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 			pointer of choice for a wide range of applications. (Those interested in policy 
 			based smart pointers should read <A href="http://cseng.aw.com/book/0,,0201704315,00.html">
 				Modern C++ Design</A> by Andrei Alexandrescu.)</P>
-		<P><B>Q.</B> I am not convinced. Default parameters can be use where appropriate to 
+		<P><B>Q.</B> I am not convinced. Default parameters can be used where appropriate to 
 			hide the complexity. Again, why not policies?<BR>
 			<B>A.</B> Template parameters affect the type. See the answer to the first 
 			question above.</P>