100. Enough is enough! 够了够了!
posted @ 2006-07-11 20:04 Handowin 阅读(696) | 评论 (0)编辑 收藏
prediction of Pisces&Cancer in 2006

Pisces^_^:One of the things that matters most to you is keeping your promises. That will go double in early 2006, as a friend will undoubtedly rely on you for something quite important. You've reassured them for months now that they have nothing to worry about, but as soon as the year begins, you'll have a chance to prove that your word truly is your bond.

At the same time -- and straight through mid-March -- you'll also find that several high-ranking, influential coworkers and authority figures will be looking to you to follow through on your word. They may even need a bit more of a commitment from you. Not to worry though. The heavens will be more than happy to help you keep on task, and you'll be rewarded for your honesty, integrity and hard work in a very big way. Sit tight, do everything exactly as you know you should and prepare to experience a wonderful feeling: well-earned, justified pride in yourself.

Obviously, after all that hard work and discipline, you'll be more than ready to have some serious fun -- and the universe has some of that in mind for you too. You'll have all kinds of chances to do some long-distance traveling this year, and if there's any way at all that you can make a reality of one of those trips, don't pass it up. You've probably been itching either to go home for a visit or to return to a place you've always loved. Do it now, and take your favorite travel buddy along. (Just be sure to carry everything you need right on your person, in case of luggage delays or other annoyances.)

If you feel like a relationship is changing -- and not for the worse, so don't worry -- you could well be 100 percent right. Things between you and a certain someone will deepen considerably by the end of the year, if not before. If you don't already have someone in mind, a family member may introduce you to a potential sweetie -- someone they've been telling you is 'just perfect' for you -- around the end of July. You may have to put up with an I-told-you-so after a few weeks, but if things are going along that well, grin and bear it. It will be well worth it when you take a look around you by New Year's and realize that you've got everything you could possibly wish for!

Cancer :(:Relationships, relationships, relationships. That's going to be your focus during the first half of 2006, particularly during January and February. If you're single, prepare to be approached by someone you've been seeing on an extremely casual basis -- someone who's ready to commit, and who hopes you're willing to do the same. If you're not quite ready, though, don't allow yourself to feel forced, manipulated or talked into it. If you're attached, expect to be proud of your choice and to end up even closer to your partner by the time summer rolls around. During the first three weeks of November, an old flame will reappear in your life, most likely asking for another shot. If you think you two really can come up with new solutions to those old problems, and you're interested, go for it. If not, bow out gracefully and see if you can't simply remain friends.

Throughout 2006, you'll need to keep an extra careful eye on your finances. Overspending will come easily to you, but if you give in to temptation, you'll have plenty of time to regret it -- especially if you overextend via plastic. In addition to keeping track of what you need to pay back and when, you should also put a bit of cash aside. You may need it for professional reasons around the end of March or the beginning of April. You should also keep an eye out for the possibility of turning a hobby into a part-time source of income -- at least part-time. The universe may be trying to nudge you into a whole new profession, and this could be just the beginning.

By early winter, if someone from out of town comes to you with an offer (and this someone happens to be quite interesting, exotic and influential), think hard before you automatically refuse it. This could be the one you've been waiting for. Above all else -- and in all departments -- trust your instinct. After all, when has it ever let you down?

posted @ 2006-07-11 19:54 Handowin 阅读(586) | 评论 (0)编辑 收藏
传媒界流行的四个英文新词
词汇的流行往往反映着时代的变迁,新词的出现直接反映着一种新的事物。媒体的变革,也必然会在词汇的流行和再造上表现出来,成为媒体变迁的时代性的符号。

  《新闻记者》2005年第11期刊登林晖的文章《从新词流行看全球媒体的新变化》。原文用约7000字的篇幅论述了在西方媒体界流行的4个英文新词。这些词汇多由传统的媒体词汇重新拼接组合而成,在任何正式出版的英文词典里都找不到,但却正在西方的传媒界流行。它们的流行反映出一些全新的概念,而这些全新概念的普及以及传媒业新的运作模式的扩散,凸显出全球传媒业的新变化、新动向。

  1Infortainment。它是Information(信息、资讯)和Entertainment(娱乐)两个单词的组合或拼作而成。作者认为,可以把它理解为新闻娱乐化新闻娱乐化是对新闻功能的异化。在传统的新闻传播学理论中,新闻的首要功能是监督或守望环境,为人们的行为决策提供信息服务。所以,在新闻价值的取向上总以重要性作为首要标准。而在当今新闻娱乐化的潮流中,新闻的首要功能变成了娱乐,成为休闲生活的一部分。所以,在新闻价值的取向上,以趣味性作为首要标准,表现在媒体内容上,就是严肃新闻大幅下降,而休闲性的趣味新闻大幅上升。

  2Broadloid。这个新词由Broadsheet(大报)Tabloid(小报)两词合并而成,英文词典上还未收录,但在西方尤其英国的传媒界却很流行。Bro adloid可以翻译为小型大报。所谓小型大报就是报型是四开的小型报,但风格是严肃的大报。这一举措首先是从英国开始,英国四张严肃大报都已经或正准备实行大报小型化改革:

  3Glocalization。它是globalization(全球化)与location