h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A643952

A medium length article on the Liqueur's of Italy, and recipe's on how to make the most popular

Aaaaaaaaarrrrggghh!!!
For the love of god! Take all those horrendous apostrophes out of your plurals!
The apostrophe is only used in the possessive case!

or to put it another way, apostrophes are only used to mean 'of the'. i.e. 'Liqueur's' means 'of the Liqueur'. Plurals have no apostrophe. I am pretty sure no Scout will recommend your entry until this is sorted - it's extra work for the Subs if they do. Otherwise, nice entry! Remove the apo'stro'phes and I'd recommend it when it's my turn!

Whoami?

oh yeah, and apostrophes are also used to shorten some words. 'I'd' means 'I would', 'I'll' 'I will', etc.

But watch out for "it's" whixh shhould only be used for "it is". If you want to say "The dog chewed its bone" there is no apostrophe.

As a Scout, I would consider Scouting an entry with misplaced apostrophes, BUT when you recommend an entry you have to be convinced that it is well-researched, factual etc. Basic errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc can give the impression that the researcher has not really made an effort.

This is no slur on you, as I haven''t read the entry yet! Will do though

Limoncello is from Sorrento, not Sicily.
The "make your own" section should come at the bottom, after all the drinks.

I would agree with Theanthrope, I think it would be better to list some commercially available varieties first (since people may recognise them), and give the recipes afterwards. I'm a bit surprised to see Amaretto di Saronno listed as a 'herbal' type - my recollection is that it has such a powerful almond flavour you don't notice anything else.

Also, I think three examples of the commercial types is rather a small number - I'd be inclined to mention Fernet Branca, for example, as a powerfully 'herbal' drink which is very much an acquired taste.

Azara

Thanks for the comments, and sorry about the mistakes.
I've changed the article around, and added some more liqueurs to the list ??

Cheers !! Have some flan

Well done. Nicely changed. You still have an apostrophe in Recipes. And its spelled Sorrrento, the first vowel is an o.

I'm impressed! Here's your back, by the way. I've already eaten. Want some ? All you need to do now is sit around for a week or so while this PR thread develops, respond to queries and suggestions, and remove the ' in 'Recipe's' (header). *goes to check next Scout round*

i'm not up to pick until the week leading up to Nov. 5th. If no-one else ahs been wise enough to pick your article by then, it'll be on the top of my list!

Whoami?

I don't know, who are you

I don't know, who are you ...um. Maybe we should give you a name Umm Earl Gray

I don't know, who are you ...um. Maybe we should give you a name Umm Earl Gray

I've been called 'Whoami?' since I noticed that Jeremy was too common. I like it. Earl Gray sounds a little posh!

Whoami?

I like the changes, Zarniwoop.

Azara

Cracking entry. A couple of points to maybe make it a bit better.

1. My personal favourite is Averna. Similar in look (i.e. black) and falvour (i.e. acquired) to Fernet Branca, however it's rather sweeter and doesn't make me grimace nearly as much. I'm pretty certain that I've bought a bottle in the UK.

2. The dark herby numbers make a great long dring with Tonic ... the quinnine taste rather complements the herbs. I'm sure this is extremely untraditional ... so sue me!

3. On the manufacturing front. I rather fancied making one of these but, Grain Alcohol? Forgive me, my alcoholic tendencies have obviously lapsed a little. Where do you get it from, does it require a midnight raid on your nearest ICI plant? Also, how strong should it be? 100% alcohol (probably a bit dangerous) 100 degrees proof?

Otherwise, thanks a lot!

You should be aware that any editing would add a disclaimer...

Keep up the good work!!!

Whoami?

Well I added some information on Grain Alcohol and Averna, as I really like Averna.

I agree, Earl Gray's a little upmarket even for me. Lets get drunk

I fully realize that my continued nitpicking on this topic may lead you to question my sanity, but Sorrento is a city, not a region.