17.972, Versatility: It's a Good Thing

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LINGUIST List: Vol-17-972. Fri Mar 31 2006. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 17.972, Versatility: It's a Good Thing

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1)
Date: 31-Mar-2006
From:  linguist < linguist at linguistlist.org >
Subject: The Many Uses of the LINGUIST List Bandana 

2)
Date: 31-Mar-2006
From:  linguist < linguist at linguistlist.org >
Subject: Weekend Events 

	
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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:34:40
From:  linguist < linguist at linguistlist.org >
Subject: The Many Uses of the LINGUIST List Bandana 
 


Dear Subscribers,

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-------------------------Message 2 ---------------------------------- 
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:34:43
From:  linguist < linguist at linguistlist.org >
Subject: Weekend Events 

	

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