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From: tmkk@uiuc.edu (Khan)
Subject: Re: splitting cable signal
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 13:50:56 GMT


In article <1992Aug28.014315.10244@porthos.cc.bellcore.com> ccw@prefect.uucp (26554-wood) writes:
>In article <trussell.714957886@cwis> trussell@cwis.unomaha.edu (Tim Russell) writes:
>>kimd@gizmo.usc.edu (Kim Daugherty) writes:
>
>>>A friend of mine wants to split his cable signal to feed 2 TVs.  However,
>>>when he does so, the signal is quite degraded.
>
>>Well, Radio Shack and I'm sure many other companies sell video distribution
>>amps, which are basically splitters that add to the outputs so the signal
>>doesn't get degraded.
>
>>I have a RS 4-way version, and it's worked well for me.
>
>Hmmm.  I bought a similar box from Radio Shack to do the same job, and
>it put all sorts of noise and interference on the line.  Made the
>picture annoying to watch.  So we put in a passive splitter, which
>worked OK.

I started out with a passive splitter feeding 2 VCRs and a TV. Oddly
enough, the picture looked OK at first, but after a period of time
(months) the signal became noticeably degraded. At first I thought it might
be the wiring (some of which have cat tooth marks on the insulation ;-), so I
swapped out the cables with new ones. The picture got WORSE (no doubt
due to poor quality cables). So I put the original cables back, and
bought a RS amplified splitter (the one specifically for CATV
frequencies). Now most of the channels are OK, except for one which now
has interference patterns on it. Adjusting the gain to minimum does not
eliminate the problem, and the higher the gain the worse the
interference.

In short, splitting a CATV signal successfully appears to be a hit or
miss proposition. No doubt a lot of it depends on the quality of the
signal entering your home from the cable company. If your cable company
is like mine, your distribution amp will be amplifing more noise than
signal. :-(
From: pichulor@v3.hanscom.af.mil ("Raymond P. Pichulo")
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: RE: Modulating video signal
Date: 28 Aug 92 14:52:00 GMT
Organization: The Internet

In videotech digest #705 Mike Suter asked:

>My question is, what would I need to re-modulate the separate
video and audio signals from an A/V receiver into an antenna
(coax) signal?

YOu might try Parts Express (800-338-0531) or MCM Electronics (800-543-4330)
to order a channel 3 modulator.  I know Parts Express and I think MCM sell
replacement A/V modulators as repair parts for various VCR's.  Price is
around $20.  Also you might try your friendly Radio Shack..they used to
sell such a box for computer interface to TV, although I am not sure they
did audio.
 
If you really feel ambitious, you can make one. National Semi has a single
chip Audio/video modulator.  You need a couple of coils and capacitors and
a varactor diode as well as half a dozen or so more resistors and capacitors
to make it work.  The chip is an LM 1889 ..costs about $2 or $3 from digikey
and National used to have application data for it.  Digikey (1-800-DIGIKEY)
might still have the application data .

Hope this helps.
Ray
   <PICHULOR@V3.HANSCOM.AF.MIL>
From: jpl1@Ra.MsState.Edu (John Patrick Lestrade)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Coming out of the closet...
Date: 25 Aug 92 20:04:12 GMT
Organization: Mississippi State University

I just spent 8 months in france. There, almost all of the american
movies were shown in totality, i.e., (is it called letterbox?) black
bands above and below the picture.  It was great to see the whole
picture.  And all of the american actors spoke french! -- well that's
what came out when they moved their lips. :-)
patrick

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--
John Patrick Lestrade, PhD        
cnesta::lestrade
jpl1@ra.msstate.edu
From: derx@vax5.cit.cornell.edu
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Where to order Beta tapes?
Date: 27 Aug 92 15:14:35 EDT
Distribution: rec
Organization: Cornell University

Hi, netters. I need Beta tapes for my experiment recording, and I would like to 
have those of "SHG" (super high grade ?).  One of my collegues bought one box
of 10 for $2.99 each (RCA, I believe). Does any of you know of any place
(reliable) to order from in price range close to the above one?	
Either email me or post it is o.k.
Thank you in advance.

