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By TOM McCOURTSun Advocate reporter
Each month the Sun Advocate presents two views of the same subject as columnists Terry Willis and Tom McCourt see it.
Ah, wilderness.
Will there ever be enough of it? The government is manufacturing it as fast as they can but demand always seems to outstrip the supply.
So it is in Carbon County.
The wilderness issue has created a possible showdown between the county and BLM in the near future. It's almost high noon, and both sides are popping their knuckles, pulling back their coattails, and practicing their steely-eyed stares. It all started when BLM tossed aside an agreement they had made with county officials and notified the county that they plan to designate more than 45,000 acres of Nine Mile and Desolation Canyon as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC).
The area impacted in Carbon County alone covers more than 26,000 acres, about 41 square miles. The land is smack dab in the middle of the fastest growing energy field in the United States, and heaven knows we need the oil and gas. The BLM action will prohibit all energy development in the affected area.
County officials have cried fowl, and in December they shot off a letter of protest to Patrick Gibbons, the head of the regional BLM office in Price. In the letter, county officials accuse BLM of breaking an agreement reached by both parties at a meeting in May 2005, when the BLM agreed to work with the county to protect sensitive sites in the area without restricting other land uses. And, they reminded BLM that in 2003, the state and BLM signed a "No More Wilderness" agreement that repealed all wilderness inventory areas created by the Clinton administration and prohibited similar wilderness designations in the future.
Now, the county says, BLM is attempting to sneak wilderness in the back door by declaring vast areas to be ACEC areas. The county plans to unite with Uintah and Emery counties and "go to whatever lengths necessary" to block the BLM proposal.
I agree with the county's stand on this issue. In the dangerous political and economic climate of today's world, energy development trumps wilderness in my book.
We are one of the most energy rich nations in the world, and yet we import most of our fuel. Part of the reason is because it's easier and cheaper to import foreign oil than to fight the endless environmental legal challenges. Every effort to drill for oil, mine coal, or even handle nuclear material, is blocked by legal action from environmental groups. And more and more, government is complicit in frustrating efforts to develop our natural resources, as seen with the recent ACEC proposals and congress voting down attempts to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
In my humble opinion, our government and extreme environmental groups have placed all of us in grave danger by allowing this to happen over the past 30 years.
Our nation is at war with multi-national terrorists who recognize no sovereign or moral boundaries, and those foreign nations who supply more than half of our crude oil are more vulnerable to attack than we are. It happened to Kuwait in 1990. Other oil rich nations are targets for radical insurrection and take-over, as happened to Iran in 1979 and Afghanistan in the 1990s.
Iran is now developing nuclear weapons and the Israelis are sure to intervene. The Shiites and Sunni Muslims in Iraq are on the verge of a religious civil war that could spread all over the world. A big war is very likely in the Middle East soon.
And if that isn't enough to worry about, the royal family of Saudi Arabia is rooted on shaky ground. The oil princes walk a thin line between Islamic extremists and New York financiers. The house of Saud could come crashing down at any time, leaving our gas gauges pointing at empty. The danger is very real.
We need fossil fuels to turn the wheels of industry, fight the war on terror, and keep the home fires burning. There is no alternative at the present time. We must have a sure domestic supply that isn't affected by foreign wars and political intrigues. We must have an oil supply that can't be shut off by some pompous potentate in a foreign land when things don't suit his fancy. And we can never allow ourselves to be held hostage because some terrorist group has a bloody hand on the oil spigot.
We must develop and maintain our own fossil fuel supply until a viable alternative is found. We have no choice in the matter. Our standard of living, our freedom, and our very lives may depend on it. We simply must drill in places like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and we've got to drill on the book cliffs, Tavaputs, San Rafael Swell, and Nine Mile canyon if necessary. That's where the oil and gas is.
And I completely understand the environmental concerns. My roots are deep in Nine Mile canyon and my heart lives there.
But the most important thing in all of this is that we owe our children a secure future. All the wilderness in the world won't help them find jobs, win wars, or live free. We cannot relegate future generations to be slaves to other nation's oil policies or to have their lives and livelihoods embroiled in endless foreign wars and the protecting of foreign energy sources. Haven't we had enough of that already?
We have the technology, means, and resources to be energy independent and still protect our beautiful open spaces. We lack only the will to make it happen. It is time for all sides to come together and work for the common good on this matter. With proper planning, oversight, and mutual respect for things natural, cultural, historical, and non-renewable, I think we can have the best of both sides of this issue. Compromise is the key.
The future of our nation hangs in the balance.
I can't believe you think the government is manufacturing wilderness. Actually our government is leasing and selling it as fast as congress will allow it. Every time there is a section of land that there is an outcry to protect, everyone's hackles go up.
You are right that this is another area of showdown between the BLM and the county. In the end the areas will probably end up opened up to oil and gas exploration and drilling.
Areas of Critical Concern (ACEC) are just that, areas that need to be looked at carefully to make sure that the benefits do not destroy the area they will invade. An ACEC does not ban drilling and exploration. Actually if it is declared, Nine Mile will have less protection than it does now.
Also did you know that the sections of Nine Mile that are in Uintah and Duchesne have been an ACEC for around 15 years? An ACEC does not cover private land. There is a lot of private land in the Nine Mile area.
How is it that technology in telecommunications and computers has developed so rapidly in the past 20 years, but we can't seem to move beyond the use of fossil fuels as our sole means to heat our homes and transport ourselves? Instead of continuing to devour the finite and polluting resources of oil, gas and coal, why are we not pushing to become the lead in energy sources that do not leave us dependent on foreign sources?
We might be the most energy rich nation in the world, but we are also the most energy consumptive country on the planet too. Profit, not extreme environmentalists have driven our energy policy in recent years. During our last "energy" crisis this summer, big oil company profits skyrocketed. Do you know that we import more oil from Canada than from the Middle East?
We love our oil dependant lifestyle. SUV's are still very popular. We complain about how much it costs to heat our homes, but we are buying bigger and bigger houses which need to be heated.
There was a lot of moaning about high gas prices last year, but no one really reduced their driving miles. Oil consumptive toys are as popular as ever. There are tons of 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, and boats to go around. Packaging made of petrol-chemical products has reached the point of ridiculousness. Everything has two or three layers of plastic "protection" around it. Ninety percent of my garbage is from the packaging of the products I buy.
