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Monday
4/21/2008
11:45 AM
080421G
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Larry Meiller
This year has been a stellar year for astronomy, with a number of important discoveries. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Jim Lattis of UW-Madison Space Place and Tom Hall of Eagle Optics.
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Friday
4/18/2008
11:00 AM
080418F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard and guest talk about growing vegetables, and other gardening matters. He welcomes UW-Madison Department of Horticulture & Extension senior lecturer Bob Tomesh.
rjtomesh@wisc.edu
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Thursday
4/17/2008
11:00 AM
080417F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests discuss UW-Extension support for Operation Military Kids. They are Professor Sue Curtis of Platteville, Assistant Professor Steve Horvath of Wisconsin Rapids, and Laura Petterson of Sparta. http://4h.uwex.edu/omk/index.cfm
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Thursday
4/17/2008
11:45 AM
080417G
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Larry Meiller
Digital cameras can be a new challenge for new camera buyers. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest talks about how you can get the most from your digital camera. He is Jack Socha of Spring Grove, MN. www.acpress.com
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Wednesday
4/16/2008
11:00 AM
080416F
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Larry Meiller
It's a tradition dating back to 1976, and you can participate this Saturday by joining more than 3-thousand volunteers counting Sandhill Cranes. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about The Annual Midwest Crane Count with Jeb Barzen and Alyssa Rod of the International Crane Foundation. www.savingcranes.org
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Wednesday
4/16/2008
11:45 AM
080416G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven-forty five, is the author of the Elm Creek Quilts series. She is Jennifer Chiaverini of Middleton. Her latest novel is "The Winding Ways Quilt." www.elmcreek.net
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Tuesday
4/15/2008
11:00 AM
080415F
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Larry Meiller
Vitamin-enhanced water for dogs is now available for those seeking to improve their pet's health. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, Clinical Professor at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, about nutrition and care for small animal pets.
sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
4/14/2008
11:00 AM
080414F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with two UW-Madison physical therapists about pain relief. Larry welcomes Lori Thein Brody, and Associate Professor Bill Boissenault. boiss@surgery.wisc.edu lathein@hosp.wisc.edu
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Friday
4/11/2008
11:00 AM
080411F
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Larry Meiller
For two decades, it's been among the most respected gardening books. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk is author Barbara Damrosch, who talks about her new Second Edition of, "The Garden Primer" (Workman Publishing). www.fourseasonfarm.com
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Thursday
4/10/2008
11:00 AM
080410F
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Larry Meiller
Home renovation and repair projects are on the to-do list for Larry Meiller, after eleven. His guests 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
4/9/2008
11:00 AM
080409F
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail is one of only eight National Scenic Trails in the nation. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Mike Wollmer of the Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation, and renowned photographer Bart Smith. They'll discuss the trail's history and development. www.iceagetrail.org
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Wednesday
4/9/2008
11:45 AM
080409G
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Larry Meiller
Hundreds will gather in Madison next week to discuss climate change in Wisconsin. That's the topic for Larry Meiller, after eleven-forty five. He talks with conference organizer Professor Pete Nowak of the Nelson Institute at UW-Madison; and keynote speaker Jay Gulledge of the Pew Center for Global Climate Change. (The conference at Monona Terrace next Wednesday is sold out)
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Tuesday
4/8/2008
11:00 AM
080408F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and guests focus on voice disorders.
Guests:
- Dr. Seth Dailey, surgery department, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. dailey@surgery.wisc.edu
- Sherri Zelazny, pathologist and adult voice manager, UW-Madison Voice and Swallowing Clinic. zelazny@surgery.wisc.edu www.otoweb.org
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Tuesday
4/8/2008
11:45 AM
080408G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and guests explore the link between a healthy planet and a healthy population.
