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[MULLINS, WILLIAM D (Bill) CIV USARMY RDECOM AMRDEC (US)]

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> I have no philosophical issue with extensions of use that aid in understanding.
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> I find that very different to usage that is purposefully misleading (back to "97% fat-free").
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> DanG
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When I see "97% fat free," I mentally substitute "3% fat".

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