We crave open areas, which is why we continue to move further from our work sites. So we need to drive more each day. And because everyone is doing it, then there is gridlock.
We need to change our lifestyle. Drilling in the arctic, Nine Mile and other critical areas is a myopic view of the problem. Each of us can do our part to keep from being held hostage by both terrorists and the big oil companies. Are we willing to do what it takes? Well, we better think hard about it or some day we may not get to choose how we make it without fossil fuel products. Development fragments and permanently changes the environment that it occurs in.
You are right; we owe our children a secure future. That future is dependent on a balance of available energy and a healthy planet that can continue to sustain lives like we enjoy now. If we, as a society, didn't value wilderness and wild areas, then why are some of the most popular calendars and computer screen savers full of wilderness type scenes?
Our development of alternative energy sources needs to be put first and foremost in our energy policy. Our county has built its economy in the energy business and there is no reason that it can't continue in that direction. We just need to keep our heads out of the past, because it will not be our savior. We can allow the county to have every available inch developed by the oil, gas and the coal industry. But that is short sighted thinking. We will benefit for the next 10 or so years, but where will we be then.
You're also right about the future of our nation hanging in the balance.
As Joni Mitchell once sang in her song "Don't it always seem to go that you don't know whatcha got till it's gone, they paved paradise and put in a parking lot!"


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A week ago this evening, President Obama announced to the world that American special forces had tracked down and killed Osama Bin Laden. There was rejoicing in the streets. I understood why this would be so, but it made me uncomfortable.
But what made me even more uncomfortable was learning that President Obama has since said that anyone who disagrees with Bin Laden's murder needs to have their head examined. I was quite disappointed with this statement. Again, I understand why Bin Laden had to die; but I can never rejoice at the killing of any human being. And I cannot be proud of officially state-sanctioned murder, even of someone like Bin Laden.
For me to be proud of our country in this situation, we would have had to demonstrate to the world how our values differ from Bin Laden's. I don't want to second-guess the soldiers in the situation; I will never know what happened or what could have happened. I would not have wanted to be in their position, and I'm grateful for their service, bravery and skill. I am proud of them for minimizing the number of deaths in the operation, for only wounding — rather than killing — Bin Laden's wife.
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Former USU Eastern Men's Head Basketball Coach Christopher Dewitt Craig was arrested in Price early Thursday when police learned that he had returned to Carbon County.
County faces disaster designation because of long drought
Last week two official things happened that once again officially put Utah on the map as having a very dry year.
Coming soon: An off-highway trail near you
The dream of having an ATV/recreational trail system that will stretch from one side of Carbon County to the other is coming closer to reality every day. And that is proven by one little fact....
Test of confidenceat County Fair
That's a quarter balanced on Richard Root's ear as he stands very still while yo-yo master Dale Myrberg demonstrates precision casting. Myrberg clipped the coin - without hitting Root - during a performance on stage at the Carbon County Fair Satu...
Red Cross schedules blood drives in Price
Summer might be drawing to a close, but the need for blood is constant. With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, a time when many blood donors may be vacationing, the American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that they can donate blood...
USFS has new maps for Manti-LaSal
The Manti-La Sal National Forest has published new visitor maps and is selling them at each of its offices in Ephraim, Ferron, Moab, Monticello and Price. The vinyl-coated maps are full color and show features on the forest as well as adjacent lan...
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Average retail gasoline prices in Utah have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.71/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,171 gas outlets in Utah. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.0 cen...
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It seems these days that I am looking back more often than forward. This afternoon, after the Mariner's game was rained out, my thoughts turned to our mother. She was born on the hard-scrabble plains of the Oklahoma pan-handle, in 1910. She and her sisters walked a distance to a one-room schoolhouse. When they went to town, they rode in a buckboard wagon behind a team of horses. She was something of a show-off: she would climb the ladder of the windmill and swing from the platform while her older sister screamed for her to come down before she fell. Her mother had a serious heart problem which took her life while Mother was quite young. However, each night before bed, their home had to be spic-and-span: if her mother died during the night she did not want neighbors or relatives to see their home in anything but perfect condition.
The family was quite poor. Mother's father was a part-time and not too successful farmer. He augmented the family income as a traveling salesman. The mother of one of Mother's classmates owned a clothing store. The store had a beautiful winter coat: blue with a black velvet collar. Mother anxiously waited for her father to return from his latest sales trip. When he arrived, he brought her a new winter coat. He was so proud that he'd found one he could afford: it was brown and very plain. Mother loved him very much and nothing was ever said about the beautiful blue coat.
Through her own efforts she graduated from nursing school and became a registered nurse. When she married, the one wedding gift they received was a tablecloth. She lost two children. Her oldest daughter died of cancer at the age of nineteen. She lost a second male child through miscarriage. She lived through the Great Depression, World Wars One and Two, the Korean conflict, and Vietnam. She lived to see us land men on the moon. She lived to witness the Columbine school massacre. She died just short of the age of ninety; and one year short of 9/11/2001.


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Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is an important but preventable mode of infection. Prevention depends on identifying pregnant women infected with HIV and offering medications during pregnancy which can dramatically decrease the chances of transmission. Currently universal screening of all pregnant women for HIV is recommended in the province of Ontario. Unfortunately the rates of screening are still low: estimates place the average rate at 50% -60%. We believe that rates in our clinic at the Women's Health Care Centre are significantly higher in part because all our patients have a first obstetrical visit. This is an unhurried visit with a trained obstetrical nurse who offers pre-test counselling and explores reasons why patients refuse testing. We hypothesize that with this system, acceptance rates for HIV screening are significantly higher than the provincial average.
AIDS Virus
Procedure: HIV screening in pregnancy
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|HIV Testing in Pregnant Women: An Evaluation of an Opt-Out Strategy in an Ambulatory Care Clinic Setting
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|September 2003
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We hypothesize that by having a dedicated and unhurried intake visit with a trained obstetrical nurse, pregnant women will be more likely to accept antenatal HIV testing. We further hypothesize that in our obstetrical clinic at the Women's Health Care Centre, the application of a universal opt-out screening policy will result in a testing rate that is higher than the provincial average.
