210 people were injured in Shanghai Subway Train Crash last Tuesday.
According to the authorities the accedent occurred on line 10, one of the city's newest subways, after Shanghai Shentong Metro Group blogged the line after having delays due to equipment problems.
Shanghai, a city of 23 million, has rapidly expanded its subway system in recent years and some lines have seen problems with faulty signaling, windows shattering, doors not opening properly and poorly trained train operators.
"At least 212 people were hurt in the crash, three of them seriously. It said none had life-threatening injuries, though some of the injured were carried away on stretchers" the metro operator said.
Photos posted online by passengers showed some of the injured covered in blood and lying on the floor of the train.
The incident snarled traffic downtown as police set up road blocks to clear the way for ambulances.
Hundreds of gawkers gathered to watch as passengers were escorted out of the subway.
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Huwebes, Setyembre 29, 2011
Miyerkules, Setyembre 28, 2011
Tips on how to be A good Writer
1) Write a lot Everyday.You may prefer to write in long or short sessions. Write a short paragraph or an entire page. See which works better for you.
2. Read all sorts of things, but really take the time to enjoy an old-fashioned book. Regular reading will influence your style, tastes, background, and ideas. It will also help expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar.
* Determine what is good writing and what is not. Find your literary heroes. Read both historical and contemporary authors.
* Read a variety of topics and styles, with a focus on styles or genres on which you wish to write.
* Make good use of your local library, both as a source of a variety of reading materials and as a resource.
3.Expand your vocabulary. Read the daily newspaper. Purchase a nice dictionary and thesaurus. Your short story will not be nearly as exciting if every character walks everywhere and says every line of dialogue. A comprehensive vocabulary can help bring your stories and poems to life, enabling you to better describe the world around you.
* Be sure that you are using words correctly. Some of the alternatives listed in your thesaurus may not have the right shade of meaning or be appropriate for the level of formality. Look up the word in your dictionary to be sure, and if in doubt, use a word that you already know.
4.Meet a Writer! (this could be hard though!) A writer could give tips to you as well as help.
5.Use good grammar. Good grammar can mean the difference between a sentence that is graceful and translucent and a sentence that is awkward and ambiguous. When you first put your ideas on paper, you should try to write quickly so that you do not forget any of them. Be sure to focus on proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the revision process, though. Dangling modifiers and faulty parallelism can reduce clarity as well as the overall quality of your writing. If you have a question about grammar, consult a good grammar book, such as The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E. B. White[1] or The American Heritage® Book of English Usage.[2]
6.Buy two notebooks. One is a "Vocabulary Notebook", and the other is an "Inspirational Notebook".
* In your "Vocabulary Notebook", write down new words and their meanings as well as mnemonic devices (memory aids) to help you learn them. You may also want to write down some example sentences.
* In the "Inspirational Notebook", write down bits and pieces from your daily life, such as a fun conversation that you overheard in the mall, or a joke that you were told by a friend. This can also be a diary or a journal. When you read something that makes you laugh or think, or tempts you to read aloud, look at what makes it effective.
* Jot down all the ideas that occur to you, including the ones that will probably never work.
7. Join online or neighborhood writing groups. You can even practice writing at wikis, such as wikiHow and Wikipedia. You will become a more proficient writer as you help people.
8. Brainstorm before starting to write. In order to focus your writing, begin with the main idea. While thinking about what to write, put down any idea that comes to you, even if it seems far-fetched or unlikely to be successful. One not-so-good idea may lead to a better one.
9. Plan your writing, especially if you are producing an informative piece. Use whatever technique works best for you. You can make an outline, put a collection of notes on cards and arrange them until they are in order, or draw a tree or map. It is possible to rapidly organize a broad topic with a tree or map structure. Try writing nonstop for ten minutes and see how many ideas you can think of.
10. Write as quickly as you can for the first draft. Try typing without looking at the keyboard. Do not stop to correct grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Write at least a few paragraphs before going back and correcting or editing.
