Tag: News to Use
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Take your recycling to next level by composting organic materials
When it comes to recycling, most people know the basics—sort out the plastic, paper and…
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Grow healthy indoor plants
Many plants can survive indoors, but making sure indoor plants have the right amount of…
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Shop around for tax service
April 15, the 2009 tax deadline, is near. Remember, not all tax services are the…
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Minimize food loss when freezer stops working after power outage
With the recent weather-related power outages, freezer failure can mean the loss of all or…
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Keep financial documents organized
With tax season in full swing, UGA’s Office of Gift and Estate planning offers some…
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Walk Georgia registration now open
The UGA Cooperative Extension has a fitness program designed to help Georgians get in shape…
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Weight control, exercise can help reduce your risk of heart disease
February is Heart Health Month and adopting healthy habits can reduce the risk of heart…
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Combine discounts to save money
For those looking to save money at the grocery store, coupons can be the answer.…
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TV viewers may need to purchase converter box for digital switch
Television viewers whose sets use rabbit ears or antennae to receive a signal will need…
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Send holiday treats to troops safely
With the arrival of the holiday season, it’s only natural to want to share the…
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Complete security training by Nov. 30
To help members of the university community be more careful with private information on computers,…
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Benefits open enrollment ends Nov. 7
Employees interested in changing health insurance, dental insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability…
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Help reduce cancer risks
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society recommends the following healthy…
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Help detect breast cancer early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Georgia, 5,235 women are diagnosed each year with…
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llegal immigrants are officially banned from Alabama’s public two-year colleges following a 4-
To avoid foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers these four tips: 1) Clean…
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Use gasoline more efficiently
With post-Hurricane Ike gas prices soaring to new highs, the Department of Energy and the…
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Prepare emergency supplies for later
With hurricane season in full swing, UGA experts suggest having a three-day emergency food supply…
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Enroll for benefits at HRconnection
Human resources has established an online process for enrolling and requesting changes in UGA benefits…
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Use plastic containers safely
Andress, a food safety specialist with the UGA Cooperative Extension. “The FDA regulates materials and…
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Track spending to create more cash
Food prices are up, and gasoline-although lower recently-costs more than it did this time last…
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University steps up its recycling
UGA has increased its campus recycling efforts with a focus on sustainability. As part of…
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Reduce indoor allergy triggers
With spring comes pollen season, and while little can be done to control outdoor allergens,…
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USG health plans include coverage for mental health counseling
treatment for physical illnesses and injuries, University System of Georgia health insurance plans also include…
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