MSU’s Extension’s Beef Production program supports Michigan’s beef industry through research, education, and outreach to enhance producer profitability, sustainability, and quality of life. It focuses on key areas like nutrition, genetics, grazing management, health, reproduction, and economics. Notable efforts include advancing grass-fed beef systems, feedlot management, and beef x dairy crossbreeding.
Conducted at facilities such as the Lake City and Upper Peninsula Research Farms, the program offers workshops, resources (e.g., pricing tools, disease prevention guides), and youth education via 4-H market beef projects and family recipes.
Our Master Gardeners are wrapping up a great educational tour of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. They participated in learning opportunities at Canadian National Parks, agricultural sites, and gardens, and gained a better understanding of Indigenous and Asian cultures. pic.twitter.com/47jcrlYJfv
Today we break down the literature for building, maintaining and supporting the computing infrastructure of education settlements. We use the term “infotech” gingerly to explain action for a broad span of technologies that encompass enterprise servers and software, wireless and wired networks, campus phone networks, and desktop computers that provide administrative services and career tech video production. The private sector has moved at light speed to respond to the circumstances of the pandemic; so have vertical incumbents evolving their business models to seek conformance revenue. Starting 2023 we break down the topic accordingly:
Infotech 200: Wired and wireless infrastructure for education and administration related to teaching sciences and supporting fine and lively arts
Infotech 400: Physical system middleware for research facilities; data center location, power supply, cooling systems, fire suppression, security, monitoring and management.
The literature radiates continually by consortia, open-source, or ad hoc standards-setting domains rather than the private standards system administered by global and standards setting bodies; to wit:
The ICT domain is huge, replacing physical libraries. The foregoing is a highly curated sample.
We continue to include teaching and learning media standards on our colloquia however it is likely that will break up this topic into at least two related colloquia as 2022 proceeds; with primary focus on the design, construction and maintenance of the physical ICT infrastructure. Much depends upon the interest of our clients, colleagues and other stakeholders. We collaborate closely with the IEEE Education and Healthcare Electrotechnology Committee.
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In development (20 percent completed): This standard will describe a framework for managing the unique risks to public safety and security from frontier AI models and systems. In particular, the standard will focus on managing risks that can materialize with such scale, severity, velocity and irreversibility that they necessitate more specialized or extensive risk management approaches than those specified in existing AI risk management standards, such as ISO/IEC 23894, 42001, and 42005. In light of those standards, this standard will primarily address elements of risk management across the risk management lifecycle that warrant additional treatment given the unique risk profile of frontier AI models and systems.
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The International Committee for Information Technology Standards(INCITS) — an ANSI accredited standards developing organization — is the forum of choice for information technology (IT) developers, producers and users for the creation and maintenance of formal de jure IT standards. The INCITS’ mission is to promote the effective use of Information and Communication Technology through standardization in a way that balances the interests of all stakeholders and increases the global competitiveness of the member organizations. INCITS seeks to broaden its membership base in the following categories:
• Service Providers
• Users
• Standards Development Organizations and Consortia
The INCITS Executive Board serves as the consensus body with oversight of its 40+ Technical Committees. Additionally, the INCITS Executive Board has the international leadership role as the US Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information Technology. Membership in the INCITS Executive Board is open to all directly and materially affected parties in accordance with INCITS membership rules. To find out more about participating on the INCITS Executive Board, contact Jennifer Garner at jgarner@itic.org or visit http://www.incits.org/participation/membership-info for more information.
— Originally posted January 15, 2018
Meeting Notice and Call for Members for the New INCITS Technical Committee on Artificial Intelligence (US TAG to JTC 1/SC 42) Organizational Meeting – January 30-31, 2018. The 1.5 day organizational meeting of INCITS/Artificial Intelligence will be held January 30 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and January 31, 2018 (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM). The meeting will be hosted by Google in Mountain View or Sunnyvale, California. While face-to-face participation is strongly encouraged, WebEx participation will be available for those not able to attend in person. The agenda, details on the meeting venue, related documents and instructions for joining the WebEx meeting will be distributed to organizational representatives requesting membership on the new committee.
