Every day, we make choices that impact our environment. This 3-page fact sheet will help you make environmentally friendly choices whenever you make purchases and encourage you to take a second look at items before throwing them away. Written by Linda B. Bobroff and R. Elaine Turner, and published by the UF Department of Family …
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Preparing for the Storm
As you know, Isaac is heading our way. Please begin preparing for this storm. No one knows exactly what directions it is going to go at this point or how strong it will become. If you do not evacuate, then please be prepared with adequate supplies on hand. Start now and make a plan on …
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Outbreaks of Foodborne Diseases Associated with Tomatoes
by Angela M. Valadez, Keith R. Schneider, and Michelle D. Danyluk2 1. This document is FSHN12-08, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published May 2012. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. 2. Angela M. Valadez, graduate …
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Health & Housing
Affordable Housing: Meeting a Dire Need in Sarasota…Public, private, and nonprofit groups are working to expand the supply of affordable housing in land-scarce Sarasota, Florida through a variety of infill, redevelopment, and rental conversion projects. Solar Power’s Fighting Spirit Fades…War, what is it good for? Not much if you make solar panels…US solar stocks such …
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Housing
Conditioning Your Air Conditioner Following manufacturer instructions, homeowners can generally: Clean or replace the filter(s) regularly. Keep leaves and other debris off the condensing (outdoor) unit. Keep the condensing coils clean by (very) carefully brushing and hosing them. Keep shrubs and other plant growth that might obstruct airflow at least 18 inches away from the …
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Food Safety
Keeping Food Safe: Special Tips for Potluck Parties (FCS8999/FY1287) Potluck parties are very popular in the United States because they allow people to share responsibility of cooking and food preparation. While it’s wonderful to be able to share favorite recipes with friends and to have the opportunity to eat a variety of foods without much …
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Aging & Caregiving
Caring for Stepparents in Later Life (FAR4010/FM460) “Most people agree with the idea that families have a responsibility to care for older family members. Yet some changes in family life have brought up new questions about caring for the elderly. What happens when a parent divorces and then remarries later in life? Should adult children …
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FCS Newsletter February 2012
Welcome___________________________________ I really hope you find the first issue informative and visually inviting! In this issue you will find information on How to Calibrate Your Oven App Corner Cutting Corners Master Money Mentors Recipe FCS Newsletter 2012
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