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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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Wednesday
12/12/2007
11:00 AM
071212F
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Larry Meiller
Phenology is the study of seasonal events in nature: fishing, hunting, birding, berry picking, gardening, wildflowers, weather. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about the seasons with Dennis Prusik of Green Bay, publisher of the 2008 Wisconsin Nature Calender. dprusik@sbcglobal.com Also discussed was the Friends of Pheasant Branch 2008 Phenology Calender. Andreagargas@yahoo.com
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Wednesday
12/12/2007
11:45 AM
071212G
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Larry Meiller
A mystery series based on a mythical northern Wisconsin lake is reeling in readers. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Victoria Houston of Rhinelander, WI, author of the "Loon Lake Fishing Mysteries" series. www.victoriahouston.com (Bleak House)
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Tuesday
12/11/2007
11:00 AM
071211F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about your pet's health. His guest is Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, a Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the UW-School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Monday
12/10/2007
11:00 AM
071210F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller gets advice on shoveling soreness, a condition brought on by excessive snow shoveling. His guests are UW-Madison physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Associate Professor Bill Boissenault.
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Friday
12/7/2007
11:00 AM
071207F
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Larry Meiller
What can you do to attract birds to your back yard? On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Mariette Novak of East Troy about her new book, "Birdscaping in the Midwest" (Itchy Cat Press).
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Thursday
12/6/2007
11:00 AM
071206F
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin is in the midst of the flu season. After eleven, Larry Meiller gets an update on influenza from Dr. William Scheckler of Madison.
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Thursday
12/6/2007
11:45 AM
071206G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller gets something to chew on. His guest is retired Madison dentist Dr. Lowell Lakritz, and he has advice on good dental health.
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Wednesday
12/5/2007
11:00 AM
071205F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller checks on the status of Wisconsin wildlife. His guest is Professor Scott Craven, associate chair of the UW-Madison Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
12/4/2007
11:00 AM
071204F
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Larry Meiller
Sad to say, the holiday season also means opportunities for criminal pursuits. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Jim Rabbitt of Wisconsin Consumer Affairs about protecting yourself from becoming a victim of crime. www.datcp.state.wi.us
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Tuesday
12/4/2007
11:45 AM
071204G
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Larry Meiller
NBC Today show travel editor Peter Greenberg shares ingenious insider travel secrets with Larry Meiller, after eleven-forty five. He talks about what he calls the ultimate word on travel, "The Complete Travel Detective Bible." (Rodale Books) www.petergreenberg.com
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Monday
12/3/2007
11:00 AM
071203F
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Larry Meiller
Ever wonder about all those e-greeting cards from friends? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks spam and viruses with personal computer consultant Peter Greene of Infostar. info@infostar.com
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Friday
11/30/2007
11:00 AM
071130F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Jeff Epping, director of horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison.
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Thursday
11/29/2007
11:00 AM
071129F
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Larry Meiller
Anyone who has ever rolled a ball down a lane knows the allure of bowling. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Milwaukee bowling historian Doug Schmidt about his new book, "They Came to Bowl: How Milwaukee Became America's Tenpin Capital." (Wisconsin Historical Society Press www.wisconsinhistory.org) dougbowl@athenet.net
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Thursday
11/29/2007
11:45 AM
071129G
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Larry Meiller
What do the Mayo Clinic and the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum have in common? Larry Meiller finds out, after eleven-forty five, when he talks with the mayor of mustardville, Barry Levenson, also the museum curator. www.mustardmuseum.com
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Wednesday
11/28/2007
11:00 AM
071128F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller seeks out the elusive muskellenge... the Muskie... one of Wisconsin's great sport fish. His guests are fishing historian Larry Ramsell of Hayward, and professional fishing guide Gary Engberg of Mazomanie. www.larryramsell.com www.garyengbergoutdoors.com
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Wednesday
11/28/2007
11:45 AM
071128G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller is joined by two advocates for rural Wisconsin. They are Lisa Kivirist and Jan Joannides of Renewing the Countryside, a non-profit rural advocacy group based in Minneapolis.
www.renewingthecountryside.org
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Tuesday
11/27/2007
11:00 AM
071127F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about the eye disease diabetic retinopathy. His guest is Dr. Michael Ip, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UW-Madison Clinical Sciences Center.
