Heck, as I write, Noam (I can call you Noam, can't I?) is talking about the origin and evolution of language and grammar at a major conference on the topic finishing up today at Haaaavard. Who woulda thunk it just a few years ago. I guess in the end all radical positions fall before the glistening axe of centralism. Snick! Jess Tauber zylogy at aol.com