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Meanwhile, Back in Madison: Scorching Temperatures to Continue for Two More Days; “Concerts on the Square” Show Will Go On Regardless of The Heat

• July 20, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Health, The Heart, Weather, Wisconsin
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Meanwhile, Back in Wisconsin: Enjoy Strawberry Watermelon Mojitos (via Baking with Basil) As You Beat The Heat This Week

• July 18, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Health, Weather, Wisconsin
Tags: Alcohol, Beverages, Chilling Out, Cold Drinks, Dehydration, Don't Drink and Drive, Drink, Drink Water, Heat Wave, Hydrating, Hydration, Ice Cubes, Lime Juice, Midwest, Mint, Mojito, Mojitos, National Weather Service, Rum, Strawberries, Summer Beverages, Summer Drinks, Watermelon, Weather, Wisconsin

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