http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_buzz.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Milwaukee Buzz en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:48 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Milwaukee ranks high -- No. 13 -- on walkscore.com, a new Web site that ranks walkable neighborhoods using a walk score algorithm. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/walkabilityrank.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/walkabilityrank.html?15999 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:36:00 CST While much of the city was gearing up for Summerfest, officials at the MACC Fund enjoyed one of the biggest days in the organization's history as the Fund pledged a gift of $5 million over the next six years to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/npsmaccfund.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/npsmaccfund.html?15982 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:16:00 CST With summer in full swing, we're focusing on tasty beverages like Matilda beer (pictured), some outstanding music by The Hold Steady, an organic condiment and the hot deli at Sendik's. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs071708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs071708.html?15967 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:29:00 CST Milwaukee sports reporter/anchor Jen Lada pushes herself rather hard. Maybe she has to -- at just 27, she's not only the youngest sports anchor in this market, she is also expected to cover a wide breadth of topics with just two colleagues. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/jenlada.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/jenlada.html?15851 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:42:00 CST Here's just one Milwaukeean's review of this amazing new gadget. Even with its significant shortcomings, the iPhone is the far and away the best phone/pda of the many I've owned since 1997. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/3giphonereview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/3giphonereview.html?15940 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:47:00 CST Do you think limiting the number of beers a person can buy at one time at a street festival is a good solution? http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff071308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff071308.html?15894 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:02:00 CST Forbes.com has ranked Milwaukee as the ninth best city in its "Best Cities For Young Professionals" list. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/forbesyoung.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/forbesyoung.html?15916 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:31:00 CST It took about two and a half hours of standing in scattered rain, but at about 9:45 a.m., I officially walked out of the ATandT store near Southridge with a new iPhone. Unfortunately, as I write this, it's not working. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/iphonebrick.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/iphonebrick.html?15911 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:58:00 CST If Summerfest and other endeavors have left you tired, why not invest in a Roomba (pictured) to take care of a cleaning chore? That device, along with a sandwich, a book and "green" car wash soap are on this week's list. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs071008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs071008.html?15889 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:28:00 CST Recently my colleague Molly Snyder Edler asked when summer would arrive. After this weekend, I'm willing to bet that most agree it's here and in full swing! http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/summershere.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/summershere.html?15838 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:04:00 CST Milwaukee police cracked down on fireworks this year, and possession fines doubled. Did you still spark up the sky? http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff070608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff070608.html?15826 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 05:30:00 CST Friday was "Happy Days Night" at the Madison Mallards game, featuring an autograph signing with Anson Williams, aka "Potsie Webber." http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/potsie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/potsie.html?15783 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:30:00 CST While crowds soaked up sunshine and then dodged raindrops at Summerfest on Sunday afternoon, I spent the day driving around Milwaukee with a quartet of folks from MTV Italia. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mtvitalia.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mtvitalia.html?15757 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:58:00 CST The sky and clouds above Downtown Milwaukee created some amazing views on Sunday night. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/downtownphotos.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/downtownphotos.html?15752 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:02:00 CST If time and money were not an issue, would you consider going to the Big Gig all 11 days? http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff062908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff062908.html?15735 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:10:00 CST I'm waiting for new tires to get installed, so I've spent the last hour wandering around the South Side by foot. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/southsideblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/southsideblog.html?15745 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:48:00 CST If you, like me, are a connoisseur of the bubbler, this is worth noting. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bubblerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bubblerblog.html?15736 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:26:00 CST While much of the city shuts down during Summerfest, we're busy in the editorial office talking about things we like, such as a well-lit building, comfortable shoes and a great wine store. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs062608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs062608.html?15713 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:26:00 CST Today was certainly beautiful, and served as a good start to sizzling summer weather, but there is still a chill in the air. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/notsummerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/notsummerblog.html?15695 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:05:00 CST A lot of people complain about cover bands, but they remain a staple of outdoor summer entertainment. Who's your favorite tribute band? Sound-off now, Milwaukee! http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff062208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff062208.html?15644 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:12:00 CST There are down sides to living in the same place your whole life. Perhaps you've noticed, too. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/lifelongmilwaukeeanblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/lifelongmilwaukeeanblog.html?15661 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:37:00 CST Local public relations ace -- and former documenter of Milwaukee's late '60s and early '70s counterculture -- Mark Goff sent a note recently to let me know that long-standing Kaleidoscope magazine photographer Gary Ballsieper passed away on May 14 at age 60. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/ballsieper.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/ballsieper.html?15655 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:28:00 CST In the last 24 hours, I experienced two instances of kind drivers, and both set the table for a good mood that lasted well beyond their momentary gestures. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/cooldrivers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/cooldrivers.html?15643 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:56:00 CST What could be more refreshing on a warm summer day than a tasty juice concoction, a gin and tonic or a homemade dreamsicle? Throw in a fresh festival, some interesting music and a good book and call it a day. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs061908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs061908.html?15637 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:29:00 CST Herb Wittka, the long-time host of "Continental Showcase" passed away Monday at the age of 87. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/herbwitkadies.