New Modem Blues
         

                                              For release Dec 26, 1994

              ([Your City, Your State])--  Many [Your City] residents 
 
         received new modems for Christmas, but may not know what to 
 
         do with them.  Even though they may have received some 
 
         information on National Online Services, there are local 
 
         options available.
 
              [Your BBS] Computer Bulletin Board is just one of those 
 
         options.  By calling [BBS Number] new users can "test drive" 
 
         that new modem and open up a new world of information.  [Your 
 
         BBS] is part of the International Message Network [Your 
 
         Network] which exchanges messages with others worldwide.
 
              Shareware, or Try Before You Buy, programs are also 
 
         available for download on [Your BBS].  Residents wishing to 
 
         challenge themselves or others can play the games online at 
 
         [Your BBS].
 
              [The "test drive" on [Your BBS] is free, and 
 
         subscriptions are available for only [Your Rate], much lower 
 
         than the cost of the national Online Services.] {or 
 
         alternatively:}
 
              [Not only is the "test drive" free, but there is no 
 
         charge at anytime for use of [Your BBS].]
 
         For more information, call [Your name] voice at [Your Voice 
 
         Phone].
 
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         (Editors note:  Even though this story is embargoed for use 
 
         on December 26, [Your Name] is available for interviews in 
 
         advance at [Your Voice Phone])