text: Front 2nd-room remote Back Remote Photos (4) Video View larger Denon DRA-697CI XM-ready stereo receiver Item #: 033DRA697C 12 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $599.99 Shop all Stereo Receivers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Dave Bar You'll enjoy powerful and precise stereo sound with this versatile receiver from Denon. The DRA-697CI boasts 100 watts per channel of clean, high-current Denon amplification plus some fun entertainment options. You can integrate your iPod®, tune in XM Satellite Radio, and take advantage of flexible multi-room audio/video operation. Renowned Denon performance Advanced engineering and high-quality construction are the hallmarks of Denon receivers. The '697CI features an exclusive Denon design that isolates delicate low-level signals from the receiver's high-powered amplifier circuitry. This smart configuration helps the receiver maintain maximum signal purity and reproduce your music with enhanced clarity and precision. Versatile connections for multi-room audio The receiver's back panel offers enough inputs to hook up a total of six components, including a turntable, and three audio/video components. Three-room/two-source capability gives you flexible whole-house entertainment options. You can enjoy one audio or video source in your main room while housemates watch or listen to another source in two additional rooms. (You'll need amplifiers or powered speakers for the second and third rooms.) Or, if you don't need to play multiple sources simultaneously, use the DRA-697CI's extra set of speaker outputs to power an additional pair of speakers in another room. With this simpler setup, you won't need to buy a second amplifier. iPod integration Add the optional Denon ASD-11R to get more enjoyment from your iPod. You can listen to your digital music collection with the outstanding sound quality of the DRA-697CI and your best speakers. The dock also features an S-video output that lets you view your iPod's photos and videos on a TV. You can also use the receiver's remote to control your iPod while it's docked. XM Satellite Radio compatibility The DRA-397 lets you tune in traditional AM/FM radio stations and even enjoy exciting XM Satellite Radio programming on your system. Simply add an optional XM tuner kit and an XM subscription to access more than 170 digital channels of music, talk, news, and sports. Product Highlights:100 watts x 2 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakersXM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM tuner kit)iPod integration (requires optional Denon ASD-11R dock)Signal Level Divided Construction chassisPure Direct mode bypasses tone, balance, and loudness controls for cleaner sound3-room/2-source capability (composite video and stereo preamp outputs for 2nd and 3rd rooms)56 AM/FM presets3 audio (including phono) and 3 A/V (composite video) inputsfront-panel and remote switching for 2 pairs of main speakers1 mono RCA output for powered subwooferpreamp-out/main-in loop for system expansionRS-232C port for automated control systemsexpansion slot for future upgrade to HD Radiodetachable power cordbinding post speaker connectorsheadphone jackmultibrand remote for main roombasic remote for second room (requires a remote control extender, not included)17-1/8"W x 6-3/4"H x 17-1/2"Dweight: 23 lbs.warranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee The sound solution for the less-is-more movement On one hand, you want something that sounds much better than an iPod® or Bluetooth® speaker. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Denon DRA-697CI Written By Bob, Guilford, CT on Sunday, April 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was so impressed with our purchase of the Denon DRA-697CI receiver, I then bought a second one. Pros: Has everything that I expected and then some. Receives a lot more stations then our older more expensive ARV 7000 Harmon Kardon Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No Did Not Last Long Written By saj123, Chicago on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It burned out in about 6 months on my high end bookshelf speakers. Light codes indicate that it must be professionally repaired. I tried the factory resets, etc anyway, to no avail. I'm annoyed that my Denon could not handle being pushed hard about 3 days (3hrs each day) a week for 6 months. Since then, I purchased another amp from crutchfield by a brand that starts with "M" and so far so good! Pros: Very good sound, feels heavy for the size which I like. Cons: Distorts a lot at higher levels, so I could only push it to about 80% which is pretty loud for my smaller room size, does not last long if pushed hard. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No BAD Written By Anonymous, Wappingers NY on Sunday, April 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) over heats even at very low volumes Pros: none, waist of money Cons: unit over heats even using headphones 4 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No didnt last Written By John B, South MS on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Bought home stereo package from dealer who suggested Denon. The 2year warranty expired in March and the unit quit working in April. It would power on then just turn its self right back off. We probably used the whole house stereo once a month for parties otherwise the unit was off. Hard to believe this thing would not last forever even much just 2 years with limited use. We were told a repair would be 450. What the heck could cost 450 to fix? Yuck! 7 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Music Enthusiast Written By Bob M, Dexter, ME on Friday, January 07, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have just ordered a whole new stereo from Crutchfield and I expect it to be a lifetime investment that I can add on to. My receiver choices were limited to two channel stereo, since I use this system almost exclusively for music. From years of experience and listening to literally hundreds of music systems, I only considered Denon, Marantz, and Onkyo. After countless hours of research, and with the help of Crutchfield representative Bill (digging for answers of dozens of hard questions), I settled on the Denon. Denon was the only receiver I considered that had a loudness filter. A small detail, but since I listen to music for hours each day and ususally as background music for daily life, this feature boosts bass and treble at low volumes, to ensure a full sound spectrum at any listening level. This is ultimatly what sold me on the receiver that was delivered yesterday. In it's eight hours of use, I have tried out many of the features (but not all) and have been completely impressed. The expansion loop on the back of the unit works well to route your sound out to an equalizer and then back into the amplifier. The most useful feature is the ability to set the levels of all speakers independently. This is very useful if your favorite chair is not perfectly centered between your speakers. Denon has breathed new life into my music. I have extremely discriminating tastes and, in spite of this, I could not be happier! 14 out of 16 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No DELIGHTED Written By Art, Charlottesville VA on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 I combined this receiver with Polk TSi400 speakers, which are far from top of the line, and a Polk 8-inch woofer (free with the speakers), and it brings my classical CDs to life. The sound was accurate, enveloping and frankly moving. At high-volume I got goosebumps. This receiver allows me to notice all sorts of things: intonation issues in the orchestra, brass players breathing, articulation subtleties, and even page turning on stage. Its the next best thing to going to a live concert. I had gone a long time without good stereo equipment, and I am very pleased with my setup. If anyone is trying to decide between a Bose 3.2.1 or equivalent small speaker system, and a big reciever with floor speakers, get the big receiver!!! The Denon DRA-697CI with Polk TSi400 and 8-inch woofer .... so worth it. Also, the movie Gladiator never sounded better. