Sip & Savor
????At Sip & Savor, You'll enjoy the sights of the 2020 Greater Milwaukee International Car & Truck Show while you get FREE samples of beer & food from all of the participating vendors on Feb. 27th at The Wisconsin Center!????
Some of the participating brew vendors include: Good City Brewing, Brewfinity Brewing Co., The Explorium Brewpub, Melms Brewing Company, Wisconsin Brewing Company, Westallion Brewing Company, Potosi Brewing Company, Third Space Brewing, Raised Grain Brewing Company, Mershon's Artisan Cider, Lakefront Brewery, Cider House of Wisconsin, Copper State Brewing Co., Great Lakes Distillery, Gathering Place Brewing Company, East Troy Brewery, Pecatonica Beer Company, Sprecher Brewery, Rhinelander Brewing Company, Lacrosse Distillery, PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer and MORE!
Some of the participating food vendors include: Larry's Market, Peanut Butter & Jelly Deli, ABV Social, Carrie's Crispies, LuLu Cafe & Bar, Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering Co., The House of Corned Beef, Timber's - Double B’s BBQ Food Truck and MORE!
See a complete list & get your tickets today at: adamm.com/sip-n-savor
#mkeautoshowADAMM, the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee, works with dealers to increase professionalism and set high standards within the industry. Its primary mission is to help build good relationships among its member dealers and their customers.
Founded in 1907, ADAMM today is made up of 117 new car dealers in southeastern Wisconsin, concentrated in Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. These dealers represent a sizable amount of revenue, taxes and jobs each year — employing almost 7,400 people, paying out more that $312 million in payroll each year, generating more than $4 billion in sales, selling 34% of Wisconsin’s new cars and trucks and accounting for more than 22% of total retail sales in the six-county area.
Tom Palzewicz Kicks Off 2020 Campaign For Congress
Navy vet and businessman Tom Palzewicz kicked off his campaign yesterday with a very personal story that explains why he's running to represent Wisconsin's 5th congressional district in the upcoming election.
#FlipThe5th #WisconsinCounts #WisDems
Video by Menomonee Falls Action Team,
Recorded at Raised Grain Brewery Co in Waukesha, WI
Lisa Neubauer On Why She Lost 2019 Supreme Court Race
Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer explains what happened in her campaign for supreme court justice, and how it informs the upcoming April 2020 race.
#LisaNeubauer #scowis #WISupremeCourt
Video by Menomonee Falls Action Team,
Recorded at Raised Grain Brewing in Waukesha, WI
Milwaukee: A City Built on Water | Program |
[Original Airdate: April 22, 2015]
Historian John Gurda explores how the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan spurred Milwaukee's growth. The settlers used rivers and Lake Michigan to transport grain, lumber, leather and beer, but water was just as important for play as it was for work. Gurda explains how the Milwaukee River became a destination for fun. Learn how the lower Milwaukee River was eventually reduced to an open sewer by 1900, with Lake Michigan suffering similar indignities. Only in recent decades have the currents turned for the better. From the Milwaukee River Greenway to the reborn Menomonee Valley to the cultural theme park on our downtown lakefront, the patterns of the past are being reversed, providing cause for celebration as well as concern.
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Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | New Glarus (#805)
[Original Airdate: January 31, 2019]
It doesn’t take long to figure out the heritage of New Glarus. If the Swiss flags or the edelweiss at Brenda’s Blumenladen don’t give it away, the Alpine architecture and the brown Swiss cows all over town sure will! You know that people are proud when they name their organizations after the city. That’s just what New Glarus Brewing Company, New Glarus Welding, New Glarus Kinderchor and the New Glarus Hotel Restaurant did, which made them really easy for John to find. And he was happy to be “Swissified” by Chef Roland Furst, cultural expert Peter Etter and Swiss shop owner Esther Zgraggen. He was surprised when he was asked to milk the animals at the Voegeli and Lucky Dog farms, but at least he was good at it! John may never get to the original Glarus in Switzerland, but who cares? New Glarus is better anyway!
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Join Emmy Award-Winning actor John McGivern as he explores living, working and playing in Wisconsin's unique communities. John has visited more than 100 communities so far, with no end in sight!
