, videos, apparel, rare documents and other fascinating artifacts. peek into a portion of the archives, never before open to the public, and home base to more than 450 motorcycles, and hundreds of thousands of artifacts that the archives team can pull from for museum exhibits. $ 16, children $ 10, seniors $ 12. edit oriental theatre, 2230 n farwell ave ( farwell & north ), + 1 414 276 - 5140,. a very beautiful theatre on the east side that maintains a lot of character unlike modern cinemas. the amazing artwork and decoration within the theatre will take your breath away once you see this gem. most of the films shown here cater to the independent / arthouse / foreign crowd ( a reflection of the neighborhood the theatre is located in ), however, they do bring in a few of the hollywood hits. they also show rocky horror picture show the second saturday of every month at midnight. edit forest home cemetery, 2405 forest home. take a historical walking tour and see where many famous milwaukeeans have been laid to rest ; inlcluding the graves of jacob best, fredrick pabst, general william mitchell, valentin blatz, george walker, byron kilbourn, the davidsons, and many more! edit prohibition and al capone the brew city was hit hard by prohibition, a huge section of the local economy was shut down and thirsty milwaukeans couldn ' t drink their sorrows away. in the 1920s chicago gangster activity came north to milwaukee during the prohibition era. al capone, noted chicago mobster, owned a home in the milwaukee suburb brookfield, where moonshine was made. the house still stands on a street named after capone. breweries are integral to milwaukee ' s image. although the number of large scale operations has dwindled in the last decade, the nickname " the brew city " still rings true, and microbreweries are booming. in several spots around the city, the smell of yeast from the beer factories is quite strong. milwaukee was once the home to four of the world ' s largest breweries : schlitz, blatz, pabst, and miller. for many years it was the number one beer producing city in the world. of those four only miller remains. miller - coors brewing company offers excellent tours and also has a visitor ' s center at its gigantic brewing complex on milwaukee ' s west side. recently merged miller and coors now operate the brewery jointly but the tour is still based


only miller remains. miller - coors brewing company offers excellent tours and also has a visitor ' s center at its gigantic brewing complex on milwaukee ' s west side. recently merged miller and coors now operate the brewery jointly but the tour is still based around the historic miller operation. the tour begins with a short video of famous miller commercials, continues to the original brewery to demonstrate the growth and progress of the company, and finishes at a pub for a little beer - tasting. to set up a tour call + 1 800 - 944 - lite or go to. best place at the historic pabst brewery while the company itself is now long gone, a new tavern, reserveable hall, and a giftshop have recenlty been opened on the site. best place at the historic pabst brewery, the former pabst corporate offices & visitor ’ s center, is a certified historic structure on the national register of historic places. gift shop : th - su noon - 6pm. tours : f - su 1pm & 3pm, $ 7 ( $ 2 discount for military personnel ) sprecher brewery ( maker of beer, root beer, and sodas ) is a well - respected local brewery on the north side. known for making the largest variety of beers of any local brewery. they also offer tours, tastings included. the sodas are popular as well, the kids and non - alcoholics will get plenty out of this tour as well. make sure to look for their root beer at local businesses. lakefront brewery is another small, locally - owned microbrewery specializing in handmade beers in the tradition of early milwaukee brewers. located along the milwaukee river just north of downtown, at the foot of brewers ' hill. offers tours on friday nights along with a fish fry milwaukee brewing company offers tours ( on friday and saturday ) of their growing operation in the fifth ward. buffalo water brewing co. makers of bison blonde located at the intersection its named after, buffalo & water streets, adjacent to downtown milwaukee. great lakes distillery its not a brewery, but they make premium " rehorst " vodkas and gin. it is currently wisconsin ' s only distillery. they also brew a seasonal pumpkin ale, and are currently working on developing a type of absinthe. they offer tours on fridays, and saturdays. located near the walker ' s point neighborhood just south of downtown. stonefly brewing co. a brew - pub / restaurant located on center street in riverwest. won the 2010 firkin award, they


. they offer tours on fridays, and saturdays. located near the walker ' s point neighborhood just south of downtown. stonefly brewing co. a brew - pub / restaurant located on center street in riverwest. won the 2010 firkin award, they make good stuff. have an eclectic food menu as well. milwaukee ale house is a brew - pub / restaurant founded by local home brewers on 17 october 1997, serves up live music, fresh beer and great food to the good people of wisconsin and travelers from all over the world. located in a brick and timber warehouse building downtown in the historic third ward, they offer indoor and outdoor dining, six or more hand crafted beers, lunch and dinner everyday with late night food on the weekends. water street brewerylocated on milwaukee ' s infamous water street, it is both a brew - pub / restaurant with a second location in delafield, west of the city. horny goat brewing company beautiful building and great outdoor seating during the warmer months. popular with the college crowd. rock bottom brewery although it ' s not a milwaukee original, but rather a national chain based out of colorado, they couldn ' t resist opening a location among the beer elite with some great local options only found here. milwaukee riverwalk, 740 n plankinton ave. delafield brewhouse is another microbrewery and restaurant, located 20 mi ( 32 km ) west of milwaukee. saint francis brewery brewmaster scott hettig has built upon a foundation of five beers : kolsch, amber ale, nut brown ale, weiss and oatmeal stout to feature a bohemian pilsner, double red ale, belgian triple and many more. located on milwaukee ' s south side, near the airport. henry maier festival park often referred to as " the summerfest grounds " is an enclosed park just south of the milwaukee art museum and downtown, along the lakefront. milwaukee used to be promoted as " the city of festivals. " to this day, there is a festival almost every weekend during the summer at the henry maier festival park, including various ethnic festivals and summerfest. since 1999, summerfest holds the guinness world records title as the " world ' s biggest music festival " attracting over 700 bands each year. the fest started in milwaukee in 1968. summerfest is held for 11 days every summer beginning at the end of june continuing into july. african world festival celebrating africa and african - american culture. arab world fest a smaller fest celebrating milwaukee ' s arab and south - asian heritage. verge is an


summerfest is held for 11 days every summer beginning at the end of june continuing into july. african world festival celebrating africa and african - american culture. arab world fest a smaller fest celebrating milwaukee ' s arab and south - asian heritage. verge is an alternative music fest held in june. firkin craft beer festival held in cathedral square park in july, all - you - can - sample - goodness with milwaukee, wisconsin, and midwest brewers offering up their best. milwaukee brewfest held at the coast guard pavillion in mckinley park in late july, has unlimited sampling of hundreds of craft beers, micro brews, and ciders from around the world. a ticket to brewfest usually comes with free entrance to german fest, which is held a short walking distance away at the summerfest grounds. milwaukee highland games is a full - fledged scottish celebration. early june. lakefront kite festivals a series of several events put together by a kite shop ( gift of wings ) on the lake just north of the milwaukee art museum in vetrans park, and by kite society of wisconsin & illinois. jazz in the park held in cathedral square park every thursday evening june - september, its a great free event to sit and have a drink on the lawn with friends at. locust street festival is a neighborhood festival featering games, live music, a beer run, and all sorts of vendors. on locust street in riverwest. juneteenth day celebrates the anniversary of the end of slavery. held every year on june 19th, the event is very popular, and draws a huge police presence due to violence at past events. bastille days held in cathedral square park on or around july 14, celebrates the storming of the bastille and all things french. wisconsin state fair west allis, a milwaukee suburb, is home to the state fair grounds. held in early august. milwaukee riverwalk,. the milwaukee riverwalk covers 3 miles along the milwaukee river through the city ' s downtown and the historic third ward. because of its creation, the milwaukee river has become a prominent downtown development area with a mix of high - end residential, commercial and recreational uses. also visit the " bronze fonz " a statue dedicated to happy days character, fonzie. free. edit milwaukee ' s water street, water st ( downtown ),. head over to the library and dig up any old city directory. if you flip to the page listing businesses on water street, you ' ll find that this main downtown artery has always been home to dozens


water street, water st ( downtown ),. head over to the library and dig up any old city directory. if you flip to the page listing businesses on water street, you ' ll find that this main downtown artery has always been home to dozens on taverns and, often, rowdy and raucous nightlife. if you think water street is crazy these days, you should have seen it under the administration of mayor ( all the time rosey ) rose. edit petit national ice center. a renowned olympic training center. it has a full ice - racing track and two hockey rinks. public skate hours vary, but are usually in the evening. skate rentals are available for a good price. edit bucketworks, 706 s 5th st ( downtown ),. check out the world ' s first health club for the brain. one of the first co - working spaces that weaves together an art gallery, hacker collective, theater rehearsal space and just a cool place to visit. tours are free, by appointment. edit comedy sportz fun for all ages. began in milwaukee and has spread across the nation. a comedysportz match features two teams of comedy actletes competing for laughs and points, with a referee keeping things moving and calling fouls. an average of seven to twelve games are played during a match, drawn from a repertoire of over a hundred improv games. in " shakespeare " a team will improvise a scene inspired by an audience suggestion in shakespearian style. in " forward / reverse " the referee sends the scene back and forth at will, as though scanning a scene in a dvd, sending the actletes into a frenzy. every show is different, with different players, different games, and different audiences supplying new suggestions. the fans judge the scenes and games and ultimately decide the winners and losers. located by walker ' s point. milwaukee has memorable moments in sports history, with the brewers and bucks most likely to interest travelers. home run slugger hank aaron hit most of his home runs in milwaukee ( mostly as a member of the braves, who have since moved to atlanta, though he finished his career with the brewers ). additionally, the bucks are the youngest team to ever win an nba title. milwaukee brewers - milwaukee ' s mlb franchise, plays at miller park just outside downtown. the brewers were formerly owned by bud selig, current commissioner of mlb. milwaukee bucks - nba member, with games at the bmo harris bradley center. milwaukee admirals - ahl hockey franchise, formally


