I nominate the below 2 paragraphs (or a possible shortening of them) as a new 
fortune.  While not as entertaining as many of the current fortunes, the wisdom 
gained and sentiment expressed deserves preservation and easy reference for 
future posters who think that Frank is only trying to be funny.

--
Gregory (Greg) L. Snow Ph.D.
Statistical Data Center
Intermountain Healthcare
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
801.408.8111

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> project.org] On Behalf Of Darin Brooks
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:11 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Cc: r-help@r-project.org
> Subject: Re: [R] Variable shortlisting for the logistic regression
>
> Frank's remark was made in response to my posting.  As "funny" as it
> was -
> it was the best thing that could have happened to me.  It sparked an
> enlightening discussion between my committee and me (in particular, the
> pros
> & cons of stepwise vs. information theoretic approach to model
> selection).
> Being new to the R help list, I had no idea who Frank was.  I googled
> him
> (and asked around) and found very quickly that he should be taken
> seriously.
> And so should his remark.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> project.org] On
> Behalf Of Rolf Turner
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:34 PM
> To: useR
> Cc: r-help@r-project.org
> Subject: Re: [R] Variable shortlisting for the logistic regression
>
>
>
> On 17/10/2008, at 8:22 AM, useR wrote:
>
> > Let's try to bring this discussion back again.... after Frank made
> > very funny remark!
>
>         Frank's remark was *serious*.  Take it seriously.
>
>                 cheers,
>
>                         Rolf Turner
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