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Spears Business economics faculty member Sun wins ARES Best Article Award for real estate study on agent connectivity

Xiaojin "Aaron" Sun, a Spears Business faculty member, received an ARES Best Article Award for 2025, one of the most prestigious honors in real estate scholarship.
Spears Business economics faculty member Sun wins ARES Best Article Award for real estate study on agent connectivity
Poison hazards lurk in every room of the house

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to making not only a happy home, but a safe one, protecting little ones from unintentional poisoning should be among every family's top priorities.

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Drop, take cover and hold on in case of an earthquake

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drop. Take cover. Hold on. Following these three simple commands can help Oklahomans remain steady when the ground begins rumbling under their feet as earthquakes continue hitting the state with increasing frequency.

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Spring cleaning tips and tricks

Mon, Mar 21, 2016

Maintaining a clean and clutter-free space can be a chore, both literally and figuratively. But, it is an important one, and after months of hibernating against winter's chill, spring, with its warmer temperatures and budding trees, is the perfect

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Think safety first to avoid holiday decorating hazards

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many of us, decking the halls is a big part of making the holidays bright, but doing so safely helps guarantee the season will indeed be merry.

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Assessing structural damage after a disaster

Mon, May 18, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – One of the major milestones on the road to recovering after a storm is assessing the structural damage to your home and other buildings.

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Starting to recover from a flood

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dealing with the aftermath of a flood can be overwhelming. No matter where you decide to start the cleaning up, it is important to keep safety in mind.

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Cleaning carpets, rugs and floors after a flood

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – One of the most challenging parts of cleaning up after a flood is drying the flooring, especially if it was contaminated by mud.

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Safely using generators is key to reaping their benefits

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Some Oklahomans could be using generators in their recovery efforts after early spring severe storms and flooding. But, generators also can be hazardous to your health if used improperly.

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Make sure your drinking water is safe in midst of disaster

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the wake of recent severe storms and flooding in parts of Oklahoma, finding a safe water supply is a priority.

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Preventing and cleaning mold and mildew after a storm

Thu, May 14, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cleaning up after a flood can be a big job, but one of the first priorities should be taking steps to prevent mold and mildew in your home.

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