PROOF- READING - A DYING ART

Despite diligently doing my proof- reading of my blog, and feeling satisfied I had cleaned things up - I then push "publish" - only to discover either my proof- reading or my eyesight has let me down again.

Apparently, I'm not alone with my proof -reading problems. Friend and former Harrisburg neighbor Rick Coe recently sent along an email which offers "proof" of that.

Here are some of the examples - taken from various headlines that managed to slip by somebody's attention.

MAN KILLS SELF BEFORE SHOOTING WIFE AND DAUGHTER
(Apparently a "life after death" experience is to blame!)

SOMETHING WENT WRONG IN JET CRASH, EXPERT SAYS.
(Really? Nothing get's past the FAA!)

POLICE BEGIN CAMPAIGN TO RUN DOWN JAYWALKERS
(Now, that's taking things WAY too far.)

PANDA MATING FAILS; VETERINARIAN TAKES OVER
(What a guy!)

MINERS REFUSE TO WORK AFTER DEATH
(Republican warning:"See what happens when Unions abuse their power!")

JUVENILE COURT TO TRY SHOOTING DEFENDANT
(Apparently the courts are getting tougher!)

WAR DIMS HOPE FOR PEACE
(I can see where it might have that effect!)

IF STRIKE ISN'T SETTLED QUICKLY - IT MAY LAST AWHILE
(Ya think?)

COLD WAVE LINKED TO TEMPERATURES
(Who would have thought?)

ENFIELD (LONDON) COUPLE SLAIN; POLICE SUSPECT HOMICIDE
(Did France's Inspector Clousseau move to England?)

RED TAPE HOLDS UP NEW BRIDGES
(You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?)

MAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING: FACES BATTERY CHARGE
(He probably IS the battery charge!)

NEW STUDY OF OBESITY LOOKS FOR LARGER TEST GROUP
(Makes one wonder just how fat you have to be in order to be eligible!)

ASTRONAUT TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR GAS IN SPACECRAFT
(Perhaps he should have passed on the freeze dried brocolli !)

KIDS MAKE NUTRITIOUS SNACKS
(Do they taste like chicken?)

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS CUT IN HALF
(Surely, more study is required here!)

HOSPITALS ARE SUED BY 7 FOOT DOCTORS
(Caution: These guys aren't just tall - they're pi--ed!-  and they have weapons!)

TYPHOON RIPS THROUGH CEMETERY; HUNDREDS DEAD
(Feel free to add your own caption.)

ENJOY!