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Ugh, not to be nit picky but it drives me crazy when people use i.e. incorrectly. What you actually wanted to use here is e.g. Here is a link that discusses the differences and how to use them both correctly: http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/abbreviations/f/ievseg.ht...


Oh heavens... I know the difference, it was just an honest mistake. Simmer, bro! :)


+1 for sandwiching that sentence between "Oh heavens" and "Simmer, bro".


I don't think I was being hostile, just trying to inform. Down mod away though...




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