11.Be well-informed about your subject. Your research will make your fictional or nonfictional writing seem that much more real. You can use reading materials such as books, magazines, and online articles and also interview knowledgeable people. You may even be inspired by something that you see on television.
* Remember that fictional writing will usually require less research than nonfictional writing. Make sure that you have a strong framework for your story before you start researching and filling in details. Try to first develop the main points of the plot. If you are having trouble finishing your story, however, research may give you some ideas for a satisfying conclusion.
12. Be specific. Avoid implying or over-generalizing; vagueness and generalizations are less likely to grab your readers’ attention. Which sentence is more interesting to read: "In this town, the crime rate has significantly increased in the last year" or "In this town, the crime rate has increased more than twenty percent in the last year"? At the same time, try to include only the relevant details; say all that you need to say without wasting space.
13. Tailor your writing to your purpose and your audience. Just as you change your clothing for the weather and the occasion, you should also change your writing for your audience and your message. Flowery writing, for example, might fit better in a poem than in a status report. Make sure that your writing is not too difficult (or too simplistic) for your audience. Adjust your word choice and sentence length for the given audience and level of formality. Limit jargon, and be sure to give your readers all the background information that they will need to understand your composition.
14. Edit Your Writing Once you have a first draft, reread it and rewrite it. You are looking for errors in grammar and spelling as well as style, content, organization, and coherence.
* Editing is an iterative process. You may edit a piece many times.
* Give yourself time between writing and editing, if at all possible. Longer is better, but even a short break can give you some of the necessary distance and detachment to edit well.
15.Ask someone else to read your writing. If at all possible, have a second person read your writing. Choose someone whom you trust to be forthright and frank.
16. Make sure that people understand and interpret your writing the way you intend. Try it on a test audience and see how they react. Also try taking suggestions from peers and family to help you refine your idea.
* If you want to be a good writer put it in your heart and all good things will follow, just try and try until you reach your goal! Never quit and always ask for help of those professionals.
* Just write! Don't worry about editing when you've started writing. If it sounds weird and awkward the first time, don't worry about it. If it's every single sentence you write you edit the first time, you're just going to drive yourself crazy. Think of it as a creative guy and a editor guy in your head. First, let the creative guy, the writer, go crazy first with writings and ideas. Then, afterwards, let the strict, critical editor guy come out.
* If you have trouble motivating yourself to write everyday, start a blog. For example, you could publish parts of a story serially online. The thought that other people might be looking for updates will inspire you to provide them.
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2. Read all sorts of things, but really take the time to enjoy an old-fashioned book. Regular reading will influence your style, tastes, background, and ideas. It will also help expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar.
* Determine what is good writing and what is not. Find your literary heroes. Read both historical and contemporary authors.
* Read a variety of topics and styles, with a focus on styles or genres on which you wish to write.
* Make good use of your local library, both as a source of a variety of reading materials and as a resource.
3.Expand your vocabulary. Read the daily newspaper. Purchase a nice dictionary and thesaurus. Your short story will not be nearly as exciting if every character walks everywhere and says every line of dialogue. A comprehensive vocabulary can help bring your stories and poems to life, enabling you to better describe the world around you.
* Be sure that you are using words correctly. Some of the alternatives listed in your thesaurus may not have the right shade of meaning or be appropriate for the level of formality. Look up the word in your dictionary to be sure, and if in doubt, use a word that you already know.
4.Meet a Writer! (this could be hard though!) A writer could give tips to you as well as help.
5.Use good grammar. Good grammar can mean the difference between a sentence that is graceful and translucent and a sentence that is awkward and ambiguous. When you first put your ideas on paper, you should try to write quickly so that you do not forget any of them. Be sure to focus on proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the revision process, though. Dangling modifiers and faulty parallelism can reduce clarity as well as the overall quality of your writing. If you have a question about grammar, consult a good grammar book, such as The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E. B. White[1] or The American Heritage® Book of English Usage.[2]
6.Buy two notebooks. One is a "Vocabulary Notebook", and the other is an "Inspirational Notebook".