This is a two part study. The first part will be a retrospective chart review while the second part will be a prospective cohort study. All antenatal patients with first visits at our clinic will be included. For the retrospective portion, 537 charts will be reviewed. For the prospective portion, 537 patients will be enrolled prospectively using a data sheet which will be included in all charts starting when the study begins. For both portions, the following information will be obtained:
- presence of HIV test
- result of test
- if test not performed, the reason documented, in any
- if testing refused, the reason for refusal
Additional information that will be obtained includes:
- number of HIV positive pregnant women cared for in our clinic during the study period
- percentage of positive cases
- difference in testing (acceptance) rates between the retrospective and prospective (when data sheet in use) portions of the study.
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All pregnant women attending antenatal intake appointments at the Women's Health Care Centre at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada between September 2003 and February 2006.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All pregnant women attending antenatal intake appointments at the Women's Health Care Centre at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada between September 2003 and February 2005.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any pregnant women obtaining antenatal care at other health care facilities.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00393302
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HIV testing in pregnant women
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Beloit/Watertown, WI -- The Beloit College Men's Soccer team was disappointed again on Wednesday night at the Strong Complex Soccer Field, going to overtime with visiting Marian University before dropping a 2-1 decision late in the first extra period.
After a scoreless opening half and nearly 15 minutes of the second half, Beloit jumped on top when Danny Hodorowski scored on a scramble in front of the Sabres' net at 59:48. Sean Little got the assist. But MU tied it up at 1-all less than two minutes later, converting off a corner kick.
Both teams had chances in the remaining 29 minutes of regulation but neither cashed in. With 39 seconds left in the first ten-minute overtime, Marian found the back of the net to score the win.
BJ Kiser had nine saves in goal for the Bucs. The teams were even with 20 shots apiece though Marian held the advantage on corners 11-2.
On Thursday the Buccaneer dropped a 3-0 match to Maranatha Baptist College on the road. MBBC opened the scoring at 13:12 and added a second goal at 39:12 to lead 2-0 at the break. They closed out the scoring at the 52:13 mark.
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He was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Thomas W. and Pearl Hoover Bean. Bill's proudest moment was being recognized as the first Eagle Scout for Akron Boy Scout Troop 74. He lived most of his life in Orlando, Fla., before moving to Georgia over 15 years ago.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Bean.
Survivors include: his wife, Nancy Winslow Bean of Clayton and Newbury; a daughter, Kimberly Brastoff (Robert) of Newbury; and three grandchildren, Jared Bogan of Galloway, Ohio, HannaRose Brastoff and Rowan Brastoff, both of Newbury.
A private service will be held at a later date.
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CANTON - State auditors have released reports that criticize Cantons town and village court systems for failing to make sure all money collected from defendants was properly recorded and accounted for.
The Office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli concluded that the justices in both town and village courts did not ensure that court clerks were reconciling bank accounts.
Town and village boards were also faulted for lack of oversight.
We found significant weaknesses in the courts internal controls and a lack of oversight of the courts operations by the justices and the board, auditors wrote in both reports.
The reports continue, The justices have not ensured that the clerks performed bank reconciliations or accountability analysis to account for all court funds.
Separate reports were prepared for the town and village covering the period from Aug. 1, 2010 to Aug. 22, 2011.
The two courts have traditionally operated separately, but will be consolidated Dec. 4 into a unified Canton Court system that will be operated and financed by the town board.
Town Supervisor David T. Button and Mayor David C. Curry said combining the courts should improve accountability and rectify problems cited in the audit.
The judges have reorganized the court to make them work more effectively, Mr. Button said Tuesday. We will have a unified chain of command that should make it easier for us to have more oversight.
Mr. Curry said the combined courts should improve organization.
It will be more efficient for the village and town to work on this together, he said.
During the period covered by the audit, the villages justices included Gregory Storie, William Galvin and Carol Sheesley.
The towns justices were Christopher Curley, Cathleen OHoro and Thomas Wheeler.
The reports fault justices for not ensuring that clerk duties were adequately separated between the two court clerks, Jerry L. McComber and Marc G. Armstrong.
In addition, the clerks performed all of the key aspects of the courts cash accounting functions with limited oversight,the reports state.
As a result of the court consolidation, Mr. Button said Ms. McCombers full-time job has been reduced to 20 hours a week. Mr. Armstrong will serve as senior court clerk and his position is full time.
In the November election, Ms. OHoro was re-elected justice, while Mr. Curley will continue serving his unexpired term.
The reports noted that Justice Sheesley did not meet requirements when leaving office in December 2010 and still had an open bank account.
Justice Galvins cash exceeded his known liabilities by $2,022 as of Aug. 22, 2011.
In village court, auditors noted that they found more than $20,000 in errors when reviewing court transactions in the justices fine accounts and bail activity.
The following examples were listed in the village audit:
■ In January 2011, parking fines of $665 were deposited in Justice Stories bank account, but were reported and paid from Justice Galvins bank account.
■ Justice Galvin had credit card receipts in March through May 2011 totaling $1,210, which were erroneously deposited into Justice Stories bank account.
■ In March 2011, a credit card payment of $325 due to Justice Storie was deposited to former Acting Justice Sheesleys bank account.
■ On two occasions, the village clerk-treasurer transferred $1,000 to the court to cover overdrawn bank accounts. The first loan was to former Acting Justice Sheesleys bank account in June 2010. In May 2011, it was incorrectly returned from Acting Justice Galvins bank account. The second loan was to Justice Storie in May 2011.
Both the village and town officials responded to the state audit with written corrective action plans that explain the new consolidated court system that takes effect Dec. 4.
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POTSDAM Waddingtons turn at the Bassmaster Elite Series in August generated $1.03 million to $3.38 million, according to an economic impact study done by six Clarkson University master of business administration students.
The students presented their findings Monday to the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators and the county Chamber of Commerce at Clarksons Student Center.
It was expected that organizing an event as large as this with more than 30,000 visitors would have a significant impact on the county, according to the student report.
More than 34,000 people were in Waddington from Aug. 8 to 11 for the tournament and to attend a festival.
Earlier this year, the county pledged $75,000 toward the cost of hosting the tournament in order to promote tourism.
Its clear the $75,000 the county invested has made significant dividends, Legislative Chairman Jonathan S. Putney, D-Waddington, said.
The county needed the tournament to generate about $2.5 million in order for it to recoup the $75,000 it gave the village of Waddington, Administrator Karen M. St. Hilaire said.
We really think it was closer to $3 million, she said.
The team of international Clarkson students determined a baseline economic impact of $1.03 million that assumes visitors spent 70 percent of the calculated expenditures at the tournament and that a multiplier effect under which a dollar spent is then spent by another individual was one.
The $3.38 million economic impact assumes that visitors spent 140 percent of calculated expenditures and that the impact factor was 1.6, meaning each dollar generated was respent several times.
To gather information, the students used both paper surveys and face-to-face interviews with visitors and vendors. They conducted 253 surveys that accounted for 668 visitors.
They also went to restaurants, motels and retail stores in Potsdam, Massena, Canton and Waddington to hand out surveys. However, most visitors stayed in Waddington.
Based on the surveys, the students estimated that 70 percent of attendees spent money on transportation, accommodations general shopping and food.
The students determined that of the money spent, 24.3 percent went for lodging, 25 percent was for non-fishing related shopping, 23 percent went to food and beverages, 17 percent was for fishing gear and 11 percent was spent on gas.
I think you justified our investment, Legislator Gregory M. Paquin, D-Massena, said.
Among the findings were:
■ Attendance was 3,639; 9,030; 11,996; and 9,435 on the four days of the event.
■ U.S. visitors accounted for 96 percent of visitors while Canadians made up 4 percent.
■ The average American spent $41.58 while the average Canadian spent $58.40.
■ The average per person gas expenditure in the county was $4.70.
■ St. Lawrence County residents made up 63 percent of the attendees.
■ The number of visitors who attended mainly for the fishing was estimated at 1,752.
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Primary Energy
based in Oak Brook, ILLINOIS (USA)
Primary Energy Recycling is a Canadian corporation organized under the laws of British Columbia and is traded on the TSX under the symbol PRI. Primary Energy Recycling is governed by a board of directors that has an independent majority.
Recycling Consultant, LLC.
based in Seattle, WASHINGTON (USA)
We provide Recycling Consulting Services to governments & business to reduce their waste disposal costs and to maximize profits on recyclable commodities such as scrap metal, waste paper and plastic scrap.
NISKAE Inc.
based in Lachine, QUEBEC (CANADA)
Specialized in wastewater treatment and recycling, NISKAE was created to answer the constantly growing need of industrial companies, to respect the rules and regulations in terms of rejecting used water. With a rapid return on investment, within a year, Niskae is offering ecological and cost saving solutions.
Eldan Recycling A/S
based in Faaborg, DENMARK
Eldan Recycling A/S is one of the leading suppliers of equipment to the recycling and waste handling industries. We design and manufacture the equipment in-house at the production facility in Faaborg, Denmark. The main field of expertise is solutions for recycling of tyre, cable, aluminium (UBCs) and WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electric Equipment). We also supply waste ...
econ industries GmbH
based in Starnberg, GERMANY
Hazardous and industrial waste technologies are our profession. The VacuDry units - a thermal desorption process working with high temperature and lowest vacuum - are state-of-the-art for treating mercury, hydrocarbon, PCB, solvent polluted sludge and soils. We also offer solidification units to stabilise inorganic ashes, dust and sludge as well as sterilising systems ...
OZONATOR Industries Limited
based in Regina, SASKATCHEWAN (CANADA)
OZONATOR Industries Ltd., the manufacturer and world distributor of the OZONATOR NG Technology - the most sustainable technology available for the sterilization of medical and bio-hazardous waste. The OZONATOR sterilization technology is based on ozone and does not use heat, steam, chemicals, microwaves or radiation to sterilize waste to 6log10 (99.9999%) reduction. The ...
Liquid Waste Technology LLC (LWT LLC)
based in New Richmond, WISCONSIN (USA)
Liquid Waste Technology (LWT) specializes in the design and manufacture of custom dredging system solutions for the dredging industry. LWT builds high quality computer and remote controlled portable dredges uniquely equipped for a variety of applications including: Dewatering Projects, Wastewater Lagoon Dredging, Water Treatment Plant Maintenance, Mine Tailings, Canal ...
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based in Newton, MASSACHUSETTS (USA)
ALA Recycling Industries is a leader in the recycling industry. For more than 20 years ALA Recycling Industries has been a premier recycling processor, dealer and consultant. We can maximize all your recycling profits by reviewing your current recycling needs and presenting you with a customized recycling program for your company.We develop long-term business ...
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NBA and Social Media, Redux
You can find Part I of my NBA social media ideas here.
I had so much fun writing up my first list of NBA social media initiatives that I thought I'd take a second pass at it.
In terms of delivering a marketing message, the NBA is in a wonderful position with extremely valuable assets: an engaging on-court product that delivers something new every night, a slew of superstars in the primes of their careers, vibrant personalities amongst players, coaches, and owners, and scores of rich content in the vaults.
NBA fans can go to a variety of different sources for news, information, and opinions about the NBA. But the NBA can leverage its assets to add value to fans beyond the third-party analysis that they can get elsewhere.
On to the ideas:
(Google+) Hangout with David Stern
If it's good enough for the President, it's good enough for anyone.
Recently, President Obama held a virtual town hall meeting on Google+. 5 handpicked individuals participated in the Hangout with the President and quizzed him on a variety of issues. In addition to the Google+ Hangout, the President also answered pre-screened questions submitted via YouTube that the public voted on.
David Stern is, by all accounts, extremely quick-witted, funny, and engaging – listen to any of his podcasts with Bill Simmons if you're not convinced. He'd kill in an environment like this. In addition to the State of the NBA press conference he gives during All-Star Weekend, the NBA should put him in front of fans in a social media setting. The hangouts could happen three times a season (start, All-Star break, end) or when major news breaks. The end of the lockout would have been a perfect time to hold one to clear the air and get fan relations moving in the right direction again.
The NBA could also have any major personality interact in a Hangout with fans. They could have Hangouts between NBA players where they discuss their favorite basketball moments or answer fan questions. Partner with USA Basketball and do a worldwide chat (actually, all of these chats should be global) with the Olympic team.
