This function takes in a list or column of free text and converts that text into integer minutes.
- v1.0 - Initial Release
- fix the Known Issues below
- add a parameter that allows for selection of minutes or hours
- convert this into an R package for distribution
- preceding characters (~10 minutes) fail entirely
- written fractions (2 1/2 hours) use only the initial integer
- ranges (1.5-2 hours) use only the initial number
- need to include "an" and "a" in the dictionary file