News Stories - Page 541

News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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A Georgia 'Katrina'
A Katrina-like hurricane will strike Georgia, causing many deaths, major disruptions of lives and billions of dollars in damages, lost economic growth and tax revenues. The only question is when.
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Be prepared
Whether you live on the coast or in the mountains, a major hurricane will be devastating when it inevitably strikes the Georgia coast. How will you and your family fare? It all depends on how well you prepare.
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Cyber-bullying
Many parents may remember being a victim of physical and emotional suffering at the hands of a childhood bully. Others may regret being a bully when they were young.
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Teen Internet safety
Communicating through social networking Web sites like MySpace is the newest teenage rage. Despite its popularity, this new technology is fraught with potential dangers.
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Water woes worsen
This year’s extreme, extended drought added an exclamation point on the decades-long issue of water supply and use in Georgia. Despite recent, light rains, there’s no end in sight. UGA experts are stepping up efforts to help Georgians cope.
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Divide and conquer
On "Gardening in Georgia" July 26 and 28, host Walter Reeves identifies weeds, learns the difference between male and female sago palms and splits cannas and day lilies.
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Succulents for summer
The summer heat and water restrictions seem to make us wilt right along with our plants. We wish we'd planted more heat- and drought-tolerant plants. Fortunately, you can find these traits and more among the succulent plants.
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Ready to learn?
A television or computer may be easier to find than a babysitter. In the long run, they may even be cheaper. But they're far from ideal ways to give your children a head start on their education.
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School stress addressed
Starting a new school year can be stressful for students. University of Georgia experts say the after-school activities a child does for fun can add to his education. But they caution parents not to overload a child's schedule.
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Learning styles
Knowing how your child learns is key to selecting meaningful after-school activities that reinforce classroom lessons.