"Spin science"

Dave Hause dwhause at JOBE.NET
Thu Aug 23 03:07:42 UTC 2007


38,600 Googlits, some actually referring to science (particle spin), a few
to phonograph records, and some to PR (small random clicking.)
Dave Hause, dwhause at jobe.net
Waynesville, MO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Lighter" <wuxxmupp2000 at YAHOO.COM>
Subject: jargon = "word or phrase in common usage that is disapproved by a
special-interest group"


  That was fifteen years ago.  "Spin science" ( a term I think I just coined
but fear otherwise) has undoubtedly made dramatic strides since then.

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