by Emily DeLeo Spring has sprung! Now is the time to start buying your plants and flowers and begin to enjoy all the health benefits of gardening. You should also be aware of some simple safety precautions you can take when working in your yard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put together […]
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See You In The Funny Papers
by Janice Christensen Starting Sept. 18, 2005 the New York Times Magazine introduced a 10-page Funny Pages section. When the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published 12 cartoons depicting Muhammad last September, I remember thinking, Are cartoons going to start World War III? Closer to home, from April 29 through August 13, the Milwaukee Art Museum hosted […]
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Where the Gubernatorial Candidates Stand
by Belle Bergner and Timothy Schaefer Weve taken four specific issues, presented some history on each, and the positions of Republican, Democratic and Green candidates for Governor. You make the choice for whom to vote but read carefully and consider the legacy that the next Governor of Wisconsin is capable of leaving for the […]
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Alliance Asks for Creative Solutions To County Budget
by Karen Royster In August, the county leaders announced that there could be severe cuts in parks, swimming pools, bus service, programs for the poor, and transportation for people with disabilities as well as elimination of cleaning and maintenance in many county buildings. Shortly after this announcement, 32 organizations and religious groups came together to […]
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Health Matters: Eyes on the Guys
by Emily DeLeo Men seem to have a bad reputation for never visiting the doctor, even when they should. Many studies have been done to find answers to differences in health promoting behaviors between men and women. Whether you are a man who visits your doctor regularly, or never, there are some important screening tests […]
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