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Decent product.... while it worked Written By BC, Youngstown, OH on Thursday, December 16, 2010 The other reviews covered most everything... but my big beef is with the total failure of my system for no discernible reason three years after purchasing it, one of those years being unused. No wonder they only give you a two year warranty. 2 stars for being decent when it worked. 3 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice equipment Written By Anonymous, Corn Tundra, IL. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Powerful, clean sound from this receiver. With XM, Ipod hookup, and subwoofer out, it is perfect for my needs. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Denon DRA-697CI Written By Walter, Hazel Crest, Il. on Sunday, March 01, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am speechless and surprise how the Denon DRA-697C1 unit performs in concert with my most recent purchase of Klipsch speakers (2). 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Decent Receiver... Written By Ruben, El Mirage, AZ on Sunday, December 02, 2007 First, I have to say that I've owned and listened to alot of different Denon Receivers and Intergrated Amps. I'm kind of comparing this Receiver to the others as far as this review goes. The Tuner on this model is one of the best tuners I've ever listened to, the music is very clear and well defined, and the sensetivity is pretty good aswell. It looks like Denon is cutting alot of corners on there quality features like THD levels, they are a little higher than their Receivers from a few years back and I really don't like digital volume control on stereo receivers, I just think that having to turn the volume knob 5 times to get to high party levels is kind of wimpy. Harman seems to have went that same route also as far as the digital volume. I just can't feel the power on this Receiver like the older ones. I think that the anolog volume knob is one of the big features on the older powerful Receivers, you barely need to turn the knob and your good. If your familiar with the loudness control knob on the older models, Denon no longer has that feature on any of their Receivers , If your sensetive to hissing, you will not like this Receiver, it has a hiss that is very noticable at low levels, I can here it from six feet away when the volume is all the way down. CD's sound very good if recorded very good. Overall, I think this Receiver is decent for the price I paid for it. I think alot of companys like Denon are getting greedy and giving us more junk features that most of us will never use and now are doing away with the good quality features that most us Denon fans liked on the older denon products in this price range. If you need to have that old style power Reciever in this price range get Yamaha... 25 out of 29 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Preformance as expected from Denon Written By Ted, Roanoke, Virginia on Friday, November 09, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this receiver to replace a twenty one year old Denon receiver that was damaged in an electrical storm. The DRA-697CI was easy to hook up and sounded GREAT! I just hope it is as well built as my old receiver which was made in Japan. (The DRA-697CI is made in China) I think you must go to the top of the line units to get a unit made in Japan. I haven't quite mastered the remote as far as programing it to control my other componets but I'm working on it! You will not be disapointed with the DRA-697CI. The folks at Crutchfield were very helpful in helping me decide on which Denon unit would work best for my existing system. Many thanks! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No The Best 2-channel Receiver I've used Yet! Written By sean, Holbrook, NY on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This Receiver powered 4 pairs of BOSTON ACCOUSTICSVOYAGER SERIES SPEAKERS with a 4 pos. volume control switcher. I had it cranked all the way!the amp just wouldnt give up... very pleased!! 33 out of 39 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual AM/FM/Stereo receiver RC-1052 Wireless remote control with 2 "AA" batteries RC-1056 Zone 2/3 wireless remote control with 2 "AAA" batteries 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 5' AC power cord Operating Instructions (English/French) Warranty sheet "Denon Service Network" sheet Features and Specs General Stereo RMS Power (watts) 100 THD in Stereo 0.08 % Frequency Bandwidth (stereo) 20-20k Hz FM Sensitivity 11.2 dBf Signal To Noise Ratio 98dB Phono Signal to Noise Ratio Not Given iPod Controls --- iPod DAC Bypass --- AirPlay Compatible No Internet Ready No Wired or Wireless Network No DLNA Certified No HD Radio Tuner No Satellite Radio Ready Optional XM tuner Multi-Room Yes Total Number of Zones 3 Audio Dubbing Yes Multibrand Remote Control Yes Learning Remote No On-Screen Display No Width (inches) 17-1/8 Height (inches) 6-3/4 Depth (inches) 17-1/2 Weight (pounds) 23.15 Parts Warranty 2 Years Labor Warranty 2 Years Inputs & Outputs Headphone Output 1/4" USB Connections No Phono Input 1 Video Inputs 3 Total Audio Inputs 3 Digital Audio Inputs None Preamp Outputs 5 Speaker Output Pairs 2 Product Research Audio Features Video Features Remote Control Add-on Devices Audio Features Overview: The Denon DRA-697CI is a 2-channel stereo amplifier that not only features standard audio/video connections but also comes equipped with iPod, XM Satellite Radio and dual zone capabilities. High-Quality Power Amplifier: With 100 watts of power per channel (at 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD), the DRA-697CI delivers solid, reliable audio performance even when driving both A and B speaker systems at the same time. Signal Level Divided Construction Chassis Design: The circuit handling low-level signals has been divided into separate blocks to ensure that influences from these signals on each other are held to an absolute minimum. This new chassis design, known as the Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC), preserves the purity of the signal, allowing it to be reproduced with much greater fidelity and clarity. CI (Custom Integration): Custom Integration is Denon's certification to custom installers that models marked with the "CI" stamp have advanced connectivity and control features often required for custom home integration and theater applications using premium control systems. A and B Speakers: The receiver is equipped with both A and B speakers. You can play either pair of speakers or both pair of speakers at the same time. Headphones: When you plug your headphones into the front headphone jack of this receiver, no sound is produced from the other speakers automatically. Multi-Zone System: When the outputs of Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 Out terminals are wired and connected to separate power amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms other than the Main Zone in which this unit and the playback devices are installed. Not only can you supply audio into another room, Zone 2 and Zone 3 can also supply video into different rooms of your home. The audio and video connections for Zone 2 and Zone 3 are composite. Audio Connections: The Denon DRA-697CI is equipped with the following audio inputs