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Some FYI
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     Ever wonder why Rolling Rock Beer has that mysterious "33" printed on the
back of the bottle?  Well apparently there are two stories concerning this
strange number.  The OFFICIAL story: The number 33 stands for two things, 1)
The year that Prohibition was repealed (1933), and 2) the number of words in
the legend printed above the 33 on cans and bottles.  The REAL story is that
the bold "33" is nothing more than an accident.  During the initial design of
the beer's label, someone scribbled a large "33" to point out the extreme
length of the legend.  This copy made it to the printers and the note was
included in the final printing.

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Interesting Books
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"Automated Crime Information Systems" by J. Van Duyn

This 142-page hardcover book provides a complete introduction to all existing
and planned systems of automated criminal records-gathering and dissemination
in the United States.  Includes the latest information on such topics as: The
FBI's criminal history and ID programs; NCIC; federal/state co-op efforts;
useful software applications for law enforcement; legality of stored
information, DNA analysis, and more.  The book is $22.95 from TAB Professional
and Reference Books, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17294-0850.  The Order Number of
the book is 3503.


"Deception Detection--Winning the Polygraph Game" by Charles Clifton

In this 145 page book the author explains the theory behind polygraphs, and
gives countermeasures to turn the results to your favor by several methods.
It is available for $15.00 from Paladin Press, PO Box 1307, Boulder, CO 80306.


"Engineer's Trade Secrets of Radio" by James R. Cunningham

Brimming with information on AM/FM, Ham, broadcast transmitters, antennas,
signal enhancement schemes, this 140-page book is a must for radio electronic
enthusiasts (legal or otherwise).  Note that some projects described in the
book are not legal in the United States.  Order for $19.95 from CRB Research
Books, Inc., PO Box 56, Commack, NY 11725.

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Pay-Per-View the Discount Way
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If you've ever had a burning desire to watch those expensive movies on the
pay channels at hotels, but have never had the cash to indulge, here's the
solution.  Simply disconnect the input coax (the one hooked up to the wall)
>from the "control box" on top of the T.V.  Then disconnect the patch cable
between the T.V. and control box from the T.V.  Connect the input cable to
the now vacant cable input on the T.V., then patch the cable box into itself
with the short cable.  The high channels on the T.V. tuner should now be
showing the pay-per-view movies free of charge.  One warning, the cables may
have a short shield over the end of the connector to prevent removal.  In
this case, needle nose pliers or a similar tool is required to remove them.
Be sure to pack one in your shave kit!