Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Does anyone notice a problem with the picture below? =20 David Aborn Chattanooga, TN =20 Take an Endangered Bird under Your Wing 17f7569.jpg Protect critical habitat for the last wild flock of migrating whooping cranes on the planet with a symbolic adoption today. 17f75f5.jpg Adopt <http://nwf.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB11493617926X2984229X293755Xdawn-ford%40comca= st. net> a Whooper -- Just $30 Whooper <http://nwf.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB11493617926X2984230X293755Xdawn-ford%40comca= st. net> Two-fer -- Just $50=20 Adopt a whooping crane and receive a handy travel mug* to use on your = own memorable journeys. <http://nwf.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB11493617926X2984229X293755Xdawn-ford%40comca= st. net> 17f76be.jpgAdopt two special whoopers and receive an extra travel = mug* to share with a friend. =20 <http://nwf.m0.net/m/s.asp?HB11493617926X2984230X293755Xdawn-ford%40comca= st. net> 17f7718.jpg=20 *While supplies last. 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