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Tuesday
11/27/2007
11:45 AM
071127G
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Larry Meiller
Every three minutes someone is diagnosed with lung cancer in the U.S., and eighteen people die from it each hour. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about lung cancer with Dr. Michael Fiore of the UW-Madison Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention; and with the state's radon coordinator, Conrad Weiffenbach of the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. www.ctri.wisc.edu
www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/zonemap/wisconsin.htm
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Monday
11/26/2007
11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
What are the secrets for growing grapes and making wine in Wisconsin? After eleven, Larry Meiller gets the answers from Phillippe Coquard (phil-EEP coe-CARD), winemaker and President of Wollersheim Winery and Cedar Creek Winery. www.wollersheim.com
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Monday
11/26/2007
11:45 AM
071126G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller finds out how La Nina (lah NEEN-yah) will effect Wisconsin weather this winter. His guests are "The Weather Guys", UW-Madison Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin.
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Friday
11/23/2007
11:00 AM
071123F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, the talk turns hot... to the world of peppers. Larry Meiller's guests are the Vicars of Vegetables, UW-Madison horticulture Professors Irwin Goldman and James Nienhuis. (nee-un hoose)
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Thursday
11/22/2007
11:00 AM
071122F
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Larry Meiller
A Thanksgiving tradition continues, after eleven, for Larry Meiller and his guests. Talking about birds are Noel Cutright of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, and Bill Volkert of the DNR at the Horicon Marsh.
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Wednesday
11/21/2007
11:00 AM
071121F
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Larry Meiller
The world of insects and bugs is fascinating, especially to Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. He is Professor Phil Pellitteri of the Insect Diagnostic Lab at UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
11/20/2007
11:00 AM
071120F
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Larry Meiller
With the holidays fast approaching, camera lenses will be pointing everywhere. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with photograhy expert Brian Carless, manager of the Camera Company's Odana Road store in Madison.
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Tuesday
11/20/2007
11:45 AM
071120G
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin's placid demeanor is often interrupted by weird events. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest illustrates what she writers about in the book, "Weird Wisconsin." (Trails Books)
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Monday
11/19/2007
11:00 AM
071119F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with an icon of the quilting world. She is Jennifer Chiaverini of Madison, author of "The New Year's Quilt."
www.elmcreek.net
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Monday
11/19/2007
11:45 AM
071119G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about new research from Minnesota that suggests that families who eat meals together have a more positive impact on the children's health. Larry's guest is UW-Madison Professor of Nutritional Sciences Sue Nitzke.
www.uwex.edu/ces/news/cenews.cfm?ID=3104
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Friday
11/16/2007
11:00 AM
071116F
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Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, guest host Shelley Ryan features some holiday gift ideas for gardeners. Her guests are the Newenhouse sisters, Astrid and Sonya. View their suggestions at www.madisonenvironmental.com.
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Thursday
11/15/2007
11:00 AM
071115F
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Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven, Jim Packard talks with a co-author of the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, 9th edition. She is Jennifer Thorne Amman, Senior Associate at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. http://ACEEE www.newsociety.com
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Thursday
11/15/2007
11:45 AM
071115G
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JIm Packard in for Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Jim Packard's guest answers your questions about Apple computers and accessories. He is Joe Rhodes of Madison. www.joerhodes.com/wpr
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Wednesday
11/14/2007
11:00 AM
071114F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest wants you to know where your food comes from. He is Gary Holthaus, author of "From the Farm to the Table" (University Press of Kentucky).
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Wednesday
11/14/2007
11:45 AM
071114G
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Larry Meiller
Bioenergy and biofuels are the topic for Larry Meiller and guest, after eleven-forty five. Larry welcomes Professor Bruce Dale, Associate Director of Biobased Technologies at Michigan State University. bdale@egr.msu.edu
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Tuesday
11/13/2007
11:00 AM
071113F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller and his guest discuss small pet care. His guest is veterinarian Dr. Sandra Newbury of Madison, associated with the National Shelter Medicine Extension at U-C Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. spnewbury@ucdavis.edu
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Monday
11/12/2007
11:00 AM
071112F
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Larry Meiller
When it comes to adult disability, arthritis is often involved. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about disability and restoring function with physical therapists Lori Thein Brody of the UW Sports Medicine Center and Associate Professor Bill Boissenault of the UW Medical School.
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Friday
11/9/2007
11:00 AM
071109F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest answers your gardening questions. He is Bob Tomesh, Senior Lecturer in Horticulture at UW-Madison and Extension.
