Posts tagged beefisbeef

Lessons Learned From The Pink Slime Debacle

Aug28
2012 1 Comment Written by Vanessa Jones

There have been a lot of ‘lessons’ learned from the Pink Slime debacle. Unfortunately, those who fell for the ‘pink slime’ hype have left this smear campaign none the wiser. Beef Products, Inc., along with the entire meat industry, however, are now keenly aware of the power of social media. They are dedicating endless resources [...]

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“Pink Slime” Overnight

Jun18
2012 5 Comments Written by Travis Derochie

I often look at my 3 year old son and wonder what he will be when he grows up. Will he be a doctor, a lawyer or a fireman? Maybe he will develop the Facebook of his time (I can only hope). I suppose my parents had the same thoughts (they’re probably still wondering). For [...]

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The Ever Evolving “Pink Slime” Story

Jun14
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Tom Cother

As the scary stories about “pink slime” or Lean Finely Textured Beef, as it is correctly known, spread across the nation, could anyone have anticipated the various twists the story would take? As the last few months passed, influencing factors contributed from an assortment of fronts. The story line has taken multiple turns and has had a [...]

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Sensationalism vs Fact

Jun08
2012 1 Comment Written by Kristin Cliff

What exactly IS sensationalism? SENSATIONALISM: “subject matter; language, or style producing or designed to produce startling or thrilling impressions or to excite and please vulgar taste” FACT: “something that actually exists; reality; truth” Do you believe in Pink Slime? Are you willing to feed into the frenzy created by the media??? As an American, we [...]

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Words Hurt. The Unintended Consequences of ‘Pink Slime’

May16
2012 1 Comment Written by Vanessa Jones

I see the effect in Harper’s eyes , my three-year old son, when I tell him ‘No’, and when my daughter, Kelsey, comes home from grade school after having a disagreement with one of her friends. Words can bring our self-esteem so low that we start to believe what we are hearing. We call it [...]