tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28712362322937648062024-03-05T18:54:10.864-06:00Purdue Extension Warrick CountyPurdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-49570560678308764322014-05-14T08:37:00.002-05:002014-05-14T08:37:19.438-05:00Women's Health Week
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Sometimes, it just doesn't seem like there are enough hours
in the day. Whether you're shuttling kids to school, play groups and other
after-school activities or juggling a full-time job with mom duties and trying
to get dinner on the table, we know you barely have a free minute to brush your
teeth, let alone worry about scheduling your regular doctor's appointments and
managing your own health.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">This National Women’s Health Week we're challenging you to
take a pledge to make your health a priority.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Take one minute
today to do each of these five things:</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">1. Schedule
your mammogram.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">2. Call your
doctor if you're having problems sleeping.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">3. Put on
sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">4. Talk to
someone about your feelings of depression or anxiety.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">5. <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNTE0LjMyMTYxMzgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDUxNC4zMjE2MTM4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODMwNzYwJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&http://promotions.usa.gov/womens-health.html"><span style="color: blue;">Order
free health information so you can make your health a priority all year long</span></a> at USA.gov</span>Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-63474054410464476452014-05-07T10:54:00.002-05:002014-05-07T10:54:26.793-05:002014 Stay Healthy
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The Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ) has released its 2014 <em>Stay Healthy</em> consumer
brochures. <o:p></o:p></div>
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AHRQ developed these resources to
help consumers understand the different preventive services available to help
them learn how to stay healthy. The brochures provide information on screening
tests and tips for good health and preventive care. The information in the
brochures is based on <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNTA2LjMxOTI4MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDUwNi4zMTkyODEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODcyMTQ5JmVtYWlsaWQ9am1raXJrQHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWpta2lya0BwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/recommendations.htm"><span style="color: blue;">U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force recommendations</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are four <em>Stay Healthy</em>
brochures available on the AHRQ Web site:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNTA2LjMxOTI4MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDUwNi4zMTkyODEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODcyMTQ5JmVtYWlsaWQ9am1raXJrQHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWpta2lya0BwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/healthy-men/healthy-men.html"><em><span style="color: blue;">Men:
Stay Healthy at Any Age</span></em></a> <o:p></o:p><br />
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</span><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNTA2LjMxOTI4MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDUwNi4zMTkyODEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODcyMTQ5JmVtYWlsaWQ9am1raXJrQHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWpta2lya0BwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/healthy-men/men-over-50.html"><em><span style="color: blue;">Men:
Stay Healthy at 50+</span></em></a><o:p></o:p><br />
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</span><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNTA2LjMxOTI4MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDUwNi4zMTkyODEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODcyMTQ5JmVtYWlsaWQ9am1raXJrQHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWpta2lya0BwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&103&&&http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/healthy-women.html"><em><span style="color: blue;">Women:
Stay Healthy at Any Age</span></em></a><o:p></o:p><br />
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</span><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNTA2LjMxOTI4MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDUwNi4zMTkyODEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODcyMTQ5JmVtYWlsaWQ9am1raXJrQHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWpta2lya0BwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&104&&&http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/women-over-50.html"><em><span style="color: blue;">Women:
Stay Healthy at 50+</span></em></a><o:p></o:p><br />
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The <em>Stay Healthy</em> consumer
brochures are available to download and print on AHRQ’s Web site at: <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNTA2LjMxOTI4MTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDUwNi4zMTkyODEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODcyMTQ5JmVtYWlsaWQ9am1raXJrQHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWpta2lya0BwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&105&&&http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/index.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/index.html</span></a>.
