Hi folks,

FYI.

Katim

Maggie Mortensen wrote:

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: PR: Coming Soon to a Spell Checker Near You: Aretha!
> Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 09:02:04 -0800
> From: Internet News Bureau <[log in to unmask]>
> To: INB Media Recipient <[log in to unmask]>
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> CONTACT:
> John Glassburner, DJ
> KLCC
> mailto:[log in to unmask]
> http://www.klcc.org/aretha.html
>
> Coming Soon to a Spell Checker Near You: Aretha!
>
> April 1, 1999 (INB) -- Victory!! John Glassburner, host of
> KLCC's Straight Street (KLCC is a Eugene, Ore. NPR
> station), can claim victory in his campaign to have the
> word "Aretha" added to Microsoft Word's Spell Check. His
> quest began in November, 1998, and involved attempted
> contact with Bill Gates and the support of Congressman
> Peter DeFazio. In January, 1999, Microsoft responded and
> agreed to "...endeavor to do our best to include it
> (Aretha's name) in a future release of Microsoft Office..."
> One passionate fan (with the help of his Congressman) has
> made a difference!! The world is a slightly better place!
> Follow the journey at <http://klcc.org/aretha.html>.
>
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