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By: OTR Links 03/01/2013 | doug --- off the record

OTR Links 03/01/2013 | doug --- off the record — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:30:50 +0000

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By: jackieh

jackieh — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:46:06 +0000

In fact, “quantum leap” refers to a change happening in a non-linear way, involving a direct “leap” of a given quantity or magnitude vs a gradual and continuous evolution. This non-linear change is what actually happens with “quantii”. The phrase “quantum leap” basically refers to the *nature* of a given evolution rather than specifically to its *magnitude*, hence the shift in meaning towards a “change of larger magnitude”, which is I admit a very free *interpretation* of the scientific fact 🙂

By: DanInTampa

DanInTampa — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:16:05 +0000

It’s not really grammar, but one of my pet peeves is when writers use the phrase “quantum leap” to describe an event of huge proportions or a giant change. In reality, quantum theory describes the mechanics and action of ‘quantii’, which are tiny, infintessimally small packets of light. A quantum leap, would be a change in the energy state of one quantum packet to the next, which is barely noticeable. It’s a cool-sounding scientific word which is almost always used incorrectly, even by otherwise knowledgeable people. Such is the power of a mildly amusing sci-fi TV show. Literally.

By: grammarmatters | Average Honey

grammarmatters | Average Honey — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:32:21 +0000

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By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:17:28 +0000

Please add these other offenses to the list:

“alot” vs. “a lot”
any pronoun misusage… “Jane Doe and Him did this or that” vs. “he and Jane did this or that”

“got a / gotta” is terrible while “get” is fine… You “have” or “need” or “must” instead please.

“May” vs. “can/would/could”

By: Can You Write? IPREX Voices

Can You Write? IPREX Voices — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:23:57 +0000

[…] problem? Too many of them do not know how to punctuate. They confuse “their” and “there,” “to” and “too,” “it’s” and “its.” They do not know the difference between plural and possessive. They look blankly back at me if I […]

By: Graham Clayton

Graham Clayton — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:05:20 +0000

The wrong use of “your” and “you’re” is very prevalent in some of the websites and written material that I have proofread.

By: Common grammatical errors « Graham's Blog

Common grammatical errors « Graham's Blog — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:01:13 +0000

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By: Can you write? | Vehr Communications

Can you write? | Vehr Communications — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:06:52 +0000

By: Self-Editing Can Improve Your Writing

Self-Editing Can Improve Your Writing — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:16:20 +0000

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