Linming
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From: mjs@hubcap.clemson.edu (M. J. Saltzman)
Subject: HiFi VHS Recommendations?
Organization: Clemson University, Clemson SC
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 23:03:35 GMT

Yep, another request for advice and opinions on VHS HiFi VCRs.

I'm currently considering the following:

JVC HR-D910U $400
	Is this the same as the HR-D920U?  I can't see any difference.
	Are these subject to the famous JVC dropout problem?

JVC HR-DX62U $400
	Does this new model have the dropout problem?  This has "Hyper-Bass
	Sound" and the ability to access menus from the console.

Panasonic 4250 $370

Panasonic 4165 $429
	I can't seem to get any information about which models of Panasonic 
	have what features.  There doesn't seem to be any relationship 
	between increasing numbers and better quality or features.

Mitsubishi HS-U54 $450
	Circuit City sells a Mitsubishi HS-U56 for $500 that looks 
	like it might be a clone of this machine, but isn't listed
	in my Mitsubishi literature.  They also have a demo model HS-U60 
	for $400, but this looks like an earlier model or something.  
	It doesn't have the select-dial remote, for example.

Mitsubishi HS-U55 $500

Sony SLV-585HF $500
	These last two are stretching my budget a fair amount, but if 
	they are really superior-quality machines I would consider them.

I don't feel really compelled to get a lot of advanced editing features,
since I mostly rent movies and tape off the air.

Any comments on these, or suggestions for other things to consider?

These are all from local stores.  Can I do much better by mail, and
where would you recommend?

Thanks in advance for any hints.  E-mail is fine with me; I'll be
happy to summarize.
-- 
		Matthew Saltzman
		Clemson University Math Sciences
		mjs@clemson.edu
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From: wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu (William R. Cruce)
Subject: Re: Coming out of the closet...
Organization: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 14:22:21 GMT

In article <1992Aug26.144827.13591@kong.gsfc.nasa.gov> jonke@kong.gsfc.nasa.gov (Stephen Jonke) writes:

>To those who do not like letterbox because they are bothered by the black
>bands, I ask: what is the difference between those black bands and the
>top and bottom of your TV (and sides for that matter)???  They are all
>borders.

I suspect the real problem is the loss of resolution when only 2/3 to 1/3
of the screen is used for the image.  That and the obvious shrinkage in
vertical size from the image they are normally used to.  If the wise men
who are planning the future of HDTV would focus on quadrupling the reso-
lution and forget wide ratios I think we would all be better off.  A
truly high resolution would allow giant screens with letterboxing and
still reasonable image resolution.  (I've just come from watching the
IMAX show of "Rolling Stones at the Max" and marvelling at the effect
of high resolution and giant screen - no widescreen needed;  I know
it will suffer greatly when I eventually get to see it on laserdisc
at home!)

-- 
                 "So many windows, So little time"

Bill Cruce, N.E. Ohio Univ. Coll. of Medicine, Box 95, Rootstown, OH 44272
VOICE: 216-325-2511,  FAX: 216-325-0522,  INTERNET: wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu
Newsgroups: rec.video,rec.arts.movies
From: es1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Ethan Solomita)
Subject: Re: Explain this effect?
Organization: Columbia U., New York City
Reply-To: es1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Ethan Solomita)
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 05:05:30 GMT
X-Posted-From: cunixb.cc.columbia.edu
X-Posted-Through: sol.ctr.columbia.edu

In article <1992Sep3.035140.8627@wam.umd.edu> dododge@wam.umd.edu (David O. Dodge) writes:
>
>The "cutout regions" around the ships are a slightly different shade of
>black than the background, but in a theater this is very hard to see. When
>the film is transferred to video, the black levels affected and this very
>slight discrepancy becomes much more visible.
>
	My instinct would've been just the opposite. Since it is
very difficult to get a true black, I'd imagine that after
transfer the shades would be closer.