Guests:
- Dr. Luke Fortney, Department of Family Medicine, UW-Madison. luke.fortney@fammed.wisc.edu
-Jackie Kuta Bangsberg, manager, Sports Medicine Fitness Center and Integrative Medicine Services, UW Health Integrative Medicine. jkutabangsberg@uw.health.org
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Monday
4/7/2008
11:00 AM
080407F
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Larry Meiller
Are you aware that any file from a popular software application, sent by e-mail or accessible at a website, is no longer trustworthy? After eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes personal computer consultant Peter Greene of Infostar, who reports that data thieves are using "fuzzing" tools to access your computer. web1@infostar.com
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Friday
4/4/2008
11:00 AM
080404F
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Larry Meiller
From lawns to landscapes, and gardens to ornamental grasses, gardeners are impatient to get started this spring. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with Milwaukee gardening expert Melinda Myers about spring gardening activities. www.melindamyers.com
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Thursday
4/3/2008
11:00 AM
080403F
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Larry Meiller
Where can you find the best burger in Wisconsin and the nation? Larry Meiller finds out, after eleven, from Doug Moe, columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal, and George Motz of New York, author of the new book, "Hamburger America". dmoe@madison.com gmotz@nyc.rr.com
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Thursday
4/3/2008
11:45 AM
080403G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest is mad about food drying. She is Mary T. Bell of Lanesboro, MN, author of "Food Drying With an Attitude." marytbell@drygoodstore.com
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Wednesday
4/2/2008
11:00 AM
080402F
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Larry Meiller
A concert by bugling bull elk is truely memorable. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about Wisconsin's elk herd with UW-Madison & Extension Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
4/1/2008
11:00 AM
080401F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller hears about new weapons to fight bedbugs. His guest is Professor of Entomology Phil Pellitteri, with the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostics Lab.
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Monday
3/31/2008
11:00 AM
080331F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about "bundled" telecommunications services with Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Jim Rabbitt.
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Monday
3/31/2008
11:45 AM
080331G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller welcomes the "weather guys", UW-Madison Meteorology Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin. stevea@ssec.wisc.edu jon@meteor.wisc.edu
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Friday
3/28/2008
11:00 AM
080328F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is a renowned organic gardener from the Pittsburgh area. She is Jessica Walliser, co-author of "Grow Organic: Over 250 Tips and Ideas for Growing Flowers, Veggies, Lawns and More." (St. Lynn's Press) www.jessicawalliser.com
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Friday
3/28/2008
12:00 PM
080328G
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Larry Meiller
After twelve-noon, Larry's guest on Garden Talk is a master gardener turned mystery writer. She is Rosemary Harris, author of "Pushing Up Daisies." www.rosemaryharris.com
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Thursday
3/27/2008
11:00 AM
080327F
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Larry Meiller
The new book, "Wisconsin Gardens & Landscapes" covers a variety of topics. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with author Mary Lou Santovec of Jefferson about magnificent garden treasures in the state. www.bigearthpublishing.com
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Thursday
3/27/2008
11:45 AM
080327G
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Larry Meiller
New legislation makes it easier for Wisconsinites to sign up for organ donation. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with guests from the UW Hospital and Clinics Organ Procurement Organization. They are Dr. Anthony D'Alessandro and Jay Deppe.
uwhcopo@uwhealth.org
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Wednesday
3/26/2008
11:00 AM
080326F
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Larry Meiller
For thirty years, money from trout stamp sales in Wisconsin has been used to improve trout streams. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Todd Hanson of Madison about his new publication, "Map Guide to Improved Trout Waters in Wisconsin." www.WhereAmIPubs.com
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Wednesday
3/26/2008
11:45 AM
080326G
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Larry Meiller
One way of getting fresh foods this summer is through a C-S-A member farm. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Erin Schneider of the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition, and with Kristen Kordett of the Bluemoon Community Farm www.macsac.org
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Tuesday
3/25/2008
11:00 AM
080325F
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Larry Meiller
With the income tax deadline just three weeks away, Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, offers advice on your tax preparation. He is CPA Steve Schmidt, managing director of the Madison office of RSM McGladrey.
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Monday
3/24/2008
11:00 AM
080324F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about an online fitness challenge designed to make you healthier. His guest is John Burke of Madison, President of Trek Bicycles, and Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. www.presidentschallenge.org
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Monday
3/24/2008
11:45 AM
080324G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest urges you to get outdoors. He is professional fishing guide, columnist, and radio host Gary Engberg of Mazomanie.
www.garyengbergoutdoors.com
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Friday
3/21/2008
11:00 AM
080321F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
Ornamental plants and plant diseases are among the topics on Garden Talk, after eleven. Jim Packard talks with Associate Professor Laura Jull at the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture, and with Brian Hudelson with the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic.
lgjull@wisc.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
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Thursday
3/20/2008
11:00 AM
080320F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, on this, the first day of spring, Jim Packard and his guest talk about the chemistry of the equinox. His guest is UW-Madison Professor of Chemistry Bassam Shakhashiri. www.scifun.org
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Thursday
3/20/2008
11:45 AM
080320G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard's guest is an Apple support specialist. He is Joe Rhodes of Madison. joe@joerhodes.com
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Wednesday
3/19/2008
11:00 AM
080319F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
Renewable energy and the Great Lakes Water Compact are two of the topics for discussion, coming up. After eleven, Jim Packard talks with Wisconsin DNR Secretary Matt Frank about environmental issues in the state.
