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Real Estate Woes

rmerlo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:07 +0000

While the Gulf oil spill has peppered Panhandle beaches with tar balls, a new survey shows it has also swamped a shaky Florida real estate industry. Here’s UF real estate researcher Timothy Becker.

July Consumer Confidence

rmerlo — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:05 +0000

Consumer confidence in the Sunshine State keeps falling, even while employment conditions improve. Here’s UF researcher Chris McCarty.

Real Estate Survey

rmerlo — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:16 +0000

Florida’s high unemployment rate and the state of our country’s financial markets continue to have a negative effect on real estate in Florida. Here’s an interview with UF real estate expert Tim Becker.

Workplace Stress

danesch — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:39:05 +0000

Stress in the workplace can have some positive effects on work performance… that is if those feeling the stress can keep their emotions in check.

CEO Pay

danesch — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:24 +0000

Even with all the controversies about how much money big companies pay their chief executives, it turns out a big salary for the CEO proves good for business.

Christmas Expectations

danesch — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:00:10 +0000

Parents are trying to keep their kids and their family budgets happy this holiday season. With some advice, here’s UF family financial researcher Michael Gutter.

November Consumer Confidence

rmerlo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:34:27 +0000

Florida’s consumers are apparently not too thrilled about the national economy. UF survey researcher Chris McCarty has more on this month’s consumer confidence report.

Phytochemicals Diet

danesch — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:51 +0000

A plate full of brightly colored foods does more than please your eye. Colorful foods like spinach, strawberries, and orange squashes are high in phytochemicals. According to a University of Florida study, a diet with a high phytochemical index can reduce the risk of heart disease and obesity.

Diabetes T’ai Chi

rmerlo — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:29 +0000

Managing diabetes through exercise could be easier than some people think. A new study at the University of Florida suggests T’ai Chi lowers blood glucose levels and helps control diabetes. Here’s UF researcher Beverly Roberts.

Tough Ticks

danesch — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:26 +0000

Pet owners beware; a certain creepy crawler is infesting homes across the southeastern United States and traditional control methods aren’t slowing it down. University of Florida researchers have discovered the brown dog tick is not responding to Permetherin, a product found in most flea and tick pet medications. Here’s UF entomology researcher Dr. Phillip Kaufman.

Snake Venom

danesch — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:26 +0000

Propofol hit the headlines in the Michael Jackson case, now it’s making news in the reptile world. University of Florida researchers have developed a more effective way to collect snake venom using the anesthetic.

Zinc Immunity

rmerlo — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:23:00 +0000

Before you put down that hamburger, remember that red meat’s a good source of zinc. University of Florida researchers have discovered a key to zinc’s well-known immune-boosting power. Here’s UF nutrition researcher Robert Cousins.

Machen & Meyer at the Civic Club

rmerlo — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:07:45 +0000

With a new school year and a new football season about to kick off, UF President Bernie Machen and Gator Head Coach Urban Meyer headlined the annual Joint Civic Club Luncheon.

Florida Shrinks

rmerlo — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:00:18 +0000

For the first time since World War II, more people are leaving Florida than moving into the Sunshine State, but that exodus may not last long. Here’s UF researcher David Denslow.

Blind Gene Therapy

danesch — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:00:30 +0000

A light at the end of the tunnel may soon appear for those suffering a form of genetic blindness. Here’s UF researcher Dr. William Hauswirth.