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Old 08-02-2010, 06:21 PM   #13
shall1028
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Originally Posted by HamsterRage View Post
If I was inclined to do that, I'd just use some other device.
The difficulty with a linear forum (i.e. non-threaded) is that pronouns without initial referent lack adequate context.

Does "that" refer to SameerH listening, using a binary search to quickly locate a page when there is no existing alternative, using a combination binary and linear search to locate a word for dictionary look up where there is no existing alternative or J. Strnad's being humbled in my presence.

I hope it's not the latter. It would be nice if for once in my life that two people in all the world were humbled in my presence.
"To admire means that you regard me as the handsomest, the best-dressed, the richest, and the most intelligent man on this planet."

"But you are the only man on your planet!"

"Do me this kindness. Admire me just the same." -- the Conceited Man in The Little Prince
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