Welcome to the Different Drum! Check out what's new and what's going
on this week at the Different Drum. Check out who else has visited
The Different Drum at the Meet and Greet Station; e-mail me with your
opinion on the latest poll; and submit any contest ideas to me! Enjoy!
**HEY!**
Tell your friends about this site and win prizes! That's right! For
every new member, you can win prizes from Columbia House Online and/or
Grouper Technologies! So spread the word!
The Different Drum introduces a new monthly column written by
surfer, Kaitlyn Jefferson, 18, from Elk Horn, Kentucky.
Read on!
"DANCE TO A DIFFERENT DRUM"
by: Kaitlyn Jefferson
Many people think that following the crowd is a safe place to
be...and it is. You don't have to worry about embarrasing yourself
or standing out or being unique. All you have to worry about is
being just like your next-door neighbor.
Hey, GET REAL! Don't you want to be unique? Don't you want to stand
out as a style god or goddess? Don't you want to impress people with
your own sense of wit and charm? I thought so! Well, this is what I
hope you will get from this column; a sense of encouragement,
understanding, and motavation to make your own choices, think your
own ideas, explore yourself.
This month, I want to talk about a simple change you can make. Many
try desperately to keep up with the fashion train that rolls through
like a thunderstorm, it's here one minute, makes a bang, and leaves
the next minute. Women especially, throw away hundreds of dollars
trying to get the latest trendsetting outifits and accessories. Let
me ask you, is it really worth it? I don't think so!
There is a short list circulating around with a list of inexpensive
clothing items that can be worn in many different ways to look stylish
and also have been proven to be stylish throughout trendsetting
moments.
The list is as follows:
Women-a basic long-sleeve white button-down shirt; a pair of simple
black shoes; a pair of comfortable jeans; a basic tank top; silver
jewelry; ponytail holders and make-up that matches your skin tones
and eye color.
Men-a basic long-sleeve white button-down shirt; a pair of comfortable
jeans; a non-elaborate necktie; boxer shorts; and aftershave.
This list has been said to be prooved correct and is helping thousands
spend less money on clothes and still look good and look trendy.
MEET AND GREET STATION
The latest surfers to surf on over to the Different Drum!
Soon the surfers will have e-mail addresses posted where you can
e-mail them!
Janet Cole- Boone, North Carolina
Kevin Lowe- Buffalo, New York
Meredith Blanchard- Atlantic City. New Jersey
Hope Daniels- Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lucy Vaughn- Green Bay, Wisconson
Mary Bartridge-Gary, Indiana
Scott Johannsan-Lulea, Sweeden
Martha Little-Galena, Idaho
Joel Chambers-Wilmington, North Carolina
Carla Marks-Richmond, Virginia
Melissa Justice-Richmond, Virginia
Aaron Slate-Dodge City, Kansas
Anna Gonzalez-Vigo, Spain
Harrison Black-Ontario, Canada
Marla Austin-Syracuse, New York
Tarah Austin-Syracuse, New York
Maria Lipe-Pheonix, Arizona
Sandy Crasner-Fayetteville, North Carolina
**NEW!**
Danielle Isaacs-independence, Missouri
Jerry Emmonson-Lorain, Ohio
E-mail me and I'll post you up!
THE POLL
Do you think that extra-terrestrial beings exist? Why or why not?
The Latest Poll Results [Updated Sunday, December 17, 1997]
YES, they exist: 56
NO, they do not exist: 41
**NEW!**
WHO Knows?: 3
Some comments:
"It says in the Bible that we on Earth are the only creatures in the
universe. No other beings exist."-Heidi Nicholas
"I think that they do exist. Why should Earth be the only life-
containing planet in all of the universe(s)?-Vince Mahony
"I agree that there are aliens. It's just stupid to beleive that
there aren't creatures on other planets in other galaxies."-Lori Kiss
"Sure there are. Aliens do exist. I've seen an UFO."-Billy Garris
"No way. Absolutely not. There is no such thing as an alien. People
are getting too wrapped up in Hollywood's imagination."-Carrie Martin
"Yeah, right. Aliens are a figment of the imagination. Just like
mermaids, unicorns, and honest politicians."-Joey Parker
CONTEST SUBMISSIONS
Got an idea for a kickin' contest? Tell me! It just may be The
Different Drum's next contest! Don't worry, I'll give you full credit
for the idea. I'm not a selfish person. I want The Different Drum to
be a cool place to hang out and have fun! So, submit those ideas to
me and check back to see if your contest got chosen!
See the latest Different Drum Contest in the Contest Corner below!
The Different Drum now has a new contest! Enter to win!
The December Contest:
by George Bennings, 28, of York, UK
The Artistic Difference
Do you know how to make graphics? How about awesome graphics? Original,
unique, interesting graphics? If you can, this is a contest you will
want to check out.
Submit ONE graphic by e-mail to Rebecca at r.taylor@mailexcite.com by
December 31 and if it is the best graphic we recieve, you could win
FREE stuff from your choice of Air-Shop or American Eagle! Curtosy of
yours truly! How nice am I!:)
But you must have a totally kick butt graphic! I will display all of
the winning graphics right here at The Different Drum for everyone to
see how artisically different and awesome you are!
GRAND PRIZE: Win FREE stuff from your choice of Air-Shop or American
Eagle!
FIRST PRIZE: Get $10 off your next purchase at American Eagle with a
Gift Cartificate!
SECOND PRIZE: Totally free Air-Shop Catalogs in the mail!
So get those graphics to me, for a chance to win awesome prizes!
Deadline: December 31, 1997
**ANNOUNCEMENT!**
Want to submit a contest to the Different Drum? E-mail me!