, plays at miller park just outside downtown. the brewers were formerly owned by bud selig, current commissioner of mlb. milwaukee bucks - nba member, with games at the bmo harris bradley center. milwaukee admirals - ahl hockey franchise, formally a member of the ihl. this team shares the bmo harris bradley center with the bucks. milwaukee wave - north america ' s longest continuously operating professional soccer club. they complete in the major indoor soccer league and play home games at the u. s. cellular arena. ] the milwaukee mile its premier distinction is as the oldest operating motor speedway in the world, hosting at least one auto race every year since 1903. the track is located at the grounds for the wisconsin state fair. the track has held events sanctioned by major sanctioning bodies, such as the american automobile association, usac, cart / champ car world series, nascar, and the indycar series. there have also been many races in regional series such as artgo. college basketball - the city has two ncaa division i college basketball teams — the marquette golden eagles of the big east conference, and the milwaukee panthers of the horizon league. marquette ' s men ' s team plays at the bmo harris bradley center, while milwaukee ' s men play at u. s. cellular arena ( the women ' s teams of both schools play on their respective campuses ). downtown - downtown milwaukee consists of two neighborhoods which sit across the milwaukee river from each other. juneautown, between the lake and the river, is the financial heart of the city, as well as the place where milwaukee was born. the city ' s tallest building, the 601 - foot usbank tower, is located here along the lake, as are a number of the other architecturally significant buildings, including the cathedral of st. john and milwaukee ' s city hall. there are a number of coffee shops and restaurants, but except for around cathedral square and milwaukee street area mostly closes down after business hours. across the river, kilbourntown ( or westown ) serves as the city ' s entertainment center. here you will find attractions such as the midwest airlines center, milwaukee ' s primary convention center. nearby are the grand avenue mall, the milwaukee theater, and the bradley center. many of the city ' s hotels are located here as well, as are a number of excellent restaurants and clubs. further to the west is milwaukee ' s gigantic neo - classical courthouse, the milwaukee public museum, and the ornate milwaukee central library. while none of the


city ' s hotels are located here as well, as are a number of excellent restaurants and clubs. further to the west is milwaukee ' s gigantic neo - classical courthouse, the milwaukee public museum, and the ornate milwaukee central library. while none of the city ' s tall buildings have public observatories, you can get a fantastic view from polaris, the revolving restaurant perched atop the hyatt regency in the heart of kilbourntown. the riverwalk lines both sides of the milwaukee river through the downtown area, and is home to a number of pieces of public art, as well as some of the city ' s most popular restaurants. historic third ward - this small district, located directly to the south of juneautown, is milwaukee ' s version of the trendy urban " warehouse district. " the streets of the third ward are lined with 19th and early 20th - century warehouse buildings which have been converted into lofts and offices. at street level, chic shops and restaurants are commonplace. the area is also an entertainment hub. the eisner museum of advertising and design is located at 208 n water st, just blocks from the broadway theater center, home of the skylight opera. on the ward ' s southern boundary - the milwaukee river - one can find the milwaukee institute of art and design ( or just miad ), which is the centerpiece of the city ' s art scene. on gallery night, which occurs once every three months, the third ward hums with activity, as it is home to the city ' s largest collection of art galleries. the third ward is also home to the newest section of the riverwalk, which offers some fantastic views of the downtown skyline. the third ward is within walking distance of downtown. fifth ward / walker ' s point founded by george walker in june of 1835 as a fur trading post, walker ' s settlement was combined with juneautown and kilbourntown to become the city of milwaukee in 1846. walker also contributed to the building of the city ' s first streetcar line in 1859. walker ' s point is located just south of the third ward, and is served by the # 18, 15, and 19 buses from downtown. the northern part of the neighborhood ( especially north of national avenue ) is a rapidly re - developing warehouse district, home to many popular restaurants, cafes, clubs, and bars, while the southern and western parts are mainly hispanic. the neighborhood is also the center of milwaukee ' s gay scene. avenues west / marquette is the neighborhood


rapidly re - developing warehouse district, home to many popular restaurants, cafes, clubs, and bars, while the southern and western parts are mainly hispanic. the neighborhood is also the center of milwaukee ' s gay scene. avenues west / marquette is the neighborhood immediately west of downtown. home to marquette university, the area has a large student population, and consists mainly of mid - rise apartments and walk - ups as well as many of the city ' s social services institutions. the neighboorhood is relatively seedy the further away you get from the university, although its not particularily dangerous. the pabst mansion and rave / eagle ' s ballroom ( music venue ) are both located in the neighborhood along wisconsin avenue. martin luther king drive - a period of urban renewal has revitalized this neighborhood with brand new restaurants, coffee houses and jazz, blues and neo - soul lounges. it is known as the epicenter of african - american commerce in wisconsin. from downtown, simply continue north on old world 3rd street which turns into martin luther king drive. the # 19 bus runs the entire lenght of the street. the east side. this neighborhood stretches from downtown to the university of wisconsin - milwaukee. sandwiched between the milwaukee river and lake michigan, it is home to hih - rises, elegant mansions, college students, and everything in between. the areas around brady street and north avenue are particularily lively, with many different local shops, restaurants and bars. the number 30 bus runs from downtown down farwell / prospect every few minutes during the day, and the # 15 runs down water, brady, and oakland. at brady, ogden, and lafayette there are steps down to the parks and beaches along the lake. riverwest - an older working class neighborhood bordered by the milwaukee river or the south and east and holton street on the west. riverwest is one of the most racially integrated in the city. as the east side and downtown have gentrified, riverwest has become an increasingly diverse neighborhood, and is also home to much of the hipster and alternative scenes in milwaukee. amongst the many hipsters, one still find plenty of puerto rican families and grandmothers. center street and clarke street are the main commercial ares of the neighborhood. the buses 10 ( humboldt ave ) and 14 ( holton st ) stop at both streets on their way north from downtown. bay view - an historic and vibrant middle - class neighborhood settled along lake michigan on milwaukee ' s southeast side. kinnickinnic avenue is the neighborhood '


) and 14 ( holton st ) stop at both streets on their way north from downtown. bay view - an historic and vibrant middle - class neighborhood settled along lake michigan on milwaukee ' s southeast side. kinnickinnic avenue is the neighborhood ' s main street, curving through the heart of bay view, and is lined with shops, bars, restaurants, and cafes. a reflection of its early history, bay view is very dense with neighborhood bars and restaurants, seldom separated by more than a few blocks. bay view ' s south shore park also offers the best view of milwaukee ' s skyline, as well as some of the city ' s most scenic lakefront. the 15 bus runs southbound from downtown to bay view, as does the greenline, which also runs through bay view from general mitchell international airport. historic mitchell street - this once polish center is now home to some of milwaukee ' s most vibrant hispanic culture. the busiest area of the street is between 6th and 13th streets. the # 54 bus runs down mitchell, and the 80, 19, and 14 connect the neighborhood to downtown. milwaukee has one of the best public parks systems in the country. the area of parkland and beaches along the lake is the crown jewel of the system, and gets very busy during good weather. cathedral square park - this park is a square in the center of the city, bordered by kilbourn on the north, wells on the south, jackson on the the east and jefferson on the west. it is most notable for jazz in the park, free outdoor jazz concerts on thursday evenings during the summer. veteran ' s park - this park is located by the lakefront, just north of the art museum and war memorial. veteran ' s park includes a lagoon where you can rent a paddle boat, a kite store, and bike rentals. mckinley marina and beach - mckinley park is a great place for people who want to fish or relax on the beach. many people also love to stroll out on the giant breakwater that goes out into lake michigan. during the summer, there are plenty of fishermen here as well. an easy way to get to mckinley park is to take the brady street pedestrian bridge over lincoln memorial drive ( from the brady street area ), or just walk north from veteran ' s park. bradford beach - this is one of the larger beaches in the milwaukee area, and has recently seen an influx of money which has led to significant improvements, including the renovation of the beautiful art deco beach house. lake park - lake park was designed and


. bradford beach - this is one of the larger beaches in the milwaukee area, and has recently seen an influx of money which has led to significant improvements, including the renovation of the beautiful art deco beach house. lake park - lake park was designed and built by frederick law olmsted, the same man who built central park in new york. it is one of milwaukee ' s most beautiful parks and can be found by going up the hill ( west ) on the north end of bradford beach. oak leaf trail - a treasure of the milwaukee county park system and best of milwaukee 2012 winner, this 114 mile trail loops through the county ' s major parks and parkways, with a long stretch following the lake michigan shoreline. it is composed of off - road paved paths, parkway drives, and municipal streets where necessary to ensure continuity. there are several lake michigan and milwaukee river tourboat operators. the edelweiss i and iioffer elegant dinner cruises, as well as late night party cruises on the milwaukee river, departing from the 3rd st and highland intersection. milwaukee boat line offer frequent cruises during the summer aboard vista king. these sightseeing tours are narrated and travel through milwaukee river, harbor and lake michigan. daily at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. in addition to their historical cruises they offer happy hour cruises tues - sat and concert cruises every friday. sea dog sailing offers sailing trips out of mckinley marina. wally ' s charter service charter with captain wally, and enjoy some of lake michigan ' s salmon and trout fishing. a january 2000 study from mcgill university in montreal ranked milwaukee 6th in a list of u. s. and canadian cities with the highest number of college students per 100 residents. the largest universities are the university of wisconsin – milwaukee and marquette university. other schools include alverno college, cardinal stritch university, medical college of wisconsin, milwaukee area technical college, milwaukee institute of art and design, milwaukee school of engineering, mount mary college, wisconsin lutheran college, concordia university wisconsin, lakeland college, and wisconsin school of professional psychology. milwaukee is home to several fortune 500 companies ; in fact, the metropolitan region ( defined as the milwaukee - west allis - waukesha area ) was " ranked number five in the nation when measuring the number of fortune 500 companies as a share of the population - just behind the number four minneapolis - st. paul region in minnesota ". the area has a wide employment base, with companies ranging from high - tech and specialty manufacturing firms ( ge medical, harley davidson ) to


companies as a share of the population - just behind the number four minneapolis - st. paul region in minnesota ". the area has a wide employment base, with companies ranging from high - tech and specialty manufacturing firms ( ge medical, harley davidson ) to retail and finance corporations ( kohl ' s, northwestern mutual ). milwaukee area fortune 1000 companies ( as of 2004 ranking ) the cream city had a socialist city governement for several decades, the only city in the united states to have had this political leaning. the city has a strong labor union network, organized due to poor treatment of the massive amount of industry workers. today, unions remain very controversial and are constantly given as a reason businesses outsource or move production out of state. recently collectivism has gained some new steam. collectives include the artists of borg ward, designers at sparrow collective, brewing grounds for change coffee, as well as several food - coops like the riverwest coop. milwaukee is one of the best places to get products made in wisconsin. from fine food to harley davidson motorcycles, milwaukee offers amazing variety and quality for very reasonable prices. several shopping malls are located outside of the city. there are a few shopping areas including the third ward and the east side around prospect and north or brady st as well as other shops of assorted types across the city. grand avenue mall, ( on wisconsin ave ). this downtown mall is worth a visit. it features and eclectic array of shops that sell clothing and handy trinkets that easily fit in your luggage. there is also plenty of milwaukee - related stuff for sale, especially at brew city. edit george watt ' s, 761 n jefferson st, 1 800 747 - 9288,. one of milwaukee ' s remaining elitist stores. fine enough for the capitans of industry, its a very interesting place to stop in for tea. edit renaissance books, 834 n plankinton ave, + 1 414 271 - 6850. this store is legendary, a huge warehouse with 5 floors filled with half - a - million used books. the place is a dingy, it might look closed even if its not. the sections are clearly marked, though, and prices are reasonable. edit sky high, 2501 howell ave, + 1 414 483 - 2585,. is a skateshop in bayview with a changing selection of milwaukee - related gear and attire. edit sparrow collective, 2224 s kinnickinnic ave, + 1 414 747 - 9229.


