Whenever I write something in Word, it will still usually suggest several spelling changes where I have used centre or some other version with which the US spell-checker is unfamiliar.
I notice from that invaluable resource that Melvil Dewey – spelling reformer as well as library innovator – is responsible for the shortened catalog as opposed to long catalogue.
He suggested spelling his own name Dui. I have suggested that we call WebDewey Gui Dui. Nobody seems to think it is a very good idea …
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Celebrating Ohio
A temporary relocation makes me realize how much there is to like and to say about Ohio, where we have lived for the last 22 years. We moved to Ohio from the UK (and lived in Ireland before that). Here are some observations based on our travels around the State over the years.
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Hamster wheeling ....
I have found the expression ‘hamster wheeling’ useful over the last few years. I
tend to use it in the
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Elected ...
I thought it would be nice to record that a couple of my colleagues had recently
been elected to positions
