Source: Menu at Vietnamese restaurant, Nha Thoi.
What: "Beef brothe noodle soup with add mixed greens."
Revision: Beef broth noodle soup with added mixed greens.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
NPR Radio Interview Analysis
In this segment, Noah Adams interviews Alec Fraser about his collaboration with the late Jeff Healey on his CD, Mess of Blues.
The interviewer knew about the Jeff Healey's death and gave a brief summary of Healey's death and his passion for music at an early age. Adams only asked about two questions, but both were open-ended so that the interviewee could give long, detailed answers. Adams didn't really build up to the questions; he just welcomed Fraser and then went straight to his question. Even though it was Fraser that was being interviewed, he was not the subject of the interview, so I think Adams didn't feel it was necessary to ask any big questions that needed building up. The interviewer's strategy seemed to be asking questions that would bring a positive answer regarding Healey.
Adams also did something new to me, which was playing a piece of music after Fraser answered a question. After the short musical interlude, it would be Fraser talking again, answering his questions in complete answers so that the question was stated in his answer. I believe Adams did that twice and it gave a nice flow to the interview. I believe for this type of interview it was appropriate, but I wouldn’t do it in more “serious” type interviews.
I don't believe a relationship really developed as the interview was brief and not very in-depth. However, I did learn from this interview that you can phrase questions differently. For example, for one of Adam's questions, he started it with, "Do us a favor and explain...," and preceded his question. I think by phrasing it like this, the interviewer draws in the audience more by including them in his question.
The interviewer knew about the Jeff Healey's death and gave a brief summary of Healey's death and his passion for music at an early age. Adams only asked about two questions, but both were open-ended so that the interviewee could give long, detailed answers. Adams didn't really build up to the questions; he just welcomed Fraser and then went straight to his question. Even though it was Fraser that was being interviewed, he was not the subject of the interview, so I think Adams didn't feel it was necessary to ask any big questions that needed building up. The interviewer's strategy seemed to be asking questions that would bring a positive answer regarding Healey.
Adams also did something new to me, which was playing a piece of music after Fraser answered a question. After the short musical interlude, it would be Fraser talking again, answering his questions in complete answers so that the question was stated in his answer. I believe Adams did that twice and it gave a nice flow to the interview. I believe for this type of interview it was appropriate, but I wouldn’t do it in more “serious” type interviews.
I don't believe a relationship really developed as the interview was brief and not very in-depth. However, I did learn from this interview that you can phrase questions differently. For example, for one of Adam's questions, he started it with, "Do us a favor and explain...," and preceded his question. I think by phrasing it like this, the interviewer draws in the audience more by including them in his question.
Copy Edit the World
Where: On a package of Chinese noodle snacks.
What: "Suits the time when drink beer or tea."
My Revision: Suits well when drinking beer or tea.
(This sentence was pretty messed up so I just went for the same meaning, but grammatically correct)
What: "Suits the time when drink beer or tea."
My Revision: Suits well when drinking beer or tea.
(This sentence was pretty messed up so I just went for the same meaning, but grammatically correct)
Word of the Week #8
Word: "SJSU upset the Aggies at the Event Center 70-67 in February, but Utah State is entering the contest having won five consecutive games."
Source: Kris Anderson at The Spartan Daily
Definition: up·set /v., adj. / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[v., adj. uhp-set; n. uhp-set] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -set, -set·ting, noun, adjective
–verb (used with object)
5.
to defeat or overthrow an opponent that is considered more formidable, as in war, politics, or sports.
Sentence: The New York Giants had the most memorable upset in Super Bowl history against the New England Patriots, winning with a score of 17-14.
Source: Kris Anderson at The Spartan Daily
Definition: up·set /v., adj. / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[v., adj. uhp-set; n. uhp-set] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -set, -set·ting, noun, adjective
–verb (used with object)
5.
to defeat or overthrow an opponent that is considered more formidable, as in war, politics, or sports.
Sentence: The New York Giants had the most memorable upset in Super Bowl history against the New England Patriots, winning with a score of 17-14.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Mystery Person
Word Count: 84
He’s got the hugest ears. But his girlfriend still loves him. She’s got big ears too. Children look forward to seeing him quite possibly more than Santa Clause. Always gracious and smiling, his arms are always open to hug you and greet you. His friends are an eclectic bunch; from princesses to talking dogs, there’s no shortage of entertainment with these characters. You’ll most likely find him leading a parade down Disneyland’s Main St. or shooting another “Come to California” commercial for Governor Schwarzenegger. In either case, you will always find him with his loveable ear-to-ear grin.
He’s got the hugest ears. But his girlfriend still loves him. She’s got big ears too. Children look forward to seeing him quite possibly more than Santa Clause. Always gracious and smiling, his arms are always open to hug you and greet you. His friends are an eclectic bunch; from princesses to talking dogs, there’s no shortage of entertainment with these characters. You’ll most likely find him leading a parade down Disneyland’s Main St. or shooting another “Come to California” commercial for Governor Schwarzenegger. In either case, you will always find him with his loveable ear-to-ear grin.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Word of the Week #7
Word: Incumbents
Source: "If freshman senators arrive as celebrities, it is usually because they are “dragon slayers,” having ousted big-name incumbents. "
-By KATE ZERNIKE and JEFF ZELENY
Published: March 9, 2008
The New York Times
Definition: Incumbent –adjective
1. holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
My sentence: The incumbent supervisor waltzed around his new office unit, prepared to let everybody know his newly appointed position.
Source: "If freshman senators arrive as celebrities, it is usually because they are “dragon slayers,” having ousted big-name incumbents. "
-By KATE ZERNIKE and JEFF ZELENY
Published: March 9, 2008
The New York Times
Definition: Incumbent –adjective
1. holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
My sentence: The incumbent supervisor waltzed around his new office unit, prepared to let everybody know his newly appointed position.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Word of the Week #6
Word: Insurgency
Source: Yahoo News, "Colombia: Chavez funding FARC rebels" by Tony Muse
"But Colombia quickly struck back, revealing what it said were incriminating documents seized from the rebel camp that suggest its neighbors have been secretly supporting the leftist rebels' deadly insurgency."
Definition: in·sur·gen·cy [in-sur-juhn-see] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural, -cies for 4.
1.
the state or condition of being insurgent.
2.
insurrection against an existing government, usually one's own, by a group not recognized as having the status of a belligerent.
3.
rebellion within a group, as by members against leaders.
My Sentence: The attack on the Twin Towers was a horrific event that showed the insurgency of the terrorists in the Middle East.
Source: Yahoo News, "Colombia: Chavez funding FARC rebels" by Tony Muse
"But Colombia quickly struck back, revealing what it said were incriminating documents seized from the rebel camp that suggest its neighbors have been secretly supporting the leftist rebels' deadly insurgency."
Definition: in·sur·gen·cy [in-sur-juhn-see] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural, -cies for 4.
1.
the state or condition of being insurgent.
2.
insurrection against an existing government, usually one's own, by a group not recognized as having the status of a belligerent.
3.
rebellion within a group, as by members against leaders.
My Sentence: The attack on the Twin Towers was a horrific event that showed the insurgency of the terrorists in the Middle East.
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