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Re: [OM] om2, program?

Subject: Re: [OM] om2, program?
From: "Tom Trottier" <infoanim@xxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:39:33 -0400
We're changing English as we speak.
Has "sig" made it to Oxford? 

--- Original Message ---
Date sent:              Sat, 17 Jul 99 09:38:58 +0200
From:                   Chris Barker <cmib@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> Sorry  but the Brit has to help out with English here if it is to be a sig
> file:  "due" is an adjective and should be used to describe a noun or noun
> phrase.  The verb phrase here ("... to change the top ...") needs an
> adverb or adverbial phrase to describe.  
> 
> Thus, "owing to" or "because of" should replace "due to".
> 
> ... if I may be so bold, your honour, to suggest such an impertinent thing
> as proper English ;-)
> 
> Chris (who will talk about OM stuff again he promises)
> 
> ~~~~~ Denton Taylor said:
> 
> >John, it hit me... you should stick that sentence in your sig file :-)
> >
> >
> ><I don't recommend trying to change the top yourself due to the
> >complications often found when trying home repairs.>
...
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