Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 1, 2009
Predicting the biggest events of this decade
We're 31 days away from 2010 and in the coming weeks, news magazines will begin to debate what events dominated and shaped the first decade of the 21st century. These would be my predictions, for the most influential national events and Milwaukee stories in the last decade. And to add debate to controversy, I've ranked them from the most important on down.
Tags: biggest events of decade, 2000-20009, barack obama, hurricane katrina, housing crash, calatrava, miller park, brewers, harley-davidson, facebook, twitter, social media, newspapers, survivor, reality television, enron, george bush

Marketplace - Nov. 4, 2009
Can Wandell steer Harley back to hog heaven?
I have never played poker with Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell. But if I did, and he went "all in" with his chips on a crucial hand, I'd look him in the eyes. And then I'd probably fold.
Tags: harley-davidson, hog, motorcycles, keith wandell

Marketplace - Oct. 28, 2009
Micromanaging employees to death
A natural reaction for many companies in the Great Recession has been to tighten managerial controls on everything from office supplies and cold-call sales schedules to travel expenses. The authors of a new book contend that "we are micromanaging our employees to death."
Tags: Quadracci, Quad/Graphics, QuadTech, Karl Fritchen, Harley-Davidson, Richard Teerlink, Brian Carney, Isaac Getz, Freedom, Inc.

Marketplace - Aug. 19, 2009
Baird still bullish about Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Inc. is closing plants and laying off thousands of people, while sales of its motorcycles are falling, the company has excess capacity and its profits dropped 91 percent in the second quarter.
Tags: harley-davidson, harley, motorcycles, economy

Living - March 29, 2009
Sound-off: Are motorcycles more dangerous than cars?
Every year, Spring brings a fresh batch sounds, including bird chirps, children's voices and the rumble of motorcycles. What are your thoughts on this mode of transportation? Is motorcycle riding dangerous ... or not?
Tags: motorcycles, harley, harley-davidson, bike safety, crash

Harley Guide - Sept. 2, 2008
Video of the Day: A "Wooly" time at the Lakefront
It didn't take long for video of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's epic Harley-Davidson concert to hit YouTube. Here is a clip of "Wooly Bully."
Tags: springsteen, harley-davidson, wooly bully

Harley Guide - Aug. 31, 2008
Springsteen rocks The Roadhouse at Harley party
If the folks at Harley-Davidson were at all embarrassed by the reception Elton John received at the 100th anniversary five years ago, they can strut proudly in the wake of a tour de force concert by Bruce Springsteen Saturday night.
Tags: springsteen, harley-davidson, 105th anniversary

Harley Guide - Aug. 30, 2008
Harley is fun, but lack of helmets is a brain-twister
I was out of town during Harley's 100th Anniversary bash five years ago, so this weekend is my first real introduction to the festivities.
Tags: harley-davidson, harley fest, helmets, bikers, nanakusa

Harley Guide - Aug. 30, 2008
The world roars through Milwaukee
The Harley-Davidson 105th parade brought thousands and thousands people to Downtown Milwaukee. The streets roared and crowds cheered.
Tags: 105th, parade, Harley, Harley-Davidson, bikers, ride

Harley Guide - Aug. 30, 2008
What songs will Springsteen play tonight?
The discussion may seem frivolous, but die-hard Springsteen fans spend a lot of time obsessing about what songs the E Street Band will play first, last and in-between.
Tags: bruce springsteen, set lists, magic tour, harley-davidson

Harley Guide - Aug. 29, 2008
Amazing engineering feat at a big Harley bash
The V-Twin engine is impressive. The bike modifications are amazing. But the "World's Largest Beer Bong," takes the case.
Tags: harley-davidson, 105th anniversary, silk exotic, beer bong

Travel & Visitors Guide - Aug. 29, 2008
Harley-Davidson Museum a slice of Hog heaven
Encompassing 105 years of history, the $78 million Harley-Davidson Museum opens its doors to the public last month at 6th and Canal Streets.
Tags: harley-davidson, museum, canal street, menomonee valley, willie g. davidson

Harley Guide - Aug. 28, 2008
Video of the Day: Hanging with Jesse and Kid
Kid Rock and Jesse James are hanging out in Brew City tonight for the Harley-Davidson 105th anniversary. Here is a video of them doing their thing.
Tags: kid rock, jesse james, harley-davidson, 105th anniversary

Harley Guide - Aug. 26, 2008
Video of the Day: Get your motor running...
Strip away all the bands, beer, block parties and black and orange from this weekend's festivities and what do you have? Motorcycles and engines, that's what.
Tags: harley-davidson, v-twin, national geographic

Harley Guide - Aug. 26, 2008
All signs point to an unforgettable ride on E Street
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, known for their rollicking live shows and provocative set lists, will pull out all the stops for Harley-Davidson's 105th anniversary bash Saturday night at the lakefront.
Tags: springsteen, e street band, harley-davidson, 105th anniversary