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#97637 03/05/2003 1:29 AM
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Dr. Bill sent me this link. I dunno why they bothered with the explanation, but I did learn a couple of things. Here's the start:
'Barthes argues in 'Elements of Semiology' that "every language develops on two planes" (p.58 III. I. Syntagm and System).

Pronounced sin-tag-'em? Anyway--here're some of their sayings--well worth a careful look--I am rolling!
all the world's a stooge / face that sank a thousand ships / at that fate / I test my case / rattan tartan tantra / no tarrin or bounty in marin county / tread tape / chicken talk / tall tale teller / all things united as a cause within itself / like taking brandy from a baby / dome sweet dome / with suspect to / be sure to wear willpower in your hair


#97638 03/06/2003 11:43 PM
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#97639 03/07/2003 1:48 AM
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Yes. [idiot-in-residence icon] Thank you.



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