diff --git a/DEVEL/git_recipes.txt b/DEVEL/git_recipes.txt
index 1a2ec0acf..b580c4c8e 100644
--- a/DEVEL/git_recipes.txt
+++ b/DEVEL/git_recipes.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 Git has a messy learning curve. This file is an attempt to serve as a quick
 reference for basic tasks while you get up to speed.
 
+$NHDT-Date$
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 [*] git checkout [-f] (branch)