07/16/2010 |
Chow Line: Fish from open Gulf areas safe, for now (for 7/25/10) |
Should I be concerned about buying fish or seafood? I'm worried it might be from the Gulf of Mexico and tainted from the oil spill.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
12/13/2012 |
Armageddon or Not, Now's an Opportune Time to Prepare for Emergency |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If doomsday -- or, alternatively, winter -- is approaching, you'd better be prepared.
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Martha Filipic |
Kent McGuire |
08/09/2012 |
Five Ohio State Faculty Members Recognized by American Phytopathological Society |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Five faculty members of Ohio State University's Department of Plant Pathology are being recognized this week at the annual meeting of the American Phytopathological Society (APS) in Providence, R.I.
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Martha Filipic |
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02/09/2011 |
Natural Gas Drilling Could be Boon for Landowners, But Be Cautious |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Eastern Ohio landowners interested in leasing their land for natural-gas drilling into the rich resources of the Marcellus Shale need to be aware that such leases can carry some financial risk if they're not cautious. And, potential risks to the environment could be serious.
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Martha Filipic |
Clif Little |
08/05/2011 |
Chow Line: 'Smell test' not safe after power outage (for 7/14/11) |
My parents' electricity often goes out, sometimes for long periods. Mom says food in the refrigerator and freezer is fine unless it smells bad. What would you tell her?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
05/20/2011 |
Chow Line: Try leaner ground beef for burgers (for 5/29/11) |
I want to try using very lean ground beef for grilling burgers, but I’m afraid they will be dry. What is the best fat content for burgers?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
12/23/2014 |
Chow Line: Spread cheer, not illness, for holidays (for 11/20/11) |
Last year, we had a party during the holidays and several guests became ill afterward. We’re not sure if it was food poisoning or not, but this year we want to be extra cautious about food safety. What are the most important things to keep in mind?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
12/14/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Take it slow when returning home after being away (for 12/2007) |
My husband started a new job that requires a lot of travel. He will come home just before Christmas. What can we do to make sure his return is welcome, not stressful, for our young children?
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Martha Filipic |
Doris Herringshaw |
06/12/2009 |
Chow Line: Focus on health to help kids lose weight (for 6/21/09) |
My daughter never lost her "baby fat" and is now a pre-teen with a weight problem that she is defensive about. How can I help? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
06/23/2011 |
Ohio State Researchers Outline Roadmap for Struggling Communities |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Struggling communities dot the national map from coast to coast. Only some are successful in bouncing back to prosperity. A new analysis by Ohio State University researchers outlines what works and what doesn't, offering something of a roadmap for policy makers who want their communities to succeed.
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Martha Filipic |
Amanda Weinstein, Mark Partridge |
05/18/2007 |
Chow Line: Keep summer heat from spoiling picnic |
Last year, I got sick after a family picnic. How can we prevent food-borne illness this year?
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Martha Filipic |
Ken Lee |
09/30/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Plenty of information available on strong marriages (Oct. 2010) |
I am lucky to have been happily married for 10 years, and every year it seems to get better. But when people ask us how we have stayed so close over the years, we're a bit stumped to give an answer. Is there a list of qualities for 'good marriages' that might help us articulate what we are experiencing?
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Martha Filipic |
Melinda Hill |
08/15/2008 |
Chow Line: Whichever salt you use, consume less (for 8/24/08) |
Is sea salt more healthful than regular salt?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
09/15/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Online course can help with family finances (September 2011) |
My wife recently received a small inheritance. Instead of paying off some of our debt, she bought our children new games, bikes and other non-essentials. We don't see eye to eye about money. How can we get past this?
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Martha Filipic |
Cazilia Loibl, Kara Newby |
01/19/2007 |
Chow Line: When good mushrooms go bad (for 1/28/07) |
I enjoyed your recent article on mushrooms. My question is, what are the signs that mushrooms have spoiled?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
01/27/2011 |
Wetlands Park Marks Anniversaries with Feb. 2 Open House |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The public is invited to an open house at Ohio State University's Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
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Martha Filipic |
Bill Mitsch |
10/14/2011 |
Chow Line: Reduce risk linked to fresh produce (for 10/23/11) |
I’ve read about the deaths associated with tainted cantaloupe. How are you supposed to protect yourself against that kind of contamination?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
10/16/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Preplanning funeral can be well worth time, effort (for Oct. 2008) |
We just updated our wills and are thinking of preplanning our funeral arrangements. What factors should we consider as we start the process?
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Martha Filipic |
Chris Olinsky |
05/31/2002 |
Chow Line: Vegetarian teens might eat better (for 6/16/02) |
A few months ago, my 15-year-old son decided he wanted to follow a vegetarian diet. I've been skeptical about the wisdom of his choice. Should I be concerned?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
07/16/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Website helps people plan for retirement (July 2010) |
My husband just retired, and I plan to retire within five years. We both are lucky to have good pension plans, but that has made us a bit lax in studying our finances. Where should we start?
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Martha Filipic |
Christine Olinsky |
12/14/2007 |
Chow Line: Clementines chock full of nutrition (for 12/23/07) |
I love those little clementine oranges. Do they have as much vitamin C as other oranges? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
06/19/2009 |
Chow Line: Folic acid vital for women (for 6/28/09) |
Is there a new recommendation for folic acid for adult women? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
08/24/2012 |
Chadwick Arboretum Fundraiser Sale Sept. 7-9 |
DELAWARE, Ohio -- Gardeners: There's still plenty of time this season to get your hands dirty. And a special fall plant sale to benefit Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens Sept. 7-9, 2012, will help make your efforts worthwhile.
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Martha Filipic |
Mary Maloney, Linda Johnson |
06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: Tips for whole grains, lean protein, dairy (for 7/3/11) |
I'm one of those people who have no problem eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. But I need some ideas for incorporating more whole grains, lean protein and dairy into my daily routine. Tips?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
09/30/2010 |
Chow Line: No need to spend a fortune to eat right (for 10/10/10) |
Please help settle a debate. Is it more expensive to eat a healthy diet or not? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
11/18/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Give child choices to help improve behavior (for November 2008) |
We have been good at using "time-out" with our 5-year-old, but his behavior often doesn't improve. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Joseph Maiorano |
07/08/2010 |
Professor Honored for Global Commitment |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On his way home from work every evening, Herbert Ockerman makes it a habit to stop at three outlets of Half-Price Books to purchase textbooks, literature or "anything that would fit into a school or university library."
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Martha Filipic |
Herb Ockerman |
04/26/2011 |
Researcher Targets Widespread Respiratory Virus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Thanks to $2.6 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a researcher is helping crack the code that could lead to new vaccines against paramyxoviruses, responsible for most acute viral respiratory infections in humans and animals.
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Martha Filipic |
Jianrong Li |
01/30/2012 |
Buckeyes Earn 'Tree Campus USA' Certification |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus campus of The Ohio State University has been certified as a "Tree Campus USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
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Martha Filipic |
Mary Maloney |
09/16/2011 |
Chow Line: Take care when choosing snack bar (for 9/25/11) |
I recently tried a new brand of granola bar and was surprised at how sweet it was -- it was almost like eating a candy bar. What should I look for on the label when trying another kind?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |