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Jul 1
It can be difficult to determine when a family member needs help with legal or financial matters due to failing health. Adult children often do not want to step in because they are unable to accept their parent's aging.
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Jul 1
Just a few years ago, many of us had our retirement dreams firmly in place. We were going to be able to retire earlier than we thought. Then the financial boom turned sour. Although retirement may have been pushed back, there are strategies to take to make it happen.
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Jul 1
It's a fact - most Americans aren't getting enough fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for Americans, everyone over two years of age should eat a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Yet, roughly only 28 percent of adults currently meet this goal.
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Jul 2
Do your horses think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence? Join Colorado State University from 5 - 7 p.m. July 18 at the university Equine Center for a free grazing management workshop and learn how to get the most out of a pasture.
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Jul 2
Want to become a better horseman? The American Quarter Horse Association and Bayer Animal Health bring top horseman, Joe Wolter, to the Colorado State University Equine Center on July 19 and 20 for an unforgettable two-day educational experience. Wolter's straight-up approach is perfect for horsemen of all ages, disciplines and skill levels.
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Jul 2
A wide gap in income equality in Colorado, which allows some to be extremely well-off while others struggle, indicates underlying structural problems with significant negative consequences for many families.
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Jul 8
Cakes that sink in the middle, cookies that are flatter than pancakes and pies that bubble up and overflow onto the floor of the oven - such are the joys of cooking in the high altitudes of the Rocky Mountain region. For years, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension has been a source of tested recipes that work at altitude and a trusted place to get help in adjusting old family favorites so they work in the higher altitudes of Colorado and the Rockies.
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Jul 9
Reducing our spending is a stifling idea for lots of people. It means that we can't do what we want. Alena Johnson at Utah State University has reframed this idea and calls it the step-down principal. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers University describes how it works.
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Jul 14
Bill Andelt, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist, is a wildlife behavior expert. He can discuss bear behavior and what people can do when attacked by bears, as well as what they can do to prevent bear attacks. To speak with Andelt, call Dell Rae Moellenberg at 970-491-6009 or e-mail dellrae.moellenberg@colostate.edu.
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Jul 14
A Colorado State University study takes a step towards finding solutions to pollen drift from genetically modified plants onto organic and traditionally grown crops, a concern raised by some members of the public. The study shows that in Colorado, about 150 feet may be a reasonable buffer zone between genetically modified corn plots and organic and traditional corn plots to prevent significant cross-pollination due to pollen drifting from one field to another.
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Jul 15
Look around and it's easy to see that people come in a variety of shapes and sizes. For those of us carrying a few extra pounds, our shape may influence our risk for certain health conditions almost as much as our size. While it's generally well known that being overweight or obese increases a person's risk for several chronic health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension, it's less well known that where our body stores those extra pounds can also affect our risk for certain chronic health conditions.
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Jul 15
For many people writing can be an aggravating exercise that too often leads to frustration, embarrassment or less than desired outcomes. However, Colorado State University can help through the world's largest online writing center, Writing@CSU (http://writing.colostate.edu), which is free of charge and available to anyone who needs help with a writing project.
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Jul 16
Colorado State University Emeritus Engineering Professor Byron Winn has been named winner of the prestigious 2003 Charles Greeley Abbot Award in recognition of his more than 30 years of leadership in solar energy research and development. The Abbott Award, the top honor given by American Solar Energy Society, is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of solar energy.
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Jul 16
The majority of Colorado agricultural producers are committed to continuing production despite drought conditions and alterations in short term practices, according to preliminary results of a survey done by Colorado State University. However, 25 percent of all producers indicated they have a greater than 50 percent probability of leaving agriculture if the drought persists beyond 2003.
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Jul 17
A team of faculty and staff at Colorado State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife, recently completed the first in-depth field validation and assessment of the Bio-Rad rapid test for chronic wasting disease in deer and elk. Detailed in the July issue of the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, the team analyzed more than 25,000 tissue samples and determined that the Bio-Rad test is an excellent rapid test for screening large numbers of samples to detect CWD in deer and elk populations.
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Jul 21
In the hot days of the season, pet owners should be aware of some of the dangers that the summer can bring for their animals. Taking a few simple precautions can make summertime living easier for pets and pet owners alike, advise veterinarians at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Jul 21
To help reduce the costs of child care for low income student-parents, Colorado State University's Early Childhood Center is offering funding through the United States Department of Education Helping Hands program.
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Jul 22
Is it better to have three "squares" or six mini-meals per day? For most adults, the answer lies more in what's in the meals and snacks rather than concentrating on eating three or six times a day.
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Jul 22
Dr. David E. Lee recently took the helm as the director of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University. Lee, who has an MBA, doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and bachelor's degree in animal sciences all from Cornell University, was selected this spring from a national pool of candidates.
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Jul 22
Question: My auto insurance representative told me to wait until my policy was renewed to do anything about the change in Colorado no-fault insurance. How will I know what to do then?
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Jul 24
Colorado State University research points to the use of sheep - instead of laboratory rats - to more accurately study the effects of menopause after several research projects verify that under induced menopause the animal experiences similar symptoms and conditions as do women.
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Jul 29
More people cook outdoors in the summer than at any other time of the year - and outdoor grilling doesn't mean just hamburgers and franks any more. Today, all sorts of main courses from shish kabobs to whole turkeys and a variety of fruits and vegetables may show up on the grill.
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Jul 31
U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools 2004" premium online edition recently ranked Colorado State University's College of Engineering among the best graduate programs in the nation. The Colorado State graduate engineering program is ranked 56th in the nation for 2004. The school's undergraduate program was ranked 57th best engineering program in the country for 2003.
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Jul 31
Colorado State University's popular Community Collaborative Rain and Hail Study, or CoCo RaHS, has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research to expand the volunteer-based weather watcher program across the Central Great Plains. The grants are further providing opportunities for CoCo RaHS to collaborate with Colorado State's CHILL Radar facility, one of the world's most advanced weather research radars, to improve weather tracking, forecasting and analysis for the National Weather Service and other organizations.