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WiFi Shakeup in Norn Iron needed

Another day another small WiFi company – all of them scrabbling for pennies with hotspots measured in the ‘tens’ as opposed to the ‘hundreds’ and the value they bring? Access WiFi in hotels for a few quid an hour. There has to be a better way. Related posts: I honestly can’t remember the last time … Continue reading “WiFi Shakeup in Norn Iron needed”

Another day another small WiFi company – all of them scrabbling for pennies with hotspots measured in the ‘tens’ as opposed to the ‘hundreds’ and the value they bring? Access WiFi in hotels for a few quid an hour. There has to be a better way.

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Councils ban use of “Latin-English” words

They have got to be kidding… A number of local councils in Britain have banned their staff from using Latin words, because they say they might confuse people. Several local authorities have ruled that phrases like “vice versa”, “pro rata”, and even “via” should not be used, in speech or in writing. Other local councils … Continue reading “Councils ban use of “Latin-English” words”

They have got to be kidding…

A number of local councils in Britain have banned their staff from using Latin words, because they say they might confuse people.

Several local authorities have ruled that phrases like “vice versa”, “pro rata”, and even “via” should not be used, in speech or in writing.

Other local councils have banned “QED” and “ad hoc”, while other typical Latin terms include “bona fide”, “ad lib” and “quid pro quo”.

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