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Wednesday
9/24/2008
11:00 AM
080924F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller examines the issues of the proposed Alliant Energy coal-fired power plant at Cassville, WI. His guests are Barbara Swan, President of Alliant Energy's Wisconsin Power and Light Company; and Peter Taglia of Madison, staff scientist with the environmental group, Clean Wisconsin. www.alliantenergy.com www.cleanwisconsin.org
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Wednesday
9/24/2008
12:00 PM
080924G
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Larry Meiller
There's a bounce in Larry Meiller's step, after twelve-noon, when he talks with Badger Basketball Coach Bo Ryan about his autobiography, "Another Hill to Climb" (KCI Sports Publishing). www.kcisports.com
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Tuesday
9/23/2008
11:00 AM
080923F
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Larry Meiller
On the lookout for the Emerald Ash Borer is just one of the topics for Larry Meiller and his guest, after eleven. Larry's guest is UW-Madison Entomologist Phil Pellitteri.
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Monday
9/22/2008
11:00 AM
080922F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has an update on carcinoma... symptoms and treatment. He is Dr. Dick Neils (NILES), who practices dermatology in Oconomowoc and Watertown. neilscomp@aol.com
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Monday
9/22/2008
11:45 AM
080922G
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Larry Meiller
Flossing is in order, after eleven-forty five. Larry Meiller's guest is Dr. Lowell Lakritz, a retired Madison dentist who preaches good oral health.
llakritz@wisc.edu
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Friday
9/19/2008
11:00 AM
080919F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller gets advice on starting and maintaining a healthy lawn. His guest is UW-Madison Turfgrass Specialist Doug Soldat. djsoldat@wisc.edu
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Thursday
9/18/2008
11:00 AM
080918F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses the eye disease macular degeneration. His guests are Dr. Suresh Chandra and Dr. Barbara Blodi (blow-dee) of the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. A free seminar on macular degeneration is Tuesday, Oct. 14th 8am to 4pm at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Info at (800) 783-5213.
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Thursday
9/18/2008
11:45 AM
080918G
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Larry Meiller
Do prebiotics and probiotics in foods promote good digestive health? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Dr. Robert Martindale, Medical Director for Hospital Nutrition Services, Oregon Health and Sciences University. A free lecture on prebiotics and probiotics is Friday, Sept. 19th at noon in the V.A. Hospital Auditorium in Madison.
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Wednesday
9/17/2008
11:00 AM
080917F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Wisconsin author Norb Blei (bly) of Ellison Bay, whose "Meditations on a Small Lake" has been reprinted and updated. www.norbertblei.com
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Wednesday
9/17/2008
11:45 AM
080917G
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Larry Meiller
Efforts are underway to end hunger in the state through the Wisconsin Food Security Consortium. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Kadi (kay-dee) Row, a food security specialist at UW-Cooperative Extension; and Bob Mohelnitzky, President of the Second Harvest Food Bank in Dane County. www.wisconsinfoodsecurityconsortium.org
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Tuesday
9/16/2008
11:00 AM
080916F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests offer advice for aspiring and professional writers. They are Nate Scholze (shoal-zee) and LaMoine MacLaughlin of the Wisconsin Regional Writers Association. www.wrwa.net
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Tuesday
9/16/2008
11:45 AM
080916G
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Larry Meiller
Is the current Presidential campaign generating more heat than light when it comes to the role of science and research? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison Chemistry Professor Bassam Shakhashiri. www.scifun.org
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Monday
9/15/2008
11:00 AM
080915F
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Larry Meiller
Apple computers and i-Phones are just a couple of the topics, after eleven, for Larry Meiller and his guest, Mac Support Specialist Joe Rhodes of Madison. www.joerhodes.com/wpr
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Monday
9/15/2008
11:45 AM
080915G
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Larry Meiller
What impact will the federal bailout of mortgage finance companies Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have on your future? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks investment strategy with Frank Armstrong, author of "The Informed Investor". www.investorsolutions.com
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Friday
9/12/2008
11:00 AM
080912F
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Lori Skelton in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Lori Skelton takes a turn as host for Garden Talk. Her guest is Bob Tomesh (toe-mesh), Senior Lecturer in the Department of Horticulture at UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
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Thursday
9/11/2008
11:00 AM
080911F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard's guests offer advice on home renovation and repair. They are Chad Speight (spate) of Chad's Carpentry in Madison, and John Viner of Building Servies and Consultant, Mount Horeb, WI. www.chadscarpentry.com john@homeperformancetesting.net
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Wednesday
9/10/2008
11:00 AM
080910F
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Larry Meiller
Flood damage... aquatic invasives... the Emerald Ash Borer... After eleven, with Larry Meiller, a discussion on issues the D-N-R is currently wrestling with. His guest is D-N-R Secretary Matt Frank. www.dnr.wisc.gov
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Wednesday
9/10/2008
11:45 AM
080910G
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Larry Meiller
A major survey underway will asses the overall health of Wisconsin residents. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Dr. Javier Nieto and Kathy Massoth with the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin. www.show.wisc.edu
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Tuesday
9/9/2008
11:00 AM
080909F
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Larry Meiller
Raising a healthy pet sometimes means a lot of trial and error. After eleven, Larry Meiller seeks the advice of UW-Madison clinical professor of veterinary medicine Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
9/8/2008
11:00 AM
080908F
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Larry Meiller
Two of Larry Meiller's most sympathetic guests are in, after eleven. They are physical therapists Associate Professor Bill Boissenault of the UW-Medical School, and Lori Thein (tyne) Brody of UW-Sports Medicine.