There are a couple of nice wrinkles to this plan. First, it's video – so it's naturally more engaging. From a fan perspective, you'd rather watch people talk than read an interview transcript – especially, when the personalities are the main draw. Second, with video you are creating assets that can live on all of your owned channels and can be shared across the internet. An hour-long Hangout can be broken down into several digestible pieces to be shared.
The President's Google+ Hangout was widely considered a success with over 250,000 submitted video questions and countless more viewers for the actual Hangout. That NBA could anticipate strong engagement if it deployed a similar tactic.
Road to the #Finals
The NFL had a successful initiative in the Road to the #SuperBowl effort where it partnered with Chevy to essentially create a social media dashboard for the NFL. Users could browse tweets from players on playoff teams and could also see tweets with the hashtag #superbowl.
The success of this initiative hints at a broader possibility. The NBA should create a microsite – or a page on NBA.com – that is the NBA social media hub. Create an easy interface to display tweets from every NBA player, official team handle, owner, or senior executive. Organize it whatever way works best (maybe by team).
Make it as easy as possible for your fans to view the information that they want. I'd check this site once a day, minimum.
NBA Social Charity
NBA Cares is a great initiative. It's clear that the players enjoy it and that the NBA is proud of it. We see commercials for it during every NBA game. Maybe there's a way to involve fans into the philanthropic effort.
Given the existing NBA Cares infrastructure, I think that each NBA team probably has a few charitable efforts in its region that it regularly contributes to. The NBA should create team-specific hashtags (#PistonsCare, #KnicksCare) and pledge that it will donate X number of dollars to the charity that has the highest number of hashtag mentions while guaranteeing a minimum amount to each other charitable effort, or split the X amount of dollars proportionately based on the hashtag mentions.
There's been success with social charity efforts. Street King (a client at my agency) pledged to donate a meal to a child in Africa for every Facebook visit it got during a specific week – there was a great response. The same has been done for disaster relief efforts – Bing donated money based on retweets during the Japanese tsunami.
Fans care and want to be involved. Give them ways, no matter how small, to be active.
Social Expert Community
This one is for the die hards and it's a little more involved .
Obviously, its far too hard to create a new social network around a specific affinity. It seems highly unlikely and probably inefficient to sink money into creating a social network specifically for basketball fans.
What the NBA could do instead is bake social functionality into its owned channels. Take NBA.com for example. There is a wealth of content on the site in the form of game previews, recaps, features, news stories, and opinion columns. But, aside from comments, are there any social components to the site?
The NBA should create a simple widget, embeddable in every piece of content, that allows the average fan to answer questions about the NBA and flex their NBA knowledge. Here's the wrinkle though. The questions are all predictions (e.g., "Will the Bulls beat the Sixers tomorrow night?" or "Will the Mavs be a higher seed than the Lakers in the playoffs?" or "Will LeBron win more than 3 NBA championships?"). Have the widget live on every piece of content (with questions tailored to that content), but also create a separate site where all the questions live and fans can ask their own questions also. Incentivize users to ask or answer questions by creating leaderboards and awarding prizes (trip to the All-Star Game or Finals, or season tickets) for the fan that answers the highest percentage of questions correctly. Give out badges and create levels of expertise (gamify (is that a word?) the process).
Sports fans LOVE voicing their opinion and they all think they know what's going to happen down the line – this would be a perfect outlet for them to prove exactly how smart they are.
Now I don't work for the NBA, so there's a freedom to the ideas that I can throw out in these posts. But the NBA has a certain amount of freedom too – there's a broad fan base that wants added value…just give it to them. You can be creative and you can be diverse. All of these ideas add value to the fan experience – providing access and information – deepening the fans' relationship with the NBA.
Excited to hear what other ideas you all may have.


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When we think of air pollution, we usually associate it with outdoor air. But with the growing epidemic of asthma in the United States in the last 20 years, especially among infants and children who spend most of their time inside, much attention has been given to indoor air. In fact, in 1990 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranked indoor air pollution as "a high priority public health risk."
The EPA recommends three strategies for reducing indoor air pollution:
Controlling sources of pollution,
Ventilating adequately and
Cleaning indoor air.
Before you make any changes to your indoor home environment or purchase any air cleaner products, make sure to speak with a doctor who knows your personal medical history and current condition.
Will Air Filters Really Help my Asthma or Allergies?
Although the EPA recommends air filtration, controlling the sources of allergy-causing pollution and ventilation are more important. Air cleaners are worth considering, but not as a solution to your asthma or allergy problems by themselves. In fact, research studies disagree on whether or not filters give much added relief in a clean and well-ventilated home.
While many allergens and irritants are suspended in household air, there are far more resting on surfaces like rugs, furniture and countertops. Keeping these areas clean is an important step in controlling your allergy and asthma triggers. However, the most effective step is to eliminate the source of these allergens and irritants in the first place.
Can Air Cleaners Protect Me from Secondhand Smoke?
When you shop for air cleaners, you will find several rating systems that compare filters. But these are not health-related rating systems. They are standards used by manufacturers or manufacturers' organizations, and provide little guidance for the health-conscious shopper.
How Can I Find a Quality Air Cleaner?
Although the FDA has no health-related standards, it does consider some portable air filtration systems to be Class II medical devices. In the United States, nothing can claim this status without FDA approval. To get approval, a manufacturer must show two things: (1) that the device is safe, usually indicated by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) seal, and (2) that it has a medical benefit. Look for both the UL seal and a statement of the FDA's Class II approval. If no FDA statement is available with the device, check the FDA's medical device listing before buying and always ask your doctor for guidance.
What is 'Ozone' vs. 'Ozone Byproduct'?
Most air cleaners have a normal "ozone byproduct." In fact, many of products already in your home make an ozone byproduct – kitchen mixers, ceiling fans, hair dryers, computers, TVs, copies, and more. An acceptable level for ozone byproduct for certain household devices has been set in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at a maximum 50 parts per billion (ppb), or lower*. This maximum has also been voluntarily adopted by most air filter manufacturers and makers of other household electronics.
