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UGA Studies Gymnasts 07/01/98
Over the years, gymnastics has become a sport for little women. No one knows why that is, though, or even whether it's good or bad. But University of Georgia scientists hope a new study will provide some answers.
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UGA Role in Future 06/24/98
Precision farming, a blend of tractors, satellites, lasers and the like, isn't magic to Stephen Portch. The University System of Georgia chancellor says the brave new technology is precisely what agriculture needs from the state's universities.
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'98 State 4-H Congress 06/24/98
Georgia's top 253 project achievement winners gathered in Atlanta last week for the 56th annual State 4-H Congress. State winners were selected in 47 project areas. "State 4-H Congress is a celebration of the positive, innovative learning experience Georgia's young people enjoy through 4-H," said Roger C. "Bo" Ryles.
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Kids Need Sunscreen 06/17/98
Getting your kids to use sunscreen can play a key role in preventing skin cancer, said a University of Georgia scientist. "Children may get as much as 80 percent of their total lifetime sun exposure by the age of 18," said Gail Hanula.
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UGA Envirotron 06/17/98
The Georgia Envirotron in Griffin, Ga., is a one-of-a-kind environmental control facility. Dedicated June 9, the University of Georgia center will help scientists worldwide study the effects of global change on plants.
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Dry Corn Good for Cows 06/17/98
Farmers in parts of Georgia have given up on their corn. With hardly any rain for weeks, there's little chance their fields will produce enough grain for harvest. A University of Georgia expert said some of the farmers may consider harvesting the plants themselves.
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Food Manual. 06/10/98
Personal care homes can be a blessing for elderly people and others who can't quite take care of themselves. But they can be a challenge for the people who prepare the meals. Most personal care homes in Georgia are small, with 15 or fewer people. It's like cooking for a big family of people with widely varied dietary needs.
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Summer Snake Pop. 06/10/98
Anxious homeowners say Georgia is crawling with snakes this summer. But a University of Georgia wildlife expert says snake numbers are actually much lower in the summer than in the fall. "Snakes tend to mate during the spring or early summer," said Jeff Jackson.
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Calm Snake Bites 06/10/98
No one anticipates being bitten by a snake. But accidents do happen. And with a snakebite, remaining calm is essential, says a University of Georgia wildlife expert. "If you're bitten by a nonvenomous snake, you can either just do nothing or wash the bitten area with soap and water," said Jeff Jackson.
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Summer Pumpkins 06/10/98
Everyone wants a Halloween jack-o-lantern, and many people have their hearts set on growing a giant pumpkin. That takes a lot of patience.