Beetle Bailey Comic Strip Enlists Readers to Suggest Name for New Character in Nationwide Spring 2002 Contest.Business/Technology/Publishing Editors NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2002 New Information Technology Officer Will Be Inducted into the Camp Swampy Ranks The troops at Camp Swampy have thwarted the Pentagon's spit-'n polish directives for more than 50 years and, in the process, made Mort Walker's "Beetle Bailey Beetle Bailey (begun on September 4, 1950) is a comic strip set in a United States Army boot camp, created by Mort Walker. It is among the oldest comic strips still being produced by the original creator. The strip also remains among the most popular comic strips today. " one of the most popular strips in comic art history. But this Spring, when Headquarters begins to bombard bom·bard tr.v. bom·bard·ed, bom·bard·ing, bom·bards 1. To attack with bombs, shells, or missiles. 2. To assail persistently, as with requests. See Synonyms at attack, barrage2. 3. Gen. Halftrack with incomprehensible computer-generated information, the General decides it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to bring in the big guns to help him keep up with the times. In a weeklong comic strip comic strip, combination of cartoon with a story line, laid out in a series of pictorial panels across a page and concerning a continuous character or set of characters, whose thoughts and dialogues are indicated by means of "balloons" containing written speech. series beginning May 6 in more than 1,000 U.S. newspapers, Walker responds to the General's plea for technical assistance. A new information technology officer appears on Mort's drawing board and "Beetle Bailey" readers will be invited to enter a national contest to suggest a name for the new computer. Entries will be judged by a panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
The special "Name the Tech Officer" contest is sponsored by NEI/Cartoon Art Association and is being underwritten by Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. and will benefit the Fisher House The term Fisher House may refer to:
Information about the contest and Official Rules can be obtained by visiting www.beetlebailey.com. Although no purchase or donation is necessary to enter(a), readers who participate in the contest may make donations to Fisher House Foundation. In addition, "Beetle Bailey" distributor, King Features Syndicate King Features Syndicate, a print syndication company owned by The Hearst Corporation, distributes about 150 comic strips, newspaper columns, editorial cartoons, puzzles and games to nearly 5000 newspapers around the world. King Features Syndicate is a unit of Hearst Holdings, Inc. , with the support of Dell Computer, will make a donation to Fisher House. "I am thrilled that Dell has agreed to underwrite our contest to name the new computer guy," Walker said. "Although Beetle has spent more than 50 years sowing laziness in the ranks, he has always worked hard to lighten the load for his fans - especially those among our military personnel - through laughter. "I was delighted to learn of the support Dell Computer shows for its employees who are part time U.S. National Guardsmen or reservists," Walker said. "Through the company's generous contribution to this project, I hope that together, we can generate some fun and excitement for the fans and provide additional support for our brave men and women in uniform and their families through the wonderful work of the Fisher Houses." About Fisher House Foundation The Fisher House Foundation is the national not-for-profit organization established to assist and coordinate public support for a network of 29 homes that provide a home-away-from-home for families of patients receiving care at major military and VA medical centers. Since its inception in 1990, the program has assisted more than 45,000 families by providing temporary lodging in a caring environment that allows military and veteran families to face a medical crisis together. About Beetle Bailey and Mort Walker Addison Morton Walker (born September 3, 1923 in El Dorado, Kansas), more popularly known as Mort Walker, is an American comic artist, best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. Beetle Bailey made his comic-strip debut as a college cutup cut·up n. Informal A mischievous person; a prankster. on September 4, 1950 in a mere 12 newspapers. Today King Features syndicates "Beetle Bailey" to more than 1,800 newspapers around the globe and it has become the third most widely distributed comic strip of all time. For more than half a century, Mort Walker has earned his rank as the world's most prolific syndicated cartoonist, along with stacks of prestigious honors and awards. He has been recognized not only for the wide and enduring popularity of his work but also for his stylistic innovations and his leadership in the comics field. In May 2000, during the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey", - Walker was honored by the United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local at the Pentagon with The Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service, the highest award the Secretary of the Army can bestow on a civilian. About King Features Syndicate King Features Syndicate, part of the Hearst Entertainment and Syndication Group, is one of the largest distributors of comic strips, panels and editorial features to newspapers worldwide. It tops the market with such perennial favorites such as "Blondie," "Beetle Bailey" and "Hagar the Horrible Hagar the Horrible soft-hearted, unkempt Viking whose raids yield minuscule plunder. [Comics: Horn, 299] See : Ineptitude " and successful new comics like "Mutts," "Baby Blues" and "Zits." Among its syndicated columnists are Heloise, Dan Rather, Dr. Joyce Brothers and Dr. Ruth. The company is also a leader in worldwide merchandising and licenses the rights to classic characters such as Betty Boop and Popeye. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL), the world's most preferred computer systems company, is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $31.2 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com (a) Must be 18 or over to enter, void where prohibited. U.S. residents only. To be eligible for the prizes, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT May 20, 2002. |
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