Curious by nature wrote:
Irregardless

Irregardless is not a word. Regardless *is* a word. It means "without
regard to." That is the word you want. Sorry -- it's a very common
mistake, and it's just a pet peeve of mine.

Dr Atkins has helped many people. Why should he not of

should not HAVE, not of

benefited from what he did? I for one don't like to spend a life time
doing work and not get paid for it. I dont see any other high profile
person who works with helping people lose weight to turn down any
monetary benefits. Even the YMCA takes your money.
Ann

Excellent points all! He helped a lot of people, and I am glad he got paid
for it.


"Mu_nlight Drive" wrote in message
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On 25 Sep 2003 12:47:39 -0700, (Vile) wrote:

I just wanted to post my thought. I lost 71 pounds thanks to his
teachings and I feel sad that I will never be able to thank him.

If you bought his book, you thanked his wallet.

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nimue

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Curtis Armstrong

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