I enjoy reading about crime, especially when the bad guy gets caught. There is a whole world of information out there on crime. One place to go to find some great guides on crime is the Center for Problem Oriented Policing. The organization, directed by academics in law and criminal justice, produces guides to help the police deal with crime. Their publications deal with such topics as: Theft of Scrap Metal, Aggressive Driving, and Asset Forfeiture.
The guides give a definition of the crime, an overview of how it may be perpetrated, who the likely victims are, how to deal with incidents of the crime, and how to assess the effectiveness of dealing with the crime. These guides are fascinating! According to the site, the Department of Justice distributes theses guides throughout the world.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
There's an association for everything.
Today I ran across an association I had not heard of. It's the American Association of Wine Economists.Yes, that's right wine economists,. The association focuses on economic research and analysis and publishes a journal.
Since I'm already on the subject of wines, here are some other associations that are wine-specific.
The Wine Institute-This association represents California wineries and is a springboard for advocacy, industry reports, and facts about wine.
WineAmerica-the National Association of American Wineries.This is an advocacy organization that supports members through political action and research.
AVERN (American Viticulture and Enology Research Network)-this organization is made up of university and industry researchers. Their goal is to put the US on the cutting edge of viticulture through research and technology. However, they have no funding so I'm not sure how that works. By the way, enology refers to the art of wine making and viticulture means the cultivation of grapes and grapevines.
Fermenters International Trade Association.-Yes, that's right, fermenters. This groups goes beyond wine to include home brewing. They aim to promote the "frementation trades" that include home brewing and home wine making. The site provides tips for those wanting to open a business in the "fermentation trades".
Since I'm already on the subject of wines, here are some other associations that are wine-specific.
The Wine Institute-This association represents California wineries and is a springboard for advocacy, industry reports, and facts about wine.
WineAmerica-the National Association of American Wineries.This is an advocacy organization that supports members through political action and research.
AVERN (American Viticulture and Enology Research Network)-this organization is made up of university and industry researchers. Their goal is to put the US on the cutting edge of viticulture through research and technology. However, they have no funding so I'm not sure how that works. By the way, enology refers to the art of wine making and viticulture means the cultivation of grapes and grapevines.
Fermenters International Trade Association.-Yes, that's right, fermenters. This groups goes beyond wine to include home brewing. They aim to promote the "frementation trades" that include home brewing and home wine making. The site provides tips for those wanting to open a business in the "fermentation trades".
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Don't say it. Or type it. Or text it.
The fine folks at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, keep a running list of banned words.These are words that have been nominated because people deem them to be "misuse, overuse and general uselessness".
Take a look at the 2011 list. I use a few of these gems. Perhaps you do too. I'm just sayin'.
Take a look at the 2011 list. I use a few of these gems. Perhaps you do too. I'm just sayin'.
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