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Wednesday
3/19/2008
11:45 AM
080319G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard talks with two researchers about the move to a bioeconomy. They are UW-Madison Professor of Bacteriology Tim Donohue, and Michigan State University Professor of Crop and Soil Sciences Phil Robertson. Both are involved with the Great Lkaes Bioenergy Research Center. www.greatlakesbioenergy.org
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Tuesday
3/18/2008
11:00 AM
080318F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, the talk turns to pets for Larry Meiller and his guest, UW-Madison Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
3/17/2008
11:00 AM
080317F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, the talk turns to Identy theft and other consumer issues, for Larry Meiller and his guest, Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Jim Rabbitt.
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Monday
3/17/2008
11:45 AM
080317G
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Larry Meiller
Get advice on your investments, after eleven-forty-five. Larry Meiller's guest is investment advisor Frank Armstrong of Coconut Grove, Florida.
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Friday
3/14/2008
11:00 AM
080314F
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Garden Talk with Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller
The ground may still be frozen, but now is the time to plan that prairie you've always wanted. On Garden Talk, after eleven, guest host Shelley Ryan is joined by a prairie specialist to answer your questions.
Guest: Neil DiBoll, Prairie Ecologist and Landscape Designer. President, Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI. www.prairienursery.com
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Thursday
3/13/2008
11:00 AM
080313F
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Larry Meiller
The talk turns to home repair and renovation, after eleven, with Larry Meiller and his guests.
Guests:
- Chad Speight (SPATE), owner, Chad's Carpenty, Madison.
- John Viner, Home Performance Testing, Mount Horeb.
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Wednesday
3/12/2008
11:00 AM
080312F
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Larry Meiller
More than two-thirds of the state gets its drinking water from private wells. How are they tested? After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guests talk about National Ground Water Awareness Week.
Guests:
- Stephen Ales, Drinking and Groundwater Regional Supervisor, Wisconsin DNR.
- Dr. Henry Anderson, chief medical officer, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.
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Wednesday
3/12/2008
11:45 AM
080312G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller and his guests, after eleven forty-five, talk about Spring activities on the farm during Lambing.
Guests:
- Ray Antoniewicz, owner (with wife Alice), A-Z Farm in Oregon, WI. www.a-zfarm.com
- Celia Lamper, drop-spindle wool spinner, from Stoughton, WI
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Tuesday
3/11/2008
11:00 AM
080311F
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Larry Meiller
Do we really need all of those drugs and tests prescribed by doctors? Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, says the fee-for-service system leads us down a slippery slope.
Guest: Dr. Kyle Holen, assistant professor of medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Physician, UW Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center in Madison.
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Tuesday
3/11/2008
11:45 AM
080311G
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Larry Meiller
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Monday
3/10/2008
11:00 AM
080310F
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Larry Meiller
Are you stuck at a computer display most of the day? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison physical therapists about techniques to avoid neck and back pain at your work station. They are Associate Professor Bill Boissenault and Lori Thein Brody.
boiss@surgery.wisc.edu lathein@hosp.wisc.edu
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Friday
3/7/2008
11:00 AM
080307F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes back one of his favorite gardeners. She is Milwaukee County Extension Home Horticulture Agent Sharon Morrisey. sharon.morrisey@ces.uwex.edu
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Thursday
3/6/2008
11:00 AM
080306F
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Larry Meiller
What would be your pick for the best Wisconsin town? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with travel writer Gary Knowles of Madison about your chance to vote. www.wondersofwisconsin.com openair@aol.com
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Thursday
3/6/2008
11:45 AM
080306G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller says "cheese!" His guest is Heather Porter Engwall from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. www.wisdairy.com
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Wednesday
3/5/2008
11:00 AM
080305F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's focus is on Wisconsin birds and animals. His guest is UW-Madison & Extension Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
3/4/2008
11:00 AM
080304F
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Larry Meiller
There's a consumer-driven revolution brewing in the healthcare industry. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the authors of "Heathcare Tsunami," Wayne Glowac of Madison and Dean Halvorson of Manitowoc. www.healthcaretsunami.com
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Tuesday
3/4/2008
11:45 AM
080304G
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Larry Meiller
There's no excuse for being up a creek without a paddle, when Canoecopia hits town. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Darren Bush, owner of Rutabaga, the paddlesport shop in Madison, about this weekend's canoe and kayak show at the Alliant Energy Center.