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/herbwitkadies.html?15630 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:12:00 CST In early March, OnMilwaukee.com brought you the story of Tim Kaebisch and his LEGO model of Miller Park. Recently, Kaebisch got a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium and we went along for the ride. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/kaebischmillertour.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/kaebischmillertour.html?15613 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:21:00 CST When the funeral and grieving end, NBC must find a way to resume "Meet the Press" without Tim Russert, who died Friday. Maybe it's time to take the show in a new direction. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mtpbog061508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mtpbog061508.html?15596 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:33:00 CST This week, Anjl and Marilynn address whether or not "Seinfeld" is the all-time best show on TV. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/seinfeldreruns.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/seinfeldreruns.html?15475 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:16:00 CST Since today is Father's Day, we thought it's a fine time to honor fictitious television pops. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff061508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff061508.html?15579 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:22:00 CST Cool people don't admit to watching TV. And yet, everyone can relate to infomercial jokes. Here is a collection of bloopers starring "Billy Mays." http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod061308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod061308.html?15588 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST Our local weatherman have been doing a spectacular job covering the severe weather under intense pressure in recent days. This guy, however, is another matter. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod061208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod061208.html?15571 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST The simple things are giving us pleasure this week in the editorial office, things like pinwheels on the Riverwalk (pictured), a candy bar, an emerging band, a funny commercial and some engaging books. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs061208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs061208.html?15555 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:30:00 CST If you're a regular listener to 89.7 WUWM-FM, you know the voice of Erin Toner. She's the local host of "All Things Considered," as well as a reporter and producer for the local NPR affiliate. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/erintoner.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/erintoner.html?15526 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:28:00 CST We've all had tough days at the office. Some just handle them better than others. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod061108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod061108.html?15550 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST At a Rotary Club of Milwaukee luncheon last month, Jill Morin was asked to provide her thoughts on Milwaukee in 2038, 30 years from now. Here's her innovation vision. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/morinmilw2038.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/morinmilw2038.html?15525 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:39:00 CST As of last month, Posh Milwaukee is back on the scene with a new mission that merges the fun of outer beauty with the fulfillment of inner beauty. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/poshmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/poshmilwaukee.html?15518 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:11:00 CST Yesterday, the grandson of one of the founders of Harley-Davidson and his family unveiled a gift -- a biker sculpture. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bronzebiker.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bronzebiker.html?15527 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:45:00 CST All these crazy storms this weekend brought me back to about 10 years old. A time when "Waukesha, Ozaukee and Dodge" only meant one thing: that a storm was brewing. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/retroweather.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/retroweather.html?15520 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:49:00 CST Dorothy Day, who sought to wed her religious devotion to her passion for social justice, has been floated as a candidate for canonization. Robert Ellsberg edited her diaries for a book published by Marquette University Press. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/dorothyday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/dorothyday.html?15326 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 05:20:00 CST Few things in life are as frustrating, devastating and downright messy as a flooded basement. There are few circumstances that make you feel as helpless as watching the water rise and your important possessions float away. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/flood08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/flood08.html?15506 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 23:49:00 CST This week, Anjl and Marilynn offer some advice about a neighbor who just can't keep her top on. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/toplesshippie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/toplesshippie.html?15472 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:14:00 CST Is it fair for a street festival to ban dogs from the event? Sound-off, Milwaukee! http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff060808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff060808.html?15495 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 05:08:00 CST It happens all the time. A unique, almost magical idea erupts into legitimacy and success -- only to get compromised and watered down to the consistency of milquetoast. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/biggigbrand.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/biggigbrand.html?15458 Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:28:00 CST Every week, our editorial staff contributes things they like to the "OnMilwaukee.com Recommends" column. In this "OnMilwaukee.com Rants" article, we air our grievances on the stuff that really irks us. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/rants.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/rants.html?15452 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 05:04:00 CST The week wasn't half over when we started thinking about Sunday brunch at the Wicked Hop (pictured). Other topics this week in the editorial office included cheaper gas, local tea, tasty olive oil and an interesting book. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs060508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/omcrecs060508.html?15481 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 05:27:00 CST I have a feeling it will be an exciting week. In the next seven days, I predict a bunch of stuff will happen. Here, in order, is what I'm hoping for the most. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/10thingsthisweek.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/10thingsthisweek.html?15451 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:57:00 CST Texting is a marvel of technology. It is not a sufficient method of forming a new relationship with someone of the opposite sex. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/textdate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/textdate.html?15439 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:36:00 CST A new perception study about our wonderful hometown is out. Here's a deeper look into the data. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/perceptionblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/perceptionblog.html?15417 Fri, 30 May 2008 11:30:00 CST You may know how to "Google," but have you completely mastered the Web? Take a look. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod052908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/twvod052908.html?15411 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:15:00 CST Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett salutes more than two dozen urban designs tonight when he presents the 11th annual Mayor's Urban Design Awards during a 5 p.m. ceremony at UW-Milwaukee's School of Architecture and Urban Planning 2131 E. Hartford Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/designawards08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/designawards08.html?15402 Thu, 29 May 2008 07:53:00 CST