boiss@medicine.wisc.edu lathein@hosp.wisc.edu
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Friday
9/5/2008
11:00 AM
080905F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller gets an update on the Emerald Ash Borer. His guest is Madison professional arborist Bruce Allison.
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Thursday
9/4/2008
11:00 AM
080904F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with personal computer consultant Peter Greene about managing and reducing e-mail spam. Peter is with Infostar, Madison. www.infostar.com
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Wednesday
9/3/2008
11:00 AM
080903F
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Larry Meiller
Whitetail bucks shedding their velvet is a sure sign Fall is approaching. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about seasonal changes for Wisconsin wildife with UW-Madison & Extension Wildlife Ecology Professor Scott Craven. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
9/2/2008
11:00 AM
080902F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is sewing maven Nancy Zieman (ZEE-m'n), producer and host of "Sewing with Nancy." She will host the Wisconsin Public Televison Quilting Expo in Madison beginning September 11th at the Alliant Energy Center. www.wpr.org/quiltexpo
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Tuesday
9/2/2008
11:45 AM
080902G
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Larry Meiller
Conversation about the Fiber Arts continues, after eleven-forty-five. Larry Meiller's guest is Ray Antoniewicz (anton-aye-vitch) of the A to Z Farm, who talks about fiber arts classes offered this weekend at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival at the County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
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Monday
9/1/2008
11:00 AM
080901F
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Larry Meiller
From hawks to herons, birds are amazingly diverse. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with a pair of ornithologists about the birds of Wisconsin. They are Noel Cutright with the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, and Bill Volkert, DNR educator at the Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.
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Thursday
8/28/2008
11:00 AM
080828F
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Larry Meiller
If you're a fan of wildlife art, you won't want to miss Larry Meiller, after eleven. His guest is David Wagner, former director of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson (LEE YAW-kee WOOD-s'n) Art Museum in Wausau, and author of "American Wildlife Art"(Marquand Books). www.american-wildlife-art.com
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Thursday
8/28/2008
11:45 AM
080828G
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Larry Meiller
It's late summer, and your photos aren't turning out quite like you hoped? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest offers photography advice. He is Jack Socha (SO-sha) of Spring Grove, Minnesota. johns@wpringgrove.coop
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Wednesday
8/27/2008
11:00 AM
080827F
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Larry Meiller
Indoor air pollution can be very hazardous to your health. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the host of the P-B-S home renovation program, "Hometime". Dean Johnson tells of things homeowners can do to improve air quality. www.hometime.com
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Wednesday
8/27/2008
11:45 AM
080827G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, the talk turns to paddling. Larry Meiller's guest is Darren Bush, owner of Rutabaga of Madison, the world's largest paddlesport store. www.rutabaga.com
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Tuesday
8/26/2008
11:00 AM
080826F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest talks about the role of a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer's disease. She is Mary Ellen Geist, author of "Treasure of the Heart: A Father's Alzheimer's, A Daughter's Return."
