For more information,
visit http://www.ereleases.
"This program gives our fans the opportunity to provide a lifeline of
safety and hope for women in our community suffering from domestic abuse.
-- Eagles participation in Verizon Wireless' annual "Packs for Pride"
project, an initiative coordinated by local Verizon Wireless
employees in the company's Philadelphia Region that provides
backpacks filled with clothing , toys and other items to children
living in domestic violence shelters and safe houses. To preview and request broadcast-quality
video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log
on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
http://www.

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Hintees Graphics: New Apparel Company Champions Women's Issues

Abuseproof.hintees.. Donations are accepted at all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
in the Philadelphia Tri-State Region and at company retail locations across
the country.com/hopeline. Headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications
(NYSE: VZVOD; London). Find more information on the Web
at http://www.

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Issues-free. The company offers two
distinct lines: Girlfriend Tees, fitted designs with the "Independent and
simply loving it," "Issues-free," and "Abuseproof!" slogans; and Tease Tees, a
line of shirts with more provocative slogans, sized generously for around-the-
house wear. On more than one occasion, he said, women have asked him why he
chose to create t-shirts for strong women. I am proud that
Girlfriend Tees and Tease Tees help women embrace and proclaim that
independence. Every year 130 million
handsets are thrown out, creating 65,000 tons of trash.

4 million voice and data customers.

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is something I can't say to you, because you're the best!"
The fact that Bascom is a man promoting women's independence hasn't gone
unnoticed. But, said Bascom , men too should
speak out against issues like violence toward women and the subordinate roles
many women feel forced to take in their marriages and their careers.
Eagles fans can bring their wireless phones to the team's home game,
against the San Diego Chargers, October 23, and deposit them in the HopeLine
collection bins as they enter Lincoln Financial Field."
Since the 2003-2004 season , Verizon Wireless has been the official
wireless provider for the Philadelphia Eagles, collaborating with the team on
initiatives that have included:
-- Sponsorship of the Philadelphia Eagles Coach's Corner, which lets
Verizon Wireless customers sign up to receive exclusive Eagles news,
via text messages to their wireless phones, directly from the team.

shelters society

For store locations and additional information, visit
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com.

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"I have long had a deep unease about the way many women are stifled and
limited, even though they know deep down that they can function excellently
beyond these boundaries," Bascom stated."

CONTACT:
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Hintees Graphics
201-562-6030
hinteesgraphics@aol . HopeLine also makes financial grants to domestic violence
organizations. We
know we can count on our fans to help us beat last year's collection total of
more than 600 phones by bringing their phones to the game or donating them at
any Verizon Wireless store across the region," said Tammy Reid, wife of Eagles
Head Coach Andy Reid.verizonwireless.

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, Independent and simply loving
it .

Verizon Wireless and the Philadelphia Eagles Team Up Again to Combat Domestic Violence in Philadelphia

Additionally, the program provides an environmentally friendly
method for recycling no-longer -used cell phones. Wireless phones can be
dropped off at the four main gates, the club + suite gate entrances and
employee check-in and press gates.
-- Free football skills development clinics led by Eagles players for
Philadelphia-area youth. For more information on the 2005
Philadelphia Eagles, visit the Eagles official Web site at
http://www.verizonwireless.

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So
when Bascom decided to start a company offering t-shirts imprinted with his
own slogans and typographic designs, Bascom turned those strengths into
slogans, and Hintees Graphics (http://www..com
http://www.
"By simply donating a wireless phone you are no longer using, you can
truly make a difference for victims of domestic violence," said Christine
Baron, president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia Tri-State Region. "Verizon
Wireless is thrilled that the Philadelphia Eagles are once again participating
in our efforts to prevent domestic violence.

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When entrepreneur Harold Bascom thought of
women , those were the strengths he most wanted them to be able to claim. "I have always had a deep concern about the sad
quality of life too many women lead, a quality of life that for too long has
been dictated by the mores of a male-dominated society.hintees. Through Verizon Wireless' HopeLine(R) program , the
phones will be refurbished and recycled or sold with proceeds used to purchase
cell phones for use by domestic violence victims in emergency or threatening
situations. The HopeLine wireless phone collection
will begin at 10 a. and last until game time, 1 p.

Since 1995, Verizon Wireless has collected more than two million used
wireless phones for the benefit of domestic violence victims and advocacy
groups.

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com) was born.
"I am dedicated to helping women become less dependent and more
assertive," Bascom explained. Hintees Graphics was
created for women who are not afraid to stand up against abuse and dependence
- and for those women who someday may finally stand up and say 'no more.'"
Through Hintees slogans, Bascom hopes to encourage women to own their
independence and break out of the weaker-sex mold.com.m.
-- Eagles home game ticket donations to families throughout the region
living in domestic violence shelters and safe houses.

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partner, their slogans are self-confident: "It is mine to share with whomever
I choose," "I fake it! (but with you, I don't have to)," and "My last lover
was better .m. All wireless phone models, batteries and chargers from any
carrier are accepted.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation 's most reliable wireless
network, serving 47.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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"It is high time women are true to
themselves as individuals - able enough to stand independently on their own,
if they so choose or if circumstances dictate that they must.com

This release was issued through eReleases(TM).

PHILADELPHIA, Verizon Wireless and the
Philadelphia Eagles will team up for the third year in a row to collect no-
longer-used wireless phones that will benefit victims of domestic violence in
the Philadelphia area.com.

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