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Original URL: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/02/special_projects_burro/

El Reg appoints Special Projects Burro

Hairy mascot for audacious spaceplane missions

By Lester Haines

Posted in SPB, 2nd March 2012 13:00 GMT

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Video It's Friday, so we're sure you'll join us in raising a glass to Iberian beast of burden Aladdin - as of right now our official Special Projects Burro.

Veteran followers of El Reg will recall that Aladdin was born [1] back in September 2010...

Aladdin and mum Susi

...and has since grown into a fine, strapping and extremely hairy lad:

Aladdin poses for the camera

The idea of appointing a Special Projects Bureau Special Projects Burro (SPBSPB) actually came from you, our beloved readers, and we're happy to oblige.

Here's a short vid showing Aladdin's credentials for the job. You're invited to suggest just what his future role at the SPB might be...

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