It isn't about throwing a few seeds into the ground and watering them anymore. I know most people have the idea that this is exactly how you grow your vegetables but even small backyard gardeners know that there is a little more to that. Agriculture has evolved tremendously and nowadays the use of technology and science is very important. If not, you will be left behind. Members in this association can get access to the numerous publication, reports and information like surveys, national standards and so on. Pretty useful stuff for people involved in agricultural education. You will also be able to get access to their directory and job board. Hey, if there are people out there who need your services, it would make sense to advertise your skills. And how about national meetings held throughout the country. You get to meet and network with people in the same industry as you.

American Association For Agricultural Education

If economists did their job well, we probably won't have so much economic problems around the world. Of course it could be that we don't listen too well or that there are just so many factors that affect economic policies around the world that sometimes our leaders just can't bother to listen. There is nothing I can say that will change this fact. Anyway, this is an association for agricultural economists. They are the ones that predict that trends of the agricultural sector - supply, demand, changes and so on. Important stuff which most of us don't understand but would be great if they did their jobs right and our leaders listen to what they have to say. They publish newsletters and reports through their journals. Members can also attend conferences to both network with their fellow economists and to learn about new trends, technology and so on. Ideas, solutions and knowledge can be exchanged through such conferences.

International Association of Agricultural Economists

They are the ones that actually make the audio recording sector work. Without their hardware and software, we might find ourselves listening to banging on tin cans. Of course, if you like to listen to tin can banging, they can provide the necessary tools for you to do that as well. They develop plugins for Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live and other audio host, ranging from equalizers, compressors, and limiters to award-winning reverbs, surround sound and noise reduction tools. Luckily for them, a lot of us appreciate good music. And the movie industry has also upped the demand for better tools to make their sound effects...err....sound better. I am actually not a music person but I can understand why this industry is growing so strong. Other then plugins, they also develop hardware compressors. Again, I don't know what it is for.

Waves Audio

Whenever you read news that someone hacked into somewhere or whatever, are you worried? I mean just imagine your credit card information stored in some supposedly secure online store is stolen. Or what if someone managed to get into your banking account and clean you out in just one go? What will happen? It is the kind of fear that every Internet user should worry. Stolen credit card information can be used by thefts or whoever to purchase things without your knowledge. You might not even know it has happened until months later. Wave provides solution for encryption and authentication. This is like an added protection so that your login information cannot be easily stolen. I think making things harder for hackers to get to your information makes perfect sense. The harder it is to break through, the less likely they will try.

Wave

I love recipe sites. Especially ones with photos. Makes me want to just start cooking and baking or whatever. The problem is that I suck at cooking. I tried my hand making pizza once and it didn't turn out right. In fact, it was downright horrible. Luckily I didn't burn down the kitchen while I was cooking. Somehow cooking skills seems to be only for others like the authour of this blog. They have the skill to make great looking food. I only have the ability to burn things. I guess everyone has their own great little ability right? For those interested in cooking, baking and so on, you might want to have a look at their recipes and see what you can do with just a few ingredients, some hard work and a little free time. I am pretty sure that this blog is written by a women because it has a "women's" touch throughout.

Handle The Heat

Why not? Some things are just not taught in schools. Nobody had taught you how to protect your car from being stolen right? I mean this kind of things you either have to learn from experience and you read from other people's experience. Nowadays criminals are more and more sophisticated. Enough to even fool the best of us and even the authorities. I don't know about you but I think helping others to prevent car thefts is important. We can never completely eliminate auto thefts but at least make it difficult so that criminals will not try unless they are confident. And the result will be less damage due to less attempts and you get a safer place to live in. Just imagine not having to worry about having your vehicle stolen while sleep or you are at work. You can post tips online and let other car owners know. Tips leading to arrests of auto insurance fraud, auto theft and so on can be submitted.

Help Eliminate Auto Thefts Michigan

Ahhh....games. Don't you just love them? They take your mind off work and you feel like you are in another planet or whatever. I think the main reason why we love games is the way it takes your mind off stress. Yes, we play games to release stress. Of course there are people out there who just go to the extreme but then isn't there always something someone will be obsessed about? Anyway, E3 is one of the hottest gaming and technology conventional held in the United States. I am sure you will find the latest and hottest up and coming developers and to have a taste of the newest games. This is actually a very good place for companies to showcase their games and the technology behind them. Even hardware companies are active in these gaming events since graphics actually drive games. Without those 3D graphics, we might not see such an interest for games. Anyway, check out their website to see when is their upcoming event and who will be attending the event. Too bad, I myself have never been to one.