ABOUT MILWAUKEE PBS
Milwaukee PBS is an award-winning multimedia producer and broadcaster of exceptional and meaningful local and national content. Licensed to Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee PBS is one of the highest-rated PBS stations in the country. Our unique, independent position in the community makes us the ideal source of community engagement as a storyteller, conversation facilitator and advocate. No matter where you come from or where you make your home, we encourage you to bring your world and Milwaukee into focus as a member of the Milwaukee PBS community.
Wisconsin troops return home
Your Comic Story featured on FOX6 News Milwaukee
YourComicStory was featured on FOX6 News Milwaukee. Our custom comic books and posters have been growing as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and much more.
They’re also popular with businesses of all types.
We are based in NYC with writers and artists all over the world.
Wisconsin | Wikipedia audio article
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Wisconsin ( (listen)) is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area and the 20th most populous. The state capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee, which is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The state is divided into 72 counties.
Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupies the western part of the state, with lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is second to Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European settlers entered the state, many of whom emigrated from Germany and Scandinavia. Like neighboring Minnesota, the state remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture.
Wisconsin is known as America's Dairyland because it is one of the nation's leading dairy producers, particularly famous for its cheese. Manufacturing, especially paper products, information technology (IT), cranberries, ginseng and tourism are also major contributors to the state's economy.
Wisconsin | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Wisconsin
00:01:31 1 Etymology
00:02:58 2 History
00:03:06 2.1 Early history
00:04:38 2.2 European settlements
00:07:49 2.3 U.S. territory
00:09:10 2.4 Statehood
00:11:10 2.5 Civil War
00:12:11 2.6 Economic progress
00:14:04 2.7 20th century
00:16:07 2.8 21st century
00:17:00 3 Geography
00:20:08 3.1 Climate
00:21:07 4 Demographics
00:21:17 4.1 Population
00:24:50 4.2 Religion
00:26:08 4.3 Crime
00:26:59 5 Government
00:27:36 5.1 Executive
00:28:17 5.2 Legislative
00:28:36 5.3 Judicial
00:29:29 5.4 Federal
00:29:47 5.5 Taxes
00:31:58 5.6 International relations
00:32:19 6 Politics
00:32:28 6.1 Federal elections
00:37:18 6.2 Lawmakers
00:38:22 6.3 Socialist politics
00:39:53 6.4 Pivotal votes
00:41:24 6.5 Swing to the right
00:42:15 7 Economy
00:43:37 7.1 Agriculture
00:45:14 7.2 Manufacturing
00:45:47 7.3 Consumer goods
00:46:25 7.4 Tourism
00:47:45 7.5 Film industry
00:48:23 7.6 Energy
00:49:05 8 Transportation
00:49:14 8.1 Airports
00:49:30 8.2 Major highways
00:49:49 8.3 Rail service
00:50:11 9 Important municipalities
00:51:29 10 Education
00:52:44 11 Culture
00:53:46 11.1 Art
00:53:54 11.1.1 Music
00:54:38 11.1.2 Architecture
00:55:16 11.2 Alcohol culture
00:57:00 12 Recreation
00:57:59 13 Sports
01:03:28 14 Notable people
01:03:37 15 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Wisconsin ( (listen)) is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area and the 20th most populous. The state capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee, which is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The state is divided into 72 counties.
Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupies the western part of the state, with lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is second to Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European settlers entered the state, many of whom emigrated from Germany and Scandinavia. Like neighboring Minnesota, the state remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture.
Wisconsin is known as America's Dairyland because it is one of the nation's leading dairy producers, particularly famous for its cheese. Manufacturing, especially paper products, information technology (IT), cranberries, ginseng and tourism are also major contributors to the state's economy.
The Making of Milwaukee: The Next Chapter | Program |
[Original Airdate: October 6, 2016]
The Making of Milwaukee: The Next Chapter celebrates the tenth anniversary of the history-making television series. It begins where the series ended. The new segment updates some of what has happened in Milwaukee since 2006. It looks at business, technology, sports, economics, politics, social issues, and of course, its people.
For more information about The Making of Milwaukee, visit our website:
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Wisconsin | Wikipedia audio article
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Wisconsin
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Wisconsin ( (listen)) is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area and the 20th most populous. The state capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee, which is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The state is divided into 72 counties.
Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupies the western part of the state, with lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is second to Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European settlers entered the state, many of whom emigrated from Germany and Scandinavia. Like neighboring Minnesota, the state remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture.
Wisconsin is known as America's Dairyland because it is one of the nation's leading dairy producers, particularly famous for its cheese. Manufacturing, especially paper products, information technology (IT), cranberries, ginseng and tourism are also major contributors to the state's economy.
