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Old 06-Nov-2003, 11:04
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Originally Posted by Casiopea
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shun
The metaphor is not good enough. If it is a bridge, the past can reach the present by crossing the bridge, but this is not feasible. When we say it is the present, any time before the present is the past. The past cannot come to the present. No bridge can do that.
The Present Perfect bridge can, and does. :D

My reply: :o "Present Perfect Bridge"! A new term. A very good one. Now the past can come to the present. YESTERDAY is not finished today.

Cas you finally did it!

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