Saturday, November 14, 2015

Headlines

I've encountered several good headlines this week. I wouldn't necessarily say that I've found any really horrible headlines. Here are a few of the ones I found this week:

- At least 127 killed in ISIS terror attacks on Paris, French president says
- The Attacks in Paris: What Happened at Each Location
- 600 Padres Bobbleheads Mysteriously Left Near Local Residents' Doorstep
- Daughter Wants To Withdraw From Dad's Battle With Booze
- Missing Hunter Found Safe After Spending Night In The Woods
- Woman pleads guilty to lying to get Boston Marathon benefits
- Hundreds of Mormons resign in Utah same-sex policy protest
- Obama to convene National Security Council to discuss Paris attack

It’s sad that most of what makes a story news-worthy is that it involves some sort of trauma. I really wish that weren’t the case.

Here’s the editing mistake I found this week:



The picture above is from a newsletter I recently got from my apartment manager. The text should say, “As we remodel the pool, we thank you for your patience with the dust and workers. We are excited about the improvements to the property as we strive for a better community for everyone.”

1 comment:

  1. you are absolutely right about trying to find a bad headline. i think headlines are the one spot that editors work hard at to make sure it is right. even mornal people have problems writing.

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