right hand, so my touch typing is off :P)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Harkins, Patrick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 02 February 2004 08:41
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: RE: A Procine Story
>
>
> how many people will be replying to say "porcine, not
> procine!" :) wagers anyone? >;-> Patrick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Arnold [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: February 2, 2004 8:27 AM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: A Procine Story
>
>
> Pig farmers have never done well in the United States. Most
> Americans prefer beef to pork. Hamburger is an American
> favorite but contains no ham.
>
> The porcine raisers were hopeful to see a significant
> increase in their business after the scares about health over
> beef, but most of the benefits had gone to the poultry and
> fish industries, Sale of ham and bacon remained virtually unchanged.
>
> Because of this, The National Porcine Association hired a
> major Madison Avenue advertising firm to boost sale of pork
> products. They decided on an intensive campaign to saturate
> magazines television and radio with ads urging people to eat
> pork patties.
>
> The campaign was given an extra boost when Congress was
> convinced to designate the second of February as the day when
> every family would be urged to eat pork sausage.
>
> That day would be celebrated nationally, of course, as Ground
> Hog Day.
> _____
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