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+This simulation and other auditory models are available at
+[EarLab](http://earlab.bu.edu), a digital warehouse of auditory data and models.
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+This matlab model is self-contained and can be started by typing IHC_demo at the
+matlab prompt.
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+See matlab file for help and details.
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-This simulation and other auditory models are available at 
-<a href='http://earlab.bu.edu'>EarLab</a>, a digital warehouse of auditory data and models.
-
-This matlab model is self-contained and can be started by typing IHC_demo at the
-matlab prompt.
-
-See matlab file for help and details.
-</pre>