The 'z' is usually the English version in most words.
Notable exceptions are words derived from French, which have an 's'.
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DogHorse plop,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:16,
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like 'Scarborough'
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parsons* *restrictions apply,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:18,
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Exactly.
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DogHorse plop,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:18,
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err...no it's not
Lazer = US spelling
Laser = UK
etc
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mugatu,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:19,
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light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
there can be no Z
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parsons* *restrictions apply,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:22,
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I know - but some people do spell it with a Z - mostly Americans
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mugatu,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:30,
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well they're wrong
and it's made me sad
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parsons* *restrictions apply,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:31,
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That's a spacky exception
for people who don't understand acronyms.
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DogHorse plop,
Fri 19 May 2006, 11:56,
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Actually..
Americans spell Laser... "Laser"
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Skcone,
Sun 21 May 2006, 19:37,
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