E3 Expo

Sometimes you wonder why with all the violence and poverty happening in the United States, they are still disputes and illegal immigrants. It is like from the barrel to the frying pan. But apparently the barrel is to suffer a worse fate than the frying pan. Anyway, the US Immigration & Customs Enforcement is to provide homeland security and protection at the borders. Yes, they are the first people you meet when you come into the country. And the people you want to avoid if you are an illegal immigrant. They are the ones with the armed vest and those cool looking guns just like the picture on the website. I so want to join these uniformed gang-ho government organization. I think I would like very cool with those M16s and vests. Probably until I meet some Mexican drug lord who wants to blow off my face for breaking up their drug smuggling operation.

US Immigration & Customs Enforcement

I never liked buying games and have to deal with the boxes. Seriously, I had bought so many games that I don't even know where to keep those boxes that the games come in. And I don't like throwing away the boxes. Makes the game feel incomplete somehow. And how about the manuals and whatever instructions or "gifts" that comes with the game? Do what with them? I have several games sitting on my cupboard for decades already and they are still there, collecting dust. Finally I had enough and decided to purchase games through download. I don't have to deal with boxes and I can actually get my games into my system pretty fast. As fast as my Internet connection can go. Desura offers the latest games through their platform. They also have access to mods and addons. So if you are a gamer, you might want to try out their service. Do note that the games nowadays are pretty big in size, so make sure you have a suitable Internet connection first.

Desura

I love playing games. And since I am in my forties, I actually missed some of the great favourites when I was young. I had tried to look for them in the stores but they can't be found. Who wants to buy old games anymore? Not to mention, the games produced nowadays look so good with 3D and whatever texture and so on. In the past, the games are always top notch and most importantly very fun. Really hard to compare. But for old folks like me, we still want to fun and playability factor. That is why classics are always classics. So if you are looking for a game from your childhood, perhaps you should try Good Old Games. They have downloadable copies of old games which you can purchase and I believe their games work on the newer platforms like Windows 7. Just browse through their selection and the games there will bring back some of the fondest memories. Ahhh.....the time when games were all about being fun rather than flashy.

Good Old Games

Their aim is to make governments more accountable to their people. I think this is probably the hardest to achieve. Why? Well, because those people in power definitely do not want to be accountable for their actions. They didn't come all these way to gain power, just to have it taken away by the people. Greed, ego, lust for power are things which a lot of people have and crave. Telling governments, even first world governments, to be accountable? They will most likely bury you together with the ashes of their enemies. Anyway, One World Trust hopes to achieve their objective by conducting studies, research and through education, media blitz and through the NGOs. I have to say good luck to them. Without much bite to the bark, they probably won't go too far. Not that I disagree with what they are doing, but I am a realist. The government will not change if they are not afraid of their people. That is a fact. Check out their website to see what projects and publications they have been involved in.

One World Trust

Crimes against humanity. It is probably one of the widest general definitions ever. How do you really define the term? Perhaps that is the reason why it is used - because you can't really point your finger at it. I guess as long as there is conflict and civilians are hurt in the process, then I think there is a crime against humanity. But you and I know that wars will always involve civilians and innocents will get hurt. I think the Aegis Trust is aiming for those bigger ones where large scale of people are involved. They provide research and support the people fighting against such crimes. Their "weapons" of choice include research, policy education, remembrance, media work, campaigns and humanitarian support for the victims. Don't forget there are victims and they deserve better. Support their cause through donations or by joining Aegis as a volunteer.

Aegis Trust

Their mission is to help traumatized children get access to care and treatment. I guess we know by now that what happens when you are young, will affect you for the rest of your life. Some people are able to handle the stress, but for most, they need some help. Of course this is not to say that there is anything wrong with asking and getting help. They make use of different groups of professionals like those in the healthcare professional and the people dealing with the youth as well as educators, parents and law enforcement. They claim to combine their expertise in those areas to help children deal with traumatic events in their life. I think this is a good thing. Check out their website for more information. One of a pretty common childhood trauma is actually "neglect". Most people don't even understand that neglect can have a negative impact on the child's development and self-esteem. Sad.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The only thing I know about Scotland is that Braveheart is cool even when wearing skirt and that they have blow bagpipes and talk funny. I don't know why, but they just do. However my friend who has been to Scotland tells me that it is a very beautiful place with superb scenery. And so Scotland will be one of the places I visit when I retire. Anyway, the Scottish Community Development Centre is like most other development centres around the world. Their objective is to support the organizations that deal with the people. So if your organization deals with works that affect the community, you should perhaps consult them for any issues so that you can actually respond faster. I mean communities sometimes can be very mean. If you don't do it quick, you might have a lynch mob in your hands. As in the movie Braveheart, you definitely don't want to have angry Scots in your backyard.

