Yahoo has posted an article about health experts concerns regarding the NBC Show "The Biggest Loser".
You can read the article here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/thebiggestloserhasbigproblemshealthexpertssay
I'm not usually one to say, 'I told you so', but, well, I did write a blog entry in 2009 about my concerns with the show and some of the so-called experts choices for the contestants. My blog was picked up for an aricle on hubpages.com as well. You can read my thoughts on the show here:
http://akeaston.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2009-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&updated-max=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=1
As always, I welcome any and all comments about my posts.
Thanks for reading and taking the time to participate in my blog.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
And the grammatical errors just keep coming
From Yahoo! sports in an article about Olympic snowboader Lindsay Jacobellis and her bid for Gold at the Vancouver games after missing out in the 2006 games in Torino, Italy:
"The 2010 Games gave Jacobellis an opportunity for redemption, and while NBC didn’t climb about her bandwagon as it did prior to 2006, it is always willing to sate those who froth for such pabulum. Jacobellis failed. Redemption, if she even believes in such a thing, will have to wait for another four years."
Written by Jeff Passan.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/snowboard/news?slug=jp-jacobellis021610&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
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Mr. Passan is listed as an award-winning reporter with a degree in journalism from Syracuse University.
So, it's clear that in this article he wanted to use unique words like 'sate' and 'pabulum' but typed 'about' instead of 'aboard'.
The sentence clearly should have read, "....and while NBC didn’t climb aboard her bandwagon as it did prior to 2006...."
This error sort of negates the use of the use of 'sate' and 'pabulum', which by the way, in case you're wondering, means 'material for intellectual nourishment'.
"The 2010 Games gave Jacobellis an opportunity for redemption, and while NBC didn’t climb about her bandwagon as it did prior to 2006, it is always willing to sate those who froth for such pabulum. Jacobellis failed. Redemption, if she even believes in such a thing, will have to wait for another four years."
Written by Jeff Passan.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/snowboard/news?slug=jp-jacobellis021610&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
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Mr. Passan is listed as an award-winning reporter with a degree in journalism from Syracuse University.
So, it's clear that in this article he wanted to use unique words like 'sate' and 'pabulum' but typed 'about' instead of 'aboard'.
The sentence clearly should have read, "....and while NBC didn’t climb aboard her bandwagon as it did prior to 2006...."
This error sort of negates the use of the use of 'sate' and 'pabulum', which by the way, in case you're wondering, means 'material for intellectual nourishment'.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Yet another online grammatical error
From E! Online, in a story about Nicole Richie and Joel Madden:
"Richie, 28, and Madden, 30, have been planning their wedding before the birth of daughter Harlow in 2007."
Posted 2/15/10 7:33 PM PST by Marcus Errico
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b167202_nicole_richie_joel_madden_break.html?utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
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I think someone forgot to insert the word 'since' in the above sentence so that the sentence would correctly read as follows:
"Richie, 28, and Madden, 30, have been planning their wedding SINCE before the birth of daughter Harlow in 2007."
Once again I ask, no proofreaders available to take a look at this before it was posted?
"Richie, 28, and Madden, 30, have been planning their wedding before the birth of daughter Harlow in 2007."
Posted 2/15/10 7:33 PM PST by Marcus Errico
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b167202_nicole_richie_joel_madden_break.html?utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
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I think someone forgot to insert the word 'since' in the above sentence so that the sentence would correctly read as follows:
"Richie, 28, and Madden, 30, have been planning their wedding SINCE before the birth of daughter Harlow in 2007."
Once again I ask, no proofreaders available to take a look at this before it was posted?
Monday, February 15, 2010
Give something, get something
If you haven't made a donation to the American Red Cross to help out with the eathquake relief efforts in Haiti, here's your chance to get a little something in return for your donation, aside from the good feeling you'll no doubt get for doing your part.
If you're an American Airlines Advantage member, you can earn some frequent flyer miles for your contribution.
Through February 28, 2010, AAdvantage members can earn a one-time award of 250 bonus miles for a minimum $50 donation, or 500 bonus miles for a donation of $100 or more to the American Red Cross.
To make your pledge, go to: http://www.aa.com/i18n/utility/haiti-earthquake.jsp
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Final book of " The Hunger Games" trilogy announced
The highly anticipated final book in the successful "Hunger Games" series now has a title and a release date.
Scholastic publishing announced today that the book will be titled "Mockingjay" and that it will be available on August 24, 2010.
As I've mentioned in a previous post, I have read both "The Hunger Games" and its sequel "Catching Fire" and I highly recommend this series.
Orginially marketed as young adult novels, the series has caught on with the grown-up crowd as well. Both "The Hunger Games" and "Catching Fire" were on several 'best of' year-end editor lists.
The story takes place in a dictator led society where teens are forced to fight to the death on TV. Yes, it has some violence in it, but it's certainly not over the top by any means. And, the teens plight to lead a resistance movement against the oppressive government is very engaging.
To learn more about this series, check out this page on amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Suzanne-Collins/dp/0439023483/ref=pd_sim_b_2
Readers can pre-order the title on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
Check out these books and let me know that you think.
