We always knew Wikipedia wasn't reliable...

I'm writing an article on freeganism and was doing some research on Wikipedia. ( I know...not the best place to do research, but it's a start.) While scanning the definition, I noticed that the period was placed outside the quotation mark at the end of the sentence. This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Unless you're British, keep your punctuation inside the quotes.

Here's a website with some of the other differences between American and British grammar. 

Advanced Planning

One of my friends updated her status on facebook this morning and I found myself a little confused at when her senate formal was. The misplaced modifier makes it sound like her formal is four years from now. 

This sentence would make more sense if it said, "is headed to Iowa City today to find a place to live for four years, then is going to the senate formal."

If this shirt was a guitar, I'd fine tune it.

I saw a magazines major wearing this shirt today. I honestly don't know how she could've walked into the store and bought this shirt without noticing the blatant lack of comma after the phrase "Come on." She must not have taken the editing class yet. 

Shout-Out

I was extremely impressed the other day while reading this article about Obama's first days in office in USA Today. The story was engaging, combining information on Obama's actions, as well as comparing his first days in office to those of other presidents. And it wasn't just another boring, political article. There are bullet points, pictures and charts, making it fun and interesting to read.

Exploding Cameras

I was searching on the internet for a new camera and came across this "Cannon." I'm assuming they meant "Canon," the brand of camera, instead of the weapon. Maybe it's a cheap knock-off.

A picture is worth 1,000 (wrong) words

I came across this picture in Time Magazine while researching the effects optimism has on a woman's lifespan. I was struck and a little disturbed by the picture. There's a difference between seeing the glass half full and laughing at a funeral. I thought the picture was a little insensitive, and the editor could've found a different and better way to show optimism. 

Click here to read the article. 

"Ans I Says to Her, I Says"

This is a police report comes from the Wauwatosa weekly newspaper. This is a very serious and disturbing report, but right smack in the middle there's a typo. Instead of the phrase "he pulled up again and asked her if she wanted to have sex," we get "ans  asked her." This kind of mistake of distracting and discredits the newspaper. 

Click here for funny police reports.