Monday, March 13, 2006

Uncle Sam wants you

Or possibly not. Seems there are three factors which can help those in the prime recruiting age group of 17 to 24 be less desirable to the US Military. The secret lies in the following points:
* the rising rate of obesity; some 30 percent of U.S. adults are now considered obese;
* a decline in physical fitness; one-third of teenagers are now believed to be incapable of passing a treadmill test; and
* a near-epidemic rise in the use of Ritalin and other stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Potential recruits are ineligible for military service if they have taken such a drug in the previous year.
More details on the Yahoo site, but be quick because their stories don't seem to stay up that long.
A tattoo can also help you appear less attractive so imagine what having KlingonHave you always wanted Klingon ridges in your forehead or Devil horns sprouting from your skull? Another reason to make the appointment for a subdermal implant sooner rather than late.

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