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Thursday
11/8/2007
11:00 AM
071108F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses housing renovation, repair, and inspection issues with Ken Adams of Adams Construction in Madison, and John Freiberger of Freiberger Associates of Fitchburg.
ken@adamsofmadison.com frei@chorus.net
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Wednesday
11/7/2007
11:00 AM
071107F
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin's unofficial ambassador to wildlife is Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven. He is Professor Scott Craven of the UW-Madison Department of Forestry and Wildlife Ecology. srcraven@wisc.edu
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Tuesday
11/6/2007
11:00 AM
071106F
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Larry Meiller
One of the topics on the menu for Larry Meiller, after eleven, is the role of Scientist as public citizen. His guest is UW-Madison Chemistry Professor Bassam Shakhashiri (bah-SAHM shock-ah-SHEER-ee).
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Tuesday
11/6/2007
11:45 AM
071106G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller gets a good view of the Wisconsin communications landscape. His guest is UW-Madison Professor of Telecommunications Barry Orton. blorton@facstaff.wisc.edu
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Monday
11/5/2007
11:00 AM
071105F
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Larry Meiller
If your personal computer is not performing to your expectations, you can get some advice, after eleven. Personal computer consultant Peter Greene of Infostar is Larry Meiller's guest. www.infostar.com
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Friday
11/2/2007
11:00 AM
071102F
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller's next gathering of "green thumbs" occurs, after eleven, on Garden Talk. His guest is Waukesha County Extension Commercial Gardening Educator Kristin Krokowski.
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Thursday
11/1/2007
11:00 AM
071101F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out about an environmental film festival this weekend in Madison. His guests are Tom Sinclair of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW-Madison, and Lloyd Spencer Davis of New Zealand, an ornithologist and documentary film maker. www.nelson.wisc.edu/tales
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Thursday
11/1/2007
11:45 AM
071101G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller and his guest talk about endangered bird species and conservation practices. His guest is Jeffrey Wells, author of the "Birder's Conservation Handbook" (Princeton University Press).
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Wednesday
10/31/2007
11:00 AM
071031F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with a Great Lakes maritime historian about Ghosts of the Great Lakes. He is Frederick Stonehouse, author of "Haunted Lakes" and "Haunted Lakes II" (Lake Superior Port Cities Inc.). www.frederickstonehouse.com
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Wednesday
10/31/2007
11:45 AM
071031G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest recalls Wisconsin's notorious killers. He is Martin Hintz of Milwaukee, author of "Got Murder?" (Trails Books).
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Tuesday
10/30/2007
11:00 AM
071030F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller conducts an open line looking for ideas for future programs and guests.
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Tuesday
10/30/2007
11:45 AM
071030G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with Wisconsin Public Television's Patty Loew (LOW) about her new documentary, "Way of the Warrior," which documents the bravery of native-american veterans. Patty is Assistant professor of Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison, and a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. The documentary will air on PBS Monday, November 5th at 9pm. www.wpt.org/wayofthewarrior
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Monday
10/29/2007
11:00 AM
071029F
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Larry Meiller
A sudden brutal winter storm on Armistice Day, 1940 raced from Kansas through Wisconsin leaving dozens dead in its wake. After eleven, Larry Meiller recalls that storm with Madison freelance writer Tim Eisele.
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Monday
10/29/2007
11:45 AM
071029G
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Larry Meiller
The Armistice Day storm of 1940 caused major changes in the way forecasting was done. After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks with his "weather guys," UW-Madison Meteorology Professors Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin, about the changing forecasting philosophy.
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Friday
10/26/2007
11:00 AM
071026F
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Larry Meiller
From annual rings to xylem (zy-lem), trees are tall topics for Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller talks about tree care with Madison professional arborist Bruce Allison.
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Thursday
10/25/2007
11:00 AM
071025F
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Larry Meiller
Life on and around Lake Superior is highlighted, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guest is Konnie LeMay, editor of Lake Superior magazine.
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Thursday
10/25/2007
11:45 AM
071025G
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Larry Meiller
After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller discusses the issue of housing foreclosure. His guest is Madison attorney Kenneth Doran (dor-en).
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Wednesday
10/24/2007
11:00 AM
071024F
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Larry Meiller
Thinking about going solar? After eleven, Larry Meiler and his guests talk about Incorporating Solar Energy Into Your Lifestyle. They are Focus On Energy Renewable Energy Program Director Don Wichert, and Solar Electric Power Association Executive Director Julia Hamm. www.SolarElectricPower.com
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Wednesday
10/24/2007
11:45 AM
071024G
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Larry Meiller
Break away for some Canoeing, Kayaking and Outdoor Adventuring, after eleven-forty-five. Larry Meiller's guest is Darren Bush, co-owner of Rutabaga, the world's largest paddlesport shop.
