"Whole Nine Yards" Story Not in Today's Print New York Times

[Jonathan Lighter]

> But, there is no right or wrong; there is only data.

You mean, "Ideas aren't good or bad. They're just free!"

JL

On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 12:15 PM, W Brewer <brewerwa at gmail.com> wrote:

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> Interesting & logical summary. But, there is no right or wrong; there is
> only data. All folk etymologies are created equal, and worthy of
> documentation, a hobby constrained only by fiscal cliffs. Dig on, ye data
> miners. Happy New Year?
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