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Subject:"poofreader" From:scot <scot -at- HCI -dot- COM -dot- AU> Date:Tue, 25 Jun 1996 15:46:33 +1000
>Subject: Re: Need for a Poofreader
>On Fri, 21 Jun 1996 22:04:18 -0700, Daniel E. Wise wrote:
>>I responded to the gentleman who asked for assistance with his
>>proofreading requirements, and quoted him my rates. So far I have not
>>heard back. I'll let you know when I do.
>Daniel, take a good look at your subject line... then adjust your rates
>accordingly :-)
He might want to also take into account the "special" colloquial meaning of
this term in UK and AUS. Especially as this may impact on his company's EEO
and other anti-discrimination requirements in those countries. ;^)
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