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Hello SURGE fans and welcome to the 82nd edition of SaveSURGE News! We’ve been at the forefront of soda activism since 2002!
Since SURGE is already on your mind (you’re reading this so I assume it must be), why not give our friends at Coca-Cola a call toll-free at 1-800-GET-COKE to let them know that you want your favorite soda back! You can also find your local Coca-Cola bottling facility by looking at our Coca-Cola directory available at: http://www.savesurge.org/surge/help_coke.shtml
Sightings Report
 There were 2 new SURGE Sightings reported since the last edition of SaveSURGE News. They are in Homer Glen, IL & Eden Prairie, MN.
Sadly, there were 4 deletions in Milford, CT; Chesterfield, MO; Columbus, OH & Findlay, OH.
Currently, there are 143 SURGE Sightings listed. Thanks to those of you who keep an eye peeled for SURGE wherever you go!
Visit SURGE Sightings at: http://www.savesurge.org/surge/sightings.shtml
SaveSURGE.org Radio Commercials Coming Soon
That’s right SURGE fans, soon the people of Central PA will be hearing our message! We’ve arranged for a 30-second commercial promoting SaveSURGE.org to start airing on HOT 92 WWKL-FM (visit their site at http://www.hot92.com) in Harrisburg, PA during a two week span beginning 2/23/04 and ending 3/5/04. The commercial will run a total of 20 times during the weekday hours of 3-10PM. Those of you outside the listening area of HOT 92 will be glad to know that we are going to post the commercial on the site so that everyone can listen in.
We feel that is a huge step in getting the word out there about SURGE and SaveSURGE.org. We expect the response to the ad to be very positive and it should greatly help the cause in this neck of the woods. This should also send a message to Coca-Cola and its bottlers that we are very serious about bringing SURGE back to store shelves (it’s not just any nut off the street who’s going to pay for a commercial…or is it???).
Currently the commercial is in the first stages of production. We will keep you up-to-date on new developments as they happen. Let’s bring it back!
Birthday Greetings Contest – Deadline for entries extended to 1/31/04
 Folks we are STILL accepting entries for the SaveSURGE.org Birthday Greetings Contest! We have decided to give you all just one more week to get your entries to us. We’re looking for the SURGE fan who comes up with the most creative birthday greeting for SaveSURGE.org’s second birthday on 2/1/04.
Get creative! The birthday greetings can be a computer graphic, a poem, a painting (or at least, a photo or scan of a painting), a song, a video, a photo, a story…just about anything! Simply find the best medium to display your birthday wish. However, please note that every entry we receive MUST be in an electronic format (able to be sent via e-mail) and be viewable in Microsoft Windows XP.
The winners will get a ton of great stuff from the SaveSURGE.org Store. So what are you waiting for???
For complete details, visit: http://www.savesurge.org/surge/birthday_greetings.shtml
Hall of Famers to be inducted on 2/1/04
 The SaveSURGE.org Hall of Fame will hold its latest round of inductions on 2/1/04! Make sure to check out the site to see who made the cut.
Visit the Hall at:
http://www.savesurge.org/surge/halloffame/index.html
Does John Kerry Like SURGE?
 We at SaveSURGE.org like to cut through those ridiculous presidential debate questions and get to the most serious matters. It’s time to be blunt. So, does Democratic Candidate John Kerry enjoy SURGE?
According to his official campaign website, Kerry has recently started shouting “Surge!” during his speeches. While he’s probably talking about his surge in the polls, I think he’s missing out on a great opportunity to promote our favorite soda as well ;) After all, doesn’t every candidate have to cater to some special interest group?
Be sure to discuss John Kerry’s potential for liking SURGE over on the SaveSURGE.org Bulletin Board:
http://www.karks.com/surge/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=800
Also note that is in no way a political endorsement. Remember, we’re all soda, all the time.
12 Pack of SURGE now on eBay
Ladies and gentlemen, start your bidding! SURGE fan Tommy recently informed us about a 12 pack of delicious SURGE (expiration date 3/25/02) is up for auction on eBay. The auction is slated to end on 1/28/04 but the bidding has already been fiercely competitive. At press time, the price for the citrusy goodness is already at $66.00 and counting.
Check out the auction at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3656364517&category=13604
See more SURGE auctions in our $URGE on eBay section:
http://www.savesurge.org/surge/special_ebay.shtml
Tell Subway to Feed the Rush
 SaveSURGE.org is continuing to request that Subway Restaurants begin serving SURGE as part of their new agreement to serve Coca-Cola products in its more than 20,000 stores worldwide. We are asking each and every SURGE fan to contact Subway and let them know how much we would like to purchase our favorite soda from them.
There are several ways SURGE fans can spread the word:
You can write to Subway via their website at:
http://www.subway.com/subwayroot/Applications/CustServ/frmCustomerService.aspx
Find your local Subway and let them know how much you want SURGE:
http://subway.com/Applications/locator/index.aspx
You can even call them, toll-free at: 1-800-888-4848
We can make a difference, but we need your help!
Whole Lotta Love
Our For the Love of SURGE section continues to grow with great pictures, stories, user-submitted logos, recipes and more. This week we’ve received stories from Kate & Concrete TG along with a recipe from Ernie and a special treat from SaveSURGE.org Hall of Famer Tim Kelly!
Be sure to check it out at:
http://www.savesurge.org/surge/love.shtml
Poll Results – Diet Coke w/ Lime: It’s a citrus soda, but not the one we want
The latest SURGE Poll asked you: Coca-Cola recently released Diet Coke with Lime. Will you try it?
62.8% - No
29.7% - Yes
7.4% - Undecided
Total Votes: 121
It might be a great drink, but SURGE fans are still holding out for the BEST drink.
That’s all the time we have for this week. Thank you SURGE fans for rocking our world!
Sincerely,
Eric Karkovack
Co-Webmaster
www.savesurge.org
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