Kalina, 25 Y.O. Killer Whale, R.I.P., SeaWorld Orlando

[The Interpreter]

We are saddened to report that Kalina, a 25-year-old killer whale at SeaWorld Orlando, died Monday, October 4 after a sudden illness.

According to park veterinarians, Kalina showed no signs of illness as recently as Friday and had good appetite on Sunday, October 3. She began exhibiting signs of discomfort Monday afternoon and died suddenly in the early evening. A necropsy will be performed, but the cause of her unexpected death won't be known for up to six weeks....

http://www.seaworldp...ss-killer-whale

[coaster_junky]

could it be a broken heart? these are very complex creatures and love affection, i believe that the sudden pull out of trainers in the water is starting to have a negative effect (or affect, i've never been taught the difference.) on the orcas.

[Colonel_SoB_fan]

Affect, as a verb, means to influence.

Affect, as a noun, is best avoided. It occasionally is used in psychology to describe an emotion, but there is no need for it in everday language.

Effect, as a verb, means to cause

Effect, as a noun, means results.

Associated Press. "The Associated Press Stylebook 2010." Press, Associated. The Associated Press Stylebook 2010. New York City: The Associated Press, 2010. 6.

Here I thought that book would never be used

[The Interpreter]

(Terpy isn't even going to say he always has either that or Strunk and White handy...

http://www.amazon.com/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk/dp/020530902X

E. B. White, a Terpy hero!)

[Colonel_SoB_fan]

The AP book I have may be the only college book I don't try to sell back. It seems to be handy, especially in the class we are using it in

[jzarley]

The AP book I have may be the only college book I don't try to sell back. It seems to be handy, especially in the class we are using it in

Me too! I was a journalism major and the AP Style Guide is the college book I kept--and still used years after college.

I recently made the move to the iPhone app version...it's searchable and easier to lug around. (Not to mention, my 1988 edition was getting a little out of date! )