(Springboard Press) www.maryellengeist.com
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Tuesday
8/26/2008
11:45 AM
080826G
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Larry Meiller
With the Olympics fresh in mind, you might be motivated to be more fit. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about achieving your physical fitness goals with Madison personal fitness trainer Dustin Maher. dustinmaherfitness@gmail.com www.madisonbootcamps.com
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Monday
8/25/2008
11:00 AM
080825F
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Larry Meiller
One way of insuring a year-round supply of nutrition is by drying foods. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Mary T. Bell of Lanesboro, Minnesota about her book, "Food Drying With an Attitude" (Skyhorse Publishing). www.drystore.com
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Monday
8/25/2008
11:45 AM
080825G
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Larry Meiller
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the weather satellite era, and University of Wisconsin scientists were vital to it's beginning. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with his "weather guys" about the efforts of Professor Verner Suomi (sue-me). They are UW-Madison Meteorology Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin. stevea@ssec.wisc.edu jon@meteor.wisc.edu
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Friday
8/22/2008
11:00 AM
080822F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard welcomes a pair of U-W Extension Horticulture Educators. They are Mike Maddox of Rock County in Janesville and Christine Regester of Walworth County in Elkhorn.
mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu christine.regester@ces.uwex.edu
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Thursday
8/21/2008
11:00 AM
080821F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, learn how to live to be 100. Jim Packard's guests are Madison Senior Center Director Christine Beatty, and Dr. Thomas Perls of Boston University, who directs the New England Centenarian Study. www.madisonseniorcenter.org Eons.com/Livingto100
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Thursday
8/21/2008
11:45 AM
080821G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
If Fighting Bob La Follette were alive today, what would the Wisconsin Senator think about the political landscape? After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard talks with Santa Clara University Associate Professor of History Nancy Unger, author of "Fighting Bob La Follette: The Righteous Reformer" (Wisconsin Historical Society Press). www.wisconsinhistory.org
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Wednesday
8/20/2008
11:00 AM
080820F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard talks with one of the members of TreeHugger.com, where you can learn all about "green living."
Guest: Meaghan O'Neill, co-author, "Ready, Set, Green: Eight Weeks to Modern Eco-living," (Villard Books) www.treehugger.com/readysetgreen
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Wednesday
8/20/2008
11:45 AM
080820G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, journey through the career of Wisconsin musical giant, milestone guitarist, and recording innovator Les Paul. Jim Packard's guest is Robb Lawrence of Malibu, California, author of "The Early Years of the Les Paul Legacy: 1915-1963." www.halleonard.com
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Tuesday
8/19/2008
11:00 AM
080819F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard talks with author Tom Kupsh of Cazenovia, Wisconsin about the great metal artist Tom Every. Kupsh is the author of "A Mythic Obsession: The World of Dr. Evermor" (Chicago Review Press). www.ipgbook.com
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Tuesday
8/19/2008
11:45 AM
080819G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, we'll recall the customs and cultural traditions shared within our families. Jim Packard's guests are Doug Miller of Folklore Village in Dodgeville, and Anne Pryor of the Wisconsin Arts Board. www.folklorevillage.org
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Monday
8/18/2008
11:00 AM
080818F
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Jim Packard sitting in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard talks about airfares and air travel fees with guest Rick Seany (see-nee), CEO of FareCompare.com. Rick has prepared a comparison chart of the fees airlines are charging these days. www.farecompare.com
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Monday
8/18/2008
11:45 AM
080818G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
Pairing artisanal cheeses with craft beers is on tap, after eleven-forty five. Jim Packard's guests are Kirby Nelson, brewmaster of Capital Brewery in Middleton; and Steve McKeon, president, Roth Kase in Monroe, WI. www.capital-brewery.com www.rothkase.com
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Friday
8/15/2008
11:00 AM
080815F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry meiller's guest is "Great lakes Gardener" Melinda Myers, host of the popular PBS TV show. www.melindamyers.com
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Thursday
8/14/2008
11:00 AM
080814F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
Home repair and maintenance issues are on the to-do list... After eleven, Jim Packard talks with Madison design builder Ken Adams, and John Freiberger of Freiberger Associates in Fitchburg. ken@adamsofmadison.com frei@chorus.net
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Wednesday
8/13/2008
11:00 AM
080813F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
Brown recluse spiders, emerald ash borers, and gypsy moths are all part of the talk, after eleven. Jim Packard's guest is Phil Pellitteri, entomology professor at the Insect Diagnostic Lab at UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
8/12/2008
11:00 AM
080812F
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Larry Meiller
Are obedience classes good for a rescued dog? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, Professor of Veterinary Medicine at UW-Madison. sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
8/11/2008
11:00 AM
080811F
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Larry Meiller
If you can stay limber and maintain good posture, chances are you can stop back pain before it strikes. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about recovery from back pain with UW-Madison physical therapy Associate Professor Bill Boissenault of the Medical School and Lori Thein Brody of UW-Sports Medicine. boiss@medicine.wisc.edu lathein@wisc.edu
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Friday
8/8/2008
11:00 AM