More Grammatical Errors
Egregious grammatical error of the day:
From USA Today, in a story about Celine Dion’s efforts to get pregnant:
“She and her husband, René Angélil, 68, decided to try again the next month, and in December, she watched Rene broke down in tears when they learned her fourth IVF attempt had failed.”
Hello, where are your proofreaders? I’ll say it again, the effort to get something posted quickly does not trump the need for proper English.
Here's the link: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2010/02/celine-dion-im-going-to-try-until-it-works-/1
Feel free to post on this blog more examples of poor use of language in the media. I'm always up for a good chuckle.
From USA Today, in a story about Celine Dion’s efforts to get pregnant:
“She and her husband, René Angélil, 68, decided to try again the next month, and in December, she watched Rene broke down in tears when they learned her fourth IVF attempt had failed.”
Hello, where are your proofreaders? I’ll say it again, the effort to get something posted quickly does not trump the need for proper English.
Here's the link: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2010/02/celine-dion-im-going-to-try-until-it-works-/1
Feel free to post on this blog more examples of poor use of language in the media. I'm always up for a good chuckle.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Listen, Read, and Watch
LISTEN TO THIS: Melody Gardot, “My One and Only Thrill”
Gardot is a remarkable singer/songwriter with a rich voice that sounds like a throwback to the early Jazz era. At just 25, her voice drips with a smoothness that is usually reserved for seasoned veterans of the genre.
And, her backstory is as interesting as her music. Nearly killed in a cycling accident in 2003, Gardot used music as therapy to help with the pain and her loss of memory.
The plan worked and the results are excellent.
Check out her latest work at itunes.
READ THIS: "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Billed as young adult fiction, this book seems more adult that many novels I’ve read lately. “The Hunger Games”, described in Hollywood terms, is ‘The Running Man’ with teenagers.
The synopsis goes something like this: In a bleak futuristic society, two teenagers from each of the country’s twelve ‘districts’ are chosen to compete in an arena with the winner being the sole survivor.
While there is some violence, there is also great description, dialogue and even an engaging love story.
This novel is so enjoyable, I was very pleased to learn that there is a second book, “Catching Fire” with a third due by August 2010.
Having just finished ‘Catching Fire’, I can attest that it too is more than worth the reader’s time.
Both books are available at Amazon.com and at local libraries.
WATCH THIS: ”American Greed”
Airing on CNBC, “American Greed” is about outrageous stories of people willing to do anything for money. Be forewarned, this is not a show for the fate of heart as many of the people profiled are truly evil and have caused others unspeakable pain.
For example, in one episode, a pharmacist dilutes potentially life-saving drugs to make a profit, often providing dying patients with only saline.
The stories are fascinating and, yes, they’re difficult to watch. But there is something in each episode that while often showing the simple difference between good and evil, helps the viewer to understand just a bit more about the choices each person makes about how they want to live their life, about the moral code they have chosen to follow.
At the conclusion of an hour of “American Greed”, I often feel better about my life, my relationships and the choices I have made with regard to societal and more importantly, my personal ethics.
Check your local listings for specific episode information and air times.
Gardot is a remarkable singer/songwriter with a rich voice that sounds like a throwback to the early Jazz era. At just 25, her voice drips with a smoothness that is usually reserved for seasoned veterans of the genre.
And, her backstory is as interesting as her music. Nearly killed in a cycling accident in 2003, Gardot used music as therapy to help with the pain and her loss of memory.
The plan worked and the results are excellent.
Check out her latest work at itunes.
READ THIS: "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Billed as young adult fiction, this book seems more adult that many novels I’ve read lately. “The Hunger Games”, described in Hollywood terms, is ‘The Running Man’ with teenagers.
The synopsis goes something like this: In a bleak futuristic society, two teenagers from each of the country’s twelve ‘districts’ are chosen to compete in an arena with the winner being the sole survivor.
While there is some violence, there is also great description, dialogue and even an engaging love story.
This novel is so enjoyable, I was very pleased to learn that there is a second book, “Catching Fire” with a third due by August 2010.
Having just finished ‘Catching Fire’, I can attest that it too is more than worth the reader’s time.
Both books are available at Amazon.com and at local libraries.
WATCH THIS: ”American Greed”
Airing on CNBC, “American Greed” is about outrageous stories of people willing to do anything for money. Be forewarned, this is not a show for the fate of heart as many of the people profiled are truly evil and have caused others unspeakable pain.
For example, in one episode, a pharmacist dilutes potentially life-saving drugs to make a profit, often providing dying patients with only saline.
The stories are fascinating and, yes, they’re difficult to watch. But there is something in each episode that while often showing the simple difference between good and evil, helps the viewer to understand just a bit more about the choices each person makes about how they want to live their life, about the moral code they have chosen to follow.
At the conclusion of an hour of “American Greed”, I often feel better about my life, my relationships and the choices I have made with regard to societal and more importantly, my personal ethics.
Check your local listings for specific episode information and air times.
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