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Subject: Re: [OM] worst of a bad bunch
From: Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 07:06:55 -0400
Much as I’d like to say “yes”, the answer is “no”. <g> While technically 
correct, “decimalisation” is an abomination to the eye _and_ the ear. As an 
editor, I never would have let a reporter get away with using such a word, 
unless in a direct quote. There are many ways to skin the cat. (Sorry, just 
looked at Philippe’s photo.)

--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal

On Jul 24, 2014, at 10:39 AM, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
wrote:

> You were expecting maybe a "z" in the spelling?  :-)
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
> On 7/23/2014 5:50 PM, Bob Whitmire wrote:
>> Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggggggggg! <g>
>> 
>> --Bob Whitmire
>> Certified Neanderthal
>> 
>> On Jul 23, 2014, at 11:53 AM, Piers Hemy <piers@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>>>  decimalisation.
> 

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