Around the Corner with John McGivern | Program | The John Gurda Hour (#414)
[Original Airdate: April 23, 2015]
In our final episode of the season, it’s all about history and John Gurda - for an hour! During this season’s travels, John identified seven topics that he wanted to explore more fully: The Wade House (Greenbush), lannon stone (from Lannon – surprise!) and brownstone (Bayfield), Grant Park (South Milwaukee), the North Point Lighthouse (Milwaukee’s Lake Park), Great Lakes ship building (Sturgeon Bay) and the East Troy Electric Railroad (we don’t really have to tell you where this one is, right?).
In our regular community episodes of Around the Corner with John McGivern, we ask John Gurda to give us a three-minute version of the community’s history. Yep, three minutes. Well, for history buffs or nostalgic types, it’s just not enough time, right? So sit back and enjoy an hour of John Gurda relating what was by showing what is still here.
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Join Emmy Award-Winning actor John McGivern as he explores living, working and playing in Wisconsin's unique communities. John has visited more than 100 communities so far, with no end in sight!
ABOUT MILWAUKEE PBS
Milwaukee PBS is an award-winning multimedia producer and broadcaster of exceptional and meaningful local and national content. Licensed to Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee PBS is one of the highest-rated PBS stations in the country. Our unique, independent position in the community makes us the ideal source of community engagement as a storyteller, conversation facilitator and advocate. No matter where you come from or where you make your home, we encourage you to bring your world and Milwaukee into focus as a member of the Milwaukee PBS community.
Wisconsin | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Wisconsin
00:01:31 1 Etymology
00:02:58 2 History
00:03:07 2.1 Early history
00:04:38 2.2 European settlements
00:07:51 2.3 U.S. territory
00:09:12 2.4 Statehood
00:11:12 2.5 Civil War
00:12:14 2.6 Economic progress
00:14:07 2.7 20th century
00:16:11 2.8 21st century
00:17:03 3 Geography
00:20:13 3.1 Climate
00:21:13 4 Demographics
00:21:22 4.1 Population
00:24:57 4.2 Religion
00:26:15 4.3 Crime
00:27:07 5 Government
00:27:44 5.1 Executive
00:28:25 5.2 Legislative
00:28:44 5.3 Judicial
00:29:37 5.4 Federal
00:29:55 5.5 Taxes
00:32:06 5.6 International relations
00:32:27 6 Politics
00:32:36 6.1 Federal elections
00:37:27 6.2 Lawmakers
00:38:31 6.3 Socialist politics
00:40:02 6.4 Pivotal votes
00:41:33 6.5 Swing to the right
00:42:25 7 Economy
00:43:47 7.1 Agriculture
00:45:24 7.2 Manufacturing
00:45:58 7.3 Consumer goods
00:46:35 7.4 Tourism
00:47:55 7.5 Film industry
00:48:34 7.6 Energy
00:49:16 8 Transportation
00:49:25 8.1 Airports
00:49:41 8.2 Major highways
00:50:00 8.3 Rail service
00:50:22 9 Important municipalities
00:51:40 10 Education
00:52:55 11 Culture
00:53:58 11.1 Art
00:54:06 11.1.1 Music
00:54:50 11.1.2 Architecture
00:55:28 11.2 Alcohol culture
00:57:13 12 Recreation
00:58:13 13 Sports
01:03:42 14 Notable people
01:03:52 15 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Wisconsin ( (listen)) is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area and the 20th most populous. The state capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee, which is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The state is divided into 72 counties.
Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupies the western part of the state, with lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is second to Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of European settlers entered the state, many of whom emigrated from Germany and Scandinavia. Like neighboring Minnesota, the state remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture.
Wisconsin is known as America's Dairyland because it is one of the nation's leading dairy producers, particularly famous for its cheese. Manufacturing, especially paper products, information technology (IT), cranberries, ginseng and tourism are also major contributors to the state's economy.
The 700 Club Super Sunday Event
Did you know that there are fundamental spiritual laws that govern the success or failure of every human endeavor?!
WATCH NOW for a special 700 Club Super Sunday event as we highlight amazing stories of personal breakthrough. Also, find out how you can get a special gift—a copy of Pat Robertson’s newest book, Ten Laws for Success, a comprehensive guidebook to success—God’s way!