and outputs. Phones (front-panel): Standard headphone jack CD Input: Stereo RCA jacks CD-R/Tape Input/Output: Stereo RCA jacks Speakers: Binding post outputs for front A and front B speakers (not 5-way, because a plastic collar prevents their use with spade lugs and they are positioned too far apart to be used with dual banana plugs) Subwoofer Pre-Out: Mono RCA connection for a powered subwoofer Main In: Stereo RCA connection used to accept signal from a pre-amp Pre-Out: Stereo RCA connection used to send signal to a power amp Pure Direct: This mode reproduces the sound with extremely high quality. The audio signals do not pass through the tone circuits and the display is turned off so these components cannot affect the audio signal. Loudness: You can turn the loudness function on when listening to music at low volume. The loudness feature enhances the low and high frequencies at low volumes so you can enjoy your music at any volume level. Bass/Treble Control: You can adjust the Bass and Treble control independently from -10 dB to +10dB. Tone Defeat: Turn the Tone Defeat feature "On" if you do not want the Bass and Treble to be adjustable. Speaker Level Adjustment: You can adjust the sound level for the left and right speaker and the subwoofer individually from -12 dB to +12 dB. This is helpful when one of the speakers is further away from the listening location than the other. Muting: You can turn the sound completely off temporarily to your speakers by selecting the Mute function. Auto Preset Memory: This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory. Preset Memory: You can store up to 56 broadcast stations. The stations are separated into 7 groups; 8 stations per group (A to G). Simultaneous Recording: The signals of the source selected with the Input Selector are output simultaneously to the CD-R/Tape and VCR REC OUT terminals to make recording through the amplifier simple. AC Outlets: 3 switched AC outlets, maximum total 120W 1Amp. Last Function Memory: This unit is equipped with a last function memory, which stores the input and output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power was switched off. Back-Up Memory: The unit is also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week of memory storage when the main unit's power switch is off and the power cord is disconnected. Video Features Audio/Video Connections: The Denon DRA697CI is equipped with the following audio/video inputs and outputs. DVD/VDP Input: Stereo RCA jacks and RCA composite video jack V.Aux Input: Stereo RCA jacks and RCA composite video jack VCR Input/Output: Stereo RCA jacks and RCA composite video jacks Phono Input: Stereo RCA jacks with ground screw Monitor Output: RCA composite video jack Video Select Function: This function allows you to select a video source, and then select an alternate audio input source. Dimmer: You can adjust the brightness of the display in three steps. The display can also be turned off. Remote Control Main Remote Control: The supplied IR wireless remote is a multibrand remote that can be programmed to operate other manufacture's equipment such as CD player, Tape player, VCR, DBS/Cable, DVD or TV. You can use the main remote to also operate Zone 2 and Zone 3. Zone 2/3 Remote Control: The receiver also features an independent IR wireless remote control for Zone 2 and Zone 3 operation. Because the remote is an IR type remote, you must install IR emitters that plug into the DRA697CI for the remote to be operational. Remote Range: Both remote controls are IR so you must point the remote at the remote sensor. The remote control units can be used from a distance of approximately 23 feet at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the sensor. Punch Through Function: This feature allows the remote to operate the Play, Stop, Pause and Search functions for a CD, DVD, Tape, MD, or VCR when the remote is in the TV or DBS/Cable mode. Room-to-Room Remote Control with Remote In/Out Terminals: External remote control equipment including IR re-transmitters and IR remote receivers, such as Denon's separately available C-616/617S/617W/618 IR devices, can be connected to the DRA-697CI's IR remote input and output terminals. Add-on Devices XM Satellite Ready: The optional XM Direct 2 Home Tuner (220XHD2H1, sold separately) lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio through the XM-ready receiver. Simply connect the XM Direct 2 Home Tuner to the XM jack on back of the receiver, place and aim the included antenna for optimum reception, and you are ready to start enjoying commercial-free music, plus live sports, news, talk, and exclusive entertainment. Note: In addition to the XM Direct 2 Home Tuner and the XM-ready receiver, you will need a subscription to XM Satellite Radio to receive XM programming. iPod Ready: When using a compatible iPod you must connect the iPod Control Dock (033ASD11RK or 033ASD51N, sold separately) to the Dock Control jack on back of the receiver with a mini-jack cable and assign the iPod to any Audio input on the amplifier. The iPod can be controlled using the buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit. The remote will control the following functions of the iPod in Browse Mode - Play/Stop, Fast Forward/Reverse, Track Search, Repeat (single/all tracks), Shuffle (song/album) You can also view photo and video data stored on a compatible iPod on your TV screen through the monitor output of the receiver. Note: Your iPod must be equipped with slideshow/video function capability and the receiver must be connected to your TV through the monitor out for the video/photo function to work. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Denon DRA-697CI is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Shop all Stereo Receivers Or, you can still... 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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that there is a disconnect between two laws governing the liability of rental car companies that led to an "absurd result" for the family of a Sheboygan woman killed by an uninsured driver.
Her survivors were left with only a $50,000 payment, despite the fact she had purchased 10 times that coverage in underinsured motorist coverage.
The 4-3 decision included a strong dissent that said that the woman's policy clearly excluded the coverage in her particular instance and that the majority was simply bending the law to help a sympathetic victim. »Read Full Article(45)
Senate OKs bill letting laws skip secretary of state
Madison - Wisconsin's secretary of state would lose his power to briefly delay legislation from taking effect, under a bill passed by the state Senate on Tuesday that could clear the full Legislature as soon as next month.
The bill passed on a party-line vote of 17-14. The proposal - the second bill introduced by Republicans in the new legislative session - renewed in part the 2011 fight over Gov. Scott Walker's labor legislation in which Democratic Secretary of State Doug La Follette had a significant role in both a court fight over the law and in delaying it for a time.
The bill appears to have a clear path in the Assembly, with spokeswoman Kit Beyer saying Tuesday that Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is backing the bill in that house. The Assembly is not meeting this week, so the first opportunity for the bill to pass in that house would be Feb. 12. »Read Full Article(191)
Yo-yo Wisconsin weather set for a nasty turn
Temperature gauges resembled yo-yos Tuesday as mercury dipped and soared, breaking warm weather records.
Joggers headed out in shorts, tiny dogs shed their winter coats and quite a few bicyclists pulled their bikes out of garages as temperatures soared into the 50s and 60s throughout southern Wisconsin.
