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Wary of tornadoes, Wisconsin firms installing, selling shelters

Green Bay Packaging joined businesses, homeowners and municipalities across the Midwest and South who are adding or considering storm shelters after 550 people were killed by...

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Review: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

Norwegian Wood, written in the 1980s by the now-famous Japanese surrealist Haruki Murakami, follows an introspective young college student named Toru Watanabe through his first...

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State spends millions for 202 new jobs

A state-subsidized investment program yielded huge returns for three out-of-state financial firms and their partners while netting just 202 new jobs for Wisconsin, at a cost of...

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Mellowes helps to make area's nonprofits profitable

Linda Mellowes, 71, is one of the more important leaders in Milwaukee's nonprofit community, a person who brings together organizations, causes and people.

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Q&A with Brewers manager Ron Roenicke

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke is ready for a season with some new faces.

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Meet Sacramento Duo: The New Aira

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

Listen HereThe New Aira is a Hip-Hop duo on the rise from Sacramento, California. They have a sound that blends R&B, Techno, and Pop with the genre of Hip-Hop. The duo...

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Golden Eagles cruise past Cincinnati on National Marquette Day

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

While the adage it’s not over until it’s over rings true on a regular basis within the sports universe, the Marquette Golden Eagles’ victory over the Cincinnati...

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maine 021112 ap-shell

Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday, providing his campaign with a much-needed boost after three...

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Women stigmatized and facing felony prosecution for being HIV positive

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

Imagine a woman being labeled a sex offender for having unprotected but consentual sex with someone simply because they are HIV positive. 36 States in the US and 2 US territories...

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VH1 to air 5-night tribute '100 Greatest Women in Music' on Feb 13-17, 2012

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

VH1 honors women who rock it out in "100 Greatest Women in Music"5-night special premieres Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10pm/9c on VH1 (New York) January 14, 2012 --...

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Marquette calls its shots in home victory

The Marquette Golden Eagles stayed undefeated at the Bradley Center in the Big East Conference by defeating Cincinnati, 95-78, Saturday afternoon.

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Stores' exodus turning Brown Deer Road retail strip into ghost town

As the recession and lackluster recovery add to Brown Deer Road's problems, Milwaukee and Brown Deer officials are formulating a strategy they hope leads to renewal.

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2012 Bloglovin' Awards for fashion bloggers

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

It’s no secret that bloggers have been taking over the online-scene in the past few years. Especially when it comes to the fashion world, bloggers are a great source of...

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Milwaukee start ups and angel investors make national news.

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

Writing about tech from Milwaukee always feels like astronomy, everything seems to be happening somewhere else. Many local business do a great job of embracing tech, but not a lot...

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Wisconsin Education Association Council draws flak over its endorsement of Kathleen Falk

Members of the state teachers union are criticizing WEAC for backing Falk before all candidates are known in the likely recall election against Gov. Scott Walker.

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Cold nights, hot topics

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

The latter part of this week found Milwaukee’s basketball team getting more national coverage then usual, albeit more for speculative storylines than actual on-court...

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Ryan: GOP must offer alternatives

Speaking to members of the Journal Sentinel editorial board, as well as reporters and editors, the Janesville Republican said that the country is in a precarious state...

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Marquette - Cincinnati preview

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

And down the stretch they come.With three quarters of their conference schedule in the rearview mirror, the 18th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (20-5, 9-3), projected to finish...

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Conservative activists give Walker a hero's reception

Gov. Scott Walker got a hero's reception Friday night at a banquet for conservative activists from around the country, where he declared that his defeat in a recall election...

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Area home sales up 15.5% in January

The metro Milwaukee real estate market got off to a positive start in 2012 as January sales of existing homes rose 15.5% from a year earlier, data released Friday shows.

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Jay Z & Kanye West (The Throne) – N****s In Paris

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

“N****s In Paris” was a smash hit right out of the gate for Hip-Hop heavyweights Jay Z and Kanye West. It was remixed to death by artists of all genres and performed...

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Meet Milwaukee's newest Admiral, Kevin Henderson

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

The Admirals returned from their three-game Texas road trip, winning against Houston Sunday afternoon and splitting a pair of games against the Texas Stars Tuesday and Wednesday...

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Andretti firm to promote race at Milwaukee Mile

Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin, led by IndyCar team owner Michael Andretti, will promote a race and festival at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis in June. The Father's...

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Bucks outlast Cavaliers in overtime

It was a gritty overtime battle with two teams fighting for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Safe House: Washington and Reynolds star in action packed new thriller

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington star in the solid action thriller “Safe House”. Reynolds plays Matt Weston, a CIA agent in charge of a safe house, a secret...

