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Ken Spolsino
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Evolving even now.
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I need a program to decipher my handwriting.
Commented Oct 26, 2012 on Indiana Jones with software at Lavengro
Indiana Jones with software
The BBC reports that sophisticated computer software is being used in an attempt to decipher proto-Elamite, a language that was spoken and written 5,000 years ago in what is now south-western Iran. Experts working on proto-Elamite hope they are on the point of 'a breakthrough' The world's old...
That is nothing compared to the GREAT SPANISH MISTAKES I MAKE when attempting to communicate in Spanglish.
Commented Oct 26, 2012 on Thursday GEM: A, a and an at Lavengro
Thursday GEM: A, a and an
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Ain't dat da bom!
Commented Oct 26, 2012 on ‘If not’ is ambiguous at Lavengro
‘If not’ is ambiguous
Some years ago a friend sent me a copy of a book that he had had a hand in writing. It was about a subject (not the English language) in which I had some good knowledge and I made a few suggestions for the next edition. As one might expect, the reactions to my various points varied from sincere ...
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May 5, 2012
I just wanted to express my appreciation for your work. I follow you on TypePad and have enjoyed your thoughts and articles. Keep up the good work. Regards, Ken Spolsino, Boston Massachusetts, USA.
Commented Mar 23, 2012 on Split infinitives at Lavengro
Split infinitives
The BBC has a report on human fertility that begins It may be possible to one day create an "unlimited" supply of human eggs to aid fertility treatment, US doctors say. I am no purist when it comes to splitting infinitives but this one grates horribly. There is no reason why it should not be w...
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Feb 21, 2012
This was a very interesting perspective leaving food for thought. Thanks.
Commented Jan 15, 2012 on (Hu)mankind at Lavengro
(Hu)mankind
Inclusive language is a problem. This is a link to a useful explanation of the question of mankind and humankind. As I say in A Guide to English Language Usage: Mankind means people in general. In Old English man meant a person of either sex as well as a male person; it is still sometimes used...
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