Milwaukee set a new high-temperature record with 60 degrees recorded at 2 p.m. while Madison reached a high of 54, breaking 99-year-old records. Temperatures swung from lows of 36 in Madison and 37 in Milwaukee about 7 a.m. before quickly ratcheting up more than 20 degrees within hours. »Read Full Article(2)
Brandon Jennings gets hot, Milwaukee Bucks rout Detroit
Auburn Hills, Mich. - It seemed like the Milwaukee Bucks were stuck on 6 points for a long time in the first quarter Tuesday night.
But a slow start gave way to a fantastic finish as the Bucks matched a season-high point total in a 117-90 rout of the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Bucks guard Brandon Jennings went on a tear in the third quarter, dropping in three-pointers from all angles and scoring 20 of his game-high 30 points. »Read Full Article(14)
David Clarke, Tom Barrett square off over guns on CNN
Appearing before a nationwide cable-TV audience Tuesday night, Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett traded charges over gun violence.
In the exchanges, refereed loosely by gun-control proponent and CNN's Piers Morgan, Clarke and Barrett debated the role of the sheriff's office, planned furloughs for Milwaukee police officers and calls for federal gun-control laws.
Morgan host of "Piers Morgan Tonight," became part of the fray as well, pressing Clarke to tell him how many people in Milwaukee had defended themselves and their family at home by firing a gun. »Read Full Article(228)
UW's defense cracks in second half against Ohio State
Columbus, Ohio - Through all Wisconsin's shooting woes, from the field and the free-throw line, the one constant UW coach Bo Ryan could rely on during Big Ten Conference play this season was his team's defensive execution.
Defense, and rebounding, had formed the foundation for UW in its first seven league games.
That defense went AWOL in the second half Tuesday night against No. 11 Ohio State and it cost UW the chance to steal another road victory. »Read Full Article(52)
ATF's Milwaukee sting operation marred by mistakes, failures
A store calling itself Fearless Distributing opened early last year on an out-of-the-way street in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, offering designer clothes, athletic shoes, jewelry and drug paraphernalia.
Those working behind the counter, however, weren't interested in selling anything.
They were undercover agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives running a storefront sting aimed at busting criminal operations in the city by purchasing drugs and guns from felons. »Read Full Article(160)
West Bend authorizes first charter school
The West Bend School Board has authorized a new project-based charter school that will focus on exposing children to career and work opportunities at younger ages.
Pathways Charter School intends to open in August with a target enrollment of about 75 seventh- through ninth-graders, said T.C. Motzkus, West Bend's director of innovation and professional learning. Eventually the school will grow to include grades 10 through 12.
West Bend Superintendent Ted Neitzke said Tuesday that the school grew out of community demand: Focus groups showed residents wanted more options in the form of charter schools, and Neitzke said the emphasis on career exposure was of interest to the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce and West Bend Economic Development Corporation, which were early supporters of the concept. »Read Full Article(3)
1 man slain, another wounded in separate shootings
A 63-year-old man was killed and a 32-year-old man wounded in separate shootings Tuesday night on the north side, police said.
The 63-year-old was shot shortly after 7 p.m. in the 3700 block of N. 13th St. His name was not released.
The man who was wounded was shot about 7 p.m. in the 2900 block of N. 48th St. He was hospitalized, police said. His name and condition were not released.
Venice Club was home for spirited Radler
Antoinette "Toni" Balistreri Radler could dance the hula and sing show tunes ("I Feel Pretty" from "West Side Story" was a favorite). She loved sailing on her boat, "It Ain't Easy," and riding her Harley. But before any of that, first and last, was the Venice Club, opened in 1947 by her parents as a little bar and eatery in the old Third Ward.
"Being in the restaurant business, it gets in your blood. It becomes part of you, part of your nature, part of your being," her brother Casper "Cap" Balistreri said of his singing, sailing, hula-dancing, Harley-riding sister. She died Jan. 23 of lung cancer at Elmbrook Hospital. She was 67.
The Venice Club had been run by the family for nearly 60 years when Radler took over from her brother in 2006. He tried to talk her out it, but she would have none of it. »Read Full Article
Brandon Jennings leads Bucks to rout
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Brandon Jennings went on a three-point tear in the third quarter, helping the Milwaukee Bucks grab a 117-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Jennings sank 5 of 6 three-point tries and scored 20 points in the quarter as the Bucks outscored the Pistons, 39-26. He went on a personal 16-0 run, including 4 threes, to transform a 69-56 lead to 85-56 with 3 minutes 42 seconds left in the quarter.
The Bucks' 39-point quarter was a season-high.
Jennings finished with 30 points as the Bucks (24-19) finally went five games over. 500, on their fourth attempt this season.
Mike Dunleavy added 17 points and Monta Ellis had 14 points and six steals. Beno Udrih had a team-leading 11 assists off the bench.
Andre Drummond led Detroit (17-28) with 18 points and 18 rebounds.
The Bucks beat the Pistons for the first time this season after two losses.
Milwaukee trailed by 15 points in the first quarter but rallied to take a 52-42 halftime lead.
Ekpe Udoh hit the offensive boards in the quarter to spark Milwaukee and finished with eight points and six rebounds. He did all that damage in 11 minutes of the second quarter to help turn the game around.
Racap the contest with our gameday blog. (52)
Harley-Davidson reports profit slightly below Wall Street estimates
Harley-Davidson Inc. shares hit a 52-week high Tuesday after the company said it expects its profit margin to rise this year, and that it's benefiting from extensive changes in its manufacturing system.
The changes are aimed at building motorcycles closer to seasonal demand and reducing the amount of inventory the company carries.
The changes are most evident at the company's largest assembly plant in York, Pa., where Harley demolished buildings that once made motorcycle parts that now are outsourced to other companies. Changes are also dramatic inside the newer 650,000-square-foot factory that formerly was used just to assemble Harley's Softail motorcycles. »Read Full Article(73)
Fishermen OK after truck falls into Green Bay
Suamico - Two ice fishermen are safe after their truck fell into the bay of Green Bay Tuesday morning, about a mile offshore from Sunset Beach Park.
