by Laura Richard After years of working for other people, Sarah Skinner and Lisa Trautner decided it was time to venture out on their own. On Friday, December 15, 2006, they opened Ess Elle Style Studio in the newly remodeled UWM Kenilworth Building at 1919 E. Kenilworth Place on Milwaukees East Side. Their vision is […]
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Health Matters: Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Emily DeLeo With the holidays behind us, we now head into the long dark months of winter. This is a time of year when many people may feel a little down or depressed. Sometimes this depression is temporary and can be attributed to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The lack of sunlight during January and […]
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Harambee Connection
by Charlesetta Thompson Pulling Together in the Spirit of Harambee Saint Martin De Porres Catholic Church recently hosted a resource fair for African refugees. The fair was sponsored by the Pan-African Community Association (PACA). The Keynote speaker, Dr. Samuel O. Lotegeluaki, spoke about the need to remain connected with ones culture while adjusting to life […]
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New Years Eve on Brady Street
New Years Eve + Snowed In + Hometown Hero, read on! by Tim Lambrecht For those of you still trying to decide what to do for New Years Eve, there are lots of choices heres a short list of whats going on at some of the clubs on and near Brady Street. Balzac (1716 N Arlington […]
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Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner Q: What are the most effective energy efficiency techniques I can use to save energy and lower heating costs this winter? A: A lot depends on the current condition of your home or apartment, amount of insulation, quality of windows, etc. It doesnt hurt to do some research and find out where […]