RE: [ImmoderateHeroQuest] Re: Hamsters

From: Mike Gibb <migibb_at_xu8nYYuDH3zU-kXZAnATkg17zcM1IAOfKGng8tU_A8HFSVTlLVVvwURAs1KphBRXaFOs1>
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 19:07:55 +0000

>When in doubt, check out whether someone uses "-ize" or "-ise". We
>Americans value the letter "z" (for all letters are capable of a
>contribution to our great enterprise -

surely that should be "great enterprize"?

>one must merely give them the
>opportunity) and use it for words like "organize", "utilize" and so
>on. We also tend to refrain from a gratuitous use of the letter "u"
>in words like "armor", "color", and what not (the letter "u" gets
>sufficient use already).
>
>Jeff
>
>
>

Just goes to show - Europe's not only where the history comes from, but also proper spelling...

mike
8-)

   XXX What's black & tan and looks good worn by a homophobe?

A doberman pinscher.