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Dec. 17 , 2007
Fire training
Airplane accidents don't always end in disaster. Firefighters' response on the runway often makes the difference between life and death. The MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute teaches emergency responders techniques to save lives when an aircraft accident occurs.
Aircraft fire training Windows Media video
Dec. 11 , 2007
Generating concern
When the power goes out people need to be careful about how they try to stay warm. Gasoline-powered generators can help restore some power to homes, but if used incorrectly the generators can be deadly. Carbon monoxide can kill people in minutes.
Dec. 10, 2007
Family
ties
Going to Grandma or Grandpa's house for the holidays will mean staying home for thousands of Missouri children. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 4.5 million children nationwide are being raised by grandparents or other relatives. For information on grandparents raising grandchildren, call ParentLink at 1-800-552-8522, or in Espanol, 1-888-460-0008.
Grandparents Windows Media video
Dec. 5, 2007
Bosnian habits
More than 40,000 Bosnians live in Missouri. As they learn of the American way of life, some new habits can be unhealthy, even some of their old ones. MU Extension teaches them to maintain a balance through a program called "Steps to a Healthier You."
Healthier you Windows Media video
Nov. 20, 2007
Fryer
fire
It can happen in a split second. The explosion of searing
cooking oil from an improperly used turkey fryer can cause serious burn injuries
and damaging fires.
Turkey fryer fire Windows Media video
Nov. 16, 2007
Food safety tips
Thanksgiving is a great time to get together for a special dinner, but the last thing you want is any unwelcome visitors, such as salmonella, a kind of bacteria that can cause food-borne sickness.
Thanksgiving dinner
Windows Media video
Nov. 12, 2007
Lock failure
Lock failure on either the Mississippi or Illinois rivers carries with it the potential economic damage that could exceed more than half a billion dollars for corn and soybean producers.
Oct. 30, 2007
Radon risk
Radon can't be seen, felt or tasted. It's a radioactive gas that lurks
in many Missouri homes going undetected.
Oct. 30, 2007
Copper
theft
It's been a common problem in cities, but now copper thieves are moving out
into the country. Rising copper prices have caused a rash of thefts on farms.
Oct. 23, 2007
Ragweed sneezing
Ragweed pollen can be carried by the wind more than 400 miles.
Warm temperatures have extended the season in Missouri and made it difficult
for allergy sufferers. There is good news; relief is just one good freeze away.
Oct. 10, 2007
Oct. 4, 2007
Predatory mortgages
"Too good to be true" rates masked future problems; foreclosures at all time high
Foreclosures Windows Media video
Oct. 3, 2007
Reading tails
At Benton School in Nevada, Mo., second-grader Ethan shares the pictures in his book as he reads to classmates and Cookie, the miniature horse. 4-H Youth Specialist Carol Parmenter, right, brings Cookie to classrooms to promote reading and speaking in front of groups. The program is called WAGS, Wonderful Animals Giving Support.
Sept. 20, 2007
MU Extension helps nonprofits help those in need
Clay County 4-H members, Meredith Brunkow of Kearney, Mo., and Mary-Margaret Mense of Liberty, Mo., collect medical supplies for Peggy Smith, director of Collaboration Works in Kansas City.
Collaboration Windows Media video
Aug. 29, 2007
Seeds for the city
Because fewer and fewer grocery stores are serving inner cities, fresh produce is difficult to find for families who live in these areas. MU Extension's Food Circles Networking Project connects farmers, consumers and communities to help solve the problem.
City seeds Windows Media video
Aug. 20, 2007
Weed.Cam
Weed scientist uses remote camera with cell phone to monitor research plot at MU experiment station.
Aug. 8, 2007
Pills, powders can't replace training and diet for young athletes
High school and college athletes are better off focusing on their diet and training, rather than relying on performance-enhancing supplements.
Supplements to enhance Windows Media video
Aug. 3, 2007
Where dust mites live and how to avoid them
As humidity increases during the summer months, so does the presence of dust mites. The invisible mites are second only to pollen in creating allergic reactions ranging from sneezing, itchy noses to severe asthma attacks.
Dust mites Windows Media video
July 24, 2007
Getting
kids in the kitchen improves eating habits
Kids in the Kitchen emphasizes basic cooking skills, healthy food choices, food safety and physical activity. Younger children learn to prepare simple snacks, while teens prepare an entire meal that includes the five food groups. Banana bats are one of the recipes in MU Extension's Kids in the Kitchen curriculum, which shows schoolchildren that healthy foods can taste good.
Kids in the Kitchen Windows Media video
July 13, 2007
Weather tower measures
wind power and tracks air pollution
The weather tower is located on Sanborn Field on the MU campus. It will measure how wind speed is affected by nearby buildings.