483 - 2585,. is a skateshop in bayview with a changing selection of milwaukee - related gear and attire. edit sparrow collective, 2224 s kinnickinnic ave, + 1 414 747 - 9229. formerly fasten collective offered local designers an outlet for their work, now its been remade and is called sparrow collective, but still offers up milwaukee - and mid - west - made jewelry and clothing. edit rushmor records, 2635 s kinnickinnic ave, + 1 414 481 - 6040,. one of the best remaining record stores in the city, located in bayview. the folks there know their stuff and know what ’ s going on in milwaukee, as well. edit shag, 2218 n farwell ave, + 1 414 273 - 7424. design your own shirt or let them fix you up with a milwaukee design. edit boswell books, 2559 n downer ave, + 1 414 332 - 1181,. a professional independent bookshop with a great selection and especially good reccomendations. edit the tool shed, 2427 n murray ave, + 1 414 906 - 5304,. is a sleaze - free sex shop that is all about everyone being comfortable and well understood. edit woodland pattern, 720 e locust, + 1 414 263 - 5001,. a nice bookstore specializing in poetry and local authors. edit lotus land records, 832 e clarke st, + 1 414 372 - 8317. specialize in crazy rare and exciting black music. edit fischberger variety, 2445 n holton st, + 1 414 263 - 1991. a nice variety of useful and gift items. edit many visitors enjoying taking some food or other consumables with them when they leave. wisconsin cheese, locally roasted coffee especially from alterra or anodyne, and micro - brews are the most popular treasures. ginseng and even el rey mexican products are common souvenirs. milwaukee public market, located in the third ward, is an indoor market selling produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetables, candies, and flowers from local businesses. farmers ' markets are located throughout the city in summer and fall. sendik ' s is the name used by three separate local chains of grocery stores. they all feature a decent selection of local and imported fine foods. check out the neighborhood store at 2643 n down


are located throughout the city in summer and fall. sendik ' s is the name used by three separate local chains of grocery stores. they all feature a decent selection of local and imported fine foods. check out the neighborhood store at 2643 n downer ave. usinger ’ s 1030 n old world 3rd st, + 1 414 276 - 9105. m - sa 9am - 5pm. a famous sausage butcher located downtown on old world third street. the shop is decorated with murals featuring a rhyming german ferry tale and the products are high - quality. harley davidson motorcycles of course have several plants in and around milwaukee, and many more retail stores. notables include the house of harley on layton ave in greenfield, hal ' s harley in new berlin, wisconsin harley in oconomowoc, and many other dealers. bicycles from milwaukee bicycle, trek, schwinn, and other local builders are available in huge selection and often cheaper than elsewhere. koss sterophones, 4129 n port washington rd, + 1 414 964 - 5000. although they aren ' t actually made in milwaukee anymore, koss is still headquartered here. they have an odd little outlet store and customer service center ( bring in your broken koss headphones for a free replacement, they ' re all under lifetime warranty ). edit delind gallery of fine art, 450 e mason ( at the corner of mason and jefferson ), + 1 414 271 - 8525,. m - f 10am - 5 : 30pm, sa 10 : 30am - 4pm. at delind gallery of fine art you ’ ll find a continually changing collection of outstanding art, from the best local and regional talents to the internationally and historically known greats. on occasion, you may find original drawings by henri toulouse - lautrec, paintings and drawings by the pissarro family, a pastel by childe hassam, lithographs and etchings by pablo picasso and james a. m. whistler, drawings and posters by jules cheret and a large collection of vintage posters, barbizon, plein air and post impressionist paintings, lithographs and etchings by matisse, cezanne, rembrandt, bonnard and renoir and sculpture by frederick hart, dennis heimbach and the ever popular " beasties " by dennis pearson. edit with its immigrant heritage, milwaukee is a major restaurant city. good local restaurants serve almost


rembrandt, bonnard and renoir and sculpture by frederick hart, dennis heimbach and the ever popular " beasties " by dennis pearson. edit with its immigrant heritage, milwaukee is a major restaurant city. good local restaurants serve almost every kind of food imaginable, usually quite cheaply. different neighborhoods have different specialities when it comes to food. list of locations that milwaukeans selected as their favorites viewed here. old world third st along ( and just west of ) the milwaukee river provides a richer variety of restaurants and also many of the more upscale restaurants ( and clubs ) in town. traditional germanic and mediterranean foods are the highlights. milwaukee st, between wisconsin and wells sts., offers many trendy and top rated restaurants in the city as well as an upscale nightlife for the after dinner drink. the east side also has many nice restaurants, bakeries, and cafes. most places are clustered on farwell, north, or brady streets. the fifth ward and south side contain many different authentic and cheap mexican and latin american restaurants. bay view has a variety of different kinds of places, especially with regards to " hip " comfort food. apollo cafe, ( on brady st ). serves authentic greek food the whole family can enjoy. a variety of healthy yet tasty food, it ' ll make you wonder why these sorts of food aren ' t more popular. edit conejito ' s place, ( on 6th st just n of national ave ). the best place to eat mexican food on a budget in milwaukee is here. food and drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is one of the best in the city as far as mexican restaurants go. under $ 10. edit zaffiro ' s, 1724 n farwell. great old - fashioned pizza place that hasn ' t been changed in decades. has a bar, too. under $ 10. edit george webb ' s, ( a number of different places, including old world 3rd st, and the east side ). most 24 hrs. a scuzzy, cheap local diner chain, known for the two clocks next to each other in each restaurant ( usually unsynchronized ). the food isn ' t great, but its unbelieveably cheap and the mix of people is usually an experience in itself. the greenish chicken - flavored soup is strangely popular. under $ 10. edit the majority of mid - range, non - chain places within downtown are located on milwaukee street or near cathedral square east of the river. on the


an experience in itself. the greenish chicken - flavored soup is strangely popular. under $ 10. edit the majority of mid - range, non - chain places within downtown are located on milwaukee street or near cathedral square east of the river. on the east side, you can head over to the intersection of north and farwell avenues, where you ' ll find local favorites like beans & barley ( healthy / organic ), pizza man ( burned to the ground in early 2010 ), von trier ' s ( german ), the bbc ( bar & grill ), and the twisted fork ( pasta ). louisa ' s is also a great italian restaurant. comet cafe, ( n of brady st on farwell ). try the cheesy tomato sandwich. edit a bit farther up oakland ave near locust street ( near the uw - milwaukee campus ), you ' ll find an exciting variety of restaurants including the oakland trattoria ( mediterranean ), sharazad ( middle eastern ), lula ' s cafe ( east african ), thai kitchen, and oakland gyros ( greek ). the third ward has a number of different places, some with river - side seating in the summer ( such as the milwaukee ale house on water street ). coquette cafe on milwaukee street is the owned by the same chef as the critically acclaimed sanford. kinnickinnic avenue in bay view is also lined with different places, including local favorite lulu ( at howell ), and honeypie ( midwestern comfort food with locally sourced ingredients ). national avenue around 6th street has a number of different mexican restaurants, although they can also be found throughout the entire south side. the safe house, 779 n front st ( just s of 150 e wells st ), + 1 414 271 - 2007,. an elaborate spy themed restaurant that is infamous for requiring a password to enter. you enter through an alley, and can gain access even without the password, but you will be required to act silly to convince them to allow entrance. once inside you will find a great spy museum including numerous gadgets and displays. as you eat you will be able to watch video monitors of other patrons acting silly to gain entrance, just as you did. edit mader ' s restaurant, 1041 n old world 3rd st ( on old - world third ), + 1 414 271 - 3377,. m - th 11 : 30am - 9pm, f sa 11 : 30am - 10pm, su 11am - 9pm. provides traditional


st ( on old - world third ), + 1 414 271 - 3377,. m - th 11 : 30am - 9pm, f sa 11 : 30am - 10pm, su 11am - 9pm. provides traditional german cuisine in a fancy, historic atmosphere. edit mimma ' s cafe, 1307 e brady st ( on brady st ), + 1 414 271 - 7337 ( firstname. lastname @ example. org ),. serves a sometimes americanized version of italian cuisine alongside authentic recipes. the atmosphere is lovely - a bit formal, yet warm. in addition to every pasta you can imagine it comes with an excellent array of wines, albeit expensive. edit mo ' s a place for steaks, 720 n plankinton ave, + 1 414 272 - 0720 ( fax : + 1 414 272 - 2714 ),. m - f 5pm - 11pm, sa 5pm - midnight, su special appt ( lounge until 1am ). one of three national locations, the others being in houston and indianapolis. edit sanford, 1547 n jackson st ( on jackson st ), + 1 414 276 - 9608 ( fax : + 1 414 278 - 8509 ),. m - th 5 : 30pm - 9pm, f sa 5pm - 10pm, closed su. zagat - rated in the top 11 restaurants in the u. s. with a near perfect score of 29. it is the only restaurant in the state to achieve that honor and is widely considered to be the top restaurant in milwaukee. edit part of milwaukee ’ s food culture is high expectations and hard - set habits when it comes to bread and sweets. eat your way through milwaukee immigrant history, without even having a meal. peter sciortino ' s bakery, 1101 e brady ( brady at humboldt, bus 10 or 15 ), + 1 414 272 - 4623. a milwaukee classic for italian bread and macaroons. also check out the italian grocery glorioso ’ s, kitty - corner. edit bella bakery, 960 w oklahoma ave. the best polish place, seems closed for now. there are a couple polish delis in the neighborhood with stuff from chicago, though. edit canfora, 1100 e oklahoma ave, + 1 414 486 - 7747. a relic of one of milwaukee ’ s original italian neighborhoods. this was the sort of place the italian communists and anarchists probably


