Punctuation Man ... explains that without punctuation you would not be able to express your feelings in writing not to mention know when to pause or stop or ask a question or yell at someone and without punctuation you would not be able to separate independent clauses and show an example of how a business lost millions because of an errant comma so dont forget the most important punctuation mark $$$$$$ OK so a dollar signs isnt a punctuation mark but its important dont you agree
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Today is National Punctuation Day in America
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Posted on: September 24, 2008 1:49 AM, by Greg Laden
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Must resist temptation to examine website for punctuation errors... must resist ... must resist ...
Posted by: csrster | September 24, 2008 3:32 AM
Unfortunately, I don't think my Mr. Period and the Bad Boys of Punctuation t-shirt is work appropriate, or I'd wear it today.
Posted by: Stephanie Z | September 24, 2008 7:15 AM