080808F
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Larry Meiller
Time to indulge your passion for Garden-fresh with the Vicars of Vegetables. Larry Meiller's guests on Garden Talk, after eleven, are Professors James Nienhuis and Irwin Goldman. nienhuis@wisc.edu
ilgoldma@wisc.edu
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Thursday
8/7/2008
11:00 AM
080807F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, the talk is about education and science. Larry Meiller's guest is UW-Madison Professor of Chemistry Bassam Shakhashiri. www.scifun.org bassam@chem.wisc.edu
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Thursday
8/7/2008
11:45 AM
080807G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller dons his hiking boots after, eleven-forty five. His guest is Kevin Revolinski of Madison, a travel writer whose latest book is "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Madison." www.menasharidge.com
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Wednesday
8/6/2008
11:00 AM
080806F
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Larry Meiller
Today, Larry Meiller is on location at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. His guest, after eleven, is Scott Craven, UW-Madison & Extension Professor of Wildlife Ecology. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Wednesday
8/6/2008
11:45 AM
080806G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five... producing ethanol from cellulosic biomass. Larry Meiller talks with John Greenler, director of education and outreach for the Great Lakes Biofuels Research Center, at UW-Madison. www.glbrc.org
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Tuesday
8/5/2008
11:00 AM
080805F
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Larry Meiller
The only intact Native American effigy mound of a human figure is preserved in a Sauk County park. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about Man Mound with UW-Baraboo/Sauk County Dean Thomas Pleger and state archaeologist John Broihahn. www.wisconsinhistory.org
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Tuesday
8/5/2008
11:45 AM
080805G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and guests talk about a crisis in the healthcare workforce field. His guests are Katharyn May, Dean of the UW-Madison School of Nursing, and Jeannette Roberts, Dean of the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy.
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Monday
8/4/2008
11:00 AM
080804F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has advice for personal computer users. He is Peter Greene of Infostar. www.infostar.com
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Friday
8/1/2008
11:00 AM
080801F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Karen Johannsen of Johannsen's Greenhouses in Madison. www.johannsens.com
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Thursday
7/31/2008
11:00 AM
080731F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes UW-Madison writing instructor Marshall Cook, who offers advice on putting words to paper. He tells about his new book, "Obsessions," the latest in the Monona Quinn mystery series. mcook@dcs.wisc.edu
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Thursday
7/31/2008
11:45 AM
080731G
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Larry Meiller
Skywatchers get enthused this time each year for the the Perseid (PER-see-id) meteor shower. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about astronomy and skywatching gear with Jim Lattis of UW-Space Place and Tom Hall of Eagle Optics. www.spaceplace.wisc.edu www.eagleoptics.com
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Wednesday
7/30/2008
11:00 AM
080730F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, the talk turns to national energy policy, including the proposed policies of presidential candidates McCain and Obama. Larry Meiller's guest is Michael Corradini, chair of Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Physics at UW-Madison. corradini@engr.wisc.edu
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Wednesday
7/30/2008
11:45 AM
080730G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, hop in your canoe. Larry Meiller talks with Doris Green, author of the new book, "Explore Wisconsin Rivers" (BigEarthPublishing). www.bigearthpublishing.com
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Tuesday
7/29/2008
11:00 AM
080729F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and guest talk about medicine and spirituality. His guest is Steve Busalacchi (BOO-suh-LAH-kee) of Madison, author of "White Coat Wisdom" (Apollo's Voice). www.whitecoatwisdom.com
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Tuesday
7/29/2008
11:45 AM
080729G
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Larry Meiller
Bankruptcy filings in Wisconsin are up 30-percent. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about bankruptcy and foreclosure with Madison attorney Ken Doran, author of "Personal Bankruptcy" (Random House). kendoran@execpc.com
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Monday
7/28/2008
11:00 AM
080728F
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Larry Meiller
It's murder and mayhem in Wisconsin's north woods, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guest is Victoria Houston of Rhinelander, whose ninth mystery novel is, "Dead Hot Shot." (Bleak House) www.victoriahouston.com
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Monday
7/28/2008
11:45 AM
080728G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about Wisconsin weather and climate with "the weather guys," UW-Madison Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin. stevea@ssec.wisc.edu jon@meteor.wisc.edu
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Friday
7/25/2008
11:00 AM
080725F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard's guest offers gardening advice. He is Dick Zondag, president of the Jung Seed Company in Randolph, WI. www.jungseed.com
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Thursday
7/24/2008
11:00 AM
080724F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on location at Peninsula Players Theater in Fish Creek, Larry Meiller learns why it's tough times for Door County cherries. His guests are Door County Extension Ag Agent Dean Volenberg, and Bob Lautenbach of Lautenbach's Orchard Country, Fish Creek, cherry growers since the 1950s. www.orchardcountry.com
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Thursday
7/24/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
The Door County Road show continues. Larry Meiller's guests, after eleven-forty-five, have some great stories about life in Door County. They are Paul and Frances Burton of Ephraim (EE-fraym), publishers and authors of many books about Door County history, culture, and beauty.
