Renter’s Insurance by Mary Harrison, Donna Davis

“…“Whether you’re a family living in a rental house or apartment, or a parent whose children are in a rental situation, one of the costs that people tend to forget or ignore is renter’s insurance. …”
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How Couples Cope with Infertility by Donna Davis

“…“I’ve had many friends who, soon after they were married, were constantly facing questions from friends and relatives about when they were going to start having children. Many people assume this would be the next logical step. …”
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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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How Couples Cope with Infertility by Donna Davis

“…“I’ve had many friends who, soon after they were married, were constantly facing questions from friends and relatives about when they were going to start having children. Many people assume this would be the next logical step. …”
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A Particle of Amazement Which Will Become the Essence of Eternity. The Meaning of Friendship in the Life and Thought of Saint John Paul II by Filip De Rycke

“… Friendships with the most various kinds of people played an important role in the life of Saint John Paul II. …”
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Healthy Living: Diabetes Warning Signs by Linda B. Bobroff

“…More than one-fourth of the people who have diabetes don’t know they have the disease! …”
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Raising Healthy Children: Age Four by Kate Bennett, Gail Kauwell, Karla P. Shelnutt

“… As children continue their preschool years, they learn many new things and develop their own opinions and ideas. During this time, people inside and outside of the home may greatly influence them. …”
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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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Safe Return by Meredeth A. Rowe

“…In this document we will take a look at why people with dementia become lost, how to prevent this from happening, and identify the best search strategies for finding someone who is lost. …”
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Genetically Modified Mosquitoes by Eric P. Caragata, Yoosook Lee, Eva A. Buckner

“…Describes a GM mosquito pilot project in Florida, and includes FAQs and answers explaining how GM mosquitoes are created and their potential impacts on people and the environment. …”
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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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The Savvy Survey #9: Gaining Institutional Review Board Approval for Surveys by Colleen E. Gariton, Glenn D. Israel

“… Getting IRB approval for your survey can seem like a daunting task to many people in academia and Extension. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication discusses what the IRB is, when and how to get IRB approval for a survey, getting informed consent, and where to get help for Extension professionals wanting to perform research or publish findings from surveys they have completed. …”
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Head Lice by Rebecca W. Baldwin, Faith M. Oi

“…Oi, describes this pest of humans which infests 10-12 million people each year in the United States, its biology, prevention, treatment, and management, including best practices for inspection, removal, and treatment. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) by Steven A. Johnson, Monica McGarrity

“…WEC-267, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, describes this larger black-necked relative of Florida’s native ibises — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Fall Prevention by Kristen D. Smith

“… Older adults tend to fall more often than other people. There are several reasons why: physical, behavioral and mental changes associated with aging, lifestyle and daily behaviors, environmental factors, and community policy. …”
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Les répertoires graphiques amazoniens by Pierre Déléage

“…This paper begins with a description of the facial paintings of the Sharanahua, a Panoan people of Western Amazonia. The paintings are created based on a graphic repertoire comprising a series of motifs associated with a specific name. …”
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Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Deer by William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Raoul Boughton

“… Though deer rarely pose problems for people, it is important to understand the issues associated with deer and human-deer interactions.  …”
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Invasive Species of Florida's Coastal Waters: The Asian Green Mussel (Perna viridis) by Maia McGuire, John Stevely

“…SGEF-175, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Maia McGuire and John Stevely, describes this non-native marine animal that has been found in numerous locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina —  distribution, biology, habitat, impacts, and what people can do. Published by the Florida Sea Grant Program, August 2009. …”
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Healthy Eating: Calcium by Linda B. Bobroff

“…This can lead to bone loss and the bone disease osteoporosis. Osteoporosis puts people at high risk for bone fractures. This 1-page, large print fact sheets were written by Linda B. …”
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Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium): Biology and Control by Brent A. Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell

“…Dogfennel is currently the number one most commonly occurring pasture weed in Florida. Many people think it is only unsightly, but it causes significant bahiagrass yield loss and can cause dehydration when ingested by cattle. …”
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