I agree completely that when it comes to numbers and not opinions, we must stick to the facts.

However, I was guilty of using the million dollar figure only because I saw it used quite a number of times over this past while without contradiction. Perhaps others have done the same thing. It is not always feasible to go on a fact-checking expedition such as journalists must undertake, before posting on the Forum.

MORAL: If you see a factural error, correct it rather than let it slide. This would avoid a whole bunch of people coming down like a ton of bricks on some semi-smart, semi-innocent posters!

Just a thought -- not a grave pronouncement!

Again, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

O.F.