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Summer Fun Trivia

1. What does SPF stand for?
A. Standard Protection Factor
B. Safe Protection Factor
C. Sun Protection Factor
D. Sun Performance Factor

The correct answer is "c".

2. You won't burn if you are outside all day during the summer and...
A. sitting in the shade
B. wearing a hat, long pants and a long sleeve shirt
C. it is cloudy
D. none of the above

The correct answer is "d".

3. When should you apply sunscreen?
A. Once you are outside
B. 5-10 minutes before going outside
C. 30-45 minutes before going outside
D. 2-3 hours before going outside

The correct answer is "c".

4. Which of the following infections are more common in the summer?
A. Lyme Disease
B. Influenza
C. Tonsilitis
D. All of the above

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Grilling Safety Tips

Summer Fire Facts

Barbecue grills caused about 900 home fires and 3,500 outdoor fires in 2002.

Half of all grill-related home fires begin on a balcony or unenclosed porch.

More U.S. fires are reported on the 4th of July than on any other day. Fireworks account for half of those fires.

In 2004, fireworks started about 1,600 structure fires.

The tip of a sparkler burns at more than 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit-hot enough to cause third-degree burns.

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Do you I.C.E.?

When there's an emergency often EMS responders don't know who to contact. A movement that started in England has caught on in the US. It turns your cellphone into a way for EMS or hospital personnel to contact your next of kin, doctor, etc. in a case of emergency if you were unconscious or unable to respond. Here's the idea: You list all of your emergency contacts under "ICE" in your cell phone (acronym for In Case of Emergency). You can list ICE1, ICE2, ICE3, etc to list multiple contacts. Or you could do ICE-wife, ICE-doctor, etc. It's good to put a small sticker on your phone with "I.C.E." on it. 75% of people don't carry any emergency contacts. And a driver's license just doesn't provide enough information. ICE should NOT replace a card that you carry in your wallet or purse with emergency contact numbers, medical conditions, current medications, dangerous allergies, etc. I'm going to ask Summer, our graphics expert, if she will make up a card for all of our Champion personnel that they can fill out and we can laminate and keep with us. Or you can go to medids.com and fill out a form on your computer that you can carry with you and put one on your refrigerator at home. Believe it or not, that's where firemen and other EMS personnel look for contact information! But it will be up to you to "ICE"!

Larry Banach - Construction Department Manager

Spotlight on Me (Summer)

I'm really not vain - it's just that no one else is responding to my interview requests and it's my turn to blog.  So here we go...

My name is Summer Bishop and I've been with Champion since 2002. I work in the marketing department and handle all of Champion's graphic design needs including newsletters, vehicle wraps, postcards, ads, websites, brochures, etc.  I also am responsible the "Spotlight" segment on our blog which leads me to my interview:

What is your favorite snack(s)?
Banana chips - especially chocolate covered ones
LifeSavers Wild Berry Sherbert
Blackberries & raspberries
Cupcakes

What is your favorite piece of clothing?

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BE PREPARED FOR THE PEAK OF HURRICANE SEASON

Hurricanes in Georgia?  Yes! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Georgia is at particular risk of being affected by hurricanes because it is a coastal state.  The hurricanes that affect Georgia are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane season lasts from June 1st until November 30th, but the majority of activity is from August until October.  Therefore, every state resident should plan what to do in the event of an evacuation.

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Preparedness Quiz

1.  How much water per person per day should your disaster supply kit have?

A. One gallon
B. One liter
C. Two gallons
D. Twelve ounces

The answer is A - one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
  
2. Which of the following is not a safe water source in the home?

A. Melted ice cubes
B. Water beds
C. Toilet tank
D. Hot water tank

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Going Green Is Catching On

Going Green is almost a fad nowadays.  Celebrities are doing it, your neighbors are doing it, and you should too.  In order to go green you have to think way beyond recycling.  Unplugging your electronic household items when they are not in use can save 8% on your electricity bill each month because these items drain energy even they are off.  Setting your AC up higher than normal or at times even turning it off a couple of days a weeks can save enery through the summer months.  Carpooling with co-workers not only saves you money and fuel but also eliminates the amount of carbon monoxide that is released into the atmosphere, helping lower a risk of global warming.  Going Green not only saves money, but helps protect people, animals and our precious planet!

Pam Brown - Marketing Representative

"Unfried" Green Tomatoes

One of the legendary movies of all times, "Fried Green Tomatoes" acquainted people from all over the world to a classic southern summer treat.  No one can resist a platter of hot crispy fried green tomatoes.  There is nothing like them!  But, for those of us battling high cholesterol or watching our weight, they are off limits.  However, I recently discovered a method of making the dish without added fat.  Here's how....

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Summertime Quiz

1. What day does summer officially begin in the United States?

At the moment of the summer solstice, June 21, when the sun reaches its highest altitude in the north.

2. What favorite summertime footwear was inspired by traditional Japanese sandals?

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