Learn how to help protect the quality of the air we breathe, All Fairfax Reads, RSS feeds to stay in touch with Fairfax County, and the annual Exceptional Design Awards.

1. News to Use Podcast May 19, 2010

2. Topics May 19, 2010: Air quality. All Fairfax Reads. RSS feeds. Exceptional Design Awards.

3. Air Quality Protect air quality in the warm days ahead: Limit driving and, when possible, combine trips or telework. Use area bus and rail linesor carpool. Avoid mowing lawnswith gasoline-poweredlawn mowers.

4. Air Quality Protect air quality in the warm days ahead: Refuel vehicles after dusk; avoid idling. Use environmentally friendly products. Conserve electricity, keep air conditioning no lower than 78 degrees. Daily Air Quality Index forecasts and more information are available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/airquality

5. All Fairfax Reads Read and discuss the same book between May and September. “The Art ofRacing in the Rain.” More information is at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.

6. RSS Stay up-to-date on county government news and information. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rssfeedsto subscribe in your favorite RSS reader.

7. Exceptional Design Awards Entries accepted until Friday, June 4. Awards Web page has nomination criteria, forms and requirements: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/designawards. Program recognizes achievement in the total design of a building and its site. Call 703-324-1364 for more information.

8. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/getfairfax 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329).