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Wednesday
7/23/2008
11:00 AM
080723F
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Larry Meiller
The state Black Bear population is now thought to be much greater than earlier estimates. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about bears in Wisconsin with D-N-R bear and deer ecologist Keith Warnke.
(warn-key)
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Wednesday
7/23/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, the talk turns to mushrooms and other fungi (FUN-jye). Larry Meiller's guest is UW-La Crosse Professor of Biology Thomas Volk.
volk.thom@uwlax.edu tomvolkfungi.net
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Tuesday
7/22/2008
11:00 AM
080722F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest discusses the origin of words in the U.S. She is Joan Houston Hall, chief editor of the Dictionary of Regional American English, at UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
7/22/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest says "open wide!." He is Madison retired dentist Dr. Lowell Lakritz, who discusses the A-B-C's of good dental health. llakritz@wisc.edu
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Monday
7/21/2008
11:00 AM
080721F
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Larry Meiller
Sense of smell may very well be the most important of all. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest talks about the importance of the sense of smell. He is Avery Gilbert, author of "What the Nose Knows" (Crown Publishers). www.averygilbert.com
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Monday
7/21/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, it's the job of Larry Meiller's guest to help people achieve their personal fitness goals. He is the creator of Fit Fun Bootcamps, Dustin Maher of Madison. www.dustinmaherfitness.com
www.madisonbootcamps.com
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Friday
7/18/2008
11:00 AM
080718F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guests introduce the new garden calender from the Madison Area Master Gardeners. They are Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson, and Judith Wright Rozelle, Assistant Superintendent at the UW-West Madison Research Station. jreithrozell@wisc.edu lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
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Thursday
7/17/2008
11:00 AM
080717F
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Larry Meiller
A mosquito trap on Madison's north side has collected one-hundred times the usual volume of insects in a fourteen-hour period. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison Professor of Entomology Phil Pellitteri about the staggering numbers of mosquitos this year.
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Wednesday
7/16/2008
11:00 AM
080716F
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Larry Meiller
The butterflies of Wisconsin are the topic for Larry Meiller and his guest, after eleven. He is Jeffrey Glassberg of Morristown, New Jersey, author of "Butterflies Through Binoculars" (Oxford University Press). www.naba.org
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Wednesday
7/16/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Did you know that criminals in jail can still enter your home and steal from you? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Glen Loyd of the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection about scams from jail that can result in identity theft and other crimes against you. glen.loyd@wisconsin.gov
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Tuesday
7/15/2008
11:00 AM
080715F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard and his guest talk about the biggest challenges in higher education today. His guest is Kevin Reilly, President of the University of Wisconsin System. kreilly@uwsa.edu
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Tuesday
7/15/2008
11:45 AM
080715G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, visit an exhibit at the Oshkosh Public Museum about Abe Lincoln and Russian Tsar Alexander the Second. Jim Packard's guests are curator Marilyn Swezey (swee-zee) and UW-Madison Russian historian David McDonald. www.oshkoshmuseum.org
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Monday
7/14/2008
11:00 AM
080714F
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Larry Meiller
Some 80-percent of Americans suffer from back pain, making it nearly as inevitable as death and taxes. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about dealing with back pain with physical therapists Associate Professor Bill Boissenault of the UW-Medical School, and Lori Thein Brody with UW-Sports Medicine.
boiss@surgery.wisc.edu la.thein@hosp.wisc.edu
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Friday
7/11/2008
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
One of Larry Meiller's favorite guests is on Garden Talk, after eleven. UW-Madison Horticulture Department Senior Lecturer Bob Tomesh (toe-MESH) offers advice on your gardening questions. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
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Thursday
7/10/2008
11:00 AM
080710F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, the talk turns to home renovation and remodeling. Larry Meiller's guests are Chad Speight (spate) of Chad's Carpentry in Madison, and John Viner of Building Services and Consultant in Mount Horeb.
