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To: JakeStraw who wrote (21583)	7/19/2000 9:48:58 AM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 49843

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To: JakeStraw who wrote (21583)	7/19/2000 9:59:38 AM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 49843

Dropped Chalupa Taco Bell replaces top executive and Chihuahua, too LOS ANGELES, Jul 19, 2000 (The Canadian Press via COMTEX) -- Drop the Chihuahua! In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Taco Bell Corp. said it has decided to replace its top executive and the advertising agency that introduced the chalupa-loving talking pup in commercials. Peter C. Waller, president of the fast-food chain since 1997, will be replaced by Emil Brolick, 52, a 12-year veteran at Wendy's International Inc. who has overseen product development and strategy at the burger chain. The Chihuahua, known for his trademark slogan "yo quiero Taco Bell," will not play a prominent role in future ad campaigns, though it might get a cameo role now and then, said David E. Novak, chairman of Taco Bell's parent company, Tricon Restaurants International. The Los Angeles-based advertising agency of TBWA/Chiat Day introduced the Chihuahua shortly after winning a $200 million US advertising account in 1997. Taco Bell said it would return all of its advertising to its former agency, Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide. The talking Chihuahua turned into a national phenomenon in 1998. Taco Bell customers bought 13 million Chihuahua plush toys. The dog and its tag line became fodder for late-night talk show jokes. The Chihuahua has faded from ads in recent months as Taco Bell decided to focus on its low-price menu items. Second-quarter results released Tuesday showed sales at Taco Bell restaurants open for at least a year dropped six per cent. "Last year's sales were flat, this year's are down. We recognized that some fundamental changes were necessary at Taco Bell," Novak said. Tom Carroll, chief executive of TBWA/Chiat Day, said he was disappointed by the dismissal and felt ditching the Chihuahua would be a mistake. "People like the dog," he said. "It's just that simple." Tricon, which is based in Louisville, Ky., also owns Pizza Hut and KFC Corp. * end of story *

To: JakeStraw who wrote (21583)	7/19/2000 10:18:22 AM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 49843

As if he wasn't high enough: Wednesday July 19 7:55 AM ET Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Arrested for Marijuana WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, leading scorer in National Basketball Association history, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana Tuesday night. Abdul-Jabbar was arrested in a Los Angeles suburb after being stopped for speeding; the arresting officer smelled marijuana, police said. Police spokesman Eduardo Funes said the former basketball great also failed to pass a sobriety test. He was released without bond after being booked on the misdemeanor charge. Abdul-Jabbar has been quoted in the past as saying he uses marijuana to control nausea which accompanies his migraine headaches. During his career, he accumulated 44,149 total points in regular season and playoff games. He played for 20 years and was a member of six NBA championship teams, five Los Angeles Lakers squads and the Milwaukee Bucks.

To: JakeStraw who wrote (21583)	7/19/2000 1:38:28 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 49843

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To: JakeStraw who wrote (21583)	7/19/2000 1:38:38 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 49843

Sailing heart-ships thru broken harbors Out on the waves in the night Still the searcher must ride the dark horse Racing alone in his fright. Tell me why, tell me why Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself, When your old enough to repay but young enough to sell? Tell me lies later, come and see me I'll be around for a while. I am lonely but you can free me All in the way that you smile Tell me why, tell me why Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself, When your old enough to repay but young enough to sell? Tell me why, tell me why Tell me why, tell me why

To: JakeStraw who wrote (21583)	7/19/2000 1:38:50 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 49843

Sailing heart-ships thru broken harbors Out on the waves in the night Still the searcher must ride the dark horse Racing alone in his fright. Tell me why, tell me why Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself, When your old enough to repay but young enough to sell? Tell me lies later, come and see me I'll be around for a while. I am lonely but you can free me All in the way that you smile Tell me why, tell me why Is it hard to make arrangements with yourself, When your old enough to repay but young enough to sell? Tell me why, tell me why Tell me why, tell me why