Tom Patzke said he and his friend were driving on the ice from one spot to another when he "hit a wet spot."
The truck was half-submerged in only a few feet of water. »Read Full Article(2)
Gov. Scott Walker names Reed Hall executive director of WEDC
Wisconsin's main job retention and creation agency, which has been criticized for poor financial reporting and oversight, has a new boss - one who didn't formally apply for the job.
Reed Hall, who's been serving as interim chief executive officer of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., was named Tuesday by Gov. Scott Walker as the agency's new CEO.
Hall, 64, the Marshfield Clinic's retired executive director, said he was persuaded to accept the job offer in part because he enjoyed the interim position and has "grown very fond" of WEDC's employees. »Read Full Article(100)
Chicken wings plentiful but pricier for Super Bowl
Standing near a "Gobble 'Til You Wobble" sign, Greg Schmidt expertly wielded a sharp knife to cut chicken wings Tuesday as he shot down the alarming rumors.
Worried wing eaters need not panic. Contrary to published reports, there will be plenty of chicken wings for the Super Bowl.
So take a deep breath, wipe off the barbecue sauce and relax. »Read Full Article(23)
Former Kleefisch aide apologizes for discrimination claim
Just weeks before the spring primary, Jeanne Tarantino - the former chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and now an Assembly candidate - is trying to limit the damage from her explosive discrimination claims against the Walker administration.
In a prepared statement released Tuesday, Tarantino said she regretted stating under oath that she was pushed out of her job in Kleefisch's office because of her age and gender. »Read Full Blog Post(44)
Train strikes, kills pedestrian in Town of Waukesha
A 67-year-old woman was killed Tuesday when she was struck by a southbound Canadian National train in the Town of Waukesha.
The incident was reported shortly after 4 p.m. on Lawnsdale Road between State Highway 164 and Center Road, the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and no further information was available late Tuesday.
Woman killed in domestic-violence incident identified
A woman fatally shot in a domestic violence-related incident on the west side was identified by police Tuesday as Anita M. Brooks, 27.
Brooks was shot Sunday in an apartment in the 3400 block of W. Highland Ave. and a 28-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested in connection with her death, police said.
Brooks was the 5th person reported killed in Milwaukee during 2013, according to a database maintained by the Journal Sentinel.
Assembly GOP leaders hire law firm over redistricting
Madison -- Republican Assembly leaders hired a new law firm Tuesday in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting – a move that mirrors a Senate action Monday.
The action likely means taxpayers will have to spend more on a case that has already cost them about $1.9 million.
Republicans approved hiring Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek just days after the plaintiffs in the case subpoenaed officials so that they could search state computers and external hard drives. The plaintiffs want to search the computers because attorneys for the Legislature did not turn over some records in the case that they were required to provide. For months, the plaintiffs have been trying to ascertain why the records were not released and whether there are other records that are yet to be turned over. »Read Full Blog Post(32)
Gas prices spike 11 cents in a day
Gas in the Milwaukee area jumped 11 cents over Monday's average to $3.45 per gallon as crude oil prices soar and production problems plague two Illinois refineries.
Crude oil prices have rallied for seven weeks in a row, an unusual streak driven by optimism about the economy, said Tom Kloza, an analyst at Oil Price Information Service.
Crude oil was trading at more than $97 a barrel Tuesday in New York, the highest since September. »Read Full Article(16)
Nominee's son has long criminal history
Ann Wilson, a prominent community activist appointed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to a seat on the Fire and Police Commission, has worked with police officers for years as manager of the Housing Authority's Hillside Family Resource Center.
But Wilson also has a far more intimate knowledge of the criminal justice system than has been previously disclosed. Her son, Trenton, 44, has a lengthy criminal record and currently lives in an adult supervised facility run by the Department of Health Services.
At a hearing last week before the Common Council's Public Safety Committee, Wilson said she had dedicated her life to the city and wanted to bridge the gap between the community and the Police Department. »Read Full Article(71)
Gun reports put Brown Deer High School on lockdown twice
Brown Deer High School went into lockdown twice Tuesday, once when a student was overheard saying there was a gun in the school and again when possible shots were reported near the school, according to police and school district officials.
The second incident prompted the lockdown of the high school, Brown Deer Middle School and Dean Elementary School, police said.
No firearm was located in either incident and the schools were released from the second lockdown shortly before 4 p.m., according to police. »Read Full Article(6)
Bentley World Packaging to cut 97 warehouse jobs
Bentley World Packaging said Tuesday it's cutting 97 jobs, effective March 31, because it lost a contract to operate a warehouse for one of its major customers.
The job losses will affect employees at Bentley's Milwaukee Parts Distribution Center on 3rd St.
Bentley said it has received assurances from the winner of the contract, Ryder System Inc., that it plans to hire many of the warehouse employees.
Ryder will present job offers to the employees effective April 1, according to Bentley. (3)
Koss earnings fall 59% on weak demand in Europe
Koss Corp. said Tuesday fiscal second-quarter earnings fell 59% amid weak demand in Europe.
The Milwaukee maker of headphones said net income fell to $338,688, or 5 cents a share, from $831,212, or 11 cents, a year earlier. Sales declined 13.5% for the three months ended Dec. 31, to $8.64 million from $9.99 million.
"European distributors have experienced declining demand from their customer base, which translates into lower sales for Koss," said President and CEO Michael Koss in a statement. "Sales to U.S. domestic retailers held up, with new customers helping to offset declines in revenue," Koss said.
Before earnings were released, Koss shares closed down 5 cents at $5.24 on Tuesday. (1)
Delta to begin nonstop service from Madison to Salt Lake City
Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop service from Madison to Salt Lake City beginning May 18, according to a statement from the Dane County Regional Airport.
The Salt Lake City route will be serviced with 65-seat Canadair CRJ-700 regional jets.
"We're pleased to expand existing Madison service with a new, convenient nonstop flight to Delta's hub in Salt Lake City," Joe Esposito, managing director-network planning for Delta said in the statement.
The additional service "will offer customers significant access to the western United States," Esposito said. (18)
Forest Exploration Center in Wauwatosa intent on using Eschweilers
As the city searches for a way to fill a financing gap in plans to restore the Eschweiler buildings, John Gee said this week he is close to an agreement to lease the Eschweilers as a long-term home for the Forest Exploration Center, a charter school under development.
