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Keep it moving for good health in the golden years

Tue, Aug 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Just about everybody dreams of the day they can trade the daily grind for the sweet freedom of retirement. However, recent studies suggest we have a better chance of aging well if we stay active and engaged even after we breeze into our golden years.

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Fall grazing prospects for Oklahoma cattle shaping up

Mon, Aug 05, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Much of Oklahoma experienced significant rainfall as July gave way to August, providing a number of cattle producers with what appears to be the best opportunity for fall and winter grazing in more than three years.

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Nania Award winners showcase benefits of pervious concrete

Mon, Aug 05, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Jason Vogel is a member of a City of Tulsa project team whose environmental protection and sustainability efforts earned them the 2013 Nania Corporate Campaign Award this summer.

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OSU Deer Field Day slated Aug. 15 in Stillwater

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – More deer equals more meat. For those Oklahomans who enjoy a plethora of venison in the freezer, proper management is key.

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For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The school year is almost upon us and it is a moment parents anticipate with a pulse-pounding mix of hand-wringing fear and giddy excitement – ushering the last kid out of the house and off to school. But, once the nest is officially empty, what is next?

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Plan ahead to manage back-to-school costs

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – A sudden uptick in purchases of new clothes and shoes, pristine notebooks and fresh boxes of crayons are sure signs another school year is fast approaching. While back-to-school costs can run high, they do not have to bust the budget or cause parents to lose their grip on that one last nerve.

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Be safe while staying cool in the pool

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Warm temperatures are chasing plenty of families to the pool to cool off. Keeping a few basic safety guidelines in mind will ensure accidents do not dampen the good times.

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