By: Mark Fitzgerald
A LOOK INTO the media gift bag distributed at the Democratic
convention in Chicago found the
following:
GOOD STUFF
u Sara Lee Break Aways strawberry cereal bar
u Drango mint chocolates from Marshall Field's department store
u Computer mouse pad from WMX Technologies Inc.
u Wrigley's Winterfresh chewing gum
u "Limited Convention Edition" of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese dinner
u Mass transit system map from the Regional Transportation Authority
u "Management Guest Pass" for two to a hip nightclub, drink
u Miller Lite beer "Party Card" for discounts at bars and restaurants
u Notecard with photo of Buckingham Fountain from Sunburst Souvenirs
u Reporter's notebook, visitors' and hospitality guides from Ameritech
u September edition of Chicago magazine
u Quaker Oats' Chewy granola bar
u Bumper stickers from Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks teams
u Airline reservations software from United Airlines
u "Commemorative" phone cards from Ameritech and Sprint
u Free admission passes to Arlington Racetrack
u Tote bag from C-SPAN
BORING STUFF
u Propaganda from city of Chicago recycling program, Chicago Cultural Center and Harold Washington Library Center
u Propaganda from Chicago Board Options Exchange disguised as postcard
u Propaganda from Bloomingdales disguised as set of 19 postcards, only three of which were showing Chicago scenes
u Map of Dave & Buster's tourist trap restaurant and "Welcome" pass with no discounts
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