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    At Von Trier's drinking a Hot Toddy. Glad this place didn't close for good.
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    About 20 people at Von Trier, 30 minutes after reopening. Folks clearly missed this place. Our German coworker Drew Wagner is drooling now.
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    Quick verdict on Von Trier: clean, traditional (just needs echt musik) good beer choices. A good German bar in Milwaukee.
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Fantasy Football Forecast: Week 14
In Sports Commentary
By Eric Huber - 4:28 p.m.
Many Fantasy Football leagues are heading to the playoffs this weekend and the guys at RapidDraft.com are here with their tips and picks for the week.
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Cutline: Ryan Grant and the Packers head to Chicago to meet the Bears this week.
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In Kids & Family
Family Weekend Roundup: Dec. 11-13, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 3:02 p.m.
The holiday fun continues this weekend in Milwaukee. Take the kids to see Santa in a variety of festive settings or ...
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In Bars & Clubs Briefs
Byron's Beer Garden and Bistro is closed
By Jeff Sherman - 2:43 p.m.
The Riverwalk has lost a patio destination as Byron's Beer Garden and Bistro, 106 W. Wells St., has closed.
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In Milwaukee Buzz
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: December 10, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 1:14 p.m.
The cold weather has the OnMilwaukee.com editorial office hunkering down with some good music, warming up with a tasty ...
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In Movies & TV
OnMedia: Stossel has a new myth-busting platform
By Tim Cuprisin - 11:00 a.m.
Libertarian myth buster John Stossel moves from ABC to the Fox Business Network for a weekly program that premieres ...
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In Arts & Entertainment
Going back in time with Cirque du Soleil in Chicago
By Damien Jaques - 9:06 a.m.
Cirque du Soleil drifts slightly from its traditional form with "Banana Shpeel," which blends the trademark acrobatics ...
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In Holiday Guide
Kwanzaa pays homage to African-American heritage
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 5:22 a.m.
The non-religious holiday Kwanzaa (meaning "first fruits of the harvest") celebrates African-American heritage as a ...
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In Holiday Guide
Red Kettle Campaign rings in "Season of Giving"
By Andrew Wagner - Wednesday
For more than 100 years, Salvation Army volunteers have been ringing bells and encouraging people to drop their spare ...
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In Dining
Milwaukee's street food guide
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
Here at OnMilwaukee.com, we're delighted to see all sorts of new vendors pop up on the streets of Brew City. From pizza ...
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In Holiday Guide
Forget the bargains -- go high-end holiday shopping
By Drew Olson - Wednesday
With the tight economy, it seems like everybody is looking is looking for a bargain this holiday season. What would ...
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In Movies & TV
OnMedia: A slushy climax to days of weather warnings
By Tim Cuprisin - Wednesday
For a couple days, we'd been warned that it was coming. And while some areas away from the lake did get a big snowfall, ...
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In Politics
In search of true news and critical analysis
By Steve Jagler - Wednesday
Like the habits of news consumers, the news itself is in a state of evolution. But along the way, the news has become ...
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In Holiday Guide
The perfect holiday playlist requires special songs
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
The best way to get into the holiday spirit -- besides the decorations, snow and festive parties -- is through music.
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In Milwaukee Buzz
Blizzard Blog: Dec. 8-9, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Tuesday
Welcome, winter. the first snowfall of the season has come to Milwaukee and, like the local television stations, our ...
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In Movies & TV
Local film "Starts Friday" starts Thursday at The Times
By Bobby Tanzilo - Tuesday
When Kenosha-area filmmaker Ben Lewandowski started working on his film "Starts Friday" in 1999, he had no idea it would ...
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In Dining
Moct reintroduces food with new appetizer menu
By Julie Lawrence - Tuesday
As of late November, the kitchen at Moct was back up and running and producing a completely new menu. Whereas Cafe Fabrika ...
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In Movies & TV
OnMedia: Packers pull in a healthy prime-time crowd
By Tim Cuprisin - Tuesday
It wasn't nearly as big as the matchup with the Vikings, but Channel 12's simulcast of ESPN's "Monday Night Football" ...
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In Sports
Do athletes and celebs waive the right to privacy?
By Dave Begel - Tuesday
After following the Tiger Woods saga, Dave Begel isn't sure whether or not athletes and celebrities should be granted ...
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In Holiday Guide
Winter staycations let you chill close to home
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Tuesday
When the temperature drops and the flakes start flying, it's not unusual to turn your thoughts toward a vacation -- ...
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In Sports
Green Bay Replay: Packers 27, Ravens 14
By Drew Olson - Tuesday
The wind was blowing and the penalty flags were flying during "Monday Night Football" at Lambeau Field. The Packers ...
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In Kids & Family
Interview with a clown
By Molly Snyder Edler - Monday
Arguably, we've interviewed a lot of clowns over the years (ba dum dum), but this is the first time a real, floppy-footed, ...
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In Arts & Entertainment
Driving Me Crazy
By ItsMrLucky - 10:23 a.m.
Wednesday December 9th, 2009 - Chicago, IL   The white death didn’t kill us after all. The way the media made it sound, life was over as we ...

