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Consumer
Radio News Archives
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October 2002
Consumer Programs
October 28-November 1
Decreasing
the Risk of Diabetes In Kentucky
In the 21st century Kentucky adults that have been told by a
doctor that they have diabetes may face several challenges.
Recycling As A Reasonable Trash Alternative
If you look at a break down it's easy to see that much of our
trash is recyclable.
Cleaning Out Your Clothing Storage
As a cold weather approaches we should give some attention to
properly storing our summer clothing.
Using A Pedometer Every Day May Help You Walk Into Shape
The alarm has been sounded across Kentucky. Low physical
activity rates have contributed to a serious epidemic of
obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Borrowing Money From A Cash Value Life Insurance Policy
Insurance agents many times promote cash value policies such
as a whole borrowing feature.
Consumer Programs
October 21-25
Gifting Money
The internal revenue service allows each person to give up to
a set amount of money or other assets each year without any
tax consequences to the giver or receiver.
Cleaning Tips For Before You Cook
Have you ever wondered what you can do to improve the safety
of your food. Across the country food experts are asking
consumers to follow four steps to food safety.
Watching The Additives You Eat
What is for dinner is sometimes the most dreaded question of
the day. Take a few minutes at the beginning of the week to
think how to make meals more interesting and nutritional.
Dressing Your Young Ones For Halloween
Costume safety concerns should always be upper most in the
minds of parents as they prepare for this fall event.
Re-Paying Student Loans
Post-secondary student loans require the borrower to begin
paying six months after they leave school except for a few
exceptions.
Consumer Programs
October 14-18
Living Clutter Free
Safe time and reduce household allergens by getting organized.
Getting rid of clutter reduces house work.
Avoiding Sexual Abuse
Women are much more likely than men to be victims of sexual
assault. Here are a few steps women can take to avoid this.
Adding Fruit and Vegetables For A Healthy Diet
Fruit and vegetables are crucial to a healthy diet. Here are
some tips on how to include them in your diet.
Checking Halloween Candy For Safety
Parents should check their children's Halloween candy before
allowing them to eat it.
Harvesting Sweet Potatoes
If you haven't harvested your sweet potato crop, you should do
so in the near future before they are damaged by the cold
weather.
Consumer Programs
October 7-11
Planning A Healthy Dinner Menu
Here are some tips on providing your family with a healthy
dinner menu, within a budget.
Cleaning Up The Garden Landscape
Cleaning the garden in the fall and winter will keep pests
from over wintering in your garden.
Understanding The Power of Faith
Part of life is largely beyond our control. Life places many
things outside our control as a way to build our faith. Strong
faith backed by action can make nearly everything possible.
Taking Care of Your Wardrobe
Very few individuals truly enjoy pressing their cloths. Here
are some suggestions on how to make this job less tedious.
Understanding Recycling Symbols
When buying household products check labels to make sure they
are recyclable. This will encourage companies to produce more
recyclable products.
Consumer Programs
September 30- October 4
Learning Proper Food Handling Techniques
Food safety issues are an important concern of every ones
health. Preschoolers are especially at risk because there
immune systems are not fully developed.
Shopping From Home
Shopping from home has become a multi-million dollar business
it's fun and easy but not without risk.
Discouraging Inappropriate Behavior
As a parent don't accept inappropriate behavior. One of the
best ways to discourage unacceptable
behavior is to model the kind of behavior you want to see in
your children.
Knowing How To Analyze Work At Home Schemes
If you have spent money and time on a work at home program and
now believe the program you purchased may not be legitimate contact the company and ask for a refund.
Making Your Town a Vital Community
Whether residing in small rural towns or living in high
density urban neighborhoods Kentuckians want to live in a
vital community.
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Contact:
Bob DeMattina, Communications Specialist
Phone: (859) 257-4953
FAX: (859) 257-1512
E-mail: rdematti@ca.uky.edu
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