* In your "Vocabulary Notebook", write down new words and their meanings as well as mnemonic devices (memory aids) to help you learn them. You may also want to write down some example sentences.
* In the "Inspirational Notebook", write down bits and pieces from your daily life, such as a fun conversation that you overheard in the mall, or a joke that you were told by a friend. This can also be a diary or a journal. When you read something that makes you laugh or think, or tempts you to read aloud, look at what makes it effective.
* Jot down all the ideas that occur to you, including the ones that will probably never work.
7. Join online or neighborhood writing groups. You can even practice writing at wikis, such as wikiHow and Wikipedia. You will become a more proficient writer as you help people.
8. Brainstorm before starting to write. In order to focus your writing, begin with the main idea. While thinking about what to write, put down any idea that comes to you, even if it seems far-fetched or unlikely to be successful. One not-so-good idea may lead to a better one.
9. Plan your writing, especially if you are producing an informative piece. Use whatever technique works best for you. You can make an outline, put a collection of notes on cards and arrange them until they are in order, or draw a tree or map. It is possible to rapidly organize a broad topic with a tree or map structure. Try writing nonstop for ten minutes and see how many ideas you can think of.
10. Write as quickly as you can for the first draft. Try typing without looking at the keyboard. Do not stop to correct grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Write at least a few paragraphs before going back and correcting or editing.
11.Be well-informed about your subject. Your research will make your fictional or nonfictional writing seem that much more real. You can use reading materials such as books, magazines, and online articles and also interview knowledgeable people. You may even be inspired by something that you see on television.
* Remember that fictional writing will usually require less research than nonfictional writing. Make sure that you have a strong framework for your story before you start researching and filling in details. Try to first develop the main points of the plot. If you are having trouble finishing your story, however, research may give you some ideas for a satisfying conclusion.
12. Be specific. Avoid implying or over-generalizing; vagueness and generalizations are less likely to grab your readers’ attention. Which sentence is more interesting to read: "In this town, the crime rate has significantly increased in the last year" or "In this town, the crime rate has increased more than twenty percent in the last year"? At the same time, try to include only the relevant details; say all that you need to say without wasting space.
13. Tailor your writing to your purpose and your audience. Just as you change your clothing for the weather and the occasion, you should also change your writing for your audience and your message. Flowery writing, for example, might fit better in a poem than in a status report. Make sure that your writing is not too difficult (or too simplistic) for your audience. Adjust your word choice and sentence length for the given audience and level of formality. Limit jargon, and be sure to give your readers all the background information that they will need to understand your composition.
14. Edit Your Writing Once you have a first draft, reread it and rewrite it. You are looking for errors in grammar and spelling as well as style, content, organization, and coherence.
* Editing is an iterative process. You may edit a piece many times.
* Give yourself time between writing and editing, if at all possible. Longer is better, but even a short break can give you some of the necessary distance and detachment to edit well.
15.Ask someone else to read your writing. If at all possible, have a second person read your writing. Choose someone whom you trust to be forthright and frank.
16. Make sure that people understand and interpret your writing the way you intend. Try it on a test audience and see how they react. Also try taking suggestions from peers and family to help you refine your idea.
* If you want to be a good writer put it in your heart and all good things will follow, just try and try until you reach your goal! Never quit and always ask for help of those professionals.
* Just write! Don't worry about editing when you've started writing. If it sounds weird and awkward the first time, don't worry about it. If it's every single sentence you write you edit the first time, you're just going to drive yourself crazy. Think of it as a creative guy and a editor guy in your head. First, let the creative guy, the writer, go crazy first with writings and ideas. Then, afterwards, let the strict, critical editor guy come out.
