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Quotable quotes for the kiddos Published: Nov. 25, 2009 - 06:49 a.m. - Over the years, I have enjoyed teaching my kids to say pop culture quips from my childhood / young adulthood that are completely irrelevant in their world.
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The politics of the veto Published: Nov. 20, 2009 - 1:04 p.m. - There was certainly no lack of passion at the Milwaukee County Board's veto override session this week, especially when it came to cutting County positions that deal with mental health, alcohol and other drug abuse issues, and other services. Plus, more details on a plan for the mayor's office to take over control of MPS and the latest from the DNR.
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From Begel, with love ... Published: Nov. 17, 2009 - 09:09 a.m. - Dave Begel has a few thoughts to share with Mark Murphy, so he decided to write the Green Bay Packers president and CEO a little letter.
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Could this guy be Wisconsin's next governor? Published: Nov. 13, 2009 - 06:00 a.m. - There's another person -- not Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (who is expected to announce his decision to enter next year's race this week) -- considering running for Wisconsin governor as a Democrat.
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Plenty of blame to go around for Packers struggles Published: Nov. 8, 2009 - 7:13 p.m. - At 4-4, the Packers are far from out of playoff competition. But at the same time, Green Bay is far from being a legitimate contender. There's plenty of reasons and plenty of blame to go around, but ultimately, the root of the problems can be found on the sideline and inside the big, corner office at 1265 Lombardi Ave.
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Sunday Sound-off: Lakefront parking meters Published: Nov. 8, 2009 - 07:13 a.m. - County Executive Scott Walked has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront attractions with the hope of closing a growing budget gap. What do you think, Milwaukee? Here's your chance to voice your opinion.
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Parking meter madness Published: Nov. 6, 2009 - 1:13 p.m. - County Executive Scott Walker has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront spots like Bradford Beach, Veterans Park and McKinley Marina in an effort to help close a growing budget gap. But, considering how well the LUKE meters have worked at times -- including this week's issue with daylight savings tme -- is it really a good idea?
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Varied experience leads Thompson to jazz "Reverie" Published: Nov. 4, 2009 - 3:15 p.m. - Milwaukee singer Julie Thompson is everywhere these days, doing regular gigs in the area. Thompson didn't grow up a jazz singer. She got her start in church, sang folk and later spent 10 years with a duo that made music for kids. Oh yes, she also sang with Foreigner.
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Wainwright III, Thompson join forces for the good Published: Oct. 31, 2009 - 09:02 a.m. - Over the course of two sets Friday night at The Pabst Theater, Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson laid out a sprawling evening of songwriting prowess, musicianship and humorous asides. At the end of each man's solo set he was joined by the other. "I needed to remind Rich we were in the Midwest. Here is one by a Midwesterner," Wainwright said by way of introducing Bob Dylan's "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," the duo's second and final encore of the evening.
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Debate rages over a hot corner in Oak Creek Published: Oct. 30, 2009 - 05:02 a.m. - Richard Rothen, who operates Cupid's Toys at 27th and Rawson, has an inkling that local officials don't want his business to thrive. Rothen has had license issues and believes that officials covet his location on the northeast corner of a busy intersection, for development. When a recent road repair was underway, Rothen found his store had been removed from a planning map.
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Dick Leinenkugel for Governor? Published: Oct. 29, 2009 - 09:45 a.m. - Should Commerce Secretary Richard "Dick" Leinenkugel run for governor? Why not?
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Packers bring back RB Green Published: Oct. 21, 2009 - 10:36 a.m. - Ahman Green is back with the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to a one-year contract Wednesday.
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Gun debate triggers grandstanding, hand-wringing Published: Oct. 16, 2009 - 05:09 a.m. - A discussion about guns proved to be a blazing topic this week at a special meeting of the Common Council's Public Safety Committee. And sure, there was plenty of room for grandstanding and collective hand-wringing. "There simply is no excuse for the gun violence in our communities and residents will no longer stand for it. It is high time we take serious action," Ald. Bob Donovan said.
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Poll shows potential all-Milwaukee governor's race -- for now Published: Oct. 12, 2009 - 1:42 p.m. - If you think it's difficult not to picture a Scott Walker-Tom Barrett general election for governor in 2010, a recent poll by the Wisconsin Public Research Institute (WPRI)/UW-Madison Department of Political Science makes it tougher -- at least for now.
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Supervisors dive in to battle Walker on public pools Published: Oct. 9, 2009 - 05:19 a.m. - So Scott Walker wants to close six pools -- several on the North Side -- to build one large aquatic center on the South Side? How does that make budgetary sense? It does to County Exec Walker who wants to spend $11 million to build the aquatic center while closing Pulaski and Noyes indoor pools and the outdoor pools at Washington, Holler and Jackson Parks and Pelican Cove.
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OnMedia: Don Imus moves to Fox Business Network Published: Oct. 7, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. - More than two years after he lost his MSNBC show, Don Imus has been picked up by Fox Business Network for a three-hour simulcast of his radio show.
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Which quarterback is No. 1? Favre leaves little doubt Published: Oct. 6, 2009 - 05:22 a.m. - Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre is going to turn 40 next week, and there can be no doubt that he is still, at his advanced age, one of the top quarterbacks in the National Football League. Sure, his Vikings are better than Aaron Rodgers' Packers. But part of that, a big part, is that Favre is better than Rodgers. It's not even close.
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Barrett's MPS proposal brings drama Published: Oct. 4, 2009 - 3:36 p.m. - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has never been known for high drama. The genial, popular Barrett has run a steady-as-she-goes administration that has rarely created exciting political theater. But the curtain may have gone up on a performance that has gotten some brutal reviews from critics.
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It's decision time for Barrett Published: Sept. 28, 2009 - 3:41 p.m. - You can hardly blame Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett if he hasn't been completely focused on the 2010 governor's race. The main question for Barrett is whether he wants to put himself through what is likely to be a contentious Democratic primary and a brutal general election.
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Can private sector ideas fix MPS? Published: Sept. 16, 2009 - 2:17 p.m. - Should the mayor be allowed to take over MPS? If so, what would the impact be? How have mayoral takeovers of public schools worked in other cities? What kinds of new ideas from the private sector could be replicated to help MPS improve its results?
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Retail trends, buzz and growth areas Published: Sept. 14, 2009 - 8:03 p.m. - Today I attended several sessions at day two of the International Downtown Association's annual meeting at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee. During the next two weeks, I will blog on different topics covered at the conference. Today's topic is retail.
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On the town: Locales for Milwaukee's workforce Published: Sept. 4, 2009 - 4:22 p.m. - Depending on your neighborhood, your job and your local connections, people everywhere have small taverns and corner bars they frequent regularly after a long day of labor. Places like the Swinging Door, Jamo's, McBob's, Champion's Pub and Y-Not I, II and III all represent the sentiment hardworking Milwaukeean's rightfully celebrate this Labor Day.
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