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Hard copies of the brochures can be
ordered by email (<a href="mailto:ahrqpubs@ahrq.hhs.gov"><span style="color: blue;">ahrqpubs@ahrq.hhs.gov</span></a>)
or phone (toll-free: <span class="baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1" style="white-space: nowrap;">800-358-9295<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2871236232293764806#" style="border: currentColor; bottom: 0px; display: inline; float: none; height: 16px; left: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: static !important; right: 0px; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 16px;" title="Call: 800-358-9295"><img src="data:image/png;base64,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" style="border: currentColor; 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Organizations can order up to 200 copies of
the brochures free of charge. Additional orders for over 200 copies can be
placed at a cost of $15.00 per pack of 100 copies, plus shipping. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-45396834511215550692014-05-05T13:21:00.003-05:002014-05-05T13:21:42.793-05:00MERS
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RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS INFECTION CONFIRMED IN NORTHWESTERN INDIANA <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Governor Pence Deploys Full
Resources of Indiana State Department of Health<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">INDIANAPOLIS—
A case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has been
confirmed in a patient in Northwestern Indiana today by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The Indiana State Department of Health is working with
CDC and others to identify potential additional cases and to prevent further
transmission of the disease. This is the first case of MERS-CoV in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MERS-CoV
is viral respiratory illness which was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
Health officials do not know where the virus came from or exactly how it
spreads. There is no available vaccine or specific treatment recommended for
the virus. While MERS-CoV has been shown to spread in hospitals, there is
currently no evidence of sustained spread of MERS-CoV in community settings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">“I
want to assure every Hoosier that we have deployed the full resources of the
Indiana State Department of Health to engage in tracking this case, assessing
the risk to the public, and working to prevent the spread of this virus,” said
Governor Pence. “We are working in cooperation with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and encourage those who may have been exposed to this
virus to report any symptoms to their medical provider and take all necessary
precautions. Further, I commend Community Hospital in Munster, their staff and
physicians for their swift professionalism in diagnosing and addressing this case.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">On
April 24, the patient traveled by plane from Saudi Arabia to London, England
then from London to Chicago, Illinois. The patient then took a bus from Chicago
to Indiana. On the 27th, the patient began to experience increasing respiratory
symptoms, including shortness of breath, coughing, and fever. The patient
visited the Emergency Department at Community Hospital in Munster on April 28
and was admitted that same day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
patient is being well cared for, is isolated and is in stable condition.
Because of the patient’s symptoms and travel history, physicians at the
hospital decided a MERS-CoV test was appropriate.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Community
Hospital in Munster has contacted all high-risk individuals. In an abundance of
caution, individuals who visited the Emergency Department (ED) of Community
Hospital in Munster between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on April 28, 2014 should
watch for signs and symptoms. If you visited the ED during this time and begin
experiencing symptoms, please call your healthcare provider and let them know
about your possible exposure to MERS-CoV. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
symptoms of MERS-CoV are similar to the symptoms of influenza, and include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Congestion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over 100.4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Shortness
of breath<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Body
aches<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Diarrhea<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Although
the MERS-CoV infection is not easily spread from person-to-person, close
contacts of people with MERS-CoV can develop infections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“We are
doing everything in our power to work with the hospital, federal and other
state partners, as well as the local health department to track and contain
this disease in Indiana,” said State Health Commissioner William VanNess,
M.D. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">If you do not have
any of the symptoms, you can continue with your daily activities, such as going
to work, school, or other public areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To help
prevent the spread of MERS-CoV to other people, CDC advises that people follow
these tips: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Wash
your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, and help young children do
the same. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cover
your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze then throw the
tissue in the trash.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Avoid
touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Avoid
close contact, such as kissing, sharing cups, or sharing eating utensils, with
sick people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Clean
and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The
Indiana State Department of Health has established a hotline for Hoosiers to
call with questions. The hotline will be open seven days a week until further
notice from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The number is <span class="baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1" style="white-space: nowrap;">1-877-826-0011<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2871236232293764806#" style="border: currentColor; bottom: 0px; display: inline; float: none; height: 16px; left: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: static !important; right: 0px; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 16px;" title="Call: 1-877-826-0011"><img src="data:image/png;base64,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" style="border: currentColor; 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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For more