www.chadscarpentry.com john@homeperformancetesting.net
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Wednesday
7/9/2008
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Douglas Buege (bee-ghee) of Madison about efforts to restore the once populous American Chestnut tree. He is the author of "If a Tree Falls: Rediscovering the Great American Chestnut." www.djbuege.com
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Wednesday
7/9/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest has advice on avoiding summer-time poisoning situations. She is Donna Lotzer, registered pharamacist and poison education coordinator at the UW Hospital Poison Prevention and Education Center in Madison. dm.lotzer@hosp.wisc.edu
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Tuesday
7/8/2008
11:00 AM
080708F
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Larry Meiller
If the sound of fireworks or thunder are a problem for your pets, help is on the way. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about relieving anxiety in pets with Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, Clinical Professor at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
7/7/2008
11:00 AM
080707F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how the old rules of the road are changing fast with gas at 4-dollars-a-gallon. His guests talk about hybrid vehicles and other alternatives. They are John Dolan of Smart Motors in Madison, and Chris Schneider of Honda Motorwerks in La Crosse. www.smartmotors.com www.hybridstore.com
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Monday
7/7/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, learn about efforts underway to listen in on the sounds of the universe. Larry Meiller's guest is UW-Madison Professor of Astronomy Ed Churchwell, who discusses a huge radio telescope project in Chile known as ALMA. www.alma.nrao.edu
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Friday
7/4/2008
11:00 AM
080704F
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Larry Meiller
Enjoy a Pepper Stew of tasty delights, after eleven, on Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest is one-half of the duo that make up the "Vicars of Vegetables," UW-Madison Professor of Horticulture James Nienhuis (NEE-en-hoos).
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Thursday
7/3/2008
11:00 AM
080703F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests have advice on eating well, even on a tight budget. His guests are UW-Madison Nutritional Sciences Professor Sue Nitzke and Gayle Coleman of UW-Extension.
(News release on topic - www.uwex.edu/ces/news/cenews.cfm?ID=3202)
(Eating well on a budget - www.nal.usda.gov/foodstamp/pdf/eatrightwhenmoneystight.pdf )
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Thursday
7/3/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
Who snores more, men or women? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Dr. Mary Clink of Wisconsin Sleep, a comprehensive sleep program at the Center for Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research. mary.klink@uwmf.wisc.edu
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Wednesday
7/2/2008
11:00 AM
080702F
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Larry Meiller
DNR officials are still assessing harm to wildlife after the floods last month. After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses this with UW-Madison wildlife ecology Professor Scott Craven. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
7/1/2008
11:00 AM
080701F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has advice for problems with personal computers. He is Larry's personal computer consultant, Peter Greene of Infostar. www.infostar.com
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Monday
6/30/2008
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
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Monday
6/30/2008
12:00 PM
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Larry Meiller
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Friday
6/27/2008
11:00 AM
080627F
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Larry Meiller
The decline of Door County tart cherrys is distressing news, but not fatal. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with two members of our UW-Madison "Fruit Team." They are Horticulture Professor Teryl Roper and Plant Pathology Professor Patty McManus. trroper@wisc.edu
psm@plantpath.wisc.edu
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Thursday
6/26/2008
11:00 AM
080626F
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Larry Meiller
When you watch fireworks, are you aware of the science involved? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about the chemistry of fireworks with Professor Bassam Shakhashiri of the UW-Madison Department of Chemistry. bassam@chem.wisc.edu
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Thursday
6/26/2008
11:45 AM
080626G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven forty-five, as the Summer Olympics approach, Larry Meiller and guest take a trip back in time to the Games of 1960. Larry's guest is historian David Maraniss of Madison, author of "Rome 1960: The Olympics that Changed the World" (Simon & Schuster).