www.canoecopia.com www.rutabaga.com
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Monday
3/3/2008
11:00 AM
080303F
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Larry Meiller
Personal computer users get a chance to quiz the expert, after eleven. Larry Meiller talks with PC consultant Peter Greene of Infostar in Madison. www.infostar.com
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Friday
2/29/2008
11:00 AM
080229F
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Larry Meiller
Garden Talk is a program designed to share knowledge among gardeners, the most optimistic people in the world. After eleven, Larry Meiller prepares for the upcoming gardening season with Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson.
lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu.
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Thursday
2/28/2008
11:00 AM
080228F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with an Idaho reporter about forest fire management. He is Rocky Barker, author of "Scorched Earth: How the Fires of Yellowstone Changed America." (Island Press)
www.rockybarker.com
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Thursday
2/28/2008
11:45 AM
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about the delicate balance of government in times of public chaos. His guest is Casey Nagy (NAG-ee), chief of staff to the Chancellor UW-Madison. He is the author of "Imagined Glories" (iUniverse)
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Wednesday
2/27/2008
11:00 AM
080227F
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Larry Meiller
What happens when a hawk or eagle is injured? Antigo Raptor rehabilitator Marge Gibson is Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. She'll talk about the process of restoring an injured bird to fly again. www.raptoreducationgroup.org
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Wednesday
2/27/2008
11:45 AM
080227G
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Larry Meiller
A new statewide effort has been launched to assess the possible effects of climate change on Wisconsin. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison Emeritus Professor John Magnuson and Richard Lathrop of the DNR about the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts. www.wicci.wisc.edu
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Tuesday
2/26/2008
11:00 AM
080226F
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Larry Meiller
The talk turns to taxes, after eleven, for Larry Meiller and his tax prep expert, Steve Schmidt, managing partner of the Madison office of accounting firm R-S-M McGladrey.
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Monday
2/25/2008
11:00 AM
080225F
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Larry Meiller
The "skinny" on the new Apple laptop is that it's the slimmist in the world. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about Apple computers and accessories with Madison Mac specialist Joe Rhodes. www.joerhodes.com
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Monday
2/25/2008
11:45 AM
080225G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and the "weather guys" talk about this Wisconsin winter. They are UW-Madison meterology professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin.
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Friday
2/22/2008
11:00 AM
080222F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk has advice on apple trees... from selection... to pruning. He is Bob Tomesh, senior lecturer in the Department of Horticulture, UW-Madison & Extension. rutomesh@wisc.edu
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Thursday
2/21/2008
11:00 AM
080221F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about a proposed presidential debate on science. Larry welcomes UW-Madison Professor of Chemistry Bassam Shakhashiri. www.scifun.edu
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Thursday
2/21/2008
11:45 AM
080221G
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Larry Meiller
How can we get more bang-for-the-buck from the University of Wisconsin system? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller poses that question to UW System President Kevin Reilly. kreilly@uwsa.edu
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Wednesday
2/20/2008
11:00 AM
080220F
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Larry Meiller
A total eclipse of the moon happens tonight. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about celestial events with Jim Lattis, director of UW-Space Place in Madison, and optics expert Tom Hall, with Eagle Optics in Middleton.
www.spaceplace.edu www.eagleoptics.com
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Wednesday
2/20/2008
11:45 AM
080220G
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Larry Meiller
Converting wood pulp to biofuel is one of the interests of Larry Meiller's guests, after eleven-forty five. They are Masood Akhtar (mah-sood ak-tar) and Ben Thorp with CleanTech Partners in Middleton. www.cleantechpartners.org
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Tuesday
2/19/2008
11:00 AM
080219F
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Larry Meiller
February is dental health month for pets. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with veterinarian Dr. Sandra Newbury of Madison about your pet's health.