However, machines called "ozone generators" directly produce ozone (O3) molecules -- not as a byproduct, but as a direct product -- and blows it into the room to "clean" the air. Unfortunately these "ozone generator" machines can produce ozone up to 10-times more than the acceptable standard shown above. Therefore, AAFA and other groups recommend that you do not use "ozone generator" machines in your home.
* This standard for acceptable levels of ozone byproduct are found in section 21:801.415 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard 867.
Are there Different Kinds of Air Cleaners?
Yes. Many homes have whole-house air filtration, but there are also several types of single-room air filters on the market. Here are five basis types of room air filters:
Mechanical Air Cleaners (fan-driven HEPA filters, for example). These force air through a special mesh that traps particles including allergens like pollen, pet dander and dust mites. They also capture irritant particles like tobacco smoke. The fans in these types of devices produce ozone byproduct and are usually within the acceptable level. Make sure to ask for proof from the manufacturer that their product is within the acceptable level of ozone byproduct.
Electronic Air Cleaners (ion-type cleaners, for example). These use electrical charges to attract and deposit allergens and irritants. If the device contains collecting plates, the particles are captured within the system. The ion-chargers in these types of filters produce ozone byproduct, more than fans in mechanical filters but may still be within the acceptable level. Make sure to ask for proof from the manufacturer that their product is within the acceptable level of ozone byproduct.
Hybrid air cleaners. These contain the elements of both mechanical and electronic filters.
Gas phase air cleaners. These remove odors and non-particulate pollution like cooking gas, gasses given off by paint or building materials, and perfume. They cannot remove allergenic particles.
Ozone generators [not recommended - these types of "air cleaners" are not reliable since their ozone levels usually exceed acceptable levels]. Although ozone technically clears the air of some particles, most groups do not recommend these. (Note: these are not ion-type filters; see "Electronic Filters" above.) These devices all exceed the acceptable level for ozone.
If you have concerns about any air filter you own or are planning to buy, remember to talk to your doctor first, to find out if air filtration -- and what type -- is best for you.
What is a 'HEPA' filter?
A 'HEPA' filter is a kind of mechanical air cleaner that means it's a " high-efficiency particulate air" filter. HEPA was invented during World War II to prevent the escape of radioactive particles from laboratories. To qualify as a true HEPA filter, it must be able to capture at least 99.97% percent of all particles 0.3 microns in diameter, or larger, that enter it.
What Else Should I Consider Before Buying an Air Filtration System?
If your home is heated or air conditioned through ducts, it may be possible to build filters into your air handling system. This has the advantage of the great force with which air will pass through the filter. And it eliminates a space-consuming appliance and an additional sound in your home. On the other hand, the air cleaners may be more expensive and more difficult to handle; and they may need to be changed more often. Consult your doctor and your heating service on this alternative to a portable system.
Questions to Ask Before Purchasing an Air Filter
What substances will the cleaner remove from the air in my home? What substances will it not?
What is the efficiency rating of the cleaner in relation to the "true HEPA" standard?
Will the unit clean the air in a room the size of my bedroom?
How easy/difficult is it to change the filter? (Ask for demonstration.) How often does it have to be changed? How much do replacement filters cost? Are they readily available throughout the year?
How much noise does the unit make? Is it quiet enough to run while I sleep? (Turn it on and try it, even though you will probably be in a noisy place.)


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The Maryland Teacher of the Year Program, an affiliate of the National Teacher of the Year Program puts the spotlight on outstanding teachers and the importance of the Teaching Profession. Maryland rewards Teachers of the Year with numerous awards. The Maryland Teacher of the Year receives monetary awards and extraordinary gifts including a gift, from the Maryland Automobile Dealers' Association, of a new car. The school of the Maryland Teacher of the Year also receives a $10,000 cash award from McDonald's Family Restaurants of Maryland. All 24 district Teachers of the Year meet regularly with the State Superintendent to advise her about policy and reform efforts.
Corporate sponsors underwrite the Maryland Teacher of the Year Program. They include:
Presenting Sponsors: Comcast, Maryland Automobile Dealers' Association, McDonald's Family Restaurants of Maryland, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems
Platinum Sponsors: BGE, Lockheed Martin, Maryland Public Television, NTA Life, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Gold Sponsors: The Baltimore Sun Media Group, Bank of America, The Edward St. John Foundation, Horace Mann, The Maryland State Education Association, M&T Bank, State Farm Insurance Companies, Watermark, WJZ 13
For more information on how teachers are nominated for this prestigious award, contact your local Teacher of the Year Coordinator. Please click on the following link to see the list of local Teacher of the Year Coordinators and their email address.
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President Barack Obama honors Sean McComb, National Teacher of the Year, and finalists in the East Room of the White House, May 1, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Rhonda Holmes-Blankenship became the 2013 Maryland Teacher of the Year. She is flanked by: Marisa Shockley, James Pitts, Dr. Darla Strouse, Dr. Lillian Lowery, Anne Gellrich, D'Ette Devine, John Conwell and Marie McKinney.
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Maryland Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer today was named one of four finalists for the nation's top teaching honor: National Teacher of the Year.January 12, 2011Dr. Darla Strouse, Senator Paul Sarbanes, Michelle Shearer, 2011 MD Teacher of the Year and Dr. Nancy Grasmick2011 Teacher of the Years Awards GalaOctober 8, 2010
Michelle Shearer, 2011 Maryland and National Teacher of the Year, Joshua Parker 2012 Md Teacher of the Year and Darla Strouse, Teacher of the Year Program Director at the 2012 National Teacher of the Year Conference in Dallas, Texas.January 28, 2012
What is the Teacher of the Year Program?The Maryland and National Teacher of the Year Programs recognize and honor exemplary elementary, middle, and high school teachers that are excellent instructors and education leaders in their schools and communities. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) oversees this program with all twenty-four local school systems participating. Annually, each local school system selects its top candidate for Maryland Teacher of the Year and submits the teacher's comprehensive packet to the Maryland State Department of Education which appoints a Blue Ribbon Judging Panel of education and community leaders. This panel selects the finalists and from the finalists, the Maryland Teacher of the Year. The State winner is entered in the competition for National Teacher of the Year, an esteemed position. The National Teacher leaves the classroom and spends the year as a teacher ambassador, speaking nationally and internationally. What are the selection criteria?
