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From: dean@image.soe.clarkson.edu (Dean Swan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: STOLEN: HP-48sx and HP-42s
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Date: 29 Oct 90 07:34:31 GMT
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On Saturday, October 27, 1990 between 3pm and 5pm, somebody decided
that they needed my calculators more than I do.  (They also decided
that they needed my CD's and car stereo more than I did.)

Anyway, this theft ocurred in Boston, MA. (On Beacon St. at Walnut)

My 48sx had variables called 'PaulOwesDean' and 'TotalCost' defined, and
'EQ' was 'Y=SIN(X+SIN(X)+SIN(2*X)/2+SIN(3*X)/3)'.

My 42s had variables 'LISA', 'KYLE', and 'TRIP', amongst others, and
programs 'FMPlot', 'FILTER', and 'TVM'.

Unfortunately, I don't have the serial numbers, but if these machines
show up without manuals and have the described data in them, please
e-mail me.

I know this is a longshot, but I would very much like to catch the
f*ck*r who stole $2500 worth of belongings from my car while I was
visiting the New England Aquarium.  Just goes to show that locked
doors (and hiding things under the seats, or in the glove box) keep
out honest people.

Thanx.

-Dean Swan
dean@sun.soe.clarkson.edu

P.S.  The 48sx is a Rev. D machine.  The variable 'KYLE' in the 42s
      contained the value 3,156,526,737.00 for whatever that's worth.

Also: People wouldn't steal things if there wasn't a market for stolen goods.