Millions sign up as Hands Across America gains pace
WEST HOLLYWOOD Calif AP More people join Hands Across America with 1.5 million signed up for the May 25 linking of 6 million across 4 152 miles from Long Beach California to Battery Park New York. Organizers say volunteers and workers will manage logistics while Ticketmaster joins offering spot reservations and tickets with a 50 cent service fee and potential post event contribution.
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Bananas Buy Stunned Shoppers in Seattle Stereo Spoof
In Seattle, 32 shoppers exchanged 299 bananas for stereos priced at 299 bananas each. SILO district manager Altizer says the ad used bananas as dollars and only El Paso saw a similar banana currency rush. Company VP O’Hara notes the nationwide campaign with 23 markets and playful results.
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