"We have been moving forward on the idea of restoring the Eschweiler buildings for use as the Forest Exploration Center - for our charter school and public education activities," Gee, executive director of the center, said in an email.
Gee said the effort has the support of the city, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Barry Mandel, who leads the development group selected to develop housing in Innovation Park. »Read Full Article(7)
Brewers, Alex Gonzalez agree to deal
The Milwaukee Brewers and shortstop Alex Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million, and gives Gonzalez the opportunity to earn an additional $1 million in incentives.
The Brewers haven't announced the deal yet because Gonzalez has yet to complete his physical -- obviously an important part of the process since he's coming off a torn ACL in his right knee. »Read Full Blog Post(148)
Woman's excuse for firing gun: Sheriff Clarke said it was OK
A 36-year-old Milwaukee woman had a ready excuse when Milwaukee police approached her Saturday about firing a gun on the 2300 block of W. Burleigh St.
Makisha Cooper told police that Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. had said it was OK for her to arm herself, according to a criminal complaint accusing her of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon.
Clarke got heavy news coverage last week after airing a radio ad telling residents not to count on a rapid police response to 911 calls and instead to take a gun safety course "so you can defend yourself until we get there." »Read Full Article(117)
Mayor Tom Barrett, Sheriff David Clarke to appear tonight on CNN over gun control stances
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke will appear together on "Piers Morgan Tonight" on CNN.
The topic will be Clarke's recent public service announcement ad in which the sheriff tells residents that personal safety isn't a spectator sport anymore, and "I need you in the game."
Added Clarke: "With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option. You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you can fight back." »Read Full Blog Post(113)
Badger Mutual Insurance names David Kane president
David Kane has been named the new president of Badger Mutual Insurance Co., the Milwaukee-based insurer said Tuesday.
Kane has been with Badger Mutual Insurance since 1984, beginning as a property adjuster. He was promoted to various positions within the company and most recently was executive vice president of insurance operations.
He has been on the board of directors since April 2012. »Read Full Article
West Allis reports big jump in number of homeless students
West Allis - The biggest demographic change in the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District continues to be the explosion in the number of homeless students.
In a report this week to the School Board, Dan Weast, student services director, said over the past five years the number of homeless students has risen 87 percent - from 60 students in 2008-09 to 112 this school year.
The schools have been dealing with the problem for a long time. The percentage of disadvantaged students has risen 12 years in a row, Weast said. »Read Full Article(17)
Clarke lands on list of sheriffs against 'Obama gun control'
Richard Mack claims county sheriffs are "the line in the sand" against constitutional encroachment by all enemies, including the federal government.
Mack, the former sheriff of Graham County, AZ, has written book called "County Sheriffs: America's Last Hope" and also heads an organization called Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, or CSPOA.
The group keeps a list of 219 sheriffs and associatons it says "have vowed to uphold and defend the Constitution against Obama's unlawful gun control measures." »Read Full Blog Post(4)
"Jeffrey Dahmer Files" documentary update and new poster
A new poster has been released for "The Jeffrey Dahmer Files," the documentary about the Milwaukee serial killer by local filmmaker Chris James Thompson.
The current poster features the view from inside an empty refrigerator, a reference to where Dahmer kept body parts of his victims.
A previous poster - when the film was previously called "Jeff" - featured the face of Andrew Swant, who plays Dahmer during dramatic recreation segments in the film. »Read Full Blog Post
Downtown taxing district draws mixed reviews
A plan to create a new taxing district to renovate and maintain downtown's Cathedral Square and Juneau Park was touted Tuesday as "a chance to create two jewels" that would attract local residents and tourists.
The parks would undergo $4 million in improvements, including a new pavilion and restroom at Cathedral Square and grooming and stabilizing the lake bluff at Juneau Park, to restore breathtaking views of the lake. The much smaller Burns Square Park, at E. Knapp St. and N. Prospect Ave., would also be included in the special district.
However, the hybrid park oversight arrangement drew complaints from residents of the proposed taxing district, who said they would be taxed doubly for parks. Milwaukee County would continue to own the parks under the plan. »Read Full Article(11)
West Bend charter school to focus on projects, career pathways
The West Bend School Board Monday night voted to authorize the district's first charter school: a project-based program that will focus on propelling children into working opportunities.
Pathways Charter School will start recruiting students in February and intends to open in August with a target enrollment of about 75 seventh- through ninth-graders, T.C. Motzkus, West Bend's director of innovation and professional learning, said Tuesday.
Eventually the school will grow to include grades 10 through 12. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Consultant: Germantown School District administration benefits, pay are low
Germantown - A presentation on Monday from a third party consultant showed that Germantown School District administrators make well below the mean salary in comparison to 12 surrounding school districts.
The board hired consultant Jim Shaw, who looked at 12 districts in the state using nine characteristics to determine how comparably Germantown administrative salaries and benefits measure to their counterparts.
"For several months we have been communicating that Germantown administration is below market in terms of compensation and administration," School Board President Bob Soderberg said. "It just reinforced what we knew." »Read Full Article(17)
Freezing rain closes schools in Wausau area
Wausau - Freezing rain in north central Wisconsin has closed schools, detoured highway traffic and canceled Gov. Scott Walker's trip to Wausau.
The state Department of Transportation temporarily closed Highway 47 in both directions Tuesday morning between Neopit and the Langlade County line because of ice.
Antigo, Adams-Friendship, Crandon and Rhinelander schools are among those closed Tuesday because of the dangerous travel conditions. »Read Full Article
Gun remark puts Brown Deer High School into brief lockdown
Brown Deer High School went into a 40-minute lockdown this morning after a staff member overheard a student remark a gun was in the school.
According to a release on the district website:
The staff member reported the remark to district administration and the Brown Deer Police Department was contacted. The building was put into lockdown at approximately 9:35 a.m. as per the district's safety protocol. »Read Full Article
Chinese firm wins U.S. government OK to buy A123 Systems
The U.S. government has approved the sale of bankrupt stimulus-fund recipient A123 Systems Inc. to Wanxiang Group Corp., in a setback for Johnson Controls Inc., the Chinese company announced.