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Monday
2/18/2008
11:00 AM
080218F
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Larry Meiller
If you're like many people, you have questions about operating your digital camera for best results. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has created an instructional CD called "How to Use the Digital Camera You Just Bought!" He is Jack Socha of Spring Grove, MN. www.acpress.com
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Monday
2/18/2008
11:45 AM
080218G
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Larry Meiller
When it comes to choosing prescription eyeglasses, you could be blinded by all the choices. Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven-forty five, has more than forty years experience in eyewear. He is Jim La Luzerne of De Pere, WI. jim@laluzerne.com
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Friday
2/15/2008
11:00 AM
080215F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest tells how you can grow more vegetables on less land than you ever thought possible. He is John Jeavons (jev-ons), director of Ecology Action, which promotes biointensive growing. www.growbiointensive.org
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Thursday
2/14/2008
11:00 AM
080214F
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Larry Meiller
Has it been a long, cold, drafty Winter at your house? After eleven, Larry Meiller calls upon Ken Adams of Madison and John Freiberger of Fitchburg for advice on warming up your abode.
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Wednesday
2/13/2008
11:00 AM
080213F
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Larry Meiller
One of the nation's most prolific travelers is Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. He is Peter Greenberg, travel editor for the Today Show on NBC, and author of "The Complete Travel Detective Bible" (Rodale Press).
www.petergreenberg.com
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Tuesday
2/12/2008
11:00 AM
080212F
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Larry Meiller
Black-capped Chickadees and Cardinals are among the birds most commonly seen this time of year. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about the birds of Winter with Laura Erickson, Science Editor at the Cornell Ornithology Lab in Ithaca, NY. Author of "101 Ways to Help Birds." (Stackpole Books). chickadee@lauraerickson.com
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Monday
2/11/2008
11:00 AM
080211F
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Larry Meiller
Advice on dealing with neck pain is yours, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guests are UW-Physical Therapists Associate Professor Bill Boissenault of the Medical School, and Lori Thein Brody of the Sports Medicine Center.
boiss@surgery.wisc.edu lathein@hosp.wisc.edu
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Friday
2/8/2008
11:00 AM
080208F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Jeff Gillman of the University of Minnesota Department of Horticultural Science. He is the author of "The Truth About Organic Gardening" (Timber Press).
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Thursday
2/7/2008
11:00 AM
080207F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about food and Celebrity Recipes with chef's instructor David Knutson. David is with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. www.witc.edu/kitchen
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Wednesday
2/6/2008
11:00 AM
080206F
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Larry Meiller
How is Wisconsin wildlife coping in this unusually harsh winter? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven. (srcraven@wisc.edu)
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Tuesday
2/5/2008
11:00 AM
080205F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about the evolutionary link between fish and land animals in a program about Darwin Day. His guest is University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin, author of "Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5 Billion-Year History of the Human Body." (www.randomhouse.com)
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Tuesday
2/5/2008
11:45 AM
080205G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest takes us on a deep sea journey. He is legendary oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreckage of the Titanic, and is the driving force behind the JASON science education project.
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Monday
2/4/2008
11:00 AM
080204F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest focuses on personal computing problems. He is Peter Greene of Infostar of Madison, personal computer consultant. www.infostar.com
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Friday
2/1/2008
11:00 AM
080201F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest is a garden writer who's leaving a large imprint on Wisconsin gardeners. He is Mel Myers of Milwaukee, host of the PBS program, "Great Lakes Gardener".
www.melmyers.com
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Thursday
1/31/2008
11:00 AM
080131F
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Larry Meiller
When it comes to healthcare, how well do you really know your doctor? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with author Steve Busalacchi of Madison about, "White Coat Wisdom", his book of oral histories from several dozen doctors. www.apollosvoice.com
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Thursday
1/31/2008
11:45 AM
080131G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and guest talk about your skin in winter. He is Watertown and Oconomowoc dermatologist Dr. Dick Neils (NAILS).
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Wednesday
1/30/2008
11:00 AM
080130F
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Larry Meiller
Recycling is on the agenda for Larry Meiller and guests, after eleven.
Guests:
- Joe Van Rossum, UW-Extension Hazardous and Solid Waste Education Center.
- Paul Abramson, Recycling Away From Home volunteer program, Madison. www.uwex.edu/shwec
www.madisonrah.org
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Wednesday
1/30/2008
11:45 AM
080130G
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin will play host to more than a thousand members of the North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about how farmers are marketing their products directly to consumers.
