input record sepArator (equivalent of "$|" of perl)

[Brian van den Broek]

John Machin said unto the world upon 2004-12-21 18:20:
> 
> Subtle distinction: A metER is a measuring device. A MetRE is a unit of
> distance.

Not everyone agrees <http://www.bartleby.com/61/18/M0251800.html>. I do, 
but then I think it ought be spelled 'colour', too.

Best,

Brian vdB