Weather tower Windows Media video
July 10, 2007
Tick-borne diseases on the rise
John Tharp caught a lot more on his fishing trip than he wanted. Tharp received
a tick bite. Eight days later, he became terribly ill with fever, upset
stomach, vomiting and complete malaise.
Tick-borne
diseases Windows Media video
June 29, 2007
July Fourth beef grilling will cost more
The increase is due in part to strong domestic consumer demand for beef and a 19 percent growth in the export market, but an overriding factor is the rising cost of corn due to the increasing number of ethanol plants.
June 25, 2007
Business side of nursing
Accessible health care is a major concern in rural Missouri. MU Extension encourages nurse practitioners to open clinics in rural communities. Laura Thiem owns a health clinic in Adrian, Mo., located about 50 miles south of Kansas City.
Nurse practitioner Windows Media video
June 15, 2007
Young entrepreneur runs small-town businessTeen entrepreneur Windows Media video
June 11, 2007
Horses suffer with nutritional issues
Expert warns selenium poisoning and vitamin E deficiency is a result of last year's drought, and bad hay.
June 1, 2007
Wildlife impact on city children
The future of wildlife conservation in the city depends on the next generation, but there is concern urban children may not be in touch with wildlife. According to an MU study, early involvement is important.
Urban wildlife Windows Media video
May 21, 2007
Mental Health Practices in Schools
The Virginia Tech shootings heightened awareness of mental health issues, especially in schools. MU Extension's Mental Health Practices in Schools graduate degree program, the first of its kind, is offered online.
Mental health Windows Media video
May 9, 2007
Disaster plans critical for flood plain residents
Families should plan for a week away from home.
May 8, 2007
Get milk from the dark, not lighted row of dairy case
If you're looking for milk in the supermarket that doesn't have that off-flavor
similar to the odor of wet cardboard, reach back into the dim recesses of dairy
case
April 30, 2007
Long-term concerns for grapes
With most of Missouri's grape crop gone for this year vineyard owners still have lots of work to do. A big concern is that the hard freeze may have reached beyond this year's damage. MU researchers are still surveying the damage to vineyards just weeks after the hard freeze.
Grape crop Windows Media video
April 9, 2007
Poverty grass evaluation
The United States Golf Association and the United States Department of Agriculture awarded MU money for a three-year study of the advantages of using poverty grass in the rough areas of golf courses. Poverty grass is naturally short and can survive in just about any soil.
Poverty grass Windows Media video
March 19 , 2007
Stay strong
Lifting weights isn't just for body builders. In fact, strength training is a key component in overall fitness for everyone, especially older adults. But, most people don't hit the gym and start lifting on their own. That's why MU Extension brings the Stay Strong Stay Healthy program to places such as schools, churches and senior citizen centers.
Stay strong Windows Media video
March 9 , 2007
Bee alert when checking hives
A new phenomenon among the beehives has beekeepers and researchers buzzing. A breakdown in normal colony structure is causing bees to abandon their hives.
Feb. 27, 2007
Free tax help
The Missouri Taxpayer Education Initiative (MoTax) provides free tax preparation assistance at more than 31 locations across the state. The free tax assistance is available for taxpayers with incomes of less than $40,000. To find out if the MU Extension
Free Tax Help program is available in your community just call 800-TAX-1040.
Feb. 19, 2007
No magic diet pill
Overweight adults may think they have found the magic pill. A diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be sold over the counter this summer. But an MU nutrition and fitness specialist believes the weight loss from the diet pill might not be worth the extra baggage.
Feb. 14, 2007
Weather predictions
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicted last month's winter storm and the
groundhog predicted an early spring. An MU scientist says don't count on it.
Jan. 30, 2007
Bad storm stress
Recent ice storms across Missouri have left some families in the dark for more than a week. As things get back to normal parents should keep an eye on their kids, because prolonged stress can have short and longterm effects on children.
Ice stress Windows Media video
Jan. 24, 2007
Taking folic acid can lower the risk for neural tube defects
A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed folate levels in young women are falling. This could lead to an increase in birth defects.
Folic acid Windows Media video
Jan. 18, 2007
Family meal benefit
Many children are overweight at a young age. The main reason is the type of food they're eating and the limited amount of physical activity. An MU study reveals that pulling up the chair around the family dinner table could make a difference.
Cleaning up after a flood takes special care
Families returning to their flooded homes should exercise caution before and during the cleanup process, according to a University of Missouri Extension emergency management expert. To help you get your life and home back to normal, download the PDF, Resources for Your Flooded Home.
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