Choke Points: Global Water, Food and Energy Crises
GRCC, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan, presents Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue and Liz Kirkwood, FLOW (For Love of Water)
Water outlines Michigan’s geography and culture. And, with climate change and national water scarcity, it could define a much greater share of our economy. Mr. Schneider reports on the mega trends influencing global water supply and use. Demand for energy and food in an era of diminishing fresh water reserves has weakened national economies, destabilized governments, touched off civic rebellions, and put pressure on the world’s biggest financial institutions.
Executive Director of FLOW (a water law and policy center), and an environmental lawyer, Ms. Kirkwood highlights water, energy, and environmental governance issues. She was the leading force in shaping the “Oil & Water Don’t Mix” campaign to address the Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
Both hailing from Traverse City, our panelists illustrate the challenges posed by significant water risks here in Michigan and beyond.
Milwaukee | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:02:25 1 History
00:02:35 1.1 Name
00:03:17 1.2 Native American Milwaukee
00:05:36 1.3 Milwaukee since European settlement
00:20:43 1.4 Historic neighborhoods
00:24:05 2 Geography
00:25:48 2.1 Cityscape
00:27:56 2.2 Climate
00:31:56 2.3 Water
00:33:14 3 Demographics
00:34:41 3.1 2010 Census
00:37:39 3.2 Ethnic groups
00:41:32 3.3 Religion
00:44:09 4 Economy
00:44:18 4.1 Early economy
00:47:43 4.2 Brewing
00:51:31 4.3 Milwaukee's economy today
00:54:43 5 Culture
00:55:29 5.1 Museums
00:55:38 5.1.1 Art
00:57:09 5.1.2 Science and natural history
01:00:18 5.1.3 Social and cultural history
01:04:02 5.2 Arenas and performing arts
01:04:38 5.3 Public art and monuments
01:04:59 5.4 City of Festivals
01:06:49 5.5 Cuisine
01:07:47 5.6 Music
01:11:47 5.7 Municipal wireless
01:12:39 6 Sports
01:14:22 7 Parks and recreation
01:15:26 7.1 Parks and nature centers
01:16:04 7.2 Milwaukee County public markets
01:17:13 8 Government and politics
01:21:18 8.1 Crime
01:22:25 8.2 Poverty
01:23:00 9 Education
01:23:10 9.1 Primary and secondary education
01:24:46 9.2 Higher education
01:24:59 10 Media
01:28:08 11 Infrastructure
01:28:18 11.1 Health care
01:29:53 11.2 Transportation
01:30:03 11.2.1 Airports
01:31:35 11.2.2 Intercity rail and bus
01:33:05 11.2.3 Transit
01:34:35 11.2.4 Highways
01:39:51 11.2.5 Water
01:40:28 11.2.6 Bicycle
01:43:44 11.2.7 Walkability
01:44:32 11.2.8 Modal characteristics
01:45:42 11.3 City development
01:47:46 12 Notable people
01:47:55 13 Sister cities
01:48:12 13.1 Friendship cities
01:48:33 14 See also
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Milwaukee (, locally ) is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and the fifth-largest city in the Midwestern United States. The seat of the eponymous county, it is on Lake Michigan's western shore. Ranked by its estimated 2014 population, Milwaukee was the 31st largest city in the United States. The city's estimated population in 2017 was 595,351. Milwaukee is the main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area which had a population of 2,043,904 in the 2014 census estimate. It is the third-most densely populated metropolitan area in the Midwest, surpassed only by Chicago and Detroit, respectively .Milwaukee is considered a Gamma global city as categorized by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network with a regional GDP of over $105 billion.
The first Europeans to pass through the area were French Catholic Jesuit missionaries, who were ministering to Native Americans, and fur traders. In 1818, the French Canadian explorer Solomon Juneau settled in the area, and in 1846, Juneau's town combined with two neighboring towns to incorporate as the city of Milwaukee. Large numbers of German immigrants arrived during the late 1840s, after the German revolutions, with Poles and other eastern European immigrants arriving in the following decades. Milwaukee is known for its brewing traditions, begun with the German immigrants.
Beginning in the early 21st century, the city has been undergoing its largest construction boom since the 1960s. Major new additions to the city in the past two decades include the Milwaukee Riverwalk, the Wisconsin Center, Miller Park, The Hop (streetcar system), an expansion to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and Pier Wisconsin, as well as major renovations to the UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Fiserv Forum opened in late 2018.