	Also, in most of the more recent movies, the problem is
gone, including Return of the Jedi.
	-- Ethan


purgamentum init, exit purgamentum
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: drazil@qiclab.scn.rain.com (Devin Ben-Hur)
Subject: Re: Giant Screen TV (& Static Discharge)
Keywords: TV
Organization: Are you kidding?
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 05:09:40 GMT

In article <1992Sep2.195506.10985@cbnewse.cb.att.com> grl1@cbnewse.cb.att.com (grant.r.lee) writes:
>I just bought the Pioneer SDP-5065 50" which is a new model with larger
[...]
>The only quirk I've come across is the result of a static protection
>device which claims it prevents electrical discharge inside the CRT
>(apparantly by discharging it outside of the CRT).
>The manual states "on rare occasion" you may hear a snap followed
>by a temporary interruption in sound.  They don't define how often
>"rare occasions" occur.  It happend twice the first day, once the 2nd
>day and twice more in the following two weeks.  It must interrupt the
>power briefly because both the picture and sound are out for
>about 2 seconds. The dealer suggested letting the set burn-in for
>about a month before contacting Pioneer service.
>
>Has anyone heard of this in Pioneer or other projection sets?

I have a 2 yr old Pioneer SP-D5043 which has the same warning.  When
I first got it, I noticed the static discharge happened every 2-3
hours of operation.  These days, I think I see it about once a month.
-- 
Devin Ben-Hur        [drazil@qiclab.scn.rain.com]
"Your civilization makes us laugh..."
From: itsmagic@VNET.IBM.COM ("Wayne G. Namerow")
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: 'Video Noise Reduction'
Date: 26 Aug 92 12:28:47 GMT
Article-I.D.: ucbvax.9208270701.AA06783
Organization: The Internet

Greetings,
     Mitsubishi (and probably others) provide a switchable Video NR circuit
with their projection TV's. Does anyone know what this noise reduction does?
Outwardly, it appears to brighten the picture, get rid of the noise and
reduce horizontal resolution. Any solid information would be appreciated.
                                         -Wayne
                                          itsmagic@vnet.ibm.con
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From: dav@gtc.com (David L. Markowitz)
Subject: Re: Example of Inexpensive Editing Setup
Organization: Genisco Technology Corp.
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 19:33:21 GMT

chan@hpfcmgw.FC.HP.COM (Chan Benson) writes:

>Wish list:

>	A jog wheel to control the TR-81. Would a more expensive Sony
>	editor like the RME-300 give me this or is it just a limitation
>	of the transport on the TR-81?

Have you tried changing the mode (?) number on your R5's controller to 2?
(You know, the thing that sets which kind of unit the controller will talk
to, with 2 := 8mm, and 3 := S-VHS.)  I can then use it to control my V701,
jog, shuttle, and all.
-- 

	David L. Markowitz
	Solaris Systems Division - Genisco Technology Corporation
	dav@gtc.com
From: jonke@kong.gsfc.nasa.gov (Stephen Jonke)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Coming out of the closet...
Date: 28 Aug 92 19:50:31 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

In article <1992Aug27.142221.27058@uhura.neoucom.edu>, wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu (William R. Cruce) writes:
> 
> 
> I suspect the real problem is the loss of resolution when only 2/3 to 1/3
> of the screen is used for the image.  That and the obvious shrinkage in
> vertical size from the image they are normally used to.  If the wise men
> who are planning the future of HDTV would focus on quadrupling the reso-
> lution and forget wide ratios I think we would all be better off.  A
> truly high resolution would allow giant screens with letterboxing and
> still reasonable image resolution.  (I've just come from watching the
> IMAX show of "Rolling Stones at the Max" and marvelling at the effect
> of high resolution and giant screen - no widescreen needed;  I know
> it will suffer greatly when I eventually get to see it on laserdisc
> at home!)
> 

You are right about that.  One thing about loss of resolution with letterbox,
though -- although it is true (that you lose some resolution in comparison to
p&s), you've already lost so much just going to video, that's it's really not
that relavent.  No matter if you pick pan & scan or letterboxed, you have to
live with lousy resolution.  Given that situation, letterboxing adds
something more valuable to me then what is lost.