chicago, though. edit canfora, 1100 e oklahoma ave, + 1 414 486 - 7747. a relic of one of milwaukee ’ s original italian neighborhoods. this was the sort of place the italian communists and anarchists probably fought over, back in the day. edit lopez, 1601 w lincoln ave, 1100 w mitchell st, 624 w national ave. there are three south side locations of this popular local mexican chain. good stuff. edit mekato ’ s, 3500 w national ave, + 1 414 383 - 2233. columbian bakery? of course, this is milwaukee. it ’ s also a cafe - restaurant. edit of course the largest city in america ’ s dairyland has perfected its own style of turning milk into frozen enjoyment. custard is not - your - daddy ’ s soft - serve. its thick - made fresh with egg yolks and lots of cream so there are only a few flavor choices : vanilla, flavor of the day, and maybe chocolate. oh, and don ’ t call it ice cream. leon ’ s, 3131 s 27th st, + 1 414 383 - 1784. a great neon - covered drive - up. its not chain, they keep things focused on the custard, shakes and malts. a cone is only $ 1. 25! edit northpoint, 2272 n lincoln memorial dr. right at bradford beach. it ’ s a relative newcomer, but has made a name for itself. edit kitt ’ s, 7000 w capitol dr, + 1 414 461 - 1400. a nice retro drive - in on the westside. edit milwaukee has a strong culture with a large number of unique local places despite the onslaught of starbucks. some are open late, until midnight or so. fuel, 818 e center st, + 1 414 374 - 3835,. m - f 7am - 10pm, sa - su 8am - 10pm. a riverwest hipster - biker cafe that used to be a homeless hangout, gone artsy. decent simple food ( vegan friendly ) and good coffee. edit comet, 1947 n farwell ave, + 1 414 273 - 7677,. m - th 10 : 30am - 2am, f 10 : 30am - 2 : 30am, sa 9am - 2 : 30am, su 9am - 2am ( food service ends at 10pm nightly ). another


,. m - th 10 : 30am - 2am, f 10 : 30am - 2 : 30am, sa 9am - 2 : 30am, su 9am - 2am ( food service ends at 10pm nightly ). another cafe that used to be a homeless friendly, gone artsy and grown into a full bar and restaurant. the menu is very vegan - friendly. on the east side between brady and north. edit brewing grounds for change, 2008 n farwell ave, + 1 414 273 - 9777. 11am - 11 : 30pm daily. an non - pretentious collectively run cafe just down the street from comet. good service and lots of local knowledge and events. edit rochambo, 1317 e brady st, + 1 414 291 - 0095,. m - f 7am - midnight, sa 8am - midnight, su 9am - midnight. a popular down - to - earth teahouse in a great old house. spills out onto busy brady street during the summer. full drink selection as well. edit brewed cafe, 1208 e brady st, + 1 414 276 - 2739,. su - th 6 : 30am - 9pm, f - sa 7am - 9pm. another popular brady street cafe in an old storefront that had changed names a few times the past years. edit hifi, 2640 s kinnickinnic ave ( bus 15 ), + 1 414 486 - 0504,. m - f 7am - 10pm, sa 8am - 10pm, su 9am - 10pm. a great retro coffee shop in bayview. its cheap and they have beer and basic meals, too. edit anodyne, 2929 s kinnickinnic ave ( bus 15 ), + 1 414 489 - 0765,. m - f 6 : 30am - 9pm, sa - su 7 : 30am - 9pm. a great small local roaster in bayview, enjoy the coffee on - site. their coffee is also used at brewed on brady st. edit alterra, several cafes.,. the local roaster. huge variety and creativity, normally very fresh and carefully roasted. cafes in the 5th ward, downtown, east side and riverwest. also at the airport before security or in concourse c or d. edit stone creek, several cafes.,. the other roaster. also very good and with a


carefully roasted. cafes in the 5th ward, downtown, east side and riverwest. also at the airport before security or in concourse c or d. edit stone creek, several cafes.,. the other roaster. also very good and with a wide variety of coffees and cafe locations including bay view and downtown. edit there ' s no shortage of night life in the brew city. milwaukeeans spend more ( per capita ) on entertainment than the citizenry of any other major american city, and you can bet that a good percentage of that entertainment is served in liquid form. despite the amount of money spent on it, drinking is still very cheap. expect to pay $ 4 for a decent local beer or import, $ 2 for a pabst, hamm ' s, old style or schlitz. read the specials boards, there are often great deals, for instance, a pint of a dark local micro - brew for $ 2 several places on thursday and many places have $ 1 pbr or old style. cover is only charged at some places with live music, bigger clubs, or if there is a special very cheap drink night. every bar can serve you mixed drinks, but wine is less popular. closing time is an early 2am during the week and 2 : 30am on friday and saturday. all retail alcohol sales stop at 9pm. with 957 licensed taverns its hard to go thirsty. there is a corner bar at least every few blocks, no matter where you are in milwaukee. plus there are several handfulls of licensed dance halls ( what kids call clubs and venues these days ), if you want to get your groove on. other popular nighttime activities include bowling ( black - light bowling at midnight ), movies, concerts, and theater. many of the main places to go out in milwaukee are concentrated in a few different areas, which are easy to walk around and bar - hop within. cabs are also easy to hail downtown and on the east side. downtown the biggest bar street is water st with a heavy drinking scene. across the river to the west is old world 3rd st with some german - inspired taverns and sports bars ( it ' s near the bradley center arena ). back across the river and up the hill to the east is milwaukee street, hosting a wide range of classier, more upscale small bars. the east side has two of the city ' s main bar areas : on brady street and on north ave between oakland and prospect. brady street is full of people outside during the summer


, hosting a wide range of classier, more upscale small bars. the east side has two of the city ' s main bar areas : on brady street and on north ave between oakland and prospect. brady street is full of people outside during the summer and has a mix of different bars, cafes, and restaurants. wolski ' s, 1836 n pulaski,. from 2pm, sa - su from noon. famous neighborhood tavern in the historic district just north of brady. their " i closed wolski ' s " bumper stickers can be seen all over town. cheap. edit nomad, 1401 e brady,. small but very popular place. has big windows overlooking brady street. edit hi hat, 1701 n arlington,. from 3pm, sa - su from 10. popular bar / restaurant / lounge on the corner of brady and arlington. edit north avenue is a few blocks north of brady and is a very popular bar street, especially with the college crowd. there are a number of bars within a few blocks of each other on north and side streets. cans, 1815 e kenilworth,. busy can - themed bar popular with college kids. edit von trier, 2235 n farwell,. old german - themed milwaukee institution. has an outdoor beer garden facing onto north ave, and very cheesy german - themed exterior from the 40 ' s. edit the library club, 1905 e north,. fancy mainstream club and lounge under bean ' s and barley restaurant. edit riverwest houses several bars and venues reaching across the neighborhood. its a mix of diyers, hippies, and hipsters. a great place to easily experience the milwaukee neighborhood atmosphere. art bar, 722 e burleigh,. from 3pm, sa - su from 10am. happening local bar that attracts varied crowds. outside seating, fine to stop by in the afternoon for coffee or a drink. queer freindly. $ 2 + beers, $ 5 cocktails. edit bremen cafe, 901 e clarke,. daily. an old school corner bar that often has live music. $ 2 + beers, $ 5 cocktails. edit the polish falcon, 801 e clarke. a legendary law - less little bowling alley and bar. its real old milwaukee. $ 2 beers. edit the third ward has a number of places in old warehouses right on the river, several blocks south on water street from the main bar area, as well as on broadway one block east. places here tend to be a little


. $ 2 beers. edit the third ward has a number of places in old warehouses right on the river, several blocks south on water street from the main bar area, as well as on broadway one block east. places here tend to be a little more upscale and draw a yuppie / middle aged clientele. milwaukee ale house, 233 n water st, ( 414 ) 276 - 2337. 11am - close. milwaukee brewing company ' s brew pub serves their own selection of self - brewed beers. interior sports a bar and restaurant with high vaulted ceilings, in summer there ' s an expansive patio on the river walk with views of the city. edit the irish pub, 124 n water st, ( 414 ) 225 - 9400. 11am - close. this generically named pub is a staple of the third ward. it ' s the neighborhood bar for art students buying $ 2 pbr, but also a common destination for yuppies. lively bar on any night, and a busy patio in back - - weather permitting. edit the fifth ward / walker ' s point, just across the river and a few more blocks south, is the hub of gay nightlife but has some straight bars and latin - themed places too. there are a number of places, mainly along s 2nd st and national ave. there are also a few places south of the allen bradley plant ( with the huge clocktower ) on 2nd and 1st streets. la cage, 801 s 2nd. from 10pm. milwaukee ' s largest gay club. multiple floors. edit bay view to the south has many bars scattered throughout the neighborhood. kinnickinnic ave is lined with bars between bay and the lake parkway, and there ' s another cluster near the lake at russell and superior. there are lots of really old - school places here. if you ' re not staying here and are drinking, plan how to get back, as the last buses run at 2am and taxis are expensive if you are going further than downtown. palomino bar, 2941 s superior. great bay view hipster retro corner bar hangout. serves great fried vegan food. edit sugar maple, 441 e lincoln ave, ( 414 ) 481 - 2393,. 4pm to 2am. 60 american craft beers on tap. rated # 1 beer selection in milwaukee by the shepherd express. edit cactus club, 2496 s wentworth. live music venue and bar, mainly indie and punk. edit visitors to milwaukee find it easiest to


