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Gus R. Douglass Land-Grant Institute

December 2008

Social Media wields trust

           An interesting social phenomenon is becoming apparent through the growth of technology and social media.

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New Rules to the Conversation

In a recent edition of Public Relations Tactics, a PRSA periodical publication for public relations professionals, the chair of the public relations committee of PRSA said that the Obama campaign is the biggest case study of the new communications paradigm. He refers to it as bringing in the “conversation age.”

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Spending

In reviewing information recently, I noticed that I had published a blog on the Financial Crisis in September. That blog touched on the subject of habits and savings rate, or the lack of savings within our country. Once again, I must “talk” about recent headlines:

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Putnam County Bicentennial Quilt Square Added

The newest Quilt Square was unveiled at Chuck Lanier's house on November 15, 2008. The Quilt Block is called the Bicentennial Block and is full of family history for the Lanier family.

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Did U Know ??

This is a continuation of our regular series blog posting of a “Did U Know” message to help us all be a little more knowledgeable about the environment and sustainability in our communities.
Sustainability Quiz
Turning off the water while you brush your teeth saves enough water every minute to fill: 

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Did U Know?

This is a continuation of our regular series blog posting of a “Did U Know” message to help us all be a little more knowledgeable about the environment and sustainability in our communities.

Sustainability Quiz

Which of the following takes up one-fifth of all the energy used in an average home?

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