Useful hair-raising

According to the Star Tribune today, hair salons and pet groomers are collecting hair to send to the Gulf to help soak up the oil leak.  Apparently hair has a "special ability to quickly and efficiently soak up large amounts of oil."  Something to keep in mind should you decide to swim in the Gulf of Mexico anytime soon.  You might want to keep your Malamute out of the water there as well.  As noted, this is a worthwhile "hair-raising" campaign.