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Diabetes 5th Deadliest Disease In U.S.
(Distributed 10/31/06) Every November, the American Diabetes Association encourages the public to learn more about diabetes and the risks associated with the disease. "Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States and has no cure," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

Plant Sweet Peas In Fall For Spring Flowers
(Distributed 10/26/06) Fall is the time to plant sweat peas to enjoy colorful and delightfully scented cut flowers in spring, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.

Observe Your Fall Lawn To Take Preventive Action
(Distributed 10/26/06) Fall is not a time to do much to your Louisiana lawn – mow, remove fallen leaves and irrigate as needed. Warm-season grasses are slowing down and trying to go dormant. "We must let them do so," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.

Myths And Realities About FICO Scores Examined
(Distributed 10/23/06) Many consumers are under the impression that federal legislation allows them to learn their credit scores. This is one of the myths circulating among the public about obtaining credit histories, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker.

Pansies Great For Cool-Season Landscapes
(Distributed 10/19/06) Pansies continue to be the most popular cool-season bedding plant in Louisiana. They are normally planted in October through November and last through early to mid-spring. Pansies have long been known for their reliable landscape performance, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings.
Can A Spoonful Of Sugar Help Homework Get Done?
(Distributed 10/13/06) A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but it could take a little more for the homework to get done, according to the experts. LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe says looking at the rewards and benefits can make homework time more productive.
Next ‘Dollar Defense’ Program Set; Learn To Avoid Scams, Fraud
(Distributed 10/11/06) The LSU AgCenter and other organizations are offering a program across the state designed to help consumers learn how to avoid scams, fraud and identity theft.
Family Economist Pushes Louisianians To Save
(Distributed 10/03/06) According to A.G. Edwards 2006 Nest Egg Index rankings, Louisiana residents do not save well in comparison to the rest of the nation. Louisiana is ranked 49th among the states, ranked higher only than Mississippi.
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