Steve
Newsgroups: rec.video
From: interpol@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Interpol)
Subject: Re: New Sony 696HF VCR's for $329!
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois.
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 00:19:22 GMT

In article <1992Aug25.190125.3309@usenet.ins.cwru.edu> aj008@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Aaron M. Barnes) writes:
>
>Thats right-New 696HF VCR for $329.
>
>All you have to do is send your request for information to this 
>gentleman:
>
[address deleted]

>He let me in on this,but did not specify which dealer.
>
>I am sure he will appreciate any and all responses.
>
>Thanks.
>-- 
>Aaron Barnes
>aj008@cleveland.freenet.edu
>Part 15 will take over broadcasting one frequency at a time!
>Howard Phillips for President!


The above posting is a prank.  The address he posted was mine, and I did not
give him any authorization to post it.  His systems administrator has been
notified about this matter.

Please, no more mail to me on this subject.  You can see that it's a prank by
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From: d10ckt@ilx129 (Yizraeli Yehuda)
Subject: try
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1992 16:42:36 GMT
Organization: Intel
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4
From: killeen@spcvxb.spc.edu (Jeff Killeen)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: <None>
Date: 3 Sep 92 14:35:35 GMT
Organization: SPC Community Access System

In article <1992Aug26.104121.3699@spcvxb.spc.edu>, killeen@spcvxb.spc.edu (Jeff Killeen) writes:
> For sale - everything is in great shape and includes original accessories and 
> boxes...
> 
> 	Sony EV-S900 Hi8mm VCR - Includes tuner/timer, PCM and AFM stereo,
> 
> 	Sony GV-8 Portable VCR/TV - Includes 3" *ACTIVE MATRIX* LCD screen,
>
> 	Yashica KD-H130 (Sony V99 Clone) - Hi8mm, Mono, gain-up, 8:1 zoom, 
>
> 	Sony RM-E300 editor/titler - Controls two LANC devices (e.g. SLV-R5
> 	VCR and CamCorder or EV-S900 VCR and CamCorder).  +/- 3 frames on
> 	manual edits. +/- 15-30 frames on assemble edits.  It has preroll
> 	adjust that can be tuned by the user.  It also supports Control-S
> 	and IR control of target VCR.  2 jog dials, 2 sets of VCR controls,
> 	QWERTY keyboard $250

The EV-S900, KD-H130, and GV-8 are sold.  The only unit left is the RM-E300. 

Thanks for all the mail messages - however at this point please only send 
messages RE: RM-E300

> Send email to -> killeen@eisner.decus.org
> 
> All prices are firm (they really are).  All equipment is in good shape and is
> only being replaced because of system updates (Vdeck/Vbox).  All items must be
> paid for in advance.
From: killeen@spcvxb.spc.edu (Jeff Killeen)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Review: :XV-M30
Date: 3 Sep 92 12:37:14 GMT
Organization: SPC Community Access System

A review of the Sony XV-M30 LCD Color Monitor.

This is a 3" _active matrix_ color monitor.  It is designed to be mounted on
your CamCorder's accessory shoe.  It's size is that of about two NP77
batteries placed side by side.  Power can be supplied in 2 basic ways.  First
the unit has a 6 volt standard Sony (negative tip - mini plug) jack.  Using a
110 to 6 volt transformer you can power this unit.  The second method is to
use a standard CamCorder battery or power accessory. Your TR, V, or F
CamCorder batteries will work on this unit.  That means you can use... 