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Northwestern Mutual hiring 60 at downtown HQ

Northwestern Mutual said it is creating 60 jobs at its downtown Milwaukee headquarters this year in a range of positions that require technology or financial skills and a college...

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University of Wisconsin a top 10 spender on sports

The University of Wisconsin is one of the 10 top spending teams in college sports, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Education. The Wisconsin Badgers athletic...

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Frontier’s dramatic cuts weaken competition at Mitchell

The decision by Frontier Airlines to cut nonstop service from six more destinations continues to weaken the competitive landscape at General Mitchell International Airport in...

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Bradley Center raises athletic ticket fees

The Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corp. said Friday it will increase the facility fee for tickets to athletic events by 25 cents starting with the 2012-13 season. The...

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A man turns gay because of a stroke and the conservative obsession with gays

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

A 19 year old California man committed suicide after being kicked out his house. His parents had performed an exorcism to cure his homosexuality. It of course did not work. His...

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Senators facing possible recall challenge size, shape of districts

In an effort to halt recall elections against them, four Republican state senators are relying mainly on legal arguments about the size and shape of their districts, rather than...

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Denver gains as Milwaukee loses with Frontier

Frontier Airlines has operated hubs at Denver International Airport and General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee since absorbing Midwest Airlines following a 2009 deal...

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Wisconsin puppymill law under attack on Valentine's Day

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

What are you doing this Valentine’s Day? Well, if you are an animal lover, you should do everything you can to attend a meeting that will be held at 11am on February 14,...

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Alliant utility earnings rise; firm to sell RMT

Alliant Energy Corp. reported higher utility earnings in 2011, but said results were disappointing for its renewable energy business, RMT Inc., and announced plans to sell the...

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Obama to announce compromise on contraception

Rushing to end a political uproar, President Barack Obama will announce Friday that religious employers will not have to cover birth control for their employees.

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Sneak peek photo...Awesome job ID students! See the work yourself by visiting th...

from:Mount Mary College

Sneak peek photo...Awesome job ID students! See the work yourself by visiting the Mount Mary ID students and faculty at the Interior Design Showcase #NARI Home Improvement Show!...

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Lots of Fine Arts events coming up at WLC. Tonight: opening reception in the Sch...

from:Wisconsin Lutheran College

Lots of Fine Arts events coming up at WLC. Tonight: opening reception in the Schlueter Art Gallery, 6-8. Tomorrow: MLC's Wind Symphony performs in the Schwan Concert Hall....

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Actuant acquires Australian firm

Actuant Corp. said Friday that it has added to its offshore oil and gas business in the Australian region with the acquisition of Jeyco Pty Ltd. Jeyco will operate as part of the...

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Free Webinar next Wednesday, 11 a.m. CDT: Exploring Career Options: How Many Way...

from:Bryant and Stratton College - Milwaukee Campus

Free Webinar next Wednesday, 11 a.m. CDT: Exploring Career Options: How Many Ways Can You Use Your Degree? You can register now.Bryant & Stratton College - Upcoming...

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Free Webinar next Wednesday, 11 a.m. CDT: Exploring Career Options: How Many Way...

from:Bryant and Stratton College - Wauwatosa Campus

Free Webinar next Wednesday, 11 a.m. CDT: Exploring Career Options: How Many Ways Can You Use Your Degree? You can register now. Bryant & Stratton College - Upcoming...

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This week's Civility Project question is: Can you describe a time where you expe...

from:Alverno College

This week's Civility Project question is: Can you describe a time where you experienced or observed civil behavior? To see what others are saying, stop by the Civility...

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Applications for WHEDA housing tax credits total $49.4 million

Affordable apartment developers applied to receive a total of $49.4 million in state housing tax credits this year to back 74 projects with a combined 4,470 units. As expected,...

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Shifting of Frontier jobs out of Milwaukee could be next

Frontier Airlines has been rapidly slashing service at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, with the latest planned cuts in April leaving just 18 daily departures....

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Top of the List - Graduate business programs

The Top 25 list for this week features institutions with the largest enrollment for graduate degree business programs. The colleges and universities on the list all have a...

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“Much shall be required” by whom?

from:Milwaukee Airlines/Airport Examiner

“If I'm willing to give something up as somebody who's been extraordinarily blessed, and give up some of the tax breaks that I enjoy, I actually think that's...

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Frontier slashing more flights at Mitchell

Frontier Airlines, which has seen its market share in Milwaukee rapidly diminish in recent months, announced late Thursday night that it is cutting more flights from General...

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