Guest: Don Schuster, UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. www.nafdma.com
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Tuesday
1/29/2008
11:00 AM
080129F
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Larry Meiller
Gather your receipts and your deductions... it's tax time. After eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes back our income tax preparation expert. He is Steve Schmidt, CPA and managing partner in the Madison office of RSM McGladrey. www.rsm.com
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Monday
1/28/2008
11:00 AM
080128F
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Larry Meiller
Are you getting the most out of your camera? After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest offers advice on cameras and photography. He is Brian Carless, store manager of the Camera Company on Madison's west side.
www.cameracompany.com brian@cameracompany.com
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Monday
1/28/2008
11:45 AM
080128G
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Larry Meiller
We've seen quite a variety of weather this month, including record high temperatures, a tornado, and fog worthy of London. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's "weather guys" analyze Wisconsin weather and climate. They are UW-Madison Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin. stevea@ssec.wisc.edu jon@meteor.wisc.edu
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Friday
1/25/2008
11:00 AM
080125F
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Larry Meiller
Did you know that vanilla comes from a variety of orchid? After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about orchids and how to grow them. His guest is the former President of the Orchid Growers Guild of Madison, Wayne King, of Cottage Grove, WI.
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Thursday
1/24/2008
11:00 AM
080124F
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Larry Meiller
Building a better financial picture is the aim of Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. He is personal finance author Eric Tyson, whose latest is called "Let's Get Real About Money." (www.ftpress.com)
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Thursday
1/24/2008
11:45 AM
080124G
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Larry Meiller
How does the adult criminal justice system impact youthful offenders who are tried as adults? Larry Meiller asks that question of his guest, after eleven-forty five. He is UW-Madison Law School Associate Professor Ken Streit (strite). kmstreit@wisc.edu
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Wednesday
1/23/2008
11:00 AM
080123F
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Larry Meiller
Amphibians are disappearing from the earth at an alarming rate. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about the Year of the Frog with Erin O'Brien of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association, and Kevin Zippel of Amphibian Ark.
www.wisconsinwetlands.org www.amphibianark.org
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Wednesday
1/23/2008
11:45 AM
080123G
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Larry Meiller
What is it about wind turbines that spooks some people? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller discusses the issue of finding locations for wind turbines with Michael Vickerman of RENEW Wisconsin. www.renewwisconsin.org
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Tuesday
1/22/2008
11:00 AM
080122F
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Larry Meiller
What were the Top-10 consumer complaints in Wisconsin in 2007? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Wisconsin Director of Consumer Protection Jim Rabbitt. datcphotline@wisconsin.gov
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Tuesday
1/22/2008
11:45 AM
080122G
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Larry Meiller
Is junk food ever good for you? That's the question Larry Meiller poses to his guest, after eleven-forty five. She is UW-Madison Professor of Nutritional Sciences Sue Nitzke. nitzke@nutrisci.wisc.edu www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_14680_ENU-HTML.htm
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Monday
1/21/2008
11:00 AM
080121F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses conserving Wisconsin's cultural and natural resources. His guest is Harriet Brown, editor of Wisconsin Trails magazine. (www.wistrails.com)
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Friday
1/18/2008
11:00 AM
080118F
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Larry Meiller
Does a gardener's green thumb pale during a Wisconsin winter? Larry Meiller poses that question to his Garden Talk guest, after eleven. He is UW-Madison Department of Horticulture senior lecturer Bob Tomesh (toe-mesh). rjtomesh@facstaff.wisc.edu
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Thursday
1/17/2008
11:00 AM
080117F
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Larry Meiller
Bugs and insects get their due, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guest is UW-Madison Professor of Entomology Phil Pellitteri.
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Wednesday
1/16/2008
11:00 AM
080116F
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin offers some of the best eagle viewing in the country. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about Eagle Watching Days in Sauk City and Prairie du Sac this weekend. His guests are Jeb Barzen of the Ferry Bluff Eagle Council, and Randy Jurewicz (jur-eh-wits) of the Wisconsin DNR. www.ferrybluffeaglecouncil.org
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Wednesday
1/16/2008
11:45 AM
080116G
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Larry Meiller
After, eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest discusses developments in alternatives to gasoline. He says the key is in the breakdown of cellulosic plant material. He is Eric Apfelbach, President and CEO of Virent (vy-rent) Energy systems. www.virent.com
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Tuesday
1/15/2008
11:00 AM
080115F
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Larry Meiller
What does a Calla Lily have in common with Hyacinth and Nightshade? They are all houseplants that can be hazardous to your pets. After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses pet care and behavior with UW-Madison Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Sandi Sawchuk.
sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
1/14/2008
11:00 AM
080114F
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Larry Meiller
Keeping one's balance is especially important in icy conditions. After eleven, Larry Meiller and guests talk about stretching and exercise to improve balance. His guests are UW-Madison physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Associate Professor Bill Boissenault.