Johnson Controls was a key bidder for the Massachusetts developer of lithium battery technology, but bid about $5 million less than Wanxiang, a Chinese company that has a significant North American business based in Elgin, Ill.
Wanxiang received word late Monday night that the deal was approved, said Pin Ni, Wanxiang America president, in an email. The company's lawyers are working to try to complete the purchase this week, he said. »Read Full Blog Post(16)
Gov. Scott Walker takes a pass on Clarke's gun remarks
Just about everybody has an opinion on Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.'s controversial gun remarks that have reverberated nationally.
But not Gov. Scott Walker.
Asked for his thoughts on Clarke's call to arms, Walker - who has an A-plus rating from the National Rifle Association - declined to pull the trigger at a Tuesday morning press conference, saying he wasn't very familiar with what the sheriff said. »Read Full Blog Post(43)
Attorneys view insanity defense as likely in Sebena case in Wauwatosa
Criminal defense attorneys said Benjamin Sebena's not guilty plea at his arraignment last week was fairly standard procedure at this early stage of the judicial process.
Sebena, a decorated Iraq war veteran, confessed to killing his wife, Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena, as she left a break room at Fire Station No. 1 in the village in the early hours of Dec. 24. She was shot twice in the back of the head, and, with her own service weapon, several times in the face.
Benjamin Sebena's plea was entered on his behalf Thursday by his attorney, Michael Steinle. »Read Full Article
Milwaukee police identify Glendale woman in fatal crash
Milwaukee police on Tuesday identified the person who died in a traffic crash Monday night as Corinne Strahl, 57, of Glendale.
The accident, which remains under investigation, occurred in the 5300 block of N. Green Bay Ave.
Robert W. Baird & Co. names Jon Langenfeld head of global equities
Robert W. Baird & Co. said Tuesday that Jon Langenfeld has been promoted to head of global equities, giving him overall responsibility for Baird's equity research, sales and trading operations.
Langenfeld replaces Bob Venable, who joined Baird in 1996 and who most recently headed Baird's institutional equity services business and co-led Baird's equity capital markets business. Venable, also a member of Baird's board of directors and executive committee, will continue at the firm for the next few months to help facilitate a smooth transition, the company said.
"Bob Venable has been a valuable member of Baird's leadership and a key contributor to the firm's success," said Paul Purcell, chairman, president and chief executive of the Milwaukee-based investment firm. "While we had hoped he would stay on as part of our leadership team, we understand his desire to explore other opportunities. I'm confident he will do well in whatever he chooses as a next step." »Read Full Article
UW-Madison and UW-La Crosse again make Kiplinger's best value list
The February issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine once again ranks two University of Wisconsin campuses on its annual list of top 100 values in public education, based on academic quality and affordability.
UW-Madison ranked No. 13 among the nation's public four-year schools, and UW-La Crosse ranked No. 73. No other public university in Wisconsin made the list. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earned the No. 1 spot.
Kiplinger's starts with data from nearly 600 public four-year schools, and narrows the list to about 130 schools, based on measures of academic quality, according to the magazine. The magazine then ranks each school based on cost and financial aid. Quality accounts for 55% and cost accounts for 45% of the final rankings. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
Chris Abele criticizes board chairwoman over censorship charge
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says his push to cut the pay for County Board members is not personal.
But Abele didn't pass up an opportunity on Monday to take a shot at Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic.
Dimitrijevic was accused this week of censoring the efforts of freshman Supervisor Deanna Alexander to put out a press release supporting cuts in County Board pay and a resolution to bar supervisors from getting county pensions. Dimitrijevic has denied those allegations. »Read Full Blog Post(53)
Kohl's donates more than $4 million to Penfield Children's Center
Kohl's Department Stores Inc. said Tuesday it is donating more than $4 million over five years to Penfield Children's Center in Milwaukee.
Kohl's, which already has a partnership with Penfield though its Kohl's Building Blocks Program, said the additional funding will allow the chidren's center to add bilingual care services, develop a new community outreach program and create a digital education platform to increase Penfield's reach throughout metro Milwaukee and beyond, the company said.
Penfield Children's Center works with more than 1,500 Milwaukee-area children each year, providing early intervention therapy services, Milwaukee's largest special care nursery, a behavior clinic and family, parent and ealry childhood education programs. About 90% of all famlies enrolled at Penfield have incomes below the poverty level. »Read Full Blog Post(6)
4 convicted of illegal bear hunting, trafficking
Four men who had been the subject of a six-year undercover investigation by state and federal authorities have been convicted of charges related to illegal bear hunting in northern Wisconsin.
John J. Kellogg, 48, of Gillett in Oconto County, was charged in 2011. The complaint indicated he had turned illegal hunting into a commercial enterprise involving the illegal transfer of Wisconsin bear hunting tags, and his guiding services.
The investigation led to Kentucky wildlife agents posing as "houndsmen" willing to buy dogs from Kellogg and hunt illegally in Wisconsin with his help. They paid $1,000 for bear tags belonging to other people, $400 and $500 to Kellogg for guiding services, and more for processing the kill into bear meat and rugs. »Read Full Blog Post(11)
Tosa police say driver obeyed traffic laws during chase
A suspect led police on a less-than-dangerous pursuit through the 100 block of North 92nd Street at 2:36 a.m. Saturday.
According to the Wauwatosa police report:
After trying to pull over a car driving 10 mph over the speed limit with expired registration, the officer was led on a pursuit that reached speeds of 30 mph and involved full stops at stop signs. »Read Full Article(11)
Davante Gardner won't be suspended
Marquette junior forward Davante Gardner, who was issued a Flagrant 2 foul Monday night and ejected from the South Florida game, will not be suspended from Sunday's game at Lousiville, according to an MU official.
Big East officials reviewed tape of the foul Tuesday morning and determined the referees made the correct call and ruled that Gardner will receive no additional penalty.
That's good news for the No. 25 Golden Eagles, who are tied with Syracuse atop the Big East at 6-1. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Warm weather closes Red Arrow Park ice skating rink
How warm is it? It's warm enough that Red Arrow Park's "Slice of Ice" outdoor skating rink at 920 N. Water St. will be closed Tuesday.