information, please visit the websites below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Middle East Respiratory Syndrome:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/index.html"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/index.html</span></span></a><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">About Coronavirus:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/about/index.html"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/about/index.html</span></span></a><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sponsored by eXtension: </span></b><a href="http://www.extension.org/personal_finance"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.extension.org/personal_finance</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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themes listed below for each date to @moneytalk1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Monday, February 3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saving Money: Guidelines, Obstacles, and
Motivators<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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ways to decrease expenses to “find” money to save?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ways to increase income to “find” money to save?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monday, February 17<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saving Money: Reasons, Resources, and
Success Stories<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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government or community programs can help people save?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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good reasons to save money?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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specific strategies to save money for retirement?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and personality traits affect savings behavior?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">T15: Do you have
any good savings success stories (yourself or others)?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monday, February 24<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saving Money: Goals, Automation, and
Becoming an Investor<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">T16: When, how,
and why should savers also become investors?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">T17: What did your
parents teach you about saving when you were growing up?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">T18: What is the
most expensive thing that you saved money for instead of buying on credit?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">T19: What
financial goal(s) are you saving money for now?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">T20: What are some
good tips to make saving automatic?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-75192426484345634672014-01-13T09:03:00.002-06:002014-01-13T09:03:31.168-06:00Home Radon Testing
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung
cancer in the United States and is estimated to be responsible for
15,000-22,000 lung cancer deaths each year. <br />
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You can't see, smell, or taste <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTEzLjI3NDE1MTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDExMy4yNzQxNTE4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTMwNjY1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html"><span style="color: blue;">radon</span></a>.
It's a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of the
elements uranium, thorium, and radium in soil and rock. <br />
<br />
Radon can be present in both outdoor and indoor air, but you're likely to
get most exposure in your own home. <br />
<br />
To help protect your health, you can <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTEzLjI3NDE1MTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDExMy4yNzQxNTE4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTMwNjY1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&http://www.epa.gov/radon/radontest.html"><span style="color: blue;">test
your home for radon</span></a> and <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwMTEzLjI3NDE1MTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDExMy4yNzQxNTE4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTMwNjY1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html"><span style="color: blue;">take
measures to lower radon levels if needed</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-76211488519901469452013-12-18T09:06:00.003-06:002013-12-18T09:06:37.111-06:00Cybersecurity<span style="font-size: x-large;"><div align="JUSTIFY">
BEWARE OF INCREASED ONLINE SCAMS DURING BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON </div>
</span><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;">Individuals who shop online during the busy holiday season may save time and money, but they also are at risk of falling victim to a higher number of cyber scams. <br />
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David Shaw, Purdue’s chief information security officer, says security and law enforcement officers usually see a rise in malicious online activity this time of year as consumers are inundated with Web specials and email offers. <br />
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"With so many things going on during the holidays, more people are shopping online for gifts, but scammers know this, too," Shaw says. "Phishing, too-good-to-be-true product giveaways and fake e-commerce sites are some typical issues to watch out for. Many of these scams also have shown up on social media sites such as Facebook." <br />
</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;">Although it’s always a good idea to monitor credit reports on an annual basis and review account statements each month, the FBI advises consumers to keep a particularly watchful eye on their personal credit information this time of year. Bank transactions and correspondence from financial institutions should be reviewed as well, as bank accounts often serve as a target for criminals to commit identify theft by creating new accounts in victims’ names. <br />
