Columnist Jana Thompson got it right this morning, when she wrote in Views that it's important to check for spelling, especially in headlines. She cited "food pantry" as an example where care is needed to avoid a reference to underwear.
Jana's column was on Page 2A. And what was right across the open newspaper in the right-hand column on Page 3A?
"Headstone providers focus on new cemetary" (sic)
Despite the spelling in the headline (prepared locally at the Northwest Herald?), the wire report spelled cemetery correctly two times in the short article.
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3 months ago
5 comments:
Good catch
don't they have spell check at the Northwest Herald?
When the Tragedy in Norway was first aired, the main headline on CBS
WAS OLSO NORWAY
Cheap and unprofessional help these days
Bill, I'm sure they have spell check at the NW Rag, however as we all know, often times 'spell check' offers more than one choice for the newsperson to choose from...
This is where they get lost!
I used to get 'secretary' and 'cemetery' confused.... then I recalled the little 'secret' we were all taught in first grade..
that being, when you see a confusing word, picture something in your mind that will help you remember how to spell the word.
Well, for me it was, 'cemetery' has an 'e' rather than an 'a' because its 'erie' in a cemetery.
I remember the 'a' in 'secretary' because back in the good old days, a man could still look at his secretary's "a--!"
Im a bad boy!
Butt, I still love the beauty of a 'woman.' Of course, this little trick only works if your 'secretary' is not a man.
Or does it? Guess it all depends, it's a different day. Now I have to get back to my congressional office.
It's my "Online" photo time!
Remember the one about glass houses?
"Tired," I totally agree with you, Im the most guilty of mispelling crimes...
My comment was more of a joke, but as Im sure you know, the true meaning of online comments can get lost.
I think the thrust of the gentlemans first comment was that things like that should not happen in the 'Big Leagues.'
More observation than any real meaningful interuption of lifes important issues such as getting our government bill paid next week.
Thanks
And you misspelled eerie.
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