Re: checkered flag

[drded@ix.netcom.com (David Deutsch)]

You wrote: 
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>Opinions are sought for the origin of the chequered flag.
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>Paul
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It went something like this: "what are you kidding me? the winner was 
clear as black on white. What do I have to do? Wave a flag?" 
Safety Fast,
David "you can't make this stuff up, but I can" Deutsch