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{\helvbf Sample text segment number 1}
describes the first figure.

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\noindent
{\helvbf Several paragraphs} are included.}


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{\helvbf Key points are summarized in bullets.}
\begin{list}{$\bullet$}{\setlength{\itemsep}{0in}\usecounter{scount}}
\item{\helvbf{Topic 1:}  Background}
\item{\helvbf{Topic 2:}  Findings}
\end{list}
} 


\newpage

\noindent
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\noindent
{\helvbf References} will work reliably if the ``nocite'' command is 
used with bibtex. [e.g. Gille, 2002]\nocite{gille02}.
}

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{\helvbf After preparing text} run latex, bibtex, latex, latex.
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{\helvbf Vary the width of each box} by hand to fit text into available
regions.}

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{\helvbf For equations, you can force the equation font size by using standard
latex commands, such as ``Large''.}

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\begin{displaymath}
\frac{\partial u}{\partial t}=-bu+\tau^x.
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\bibliography{/home/sgille/papers/draft}
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\noindent
For further information and preprints see:\\
http://www-mae.ucsd.edu/$\sim$sgille/
}

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