My message about the ALA panel on dialect was obviously intended for an individual, and not the entire list. I was so sure that reply was just to an individual and not to the list. I truly apologize for any embarrassment. I was replying individually (I thought) to those who applied, then I planned to post the news to the list. Again, I'm very sorry for this mistake and breach of etiquette. ############## John Bird [log in to unmask]