</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;">Additional cybersecurity tips from the FBI that can help individuals protect their personal information are available on the </span><br /></span><span style="color: #233f8e; font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #233f8e; font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #233f8e; font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;">ITaP website</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Myriad Pro,Myriad Pro; font-size: small;"></span></span>Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-89378608233248527242013-12-12T11:38:00.001-06:002013-12-12T11:38:07.493-06:00Winter walking: Tips to avoid slip and fall injuries<a href="http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2013/Q4/winter-walking-tips-to-avoid-slip-and-fall-injuries.html#.Uqn0a6r4sCk.blogger">Winter walking: Tips to avoid slip and fall injuries</a>Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-7397159250810175492013-11-20T08:30:00.002-06:002013-11-20T08:30:20.458-06:00Energy Savings<h2 class="bulletin_subject">
Tips for Saving Energy During the Winter</h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In the winter, when many people turn on their heaters and put up holiday lights, gas and electric bills can be much higher than usual.<br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">According to the Department of Energy, a family spends more than $1,900 a year on electricity bills and other utilities. A big part of those costs come from wasted energy during those cold months.<br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">However, you can save on winter energy costs if you make some changes in certain areas of your home. </span><a href="http://blog.usa.gov/post/67078028792/tips-for-saving-energy-during-the-winter" style="font-size: medium;">Get tips to save energy and money this winter</a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></div>
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-90078600224840180262013-11-19T08:31:00.001-06:002013-11-19T08:31:28.975-06:00MyPlate Holiday Meal Makeover
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">Let
MyPlate get you in the holiday spirit with our newest USDA blog, “<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMxMTE4LjI1Mzg2NTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMTExOC4yNTM4NjUwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODc2OTg4JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&http://blogs.usda.gov/2013/11/18/makeover-your-holiday-meals-with-myplate-week-1/#more-48576"><span style="color: blue;">Makeover
Your Holiday Meals with MyPlate</span></a>.” Visit <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMxMTE4LjI1Mzg2NTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMTExOC4yNTM4NjUwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODc2OTg4JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&103&&&http://www.choosemyplate.gov/"><span style="color: blue;">ChooseMyPlate.gov</span></a>
to find our latest holiday resources to help you celebrate the </span>season. Make
your holiday a healthy one with MyPlate. For updates and featured
holiday <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMxMTE4LjI1Mzg2NTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMTExOC4yNTM4NjUwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODc2OTg4JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&104&&&http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips/sample-menus-recipes/SarahsGreenBeanCasserole.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">recipes</span></a>,
“like” us on <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMxMTE4LjI1Mzg2NTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMTExOC4yNTM4NjUwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODc2OTg4JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&105&&&http://www.facebook.com/myplate"><span style="color: blue;">Facebook</span></a>.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-87318562605195993922013-10-28T10:57:00.002-05:002013-10-28T10:57:33.188-05:00Cyber Crime protection<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Cyber crimes come in a variety of forms,
including identity theft, fraud, and viruses. Reduce your
chances of becoming a victim by taking these important steps online:</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Set strong passwords, change
them regularly, and don't share them with others. </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep your operating system,
browser, and other critical software optimized by installing updates.</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use privacy settings and limit
the amount of personal information you post online.</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Be cautious about offers.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Get additional information about protecting
yourself online and reporting incidents from the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMxMDI1LjI0NTEzMDAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMTAyNS4yNDUxMzAwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3ODM2OTA4JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&http://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect-cyber-tips"><span style="color: blue;">Department
of Homeland Security</span></a>. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-40316357425827704192013-10-10T10:17:00.001-05:002013-10-10T10:17:10.737-05:00You could win $50!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>You Could Win $50 by Signing Up for Text Messages from
America Saves </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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America Saves launched a new text message service. When you Pledge to Save you
can choose to receive text message tips and reminders to keep you motivated to
save. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And if that isn't enough, <b>America Saves is giving away
$50 each week of October to help five people reach their savings goals.</b> They
will pick one winner each Monday of October. Enter early to maximize your
chance of winning. (Must be 18 years of age or older to win. See official rules
</span><a href="http://americasaves.org/pledge/text-messages/551" title="here"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.)<br />
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<b>How to enter to win $50:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><a href="http://www.americasaves.org/pledge/text-messages" title="Repledge to Save"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Pledge to Save</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> with America Saves between
October 1 and October 31, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Click
the box to receive text messages. (Standard text message rates apply.
