Kids & Family - May 10, 2008
Wisconsin sites offer fun and education
With the price of gas going through the roof, your economic stimulus check might not be enough to convince you to vacation outside the Badger State this summer. However, in addition to its many natural charms, Wisconsin also offers some fun family destinations that are also educational.
Tags: Paul Bunyan, Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley, Kenosha, Racine, Madison, Spring Green, Fox Valley, history, kids, families, Wisconsin Connections Academy, Jeff LeMahieu

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 27, 2007
OMC Recommends: Cool stuff we like right now
There is no post-holiday letdown in the editorial office this week. We're talking about a cool kids' toy, a tasty appetizer, an epic novel and CDs by "rediscovered" artists.
Tags: history, elsa morante, land of the leal, james barke, bjork, vespertine, great northern bbq co., fats domino, goin' home

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 23, 2007
The Great Milwaukee Quiz
Think you know everything there is to know about Milwaukee? OK, smart guy/girl -- put your knowledge to the test in this ultimate quiz of your Mil-town know-how.
Tags: quiz, history, beer, george webb, saarinen, happy days, gertie the duck, kettle korn, hoan

Arts & Entertainment - March 2, 2007
Prof and former student collaborate of sweeping history work
The student -- or, rather, former student -- is Dave Luhrssen and the teacher is UW-Milwaukee history professor Glen Jeansonne, a past Pulitzer Prize nominee. Their book, published by Rowman & Littlefield, is called "A Time of Paradox: America Since 1890."
Tags: Luhrssen, UWM, history, Jeansonne

Milwaukee Buzz - May 21, 2004
Ackerman's book compares Milwaukee, then and now
How much has Milwaukee changed over the years? Well, a lot and a little, judging by the comparison photos in "Milwaukee Then and Now," a new book written by Sandy Ackerman and Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
Tags: Ackerman, HMI, history, MCHS, Historic, tours

Politics - July 4, 2008
Fourth of July - Reflection and Renewal
“Fourth of July – Reflection and Renewal”by Arthur I. Cyr            The Fourth of July celebrates community, local as well as national. Parades featuring people in uniform - scouts, firefighters and police as well as the mi...
Tags: History, International Relations, War, Second World War, Politics, America

Politics - June 26, 2008
RFK Legacy - Fact & Fiction
“Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy 40 Years Later” by Arthur I. Cyr             Shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot in Los Angeles while seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. Sen. Hillary Cl...
Tags: History, Politics, Events, Lectures

Festival Guide - June 6, 2008
D-Day June 6 - We Owe Ike
“June 6 1944”by Arthur I. Cyr            From ancient times to the present, amphibious military operations have been rightly regarded as particularly challenging. The largest such enterprise was the Allied invasion of France in Wo...
Tags: History, War, Politics