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      <title>Plant marigolds and zinnias now for fall color</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/30/10) We often associate many of our warm-season bedding plants with the spring and summer growing seasons. Often overlooked is the fact that many of these plants may actually do better in our Louisiana landscapes during mid- and late summer through fall. Zinnias and marigolds are two excellent examples of warm-season bedding plants to try from August through the first killing frost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>More fluids are needed during hot months</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 7/30/10) Hot summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Study shows mother’s weight can affect baby’s chance of becoming obese</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/29/10) A recent study funded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service suggests that a woman’s weight during pregnancy may influence the likelihood of her child becoming an overweight or obese adult. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>New help available for unemployed homeowners</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:49:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/27/10) Starting in August, a new federal program will be available that provides help for homeowners who have become unemployed so they can temporarily reduce or suspend their mortgage payments while they seek employment, according to Gloria Nye, LSU AgCenter extension family economist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tropical plants thrive in late summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:19:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/22/10) Most people think of mid-summer as the “down time” in the landscape. Many of our warm-season bedding plants from earlier in the spring and summer have a tendency to not be performing as well by the time we get to late summer. We do, however, have a wonderful assortment of tropical plants that can be grown very successfully in south Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Young athletes need to eat right</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:03:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/20/10) Young athletes need adequate fuel, fluids and nutrients to perform their best. Eating right helps delay fatigue and allows them to push harder and recover faster, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tend to your lawn during summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/16/10) Summer is prime growing season for lawns in Louisiana. Lawns that are not performing their best can be made better through the fall. If you did not fertilize your lawn during the spring, you still have time to fertilize and get your lawn in good shape prior to fall - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Drink fluids before, during and after physical activity</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/15/10) Proper hydration is essential for healthy physical activity. Drinking the right amount of fluids before, during and after every physical activity is vital to providing the fluids the body needs to perform properly, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Get off to a good start with your child’s new teacher</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/14/10) Getting off to a good start with your child’s new teacher requires communication and respecting the role of a teacher, says LSU AgCenter youth development specialist Janet Fox. A strong connection between families and teachers is essential for building a positive environment for children. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Reassure your grade-schooler before school begins</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/14/10) A few weeks before elementary school begins, remind your child that school is starting and pay attention to your child’s reactions, says LSU AgCenter family and child development specialist Linda Robinson. Reactions may range from excitement to nervousness to disappointment. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Home improvements can protect your investment before the storm</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:53:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 7/14/10) A durable home that withstands natural hazards like hurricanes saves money, time, the ordeal of making repairs and, potentially, your health. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vinca makes a great summer bedding plant</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:22:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/09/10) One of the most popular summer bedding plants in Louisiana is vinca, also called periwinkle. This annual plant is known for having a very long blooming season. It is also very heat- and drought-tolerant. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Parents, teens must prepare for high school</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:39:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/10) The high school years are usually a time of experimentation and testing limits. Recent studies, however, reveal that conflict between parents and adolescents is much less than popular culture leads us to believe, according to LSU AgCenter family and child development expert Linda Robinson. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Back to school may mean changing meal plans</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:14:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/10) After the more leisurely pace of summer, preparing and serving meals can be a challenge when juggling family members’ busy schedules of school, work, sports, homework, etc., says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Affordable flood insurance now available until Sept. 30</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:34:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/10) As of July 1, the U.S. Congress has reauthorized and extended the National Flood Insurance Program until Sep. 30, making it possible for many people to purchase affordable flood insurance for their dwellings, says Gloria Nye, extension family economist with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pack a healthful lunch for your student</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:15:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/10) A take-along lunch can be a healthful, economical choice for students and teachers, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Middle school marks transitions in body and mind</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:53:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/10) The transition to middle school occurs at a time when children are moving into adolescence, and the preteen years can be stressful for children as their bodies prepare for puberty. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Kindergarten preparation helps both parent and child</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:13:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/06/10) As the first day of school approaches, many parents find themselves anxious about how their children will adjust. Parents of young children may be anxious about leaving their children in a new environment for the first time. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Children need breakfast before school</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:54:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/06/10) Experts often call breakfast the most important meal of the day, and this is especially true for kids headed off to school. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Don’t neglect your landscape during summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:11:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/02/10) Many times, we tend to neglect our home landscapes during the summer, but this can be a time of the year when problems arise. Summer officially will last only three months, but real summer growing conditions in Louisiana can last 120-150 days. During this hard time of the year in the landscape, several horticultural practices need to be done. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Be wary of oil spill scams</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:37:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/28/10) Consumers and businesses are advised to be alert for scams following the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico – and to report their experiences to federal and state authorities, advises Jeanette Tucker, LSU AgCenter extension family economist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Be careful gardening in summer heat</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:54:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/25/10) What should you be doing in your garden this time of year? We say, as little as possible because mid-June to mid-September is the most stressful time of the year for gardeners and their plants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Put the sun’s heat to good use</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/18/10) The extraordinary heat we experience in summer in Louisiana can be put to good use in the vegetable garden. Through solarization – a process of using sunlight to heat soil in beds under clear plastic – summer heat can be used to reduce the harmful effects of pathogenic fungi and nematodes and kill weed seeds in the soil without using toxic chemicals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>It’s blueberry season in Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:25:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/11/10) Enjoying fresh Louisiana berries is a treat many people look forward to each year. Blueberries provide important nutrients that make them a healthful choice to enjoy at meals or as snacks, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Make sure your grilled food is safe</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/09/10) Outdoor grills are a popular Father’s Day gift for dads to enjoy all year long in Louisiana. But cooking out requires extra care to prevent food-borne illness, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. Careful grilling also can prevent excessive smoke and charring that may be unhealthful. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take a look at the benefits of milk</title>
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      <title>Prepare your landscape for hurricane season</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:22:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/04/10) June is the month when gardeners around Louisiana need to prepare their landscapes for hurricane season. Even in north Louisiana, landscapes can be affected by the high winds and heavy rains powerful hurricanes can bring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Get ready before a hurricane comes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 19:34:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/31/10) During a hurricane, you need some supplies just to survive. But many of those supplies are hard to find if you wait until a storm is approaching. So it’s better to make sure you’ve got some of the essentials now, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take care of your roses through the summer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/28/10) Spring rose bloom was outstanding this year. The cooler weather through the winter did very little cold damage, and the dry weather and cool nights in spring led to a tremendous peak bloom throughout the state in mid- to late April. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Answer these 20 questions to find out if you’re ready for a hurricane</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 20:10:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/25/10) Are you ready for a hurricane? LSU AgCenter housing specialist Claudette Reichel offers a 20-question quiz to help you determine just how prepared you are. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Follow these hints for successful butterfly gardening</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 19:01:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/21/10) After a beautiful spring in Louisiana, butterfly gardening season is now upon us. As we near summer, we have more bedding plants and herbaceous perennials in bloom, and these naturally attract butterflies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Review your tax withholding when your financial status changes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/20/10) Tax time may be over, but any time of year you can review the amount that will be withheld by your employer in preparation for 2010 taxes. Any time your financial situation changes, you need to think about the withholding amount, says Gloria Nye, LSU AgCenter family economist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Coleus are great plants for the summer landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 18:56:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/14/10) Coleus are one of our summer favorites for Louisiana landscapes. Coleus come in old varieties and new varieties. Some do well in shade and others do well in sun. There are coleus propagated from seed and coleus that are only propagated by stem cuttings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Be careful with blood pressure</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 18:19:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/12/10) May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. About 74.5 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Keep enough vitamin D in your diet</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 20:45:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/11/10) Studies show many older adults are not getting enough vitamin D. Together with calcium, vitamin D helps protect older adults from osteoporosis, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Angelonias are great summer through fall</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 19:55:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/06/10) Angelonias are one of the top new herbaceous ornamental plants over the past 10 years. Some of us may not have been familiar with angelonias until recently, and many gardeners are probably still somewhat unfamiliar with this new plant. Angelonias are also referred to by the common name of “summer snapdragon.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Goldsturm rudbeckia is a tough perennial for Louisiana gardens</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/29/10) Goldsturm rudbeckia is an outstanding perennial that was recognized by the Perennial Plant Association as the 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. It was chosen as a Louisiana Select plant in 2000 by the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association and the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Grow your own pineapple</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:34:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/23/10) You don’t have to visit Hawaii to get high-quality pineapples harvested at the peak of ripeness. It is entirely possible to raise your own sweet, juicy, plant-ripened pineapples without a trip to the islands. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Be choosy with summer camps for kids</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:46:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/21/10) As the end of another school year draws near, parents need to plan for what to do with the kids during the summer. Summer camps are often the answer, but LSU AgCenter family life specialist Diane Sasser says parents should ask many questions when deciding on a camp. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>It’s time to plant vegetable gardens</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:51:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/16/10) Many of our favorite vegetables are planted into the spring garden now for production later in spring and in early summer. For many of these vegetables, planting in April helps ensure abundant production before the intense heat of mid-summer and when we have fewer insect and disease problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Strawberries taste good, and they’re healthful, too</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:38:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/13/10) After the winter freezes that delayed the early crop, it’s now time to enjoy Louisiana strawberries. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Here’s how you can start a vegetable garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:12:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/12/10) For many gardeners, spring brings visions of bountiful harvests of fresh, homegrown vegetables. This vision can become a reality with a little planning and some work. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Take control of your credit, debit cards</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/april/news_you_can_use/Take-control-of-your-credit-debit-cards.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:23:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/07/10) The new Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act means consumers need to stay knowledgeable, according to LSU AgCenter family and consumer science agent Ginger Boutwell. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Springtime brings common problems in Louisiana fish ponds</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/06/10) Springtime losses in fish ponds are common across the Southeast, and especially in Louisiana. These losses can be the result of oxygen problems, common diseases or a combination of causes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Nutritionist debunks crawfish myths</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:24:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/01/10) Whether you like them boiled, fried or in a stew, crawfish are a Louisiana favorite. And for the next few months, crawfish can be found on dinner tables and in backyard boils across the state. Some common myths surround crawfish, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caladiums make good low-maintenance bedding plants</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/01/10) Many Louisiana gardeners enjoy a summer landscape that includes caladiums. These are one of the most popular plants to fill shady gardens, and they thrive in the heat and humidity common in summer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Nutritionist suggests alternatives to Easter candy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:04:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/25/10) Easter is second to Halloween as the most important candy-eating occasion of the year. A 2009 Nielsen survey reported that consumers were expected to buy more than 120 million pounds of candy in the week leading up to Easter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Cucumber family provides many favorite vegetables</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/22/10) Americans dye about 180 million eggs every Easter season. The eggs may look like decorations, but they are a perishable food and must be treated that way, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>It’s time to clean out aquatic gardens</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/19/10) Aquatic gardens and water features are important parts of sustainable landscapes. Water provides for the needs of birds and other wildlife that live in our yards. The sight and sound of water also add to the overall beauty and enjoyment of our yards and gardens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>New Credit CARD Act adds consumer protections</title>
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      <title>Use insecticides only when needed</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/12/10) Pest problems will become more common as we move into the warmer summer months. Some gardeners still feel they should immediately get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see insects or some apparent insect damage in their gardens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Assess your risk for diabetes on March 23</title>
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      <title>Don’t let landscape maintenance become burdensome</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/08/10) A goal of sustainable landscaping is to reduce the amount of maintenance our landscapes require. But reduce does not mean eliminate. You can make choices, however, that will reduce the amount of work it takes to maintain your landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pruning trees and shrubs requires proper timing, technique</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/26/10) Pruning is one of the activities that many home gardeners have questions about. When to prune? How to prune? Why prune? - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter recommends windmill palm for Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/25/10) Palm trees have gained increased interest in Louisiana home landscapes over the past few years, and this resurgence mainly can be attributed to the lack of severely cold weather over the past 20 years, according to an LSU AgCenter expert. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Encore varieties lead multi-season azaleas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/25/10) Until recently, many home gardeners didn’t know much about the multi-season blooming potential of some of the newer azalea varieties. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter expert reviews rose care basics</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/25/10) Roses are one of our most popular ornamental plants, and home gardeners need to learn more about how to care for them, according to a horticulturist with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>All-America rose winner does well in La.</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/25/10) Easy Does It is the All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner – the only winner – for 2010. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana offers many fruit tree choices</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:07:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/25/10) A significant number of fruit trees and similar plants do well in Louisiana, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist David Himelrick. They include fig, citrus, blueberry, pawpaw, pomegranate and persimmon. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>La. gardeners can choose from many tomato varieties</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:46:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/25/10) Tomatoes are a Louisiana gardener’s favorite. Full of vitamins and lycopene, tomatoes are a healthy addition to any meal. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>You can find plenty to do in your landscape now</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:17:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/19/10) February and March signal the beginning of spring in many parts of Louisiana – at least when it comes to getting things done in the home landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Low-maintenance roses ease challenge for home gardeners</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/11/10) Growing roses in Louisiana is a challenge for home gardeners. A major problem in the enjoyment of landscape roses is disease – primarily blackspot and powdery mildew – brought on by our environmental conditions. Heat and humidity have an adverse affect on many rose varieties that we grow in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horticulturist reviews new rose varieties</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/10/10) Landscape shrub roses like the popular Knock Out varieties are all the rage in the rose world right now, but Louisiana homeowners have a number of other great landscape shrub roses to consider, according to an LSU AgCenter horticulturist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Keep food safe on Mardi Gras</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/05/10) Don’t let unsafe food masquerade at your Mardi Gras celebration. Food that hasn’t been prepared following recommended food safety guidelines usually appears safe because it looks smells and tastes fine, but eating it may lead to food-borne illness, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Flowering trees add spring color to landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/05/10) Flowering trees add considerable color and beauty to our landscapes during the late winter and early spring months. Many of these trees that flower at this time of the year can be considered low maintenance compared to the amount of joy we get from them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Give a healthy, edible Valentine treat</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:43:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/03/10) You can show your Valentine how much you care by surprising her or him with a special treat – luscious red fruit, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Improve your home for better health</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:36:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/01/10)  A home remodeling project – and your investment in it – can do much more than update your surroundings. It can make your home a healthier place to live and breathe, according to Claudette Reichel, LSU AgCenter housing specialist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Protect your trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:22:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/29/10) Landscape beds, parking lots and construction activities around trees are all possible without harming the trees if you understand where the tree roots are and what they need to survive. Louisiana celebrated Arbor Day earlier in January, and now is a good time of the year to be reminded about tree care in landscape beds, parking lots and construction sites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Go red in February, call attention to women’s heart health</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/27/10) During February, the American Heart Association wants people to Go Red for Women and call attention to the need for women to take charge of their heart health. On Feb. 5, women across America are to wear something red as part of the National Wear Red Day, according to Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Watch for iron chlorosis in your landscape plants</title>
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      <title>Reviewing the use of landscape mulch</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:23:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/15/10) Mulching is a great sustainable landscape practice when done correctly. The new year is a good time to review the use of mulch in the landscape and how to apply it properly to achieve the maximum benefit. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Match your gardening styles to your site</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:56:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/11/10) “Selecting the right plant for the right place” is a frequently mentioned phrase in many of our home horticulture educational presentations. How very important it is. When planning new landscape areas or renovating old landscape areas, you need to consider many factors, including gardening style. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horses need help during extreme cold, wet weather</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/06/10) Horses need help to get through the coming freezing weather, according to LSU AgCenter equine agent Howard J. Cormier. Horse owners need to make plans to protect the animals from a possible deadly combination of extreme cold and rain. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Expert offers tips for New Year’s weight loss</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:18:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/04/10) If one of your New Year goals is to lose weight, choose a plan that helps you make healthy lifestyle changes instead of following the latest diet craze, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Camellias brighten winter landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:13:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/25/09) Camellias are part of our Southern gardening heritage. A few well-placed specimens will brighten up your landscape during the winter when few other shrubs are blooming. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tree planting needs proper preparation</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:49:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/18/09) Many landscape trees are planted from fall through the winter in Louisiana. Homeowners need to be aware of some of the common mistakes made in planting, establishment and follow-up care of trees. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Saving, investing habit makes good gift</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:33:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/15/09) Many doting grandparents (and others) have established family traditions of giving U.S. savings bonds as holiday gifts. Gifts of bonds help grandchildren save for the future and teach them about investing at the same time according to LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Kitchen comfort and energy efficiency create feeling of optimism</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:51:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/11/09)  A shaky economy and uncertainty about the future create a period of transition, according to Diane Scimeca, LSU AgCenter healthy homes coordinator. - 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>Sasanquas create winter color in the landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:27:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/11/09) Sasanquas are one of our most popular flowering shrubs for the late fall through early spring months. They go by the scientific names of Camellia sasanqua. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gift cards  are a top choice; purchase and use them wisely</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:33:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/09/09) When people were asked what they wanted to receive this year, gift cards was the clear winner, according to an LSU AgCenter family economist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Watch your calories when shopping</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:27:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/08/09) If you’re planning to spend time at the mall this holiday season, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames offers some tips to help you prevent overeating while you’re out and about. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Help children share in holiday fun</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:58:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/08/09) Children enjoy being holiday helpers. This holiday season, let your children share in planning and preparing food for these special occasions, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>These 10 tips can stretch your holiday budget</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:35:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/07/09) Walking in a winter wonderland abundant with holiday sights, sounds, and smells can seduce shoppers to spend dangerously. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>You can eat right and avoid holiday weight gain</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:21:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/04/09) If you’re one of the many Americans who face the holiday season with some fear of gaining weight, the good news is that although many people gain weight from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, research suggests that the gain will probably be only 1 pound, not 5, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Keep active during holidays, expert says</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:42:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/04/09) Physical activity is important all year, but it can be especially helpful during the holidays when you may be eating more than usual, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Avoid landscaping practices that may encourage termites</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:26:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/4/09) Fall through spring is when most folks add new plants to their landscape. This is the best time of year for planting trees, shrubs and ground covers, but it is also a time to be cautious about creating problems that could bring termites into your home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Make your egg recipes safe</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:49:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/03/09) Make sure your holiday treats containing eggs – such as eggnog, cream pies and similar dishes – are safe to eat, LSU AgCenter experts warn. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Expert tells how to select a poinsettia for the holidays</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/03/09) Christmas tree and holiday decoration shopping has started, and an LSU AgCenter expert has some guidelines for buying  poinsettias. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Reviewing your credit report is important</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:04:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/01/09) The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA or FACT ACT) requires each of the credit bureaus to provide you with a free copy of your credit report each year. The big three bureaus have set up a central source where you can get your free annual credit report, according to Dr. Jeanette Tucker, LSU AgCenter family economics specialist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Thanksgiving dinner costs down 9 percent for 2009</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:40:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/23/09) As Louisiana cooks shop for their Thanksgiving meal, they’ll find costs for the basic dinner items down about nine percent from last year, according LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. The 2009 Thanksgiving market basket will average $37.52 for 10 people, compared to $41.30 last year. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Landscapes can be created as bird habitats</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/27/09) There is a gardening philosophy that is becoming increasingly influential in American gardens. Often called sustainable gardening, the concept involves native plant materials well adapted to the local environments, reduced pesticide use, reduced maintenance and an attempt to create a more natural habitat rather than a decorative garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Vow to move more, eat less over holidays</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:23:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/20/09) Try a different tack as you head into this holiday season. Vow to move more and eat less, says Heli Roy, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. “Most people invariably gain weight over the holidays – anywhere from a half pound to five pounds,” Roy said. “But you don’t have to, and most people can’t afford to.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Take care of aquatic gardens in fall and winter</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/20/09) Including a water feature in the landscape provides an oasis for a wide variety of wildlife. Providing habitat for wildlife is a principle of sustainable landscaping, and as a result aquatic gardens have become quite popular with Louisiana gardeners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Be careful frying your holiday turkey</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/16/09) Don't have room in your oven for the turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, casseroles and pies? LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames suggests you can free-up oven space by frying the turkey outside. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Be careful with late fall and winter lawn care</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/17/09) November and December begin the bleak time of the year for warm-season turfgrasses in Louisiana. Most turfgrasses should be dormant or at least close to this stage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/12/09) Turkey is the traditional choice for most Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no quality difference between a fresh or frozen turkey although fresh turkeys have shorter shelf lives, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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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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      <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>Diabetes month is reminder about healthful eating</title>
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      <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>Shrubs serve landscape well</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:05:29 GMT</pubDate>
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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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      <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>Petunias remain popular bedding plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/09/09) Petunias continue to be one of our most popular bedding plants. They long have been relied on for their consistent landscape performance and can be used as either warm-season or cool-season ornamentals. - 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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      <dc:creator>JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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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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      <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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      <title>Saving seeds is part of sustainable landscaping</title>
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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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      <title>TV not good for kids at mealtime</title>
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      <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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      <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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      <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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      <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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