TOO MUCH?Are we trying too hard?
That information we now call “ the news” comes to our attention in a complex mixture from ever-widening sources. Each and every one of these sources has the ability, and a marked tendency, to modify their version of the story which is, after all, is a prime reason for becoming either a basic or a secondary source.
Are we looking at a forest that is far too large to be seen other than as the few trees right in front of us demanding our attention? Are we subject to error in the choice we make due to the very multiplicity of items spread before us? Are we, in effect, drowning in a riptide of information for which we have very little practical use? I find all of these points seem to apply my particular situation.
The find a way to improve y I tried scoring myself on “Jeopardy” and, for a time I found the scoring helped me by showing me, very clearly, at I was fair to good on some type of question dismal on others. I needed practice in both area, and I found such a place by going to www.Iwon trivia. They offer some daily quizzes which are firm enough to merit trying them.
I find doing a set a of these worthwhile. They are available daily in a variety of subject. There is a “General” quiz covering a variety of subjects – which I find I am more relaxed and “at home”. Other subjects include: “Movies”,”Music “,”TV shows”, “Tech Talk”....right on through and including “Sports” - which is my personal nemesis. When you complete each quiz, you are very quietly scored – your percentage and you see your standing among others who have taken the quiz that day. Some days you will be rather proud of your accomplishments and on others disappointed. Give it all a little time, however, I am sure, you will begin to see marked improvement in even your lowest marks.
There is a very sound and sensible reason for this growth factor. Notice, as you read your scores that your answer was incorrect you get not only the right answer but also information about the subject which will enlarge your knowledge of the subject and you from making that mistake again.
I have no idea who writes these “Iwon trivia” quizzes, but think of it in this way: If a quiz writer wants to keep on being a successful one, he or she, will be interested in keeping their customers happy. You come away from each session as a better informed,more knowledgeable person. I am grateful for this special help and I’m passing the idea along to you. Let me know if you,too, find it to be helpful.
A.L.M. April 2, 2006 [c474wds]
