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We all make errors, and sometimes, those errors can make us look like idiots. Especially when that error gets published out in the world, even though it likely went through a host of gatekeepers to get there. And that's why we're here. To shame those gatekeepers with an internet scarlet S. I don't expect you to be perfect. It takes a village, and every village has an idiot. But for the sake of your company's reputation, hire a village that has at least one member THAT CAN SPELL.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

A story of shale.

Mom read and reread this article, but she couldn't find an explanation for that extra E, so she went ahead and sent it on to me. Take a look:

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In case you don't see it, check the very first word in the headline. And  it looks like if the E had been left out, the two lines at the top would have been even! Even is pretty.

I am also confused by why shale is getting capitalized here. Is it part of the name? In addition, does Marcellus Shale really stand alone, without requiring a formation after it? Those of you who are smarter than me, please explain this to me. I will be grateful.

(Thanks, Mom!)
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  1. Karen G.October 17, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Shale is indeed capitalized here. The Marcellus and Utica Shales are very rich natural gas deposits (or formations) in Pennsylvania. So says the gal who works for a natural gas company in the OK. :)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    "Formation" should be capitalized, as in "Utica Shale Formation."

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