Check with your provider. You can stop messages at any time by replying
"stop" to any message.)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When you take the America Saves Pledge, you will choose a
savings goal and an amount to save. Then, you will receive text messages
related to that goal. </span><a href="http://www.americasaves.org/pledge/text-messages" title="Text messages"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Text messages</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> will come in the form of tips to help
you find money to save, as well as advice and reminders to help you save for
your specific goal.<br />
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It's a win-win situation. Five lucky people will win $50 to help them reach
their savings goal - and everyone will win by staying motivated to save. <br />
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Don't forget to share this with friends and family. It may be the thing that
helps them set their goal to start and emergency fund, pay down debt, or save
for items like education or retirement.<br />
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Good Luck and Happy Saving!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-64424556866304430442013-10-01T12:59:00.002-05:002013-10-01T12:59:57.120-05:00Children's Health Month!<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">October is Children’s Health Month! Children can
be more affected by pollution than adults – they’re smaller and their bodies
are still developing. In fact, some exposures are unique to childhood. This
month, we’ll be posting daily tips about creating a healthy environment for
children. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Protect Your Children from
Environmental Risks </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/homepage.htm"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/homepage.htm</span></span></a></span>Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-30589739093562182402013-09-06T14:35:00.001-05:002013-09-06T14:35:14.520-05:00National Preparedness Month
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Emergencies can occur with no warning. Do you
have a supplies kit and a plan of action?<br />
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September is National Preparedness Month. Visit <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwOTA2LjIyNjYwMDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDkwNi4yMjY2MDA0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzYyMDEwJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&http://www.ready.gov/"><span style="color: blue;">Ready.gov</span></a>
for guidance on what to before, during, and after different kinds of natural
disasters and other emergencies. <br />
<br />
Another action you can take is to <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwOTA2LjIyNjYwMDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDkwNi4yMjY2MDA0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NzYyMDEwJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/READYNPM/register?nextURL=%2Fconnect.ti%2FREADYNPM%2FjoinGroup%3FSHOWREG%3D%26NEXTURL%3D%26AJAXMODE%3D%26DONE%3D%26ISAJAX%3DN"><span style="color: blue;">join
the National Preparedness Community</span></a>. It's free and open to all. As a
member, you'll have access to special preparedness resources and can
collaborate with others in your community.<o:p></o:p></div>
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-60189876927082792512013-08-15T10:41:00.000-05:002013-08-15T10:41:05.586-05:00A Day to Nourish SelfJoin Us! Tuesday, September 10, 2013 <br />
Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, Evansville, IN<br />
8:30a.m. CDT - Registration $5<br />
<br />
9:45a.m. Concurrent Session Topics:<br />
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<em>Do You Want to Be Happier?</em><br />
<em></em><br />
<em>Nourish Your Bones and Joints</em><br />
<em></em><br />
<em>Nourish Your Skin</em><br />
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10:45a.m. Concurrent Session Topics:<br />
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<em>Frugality</em><br />
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<em>Nourish Your Digestive System</em><br />
<em></em><br />
<em>Eating for Your Eyes</em><br />
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For information and registration contact Warrick County Extension Office 897-6100 or <a href="mailto:elbert@purdue.edu">elbert@purdue.edu</a>Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-89734439684501020502013-06-28T13:54:00.003-05:002013-06-28T13:54:17.117-05:00Summer Food SafetySeven Super Steps to Safe Food In the Summer <br />
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During warm weather, it is especially important to take extra precautions and practice safe food handling when preparing perishable foods such as meat, poultry, seafood and egg products. The warmer weather conditions may be ideal for outdoor picnics and barbecues, but they also provide a perfect environment for bacteria and other pathogens in food to multiply rapidly and cause foodborne illness. Follow the suggestions below to Fight BAC!® (foodborne bacteria) and reduce the risk of foodborne illness this summer.<br />
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<li>Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands. Always wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Sing Row, Row, Row Your Boat twice to get a sense of how long you should wash.</li>
<li>Marinating Mandate. Always marinate food in the refrigerator. Don’t use sauce that was used to marinate raw meat or poultry on cooked food. Reserve a portion of the unused marinade to use as a sauce.</li>
<li>Hot, Hot, Hot. When grilling foods, preheat the coals on your grill for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the coals are lightly coated with ash.</li>
<li>Temperature Gauge. Use a food thermometer to ensure that food reaches <a href="http://www.fightbac.org/safe-food-handling/safety-in-all-seasons/127-cook-heat-it-up-chart">a safe internal temperature</a><a href="http://www.fightbac.org/safe-food-handling/safety-in-all-seasons/127-cook-heat-it-up-chart">. </a></li>
