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OK, I answered my own question about deadlifts from box by googling and finding an old post by Lisa. Thank you, Lisa, for helping all of us!!

I really dislike the photo in NROL of the "deadlift off a box." The guy's start position will have him squatting the weight up. In all deadlifts the hips should be higher than the knees in the start position.

Here's a video of Eric Cressey doing deficit deads:
MUSCLE WITH ATTITUDE - Mastering the Deadlift: Part III

Here's an EliteFTS description of deficit deads with really good pictures:
EliteFTS - Superior Products and Knowledge for Lifters, Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers

I was confusing deadlifts and squats... My deadlift form is OK with my hips higher than my knees in the start position. My back stays straight and I don't have any unusual soreness, so I guess it's OK. BTW, in case you missed it, I deadlifted 85# yesterday! I'm getting close to my BW!!