Re: CHAT: postcodes

Tristan scripsit:
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> Why is it that Americans (and non-English speakers who've learnt American
> English) call mobile phones 'cell phones'? What's the 'cell' in question?
>
> Also, would someone do the honor of explaining John's .sig to me?
It's part of a parody, written by Sean McGrath of Propylon, of "Desiderata".
Google for the latter and you'll find full text and explanation of
its background.  It (the original text) is commonly found on posters,
including one hanging on my wall.

--
John Cowan <jcowan@...>     http://www.reutershealth.com
I amar prestar aen, han mathon ne nen,    http://www.ccil.org/~cowan
han mathon ne chae, a han noston ne 'wilith.  --Galadriel, _LOTR:FOTR_