What are the selection criteria?Teachers fill out an application describing their professional interests, community involvement, and philosophy of teaching. They also answer questions about education issues and trends and the teaching profession. Local selection criteria vary. Contact local school systems for that information.


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angry tapir writes: "Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia have taken a step toward developing self-powered portable electronics by enabling piezoelectric thin films to turn mechanical pressure into electricity. The research combines piezoelectrics, which are materials capable of converting pressure into electrical energy, and microchip manufacturing or thin film technology."
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When the days get short and the water gets icy, Patagonia's Shelled Insulators come into their own. Now made with fully bonded, 3-layer polyester soft-shell fabric that includes a windproof membrane with Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish and soft, grid-backed interior, these pants provide tough, water-resistant performance, full-stretch freedom and unparalleled coziness under waders. For increased convenience and a touch of civilization, Patagonia's designers have also added belt loops and a zippered fly. Details include two front tricot-lined pockets, a zippered horizontal hip pocket, and gusseted cuffs with hook-and-loop adjustment for secure fit at the ankle.
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Braidwood Generating Station announced today that proceeds from its thirteenth annual Fishing for a Cure tournament will be directed to the Coal City and Diamond Disaster Relief Effort.
BRACEVILLE, Ill. – Braidwood Generating Station announced today that proceeds from its thirteenth annual Fishing for a Cure tournament will be directed to the Coal City and Diamond Disaster Relief Effort.
Since Exelon's Fishing for a Cure tournament began more than a decade ago, 16 local charities and community organizations have benefited from its proceeds. To date, the event has raised more than $300,000 for charity. Three weeks ago, the question of what community effort would be the benefactor of the 2014 event became very obvious. A viciously powerful and destructive tornado ripped through the communities of Coal City and Diamond. In an instant, whole families were uprooted from their homes. "As we always do when faced with a challenge, this community comes together and endures," said Neal Nelson, Coal City mayor. "The tornado's energy of destruction was terrifying, but it can't match the energy of our community to pick up the pieces and lend a hand to our neighbors. We greatly appreciate Exelon's support." "This event has always been about showcasing our community spirit," said Braidwood Site Vice President Mark Kanavos. "This year, that sense of community is greater than ever. It is gratifying to know that this tournament will be able to provide resources and assistance to those most affected." Over the past few weeks, Exelon employees have banded together to support the effort by collecting needed items for tornado victims, fundraising and volunteering in clean-up projects.
Following the storm, Exelon donated hundreds of items needed by relief workers, including safety glasses, work gloves, safety vests, flashlights and batteries. In addition, Exelon has committed $25,000 to the local American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in Illinois. The company is also matching employee donations to eligible non-profit relief agencies.
The Fishing for a Cure 2014 team bass tournament will be held on Saturday, April 19 on Braidwood Lake. Complete details including rules and entry forms will be available in mid-January. Visit www.exeloncorp.com/fishing for more information. Braidwood Generating Station is approximately 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The station's two nuclear energy units can produce a total of more than 2,300 megawatts at full power – enough electricity to power more than 2 million typical homes.
Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) is the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with 2012 revenues of approximately $23.5 billion. Headquartered in Chicago, Exelon has operations and business activities in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Exelon is one of the largest competitive U.S. power generators, with approximately 35,000 megawatts of owned capacity comprising one of the nation's cleanest and lowest-cost power generation fleets. The company's Constellation business unit provides energy products and services to approximately 100,000 business and public sector customers and approximately 1 million residential customers. Exelon's utilities deliver electricity and natural gas to more than 6.6 million customers in central Maryland (BGE), northern Illinois (ComEd) and southeastern Pennsylvania (PECO).


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I am a Texan; born and raised in the deserts of West Texas. Being surrounded by that much beach and no ocean has cultivated a love of the mountains, tall green trees, and clear mountain lakes. When I am not traveling the southeast as an admission counselor for Oglethorpe, you can find me outside: trail running, riding my mountain bike, hiking, and spending time with my family.
I like to think of myself as a modern-day Renaissance man. I graduated from Oglethorpe in December of 2009 with a B.A. in English, focusing heavily on Arthurian Literature. I was also a starter on the Stormy Petrel Baseball team. I am constantly pushing myself to learn new things, believing firmly that the only limits of our knowledge and abilities are ones we place on ourselves. This love of learning and pushing my limits was instilled in me from a young age but blossomed into an unquenchable thirst during my years at Oglethorpe. I was constantly asked to think beyond my singular point of view and do all that I could to understand why I believe what I believe.
One of my favorite quotes comes from Michel Legrand and was introduced to me by one of my high school English teachers: "The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know." Never stop seeking knowledge and understanding; there are infinite possibilities.
Favorite spot on campus: The athlete in me holds a dear love for Hermance Stadium, and the academic in me loves the view of the quad from the library (around 4 a.m. on nights before final papers are due).
Favorite OU tradition: Petrels of Fire. Every Oglethorpe Day, beginning on the first stroke of noon, students attempt to circumnavigate the Academic Quad before the twelfth stroke chimes (less than 30 seconds).
Favorite OU trivia: Ask me where the elephant bones are buried.
Favorite Atlanta restaurant: The Atlanta tradition, The Varsity.
Favorite book: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.
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(August 17, 2012) – Due to reductions in state funding over the past several years totaling $750 million, the CSU closed admissions for spring 2013 except for a limited number of students. There are 10 CSU campuses that are currently accepting applications from new students for that term and those will primarily be students who have earned an Associate Degree for Transfer from a California Community College.
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HOUSTON, July 26 -- US crude oil prices dropped on the New York Mercantile Exchange July 25, which analysts attributed to cautiousness by traders because talks appeared to have stalled in Washington, DC, regarding an agreement to raise the government debt limit and avoid a default by Aug. 2.
The US Congress is divided as lawmakers pursue rival budget plans, potentially bringing the government closer to a debt default that could undermine global markets.
Standard Bank analyst Leon Westgate described crude oil prices as "half-heartedly tracking the dollar," and he noted both North Sea Brent and West Texas Intermediate "are consolidating and trading sideways."
US light, sweet crude's discount against Brent crude was $18.74 at the close of trading July 25, narrowing from $18.89 on July 22.
