Word: cowboyism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Ferguson, a quiet candidate who has made few waves against a strong incumbent, sports a cowboy hat and says he understands his fellow residents' strong mountain values. Ferguson could be helped, in this district of tourism and parks, with his solid conservationist credentials...
David B. Mixner, the son of working-class parents, has a self-described hillbilly accent and pairs ties with cowboy boots. He is also openly gay and one of the most powerful activists for gay and lesbian rights in the nation...
...Japanese in the 6,500 person work force at the Georgetown plant. At the Tachibana sushi bar in nearby Lexington, Kentucky, manager Takashi Iwata serves raw fish to Japanese diners as well as to locals raised on burgers and barbecued ribs. "I am happiest when I have customers in cowboy shirts using chopsticks," Iwata says. "But to tell you the truth, my ancestors would be shocked...
Dressed in a checked blazer and cowboy boots, Werbach seemed to practice his own preaching about persuasive, '90s-style environmental activism to the audience and the camera crew from Today...
...wanted to do after signing his contract was, "Have fun and drink Pepsi." The incident highlights the hotter sponsor wars in professional sports lately, with players, leagues and teams each looking for a cut of the financial pie. Last year, Pepsi and Coke battled over the Dallas Cowboys, when Pepsi bought exclusive concession rights in Texas Stadium. Coke, as an exclusive NFL sponsor, maintained the rights to the Cowboys name and logo, while Pepsi was the drink of choice at Cowboy games. Given O'Neal's star-power and obvious willingness to mention Pepsi at every available opportunity, Coke could...