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11-03-2004, 02:34 PM
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The urban Jane Goodall
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On the heals of the no draft stance...
Army NG Short On Recruits
Associated Press November 3, 2004 DAYTON, Ohio - Free hunting and fishing licenses. More chances to get signing bonuses. Pink T-shirts for women. The Army National Guard, which has fallen short of recruiting goals during the prolonged fighting in Iraq, is trying new marketing beyond the traditional enticement of college tuition aid. "There are fewer people who are voluntarily expressing an interest - calling or returning postcards," said Lt. Col. Dan Kenkel, spokesman for the Guard in Nebraska. http://www.military.com/NewsContent/...tml?ESRC=eb.nl
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11-03-2004, 02:44 PM
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11-03-2004, 03:12 PM
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I think this line's mostly filler.
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I figured that was the reason, but I just couldn't fathom the notion that that would influence anyone's decision to join the military.
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11-03-2004, 03:15 PM
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You'd be surprised at what people will do for a cute Tshirt.
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11-03-2004, 03:22 PM
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I live in Dayton, Oh--home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
I'm running right down there to get my pink t-shirt today. Right after I sign the boys up.
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11-03-2004, 03:24 PM
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The urban Jane Goodall
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11-03-2004, 03:28 PM
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Slattern of the Swail
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It's difficult to know in cyberworld, isn't it?
I'm going to lie about the ages of my boys--start 'em early. My 15 year-old is 6'4" and 190lbs. He plays quarterback, basketball and baseball---but, he's still pretty much a pansy-ass until he gets an automatic weapon in his hands...the other boy, well, let's just say that a few nights being beaten with a pillowcase full of rocks wouldn't hurt him none.
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum |
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11-04-2004, 01:13 AM
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It does work. Great marketing tool.
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11-04-2004, 01:16 AM
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11-04-2004, 06:42 AM
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"I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens |
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11-04-2004, 07:57 AM
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In my college it was popular to fill out the credit card application or what-have-you to get the shirt, and then give the shirts to the many homeless people who hung out around the edges of campus. I personally never did it because I cared more about my credit report than the homeless people, but it was funny to watch the marketing people get all riled up over it.
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11-07-2004, 11:33 PM
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I think this line's mostly filler.
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It's not a draft as long as you've ever been in the military. 'Cause you knew what you were signing up for.
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11-08-2004, 06:51 AM
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"I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens |
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11-08-2004, 08:44 AM
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I once drank a yard of beer in 10 seconds to win a free Pilsner t-shirt. Somehow I feel that's not comparable to signing up for NG or reserves duty.
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