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 inmaaa86
 
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							| what do you say ? the department of Maths or the Maths department? |  26 Oct 2010      
					
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 almaz
 
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							| The department of Mathematics is slightly more formal than the Maths department (and takes longer to say). 
 ...which reminds me: we used to call the Geography department  �the Colouring-in department �. |  26 Oct 2010     
					
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 libertybelle
 
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							| You can also say The Math department. I never said it in plural. 
 
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 almaz
 
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							| @ libertybelle 
  �Mathematics � is singular. Long story. |  26 Oct 2010     
					
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 joy2bill
 
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							| Americans shorten "mathematics" to math and British, Aussie, Kiwis say maths. Cheers Joy I �ve had a tough day at work today. I need something very strong! What do you suggest? |  26 Oct 2010     
					
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 isabelle99
 
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							| A bath with candles, a good book and a glass (a bottle if very tough day) of red wine! |  26 Oct 2010     
					
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 ramrouma26-10
 
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							| Hi, My mum is dead and I can �t bear this life without her. It �s a hell. She is the candle of my life. What will I do alone in this world?
 Just a word please take care of your mothers and do all your best to make them happy.
 I wish I was an obedient girl and that she is happy where she is.
 Love you and miss you mummmmmmmmmm.
 Bizzzzzzzzzz  my dear" mamoutcha".
 
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 izulia
 
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							| To ramrouma26-10 So sorry to hear about your mum... I am sure she wanted you to be strong... Hugs from China   To inmaaa86 Sorry it went off your topic. In our school we say Maths Department |  26 Oct 2010     
					
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