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April 2004
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- Thursday, April 29, 2004
- Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle to proclaim "UW Spirit Week"
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On Monday, May 3, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle will kick off events celebrating the coming week as "University of Wisconsin Spirit Week."
- Friday, April 23, 2004
- NEW WISCONSIN WORLD WAR II PROGRAMS AIR ON PUBLIC TV
- Moira Harrington
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In early May, Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) offers the concluding chapters in its stirring series about the role of Wisconsin families and individuals in the struggle for freedom and reclamation of democracy around World World War II.
- Thursday, April 22, 2004
- Is fish safe to eat?
- Barbara Ingham
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MADISON, Wis.-Fish is a good source of high quality protein,¿ says Barbara Ingham, extension food scientist with the University of Wisconsin, 'And some species, such as salmon, contain high amounts of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. For these reasons, it's a good idea to include fish as part of your diet. But it's important also to be aware of recent reports that urge consumer caution. Recent research has highlighted two concerns over the consumption of fish, the presence of carcinogenic contaminants in salmon and long-standing concerns over mercury in fish, including tuna. But before you remove fish from your diet, you might want to know more.
- Wednesday, April 21, 2004
- Whole grain choices not always clear
- Susan Nitzke
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MADISON, Wis: "Don't be fooled by brown-colored breads and foods labeled as 'wheat,' 'multi-grain,' and 'stone-ground,'" says Susan Nitzke, UW-Madison/Extension nutrition specialist. "They may or may not be made from whole-grain ingredients."
- Tuesday, April 20, 2004
- Restoring barns on the urban edge
- Chuck Law
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MADISON, Wis.- If you own a barn needing help, are a contractor wanting to learn about preservation skills, or are simply a barn enthusiast who wants to enjoy these rural structures, an April 30-May 1 workshop, Barns on the Urban Edge: Giving New Life to Old Barns, offers a unique opportunity to explore barn and rural structure preservation. Seven area and national speakers will be on-hand to offer instruction and answer questions at Schumacher Farm County Park near Waunakee.
- Monday, April 19, 2004
- 4-H Plant Science Day, features competitions, tours and workshops
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Youth in grades three through 13 are invited to test their knowledge about plants while learning how to judge and identify a wide variety of plant specimens at the 2004 State 4-H Plant Science Day. The event this year will be Thursday, July 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hancock Research Station in south-central Wisconsin.
- Thursday, April 15, 2004
- Putting together your financial team
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MADISON, Wis: "Having a financial team is more important than ever before," says Michael Gutter, University of Wisconsin-Extension family financial education specialist. "In the wake of recent scandals, and with the level of complexity and interdependence of the decisions we need to make, planning for your family's financial future requires input from more than one advisor. It will take a team approach to help you sort through all you'll need to know about rollovers, whether to annuitize or not, asset allocations and estate planning, and more."
- Monday, April 12, 2004
- 4-H youth development turns kids into leaders
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People often talk about "born leaders," but leadership skills are learned and a new set of materials from 4-H youth development helps young people get a head start on the road to being an effective leader.
- Thursday, April 08, 2004
- Maintaining a healthy weight as you age
- Susan Nitzke
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MADISON, Wis.:"Healthy eating and regular physical activity are essential for good health at any age," says Susan Nitzke, UW-Madison/Extension nutrition specialist. "They can lower your risk for chronic diseases, help ward off depression and keep your mind sharp as you get older."
- Tuesday, April 06, 2004
- Everyday is Earth Day at Upham Woods
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Environmental education is a perfect example of how the 4-H program promotes youth development, according to Amy Workman, the assistant director of Upham Woods Environmental Center.
- Thursday, April 01, 2004
- Workshops aim to slow invasive species' spread to inland lakes
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RHINELANDER, Wis: Lake association members and other citizens can attend 20 workshops across Wisconsin in coming months to give them tools and knowledge to help prevent zebra mussels, Eurasian water-milfoil and other invasive species from spreading to their favorite lakes.
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