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If you're really interested, you can read my resume and publication list (last update - August 2007).
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In addition to working with vegetables, I also spend a lot of time with my 2 boys.

A Little Background, And Whole Lot More ....

I am located off campus (WAY off campus) at the Truck Crops Research & Extension Center, in the nice little town of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, about 30 miles south of Jackson on Interstate 55. The Truck Crops Station is part of the Central Mississippi Research & Extension Center, with headquarters in Raymond, MS.

If you've never been to Crystal Springs, this is a map. As you can see, we have paved roads now. Even electricity and running water... The Truck Crops Experiment Station is just south of town, off of Highway 51 (you can't see it on this map).
Be careful about clicking on the map. I did this once and that's how I ended up in Crystal Springs.

While not a native Mississippian, after nearly 20 years, I can understand the local dialect fairly well, although I still can't speak it like the locals. However, I am learning "southern" with the help of some friends, and by studying via home correspondence school. Look at some of the words that I have learned:

• The Dixie Dictionary This is your introduction to the southern dialect. Learn the meaning of "rat cheer", "pin", and "wast".

• The Cajun Medical Terminology Dictionary If you ever need medical treatment, you'd better learn these words first. Example: Seizure - a Roman Emperor.

• Real Live Southern Words These lists will teach you the meaning of "farn", "bidness", "bob war", and many other essential words for living in the deep south. Notice the credit given for the word "GUMMIT" back in 1996.

• For some horticultural southern words, try this: Veggies of the South maters, taters, and more...

One of the things that I collect are really good quotes. I add to this list frequently. These are some of the best.
Really Good Quotes Warning! -- Do not go here unless you have a few minutes both to ponder and to laugh. Some of these are pretty funny. Here's my favorite: There are 2 rules to success in life. 1. Don't tell people everything you know.

I grew up in a small northern town (only about 1300 miles northeast of Jackson) named Manchester, Connecticut, in southern New England. Well, it was a small town of only 40,000 during my formative years. Now, it's about 75,000 with traffic, condominiums, and pizza places on every square foot. Take a look at Manchester, known as the "City of Village Charm". Manchester, CT

These Are Some Of My Favorite Web Sites.

One of the neat things about the Web, is all the amazing things you can see on it. You can even see the The Dead Sea Scrolls .

How about food products? To find out how some food crops are used, take a look at the Epicurious Eating Dictionary.

Here's one of my favorite bands. They play what is best described as "Old Timey" Music, which is a precursor to Bluegrass. They are from the Birmingham, AL area. To get a look, and even hear some RealAudio sound bytes, go to the The Red Mountain White Trash Homepage. They're good. Their newest CD is called "Fire In the Dumpster". They often perform at Contra Dances in Birmingham on Saturday nights. Contra Dance Schedule and lots of links.

Want to learn more about Mississippi and things going on here? Try the Mississippi Tourism Page.

Rick's Comprehensive Reference Library. Help Yourself ....

Do you ever come across acronyms which you can't figure out? If you want to look up any acronym, check out the Acronym & Abbreviation Server .

For all the zip codes in the United States (all 9 digits!), check out Zip + 4 , a product of the U.S. Postal Service. Or, enter the zip code to find out what town it is for.

Also, from the U.S. Postal Service, How much does it cost to send that package?

Better yet -- compare to the rates at UPS

All of the business toll free numbers in the United States are right here Toll Free Numbers .

Looking for somebody?? Here is the Yellow Pages for every business in the United States! U.S. Yellow Pages

If that one doesn't work try this one.

And, the White Pages. U.S. White Pages

If that one doesn't work, try this one. The Switchboard

This is a really good source of information to learn about HTML and writing home pages How to Write HTML Files . There are 3 sections under "Where do I start?" that will get you on the right track.

Check the schedule, the fares, or book a flight on Delta .

Books You Can Buy

Search: All Products Books Popular Music Classical Music Video Toys Consumer Electronics Keywords:

Alta Vista World Wide Web Search Engine

If there's something that you would like to search for anywhere on the Web, try my favorite technique, the Alta Vista search engine. It's quick and thorough. Just put your key word(s) in the box and then submit it (them). Give it a try. (Let me know if you find anything really good.)

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