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August 2005
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- Thursday, August 18, 2005
- Local finance and elections workshops for town and village officials
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MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Extension Local Government Center will conduct nine workshops on local finance and elections administration around the state this fall. The timing of the workshops, according to Kate Lawton of the Local Government Center, coincides with the local government budget process and election law changes. Two simultaneous workshops are held--one for new officials and one for more experienced officials. Village and town board members, clerks and treasurers can all benefit from the workshops.
- Wednesday, August 17, 2005
- Money Matters: When more isn't better
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MADISON, Wis.—Many experts have documented the fact that American families are caught up in an epidemic of materialism and overconsumption. Family members work hard at making a living, but they face a dilemma. As they try to satisfy their desire for more things, which requires more money, they end up working harder and have no time to savor life. This trend has become known as Affluenza, an epidemic of stress, overwork, waste and growing debt caused by the pursuit of more possessions.
- Thursday, August 11, 2005
- Current local government issues WisLine series for 2005-06
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MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Extension Local Government Center has announced the programs for the 2005-06 WisLine series, “Current Issues Affecting Local Government Officials.”
- Wednesday, August 10, 2005
- Another Reason to Eat Your Vegetables!
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MADISON, Wis.—Your mother always told you to eat your vegetables because they are good for you. And then there is the old saying that carrots are good for your eyes. Does research back up these claims?
- Wednesday, August 03, 2005
- Breakfast -- An important start to the school day
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MADISON, Wis.—The start of the new school year is a good time for parents to look at how their kids are starting their day. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” This is a familiar saying, but is it really the case? A recent article in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reviewed 47 studies on eating breakfast and found a great deal of support for this time-honored statement, especially when it comes to young people.
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