Westgate expects energy prices to be influenced by US government debt limit talks "the new few days." Meanwhile, oil futures trading volumes were light July 25.
"As with the wider commodity markets, participants are looking towards the US and the debt ceiling negotiations," he said.
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The September contract for benchmark US light, sweet crudes decreased by 67¢, to $99.20/bbl July 25 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The October contract dropped 60¢ to $99.60/bbl. On the US spot market, WTI at Cushing, Okla., dropped 66¢ to $98.90/bbl.
Heating oil for August delivery dipped 2.02¢ to $3.1078/gal. Reformulated blend stock for oxygenate blending for the same month edged down by 0.37¢ to $3.126/gal on NYMEX.
The August contract for natural gas inched down by 1.3¢ to $4.386/MMbtu on NYMEX. On the US spot market, gas at Henry Hub, La., remained unchanged at $4.465/MMbtu.
In London, the September IPE contract for North Sea Brent dropped 73¢ to $117.94/bbl. Gas oil for August dipped $4 to $978.75/tonne.
The average price for the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' basket of 12 benchmark crudes lost 33¢ to $113.33/bbl.
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Buzz: Henrik Lundqvist Won't Be Going To Frolunda…..For Now
1:56PM: Lundqvist sent out the following tweets:
- For the past few weeks I've been trying to determine how to best stay ready for the NHL season.Both physically and mentally it's a challenge
- I have made the decision not to join Frolunda at this time. Still waiting to see what's going to happen with the lockout.
8:27AM: Henrik Lundqvist and his hometown team in Gothenberg Sweden, the Frolunda Indians, have mutually agreed, for right now, to not pursue an arrangement where Lundqvist would play for Frolunda.
In a statement from Frolunda, Lundqvist said that if he is going to play anywhere during the lockout, it will be with Frolunda, but he wants to continue to and see what happens with the lockout.
Part of the statement from the Frolunda website, when translated reads, "-The news we have come to together and apply to the situation we have today. When and if the situation with the lockout will change if we can change this decision at fairly short notice, says Henrik Lundqvist.
-But no need to hesitate, if I'll play somewhere else during this lockout, then it is in Frölunda, says Henrik.
-I'll see how long I stay in Gothenburg this time, it all depends on how the lockout unfold. But I hope to be involved and do some work in Frölunda organization as long as I'm home in Gothenburg, on some youth trainings and Hockey School, says "Henke"."
From HockeySverige, ""Henke" has been extremely professional in this and we have reasoned and forth. Now it feels good to come to this announcement. Nice also to know that if the lockout drags on, we know we have "Henke" said club director Anderz Larqvist."
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October 7, 2012
Happy fall weekend everyone, the weather is finally cooling down but we're settling indoors to relax and watch some great football today! Here are the latest articles over at my other blog for your reading enjoyment, click the buttons to read the full articles.
And two more of my articles published earlier this week:
Transitioning Your Living Room for Fall at My Colortopia
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The winners of the Plush Pumpkin giveaway announced here, the winners of the Yvonne Estelles Home Decor giveaway announced here.
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Hairstyle commonly worn by the douchier and faggier of the male human species. It is believed by many that this hairstyle is achieved by using cum to style the hair.
"wow that homo with the fauxhawk and skinny jeans wouldnt let me sneak into the back of the AMC theatres"
by pj9000 July 23, 2009
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A full head of hair combed into the middle to fabricate the look of a mohawk.
Ladies want me because I got a fauxhawk.
by Vince Latello September 10, 2003
A mohawk, but instead of a "real" mohawk where you shave the sides of your head, you just glue up the middle part of your regular hair so that it is in the style of the mohawk.
"There was a punk show tonight, but I didn't want to shave the sides of my head so I just made my hair into a fauxhawk."
by Haushinka November 24, 2003
see also: David Beckham.
I got bored and made a shampoo fauxhawk. Then I peed in my shower.
by Lolacita November 27, 2003
A toned-down version of the famous mohawk haircut, in which the sides of the head are shaved and a central strip of hair is made to stand up. The faux hawk resembles the mohawk when styled but can also, if desired, appear to be a conventional male haircut.
Nice faux hawk, man.
by BX9438q May 26, 2003
A variation of the "Mohawk" hair style. Hair is worm longer down the middle of the head and ussually spiked with gel. Contrary to the traditional "Mohawk" style, hair is not shaved completely on the sides of the head.
AKA: Fohawk
AKA: Fohawk
Barber: How would you like your hair cut?
Customer: I'd like a mohawk, but I don't think my boss would let me keep my job.
Barber: Have you given any thought to a fauxhawk?
Customer: That's a great idea, lets go for it!
Customer: I'd like a mohawk, but I don't think my boss would let me keep my job.
Barber: Have you given any thought to a fauxhawk?
Customer: That's a great idea, lets go for it!
by JitterBob February 07, 2009
a haircut in which the wearer, rather then shave off the sides of his head for a real mo-hawk, merely gels up a portion of hair in the middle. not everyone can wear it and look good. but if you do it tends to look very cool
last night we put some eyeliner on patrick and gave him a faux-hawk. he looked emo, but very adorable.
by McGees Foo August 04, 2006
sides of the hair have a fade , but still has to blend in well with the top of your head top of your head has to have the longest hair gelled into the middle of the hair to make a fauxfauk .
guy 1 : yo man i just got a fauxhawk , how does it look ?
guy 2 : you look gino man , it looks so sick .
guy 2 : you look gino man , it looks so sick .
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text: Over in El Cajon, which is almost like little Baghdad, Kassim Irzoqi Alhimidi pleaded not guilty in the murder of his wife, Shaima Alawadi. So much for the threatening note: go back to your country, you terrorist. I never bought it, not for one second. Not in El Cajon. Maybe Chula Vista. (Just kidding all you CV'ers. Not down there either.) Stay classy, Kassy.


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The stuff that comes out of normal volcanos here on earth is very very hot. It's so hot you cannot touch it, much less drink it.
Does the beer come out of the beer volcano hot? Or cold? Since it began as an earthly beer volcano before the FSM moved it to heaven, I am very concerned that the beer in heaven might be hot. That would be very disappointing. I mean, to die and have to drink scalding hot beer for all eternity.