Dreaming of a slow Christmas
It’s always been overkill – a season of excesses. But the avarice feels even more awkward and out of place this year.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
The humble houseplant is the best HVAC system
Naturally green: At home and at work, plants can do more than clear the air.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Malcolm McDowell Woods
Friday Photos Friday, 04. December 2009
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Dec 4th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Top 10 Dining Peeves
Learn what drives these finicky critics crazy when dining out.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Jeffrey Merlot
Tiger’s transgression, our possession?
Former talk show host chides media vultures who continue to hover over the Tiger topic.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Eric Von
Karl Rove predictable, as are his detractors
Rove slams most of the Democratic agenda, while protesters call for the former Bush advisor's arrest
Dec 4th, 2009 by Patti Wenzel
Five questions for Vanessa Andrew
Eclectic, artistic, utilitarian, decorative, one-of-a-kind: Madam Chino offers a local alternative to the malls this holiday season.
Dec 4th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment
All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Dec 3rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Integrating Urban Planning Into Municipal Water Quality Monitoring Programs
The Department of Urban Planning, in collaboration with the School of Public Health, is pleased to announce the next lecture for its Fall 2009 Smart Growth Seminar Series. Dr. Julie Kinzelman, Director of Racine’s Health Department Laboratory, will make a presentation, entitled “Integrating Urban Planning Into Municipal Water Quality Monitoring Programs.” She will discuss the public health, social, and economic threats from bacterial contamination of rivers, inland lakes, and coastal waters. Participants will learn about proposed changes to the Clean Water Act, currently available rapid test methods for fecal indicator organisms, and steps necessary to identify impacts of land use/pollution sources on flowing/coastal waters and public health. Details: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 12:00PM – 1:20PM Room AUP 110 Free pizza will be provided, courtesy of the Department of Urban Planning. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone whom you know that might be interested. For more information, please see the SARUP website: http://www.uwm.edu/SARUP/planning/smartgrowth/index.html
Dec 3rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
UWM thesis exhibition makes the grade
Grad students look to personal experiences to find inspiration for their exhibit projects.
Dec 3rd, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
Sister’s Christmas — Mystery of the Magi’s Gold
Diana Carl Alioto hosts more of a Whodunit cocktail party than a show as we deduce who took baby Jesus' gold.
Dec 3rd, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Crafty Christmas card-making at RedLine Milwaukee
Stop in this Saturday for a hands-on workshop and leave with a bundle of holiday greetings.
Dec 3rd, 2009 by Kat Murrell
