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To: The Philosopher who wrote (2509)	5/21/1999 5:10:00 PM
From: jbe	Respond to of 4711

Christopher, perhaps this will clarify my meaning for you: techstocks.com Sorry to hear you are determined to "broaden the attack". I thought we were engaged in a common endeavor here, not in combat. <g> jbe

To: The Philosopher who wrote (2509)	5/21/1999 6:42:00 PM
From: Jacques Chitte	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4711

>THEN I will DEVESTATE you< Oh goody, can I watch? I would like to see jbe without her vest! <ducking>

To: The Philosopher who wrote (2509)	5/21/1999 6:53:00 PM
From: jbe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4711

Ae per your request, Christopher, a few preliminary citations to authority on the usage of "both" and "each". 1) American Heritage Dictionary (the dictionary with the panel of experts that votes on usage): From usage" notes following definition of "both": ...Both* is loosely used for each in the following: "Both (each) accused the other." "There is a toll booth on both sides (on each side) of the road." I should note that I personally would prefer "each" in the above sentences. 2) The next citation comes from Brians' (Paul Brians')Common Errors in English, a web site much admired for its wit. Pay particular attention to the first sentence: "There are times when it is important to use 'each' instead of 'both.'" The implication is that it is NOT important at other times. There are times when it is important to use "each" instead of "both." Few people will be confused if you say "I gave both of the boys a baseball glove," meaning "I gave both of the boys baseball gloves" because it is unlikely that two boys would be expected to share one glove; but you risk confusion if you say "I gave both of the boys $50." It is possible to construe this sentence as as meaning that the boys shared the same $50 gift. "I gave each of the boys $50" is clearer. wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/both.html If I read Brians correctly, he is saying that you should let common sense be your guide. 3) Don't bother with Fowler's The King's English; he does not touch on this needlessly vexed issue at all. I also drew a blank with some other sources. jbe