	NP-55/66H/77/77H CamCorder NiCd battery

	EBP-55 six AA dry cell battery adaptor

	Duracell five 9v dry cell battery adaptor

	DCP-55 car battery adapter

	Your CamCorder charger/AC power adaptor

Performance and operation...

	Being an active matrix LCD screen this gives _almost_ CRT quality
images when viewed head on.  It has a stereo mini/mini plug for AV input.
There is a standard mini/mini plug mono headphone jack with a volume control.
The image is controlled by bright, hue, and color adjustment knobs.  If the
signal from the CamCorder is shutoff the XV-M30 will automatically turn itself
off.  The power saver feature waits about 15 seconds to activate after you
have turned the CamCorder off or set it to standby.  The XV-M30 automatically
turn itself back on CamCorder comes on.  Interestingly the unit won't turn
itself on if there is no video signal even if you flip its power switch.  The
power switch is more of a keep the screen off than a on switch. 

	I would recommend you obtain TR type accessory shoe battery bracket 
like the Sunpak VB-1.  This will allow you to mount the XV-M30 on the very 
back of the CamCorder.

	Also the XV-M30 when used with your TR-???, FX-???, or V-??? CamCorder
gives you a portable VCR and playback unit like the GV-8/200/300/500.  It is
about half the price of GV portable VCR/TV.  The only thing you don't get is a
TV tuner. 

Supplied accessories include...

	Sony EBP-55 six AA dry cell battery adaptor

	Bounce shoe - tilt/swivel accessory shoe mount

	AV mono connecting cord

	Shade hood

	Table top monitor stand
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From: strong@tc.fluke.COM (Norm Strong)
Subject: Re: Hi8 tape question
Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 14:30:42 GMT

In article <1340068@hpfcmgw.FC.HP.COM> chan@hpfcmgw.FC.HP.COM (Chan Benson) writes:
}>     What's the difference between "metal particle" and "metal evaporated"
}>     Hi-8 tapes?
}
}My experience has been that the metal evaporated (ME) tapes are much more
}susceptible to dropouts. I have not noticed a significant difference
}in picture quality between MP and ME, so I'm sticking to the MP.
}
}I'm curious to learn of other's experiences. What Hi-8 tapes have you
}found to be most durable? It's really a drag to have dropouts on the
}second viewing of a tape.

I have located a source of TDK Hi8MP120 tapes for $5.  Is this a good
buy?  Please reply by mail.  

Thanks.

-- 

Norm Strong  (strong@tc.fluke.com)
2528 31st S.   Seattle WA 98144   USA
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From: kester@mte.ncsu.edu (Dan Kester)
Subject: Source wanted for VCR heads
Organization: Mat. Sci. & Eng., NCSU
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 15:54:42 GMT

My VCR needs a new head, I can install it myself, but Panasonic wants $171 for
it.  It's a 4-head unit, and MCM and Parts express don't carry it.  Is it
possible to get it cheaper somewhere else?  Or is that price typical for 4-head
units?

All responses appreciated!  Thanks! 

Dan Kester
kester@mte.ncsu.edu
From: boyajian@ruby.enet.dec.com (Two days and a wake-up...)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: The TRUE Anamorphic Ratio, was Re: Coming out of the closet...
Date: 3 Sep 92 19:55:41 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation

In article <1992Sep02.002044.13125@uhura.neoucom.edu>, wlrc@uhura.neoucom.edu (William R. Cruce) writes...

} In article <19834@fritz.filenet.com> daver@fritz.filenet.com (Dave Richards) writes:

}} I hate to make a pest of myself, but the 35mm anamorphic aspect ratio is
}} not 2.35:1. It's 2.39:1 (I round it to 2.4, but most people seem to love
}} the two-decimal-place accuracy.)  It has been 2.39:1 for the last 21
}} years, or since 1971. I'll keep bringing this up until people either a)
}} start using the right number, or b) stop quoting ANY specific value and
}} just say "scope" or "anamorphic."