2am. 60 american craft beers on tap. rated # 1 beer selection in milwaukee by the shepherd express. edit cactus club, 2496 s wentworth. live music venue and bar, mainly indie and punk. edit visitors to milwaukee find it easiest to stay in or near downtown, where most of the city ' s hotels are located. milwaukee doesn ' t have any youth hostels, but the city has an array of hotels to meet most budgets. there is a small bed and breakfast district on the westside. cheap hotels can be found on the near south side as well as as the north side, the quality of these tends to reflect the average quality of life in the areas these are in, hence may not be up to the standards of relatively affluent travelers. more generic cheaper hotels are located outside the urban city. for instance, there is a strip of budget hotels on college ave near mitchell international airport. near most interstates you can also find chain hotels. there are several b & bs located in the concordia historic district on milwaukee ' s west side and near marquette university. these are great and historic late 19th century mansions that have been converted to outstanding bed and breakfast inns : manderley, 3026 w wells st, + 1 414 931 - 7597 ( email @ example. com ),. on the westside next to downtown in the bed and breakfast district. from $ 129. edit schuster mansion, 3209 w wells st, + 1 414 342 - 3210,. on the westside next to downtown in the bed and breakfast district. from $ 100. edit the brumder mansion, 3046 w wisconsin ave, + 1 414 342 - 9767 ( toll free : + 1 866 793 - 3676, brumder @ yahoo. com, fax : + 1 414 342 - 4772 ),. on the westside next to downtown in the bed and breakfast district. from $ 100. edit there are also some b & bs located elsewhere : crane house, 346 e wilson st, + 1 414 483 - 1512,. in bayview near the lake to the south. from $ 64. edit best western, 710 n old world 3rd,. in the heart of downtown. edit biller hotel, 725 n 22nd st, + 1 414 933 - 6000,. west of downtown. known to be far less than perfect in security, cleanliness, etc. edit days


. in the heart of downtown. edit biller hotel, 725 n 22nd st, + 1 414 933 - 6000,. west of downtown. known to be far less than perfect in security, cleanliness, etc. edit days inn hotel of the arts, 1840 n 6th st, + 1 414 265 - 5629,. checkin : 3pm ; checkout : noon. north of downtown surrounded by transitional neighborhoods and well - established and intriguing public housing projects. discover concierge service and high speed internet. $ 65 - 95. edit econo lodge milwaukee airport hotel, 6541 s 13th st ( exit 319 off i - 94, e to 13th st, s on 13th ), + 1 414 764 - 2510,. checkin : 3pm ; checkout : 11am. one mile from the airport. free 24 - hour shuttle, long - term parking. $ 39 - 109. edit aloft milwaukee downtown,. on the milwaukee river. sleek new hotel. edit ambassador hotel milwaukee, 2308 w wisconsin ave,. on the westside, just west of marquette university and downtown on wisconsin ave. once infamous as the temporary residence of the serial killer jeffery dahmer, the ambassador was recently and painstakingly renovated to its former art deco glamor. milwaukee ' s most grand affordable hotel. premium cable, refrigerator, microwave and wi - fi included. edit amerisuites, airport - 200 w grange ave, west - 11777 w silver spring dr, + 1 414 744 - 3600 ( + 1 414 462 - 3500 ),. edit doubletree by hilton milwaukee downtown, 611 w. wisconsin avenue, 414 - 273 - 2950,. checkin : 3 : 00pm ; checkout : 12 : 00pm. downtown full - service hotel with complimentary wifi and laundry facilities, fitness center, business center, and seasonal sundeck. on - site dining : avenue bar & grilledit executive inn milwaukee, 2301 w wisconsin ave, + 1 414 342 - 8400 ( toll free : + 1 800 - 325 - 3535 ),. free internet. edit four points sheraton milwaukee airport, 8900 n kildeer ct, brown deer, + 1 414 355 - 8585,. edit hampton inn milwaukee, 176 w wisconsin ave, + 1 414 271 - 4656 ( toll free : + 1 888 271 - 4656 ),


##er ct, brown deer, + 1 414 355 - 8585,. edit hampton inn milwaukee, 176 w wisconsin ave, + 1 414 271 - 4656 ( toll free : + 1 888 271 - 4656 ),. right on wisconsin ave in the heart of downtown. free internet, newspaper, breakfast. edit hilton milwaukee river, 4700 north port washington road, 414 - 962 - 6040,. checkin : 3 : 00pm ; checkout : 12 : 00pm. located approximately 10 minutes north of downtown milwaukee along i - 43 and the milwaukee river. free parking, free wifi, indoor pool, fitness center. on - site dining : the anchorage restaurantedit knickerbocker on the lake, 1028 e juneau ave, + 1 414 276 - 8500 ( firstname. lastname @ example. org, fax : + 1 414 276 - 3668 ),. checkin : 3pm ; checkout : noon. $ 100 - 200. edit wisco hotel group ' s milwaukee airport hospitality park, ( toll free : + 1 888 - 522 - wisc ),. four hotels ( candlewood suites, comfort suites milwaukee airport, fairfield inn & suites, and holiday inn express hotel & suites ) within 2 mi of the airport. park and fly packages. 24 - hr free shuttle. free wifi. edit hilton milwaukee city center, 509 w wisconsin ave, + 1 414 271 - 7250 ( toll free : + 1 800 - hiltons ),. an art deco tour - de - force built in 1927, a grand hotel of legendary proportions. it has ballrooms with vaulted ceilings, city views, and period fabrics. fully restored, with modern amenities. with 730 rooms in the heart of milwaukee ' s westown, the hilton is adjacent to the midwest express convention center. edit intercontinental milwaukee, 139 e kilbourn ave, + 1 414 276 - 8686 ( toll free : + 1 888 - ichotels, fax : + 1 414 276 - 8007 ),. in the heart of downtown. newly remodeled lobby with modern accents, guest rooms, restaurants, meeting and banquet rooms. great views of the milwaukee river, the bustling theater district, or nearby city hall. edit iron horse hotel, 500 w florida st, + 1 414 374 - iron ( toll free : + 1 888 - 543 - iron, email @ example


milwaukee river, the bustling theater district, or nearby city hall. edit iron horse hotel, 500 w florida st, + 1 414 374 - iron ( toll free : + 1 888 - 543 - iron, email @ example. com, fax : + 1 414 755 - 0084 ),. 100 - year - old warehouse in one of the last intact warehouse districts, transformed into a modern boutique hotel. between downtown, the vibrant restraunts and bars of the near south side and the happening fifth ward. across the impressive 6th street viaduct from the new harley - davidson museum. a one of a kind upscale hotel geared for business travelers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. edit hotel metro, 411 e mason st, + 1 414 272 - 1937 ( toll free : + 1 877 - 638 - 7620 ),. a boutique hotel with deco accents. they offer a variety of different room types ( including luxury spa suites, pet - friendly suites, and meeting suites ), as well as amenities such as 24 - hr concierge and room service. a very central yet quiet location just blocks from the milwaukee and water street entertainment areas, downtown museums, the theater district, and the riverwalk. green certified. great rooftop garden / bar in summer. edit pfister hotel, 424 e wisconsin ave, + 1 414 273 - 8222 ( toll free : + 1 800 - 472 - 4403, firstname. lastname @ example. org ),. milwaukee ' s most famous and luxurious hotel, which has been serving visiting vips since 1893. blocks from all of downtown ' s most exciting attractions, including the art museum and the third ward. even if you can ' t afford to stay, it ' s worth your time to take a walk through the building and explore the spectacular lobby, or check out the museum ' s impressive art collection. edit milwaukee like all major american cities has a relatively high crime rate, but since most crime is concentrated in specific poorer areas the majority of the city is perfectly safe. though virtually all tourist destinations in and around milwaukee are safe and accessible during the day and night, common sense should always apply. like anywhere, it helps to be aware of your surroundings. like in most american cities, dangerous neighborhoods tend to be very run down. the areas of milwaukee along the lakeshore ( where most attractions are ) tend to be the safest. crime can happen anywhere ; don ' t let geographic stereotypes dictate your travels


most american cities, dangerous neighborhoods tend to be very run down. the areas of milwaukee along the lakeshore ( where most attractions are ) tend to be the safest. crime can happen anywhere ; don ' t let geographic stereotypes dictate your travels. the area bounded by i - 43 on the east, capitol dr on the north, north ave on the south and sherman blvd on the west contains some of the poorest areas of the city and is especially dangerous. the near south side also has serious gang - related crime problems but is fine during the day, especially along the main commercial streets. also, the suburbs of ozaukee, waukesha, and racine counties have a reputation for being politically and socially conservative. it ' s your best bet just to go with the flow here. if you are a lgbt visitor, displays of affection will turn heads in these areas. some suburbs are even more conservative than the rural parts of the state! milwaukee is not as socially liberal as madison, although people in milwaukee are overall tolerant of each other, even if many of the assorted social and ethnic groups tend to avoid each other. clique culture is big in the region and many people grew up together so don ' t be surprised to get an unfriendly reception from some people you meet being an outsider. dressing in a non - conservative manner here ( keeping up with fashion trends, v - necks, high fashion, etc. ) is generally frowned upon in southeast wisconsin and will get you some funny looks from locals so if this kind of attention bothers you then pack accordingly. the city is becoming more and more laid back. ten chimneys, s43 w31575 depot rd, genesee depot ( 30 mi w of milwaukee ), + 1 262 968 - 4110,. ten chimneys is the estate lovingly created by broadway legends alfred lunt and lynn fontanne. with no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are treated to a vip guided tour of a national historic landmark replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930s and ’ 40s. edit cedarburg is a well - known small town located 20 miles north of downtown milwaukee in ozaukee county. it ' s downtown is listed on the national register of historic places and is the spot of many popular festivals throughout the year. take i - 43 to well - marked cedarburg exits. this is a usable article. it has information for getting in as well as some complete entries for restaurants and hotels. an adventurous person


