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Assistant coach Don Nelson becomes head coach of the Bucks, succeeding Larry Costello. The change corresponds to the sale of the team from Wes Pavalon to Jim Fitzgerald, who had been a member of the team's board of directors.

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

In Milwaukee Buzz
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 7:11 a.m.

There are decorations up all over Downtown and the annual Holiday parade made it's way through the city on Saturday. Christmas music is already on the airwaves and stores are already gearing up for the post-Thanksgiving crush. So, Milwaukee, it's time to sound off:
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When does your holiday season begin?

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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 Holiday Guide

Oh, Christmas tree. What to do with you?

By Julie Lawrence - Saturday
While scouring the pages of the December '09 issue of "This Old House" I came across a cool little piece on 10 ways ...
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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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In Politics

The politics of the veto

By Doug Hissom - Friday
There was certainly no lack of passion at the Milwaukee County Board's veto override session this week, especially when ...
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In Travel & Visitors Guide Briefs

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3

By Jeff Sherman - Friday
The 11th season of ice skating at "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee begins Dec. 3.
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In Movies & TV

OnMedia: A "reality" TV search for a daughter

By Tim Cuprisin - Friday
A Brookfield family searches for a long-lost daughter on ABC's new "Find My Family" debuting next week ... Scott Steele ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz

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

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Friday
Milwaukee is buzzing this weekend before Thanksgiving with celebrations of holiday lights, sporting events and big concerts. ...
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In Music

Bondy returns to Milwaukee ... with backup

By Bobby Tanzilo - Friday
For a lot of Milwaukeeans, the A.A. Bondy awakening took place when the former Verbena frontman performed a solo opening ...
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In Arts & Entertainment

Folk Fair performers educate, entertain, bond

By Andrew Wagner - Thursday
Dancers have been a part of Folk Fair since the event started more than 60 years ago. For some, it's a hobby. For others, ...
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In Kids & Family

Family Weekend Roundup: Nov. 19-22, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The holiday fun begins this weekend in Milwaukee. So take the kids to a tree lighting, or check out the Holiday Folk ...
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In Music

Cross Canadian Ragweed feels at home on the road

By Drew Olson - Thursday
A lot of bands would crumble under a schedule that includes between 200 and 250 live shows per year, but Cross Canadian ...
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In Movies & TV

OnMedia: You don't need cable TV for help with your Thanksgiving dinner

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
With the arrival of the digital TV era this year, you don't need cable to get wall-to-wall cooking tips as you get ready ...
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In Living

OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Nov. 19, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
This week, we're all a flutter about a cadre of techy-toys, a crunch snack and a spicy sauce, some quirky funk and, ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz Briefs

The Milwaukee Holiday Parade steps off Saturday

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The Milwaukee Holiday Parade -- now in its 83rd year -- begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
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In Arts & Entertainment

Next Act Theatre finds absurdity on the 7th floor

By Damien Jaques - Thursday
Characters like the Octomom, Balloon Boy -- and his father -- and Joe the Plumber, spreading his opinions on the Middle ...
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Our bedroom windows face the street. There is one particular window that attracts my attention most nights. It used to be in the attic, but when ...

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Tim Cuprisin

It's now officially Christmas on Milwaukee radio

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Today's oxymoron: calorie counting at Culver's

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Julie Lawrence

Drinking for a difference

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Drew Olson

Ouch: The Zoo Interchange needs 3 new bridges

Posted on Nov. 19, 2009 - 7:43 p.m.

Maureen Post

Hot wax and pressed pennies

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Jeff Sherman

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3

Posted on Nov. 20, 2009 - 1:01 p.m.

Bobby Tanzilo

Rehearsal dinner proves Urbieta is ready for Beard

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