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Wednesday
6/25/2008
11:00 AM
080625F
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Larry Meiller
There's lots to appreciate about Wisconsin, even though we often take it for granted. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Madison travel writer Mary Bergin about unusual getaways on one tank of gas, found in her book, "Sidetracked in Wisconsin" (Itchy Cat Press). mary@roadstraveled.com
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Wednesday
6/25/2008
11:45 AM
080625G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, a conversation about the latest efforts in developing a sustainable bioeconomy. Larry Meiller's guest is Professor Phil Robertson of Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station, and a researcher within the Great Lakes Bioenergy Center. robertson@kbs.msu.edu
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Tuesday
6/24/2008
11:00 AM
080624F
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Larry Meiller
Say cheese! After eleven, Larry Meiller calls on western Wisconsin photography instructor Jack Socha (so-cha) for advice on using your digital camera. media@acpress.com
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Tuesday
6/24/2008
11:45 AM
080624G
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Larry Meiller
Choosing prescription eyewear can make your head spin. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about options in eyewear with optics expert Jim La Luzerne of De Pere. jim@laluzerne.com
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Monday
6/23/2008
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
In today's economic climate, how do you build a sound financial portfolio? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with investment counselor Frank Armstrong, author of "The Informed Investor" (Amacon). www.investorsolutions.com
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Monday
6/23/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
The road to physical fitness is sprinkled with perspiration. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest talks about how you can achieve maximum physical fitness. He is Dustin Maher of Madison. www.dustinmaherfitness.com
www.madisonbootcamps.com www.myhitechtrainer.com/dmah
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Friday
6/20/2008
11:00 AM
080620F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller takes Garden Talk to the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair at Custer, Wisconsin. Along with Jim Packard, his guests include Portage County Extension Agriculture Agent Ken Schroeder and Milwaukee TV host and educator Melinda Myers. www.melindamyers.com
ken.schroeder@ces.uwex.edu www.the-mrea.org
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Thursday
6/19/2008
11:00 AM
080619F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard and guest talk about Apple computers and accessories including the new iPhone. Jim's guest is Macintosh support specialist Joe Rhodes from Madison. www.joerhodes.com/wpr
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Thursday
6/19/2008
11:45 AM
080619G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard's guests have great ideas for fun things to do along the Mississippi river. His guests are Reggie McLeod and Pamela Eyden, of Big River Magazine, Winona, MN. www.BigRiverMagazine.com
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Wednesday
6/18/2008
11:00 AM
080618F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller gets an earful of the world of bugs and insects. His guest is Phil Pellitteri, Professor of Entomology in the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab. www.entomology.wisc.edu
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Tuesday
6/17/2008
11:00 AM
080617F
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Larry Meiller
With fewer planes in the air these days, are there any airfare bargains to be had? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks airfares with Rick Seany (seeny) of FareCompare.com. www.farecompare.com
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Tuesday
6/17/2008
11:45 AM
080617G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and guest talk about protecting flood victims from unscrupulous repair crews. His guest is Jim Rabbitt, director of Consumer Protection in the Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Monday
6/16/2008
11:00 AM
080616F
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Larry Meiller
Ankle sprains and pulled muscles from competing in sports are pretty common these days. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests talk about recovering from sports and other injuries. They are UW-Madison physical therapists Associate Professor Bill Boissenault and Lori Thein Brody. boiss@surgery.wisc.edu
lathein@hosp.wisc.edu
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Friday
6/13/2008
11:00 AM
080613F
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Larry Meiller
Native plants are the focus on Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guest is an educator at the UW-Madison Arboretum, Molly Fifield-Murray. mfmurray@wisc.edu
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Thursday
6/12/2008
11:00 AM
080612F
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Larry Meiller
Many Wisconsin homeowners found water in their basement this week. Cleaning up the mess is the topic, after eleven, for Larry Meiller and guests. They are Ken Adams of Adams Design & Construction in Madison, and John Freiberger of Freiberger and Associates of Fitchburg.
ken@adamsofmadison.com frei@chorus.net
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Wednesday
6/11/2008
11:00 AM
080611F
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Larry Meiller
Adaptive Paddling is a program to invite those with physical and other disabilities out on the water. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about adaptive paddling with Darren Bush and Nancy Saulsbury of Rutabaga, the paddlesport shop. www.rutabaga.com
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Wednesday
6/11/2008
11:45 AM
080611G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest discusses the latest issues in recycling. He is Madison recycling consultant Paul Abramson. delbertpc@aol.com
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Tuesday
6/10/2008
11:00 AM
080610F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest answers questions about your small pets. She is Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine, UW-Madison Vet School. sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
6/9/2008
11:00 AM
080609F
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Larry Meiller
The Executive Director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute is Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. Dr. Mark Sager has an update on the disease, and its impact. masager@wisc.edu
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Monday
6/9/2008
11:45 AM
080609G
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Larry Meiller
What great Wisconsin cheeses would you serve with a dry white or a dry red wine? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about wine and cheese pairings with Philippe Coquard (phil-LEAP coe-CARD) of Wollersheim Winery at Prairie du Sac, and Ken Monteleone (mon-TELL-ee-OH-nee) of the cheese emporium known as Fromagination, on Madison's capitol square. www.wollersheimwinery.com www.fromagination.com
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Friday
6/6/2008
11:00 AM
080606F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is a turfgrass expert. He is John Stier, (sty-er) Associate Professor of Horticulture at UW-Madison. jstier@wisc.eduThen, after twelve-noon, the focus shifts to native sedges. Larry's guest is Andrew Hipp, herbarium curator at the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, author of "Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges." (University of Wisconsin Press) www.wisc.edu/wisconsinpress/
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Thursday
6/5/2008
11:00 AM
080605F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest pays homage to those who have made an impact on the lives of others. His guest is Andrew Blauner of New York, editor of a series of essays by writers called "Coach" (Warner Books).
