Reporter Looking for Etymology Experts

[Dave Wilton]

A reporter from Atlantic City, NJ has been in contact with me and is looking
for people to comment on the origins of various words and phrases. His
contact info is below if anyone wants to give him a buzz. He is particularly
looking for to talk to an "expert" from the AC area to add local color.
(Paging Mr. Landau...) He is on a Tuesday deadline.

> > Good morning. My name is Kevin Clapp and I am a reporter for
> > The Press of
> > Atlantic City in New Jersey. My editor has me working on a
> > story about the
> > etymology of phrases such as red herring, deep six,
> > brainstorm, etc. This
> > morning I came across your site and was wondering if a) I
> > might be able to
> > use it as a source; and b) whether you might be available
> > later this week to
> > talk to me a bit about etymology, your interest in it and
> > where some of
> > these words and phrases date from.
> >
> > Thanks very much for your time. If you are able to speak with
> > me, let me
> > know when a good time is and we can try to set something up.
> >
> > Thanks again, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Kevin Clapp
> > The Press of Atlantic City
> > 609-272-7255>