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Old 01-07-2005, 12:16   #21
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Re: Alternative Hyndburn.

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
I don't think they employ one at all these days Lettie. I was told it wasn't necessary since it's all computerised and they have a spell checker.

Hehehe, their spell checker is obviously not effective. If our newspaper (for want of a better word) cannot be bothered to ensure correct spelling, then how on Earth can we expect kids and adults with difficulties in reading and writing to learn and understand why these things are important.

I eagerly await the next copy of A.O., as I'm sure that someone will eventually spell Hyndburn as Hyndbum......
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