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that's complicated because of the radiocarbon usage of the term years
"Before Present" (BP, which wasn't on your initial list) - "present" being
defined as 1950...
it's also interesting going to places like israel, where they have 3
different dates on the newspapers...
--On Saturday, February 08, 2003 5:16 PM +0000 Olympia
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anita Cohen-Williams" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 5:07 PM
> Subject: Re: C.E. and B.C.E.
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>> Actually, I disagree. And I think Olympia's question is valid. Although,
>> I agree it is a bit off-topic.
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> I know. I'm terribly sorry for that.
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>> Personally, I prefer B.P. (Before Present).
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> Where would you place 'present'? I'm just asking because it does sound
> like an attractive alternative to C.E., but I can't think how one could
> use it.
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> Olympia
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