Brainless Pinheads

Brainless Pinheads

BP first announced that the seepage from the MC252 well was barely a couple of drips. Nothing to worry about. More oil pooled on your average garage floor. Isn't that cute.

Help us Stock Fan-Belt’s YouTube Channel

Help us Stock Fan-Belt’s YouTube Channel

Help Fan-Belt put together a big, fat database of the best Milwaukee videos there are.

Upcoming Events for the Week of May 10th, 2010

Upcoming Events for the Week of May 10th, 2010

Urban Milwaukee’s Upcoming Events & Meetings Calendar should help you keep up to date on important events effecting our neighborhoods, the City of Milwaukee, and our region. May 12, 2010 Public Works Committee Meeting May 12, 2010 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways.Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit May 12, 2010 9:00 am The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters […] Green Drinks May 12, 2010 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Green Drinks is a monthly event where you can meet people, network, do a business deal, learn something new or maybe even find a job! Check out green drinks to get an idea of the scope of this movement!Join like-minded people in an informal and unstructured setting to talk about the latest sustainability happenings in […] May 13, 2010 Public Safety Committee Meeting May 13, 2010 9:00 am The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers.[…] 3rd District Town Hall May 13, 2010 6:30 pm All residents and stakeholders of the 3rd District are invited to attend a town hall meeting with Alderman Kovac.Location: Falcon Bowl on Clarke & Fratney[…]

Remembering Jude on Mother’s Day

Remembering Jude on Mother’s Day

It's my first Mother's Day without my mom. To her, I offer blessings, thanks and some overdue apologies.

Retro Read: The Road to Wellville
Retro Read

The Road to Wellville

If you’re a sophisticated reader or a serious writer, you have to take this daily dose.

Frankly Music, a new CD, and Arts Fever; MSO Cancels Tuesday Chamber Concert

Frankly Music, a new CD, and Arts Fever; MSO Cancels Tuesday Chamber Concert

WHOOPS! The MSO has canceled the Tuesday-night concert, due to poor ticket sales.

Review: Present Music goes Middle Eastern
Review

Present Music goes Middle Eastern

Trumpeter/santoorist/composer/singer Amir ElSaffar and friends bring Iraqi music to Milwaukee.

Simply Health

Simply Health

A better alfredo: Mushrooms and garlic replace heavy cream – and boost the dish’s flavor

Tidbits: News you need to know
Tidbits

News you need to know

"Fair Trade My Home" encourages us to think about how we can incorporate fair trade into our homes. After all, fair trade isn't just coffee, tea and chocolate.

From the Outpost Exchange editor

From the Outpost Exchange editor

Seeds of change: The future can be found in a garden.

Pantry Raid! Have your cake, eat it, and run in the kitchen, too

Pantry Raid! Have your cake, eat it, and run in the kitchen, too

It’s surprising that we never prioritized learning to bake cakes sooner, as the mere mention of cake makes us smile from ear to ear.

Make Mom smile on Mother’s Day

Make Mom smile on Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is tomorrow! Check out TCD's guide to get you started on champagne, buffet and chef-prepared courses. But don't wait too long-- you don't want mom to miss out on these piquant celebrations.