difference between revisions of " almora " revision as of 06 : 29, 12 december 2008 almora is a hill station in uttarakhand state. almora was the seat of power of the chand dynasty who ruled the land of kumaon for almost one thousand years. an interesting fact about the discovery of almora is that unlike other hill stations, it was not discovered and developed by the british. the katyuri dynasty ruled the region around almora from the 9th century ad, till it made way for the chand dynasty. raja balo kalyan chand made almora as his new capital in 1560 ad, when he transferred his capital from champawat to almora. the chands occupied almora till the 19th century ad. the rivers kosi and suyal flow around almora providing a natural barrier. there is an interesting local legend about the discovery of almora. raja kalyan chand, the ruler of the chand dynasty was riding on the horseshoe shaped ridge in the pursuit of a prey. the hunted quarry protected its life by taking refuge behind the thick bushes of kilmora, a local wild barberry bush and revealed the place to the king. the story might not be corroborated by any literary or archaeological evidences but continues to be told by the locals. the gorkhas captured almora in 1790 ad and finally british took it over from the gorkhas after the gorkha wars of 1814 - 1815. jawaharlal nehru served a term of imprisonment in the jail at almora during the british rule. he had left behind an elaborate account of the pleasures of solitude and the varied moods of nature in his various letters written from this place to his daughter. almora, a town of about 60, 000, is situated in the kumaon mountains of the himalayas in eastern uttarakhand. most of the town is situated on a crescent shaped mountain ridge about 5 km long, and most of it is above 6, 000 feet. unlike shimla, ranikhet and nainital which were developed by the english, almora is a hill station totally developed by the kumaoni indians. the town itself is your usual crowded hilltown in northern india, but the natural beauty around is astounding. almora is also called a town of temples. situated in the centre of the town is the temple of goddess nanda devi. the mountain is visible from the nearby areas as well. almora is an agricultural base and also a trade centre. by


almora is also called a town of temples. situated in the centre of the town is the temple of goddess nanda devi. the mountain is visible from the nearby areas as well. almora is an agricultural base and also a trade centre. by train the town is served by the kathgodam station, which is located 35 km away from the town. taxis charge rs 600 to almora. you can also share a cab at rs 125 per person. most hotels will arrange for a pick up on prior request, rs 700 - 1000. the station handles 46 express trains per week. bagh exp ( daily ) - dep. howrah 2145 arr. 0935 - 2 nights sampark kranti exp ( daily ) - dep. delhi jn 1600 arr. 2245 - 7 hours ranikhet exp ( daily ) - dep. delhi jn 2245 arr. 0500 - 1 night dehradun kathgodam exp ( wed, sun ) - dep. 2230 arr. 0725 - 1 night there are daily bus services from delhi. the buses leave from isbt anand vihar and are run by uttarakhand roadways. driving to almora takes 10 to 12 hours. from delhi, it ' s highway driving throughout. nh 24 connects delhi to rampur via hapur. at rampur, turn and head north on nh 87 all the way upto almora. en - route halts include the wonderland, rwy crossing, moradabad and the kaichi temple, kaichi. contrary to popular belief, flying into almora is the fastest way to reach the hill station. almora is served by pantnagar airport, located about 4 hours away. it is served only by jagson airlines. it is one of the least busy airports in the country, handling only 6 scheduled flights a week. ja 101 - dep. delhi 1315 arr. pantnagar 1415 ( mon, wed, fri ) ja 102 - dep. delhi 1445 arr. pantnagar 1545 ( mon, wed, fri ) fare - rs 2250 / $ 90 for adults, rs 1400 / $ 55 for children. taxi fare is around rs 1200 - 1500. chitai temple just 8 km from city, kasar devi to have a great look of city - a must visit place. walk the famous bazaar - still with glimpses of the old kumaouni culture woolen garments.


most active stories shots - health blog thu september 27, 2012 when doctors tell patients they shouldn ' t drive originally published on fri september 28, 2012 2 : 49 pm in ontario, doctors get paid $ 36. 25 each time they warn patients who might be unfit to drive and report them to the provincial transportation department. which conditions might pose hazards behind the wheel? there ' s a checklist on the ontario report form that offers some of the more common conditions, including alcohol dependence, seizures, dementia and uncontrolled narcolepsy. so does telling people they ' re not fit to drive help prevent accidents? it looks plausible, according to results of a study in the latest new england journal of medicine. researchers at sunnybrook health sciences centre found a 45 percent drop in the annual rate of accidents for patients after doctors warned them. the accident rate fell to about 2. 73 accidents annually per 1, 000 patients from 4. 76 annually during a three - year period before the warnings. there was a downside. the researchers found a significant uptick in treatment for depression in emergency rooms for patients after the warnings. patients ' visits to the doctors who warned them also fell off, suggesting the warning hurt the therapeutic relationship. the researchers were able to match medical and driving records and follow the patients for years. but the researchers didn ' t arrange for doctors to randomly give some people warnings and others none. that meant the researchers can ' t absolutely prove the warnings were responsible for the drop in accidents. still, the study concludes that " the reduction in risk was immediate, substantial, and sustained.... " and the observed decline in accidents was hard to explain otherwise. " together, these data suggest that warning patients who are medically unfit to drive may reduce the risk of road crashes, " they wrote. payment of doctors to warn and report unfit drivers increases the likelihood that will happen. but the study suggests the warnings were linked to a real increase in depression and harm to the doctor – patient relationship, the researchers concluded, while still not reducing driving risks to the same level as the population at large.


washington - if you ' re avoiding cozily snuggling up this valentine ' s day because of the flu, there may be bad news. keeping your distance may not be enough. scientists at the wake forest school of medicine found that someone sick with the flu can send infected particles flying as far as 6 feet. this is farther than previously thought. the new york times reports that researchers at the school looked at 94 sick people with flulike symptoms. as part of their research, they collected air samples after patients had coughed or sneezed. sixty - one of the six individuals tested positive for the flu and nearly half, 26 people, sent those particles into the air. the sickest fifth of patients released 32 times more of the virus than the rest. researchers found anyone within 6 feet was exposed. the results of the study were published in the journal of infestious diseases. wtop ' s del walters contributed to this report. follow @ wtop on twitter. © 2013 wtop. all rights reserved. meet the newest liligers - mom ' s a liger and dad ' s a lion. ( photos ) the pope invited a teen with down syndrome up to his car for a spin. what can happen to you when you don ' t get enough sleep. sage moonblood, pilot inspektor, diva thin muffin. the list goes on.


nanotech raises ' toxic sock ' alert the smell from your socks might not be the only toxic thing around, a us chemistry conference has heard. silver nanoparticles, used for years to kill bacteria and eliminate odours in socks, food containers, medical dressings and even teddy bears, might be a threat to the environment, according to new research. " people might not even be aware they are buying these things, " says troy benn, an environmental engineer at arizona state university. benn and his colleagues presented their findings this week at a meeting of the american chemical society. among an estimated 600 consumer products that contain nanomaterials, at least 20 % contain silver nanoparticles, the researchers say. the treated products can be effective as silver has odour - fighting and antibacterial properties. but little is known about how these particles affect waterways once they pass through laundry drains. to find out, the researchers bought six pairs of commercially available silver nanoparticle - treated socks. they soaked them in water and put them in a washing machine. after as little as one washing, virtually all the nanoparticles from two brands of the socks washed out. after four washings, two other brands lost just 1 % of the silver nanoparticles. that suggests to researchers that it is the manufacturing process of the socks, not the nanoparticles themselves, that cause the silver to disappear down the drain. the researchers tested waterways for two types of silver : nanoparticle silver, whose safety profile is unknown, and harmful ionic silver. they found both. ionic silver in waterways kills fish and other aquatic creates when it enters their gills, but is harmless to humans unless at high concentrations. the scientists raised concern about the overall level of silver, noting that the sludge and wastewater from the manufacturing plants is often sold to farms as fertiliser or dumped into waterways. increased silver concentrations could render bacteria used in water treatment plants less effective. silver concentrations could also pose its own risks. " with increased silver in waste water it could become so concentrated with silver that it could be classified as a hazardous waste, " says benn. a hazardous level would be as much as 20 times what their results suggest. the findings will be published in the journal environmental science and technology. like any other chemical? nanoparticles, silver or otherwise, should be treated like any other chemical, according to dr challa kumar, a nanotechnology researcher at louisiana state university. " they could be dangerous


by elliot mamet on june 23rd, 1972, president nixon signed title ix into law. nearly 40 years later, the passage of title ix is viewed as an unequivocal milestone in the struggle to protect, defend and expand civil liberties. as we celebrate title ix ’ s 40th birthday, it is worth reflecting on its significance, as well as on the challenges that lie ahead. title ix mandates that federally funded institutions may not exclude or discriminate from an educational program or activity on the basis of sex. the law leverages federal funds in order to require equal opportunity for men and women. there are exceptions to title ix ( like sororities or the boy scouts ), although in general, title ix has applied quite broadly and unilaterally to different institutions. through title ix, the doors have opened a little wider for equal opportunity in the united states. title ix shattered the stereotype that women are too “ fragile ” or “ weak ” to play sports, but title ix goes so much further than sports. by prohibiting discrimination based on non - conformity with gender stereotypes, title ix has been used as an effective tool for defending the civil rights and civil liberties of lgbt students. additionally, title ix prohibits discrimination and harassment based on students ’ gender identity, change of sex, and / or transgender status. yet even with these successes, enforcing title ix still has its challenges. one important concern for policymakers is applying title ix in a way that is conscious of the diversity of gender expression. in a society where gender and sexual orientation mean different things to different people, self - identifying as the normative “ male ” or “ female ” can be difficult. a sound approach to title ix regulation would prioritize meeting the needs of participants in a particular sport or program. federally funded institutions should allow students to participate in programs and sports based on the gender with which they identify, in a way that is conscious to individual needs. in this way, programs and activities could act as a safe space where program leaders are more sensitive to the diversity of gender expression. looking back at the past 40 years under title ix, it is clear that title ix has grown to reflect a fundamental mindset — that human institutions, whether the soccer team or a phd program — shouldn ’ t shut out certain categories of people a priori. if the declaration of independence and the emancipation proclamation mean anything at all to us today, surely they must be interpreted as another step on our quest to “ make declarations of freedom real, ” as martin luther king jr. said


acute lymphocytic leukemia ( all ) is a fast - growing cancer of a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. these cells are found in the bone marrow and other parts of the body. acute lymphocytic leukemia ( all ) occurs when the body produces a large number of immature lymphocytes. the cancer cells grow quickly and replace normal cells in the bone marrow. bone marrow is the soft tissue in the center of bones that helps form all blood cells. all prevents healthy blood cells from being made. life - threatening symptoms can occur. lumbar puncture ( spinal tap ) to check for leukemia cells in the spinal fluid tests are also done to look for changes in the dna inside the abnormal white cells. certain dna changes may determine what kind of treatment the person receives and the outlook. the first goal of treatment is to get blood counts back to normal. if this occurs and the bone marrow looks healthy under the microscope, the cancer is said to be in remission. chemotherapy is the first treatment tried with the goal of achieving complete remission. the person may need to stay in the hospital for chemotherapy. or it can be given at a clinic and the patient goes home afterward. chemotherapy is given into the veins ( by iv ) and sometimes next to the spine and brain. after remission, more treatment is needed to be cured. this treatment can include more chemotherapy or radiation to the brain. stem cell transplant from another person may also be done. further treatment depends on : age and health of the person type of leukemia cells, including the dna changes found how many courses of chemotherapy it took to achieve remission availability of donors for stem cell transplant you can ease the stress of illness by joining a cancer support group. sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone. those who respond to treatment right away tend to do better. most children with all can be cured. children often have a better outcome than adults. both leukemia itself and the treatment can lead to many problems such as bleeding, weight loss, and infections. calling your health care provider call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of all. you may reduce your risk of all by avoiding contact with certain toxins, radiation, and chemicals. jeha s, pui ch. clinical manifestations and treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. in : hoffman r, benz ej jr, silberstein le, et al., eds. hematology : basic principles and practice.


