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This discussion is as old as the hills and to tell you the truth I could probably go to the mat defending either side of the argument against all comers, but what I am looking for is not a series of anecdotes, but for someone to point me in the direction of some hard research, preferably peer reviewed (and preferably not sales literature from Ferno). I did find a June 2006 JEMS article written by AJ Heightman, but it only had one reference. Thanks in advance for your help. David Courter

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