Currently listening to: SNOW EXPRESS – NEWS
Feeling: 
"It has long been known"
– I didn’t look up the original reference.
"A definite trend is evident"
– These data are practically meaningless.
"While it has not been possible to provide definite answers to the questions"
– An unsuccessful experiment, but I still hope to get it published.
"3 of the samples were chosen for a detailed study"
– The other results didn’t make any sense.
"Typical results are shown"
– This is the prettiest graph.
"The results will be in a subsequent report"
– I might get around to this sometime if pushed/funded.
"In my experience"
– Once.
"In case after case"
– Twice.
"In a series of cases"
– Thrice.
"It is believed that"
– I think.
"It is generally believed that"
– A couple of others think so too.
"Correct within an order of magnitude"
– Wrong.
"According to statistical analysis"
– Rumour has it.
"A statistically oriented projection of the significance of these findings"
– A wild guess.
"A careful analysis of obtainable data"
– 3 pages of notes were obliterated when I knocked over a glass of beer.
"It is clear that much additional work will be required before a complete understanding of this phenomenon occurs"
– I don’t understand it.
"After addtional study by my colleages"
– They don’t understand it either.
"Thanks are due to Joe Boltz for assistance with the experiment and to Cindy Adams for valuable discussions"
– Mr. Boltz did the work and Ms. Adams explained to me what it meant.
"A highly significant area for exploratory study"
– A totally useless topic selected by my committee.
"It is hoped that this study will stimulate furthur investigation in this field"
– I quit.
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