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Scientific Writing Advice

Chuck Zimmerman

The communications symposium is still going on here at the NWCSS Convention. Here’s the next presenter after me. He’s Kent Harrison, The Ohio State University. He just finished talking on the subject of Scientific Writing: Meeting the Reader’s Needs. Ken says you can find information on his website. This is a dark room so I apologize for the picture quality.

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New Media Demonstration

Chuck Zimmerman

Here we are in our new media session at the NCWSS convention. This is a demonstration post to show how easy it is to use blogging software to manage your website. Look at all the shiny happy faces behind Vince. They are glad to be here. I’ve only got time for an overview of blogging and podcasting but during my …

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Talking New Media With Weed Agronomists

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello from St. Louis Union Station and the North Central Weed Science Society convention. We’re currently setting up for the symposium session on communications in which we’ll be talking about new media tools to communicate with. Here’s some of the happy crew up bright and early getting breakfast. I hope they had plenty of coffee. The man who invited me …

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New Media For Weed Scientists

Chuck Zimmerman

Tomorrow morning I’ll be making a presentation to the North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting in St. Louis. I’m really glad the weather has settled down although I wouldn’t call it balmy by any stretch. Here’s what the session I’m participating in looks like: Communication Development: Message Delivery to Weed Science Colleagues and Clientele Symposium Room: Grand Ballroom C …

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PA Invests in Youth in Agriculture

Laura McNamara

Pensylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell has announced the state will invest $110,000 in Youth in Agriculture. Rendell says the investment is integral for providing youth with the skills and knowledge they need to sustain a bright future for Pennsylvania agriculture. Youth organizations may continue to enhance leadership and career development programs thanks to a $110,000 investment in aquaculture, animal science, …

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Talking Beef With The MBIC

Chuck Zimmerman

I am not ashamed to publicly pronounce my belief that beef is good. That’s why I was so happy to get to work with the Missouri Beef Industry Council on their new “Speaking of Beef” program. Basically we helped the staff at the MBIC prepare materials for a group of initial volunteers to help them conduct public speaking engagements about …

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Not Your Typical Monday

Chuck Zimmerman

Posting has been a little light here today as we deal with the icy mess that is Missouri. I’ve made sure we got some client sites updated earlier before starting to focus on our own. Actually we’ve been pretty lucky to have continuous power. However, this afternoon our main business line went out and with it our DSL internet connection. …

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Bid In The Christmas Spirit

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s another blue tractor in the news. This one’s a Polar Express special that’s up for auction to benefit the Christmas Spirit Foundation. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is committed to keeping the spirit of Christmas alive and growing memories for the next generation of children and families. To achieve our mission, we focus programs for children, families and the environment …

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Speaking of Beef Kicks Off

Chuck Zimmerman

The Missouri Beef Industry Council has just kicked off a new program as I mentioned late last night called, “Speaking of Beef.” This program includes preparing volunteer producers for public speaking on key issues important to their industry and then helping schedule them to speak to local civic groups statewide. It’s just another way for beef producers to connect with …

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Fight Stress with Wild Blueberries

Laura McNamara

Just a handful of wild blueberries at each meal is the ticket to natural stress-relief. At least, that´s what the USDA has concluded. USDA scientists recently concluded that eating Wild Blueberries and other antioxidant-rich foods at every meal helps prevent oxidative stress. (Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 26, No. 2, 170-181, 2007) This study advances antioxidant research …

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