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August 15, 2013

No way, Jose.

August 15, 2013/ matthew

Sometimes the less correct word choice is the better word choice. Case in point: 

AP Style tip: Velcro is a trademark for nylon material that can be pressed together for easy fastening. Use generic term: fabric fastener.

Would a reader even know what a fabric fastener is? Couldn’t it also be a zipper, a button, a shoelace or thread?

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ap style tip, fabric fastener, velcro

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