Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2000 12:18 pm
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Seven3:
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Yes, and you also spell laser with a 'z' even though it's an acronym for Light Amplification by Simulated Emission of Radiation. what does 'zimulated' mean?
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Actually, we use an 's' to spell laser, just like everybody else. If you ever see "lazer" chances are it's either (a) a copyrighted or trademarked product name or (b) written by an ignoramus. Not that (b) isn't distressingly common in this country.<P>Personally, my ancestors aren't English (or from anywhere near England), but I understand. The sarcasm quotient on this thread is high, n'es-pas?<P>Matt<P>------------------
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Yes, and you also spell laser with a 'z' even though it's an acronym for Light Amplification by Simulated Emission of Radiation. what does 'zimulated' mean?
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Actually, we use an 's' to spell laser, just like everybody else. If you ever see "lazer" chances are it's either (a) a copyrighted or trademarked product name or (b) written by an ignoramus. Not that (b) isn't distressingly common in this country.<P>Personally, my ancestors aren't English (or from anywhere near England), but I understand. The sarcasm quotient on this thread is high, n'es-pas?<P>Matt<P>------------------
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