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Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Globetrotting to Tool Up ... 7
John Inman reports on EIMA ­ the annual Italian farm and gardening equipment show. "One of the largest and best," says the California machinery aficionada. Being an EIMA attendee for now 23 years, Inman remarks on the changes and growth of the show ­ from floor displays and overall organization to the ever-increasing number of manufacturers participating.

Bringing Fallacies to Light ... 9
Joel Cuello and Gilberto Costa expose three radiation measurement fallacies of plant photosynthesis. Leaving the quandaries of the quantum system behind, both authors advocate the use of a newly developed phytometric system ­ however, it must meet certain critical criteria.

Harnessing On-Shore Waves Energy ... 11
A Waipapa, New Zealand, case study focuses on harnessing and measuring on-shore wave energy. "Certainly, bright new ideas and methods for energy creation are needed, or civilization may come to a screeching halt," warns author Babar Mahmood. Wave energy may be the power wave of the future.

Tender or Tough? ... 13
"Tenderness is a major factor in consumer satisfaction of beef, and consumers are willing to pay for products they know will be tender," assert Sheila Grant and Carol Lorenzen. Customers standing before refrigerated meat cases, pondering choices, are proof of that. A University of Missouri-Columbia research group, including the authors, is developing a biosensor technique capable of predicting meat tenderness through the detection of calpastatin. A predictably juicy and tender steak may soon be on your grill.

INSIDE ASAE

Make Plans Now for the Annual Meeting ... 15
With diverse technical sessions and tours, a dynamic keynote presentation, and a broad selection of timely continuing education opportunities, the 2005 ASAE Annual International Meeting, to be held July 17-20, 2005 in Tampa, Fla., has much to offer.

A Word from the President ... 16
Member Interaction of All Ages is a Positive Society Goal

Foundation ... 17
Foundation Fun Day Will Provide Plenty of Socializing

Young Professionals Community ... 17
Stay Involved and Active Within ASAE Through YPC

Highlights of the NABEC 2004 Conference ... 18

Membership Benefits End April 1 for Those Who Don't Renew ... 19

Thanks for the Referrals ... 19

Puerto Rico Section Donates to ASAE Centennial ... 19

Deadline Nears for Hydrology and Management Conference ... 19

Call for Fellow Nominations ... 19

2005 Blue Ribbon Educational Aids Awards ... 19

Preprofessionals ... 20
Looking for Some "Easy Money?" Enter the 2005 Poster Competition

ASAE Welcomes International Student Branch ... 20

International Preprofessional Council Holds Winter Retreat at Headquarters ... 20

Standards ... 21
Standards Process Training Online, Cooperative Standards Program

Member News ... 22
John W. Hummel, John C. Brach, Wayne Coates

In Memoriam ... 22
E. Stanley Shepardson

Welcome New Members ... 22

Events Calendar ... 24

DEPARTMENTS

Update ... 3

Personnel Service ... 25

Professional Listings ... 28

Last Word (reader opinion) - Earthquake Safety ... 29

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