Introducing 4-H Youth Development by Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan

“… Youth development has been defined as an ongoing process through which young people attempt to meet their needs and to develop the competencies they perceive as necessary for survival and transition to adulthood. …”
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Event Marketing and Public Relations by Reba Ellen Hicks, Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani

“…Marketing your event so that people know about it and are motivated to attend is extremely important. …”
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Breast Cancer: Making Sense of the Numbers by Martha C. Monroe, Barbara F. Shea, Linda B. Bobroff

“… This 6-page fact sheet helps people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer learn about the disease, and understand their diagnosis and treatment options. …”
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Alcida Rita Ramos. Una vida de compromiso con la etnografía y con los pueblos indígenas by Luis Cayón

“…The text highlights her research projects and her political commitment to the Yanomami people. It covers the various phases of her career and reveals some of her recent thoughts on the future of ethnography and anthropology, which stress the importance of the new surge of indigenous anthropologists in Brazilian universities.…”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) by Steve A. Johnson, Monica McGarrity

“…It describes this shy wetland bird accidently released into the wild during Hurricane Andrew — similar species, native ranges and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Proper Hand Washing for Elders by Amy Simonne

“…Germs from human and animal sources can be transmitted to hands, which can transmit the germs to other people, foods, and anything else that the hands touch. …”
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Prevención de Caídas: Seguridad en el Hogar by Leigh Ann Martin

“…It can be used to find areas in the home which can increase the risk of dangerous falls as people age, and to improve safety in those areas. …”
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Overweight and Weight Loss Maintenance by Anne Mathews, Lauren Foster, Wendy Dahl

“…For many people, weight loss is a chronic battle. Popular diets are often unsuccessful because they cannot be followed permanently. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheets: Florida Sandhill Crane by Hannah Fox, Bethany Rose Wight, Hance Ellington Ellington

“…We hope these fact sheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyards and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida—in this case, the sandhill crane. …”
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Meditation-inspired Visioning by Rike Neuhoff

“…In this short paper, I share an experiential, meditation-inspired visioning exercise that can aid in enhancing people’s capacity to envision desirable and motivational futures. …”
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Caring for Stepparents in Later Life by Suzanna Smith

“…“Most people agree with the idea that families have a responsibility to care for older family members. …”
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Eight Needs of Every Partner, Parent, and Child by Victor William Harris

“…This 3-page fact sheet guides you in listing needs for yourself, your partner, and your children; and lists eight needs identified by researchers that people need to feel happy. Written by Victor William Harris and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012. …”
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De l’optimalité pour la « ville verte » by Sébastien Passel

“…Today, four French people out of five live in cities. The widespread urbanization in recent decades has led to a deterioration of living conditions in most urban areas (Mathieu and Guermond, 2005). …”
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Persuasion in Messages by Laura Gorham, Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani

“…Specific contextual cues are added to media messages that persuade people to think one way or another about an issue and influence their actions. …”
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Improving Behavioral Outcomes in Extension Using the Tools of Community-Based Social Marketing (CBSM) by Paul Monaghan, Martha Monroe

“… There is increasing evidence that, with the right approach, people can be encouraged to change. From recycling, composting, and picking up pet waste to saving water, the public is adopting new behaviors and giving up old ones. …”
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Healthy Eating: Folate by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Health problems may result if people do not get enough folate. This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. …”
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Persuasion in Messages by Laura Gorham, Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani

“…Specific contextual cues are added to media messages that persuade people to think one way or another about an issue and influence their actions. …”
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Prevención de Caídas: Soluciones para su hogar by Leigh Ann Martin, Emily Minton

“…It lists possible hazards in your home for people growing older and modifications that can be made to prevent falls. …”
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Knowing and Using 4-H Curricula by Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan

“… In planning experiences for youth that target life skills and help youth become aware of the concepts they have learned from those experiences, it is important to remember that young people have different learning styles, and approach or respond to a learning activity differently. …”
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Protecting Your Family and Pets from Rabies by Holly K. Ober

“…WEC239/UW282: Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Rabies (ufl.edu) Ask IFAS: Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Risks to People and Animals series (ufl.edu) …”
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