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      <title>Enrich holiday meals with Louisiana yams</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/06/09) Thanksgiving is a perfect time to enjoy Louisiana yams. The Louisiana yam is an exceptional type of sweet potato – sweet and flavorful, with a soft, moist flesh, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames . - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Communities can help stop truancy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/06/09) Truancy problems go beyond the school grounds, and an LSU AgCenter family life specialist says it is a problem for the community. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Protect your children from lead poisoning</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/04/09)  Lead poisoning is a disease caused by swallowing or breathing anything that has lead in it. Even tiny amounts of lead can harm a child in many ways. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Be a ‘best manager’ for your lawn and landscape</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/30/09) Well-managed lawns and landscaping are good for the environment as well as being attractive. Bad management, however, can negate a lot of the environmental benefits. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Diabetes month is reminder about healthful eating</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/29/09) Every November during American Diabetes Month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames reminds people healthful eating is important for managing diabetes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Make mealtimes a chance for family connection</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:08:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/28/09) Today’s lifestyles might be causing people to miss out on the unique love and belonging that come from family bonds, according to LSU AgCenter family and child expert Diane Sasser. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Improve your home to improve your health</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:02:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/23/09)  A home remodeling project – and your investment in it – can do so much more than update. It can make your home a healthier place to live and breathe for you and your family. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Shrubs serve landscape well</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:05:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Plant azaleas in fall for best success</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/16/09) Azaleas are the most widely planted shrub in Louisiana, but few gardeners would ever think about planting them in the fall because many of the varieties aren’t blooming in the nurseries for gardeners to compare colors. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rituals, traditions strengthen families</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:28:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/13/09) Family traditions and rituals have been shown to help strengthen families – both the individual members and the family as a whole, according to LSU AgCenter family life expert Dr. Diane D. Sasser. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Post-storm dead spots in lawns require replanting</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:18:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/02/09) Who knows when we will get another bad storm blowing through Louisiana? We may get just a nasty wind from some front or tornado-like activity. In any case, there will be fallen limbs and branches to deal with. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Make the 3 Rs of trash work for you</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:09:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sustainable landscape trends catching on</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/18/09) Thanks in part to technology and the age of communication, our gardens these days are more often being looked at as extensions of our homes to live in and use, rather than just being pretty plantings to look at. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter provides literacy training to parents, educators</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed  9/17/09) TALLULAH, La. – LSU AgCenter 4-H youth development staff members provided literacy training to more than 110 parents and Head Start and elementary school teachers from a three-parish area Aug. 19 to help prepare them for the upcoming school year. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>The third wire: using three-prong plugs with two-prong adapters</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:45:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/15/09) When dealing with electrical appliances in the home, it’s often aggravating to have a three-prong plug with only a two-prong outlet, such as with extension cords. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Avoid high-cost predatory home loan traps</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:25:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distibuted 09/02/09) With the current economic situation, home buyers have to be especially careful when shopping for reputable lenders. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Follow 7 principles for a sustainable landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:18:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/28/09) One of the LSU AgCenter’s many educational efforts is the Louisiana Yards and Neighborhoods program for gardening and landscape enthusiasts. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JoYoung@agcenter.lsu.edu (John Young)</dc:creator>
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      <title>TV not good for kids at mealtime</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:10:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/21/09) Lifelong eating habits often are learned early. Eating while watching TV may become a habit for your young child and lead to unhealthy eating habits, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Parents set mood for good eating habits</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:46:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/21/09) You can help your child develop good eating habits by making mealtime pleasant and relaxed, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. “Mealtime can be a time to enjoy being with other family members and to learn about food,” the nutritionist says. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Follow best management practices when mowing lawn</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:39:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/14/09) Yes, we are getting to late summer and hopefully less lawn mowing over the next couple months. Nevertheless, it’s still important to mow your lawn properly. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Low landscape maintenance is possible with planning</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:37:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/07/09) Low landscape maintenance is the goal of homeowners, but it’s possible only through proper planning. With the fall planting season coming soon, begin your planning now. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JoYoung@agcenter.lsu.edu (John Young)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Practice smart irrigation in the landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:47:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/31/09) The Irrigation Association recently wrapped up its national campaign to educate industry professional and homeowners on proper irrigation in the landscape. The association’s efforts reminded us to talk about best practices for watering our Louisiana landscapes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JoYoung@agcenter.lsu.edu (John Young)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bill protects tenants in foreclosed properties</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:19:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/24/09) Tenants in foreclosed properties have new protections under a bill signed by President Barack Obama May 20, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Act promptly to avoid foreclosure</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:57:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/24/09) If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments on time, resolving the problem fast is critical, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Carpetgrass is a sustainable option</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:51:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/24/09) The trend today is to minimize fertilizer and chemical applications in the home landscape. If you are looking for a grass that is well-adapted to soil with high moisture levels and low fertility, common carpetgrass may be your most sustainable choice. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>New pregnancy guidelines stress healthy weight gain</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/23/09) New guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy focus not only on how much weight to gain but also on the importance of being a healthy weight when you become pregnant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Roses need attention during summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/15/09) Summer is not the most enjoyable time to work in the yard in Louisiana, but rose bushes need attention to ensure good performance through the summer and into the early fall months. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Offer a healthful gift for Father’s Day</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/12/09) This Father's Day, let your father know how much you care by helping him choose and eat a healthy diet. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Home-buyer educators win top award</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/29/09) A team of nine LSU AgCenter educators recently won top honors for their home-buyer education program at the Louisiana Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual meeting. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Outdoor summer play important for children</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:49:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/14/09) This is one in a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CPitts@agcenter.lsu.edu (Courtney L. Pitts)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Advocate for children through political process</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:01:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/14/09) This is one of a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CRiche@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cassandra Riche')</dc:creator>
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      <title>Start reading habit during Week of the Young Child</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:27:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/14/09) This one in a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Week of the Young Child observed April 19-25</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:11:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/14/09) This is one in a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Easter eggs not to ‘dye’ for</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/02/09) Although dyed Easter eggs may look like decorations, they are a food, and they are perishable. In fact, hard-cooked eggs spoil faster than fresh eggs because their protective coating is washed away in the cooking process, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Proper soil sampling important for useful test results</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:47:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/30/09) Many home gardeners are aware that a soil test is a good practice to determine the soil’s nutrient status, pH and other characteristics. Most of us, however, do not know the proper procedures for taking soil samples, which can make the test results inconclusive. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Centipede grass ideal for sustainable landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/20/09) The major grass produced on Louisiana sod farms and most widely planted in residential lawns is centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides). It thrives with less care and usually requires less mowing than many other grasses. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Spring is favorite but not best azalea-planting time</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/16/09) Azaleas are Louisiana’s most popular shrub. Fall is the best time to plant the flowering shrub, followed by winter, spring and summer. The vast majority of azaleas, however, are planted in spring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plan color-height scheme for warm-season annuals</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/06/09) Early March is the time to begin preparations for adding warm-season annuals to your home landscape. Annual plants are usually simply referred to as “bedding plants” or “color.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JoYoung@agcenter.lsu.edu (John Young)</dc:creator>
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      <title>‘Eat right’ theme for March nutrition month</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:25:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/06/09) Even though most people agree that healthy eating is important, doing so may seem almost impossible when money is tight and time is short, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Reduce urban stormwater</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:19:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/20/09) Urban and suburban areas can create heavy loads of pollutants in their water runoff from the concentrations of people, vehicles, homes, parking lots, streets, small and large businesses, industry and sewage. This water runoff is referred to as urban stormwater. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JoYoung@agcenter.lsu.edu (John Young)</dc:creator>
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      <title>‘Sunny’ is newest addition to Knock Out rose family</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/17/09) Knock Out roses have changed the way home gardeners perceive roses. With the debut of the original Knock Out roses in 2000, the emergence of shrub roses for landscape gardening has taken Louisiana and the nation by storm, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Get crape myrtles off to a good start</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/13/09) Crape myrtles are the most popular of our flowering trees, and questions abound about their proper care and cultural practices. Keys to crape myrtle success include abundant sunlight, ideal soil pH and drainage, proper pruning, regular fertilization, proper mulching and insect control. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Consumers could not have prevented peanut illness</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/06/09) Normal food safety practices at the consumer level could not have prevented the recent outbreaks of food-borne illness caused by eating certain peanut products. The conditions that caused the unsafe products occurred before the products reached the public, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Nuts, popcorn may lower, not raise diverticular risk</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/06/09) Many people with diverticular disease pass up nuts and popcorn in fear that eating these will aggravate the condition and lead to complications. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says, however, such fears may be unfounded. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Think ahead when choosing landscape plants</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:51:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/06/09) The spring gardening season is upon us, or will be shortly, and it is time to begin purchasing new trees, shrubs and related plant materials for our landscapes. When selecting ornamentals, think how they will look when they mature as well as how they look now. Consider size, form, texture and color. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take preventive steps during heart month</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:38:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/02/09) LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames observes February as American Heart Month by stressing the importance of taking steps to prevent heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the nation’s single leading cause of death, according to the American Heart Association. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Many low-maintenance roses now on the market</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:05:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/30/09) Growing roses in Louisiana has been a challenge for home gardeners, mainly because of diseases brought on by our environment. Heat and humidity adversely affect the many rose varieties we grow. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take financial control for peace of mind</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:07:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/26/09) People who feel a sense of control over life’s events are often happier, cope better and are more resilient in times of stress than others, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. One of the best ways to take charge of your finances in today’s uncertain economy is to set a savings goal, Tucker says. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Select garden style, then make plans</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:17:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/23/09) When it comes to home landscaping, many gardeners remain confused about how to create what they want. Efforts at landscaping can be disappointing despite spending a substantial amount of money. The important thing to remember is that developing an attractive, properly functioning landscape is best done using a process. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>AARS winners for 2009 announced</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:15:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/16/09) Three new roses representing three classes of roses are the 2009 All-America Rose Selections winners. The three are Pink Promise, a hybrid tea; Cinco de Mayo, a floribunda; and Carefree Spirit, a landscape shrub. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Do heating bills give you a chill?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/16/09) When the cost of heating your home gets uncomfortable, you can do a lot to control how much energy you use to stay warm, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel. The housing expert offers her top choices to save energy in a southern climate. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/16/09) Whether you’re renovating an existing landscape or developing a new one, keep in mind the importance of soil pH and proper bed preparation. These two factors are essential for the success of your ornamental plants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/09/09) An important part of LSU AgCenter educational programs focuses on environmental issues. This includes teaching Louisiana gardeners that our yards and neighborhoods are channels to our waterways. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Social Security recipients may be one of the few groups with happy news during the recession. They started their New Year with their largest raise since 1982, a 5.8 percent increase. This cost of living adjustment (COLA) affects some 50 million Americans. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Herbaceous perennials offer easy care and beauty to landscape</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/18/08) Perennials are plants that live for three years or more and often require two years or more from seed to flower. Technically, trees, shrubs and lawn grasses are all perennials, but gardeners use the term perennial as an abbreviation for “hardy, herbaceous perennial” – a group of nonwoody plants that reliably survive winter cold and grown for their attractive flowers or foliage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/18/08) Knowing what nutrients are in your soil and what nutrients are needed is a basic step towards good plant health. Soil nutrient balance must be managed for best plant growth, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/12/08) Flowering trees add color and beauty to our landscapes in late winter and early spring. These great trees add flower color at a time when many of us think we have to wait for spring. Most of these trees also are low-maintenance and reliable for long-term performance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Landscaping with pine trees</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/05/08) Pines are one of our many great native tree species. They, along with baldcypress, southern magnolias and oaks, are typically associated with Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Comparison shop during Medicare Part D enrollment period</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/26/08) Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 each year is the open enrollment period for Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plans. Because these drug plans can change from one year to the next, it is important for seniors to comparison-shop annually for the best deal and the best coverage for their own personal prescription needs, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Gloria Nye. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>GNye@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gloria Nye)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/26/08) Many of us think about planting shrubs in the spring, but fall is the best time to plant shrubs in Louisiana. There are advantages to planting woody ornamentals, such as trees and shrubs, at this time. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JoYoung@agcenter.lsu.edu (John Young)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Encore azaleas provide multiseason blooming</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/13/08) Not so long ago, nursery and landscape professionals, along with the vast majority of home gardeners, were not fully aware of the multiseason blooming potential of many azalea varieties. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Thanksgiving dinner costs rise this year</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/13/08) When Louisiana cooks shop for their Thanksgiving meal, they’ll find the cost of the basic dinner items cost more this year but remain affordable, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/13/08) The color of cooked poultry is not always a sure sign of its safety. Turkey can remain pink even after cooking to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. The meat of smoked turkey is always pink. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Make holiday desserts safe to eat</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/13/08) The holidays are time to enjoy special desserts that you might make only once a year. Some of these foods require special care to prevent foodborne illnesses, warns LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/25/08) BOSSIER CITY – A soil analysis is the first thing to consider when planting fruit trees, said Dr. Charles Graham, research horticulturist, at the monthly Lunch and Ag Discovery talk at the LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station March 18. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/08/08) One of the most powerful ways to increase your financial security and grow wealth over time is to develop a savings habit. Form that habit by “paying yourself first” and saving regularly. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/31/08) Whether you’re house hunting or having a house built, consider the many options available that help protect the structure against severe weather and related disasters. LSU AgCenter Disaster Programs Coordinator Pat Skinner explains a few basic techniques. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:43:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/18/08) With the New Year come announcements of ornamental plant winners. One popular competition is the All-America Rose Selections. AARS winners for 2008 are Mardi Gras and Dream Come True. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Spouse’s poor credit score could lower yours</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:43:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/15/08) You’ve taken good care all your adult life to pay bills on time and maintain a high credit score. You expect your high rating to continue after marriage, but it could drop if your new spouse has a low credit score. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Financial tips offered for marital harmony</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:10:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/15/08) The church and reception hall are reserved, the dress is selected, the invitations are addressed, the photographer and caterer are ready. You might even have your new residence “ready-to-go.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Common Sense Prevents Spread Of Staph Infections</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:21:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/05/07) A certain type of staph infection (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus – MRSA) can easily be prevented with proper hygiene and heal with treatment, according to Terri Crawford, Northeast region nutrition agent with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Toys Make Good Halloween Treats, Too</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:39:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/26/07) Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children, but candy is not necessarily the kids’ favorite treat, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Research reveals that youngsters enjoy nonfood treats, too. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/06/07) Tailgating in Louisiana gets in full swing with the kickoff of football season. To prevent food-borne illness, build your game plan around the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnership for Food Safety Education’s food safety steps, says Dr. Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter food safety specialist. The four steps in the plan are clean, separate, cook and chill. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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