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 Milwaukee Buzz
OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Dec. 11-13
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In Living Blogs
Third-hand smoke finally getting some air time What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Bobby Tanzilo - 3:01 p.m.
I guess I'm behind the times, because I first heard of third-hand smoke today. You know when you come home from the ... Read more
 
In Marketplace Blogs
What is Google Wave? What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Andy Tarnoff - 12:21 p.m.
I just received an invitation to preview Google Wave. I don't remember asking for the invitation, but I signed up anyway. ... Read more
 
In Dining Blogs
Charro impresses from salsa to snapper What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Jeff Sherman - 9:14 a.m.
Jeff Sherman had his first meal at Charro, 729 N. Milwaukee St., a few weekends ago. All around, he says, it was a great ... Read more
 
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In Marketplace Blogs
Property tax bills available online What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Jeff Sherman - Wednesday
If you're a homeowner in Milwaukee, it's that time of the year. Property tax bills are now available for viewing online. ... Read more
 
In Bars & Clubs Blogs
Desperate Housewives' Jesse Metcalfe in town Friday night What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Jeff Sherman - Wednesday
Jesse Metcalfe, of "Desperate Housewives" fame, comes to town Friday night. He'll celebrate his 31st birthday at Suite, ... Read more
 
In Dining Blogs
Six courses of self-indulgence What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Maureen Post - Wednesday
Last night's wine dinner at Mo's -- A Place for Steaks was a lesson in indulgence. A six-course spread prepared by visiting ... Read more
 
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In Holiday Guide Blogs
A gift a day: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas" DVD What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Molly Snyder Edler - Wednesday
Sure, I would have preferred to have gone through life without seeing Danny DeVito naked, but it was a small price to ... Read more
 
In Movies & TV Blogs
Stormageddon '09: It's not Channel 58's fault What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Tim Cuprisin - Tuesday
Milwaukee's CBS affiliate was wall-to-wall with weather coverage tonight -- against its will. Blame it on a network ... Read more
 
In Marketplace Blogs
Creative ways to get customers out during the storm What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Bobby Tanzilo - Tuesday
I hate snow as much as the next guy -- maybe more than the next guy. I don't mind a dusting or the pretty little flakes. ... Read more
 
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Tim Cuprisin
Stormageddon '09: It's not Channel 58's fault
Posted on Dec. 8, 2009 - 8:20 p.m.
Molly Snyder Edler
A gift a day: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas" DVD
Posted on Dec. 9, 2009 - 05:19 a.m.
Julie Lawrence
Picking the right resolution this new year
Posted on Dec. 8, 2009 - 3:09 p.m.
Drew Olson
Ravens' Rice apologizes for slamming Lambeau
Posted on Dec. 8, 2009 - 3:42 p.m.
Maureen Post
Six courses of self-indulgence
Posted on Dec. 9, 2009 - 2:42 p.m.
Jeff Sherman
Byron's Beer Garden and Bistro is closed
Posted on Dec. 10, 2009 - 2:43 p.m.
Bobby Tanzilo
Third-hand smoke finally getting some air time
Posted on Dec. 10, 2009 - 3:01 p.m.
Andy Tarnoff
What is Google Wave?
Posted on Dec. 10, 2009 - 12:21 p.m.
Andrew Wagner
A gift a day: Boxed spices
Posted on Dec. 8, 2009 - 3:48 p.m.
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