Animals make us human. Temple Grandin . . . the Andamanese believe it is the possession of fire that makes human beings what they are and distinguishes them from animals. Radcliffe-Brown, A. 1922. The Andaman Islanders: A Study in Social Anthropology . Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. 1 So, what does barbecue make us? With his new opposing thumb and his king-sized cranium, Man sallied forth with grace and savoir faire. With Promethian desire he soon discovered fire, And arson but a single step from there. The wheel and gasoline, to the full-sized limousine, Music, art and law are but a few, But name what can compare to the artistry so rare of the sparerib that has met the barbecue. from The Big Band Theory . Mark Graham. 2 I recently had the opportunity to attend the 7 th Annual Cattlemen’s Workshop in La Grande, Oregon. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the region’s beef industry and learn from the ranchers, industry and University folks who were there. One l...