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By Katherina A. Powers

May 23, 2004

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I can't seem to open the door these days without a book on language, grammar, or usage -- or punctuation -- flinging itself into my arms. I used to greet such works with almost salacious pleasure, but now most of them just bring on a feeling of low-grade anxiety and weariness. Part of the reason for this is that correctness ... (Full Article: 1040 Words)