Here’s the lastest story from Paul McKellips, US Department of State, Public Affairs GO Team on assignment in Iraq. In this one he speaks with U.S. Senator Bill Frist on his first visit to Iraq where he toured a prosthetics lab, the sprawling “tent city” field hospital at the Balad Air Base, and met with President Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Light Posting Here
I should be back in the swing of things by tomorrow evening. It’s not that I’ve been away from blogging though. Tomorrow I’m heading up to Ocala, FL on the way back from this personal trip. I’ll be conducting some blogging and podcasting training there. We’ll get up to date shortly.
More Money For Broadband
Just last month USDA announced loans for the development of rural broadband. At the end of last week they announced more.
CBOT Record
It’s been a busy week but no where more busy than the Chicago Board of Trade it would seem.
LPC Meeting At WDE
Thanks to Diane Johnson for sending in a couple pictures from the Livestock Publications Council meeting that took place at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. Pictured first are Terri Smith, Select Sires Inc., JoDee Sattler, Dairy Business Communications, Cathy Bewley, Select Sires Inc.
Best of NAMA Entry Deadline
It’s that time folks. Last Call for the Best of NAMA competition.
IDairy Announces FAIR System
With the help of Mary Knigge with the National Milk Producers Federation, we have this picture from the IDairy press conference at World Dairy Expo.
Barns Not Painted Tractor Colors
I’m not sure what the ROI is on this advertising strategy but it’s sure making some old barns more colorful. It’s Bob Evans way of advertising their new Italian dishes.
Blogging My Reunion
If you listened to a recent ZimmCast you might have heard that I’m going to my 30 year high school reunion. Well, I’m leaving tomorrow for Sarasota, FL and the Riverview High School Class of 1976 Reunion.
Dairy Council Spots on YouTube
It’s amazing what you can find on the internet today. If you like old tv commercials you might enjoy a couple of old animated Dairy Council spots that are posted on AdJab.