This week's Time to Share is another website that I really love.
I may be a slight bias due to the fact that EDJE id the host and creator of our farms website, but they truly do offer a great service.
Their company really is complex. They not only do website design, sale broadcasting and bidding, and graphic design, but with their huge client base, it becomes a place to find all of the latest updates in the agriculture industry.
I personally love to go onto the main cattle page and see what websites have been updated. There are usually 10-20 pages that are updated daily. This time of year it makes it really easy to see who has a new bull sale catalog online or new genetics in their herds.
Ever since EDJE has taken over COWS clients, there are way more Canadian websites listed in addition to the hundreds of US sites.
Take a look when you get a minute, and while your there make sure to view High Country Cattle Services as well! We always have weekly updates, and information about the farm!
http://edje.com/directory/index.php?type=Cattle&linkname=update
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Discovering the City
Although I have lived in Edmonton for 2 years exactly today (wow time flies) there are many parts of the city that I have not discovered yet.
Last night Brett and I decided to go skating at Hawrelak Park last night. Neither of us had ever been in that area, and heard that it really was beautiful.
Lets just say that it definitely did not disappoint. While down there it seems like you are not even in the city anymore. There is a huge pond that is great for skating, and even a little building to put your skates on in.
Around the area there were lots of people running, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. It really is a neat area. In the summer it is also home to lots of festivals and just a great place to get away.
We are planning to go back a few more times this week, so I will make sure to bring my camera this time!
Last night Brett and I decided to go skating at Hawrelak Park last night. Neither of us had ever been in that area, and heard that it really was beautiful.
Lets just say that it definitely did not disappoint. While down there it seems like you are not even in the city anymore. There is a huge pond that is great for skating, and even a little building to put your skates on in.
Around the area there were lots of people running, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. It really is a neat area. In the summer it is also home to lots of festivals and just a great place to get away.
We are planning to go back a few more times this week, so I will make sure to bring my camera this time!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Undercover Boss
Last night after watching a disappointing SuperBowl, Brett and I decided to watch a new show called Undercover Boss.
The idea behind the show is that an executive of a major company goes undercover as a new employee as some of the most ground level positions within the company. They then see how the employees are treated, issues within the company, and along the way possibly find some of their shinning stars within the company.
Last night featured the company WasteManagement. The president of the company went into the company to do positions such as sorting trash, cleaning porta-potties, and collecting trash.
Along the journey he seen first hand how some of the ideas and policies that he had put into place were not working, and some significant changes that needed to be made.
2 of my favorite parts in the show were:
1) how the truth was not hid. The reality of these peoples lives and the challenges that they faced were not covered up. Everything from employees having to urinate in tin cans while on the road, to an employee who was doing the job of 3 people, and not being compensated for it.
2) One of the featured employees cleaned porta-potties. This man made one of the most discusting jobs look almost fun. This man made the best of his situation, and had fun with it. He was so inspiring that the President of the company invited him to speak to all employees on having a positive attitude while at work.
I am really looking forward to next week to see who the next company is and the lessons learned along the way. I think that for anyone this show has a lot of lessons that can be learned, whether it be from management techniques, or how to treat your employees.
Stay tuned for more show highlights!
The idea behind the show is that an executive of a major company goes undercover as a new employee as some of the most ground level positions within the company. They then see how the employees are treated, issues within the company, and along the way possibly find some of their shinning stars within the company.
Last night featured the company WasteManagement. The president of the company went into the company to do positions such as sorting trash, cleaning porta-potties, and collecting trash.
Along the journey he seen first hand how some of the ideas and policies that he had put into place were not working, and some significant changes that needed to be made.
2 of my favorite parts in the show were:
1) how the truth was not hid. The reality of these peoples lives and the challenges that they faced were not covered up. Everything from employees having to urinate in tin cans while on the road, to an employee who was doing the job of 3 people, and not being compensated for it.
2) One of the featured employees cleaned porta-potties. This man made one of the most discusting jobs look almost fun. This man made the best of his situation, and had fun with it. He was so inspiring that the President of the company invited him to speak to all employees on having a positive attitude while at work.
I am really looking forward to next week to see who the next company is and the lessons learned along the way. I think that for anyone this show has a lot of lessons that can be learned, whether it be from management techniques, or how to treat your employees.
Stay tuned for more show highlights!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Time to Share #17
Well the time has almost come. A time that only comes every 4 years, and in those years leading up to it, there is so many hours of dedication and hard work that goes into it.
Yes, I am talking about the 2010 Winter Olympics! There has been so much hype for so long about this event, and now with it only 8 days away, the excitement is really building!
I think that there are so many great stories that come out of the Olympics. There are the stories of the athletes that usually are our focus, but outside of that there are the stories of the coaches, organizers and volunteers.
Without thousands of organizers and volunteers the games would not be possible. I don't think people realize that without them there would be no games. Everything from the bidding process, to the torch relay, to the games themselves.
I am truly excited to be a Canadian and see how our athletes do during this years games. I have high hopes for our athletes.
Yes, I am talking about the 2010 Winter Olympics! There has been so much hype for so long about this event, and now with it only 8 days away, the excitement is really building!
I think that there are so many great stories that come out of the Olympics. There are the stories of the athletes that usually are our focus, but outside of that there are the stories of the coaches, organizers and volunteers.
Without thousands of organizers and volunteers the games would not be possible. I don't think people realize that without them there would be no games. Everything from the bidding process, to the torch relay, to the games themselves.
I am truly excited to be a Canadian and see how our athletes do during this years games. I have high hopes for our athletes.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Harvie Ranching
This fall I was asked by some good friends of mine at LiveAuctions to write an article for their January/February issue of Lot One.
I jumped at the opportunity to write for this publication. Not only do I really believe in the magazine, and was able to use the skills that I learned in college, but it was also a story about some family friends, and customers of ours.
The magazine was released at Denver, however, I had to wait until about 10 days ago to get my copy and see it in print.
Below is the story of Harvie Ranching. Hope you enjoy!
Vacation Time!
Each year a few of my girlfriends and I try to take a vacation somewhere in May. It works great because everyone is out of school, work hasn't gotten really busy, and there are some great deals.
Last year we went to Vegas, and my sister met us there for 5 days of fun in Sin City. It was a blast, and now we are trying to figure out what to do for 2010!
Crystal and a few of her friends are going to Nashville for a few days. This seemed like a great place to go... except that is $700 just to fly there!! We decided that unless a seat sale came on, there was no way that we were going to do that.
So then came the next question... where to do? We really liked Vegas, and wouldn't mind going back. We also thought about going to New York as well. LA also sounded like a good option, but we really are not sure where to do. Any advice on great places would be appreciated!
For now we just be looking for seat sales to happen, and checking expedia daily!
Last year we went to Vegas, and my sister met us there for 5 days of fun in Sin City. It was a blast, and now we are trying to figure out what to do for 2010!
Crystal and a few of her friends are going to Nashville for a few days. This seemed like a great place to go... except that is $700 just to fly there!! We decided that unless a seat sale came on, there was no way that we were going to do that.
So then came the next question... where to do? We really liked Vegas, and wouldn't mind going back. We also thought about going to New York as well. LA also sounded like a good option, but we really are not sure where to do. Any advice on great places would be appreciated!
For now we just be looking for seat sales to happen, and checking expedia daily!
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