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To: SIer formerly known as Joe B. who wrote (22244)	8/7/2000 11:05:40 AM
From: AugustWest	Respond to of 49844

Yeah, but at least it's progress. Gore probably figures he'll lose so maybe he was pressured into setting president. Just a hair brained notion, no real thought put into that. Oh, but what's new?

To: SIer formerly known as Joe B. who wrote (22244)	8/7/2000 11:06:28 AM
From: AugustWest	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 49844

Are Americans the Most Productive They Can Be in the Afternoon? Blimpie Subs & Salads Sponsors Lunchtime Survey ATLANTA, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- BLIMPIE Subs & Salads (Amex: BLM) recently sponsored a survey that produced surprising results about how Americans feel after eating lunch. The survey uncovered that a stunning 72% of the 1000 respondents questioned feel either more tired or the same after eating lunch. The overwhelming majority did not feel rejuvenated or more energetic after consuming their lunchtime meals. So what do these statistics mean to us as individuals and to corporate America? First of all, the most glaring analysis is that Americans do not eat the right foods for lunch. We do not eat food that fuels our mental activity. If we do not eat lunch that fuels our brain power, then what does that say about the tasks we perform at work in the afternoon. Are we as efficient as we could be in the afternoon? Are we working to the best of our ability? "People simply feel better when they have good food in their stomach," according to Blimpie International, founder and CEO, Tony Conza. "People think better and make fewer mistakes if they are filled with the right kinds of food. That is why at BLIMPIE we use only the finest quality products." Certain foods will cause our bodies to run better; however, one must make the conscious decision to eat those foods and make it a habit in their life. Sounds difficult? It isn't really. When you eat light, more nutritious foods and like the way you feel, remember that feeling next time you reach for a chocolate bar or french fries. Healthy food can make you feel vibrant and in turn can increase your physical and mental activity both in your personal life and in the office. There are ways of making your lunchtime meal more of a power boost with very little effort. Add a piece of fruit to your lunchtime routine, include plenty of vegetables to any sandwich you may eat, and when you are eating a salad be sure to add chicken or tuna -- both great sources of protein. Headquartered in New York, Blimpie International, Inc. franchises BLIMPIE(R) Subs & Salads and PASTA CENTRAL(TM) and is the majority owner of Maui Tacos International, Inc., the franchisor of MAUI TACOS(TM) and SMOOTHIE ISLAND(TM). BLIMPIE Subs & Salads, a quick-service sandwich chain, has over 2,100 units operating in locations throughout the United States and in 14 foreign countries. The Company also owns the subsidiary B I Concept Systems, Inc., a professional design and equipment service company. For additional Company information visit www.blimpie.com . SOURCE Blimpie International, Inc. -0- 08/07/2000 /CONTACT: Rachel Sherman of Publicis Dialog, 212-684-6300, x311, or rsherman@publicis-usa.com , for Blimpie International, Inc., or Kelly Gray of Blimpie International, Inc., 770-984-2707, x178, or kellyg@blimpie.com / /Web site: blimpie.com / (BLM) CO: Blimpie International, Inc.; Blimpie Subs & Salads ST: Georgia, New York IN: RST FOD SU: * end of story *

To: SIer formerly known as Joe B. who wrote (22244)	8/7/2000 11:09:29 AM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 49844

There still is a lot of anti-semitism around...whether it's enough to make a difference in the outcome of the election remains to be seen. Then again if people used their heads they would see his relegious beliefs really shouldn't make a difference...

To: SIer formerly known as Joe B. who wrote (22244)	8/7/2000 10:15:31 PM
From: AugustWest	Respond to of 49844

Hollywood quiet on Gore's choice of running mate By Sarah Tippit LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7 (Reuters) - Normally garrulous Hollywood reacted with uncharacteristic quiet and caution on Monday to Democrat Presidential hopeful Al Gore's choice of Sen. Joseph Lieberman to be his vice presidential running mate. After all it is not every day that a leading critic of your industry gets named to a presidential ticket, especially one headed by a man that leading entertainment industry figures have contributed millions of dollars to elect. While there was widespread praise for the Connecticut Democrat's integrity, several industry professionals said they had mixed feelings about having someone so openly critical of "Hollywood excesses" in the White House. "There is justifiably a great degree of apprehension given the fact that Lieberman has tended to align himself with the culture warriors of the right and left who blame the ills of society on the media, which I personally feel is a shallow point of view," Daily Variety Editor-In-Chief Peter Bart told Reuters. "I think that though people in the entertainment business are cautious about prejudging him, his record is clear." Mark Honig, executive director of the Los Angeles-based Parents Television Council, said, "Democrats have taken a lot of money from Hollywood and now (Gore) is naming someone who has been very critical of Hollywood and the various entertainment that they create and produce. Some in Hollywood might be getting a mixed message by this." But he added he personally supported the choice. Lieberman and Sen. Sam Brownback (R., Kan.) made a dramatic "Appeal to Hollywood" last year armed with a petition urging executives -- including Walt Disney Co. Chairman Michael Eisner, Time Warner <TWX.N> CEO Gerald Levin and News Corp. Ltd. CEO Rupert Murdoch -- to change the "toxic culture of violence and vulgarity surrounding our children." LIEBERMAN ADVOCATES RESTRAINT, NOT CENSORSHIP Lieberman claimed he was not advocating censorship or government regulation but restraint. "It is possible to draw minimum lines of decency ... without sacrificing artistic integrity," he said. Among Lieberman's critics at the time were Jack Valenti, the president of the Motion Picture Association of America who said charges that violence in the movies and on TV causes violence in the real world collide with reality. And on Monday, Valenti told Reuters he had a "mixed reaction" to Lieberman's nomination. "Joe and I do not see eye to eye on his attacks on movie industry. On the other hand he's a wonderful friend of mine, I'm greatly admiring him, he's one of the most impeccably honest men with an unquenchable integrity. I think he's a first class human being and one of the best public men I know. I know he feels the issues genuinely. He's not a political panderer," Valenti said. Lieberman's spokesman, Dan Gerstein, said, "Lieberman has not attacked Hollywood. He has raised concerns about the impact of some of the sex and violence that some of the entertainment companies have produced and has asked their help to limit the negative impact on our country, especially our children." Gerstein added, "It's more an effort to balance First Amendment rights with individual corporate responsibilities" and that, "The bottom line is when it comes to this issue or any other issue he's going to be supporting (Gore's) agenda 100 percent." Hilary Rosen, president and chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America praised Gore's choice of Lieberman, who in the past had been critical of the violent themes and lyrics in some "gangsta rap" music. "It is true that Sen. Lieberman has been particularly critical of the entertainment industry," Rosen said. "Nonetheless, while we have disagreed with him at various times, we share the common goal of doing what is right for America's youth." Richard Walter, chairman of the screenwriting program at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) said entertainment has been violent since the dramas of ancient Greece and Shakespeare and that he did not agree with Lieberman's stance. "No one is more outraged at Lieberman's attacks on Hollywood than I, but I support him," Walter said. "He's less awful than the Republicans would be. I think there's also someone more anti-media than he and that's Tipper Gore. She's a bookburner, a censor, and I'm still going to vote for her husband." Mrs Gore became famous for attacking violent and overly sexual song lyrics. REUTERS * end of story *