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Tuesday
10/23/2007
11:00 AM
071023F
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Larry Meiller
A new effort from Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development is providing support to the children and youth of National Guard and Reserve personnel who are serving on active duty. After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about "Operation Military Kids" from program director Prof. Sue Curtis of the UW-Platteville and Steve Horvath, the Wood County 4-H Youth Development Agent. http://4h.uwex.edu/omk/index.cfm
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Tuesday
10/23/2007
11:45 AM
071023G
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller brews up some tasty conversation after eleven-forty five. His guest is Jeff Hagen, author and illustrator of 'Brewed Awakenings: A Journey to Coffeehouses in Wisconsin and Beyond" published by Itchy Cat Press.
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Monday
10/22/2007
11:00 AM
071022F
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Larry Meiller
Larry Meiller turns his eyes to the skies, after eleven. He'll talk about astronomy with Jim Lattis, director of UW-Space Place in Madison, and Tom Hall, an optics specialist with Eagle Optics in Middleton.
www.uwspaceplace.edu www.eagleoptics.com
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Friday
10/19/2007
11:00 AM
071019F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes back one of his favorite guests, Mel Myers. She is the author of many gardening books, including, "Can't Miss Small Space Gardening." (Cool Springs Press)
www.melmyers.com
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Thursday
10/18/2007
11:00 AM
071018F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "See You in a Hundred Years." Logan Ward and his family spent a year in rural Virginia, living as if it were 1900, forsaking any modern conveniences. www.loganward.com
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Wednesday
10/17/2007
11:00 AM
071017F
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Larry Meiller
You don't have to be ornithologically obsessed to enjoy the book, "Of a Feather." After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with writer-naturalist Scott Weidensaul about his history of American birding. www.ofafeather.com
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Tuesday
10/16/2007
11:00 AM
071016F
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Larry Meiller
From the Scotch Giant to the Tarzan of Rhinelander, Wisconsin is a land of characters and crazy stories. After eleven, Larry Meiller dips into the well of Wisconsin history when he talks with Erika Janik, author of "Odd Wisconsin". www.wisconsinhistory.org
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Monday
10/15/2007
11:00 AM
071015F
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Larry Meiller
The story of the 32nd Infantry Division in World War Two New Guinea is both fascinating and horrifying. Lodi (LOW-die) author James Campbell is Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, to talk about his book "Ghost Mountain Boys" (Crown Publishing). www.ghostmountainboys.com
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Friday
10/12/2007
11:00 AM
071012F
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Larry Meiller
Don't be impatient with impatiens... is just one bit of advice from Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, on Garden Talk. He is Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, WI
www.jungseed.com
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Thursday
10/11/2007
11:00 AM
071011F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with writer and musician Michael Perry. Perry's latest book, "Truck: A Love Story" has been released in paperback (HarperCollins). www.sneezingcow.com
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Wednesday
10/10/2007
11:00 AM
071010F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller turns back the clock to his days in 4-H. His guests are 4-H leaders Kevin Palmer and Tim Talen of Manitowoc, and member Kristine O'Neal of Ozaukee County.
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Wednesday
10/10/2007
11:45 AM
071010G
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Larry Meiller
What are the economics of biofuel production? After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller's guest answers the question. He is Professor Randy Fortenberry, director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at UW-Madison & Extension. www.aae.wisc.edu/renk
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Tuesday
10/9/2007
11:00 AM
071009F
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Larry Meiller
How do you deal with a hyperactive dog or cat? After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about pet care and behaviors with Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, Clinical Professor at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.
Sawchuks@vetmed.wisc.edu
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Monday
10/8/2007
11:00 AM
071008F
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Larry Meiller
Living with arthritis, balance problems, and neck pain can be debilitating. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison physical therapist Lori Thein Brody about steps to relieve those physical problems.
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Friday
10/5/2007
11:00 AM
071005F
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Larry Meiller
On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes a double-barreled team of gardening experts. They are UW-Extension gardening educators Lisa Johnson of Dane County, and Mike Maddox of Rock County. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu
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Thursday
10/4/2007
11:00 AM
071004F
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Larry Meiller
After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about the upcoming Wisconsin Book Festival with festival director Alison Jones Chaim of the Wisconsin Humanities Council, and Professor James Baughman (boff-man), director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UW-Madison. www.wisconsinbookfestival.org
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