##i ch. clinical manifestations and treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. in : hoffman r, benz ej jr, silberstein le, et al., eds. hematology : basic principles and practice. 6th ed. philadelphia, pa : elsevier saunders ; 2012 : chap 64. national cancer institute : pdq adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment. bethesda, md : national cancer institute. date last modified 07 / 10 / 2012. available at http : / / www. cancer. gov / cancertopics / pdq / treatment / adultall / healthprofessional. accessed 01 / 03 / 2013. national cancer institute : pdq childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment. bethesda, md : national cancer institute. date last modified 11 / 01 / 2012. available at http : / / cancer. gov / cancertopics / pdq / treatment / childall / healthprofessional. accessed 01 / 03 / 2013. national comprehensive cancer network. nccn clinical practice guidelines in oncology : acute lymphoblastic leukemia. version 2. 2012. available at http : / / www. nccn. org / professionals / physician _ gls / pdf / all. pdf. accessed 01 / 03 / 2013. yi - bin chen, md, leukemia / bone marrow transplant program, massachusetts general hospital. also reviewed by a. d. a. m. health solutions, ebix, inc., editorial team : david zieve, md, mha, bethanne blackman, stephanie slon, and nissi wang.


a better delivery system for chemotherapy drugs wednesday, may 30, 2012 tau researcher develops new antibodies to target and destroy cancer cells because cancer cells grow very quickly, chemotherapy is designed to target cells whose numbers grow rapidly. but this treatment comes with a heavy price — many healthy cells essential for body functions are also targeted and killed by the toxin. this dangerous side - effect has prompted researchers to seek better and more selective ways to kill cancer cells inside the body. prof. daniel wreschner of tel aviv university ' s department of cell research and immunology is now developing new antibodies — proteins produced by the immune system to fight infection — that bind to and kill off cancer cells exclusively. these antibodies, which target the cancer cells by binding to a protein called muc1, can be used as an efficient drug delivery method, depositing a parcel of toxins directly into the belly of the diseased cells. prof. wreschner ' s goal is to improve current methods of using antibodies to induce cancer cell death by utilizing different sub - regions in the muc1 protein itself, which he believes are a superior target. his method has been shown to produce antibodies with a better ability to bind to cancer cells, which may heighten the efficacy of the antibodies and the toxins attached to them in treating cancer. recently reported in the journal cancer research, this research was carried out in collaboration with ph. d. student edward pichinuk and undergraduate student lotem weiss in prof. wreschner ' s lab ; dr. nechama i. smorodinsky and prof. itai benhar of the department of molecular microbiology and biotechnology ; and dr. daniel b. rubinstein of the national institutes of health in the us. producing a stronger bond in the transition from normal to cancerous, cells go through specific changes, including differences in make - up of the proteins on the cell surface or membrane. muc1 is one of the proteins that are overproduced in many types of cancer, including breast and pancreatic cancers and leukemia. labs around the world are working on methods to use this protein in order to accurately identify, access, and destroy cancer cells. currently, researchers are developing antibodies that target the " tandem repeat " of the protein, a section that repeats itself many times and therefore acts as a large bull ' s eye for antibodies. but targeting this section has a crucial flaw. " the tandem repeat is in the alpha section of the protein, " explains prof. wreschner. " this alpha section can detach


and therefore acts as a large bull ' s eye for antibodies. but targeting this section has a crucial flaw. " the tandem repeat is in the alpha section of the protein, " explains prof. wreschner. " this alpha section can detach from the cell and be ejected into the bloodstream. at that point, the antibodies will bind to the alpha section in the blood, diminishing their ability to bind to the cancer cell. " but prof. wreschner is looking at muc1 from a fresh perspective. his team ' s objective is to produce antibodies that have a much higher ability to bind to the proteins on the cell membrane. to do so, he is targeting the sea domain of the protein, the " junction " which attaches it to the cell membrane. in the lab, this antibody has proven to have a high ability to bind to, enter, and then kill the diseased cell with its attached parcel of chemotherapy toxins. it is superior to antibodies already in use. addressing more cancer varieties prof. wreschner says that there is much more research and development to be done before the antibody is available as a treatment option. he is looking for funding partners in order to bring it to a clinical stage. while there are other fda - approved medications on the market that use these principles, including herceptin, used to treat breast cancer, and erbitux, a treatment for colorectal and head and neck cancer, the advantage to the new antibody is that muc1 is produced in a higher percentage of cancers. " people who are not eligible to be treated by antibodies already on the market could, following more research and development, likely be eligible for this one, " prof. wreschner adds. for more cancer research news from tel aviv university, click here.


question and answer q. we discovered fire blight on one of our apple trees this summer. we cut all the branches with symptoms ( withered leaves and the crook at the end ) and burned them. we have seen no sign of any further damage. do we still need to spray next spring as directed by the product we bought from our local nursery? a. fireblight is a bacterial disease that affects over 70 members of the rose family ( rosaceae ), including ornamental and fruiting apples and pears. cultural practices can help prevent further spread of the disease. when removing diseased limbs, you should prune only in dry weather and make cuts at least 12 inches below the infection so that the cut is made in healthy tissue. these cuts should be delayed late enough into summer that the new growth has completed for the season. be sure to sterilize your pruning tools between cuts. delay any major pruning jobs until late winter while trees are dormant. there are some helpful photos and description of the symptoms at http : / / www. ppdl. purdue. edu / ppdl / weeklypics / weekly _ picture5 - 14 - 01 - 3. html. since your tree has a history of infection, you may want to apply a copper - based fungicide, such as bordeaux mix, before bud break next spring. there is an anti - bacterial product called streptomycin that can be applied while plants are in bloom, but one must be very judicious in its use so that the bacteria do not develop resistance. additional fungicides can be applied to prevent spread after bud break, as listed in purdue extension bulletin bp - 30, available online at http : / / www. extension. purdue. edu / extmedia / bp / bp - 30 - w. pdf. q. i hope you can help us with a problem we have with our evergreens. we noticed a brown cone - shaped form about an inch long covering our arborvitae and various pine trees. there appears to be a worm inside of each cone. the cone seems to be made of the greenery of the tree. there are hundreds of them covering the entire arborvitae. the trees have masses on one side. the trees look like they are dying as a result of this infestation. we sprayed the trees with sevin garden spray but it is unclear whether or not this will have any impact. what can we do to save our trees? a. that sounds like a perfect description


are dying as a result of this infestation. we sprayed the trees with sevin garden spray but it is unclear whether or not this will have any impact. what can we do to save our trees? a. that sounds like a perfect description of the common insect pest known as bagworm. as you ' ve described, the pest is a caterpillar that lives inside a spindle - shaped bag that it forms from pieces of foliage from the host tree. so heavy populations can cause serious defoliation, especially on young trees. handpicking the bags is a very effective control strategy for small populations of the pest and for plants that are easily reached from the ground or a short ladder ( do you know any neighborhood kids looking for a summer job? ) you can drop the bags into a bucket of sudsy water. for larger pest populations, an insecticide might be helpful, but it is too late to apply this year. the best time is around mid - june, just after the eggs have hatched into caterpillars. sevin ( carbaryl ) insecticide can be effective then, but there are other products that are less harmful to bees and other beneficial insects that are a better choice. you ' ll find further information about this pest, courtesy of the purdue entomology extension folks at http : / / www. ppdl. purdue. edu / ppdl / weeklypics / 7 - 29 - 02 - 1. html and in purdue extension bulletin e - 27 http : / / extension. entm. purdue. edu / publications / e - 27. pdf. q. i ' m having a problem with japanese beetles. i ' ve combated them on my roses and other plants with great success in previous years with a product for roses. unfortunately, this year they have attacked my cherry tree - - and this product is much too expensive for this application. our tree is large, about 20 feet tall, and probably 20 - 25 years old. in the two weeks we were on vacation this july, these beetles have eaten almost all of its leaves. those that are left ( 20 % ) are a much lighter green than those on my neighbor ' s cherry tree - - and the beetles have moved to her tree now. our tree ' s trunk also seems to sway in place when my husband or kids climb on it. is there any hope in saving this tree? what can i do to treat an infestation in the future and / or prevent it in the first place? ironically,


trunk also seems to sway in place when my husband or kids climb on it. is there any hope in saving this tree? what can i do to treat an infestation in the future and / or prevent it in the first place? ironically, the beetles are leaving our apple trees alone, but have gone after a plum tree near the cherry. a. japanese beetles are a problem every year to some extent, but some years seem to have higher outbreaks than others and vary among geographic areas. there are over 300 different species of plants known to fall prey to the japanese beetle, but they seem to most favor linden, grape, corn silks, smartweed, flowers of all kinds and foliage of plants in the rose family, which includes cherry, apple, plum and peach. adults lay eggs that develop into grubs in mid - summer in lawns, gardens and other cultivated land where they will feed primarily on roots of grasses. they overwinter as grubs, emerging as beetles in mid - june. the adults can fly long distances up to 2 miles to feed on leafy plants and lay eggs and the cycle begins again. control strategies depend on which plants are primarily being damaged. if trying to control grub damage in the lawn, products should be applied just after the eggs hatch into grubs. if adult feeding is the problem, as in your case, the applications should be made to the foliage of the plants when the adults are active, typically twice during the peak adult flight period. some years you might be able to just handpick the beetles to keep the damage to a minimum, so by waiting to spray until the damage is beginning to become intolerable, you can minimize the use of pesticides. more information on the life cycle and control of japanese beetles can be found in purdue extension bulletin e - 75 http : / / extension. entm. purdue. edu / publications / e - 75. pdf.