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Friday
1/11/2008
11:00 AM
080111F
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Larry Meiller
When it comes to chile peppers, the true chile-heads are the Vicars of Vegetables. After eleven on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison Department of Horticulture Professors Irwin Goldman and James Nienhuis (nee-an-hoose). nienhuis@calshp.cals.wisc.edu
ilgoldma@wisc.edu
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Thursday
1/10/2008
11:00 AM
080110F
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Larry Meiller
From controlling ice dams, to expanding small kitchens, maintaining a home is no simple matter. After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses home renovation and repair projects with John Viner of Home Performance Testing of Mount Horeb, and Chad Speight (SPATE), owner of Chad's Carpentry in Madison. www.homeperformancetesting.net www.chadscarpentry.com
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Wednesday
1/9/2008
11:00 AM
080109F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses hunter ethics with a La Crosse area researcher. His guest is Professor emeritus Bob Norton, author of "The Hunter: Developmental Stages and Ethics" (Riverbend Publishing). hunter1955@charter.net
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Wednesday
1/9/2008
11:45 AM
080109G
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin is proposing new rules to identify and control invasive species. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller reviews them with Ron Martin, Jane Cummings-Carlson and Kelly Kearns of the DNR.
(http://dnr.state.wi.us/invasives/classifications)
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Tuesday
1/8/2008
11:00 AM
080108F
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, claims that people's passion for the game of golf transcends all seasons. He is Dennis McCann of Madison and Bayfield, author of a book of golf stories called "Rough Stuff." (Killarney Golf Media www.wisgolf.com)
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Tuesday
1/8/2008
11:45 AM
080108G
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Larry Meiller
What are some of the best towns in Wisconsin? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about a contest to determine Best Towns in twenty-one categories. His guest is Gary Knowles of Madison, travel editor for the Shepherd Express in Milwaukee. (Information at wisconsinwonders@aol.com)
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Monday
1/7/2008
11:00 AM
080107F
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Larry Meiller
Hacking and firewalls are on Larry Meiller's mind, after eleven. His guest is personal computing consultant Peter Greene of Infostar in Madison.
www.infostar.com
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Friday
1/4/2008
11:00 AM
080104F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller plans ahead for a garden this spring and discusses the best ways to start new plants. His guest is Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
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Thursday
1/3/2008
11:00 AM
080103F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and guest talk about science research and education. His guest is UW-Madison Professor of Chemistry Bassam Shakhashiri (buh-SAHM shock-ah-SHEER-ee). www.scifun.edu
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Thursday
1/3/2008
11:45 AM
080103G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller focuses on the issue of uninsured children and families in Wisconsin. His guests are Professor Roberta Riportella of the School of Human Ecology, and Rick Klemme, Dean of Cooperative Extension, at UW-Madison. www.access.wi.gov
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Wednesday
1/2/2008
11:00 AM
080102F
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Larry Meiller
When identifying badgers, bats, and bears, it helps to have an expert on hand. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about Wisconsin wildlife with UW-Madison & Extension Professor of Wildlife Ecology Scott Craven.
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Tuesday
1/1/2008
11:00 AM
080101F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out about Wisconsin efforts to help migratory birds who spend their summers in the Badger State. His guests are Craig Thompson of La Crosse, chair of the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative; and Noel Cutright of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology.
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Monday
12/31/2007
11:00 AM
071231F
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Larry Meiller
Astronomical events of 2008 and telescope choices are among the topics for Larry Meiller's guests, after eleven. They are Jim Lattis, director of UW-Space Place in Madison, and Kelly Beatty, executive editor of Sky & Telescope magazine. www.spaceplace.wisc.edu www.skyandtelescope.com
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Friday
12/28/2007
11:00 AM
071228F
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Larry Meiller
Organic gardening practices and cover crops in the home garden are two of the topics for today's Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guests are John Hendrickson, director of the 2008 Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers, and Tricia Bross, an organic farmer from Rio (RYE-oh), WI and an instructor at the school. jhendric@wisc.edu
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Thursday
12/27/2007
11:00 AM
071227F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and guest talk about antique Christmas ornaments and other antiques. His guest is Madison antique appraiser and auctioneer Shirley Baumann.
www.baumannauctions.com/heirloom
shirleybaumann@charter.net
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Thursday
12/27/2007
11:45 AM
071227G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's studio smells like a kitchen. Madison bread-making instructor Paul Novak stops by with some freshly-baked breads including, Yule Kake (YOO-luh kah-kuh).
