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Nov. 24, 1917
A bomb explodes in the Central Police Station at Broadway & Wells, killing nine policemen. Before the Sept. 11, 2001, the incident killed more law enforcement personnel than any other in U.S. history.

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PicPocket Books offer alternative to video games on the go

In Kids & Family
By Bobby Tanzilo - 5:17 a.m.

In September, I took a long trip with my youngster and brought along some things to keep us amused during the long flights and airport downtime. If only I'd known about PicPocket Books, which were just launching at that time. The Milwaukee company is already the largest publisher of children's picture book applications for the iPhone or iPod Touch.
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PicPocket books are great for keeping kids entertained -- and reading -- on the go.

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In Sports Briefs

Marquette's Otule likely done for the year

By Andrew Wagner - 9:42 p.m.
A broken foot has sidelined Marquette's Chris Otule, likely for the rest of the season.
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In Sports Briefs

Donald Driver's second children's book set for Black Friday release

By Jeff Sherman - Monday
Green Bay Packer Donald Driver is set to release his second children's book, "Quickie handles a loss," on Friday, Nov. ...
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In Dining

Scouting report: Ristorante Bartolotta

By Amy L. Schubert - Monday
In a group that includes Lake Park Bistro, Mr. B's, Bacchus and Pizzeria Piccola, Ristorante Bartolotta, 7616 W. State ...
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In Kids & Family

New Tinkertoy exhibit builds imagination

By Molly Snyder Edler - Monday
How can it be that some toys are long forgotten by adulthood and others are celebrated for a lifetime? A new Tinkertoy ...
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In Music

Gig roundup: The Cranberries go for another spin

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Monday
Earlier this year, Potawatomi announced a Dolores O'Riordan show at the Northern Lights Theater only to announce its ...
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In Movies & TV

OnMedia: Larry David completes the "Seinfeld" reunion

By Tim Cuprisin - Monday
Without Larry David, there would be no "Seinfeld," and on Sunday's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" season finale he proved it ...
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In Bars & Clubs

Barhopping with College Dave and friends: Nov. '09

By Dave Mikolajek - Monday
Longtime Milwaukee bartender and friend of OnMilwaukee.com "College Dave" Mikolajek is your host for another tour of ...
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In Sports

Weekend wrap-up: Injuries dampen Packers' victory

By Andrew Wagner - Monday
The Packers' 30-24 victory Sunday over San Francisco put them back the the thick of the playoff race, but season-ending ...
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In Sports

Green Bay replay: Packers 30, 49ers 24

By Drew Olson - Sunday
After dominating the first half, running back Ryan Grant (pictured) and the Packers hung on to beat San Francisco Sunday ...
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In Marketplace

Venturi's Market preps homestyle meals at family style prices

By Maureen Post - Sunday
Opening 12 years ago and expanding into a second storefront three years later, Venturi's Market is tucked away on the ...
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In Music Briefs

Milwaukee musicians lend support for childhood cancer

By Maureen Post - Sunday
In January, the Milwaukee music scene joins together to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer at The Pablove ...
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In Bars & Clubs

Bloody Brunch is much more than breakfast

By Julie Lawrence - Sunday
It began as any Sunday morning might. Two new friends met for brunch only to discover they share an affinity for a well-crafted ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz

Sunday Sound-off: Are you ready for the holidays?

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Sunday
There are decorations up all over Downtown and the annual Holiday parade made its way through the city on Saturday. ...
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In Sports

Saturday Scorecard: Badgers hit by a Wildcat strike

By Drew Olson - Saturday
In keeping with recent tradition, the Badgers rolled down to Evanston with a nationally-ranked team and dumped a game ...
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In Bars & Clubs

Red Accordion combines old and new school charm

By Andrew Wagner - Saturday
After 13 years, Russ Davis decided his Vecchio Bar & Grille had run its course and decided to go in a new direction. ...
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In Music

Open Mic: A conversation with Hayward Williams

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Saturday
If you think that music in Waukesha stops with Les Paul and the BoDeans, think again. Singer-songwriter Hayward Williams ...
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In Dining

Chef profile: Ben Barger of The Pasta Tree

By Bobby Tanzilo - Saturday
Ben Barger is a full-time engineering student at UW-Milwaukee and one not only with ambition, but with success in his ...
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In Living

Porn, erotica give couples options for arousal

By Sarah Foster - Saturday
A recent episode of "Oprah" got OnMilwaukee.com sex and relationships columnist Sarah Foster thinking about porn. Once ...
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In Bars & Clubs

On the town in Milwaukee: Bocce, music and art at the Intercontinental

By Maureen Post - Friday
What if, instead of choosing from myriads of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues to cobble together an evening ...
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In Sports

OnMilwaukee.com Sports Weekend Preview: Nov. 20-22, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Friday
The Bucks wrap up a six-game homestand tonight with a 7:30 p.m. meeting with the Charlotte Bobcats. They'll be shorthanded, ...
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Featured Staff Writers' Blogs

Tim Cuprisin

It's now officially Christmas on Milwaukee radio

Posted on Nov. 13, 2009 - 7:02 p.m.

Molly Snyder Edler

"New Moon" musings

Posted on Nov. 22, 2009 - 4:48 p.m.

Julie Lawrence

Oh, Christmas tree. What to do with you?

Posted on Nov. 21, 2009 - 1:32 p.m.

Drew Olson

Even up north, the Bucks are the talk of the town

Posted on Nov. 22, 2009 - 4:57 p.m.

Maureen Post

Plagued by the :)

Posted on Nov. 22, 2009 - 5:14 p.m.

Jeff Sherman

Donald Driver's second children's book set for Black Friday release

Posted on Nov. 23, 2009 - 5:00 p.m.

Bobby Tanzilo

Nothing like decorating for Christmas in short sleeves

Posted on Nov. 23, 2009 - 09:45 a.m.

Andy Tarnoff

I'm becoming addicted to the online bargain

Posted on Nov. 23, 2009 - 1:52 p.m.

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What's the best part about Thanksgiving in Milwaukee?
	The Packers play on a Thursday.
	Gluttonous eating without consequence.
	The weather should be nice enough on "Black Friday" to shop Bayshore or Third Ward.
	One or two days off of work.
	Giving thanks, with friends and family.
	Christmas is only a month away, and Hanukkah is even closer.
	Bah humbug.
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