understanding the differences between killed and modified - live vaccines can provide better protection from disease. dr. brian miller, professional services veterinarian, boehringer ingelheim vetmedica, inc. vaccination plays an integral role in keeping dairy herds healthy and productive, but despite having such a fundamental role, the function of the vaccines we choose is quite complex. understanding the differences between modified - live virus ( mlv ) vaccines and killed vaccines allows veterinarians and producers to use them properly and at appropriate times. let ’ s look at the definitions of these two categories. a modified - live vaccine contains a small quantity of bacteria or virus that has been altered, so that it is no longer capable of causing clinical disease, but is still capable of mimicking natural infection by replicating within the animal, creating an immune response and subsequent immunity. a killed vaccine, however, has been altered so the virus or bacteria is dead and cannot replicate. typically, killed vaccines contain large amounts of antigen and utilize adjuvant ( s ) to enhance the immune response. both modified - live and killed vaccines have a place on the dairy, and their function can be summed up in two words : robustness combined with safety when used on label, and safety respectively. a simplified description, perhaps, but these two words carry heavy meaning for vaccines. for example, a modified - live vaccine generally provides a more robust, long - lasting response, because the animal " sees " all the different stages of the replicating ( multiplying ) virus or bacteria. modified - live vaccines like express® fp 10 are commonly used in a dairy herd because they provide greater and longer - lasting immunity. a common concern when using modified - live vaccines is safety. express fp 10, when used according to label directions, is safe to use in pregnant cows provided they were vaccinated, according to label directions, with any express fp vaccine within the past 12 months. if you choose not to use a modified - live vaccine during pregnancy, a killed vaccine is an alternative choice. consult with your veterinarian regarding this decision. with killed vaccines like triangle®, we typically think of safety. modified - live vaccines should not be used in pregnant animals with an unknown vaccination history. when dealing with this type of situation, killed vaccine products are a safer choice. disadvantages of killed versus modified - live vaccines include a slower onset of immunity, shorter duration of immunity, the need for multiple doses to stimulate initial immunity, and unresolved issues regarding


this type of situation, killed vaccine products are a safer choice. disadvantages of killed versus modified - live vaccines include a slower onset of immunity, shorter duration of immunity, the need for multiple doses to stimulate initial immunity, and unresolved issues regarding the robustness of the immune response following their use. there are regional differences when it comes to vaccine usage but many dairies use a core vaccine protocol that includes a 10 - way ( five - way viral and five - way lepto ) and a seven - or eight - way clostridial. while these two vaccines often serve as the foundation of a vaccine protocol, additional vaccines used might include protection against respiratory bacteria, salmonella or pink eye. to develop the most effective vaccine protocol utilizing both modified - live and killed vaccine products, work closely with your herd veterinarian. take compliance seriously, and remember to always follow label directions to optimize immunity in each animal, and provide greater overall immunity and protection for your dairy herd. regardless of mlv or killed vaccination preferences, boehringer ingelheim vetmedica, inc has the broad vaccine portfolio with proven protection to satisfy the needs that are most important to you and the success of your herd. for more information, visit www. bi - vetmedica. com / cattle. express and triangle are registered trademarks of boehringer ingelheim vetmedica, inc. ©2013 boehringer ingelheim vetmedica, inc.


| approach april with a positive attitude | " whether you think you can or whether you think you can ’ t, you ’ re right. " — henry ford spring is a time of new beginnings for the farm and the soul. newborn livestock, freshly germinated seeds, the smell of warm earth and a stirring sermon can contribute greatly to a positive attitude. we might not be able to control the government, the high cost of fuel or the weather, but we can control our attitude and how we face challenges coming to us each day. for instance, instead of saying, " i hate my job, " try, " i ’ m thankful to be among the employed. " instead of saying, " i ’ d rather be whipped with a hydraulic hose than to listen to those politicians argue in washington on the tv, " we could say, " i ’ m glad i live in a country that continues to be free. " instead of saying, " i won ’ t ever get caught up with all the work to be done, " say, " i ’ m blessed to be physically able to do this work. " a little positive thinking can go a long way when it is combined with ingenuity. when we view challenges in a positive light, it is much easier to solve problems. this approach works well, whether we are designing a catch pen for cattle or looking for an ideal site for a ground blind when turkey hunting. get into the gourd the gourd is considered one of the oldest cultivated plants known to mankind. it served a useful purpose even before clay and stone pottery came on the scene. the gourd, once hollowed out and dried would last indefinitely and could be used as a reliable bowl or drinking container. anthropologists have even unearthed remains showing parts of gourds were used in primitive brain surgeries. gourd skins covered with a thin sheet of gold were placed under the skin to cover holes made in the skull after surgery according to anthropologist edith durham in her book, high albania. this may be where the expression, " hey, you gourd - head! " came from. indians would often make use of the gourds as well. they would drill a small hole in the gourd, fill it with seeds they intended to store, plug the hole with a corn cob and bury the gourd upside down in the dirt to keep pests out of the seeds. finally, they ’ ve been used for primitive banjos, drums, birdhouses, flotation


store, plug the hole with a corn cob and bury the gourd upside down in the dirt to keep pests out of the seeds. finally, they ’ ve been used for primitive banjos, drums, birdhouses, flotation devices and canteens. it can take months for a gourd to dry completely, but it is worth the wait. once a hole is cut into the gourd and the insides are removed, this makes an ideal feed scoop for farm animals. a smaller gourd is ideal for feeding chickens and ducks, and a larger gourd is handy for hunting dogs or larger livestock. plant a few gourd vines this spring, and you ’ ll have plenty of handy containers. we had two genuine eastern wild turkeys, a hen and tom, living on the farm where i grew up in cleburne county. they came from eggs from an abandoned nest incubated by forestry personnel working in the national forest. as a young boy, i had been flogged many times by the tom when he caught me off guard. it ’ s like accidentally backing into an industrial fan with spurs. nonetheless, i learned the habits, diet and patterns of turkeys at an early age while watching this pair work their way across the pastures and woodlands around our farm. i love to hear world champion turkey hunters talking about the ideal range at which to shoot a gobbler. some will say once the gobbler is within 25 yards, squeeze the trigger on the shotgun. based on my youthful experiences with these turkeys, i know why that is. any closer and he might flog you. i ’ m joking of course, so don ’ t tell that to kids who are considering turkey hunting with an adult this spring. that wouldn ’ t be a bad marketing idea for the hunting industry, however. we have snake boots, so why not flog suits? after reading this article, many may scramble out to design a line of camouflage " flog gear " for turkey hunting. this spring, avoid the temptation to call too loud and too often when trying to entice a gobbler within range. if after a few simple yelps or purrs, you notice a gobbler headed your way, stop calling, and remain motionless and ready. use the john wayne philosophy for calling. he once said, " talk low, talk slow and don ’ t talk too much. " when calling, call low, call slow and don ’ t call too much.


the changing workforce the growth in inequality in the united states over the past few decades has many sources. a significant one is the changes in the labor market. first, movement from a manufacturing economy to a service economy eliminated many decent paying jobs that didn ’ t require much education. unions systematically lost ground in part because of this trend and because of government efforts to curb their influence. now more and more workers ( even in manufacturing ) are temps : during the 1990s, employers were developing an insatiable appetite for short - term labor to cut costs and respond to fluctuating demand. in the early 1980s, employment in the “ temporary help services ” industry — which covers both temp workers and employees of the firms that supply them — stood in the several hundreds of thousands. now it ’ s 2. 5 million, a seven - fold increase in less than four decades. by 2020, the bls foresees more than 440, 000 new jobs in the sector. in the meantime, the temp craze has expanded from air - conditioned offices to warehouses and construction sites. in 1990, a year after labor ready was founded, clerical workers made up 42 percent of the temp workforce, with blue - collar workers comprising about 25 percent. by 2000, the numbers were flipped, a phenomenon driven by the outsourcing of american manufacturing jobs. in 1989, according to a forthcoming article in the industrial and labor relations review, only 1 in 43 manufacturing jobs were temporary. by 2006, 1 in 11 were. temporary jobs, are less safe, pay less, and don ’ t provide health insurance. the workers in those jobs won ’ t be able to give their kids the chances, that working class parents could a generation ago. this defies easy solutions but unless we come up with some, a permanent underclass will be a reality.


situated with commanding view of the mouth of the niagara river, fort niagara has stood guard over the area for over three hundred years. it remains some of the oldest buildings in the upstate new york area. it has survived two wars, one siege, and has changed hands five times over its service. today the old fort sits on state lands with sports fields and picnic areas that once served as prison camps and training grounds. the french established their first fort on the site in 1678, known then as fort conti served as an armed trading post and terminus of the niagara portage road. however a winter decimated the fort ’ s population and was eventually abandoned. the french returned and reestablished themselves in the area in 1687, and by 1688 the fort became the centre of the fur trade for the region. extensive construction expanded the fort as tensions between the french and british empires threatened to spill into north america. the seven - years war, or french - indian war as it was known as in north america came to the fort in 1759 when british forces laid siege, eventually forcing the surrender of the fort in july 26, 1759. under british control, the renamed fort niagara was expanded yet again. the fort continued to be held by the british through the american revolution and remained a loyalist stronghold, throughout the conflict. it served as a base of operations for butler ’ s rangers. the british continued to hold onto the fort even after the treaty of paris was signed. it was not until 1796 that the jay treaty forced the british to turn over the forts on the american side of the boarder. the united states army took control of the fort. a relation between the troops and officers between fort niagara, and its opposite, fort george was amicable, and often commanding officers would have dinner with their counterparts. that of course all stopped when war was declared in 1812, fort niagara and fort george and their various batteries along the river exchanging artillery fire. the most intense exchange between the two occurred prior to the battle of fort george in 1813 which saw the british forces driven from the niagara region. but in december of 1813, following the burning of newark ( niagara - on - the - lake ) and york ; fort niagara found itself under british attack and through a clever surprise attack saw the union jack once again flying over the fort. after the treaty of ghent was ratified in february of 1815 the british once again turned fort niagara over to the united states. however the age of masonry forts was at an end, modern weapons, and advanced in technology discovered through the bloody american civil war saw