<li>Where's the Beef? Chicken and Fish? Hamburgers should be cooked to 160 ºF, while large cuts of beef such as roasts and steaks may be cooked to 145 ºF for medium rare or to 160 ºF for medium. Poultry must reach a temperature of 165 °F. Fish should be opaque and flake easily.</li>
<li>Stay Away from that Same Old Plate. When taking foods off the grill, do not put cooked food items back on the same plate that held raw food, unless it has been washed with hot water and soap first. And in hot weather (above 90°F) foods should never sit out for more than one hour before going in the refrigerator.</li>
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<li>Icebox Etiquette. A full cooler will maintain its cold temperatures longer than one that is partially filled so it is important to pack plenty of extra ice or freezer packs to ensure a constant cold temperature. Keep the cooler out of the direct sun. Keep drinks in a separate cooler from foods. The beverage cooler will be opened frequently while the food cooler stays cold.</li>
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Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-11478007683658347672013-06-27T10:40:00.002-05:002013-06-27T10:40:41.565-05:00Saving Money on Groceries
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">Prices for groceries and
personal care items seem to rise continually. Many consumers struggle to
keep these expenses down without resorting to extreme couponing. <br />
Here is one solution on how to accomplish this: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">Decide on a few items that you buy regularly, such as toilet
paper, laundry detergent, peanut butter, or spaghetti sauce. Keep this
list small initially and expand it when you are ready. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">Using a small note book, Smart phone app, or Excel spreadsheet,
make a note of the non-advertised price of each item along with size, per
unit cost, and store where you are shopping. <em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></em></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">Buy the Sunday local paper for the coupons and
advertisements. Look at the specials for drug stores, in addition to the supermarkets. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">Coupon clip for the few items on your short list. Sometimes,
supermarkets wait a week or two to offer a discount on items that have
coupons. Be patient and wait for the sale. Use your price list as a
guide for the best offering. Make notes on your price sheet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">If you receive a good deal, buy for several weeks or months
ahead. Make sure you keep track of your stockpiled items. Keep a
maximum of three to six months of each item until you know how quickly the
supply needs to be replenished.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">Should you continue and add
more items, you may ultimately buy only fresh items like fruits, vegetables,
meat, and fish each week, while buying everything else at discounted prices.
Following this simple program should help
your grocery budget. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-9081873654282357302013-06-17T13:21:00.001-05:002013-06-17T13:21:09.153-05:00Saving for College
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saving
For College: Graduating With the Least Amount of Debt <o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">By June most recent high school graduates know what college
they are going to, but many of them may still not know how they are going to
pay for it. We’ve heard the stats that the average debt students have upon
graduation has skyrocketed to $35,200, according to a recent Fidelity survey,
and that the costs of attending college increase 6% each year. College is still
a great investment for most students, especially with some planning ahead of time
to help keep debt to a minimum. It’s still true that those with a bachelor’s
degree will earn $1 Million more over their lifetime than those who only
complete high school.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The challenge is to graduate with as little debt as
possible. Here are three ways to help keep student debt to a minimum:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just like savings for retirement,
it’s good to save early and often. There are many ways out there to help you
save, from a 529 account to Savings Bonds. Tip to find extra money to save: If
you can save an extra $300 a year ($25 a month at 5% interest, compounded
monthly for 18 years) you will have an extra $8,766.43 to put towards tuition
bills. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Haven’t created a college savings
plan yet? Pledge to Save with America Saves and you can set your savings goal
and create a plan to reach it. You can even sign up for text message tips and
reminders to help you reach your goal of saving for college.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Shop
Around For Schools and Free Money<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau created a tool to compare the costs of different colleges. Their tool will
let you compare financial aid offers so you can see how all those numbers
impact your payments down the road. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Apply for as many scholarships as
you can. $500 here and $1,000 there can go a long way to helping pay for
college. Many students also stop looking for scholarships once they enter
college, but keep applying each year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find Ways to Reduce Spending (or Earn Money)
While in College<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Live at Home – Living on campus
can cost anywhere from $7,500 to $9,000 per year. Consider living at home
during college (if you can) and you can save nearly $40,000. You can still get
a full college experience by joining clubs and being active on campus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Get a Part-Time Job – Look for a
