Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.

Friedman: Generation Q
Source: New York Times (NY) circ: 1,126,000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 10/9/07 11:58 PM 661258773
Abstract: ... war may be a mess, but I noticed at Auburn and Old Miss more than a few young men and women proudly wearing their R.O.T.C. ...
Notes: This Thomas Friedman column is about Friedman's recent talks at colleges and universities, including his talk at Auburn University.

Tennessee tests eco-friendly asphalt on Williamson road
Byline: KATE HOWARD
Source: The Fairview Observer (TN) circ: 3,400
Indexed At: 10/10/07 9:37 AM 661540057
Abstract: ... Engineers with the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University in Alabama plan to sample the pavement and put it through a battery of ...
Notes: This story mentions the work of engineers with the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University, and also appeared in the Daily News Journal (Tenn.), The Ashland City Times and The Dickson Herald.

Gadsden to use biodiesel, other alternative fuels
Byline: Andy Powell
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) circ: 22,500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 10/10/07 7:32 AM 661551255
Abstract: ... will be used in some city diesel vehicles. Auburn University is providing the equipment to convert the cooking oil to biodiesel. Mark Hall, a renewable ...
Notes: In the project described in this story, Auburn University is providing the equipment to convert cooking oil to biodiesel fuel. AU will be providing funding for similar projects in other locations.

Meat recalls serve as reminder to cook properly, take safety precautions
Source: Gadsden Times (AL) circ: 22,500 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 10/10/07 7:05 AM 661525093
Abstract: ... Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety specialist and Auburn University professor of nutrition and food science, never hesitates in describing the U.S. food supply as ...
Notes: Jean Weese, an ACES food safety specialist and AU professor of nutrition and food science, is quoted in this story.

Business brief roundup
Source: Birmingham News (AL) circ: 192,004 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 10/10/07 6:56 AM 661517897
Abstract: ... years is 84.5 percent, the farmers federation says. Auburn University agricultural economics professor John Adrian says several factors have fueled the increase. "Favorable interest rates, ...
Notes: This story is about a study at AU about the rise in the value of farmland in Alabama.

Group: Value of Alabama farmland rising
Source: AL.com (AL) [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 10/9/07 11:08 AM 660875357
Abstract: ... years is 84.5 percent, the farmers federation says. Auburn University agricultural economics professor John Adrian says several factors have fueled the increase. "Favorable interest rates, ...
Notes: This story about the value of farmland in Alabama is based on a study by agriculture professors at Auburn University.

Alabama farmland rises to record value
Source: Conde Nast Portfolio (NAT)
Indexed At: 10/9/07 7:58 PM 661105728
Abstract: ... higher than 2000, reported the Alabama Farmers Federation. Auburn University agricultural economics professor John Adrian, who recently completed an analysis of Alabama farmland returns and ...
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Austin, Priceville win BEST competition at Calhoun
Byline: Bayne Hughes
Source: Decatur Daily (AL) circ: 21,400
Indexed At: 10/9/07 5:30 PM 661031770
Abstract: ... to the South BEST Regional competition Dec. 6-8 at Auburn University. The South Best is a familiar place for Austin and Priceville, which annually dominated ...
Notes: AU is mentioned in this story as the site of the regional BEST robotics competition.

Holly Pond Robotics team seeks BEST
Byline: David Lazenby
Source: Cullman Times (AL) circ: 11,400
Indexed At: 10/9/07 9:19 AM 660618533
Abstract: ... last year” she said about an event held at Auburn University in which the team placed 11th out of 16 schools. “These were robots competing ...
Notes: AU is mentioned in this story about a local BEST robotics competition.