} Could you elaborate a bit?  [...]  I'd just like to know why you say
} 2.39:1 is the correct ratio.

Dave is correct, but he's also being pedantic beyond reason. For reasons
that Jan Bielewski mentioned (hiding splices), the recommended anamorphic
ratio has been 2.40 (or 2.39, if you prefer) for the last 20 years.

However, everywhere I've ever read this little fact, also includes a
parenthetical remark that most people in the industry (including, one
supposes, cinematographers) continue to refer to the ratio as 2.35:1,
simply out of habit, tradition, convenience, or a combination of all
three.

It's the same as people referring to Academy Ratio as 1.33:1 when it's
actually 1.37:1. Everyone knows what the real value is, so they don't
really get so worked up about being .04 off.

-- 

	I'm so short, I have to look up to see down.

--- jayembee (Jerry Boyajian)

    boyajian@ruby.enet.dec.com (until Friday, September 4, 1992)

    "The word is given."
From: larry@gator.rn.com (Larry Snyder)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Giant Screen Tv
Keywords: TV
Date: 25 Aug 92 16:01:13 GMT
Organization: The Gator Public Access Unix Site - 219-289-3745

petec@splat.dell.com (Pete Cruz) writes:

>I am considering buying a giant screen tv around 45". I would like to know if 
>any one has any good or bad experiences. I have been looking at Sony, Pioneer
>Hitiachi, and Toshiba.

have you looked at the mitsubishi?

-- 
Larry Snyder                                    internet: larry@gator.rn.com
keeper of the Gator                                  uucp: uunet!gator!larry
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From: ncc1701@madoka.its.rpi.edu (Mark O. Chadwick)
Subject: Noise on VCR playback
Summary: HELP
Reply-To: ncc1701@acm.rpi.edu
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 01:47:04 GMT

Hi, all,

I got myself a wierd problem... On some videotapes that I record on,
I get a noise bar about 1/3 the way down the screen that pretty much
stays there.  It's really thin (about 2-3% of screen height) but it's
also really annoying.  There doesn't seem to be much correlation
between which videotapes are affected and which aren't, other than
with some it's worse, and some it's not nearly as noticible.

Is this a dirty video head?  Or something else?

And speaking of heads, here's a real dumb question:  On the drum,
what part is really the active head?  The space between the bands?
The metal bands themselves?  Or are the bands and spaces irrelevant?

Any answers TREMENDOUSLY appreciated!  Thanks!

-Mark

-- 
---
Mark "Emerson" Chadwick -- ncc1701@acm.rpi.edu    chadwickmo@space.laafb.af.mil
From: coryc@sequent.com (Cory Carpenter)
Newsgroups: rec.video
Subject: Re: Anyone beat $399 for 696HF?
Date: 28 Aug 92 23:10:33 GMT
Article-I.D.: sequent.1992Aug28.231033.26811
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.

In article <KAUTZ.92Aug28180009@hunny.research.nj.att.com> kautz@research.att.com writes:
>The 696HF is very popular, and CWO's $399 price is much better than
>anything in the NJ area.  E.g., 6th Ave Electronics and "Nobody Beats
>the Wiz" are charging $559!  (Now if only UPS would hurry up and
>deliver mine, already!)
>
>--
>---- Henry Kautz
>
>:internet: 	kautz@research.att.com
>:uucp:		allegra!kautz		

Speaking of the 696HF, can anyone tell me what the differences are
between it and the 686HF?  The features seem to be the same, with the
exception of VCR+ recognition.  True?

-coryc
-- 
|    >> Disclaimer: I speak for Sequent only in our hardware manuals <<       |
|Cory R. Carpenter, Tech Writer |"I wish that I could go where no man has gone|
|Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. | before, but I'll probably stay in Aurora."  |
|    coryc@sequent.com          |              --Garth Algar, "Wayne's World" |
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