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In the mid 1940's I was a Cub Scout, that experence got me interested in becoming a Forest Ranger. However, when it became time to graduate to the BOy Scouts I found out that it was strictly a Christian orgnization, no Jews need apply.

I was so hurt by that I turned as far away from Forest Ranger as I could and became interested in Astronomy and space travel. Science Fiction became almost all that I read. I eventially became a Math Aide working of the Gemini & Apollo programs. After that I became a professional portrait photographer and then in 1988 a salesman, which wasn't what I wanted to do; but, I didn't know what else I did want to do.

It wasn't until recently that I realized that, way to late, I still wanted to be a Forest Ranger. If I had been allowed to become a Boy Scout I might have had a more satisfactory life.

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Hi, I am 1 or 2 steps removed from a direct connect to the stimulus program. I sell promotional advertising products. My sales for January & February 2010 are down 12% from 2009. That has been the trend since 2004. The drop from 2004 to 2010 is 72%.

Many of my customers have closed their doors and many others are not spending any money except for must have items like rent & utillities.

Larry 

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