At 07:16 PM 9/29/2003, you wrote:

Yes, I understand some of the reasoning behind multi-stage development.
What I don't understand is Dicks's diagram showing the same curve
reproduced 3 times.

Ok - I see your demand for more perfection in this area.

I also find that 3-level staggered curve should show some hesitation at the=
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transition points and I wrote a very long reply to Dick yesterday because=20
of that, and why he always thinks I am only doing rye and he does not=20
realize that I made 5 x 1 1/2 lb white loafs with Carls last week because I=
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needed bread crumbs for my Zwetschgenkn=F6del and I always have a stash of=
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white bread in the freezer and when it gets used up, I bake white bread. I=
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was trying really hard, but then the program crashed and all was gone.

I will not write it again and Dick said at the end, it is only an=20
indication of something, and it's fine with me. Something is always better=
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than nothing although under closer consideration, nothing is still=20
something or it would not exist. It's never right. I really understand you=
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there.

For me, there are hesitations and I don't need a curve for that. The one I=
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made is perfect for me. Whenever I forget something, I can look at it=20
again. I think that Dick's curves would only confuse me more, if I would=20
look too often.

If there is any change in "vitality" as you suggest
the three curves should reflect that.

Absolutely - send an email do Dick, maybe your computer does not crash like=
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mine or - if you have Photoshop or any other graphics program, you can take=
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the curve and stretch or crunch it to your hearts desire. Or, maybe put a=20
scale on or, even better, make curves with and without vitality and then=20
everyone could see if you did it right. And, if they find it wrong, they=20
could make their own curves too.

This way, everyone would be curve happy, just like me with mine.

Samartha