Bloopies: solecisms, gaffes and boo-boos get their coveted awards

Article Abstract:

Advertising copy is a great source of English language abuse. The phrases 'who'd a thought' and 'who'd of thought' forget that the verb should be 'would have' or would've.' Singular subjects are often combined with plural pronouns, such 'each person' can find 'their' own place. Last, there seems to be redundancy when the opening phrase of a sentence also winds up at the end of the same sentence. All these examples get the New York Times Magazine annual Bloopie Awards.

English language, Idioms

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Was it necessary?

Article Abstract:

Sweeney feels that dropping bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima helped to shorten World War II. He discusses his disagreement with those who question the bombings, and the missions in which he participated are described. His personal life is also profiled.

Personal narratives, Cover Story, Interview, Military aspects, Veterans, World War II, 1939-1945, Bombings, Hiroshima, Japan, Nagasaki, Japan, Sweeney, Chuck

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Barging on the Thames

Article Abstract:

A bareboat charter of a 36-ft canal cruiser on England's Thames River is described. The trip included visits to Windsor, Marlow and Henley.

Description and travel, England, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Thames River

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