Sunday, December 17, 2006

Some People Swear By This Scheme

The Outlook Is Fine (Literally)

Employees in the Portage, Indiana, city clerk's office are turning their colourful language into good cheer. Since July, workers have generated about $120 by fining themselves for using profanity in the office. The money goes into a flower vase on Clerk Ellen Mesich's desk and eventually will go to buy gift cards to give to teen cancer patients. Fines range from five cents to $1.50, except on Monday mornings, when there's a general amnesty. Some people use IOUs or pay in advance of stressful times.

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