During the recent flame war, I was reminded that I have a hardcover book, "Basics of Analog Computers" by T. D. Truit and A.E. Rogers, 1960, Rider Publishers, in exeptional condition with dust cover. Although it would go for hundreds of dollars on eBay (I wish!) I thought I would offer it here in hopes of ingratiating myself to some fellow list member for a favor as yet to be determined. (BTW, there is a punched card in it used as a bookmark that would fetch $10-$20 alone on eBay <g>). So, here's the deal - I will send the book for shipping costs to the best 37-words-or-less reason for why you want / deserve / would-kill-for this classic, antique, vintage, pre-Altair, pre-S-100, pre-Intel, pre-historic tome on analog computers, beautifully illustrated (seriously) with pen-and-ink drawings on about every other page. Submit your entries to the list by midnight November 10, 2000. Decision of the judge is final. All entries become the property of everyone else. Contestants must be 18 months or older. Offer not valid in Minot, N.D. or to relatives or employees therein. Allow 8 weeks for delivery. Notary sojac. Bob Stek Saver of Lost Sols