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Thursday
6/5/2008
11:45 AM
080605G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, the talk turns to antiques, when Larry Meiller's guest discusses appraisals and auctions. She is Madison auctioneer and appraiser Shirley Baumann. shirley.baumann@charter.net www.baumannauctions.com
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Wednesday
6/4/2008
11:00 AM
080604F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller explores the wonderful world of Wisconsin wildlife. His guide is one who knows the difference between the call of the bullfrog and the mink frog, UW-Madison professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
6/3/2008
11:00 AM
080603F
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Larry Meiller
Consumers are asking for food products that support health in greater measure than simply nutrition. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests talk about probiotics and prebiotics and their role in promoting a healthy digestive system. They are UW-Madison pediatrician Dr. Frank Greer, and Dr. Kelly Karpa of the Penn State University College of Medicine.
f.greer@pediatrics.wisc.edu kjd136@psu.edu
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Tuesday
6/3/2008
11:45 AM
080603G
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Larry Meiller
The chance of developing melanoma in your lifetime is now one-in-75. After eleven-forty five, Oconomowoc dermatologist Dr. Dick Neils (NILES) talks about the dangers of Summer Sun worshipping. neilscomp@aol.com
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Monday
6/2/2008
11:00 AM
080602F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, get some good advice on making personal computer repairs when Larry Meiller talks with his P-C consultant. He is Peter Greene of Infostar in Madison. www.infostar.com
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Friday
5/30/2008
11:00 AM
080530F
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Larry Meiller
Whether your garden grows cockleshells, or pretty maids all in a row, get some great advice coming up on Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller talks with Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company of Randolph, WI. www.jungseed.com
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Thursday
5/29/2008
11:00 AM
080529F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the Executive Director and writer-in-residence at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Performing Arts in Mineral Point. Dean Bakopoulos offers tips on completing a manuscript for a novel in a single summer. www.shakeragalley.com
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Thursday
5/29/2008
11:45 AM
080529G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with the organizer of a contest to honor the best small towns in Wisconsin. He is Gary Knowles of Madison, travel editor for the Milwaukee Shepherd Express. www.wisconsinwonders.com openair@aol.com
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Wednesday
5/28/2008
11:00 AM
080528F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, the talk turns to wind energy for Larry Meiller and his guests. As the U.S. moves into second place in wind energy production, wind turbine siting issues are emerging. Larry's guests are Glenn Stoddard of Eau Claire, and Gerry (jerry) Meyer of Brownsville, Wisconsin. www.stoddardlawoffice.com
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Wednesday
5/28/2008
11:45 AM
080528G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and his guests talk about recent advancements in bioenergy. His guests are Wisconsin State Journal editor Chuck Martin, and Don Wichert of Wisconsin's Focus on Energy.
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Tuesday
5/27/2008
11:00 AM
080527F
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Larry Meiller
You'll have a chance to tour homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright on Saturday, June 7th. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with historian Jack Holzheuter (holz-heater) about the life of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Wright and Like Tour 2008. www.wrightinwisconsin.org
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Tuesday
5/27/2008
11:45 AM
080527G
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Larry Meiller
Is the weather still under the influence of La Nina? (lah NEEN-yah) After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with the "weather guys, " UW-Madison Meteorology Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin.
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Monday
5/26/2008
11:00 AM
080526F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and guests honor late ornithologist Sam Robbins. His guests are Noel Cutright of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, and Bill Volkert, DNR Wildlife Educator at the Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Area.
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Friday
5/23/2008
11:00 AM
080523F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, the talk focuses on ornamental trees and shrubs, and on diagnosing plant diseases. Larry Meiller's guests are UW-Madison Associate Professor of Horticulture Laura Jull, and Brian Hudelson with the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab at UW-Madison. Plantpath@wisc.edu
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