Time Code Question

Hi everyonem using dvdsp4...
I've created a new track in dvdsp, and placed some exported sequences from FCE. Subtitles for the first sequence work just fine. But the next sequence, the time codes are messed up. The subtitles are not at the time code that I expected, or inserted in the file. Anyone have any ideas? THANKS

Anyone have any thoughts about this?
Also, is there an easy way to move the subtitles once their on the track? Once I point at them, the cursor changes, and assumes I want to change the length. Help!

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