job on campus or a paid internship to supplement your income and pay for
expenses like food, books, and incidentals while in college. The more you can
pay upfront the less your monthly loan payments will be when you graduate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-48482013167009284502013-05-20T13:35:00.001-05:002013-05-20T13:35:28.821-05:00Focus on color means white veggies dropped like a hot potato<a href="http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/focus-on-color-means-white-veggies-dropped-like-a-hot-potato.html#.UZpsxT6wgW8.blogger">Focus on color means white veggies dropped like a hot potato</a>Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-18953721032261370432013-04-18T13:41:00.001-05:002013-04-18T13:42:19.974-05:00Disaster Preparation
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 12pt;">
Weather emergencies, such as tornadoes, floods,
and lightning, can occur without a lot of warning. However, you can <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwNDE4LjE3ODc1MjMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDQxOC4xNzg3NTIzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTE5NzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&http://www.usa.gov/Topics/weather.shtml"><span style="color: blue;">prepare
for different types of severe weather</span></a>.<br />
<br />
One of the basic recommendations to help you prepare for any emergency is to
assemble a <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwNDE4LjE3ODc1MjMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDQxOC4xNzg3NTIzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTE5NzA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZWxiZXJ0QHB1cmR1ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWVsYmVydEBwdXJkdWUuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit"><span style="color: blue;">disaster
supplies kit</span></a>, which includes water, food, a first-aid kit, and many other
items.<br />
<br />
Knowing what to do in different circumstances may save your life and the lives
of others. <o:p></o:p></div>
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-703758370083346982013-04-18T12:59:00.001-05:002013-04-18T12:59:47.017-05:00New "10 Tips Nutrition Education Series" resources available<a href="http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDACNPP-758804#.UXA0fUtHoho.blogger">New "10 Tips Nutrition Education Series" resources available</a>Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-81495671222454971752013-04-08T13:10:00.002-05:002013-04-08T13:10:34.818-05:00Money Smart Week<br />
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It's too bad money doesn't come with instructions. Because we all need to know how to spend it, save it and borrow it wisely. That's why banks, businesses, schools, libraries and lots of others are joining together to help support financial education during Money Smart Week - April 20th through the 27th. Be a part of it. Learn to be Money Smart. For information and activity listings visit <a href="http://www.moneysmartweek.org/">www.moneysmartweek.org</a>.Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-40683331190299159172013-04-01T12:48:00.003-05:002013-04-01T12:48:33.629-05:00April Financial Literacy Month
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">By </span><a href="http://americasaves.org/blog/463"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Katie
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know that saving money isn’t always top of mind. That’s why America Saves is
launching a </span><a href="http://americasaves.org/pledge/text-messages"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">new text
message service</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> to keep you motivated to save as part of Financial Literacy
Month. Now, when you take the </span><a href="http://americasaves.org/pledge/text-messages"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">America Saves Pledge</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
you can choose to receive text message tips and reminders. And if that isn’t
enough,<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> we are giving away $500 to help
one person reach their savings goal.</b> (Must be 18 years of age or older to
win.)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How to enter to win
the $500:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Take
the </span><a href="http://americasaves.org/pledge/text-messages"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">America Saves Pledge</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
Between April 1 and April 30, 2013. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Click
the box to receive text messages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When you take the America Saves Pledge, you will choose a
savings goal and an amount to save. We will use the goal you choose to send you
text message related to that goal. Text messages will come in the form of tips
to help you find money to save, as well as advice and reminders to help you
save for your specific goal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s a win-win situation. One lucky person will win $500 to
help them reach their savings goal – and everyone will win by staying motivated
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don’t forget to share this with friends and family. It may
be the thing that helps them set their goal to start and emergency fund, pay
down debt, or save for items like education or retirement. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Good Luck and Happy Saving!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2871236232293764806.post-80023065684743652922013-03-05T14:41:00.003-06:002013-03-05T14:41:16.164-06:00Make Half your Plate Fruits and Vegetables<br />
Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber to your plate. Make 1 1/2 cups of fruit and 2 cups of vegetables your daily goal.Purdue Extension Warrick Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307832641953218612noreply@blogger.com1