Scope of JTC 1/SC 42:
Serve as the focus and proponent for JTC 1’s standardization program on Artificial Intelligence
Provide guidance to JTC 1, IEC, and ISO committees developing Artificial Intelligence applications
The INCITS committee will operate under the ANSIaccredited procedures for the InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS); (see INCITS Organization, Policies and Procedures). Additional information can also be found at http://www.incits.org/participation/membership-info.
Many standards developing organizations, open source consortia and ad hoc workgroups are competing in this space. Here are a few links to organizations with whom we collaborate routinely; a list that will likely need to expand quickly:
* Comment from Standards Michigan: Keep in mind that when the global standards federation claims that “academia is involved” the presence of a subject matter expert directly employed by an educational institution does not necessarily add balance to materially affected stakeholders generally required in global standards setting systems. Very often, academic faculty are proxies for manufacturers, insurance, and conformance bodies that retain their expertise on a per-project basis. As we explain in ABOUT the true user/owner/final fiduciary (in all nations and among all standards developing organizations) is the weakest voice in the standards setting process. This weakness is not the fault of individual standards setting organizations but a weakness seen in all participatory democracy. The influence of the user/owner/final fiduciary may be affected through consumer market price signals at the farthest end of the supply chain.
In the early stages of a new technology, innovation is fluid, experimental, and highly uncertain. Multiple competing designs, architectures, and approaches coexist as inventors, startups, and firms explore possibilities. Without established standards, there is no dominant design—products vary widely in features, interfaces, and performance. This “pre-standard” or “ferment” phase fuels rapid, radical innovation. Engineers iterate quickly, creativity thrives, and breakthroughs emerge through trial-and-error.
However, fragmentation creates compatibility issues, high risk for adopters, and market confusion. Investment is speculative, and many early solutions eventually fail. Only after a dominant design or technical standard wins (through market forces, regulation, or consensus) does the industry stabilize. Innovation then shifts from product architecture to incremental improvements, manufacturing efficiency, and complementary services. The early chaotic period, though messy, is essential—it determines which technologies shape the future.
Today we sort through the literature on the stabilization of American English as the de-facto “Language of the Internet” and the Artificial Intelligence zietgeist
Jambalaya’s foodway traces a path from Spain to the American South. Spanish settlers in the 18th century tried recreating paella. They substituted scarce saffron with local tomatoes, creating a one-pot rice dish. French influences added techniques like roux and andouille sausage, while West African culinary traditions—via enslaved people skilled in rice cultivation and one-pot stews akin to jollof—contributed hearty methods and ingredients.
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Meatloaf is traced back to ancient times when people started combining ground meat with other ingredients for a more economical and substantial meal.
Colonial America: The concept of mixing ground meat with breadcrumbs or grains dates back to medieval Europe. When settlers arrived in North America, they adapted these techniques to the ingredients available to them, such as native grains and game meats.
19th Century: As meat grinders became more widely available in the 19th century, the preparation of ground meat dishes became easier. Meatloaf gained popularity during this time, with regional variations emerging across the United States. Families would incorporate various seasonings, herbs, and fillers based on local ingredients and preferences.
World War II and Post-War Era: Meatloaf became even more popular during World War II and the post-war era due to its affordability and versatility. Families could stretch a small amount of meat by combining it with breadcrumbs, rice, or oats, making it an economical choice during times of rationing.
1950s and 1960s: Meatloaf reached its peak of popularity in the mid-20th century, becoming a staple of American home cooking. The dish was often featured in cookbooks and advertisements, showcasing its versatility and ease of preparation.
Over time, meatloaf recipes have evolved with regional and personal preferences. Some variations include using different meats (beef, pork, veal, or a combination), adding vegetables, experimenting with various seasonings, and glazing with sauces.
Ketchup, 1 & 1/2 oz.
Water, 2 3/8 tsp.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Place ground beef in mixing bowl. Add eggs and combine.
Add ketchup (2 & 1/3 Tbsp.), mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, onions, celery, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Meatloaf should be firm. If mixture is not, add more bread crumbs.
Place meatloaf in a loaf pan. Make sure it is spread evenly.
Bake for about 45 minutes, uncovered. Remove from oven.
Combine ketchup (1 & 1/2 oz.) and water. Spread over meatloaf.
Return to oven for another 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
Let the meatloaf rest for 30 minutes prior to cutting.
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