Scottish Community Development Centre

The name tells you all you need to know about this site. It is all about babies. Yes, being a parent can be very confusing for many people. Just look at the number of lost and confused parents we have nowadays. They walk about with their mouths wide open and trying to figure out what are they going to do.I know, I have been there. Being a parent is also rather difficult. It is just just give the child a few bucks and they will merrily be on their way. If life was that easy, we will all be great parents already. But don't worry, there is always help on the Internet. Babyzone contains numerous articles to help parents overcome some of the challenges of having a baby. Check out their guides, tips, articles and links to resources. I like their name finder, spent several hours trying it out. How about their quizzes to test whether you are ready for parenthood? Well,enjoy then.

Babyzone

Parenting guides. One of the most sought after guides on the Internet, in forums and whatever magazines you can find. Sadly we are all clueless about parenting, even those with like 5 children or so. Come on, I know that being a parent is tough, especially considering what society demands of parents nowadays but are we that clueless? Apparently we are. That is why websites and magazines claiming to help parents are popping up everywhere. Every forum you go, there will be people asking about how to deal with this and how to deal with that. Well, I must say, thank the gods for such guides. Parenting.org provides stories, guides, articles and how-tos to help parents. All their articles are written by experts, not just anyone. So at least their views and insights have been tested. Browse through their articles either by topic or age group.

Parenting.org

The name tells it all - it is about home schooling. Often not well understood, parents think that home schooling is easy. But we all know it is not. Just imagine having your children around in the house every single day of the week. It might drive the parents insane. I am merely telling you the truth - even parents need a break from their kids once in a while. Anyway, this site provide some resources to help home school parents start in their home schooling. It can be very daunting for the parents to start home schooling, especially with the worry about not teaching your kids the right curriculum and topics. But this site provides step by step guide and advise especially with their home schooling basics, so you shouldn't worry too much. Their content is actually pretty impressive, so you should have your hands full. Yes, I agree that their website is a bit cheesy but hey, what can you do about it?

Home School Oasis

Not an easy task. Most people who have never tried home schooling thinks that it is something easily done. Just stay and home and teach your kids. That easy right? No. Honestly, being an educator is never easy, especially with the expectations we have nowadays. And being an educator to your own kids is even more stressful. Home schooling provides a lot of advantages for both the parents and the kids but it has disadvantages as well. This site aim is to help parents home school their kids properly. For beginners, they have articles on how to start home schooling and what are the curriculum you have to follow and what materials you need. Of course this is just for the starting part - after that you have to go through from kindergarten to 7th grade before preparing your child to college (which is the end of home schooling). I wish the parents all the best. Internet do have tons of resources to help parents in dealing with home schooling, so check them out often.

Home School Info

It is all about classic cars here. Come on, you have to admit it, classic cars are pretty impressive to look at. They have this style about them that defines what is the history of cars. I can't really describe it but I understand why there is such a huge and profitable market for classic vintage cars. Cars that are no longer in production and you won't be able to easily find parts for it but there are people out there who are willing to spend thousands of dollars just to rebuild their classic cars and make them "drivable". Why not? Rarity is important to a collector. Difficult to achieve is also important to a collector. Anyway, if you like classic cars, check out this website. It contains classifieds, articles, news and events regarding classic cars. When I see how people rebuild their cars nearly from scratch, I am very very envious. Some people really spend a lot of effort to get their vehicle up and running.

Classic Car

Fossils means something that is very old and buried. I guess that it what it means here as well. Fossil Cars is all about classic cars - which are rather rare these days. And rare is good, especially if the parts are still working. Rare means that the value goes up. The problem with classic cars is that you might not be able to get genuine parts any more. That is because the vehicle is no longer in production, silly. And you might not find capable expertise to help you service or repair if something goes wrong. But that does not stop enthusiast from collecting such classic cars. This site can help you find such cars if you are interested. If you have a old rust bucket sitting in your garage, you might want to sell them to get a few bucks. Who knows, a few months later you may spot your car selling for half a million, fully rebuilt.

Fossil Cars