Tales of Nudists & Onions. Part 2
Posted on Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Here's a peek at some more of my favorites:
By Jim Hussey
National Pasta Association
NPA's Web site can be found at www.ilovepasta.org. In addition to providing more than 300 pasta recipes, it also has a helpful section that illustrates pasta's many shapes. And like most associations, NPA has its enemies … in this case, the Atkins diet. So, NPA also happily provides you with a tirade about the evils of a low-carb lifestyle.
National Candle Association
Based in Washington, D.C., NCA acts as “the collective voice of the candle industry.” NCA’s Web site (www.candles.org) provides useful information, such as explaining the four elements of a candle. For those who are too lazy to look them up, they are wax, wick, fragrance and colorant. Unfortunately for fundraisers like you and me, there's no advice about how to burn a candle at both ends.
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World Sport Stacking Association
Have you seen that television commercial for an online service that features a kid stacking and re-stacking plastic cups into a variety of arrangements in a matter of only seconds? “Sport stacking” actually is an official sport with an official association. In fact, the association's board of directors voted last year to change the name of the sport from “cup stacking” to “sport stacking.” If you don't believe me, check out www.worldsportstackingassociation.org. Its logo is an illustration of stacked cups.
Help me expand my collection! Tell us about your favorite niche associations.