On Sun, 02 Oct 2005 19:07:15 -0500, James Robinson
wrote in 42::

Larry Dighera wrote:

Quote:

By Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer:
"Airbus, owned by Dutch and British companies, surpassed Boeing in
2003 as the world's largest maker of airliners."

After reading the above LA Times quote, I'm a little wary of Mr. Pae's
facts. Shouldn't that be "French" rather than "Dutch"?

German, British, French, and Spanish, plus some generally traded shares. No
Dutch, unless they own some of the common shares.

Right.

Oh well, I guess we all misspeak at times. US Supreme Court Chief
Justice, the reputed brilliant, John Roberts certainly did while
speaking after being sworn in:
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/wa...ustice/?page=3

The process we have just completed epitomizes the separation of
powers that is enshrined in our Constitution.

My nomination was announced some 10 weeks ago here in the White
House, the home of the executive branch. This morning, further up
Pennsylvania Avenue, it was approved in the Capitol, the home of
the executive branch.

And, tomorrow, I will go into the Supreme Court building to join
my colleagues, the home of the judicial branch, to undertake my
duties.