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Fat fuel 12/11/08
When the cost of diesel skyrocketed to more than $4 a gallon, Travis Sweat fought back. Using knowledge from the Internet and recycled oil from fast-food restaurants, he made his own fuel for $1 a gallon.
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Dead wood 12/11/08
Dead trees lining the roads after Christmas are usually the last lonely reminders of the holiday season. This year, don’t ditch that tree. Reuse it, says a University of Georgia expert Christmas tree saver.
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Ag over breakfast 12/11/08
Economic experts from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will discuss politics and international programs specific to agriculture and give a crop forecast for ’09.
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Mistletoe 12/11/08
Kissing under the mistletoe may be a holiday tradition – its seasonal significance goes back centuries and spans several continents – but University of Georgia tree experts warn that the plant can make you dangerously sick.
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Crop update 12/10/08
Georgia Vidalia onions and peaches need wintry temperatures to produce their best in spring and summer. So far, conditions have been excellent, say University of Georgia experts.
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Costly crops 12/09/08
Row-crop harvest is winding down in Georgia. Farmers don’t know yet exactly how much corn, cotton, peanuts and soybean they’ve grown. But one thing is almost certain: This year’s row crops were the most expensive in history to produce.
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Christmas tree 12/08/08
Charlie Brown trees and brown needles don’t have to haunt you this holiday season. With the help of a few tips and tricks from the University of Georgia, your Christmas tree will be fresh long after the celebrating is over.
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Tannenbaum safety 12/08/08
To keep your family and home safe this holiday season, take a few precautions when it comes to your Christmas tree.
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BB gun safety 12/04/08
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder BB gun. He gets it, too. If your child is as determined as Ralphie, make sure he’s armed with the proper safety training, says a Georgia 4-H target sports safety expert.
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Refresh your pantry 12/04/08
As you start to prepare for the holidays, are you afraid to open your cupboard and look for those baking ingredients? Do you wonder if they are OK or should be thrown out? Do these items ever get too old?