A Description is Not an Explanation

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	A Description is Not an Explanation

Silkweaver

10-27-2008 7:34 PM

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knowledge, dictionary, encyclopedia

Silkweaver says:

Some food for thought.

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10-28-2008 7:22 AM

wildcat

highly important! thkx for this

10-28-2008 7:29 AM

syncopath

enlightening article. 10x for sharing.

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