By Tea Krulos Atomic Tattoo opened on Valentines Day, and owner Sam Bielinski wants to dispel some rumors. Were not part of a large corporation, and our guys dont get paid salary, he explained. Were an artist run shop, which is rare. Bielinski lived in Milwaukee until 2000, when he moved to Tampa, Florida. It […]
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Closing a Violent Loophole
By Emily DeLeo and Nik Kovac In a community where gun violence has become so prevalent, how can you be safe? How can you ensure responsible gun ownership? One strategy might be to keep handguns away from minors, criminals, and the mentally ill. Right now in Wisconsin such buyers are prevented via background checks […]
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Garden of the Month
By Jackie Reid Dettloff We urge people again to explore the hillside sloping down to Commerce Street from Reservoir Park. The unfenced backyard of Claude Gagnon opens out to a stunning view of the East Side. It is a garden that has something for everyone, with a brick path that threads all the elements together. […]
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Festivals, Festivals!
by Tim Lambrecht Well, summer has officially arrived and with it the festivals. For those who are planning on going to Summerfest, but dont need the hassle of driving, or the cost of parking, a Summerfest shuttle sponsored by Club Brady, Hi- Hat and Nomad will be picking up and dropping off at the corner […]
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Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner Q: Is ethanol really an environmentally sound alternative to regular car fuel? A: There are four main ecological issues with ethanol: the energy, water consumption, and land required to produce ethanol are the three major impacts on the production side, and the greenhouse gas emissions coming out of the tailpipe is the […]