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Wednesday
12/26/2007
11:00 AM
071226F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard gets the latest news on Apple and Macintosh computers and accessories. His guest is professional Mac support specialist Joe Rhodes of Madison. www.joerhodes.com/wpr
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Wednesday
12/26/2007
11:45 AM
071226G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard discusses rail safety issues in Wisconsin. His guest is State Commisioner of Railroads Rodney Kreunen. rodney.kreunen@psc.wisc.gov
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Tuesday
12/25/2007
11:00 AM
071225F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with an icon of the quilting world and the author of a popular series of quilting novels.
Guest: Jennifer Chiaverini of Madison, author of "The New Year's Quilt." www.elmcreek.net
(Rebroadcast from 11/19/07)
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Tuesday
12/25/2007
11:45 AM
071225G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about new research that suggests that families who eat meals together have a more positive impact on their children's health.
Guest: UW-Madison Professor of Nutritional Sciences Sue Nitzke.
(Rebroadcast from 11/19/07)
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Monday
12/24/2007
11:00 AM
071224F
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Sheryl Gasser in for Larry Meiller
Santa Claus and one of his elves make their annual appearance on Larry Meiller's program, after eleven. Santa will be talking with our listener's children until twelve-thirty. Sheryl Gasser hosts.
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Friday
12/21/2007
11:00 AM
071221F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
Can beer make plants grow? If so, is a heavier Belgian ale better than a light beer? On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard talks with Minnesota horticulture professor Jeff Gillman, author of "The Truth About Garden Remedies" (Timber Press). www.timberpress.com
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Thursday
12/20/2007
11:00 AM
071220F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard talks with UW-Madison folklorist Jim Leary about his award-winning book "Polkabilly," a label for the rockin' folk music produced in the Upper Midwest.
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Thursday
12/20/2007
11:45 AM
071220G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard talks with the author of "The Wisconsin Beer Guide: A Travel Companion." He is Kevin Revolinski of Madison. (Tynan's Independent Media) www.wisconsinbeerguide.com
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Wednesday
12/19/2007
11:00 AM
071219F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
Jim Packard's guest, after eleven, says one of the best ways to enjoy all this snow is to go snowshoeing. He is snowshoe instructor Darren Bush, owner of Rutabaga in Madison. darren@rutabaga.com
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Wednesday
12/19/2007
11:45 AM
071219G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, the talk turns to the economic aspects of the emerging biofuels industry. Jim Packard talks with attorney David Crass, with the Madison office of Michael Best & Friedrich. dcrass@michaelbest.com
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Tuesday
12/18/2007
11:00 AM
071218F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
If you're a young person entering the workforce, forget about having to "pay your dues." After eleven, Jim Packard's guest says the old rules of work no longer apply. She is Penelope Trunk, a Madison blogger, career counselor and author of "Brazen Careerist" (Business Plus).
http://blog.penelopetrunk.com
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Tuesday
12/18/2007
11:45 AM
071218G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard's guest illustrates the relationship between our sense of smell and our emotional, physical and sexual lives. She is Rachel Herz, visiting Professor of Psychology at Brown University, and the author of "The Scent of Desire" (William Morrow).
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Monday
12/17/2007
11:00 AM
071217F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
If sugar gliders and snakes are your kind of pet, then Jim Packard's guest, after eleven, is for you. He is Mike Hoffer of Hoffer's Tropic Life Pets in Milwaukee. www.hofferstropiclife.com
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Monday
12/17/2007
12:00 PM
071217G
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
One of the country's legendary food writers is Jim Packard's guest after twelve-noon. James Fraioli (fray-oh-lee) is the co-author of "Trattoria Grappolo", which features simple recipes for traditional Italian cuisine.
(Gibbs Smith, Publisher) www.gibbs-smith.com
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Friday
12/14/2007
11:00 AM
071214F
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Larry Meiller
One of Wisconsin's fine garden communicators joins Larry Meiller, after eleven, for Garden Talk. She is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. She'll offer advice on your gardening questions. www.melindamyers.com
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Thursday
12/13/2007
11:00 AM
071213F
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Larry Meiller
Home renovation and repair projects are on Larry Meiller's to-do list, after eleven. His guests are Ken Adams of Adams Design in Madison, and John Freiberger of Freiberger and Associates of Fitchburg. ken@adamsofmadison.com frei@chorus.net
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