function ind=newest(t1,t2)

% ind=newest(t1,t2)
% 
% NEWEST compares two times (from clock or fix(clock)) and determines
% which is the most recent. If t1, then 1 is returned while a 2 
% indicates that t2 is more recent. If the times are identical, then
% 0 is returned.
%
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% compare years

if( t1(1)~=t2(1) )
	if(t1(1)<t2(1))
		ind=2;
	else
		ind=1;
	end
	return;
end

%compare months
if( t1(2)~=t2(2))
	if(t1(2)<t2(2))
		ind=2;
	else
		ind=1;
	end
	return;
end

delt= etime(t1,t2);

if( delt>0 )
	ind=1;
elseif(delt<0)
	ind=2;
else
	ind=0;
end