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      <title>Pecan Trees Say Nuts To Hurricanes, Ready For Harvest</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:59:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner says some of the state's pecan orchards suffered damage from hurricanes Katrina and Rita, but harvesting still is expected to move forward. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What To Look For In Fertilizer Spreaders</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 16:36:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Homeowners have two types of fertilizer spreaders available for use on their lawns: rotary spreaders and drop spreaders. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rotary Tiller Safety And Maintenance Good For Both Machine And Operator</title>
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      <title>Wheelbarrows And Garden Carts? Here’s How To Decide</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:56:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Homeowners and gardeners often move materials around their property with wheelbarrows and garden carts. They’re handy for hauling bags of fertilizer or mulch, plants, tools, trash or bulk materials like soil, sand, gravel or compost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tractor Owners Might Consider PTO Generators Instead Of Small Engine Type</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 17:52:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Most people in the Gulf Coast area understand the value of home generators to keep power in their homes when hurricanes strike. Further from the coast, home generators are useful when ice or snow knocks down power lines. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter Advises Making Your Home Safer, Stronger, Smarter</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) The aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita is a wake-up call for all whose homes were spared. It’s a vivid reminder of the importance of making your home stronger, safer and smarter, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Surprise! Homeowner's Insurance Policy Offers Good News After A Disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:29:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Many people are surprised about the extent of protection their homeowner's insurance policy offers. Although your policy may not cover flood damage to your home, it does offer some protection from loss due to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Engineer Offers Hints For Storing Small Engines</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 19:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Do you just park your lawn mower or string trimmer in the shed at the end of the season and hope it will start next spring? - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>No Trick - Toys As Popular As Treats For Halloween</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Trick-or-treaters these days enjoy non-food treats as well as candy for Halloween. So, this year, think beyond the usual sweets, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>October Is Last Chance For Full Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:24:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) October is a last chance to start a full vegetable garden, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sweet Potatoes Make Meals Colorful, Nutritious, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Sweet potatoes are a perfect choice for the health-conscious consumer. They add valuable nutrients and color to any meal, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Not A Good Time To Replant A Lawn, Regardless Of Hurricanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:21:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Storms may damage turf directly by flooding or indirectly by wind debris. "In either case, this is not a good time to regrow grass," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Emotional Recovery Part Of Disaster Aftermath</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 22:02:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Those who survive hurricanes and other natural disasters are at risk for behavioral and emotional readjustment problems. Most child and adult survivors experience one or more normal stress reactions for several days after a natural disaster. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Equation: Proper Diet And Exercise Equals Good Health Equals Stress Defense</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 15:54:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) When you’re under stress, one of your best defenses is good health. To keep your body healthy, it’s important to eat nutritious foods and be physically active, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Age Groups React Differently To Calamity</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:49:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Picking Right Home Repair Contractor Is Critical</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:56:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Thousands of Louisiana residents are facing home rebuilding or repairs in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "Selecting a competent contractor to make home repairs is one of the most important things you will need to do to put your home and life back in order," says AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Eat More Fish Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) In observance of October as National Seafood month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says that consuming approximately two servings of fish per week (about 8 ounces total) may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tenants Have Many Rights After A Disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:25:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) If you rent or lease an apartment, house or business building and the structure is damaged in a natural disaster, read your lease carefully to determine what you need to do regarding damages, terminating the lease, securing temporary housing and other matters, advises LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Expect To Endure Stages Of Grief After Hurricanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:51:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distribtued October 2005) After crises like hurricanes Katrina and Rita, your life will never be the same. Many of us survived this natural disaster, but much of what we care about may be lost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Unemployment Insurance Available To Hurricane Victims</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:22:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) After a disaster strikes, whether it is a hurricane, flood or tornado, you could find yourself without a job and needing a source of income. The Louisiana Department of Labor responds to disasters with unemployment insurance benefits and disaster unemployment assistance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lesson Plans Help Educators Help Youth To Cope With Hurricanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 20:45:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>SAWilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sarah E. Williams)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) When young people help others, they tend to make positive lifestyle choices. Evidence is mounting on the benefits on youth involved in community service, says LSU AgCenter 4-H youth volunteer expert Dr. Janet Fox. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Follow Recommended Steps To File Insurance Claims After Hurricanes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) As hurricane evacuees are allowed to return to their homes, LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry makes several recommendations for filing insurance claims. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) New guidelines have been developed for those who were eligible for the Food Stamp Program before hurricanes Katrina and Rita as well as for those who may have become eligible because of the storms. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CStanciu@agcenter.lsu.edu (Catrinel E. Stanciu)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ways Listed For Parents To Help Children Ease Fear After Hurricanes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed October 2005) Your child may continue to be fearful following hurricanes Katrina and Rita because of the uncertainty of your future. A child can mix up real fear and make-believe fear. This is OK, according to LSU AgCenter family professor Dr. Rebecca White. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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