* If you have trouble motivating yourself to write everyday, start a blog. For example, you could publish parts of a story serially online. The thought that other people might be looking for updates will inspire you to provide them.
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'AMC's' Mary Fickett dies at 83
As "All My Children" fans get ready to say goodbye to the soap on September 23, they're also bidding farewell to "AMC" actress Mary Fickett, who has passed away.
Fickett died Thursday at her home in Callao, Va., at the age of 83. Her daughter tells that the cause was complications from Alzheimer's.
Fickett was one of the original cast members, and portrayed the outspoken nurse Ruth Martin from 1970-1995 and again from 1998-2000.
In 1973, the character earned Fickett the first Emmy given to an actor for a daytime drama on the strength of a speech delivered against the Vietnam War.
The network says in a statement that they're "very saddened to learn about the passing" of Fickett.
"As we honor 'All My Children’s' 41 years on ABC, we cannot help but recognize and remember Mary’s wonderful depiction of Pine Valley’s revered Ruth," the statement continues.
"Ruth’s marriage to chief of staff Dr. Joe Martin provided the bedrock upon which the town of Pine Valley was built. Their marriage was always a stabilizing force that represented “home” for many."
ABC will dedicate the September 21 episode of "All My Children" to Fickett, an episode which will focus on the Martins.
The September 23 episode of "All My Children" will be the last to air on the network, although there's a plan in place to produce the soap for the Web.
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Mariah Carey's back to work
After five months giving birth to twins, new mom Mariah Carey is back at work.
The diva’s longtime producer Jermaine Dupri posted photos of Carey in the studio on his official website.Mariah posted the pictures as well, and tweeted about her new endeavor.
“So happy to be back in the studio with the one & only @Mr_Dupri aka Jermash!" Mariah stated.
In an interview, Nick Cannon confirmed that his wife is working on a new album.
"She's been working away, and we have a studio in the crib, and [the pregnancy] has totally inspired her on so many different levels,” he said. “You're definitely gonna see some new phenomenal music from Mariah."
Carey, 41, and Cannon, 30, welcomed twins Monroe and Moroccan Scott on April 30 of this year.
Nick assures fans that Mariah’s latest effort will be available toward the end of the year.
Carey released her 12th studio album, “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” in 2009, and her second holiday album, “Merry Christmas II You,” last year.
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Plane shot down in Yemen
A government warplane crashed north of capital city of Yemen, Wednesday morning.
Three members of the opposition for shooting down the plane, the incident came as anti-government protests continue to attract huge crowds.
Opposition tribes shot down the aircraft as it was bombarding a residential compound in Arhab district.
"The government is attacking and killing our loved ones because they have the weapons. We have to fight back and we will do so," said Abdullah al-Shaleef, a resident of Arhab .
The eyewitnesses said the government air raids Tuesday night on residential areas in Arhab and Nehm districts had killed two people and injured four.
The plane came down in Bani Hareth, 7km (4 miles) south of Arhab, on the outskirts of the capital, Sanaa, they said..
The violence comes as anti-government protests in Yemen continue, with tens of thousands taking to the streets of Sanaa on Monday.
The United States, the United Nations and the European Union have called on Yemen to halt the violence and called on both sides to establish a peaceful transfer of power.
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Taliban attacks kill 10 in Afghanistan
A Taliban attack in southern Afghanistan killed eight officers and completely destroyed a police post, Wednesday.
Three officers were injured in tuesday night attack near Lashkar Gah in Helman province. According to Spokesperson Daud Ahmadi the incident was an inside job.
"It is now clear that a policeman from the post had contacts with the Taliban who invited the Taliban to conduct the attack," spokesperson Ahmadi stated.
Ahmadi said that the policeman fled with the Taliban.
It was the second attack by the terror group in the province that day, he said.
On Tuesday morning, it targeted a bakery, killing two civilians and injuring 26 others, including officers collecting bread.
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