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- Monday, June 26, 2006
- Concerts on the Square offer favorite music, will be broadcast on Wisconsin Public Television
- Moira Harrington
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The striking white granite dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol, and the sweeping green lawns and riotous flower beds surrounding the statehouse, provide the backdrop for a pleasant summer tradition of music -- the Concerts on the Square® series. Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) will broadcast taped versions of three evening concerts to statewide audiences.
- Friday, June 23, 2006
- Focus on fruits and veggies
- Barb Barker
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WAUTOMA, Wis.—Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can help you feel better today and stay healthy for tomorrow. A healthy diet with lots of different fruits and vegetables can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers, says Barb Barker, University of Wisconsin-Extension 4H Youth Development Agent for Waushara County. Fruits and vegetables also contribute phytochemicals and antioxidants, which help slow the degeneration of cells as we age.
- Wednesday, June 21, 2006
- WPT celebrates America's birthday with concert
- Lynn Brockmeyer
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The holiday concert "A Capitol Fourth" (2006) airs on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. An encore presentation of the concert also will air at 9:30 p.m. that same evening.
- Monday, June 19, 2006
- Vow to talk about money before the wedding
- Gayle Rose Martinez
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NEILLSVILLE, Wis.—Money talk before “I do” can keep the flame burning longer in your marriage. Before you walk down the aisle together, take time for an admittedly non-romantic discussion about finances.
- Thursday, June 15, 2006
- Advance planning helps families fulfill health care wishes
- Karen Goebel
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MADISON, Wis.—Advances in medical technology now enable individuals to survive illnesses and injuries that once would have been fatal. These advances may be a blessing for many, but they also raise questions about the quality of a life prolonged artificially.
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006
- A secret garden revealed in brand new Wisconsin Gardener Program
- Moira Harrington
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Inaccessible and hidden, some of the state’s stunning private gardens may just be all the more intriguing because they aren’t immediately visible to passersby. On the next edition of The Wisconsin Gardener, one such garden is revealed. In this offering of the Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) series there also are demonstrations of tree planting and cultivating living fences, as well as a look at clematis in unusual forms.
- Monday, June 12, 2006
- Minimizing your identity theft risks
- Brenda Janke
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MERRILL, Wis.—When it comes to identity theft, you can't control all the circumstances, but there are steps you can take to minimize your risk.
- Thursday, June 08, 2006
- Working together to promote healthy lifestyles
- Susan Nitzke
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MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin is taking an important step in the battle to prevent obesity and reduce chronic disease. A new state plan calls for organizations, communities and individuals to work together to improve nutrition and increase physical activity in order to reduce obesity. Teachers, parents, health care professionals, community policymakers and concerned citizens can all play a part in addressing the obesity epidemic by working together in communities across the state.
- Tuesday, June 06, 2006
- Meeting new storm water rules with education and outreach
- Kendra Axness
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Many citizens may not realize it, but their daily activities while at home or at work contribute to water pollution. Fertilizers, motor oil and organic materials such as grass clippings are washed by rainwater or snowmelt into nearby surface water bodies through the system of storm drains and conveyances that most communities rely on to manage this so-called runoff. When everyone’s contributions are added up, these pollutants are present in significant enough quantities to harm fish habitats, cause poor swimming conditions and trigger smelly algae blooms.
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