Welcome to Omaha! It happens every year, the annual Berkshire Hathaway Meeting. This year, over 40,000 people are expected to attend the meetings. Warren Buffet and his team put on a great show for their owners. The Event You will hear a lot of media news that will be brought out at this event. Try…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Is PowerPoint the Enemy?
Does every presentation have to be a powerpoint presentation? This past week this topic has come up for me. I went to a lunch presentation this week where the speaker had 107 slides and he read almost everyone word for word. Needless to say I had a hard time staying awake. Also, our company is…
Finding Information on Websites
Why can’t I find the information I am looking for? This topic really hits home. I think all websites should have a face-lift at least every 3 years if not sooner. Now it seems that you have to go to so many places to find information for a single company. Depending on what you are…
Preventing Crab Grass
Preventing Crab Grass Most of you are noticing your green lawns coming in. You may even have secret contests with your neighboor as to whose lawn looks better or is mowed or greener. Yes, its that time of the year. Then there is that word “Crab Grass” How to Kill Crabgrass I saw this article…
Social Media Perspective
This past week the Facebook Developers Conference opened my eyes. Facebook wants more of your time. Are you spending time in Social Media? Too Much time? The right time! Are you working or playing? I constantly ask myself these questions. Is this a good thing? A number of people are on FaceBook and its crazy…
Top 5 Follow Friday | Agriculture
The Top 5 Follow Friday People for Agriculture | April 23, 2010 @Mpaynknoper – Michele Payn-Knoper | I followed this person for almost 8 months before finally connecting face-to-face at an Agricultural Conference this past December. Michele started Agchat.org. This community has made a name for itself by connecting Ag people across the country and…
Social Media Time During Business Hours
Where are you spending most of your time on Social Media? Would you take two seconds and go to this LinkedIn Poll Question? Click on the image or link | http://polls.linkedin.com/poll-results/85937/tnoxz
Why testing pet food is necessary?
Pet Food and Pet Treat Testing is a given in today’s world. It is a given that certain proximate testing for protein, fiber, fat and moisture need to be conducted and reported accordingly. Other items also need to be taken into consideration, that may be just as important. The following items were highlighted in an…
Text Messages | Where is this technology going?
Text Messaging | Visibility or Adding Value How many of you are sending text messages on a daily basis? Everywhere I go I see people pulling out their phones and sending messages to people. Is it becoming more of a fashion statement or are people really using it for business. Last week, I had someone…
Treat Every Day as Earth Day
I totally agree with the following article, “We Should Treat Everyday as Earth Day” by Jeff Semler. Jeff specifically says that “Earth Day” Principles should be applied every day. The article focuses on ground water and surface water. Nutrient management plans in place for farmers to manage their fertilizer applications. However, lawn owners are not…
