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February 14, 2010, 13:35
<Proofreader>
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Here's a headline from a Pennsylvania newspaper, which could really use a proofreader.
Judge nixes please for man, who's accused of hosting racy underage drinking party, and sneds him to prison for stalking.

February 14, 2010, 14:53
Geoff
Awwww, the poor guy's just dixlysec, taht's awl.


It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -J. Krishnamurti
February 14, 2010, 15:51
Geoff
Here's a line from a Craigslist ad: "Hartley Elementary School is looking for a Certified Teacher to teach Reading during it's after school program..."

I give up! There are no rules for apostrophes!


It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -J. Krishnamurti
February 14, 2010, 18:11
Kalleh
Oh my. They do need that Certified Teacher. Wink
February 15, 2010, 06:55
<Proofreader>
Check out this blog headline, not for accuracy for but idiotic behavior.
February 15, 2010, 07:18
arnie
quote:
Originally posted by Proofreader:
Check out this blog headline, not for accuracy for but idiotic behavior.

How does a headline behave idiotically (or otherwise) Proof? Confused


Build a man a fire and he's warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he's warm for the rest of his life.
February 15, 2010, 08:54
<Proofreader>
Hoist by my own petard.

Should have said "...the subject's idiotic behavior...."

Here's a funny parody of those ubiquitous lawyer ads from the BBC.
February 15, 2010, 13:30
<Proofreader>
On the Huffington Post a few minutes ago:

Granny Beats Off Shark
February 15, 2010, 19:17
Geoff
I'm sure the shark was thrilled.

Now, as for your link above: "No chemicals." That pretty well eliminates everything, doesn't it?


It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -J. Krishnamurti
February 15, 2010, 19:35
<Proofreader>
And in Chicago, no less.