No simple answers in academic R&D
How do you measure the economic benefits of academic research? When the NIH invests $20 million, are the benefits enough to justify spending public resources?
Oct 26th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Freaky theater, cinematic chamber music
Youngblood stages Freakshow in a warehouse, and Chamber Music Milwaukee shows the arty side of movie composers.
Oct 26th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Replacing Dave Obey?
Let's face it: nobody can "replace" Dave Obey. But we can elect a "work horse" instead of a "show horse" to our congressional seat.
Oct 26th, 2010 by John Smart
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 25. October 2010
All Carrot, No Stick: A proposed Senate bill contains some of the most progressive ideas in urban planning today. The catch? The legislation doesn’t quite mandate anything. By Karrie Jacobs Induced Traffic Demand Works Both Ways By John Yung UWM requests extension to close land sale By Joe Lanane Wanted: Big Ideas By Dave Schlabowske State business rallies around high-speed rail By Joe Lanane Milwaukee train shed job slips away from Immel By Marie Rohde Summerfest shoots for new look By Marie Rohde Want to walk to school? Laguna Beach says nope, not here By Kaid Benfield UWM Having Trouble Raising Private Dollars for County Grounds Campus By James Rowen UWM seeks 30-day extension to raise funds for Tosa land purchase By Tom Daykin Hank Aaron State Trail adds bridge over Hawley Road By Tom Held National Lofts construction to begin by November on south side By Tom Daykin Commission OKs southern Wis. interstate expansion By The Daily Reporter Milwaukee Water Supply Will Help Waukesha Compete For Businesses, Waukesha Official Says By James Rowen Johnson Foundation says water shortages could undermine economy By John Schmid Walker tells high-speed rail advocates to ’slow down’ By Joe Lanane Suburbanite Scare Watch: Downtown Milwaukee By Matt Wild The inanity of airport connectors By Stephen Smith New Portland Grocery Store Has More Parking for Bikes Than Cars By A.K. Streeter
Oct 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
“We have to save our nation’s children”
Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, says we are the supermen our school children need.
Oct 25th, 2010 by Michael Ray
In Tandem’s darkly comic “Art of Murder”
Joe DiPietro's deliciously nasty comedy opens at the Tenth Street Theatre.
Oct 25th, 2010 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
4th Congressional candidate Gwen Moore
Moore says she focuses on assisting the poorest constituents in her district, no matter what the competition claims.
Oct 25th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Amtrak Should Innovate with Hiawatha Service Pricing
With Interstate 94 under construction between the state line and Milwaukee for the next few years, new equipment on the way from Talgo, and a route extension to Madison under construction, it's time for Amtrak, iDot, and WisDOT to explore new pricing models for the state-sponsored rail service to encourage more riders and raise more revenue.
Oct 25th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Upcoming Events for the Week of October 25th, 2010
October 25, 2010 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting October 25, 2010 9:00 am The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, […] Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development October 25, 2010 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on […] October 26, 2010 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting October 26, 2010 9:00 am The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Hearing October 26, 2010 1:30 pm The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] October 27, 2010 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting October 27, 2010 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] Creativity Works! Public Information Session October 27, 2010 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Creativity Works! is fostering new opportunities and collaborations as we set the stage for a strong, vibrant economic future for the Milwaukee 7 Region. JOIN Creativity Works at this free public information session and reception! Wednesday, October 27th 4:30-6:30pm Bradley Pavilion, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts FREE & open to the public Beverages & appetizers provided[…] October 28, 2010 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Amendments October 28, 2010 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Amendments October 28, 2010 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Finance & […]
Oct 24th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Deep talent at Saturday’s Wisconsin Met Auditions
A record seven singers from the Wisconsin District will advance to the regional Metropolitan Opera Auditions, in St. Paul in February.
Oct 24th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Committee on Economic and Community Development
The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda
Oct 24th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Making a mark inside and out at Lynden Sculpture Garden
What do orange construction fences, blue ladders, and fifteen words have to do with art? It’s all about making a mark on the world.
Oct 24th, 2010 by Kat Murrell
