I before E except when it's not

[David A. Daniel]

Some months ago we went through a thread or two about the (in)applicability
of the I Before E Rule. Here http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blog
MW has one of their "Ask the Editor" clips on the subject. I thought it was
cute and, in the Christmas spirit of sharing, am passing it on. And a jolly
Ho, Ho, Ho to all.
DAD

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