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November 2005
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- Tuesday, November 29, 2005
- Minimizing your identity theft risks
- Brenda Janke
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MERRILL, Wis.— When it comes to identity theft, you can't entirely control all the circumstances, but there are steps you can take to minimize your risk, according to Brenda Janke, University of Wisconsin-Extension financial specialist for Lincoln County.
- Wednesday, November 23, 2005
- The Cooperative Extension 2006 Good Ideas Calendar: A gift for better living
- Pamela Seelman
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Information for better day-to-day life is just a turn of the page away with the University of Wisconsin-Extension Good Ideas 2006 engagement calendar. The calendar is a thoughtful gift for anyone whose life you want to make easier.
- Tuesday, November 22, 2005
- You can safely roast a turkey
- Barbara Ingham
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MADISON, Wis.—As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions: What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey?
- Tuesday, November 15, 2005
- Caring Every Day: Honoring the Nation's Caregivers
- Mary Brintnall-Peterson
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MADISON, Wis.—“Over 60 percent of today's adult population either is or expects to be a family caregiver,” says Mary Brintnall-Peterson, University of Wisconsin-Extension program specialist in aging.
- Friday, November 11, 2005
- Get control over holiday spending
- Gayle Rose Martinez
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NEILLSVILLE, Wis.—Are you one of those wise shoppers who prepared for holiday gifts by saving a little bit throughout the year? Great! However, many people start shopping without the benefit of saved money and find they have financial woes in January. Gayle Rose Martinez, Clark County University of Wisconsin-Extension family living educator, offers the following ways to get control over your holiday spending.
- Tuesday, November 08, 2005
- Schools receive grants to bring breakfast to students
- Heather Harvey
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MADISON, Wis. —Your mother was right. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, many Wisconsin students are not starting their day off with breakfast. As part of a grant from the USDA, the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Family Living Programs and the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are collaborating on a plan to ensure that more Wisconsin students start the day off with a healthy breakfast.
- Tuesday, November 01, 2005
- Honoring volunteers who monitor Wisconsin streams
- Peggy Compton
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PLATTEVILLE, Wis.—Throughout Wisconsin, volunteers are working to monitor the health of their hometown streams and rivers. Stream monitoring is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, and the data collected helps local citizens understand the impact of land use on Wisconsin's water resources. The data also contributes to scientific research, and can benefit local stewardship initiatives.
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