Milwaukee County Park officials blame the recent wave of near-record warmth - yep, could reach 60 degrees today - combined with the overnight rains for slushing the rink ice.
The rink is scheduled to reopen Wednesday with open skate from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Gov. Scott Walker to speak at Conservative Political Action Conference
Madison -- Gov. Scott Walker will speak at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference.
The national convention hosted by the American Conservative Union Foundation is a prominent event for activists and politicians on the right. This year it's being held March 14-16 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Walker will speak on March 16 at 8:15 a.m. Wisconsin time. (22)
Bucks' Brandon Jennings might have chance as all-star replacement
Troy, Mich. - The Eastern Conference just lost its all-star starting point guard when Rajon Rondo went down with an ACL tear and was lost for the rest of the season.
That means NBA Commissioner David Stern must name a replacement.
It will be interesting to see if Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings is seriously considered. If Stern is looking for a point guard, Jennings would be an obvious choice. The Bucks (23-19) have a winning record and are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference - currently in playoff position. »Read Full Blog Post(49)
State legislators spar over political party practices
The Racine County Board's annual legislative breakfast on Monday featured sparring matches between Republicans and Democrats over each party's legislative practices, according to the Racine Journal Times.
The legislators, however, did reach some consensus on the need to address mental health issues in the state and to reduce state regulations.
How reliable are cadaver-sniffing dogs?
Cadaver dogs are in the news today as they help search for a homicide victim at a giant Milwaukee area landfill.
But the reliability of one such animal is under legal attack in Michigan, where a man convicted of killing his son based in part on evidence from a search dog has appealed his case.
So-called cadaver-sniffing dogs are trained to detect the smell of human tissue and often called in to search for missing people, dead or alive. But like other kinds of forensic techniques, the dogs have come under attack from defense lawyers who say their nose for death is junk science. »Read Full Blog Post(6)
Better economy means Wisconsin's jobless will lose some benefits
Madison - Wisconsin workers who have been unemployed for more than a year will lose nine weeks of benefits because of the state's improving economy.
The federal government has notified the state that its lower unemployment rate means an end to federal emergency unemployment insurance, which had extended benefits from 54 weeks to 63 weeks.
The Wisconsin State Journal reported Tuesday that an estimated 10,500 workers who have been unemployed for more than a year will start losing benefits the week of Feb. 9. An unemployment rate below 7% means an end to the federal subsidy.
The U.S. Department of Labor has calculated the state's three-month average unemployment rate at 6.7%. (40)
Leader of Brown County school drug ring was 14
The ringleader of a group of 10 youths who police said were selling prescription drugs to students at Pulaski High School in Brown County was 14 years old, according to a report Tuesday in the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Pulaski Police Chief Randal Dunford said the 10 former students ranged in age from 14 to 17. (4)
Wisconsin Medical Board says it lacks money to punish bad doctors
In the last of a three-part series on disciplining state doctors, the Wisconsin State Journal reports that Wisconsin Medical Board members say they want to be tougher on doctors but don't have the authority or money to do so. (9)
Police investigating pair suspected of fraud in carpet purchases
Two men, including one who disguised himself as a woman, are suspected of fraud after writing worthless checks to purchase more than $4,500 worth of carpet from a Fox Point business.
These same men are suspects in similar incidents in Brookfield and Milwaukee and are under investigation by police and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department.
According to the police report: »Read Full Article(10)
Proposed apartments near east side, Marquette win approval
A pair of proposed apartment developments--one on Milwaukee's east side, the other near Marquette University--were recommended for approval Monday by the city Plan Commission.
HSI Properties LLC wants to develop a four-story building, with 87 apartments and 100 underground parking spaces, at 1887 N. Water St., just down river from the Humboldt Ave. bridge.
The development firm would demolish a vacant, obsolete industrial building at that site, which is near other new and proposed apartment buildlings on the east side. The proposal first surfaced in November. »Read Full Blog Post(8)
Forecast: Record warmth, followed by rain, then snow
Southeastern Wisconsin could see record high temperatures Tuesday, with highs approaching 60 degrees, according to WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) meteorologist Scott Steele.
Overnight thunderstorms - yes, thunderstorms - that brought nearly an inch of rain to the Milwaukee area and another round of rain on the way have led the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for all of southeastern Wisconsin. High temperatures Tuesday could break the record of 56 degrees set in 1914, Steele says.
The remarkable rise in temperatures will be followed by an equally dramatic drop, Steele says. A cold front will move through the area later Tuesday, leading to strong storms Tuesday night. Overnight lows will drop into the 20s and won't recover at all on Wednesday. Rain will transition to a rain/snow mix Tuesday night with lingering snow on Wednesday. Accumulations could range from 1 to 3 inches south and east to 3 to 6 inches north and west, Steele says, with highs in the low teens for the rest of the week.
To view Steele's complete forecast, go to www.stormteam4.com. (2)
On Tap Today: Up with Down
The year is young, but between Marilyn Manson, the Darkness, Chris Young and more, the Rave has already had some notable acts come through in 2013.
But before January comes to a close, and the Rave kicks off an impressive February roster with a sold-out Soundgarden show Friday, the venue has one last show to give this month, headlined by sludge metal group Down.
TIckets for the 8 p.m. show are $21.50 to $94, and are available at the box office (2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.), by calling (414) 342-7283 or clicking here.
From record highs to below zero, with up to 6" snow
MILWAUKEE - A flood watch is in effect for all of Southeastern Wisconsin through Tuesday night.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Dodge, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan Counties from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
The record of 56 from 1914 has already been broken in Milwaukee and highs will be around 60 until we start to cool later this afternoon as the front and rain showers move into the region.
The forecast for Milwaukee, Waukesha and SE Wisconsin is for crazy weather the next 3 days so be prepared for everything.
The risk for severe weather is possible as far north as Chicago today and heavy rain of 1-2", in addition to the almost 1" last night, will create flooding across SE Wisconsin this evening and overnight. »Read Full Article


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Sri Krishna Jayanti or Sri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on two different days in year. In simple words, Lord Krishna has two birthdays. In 2015, Sri Krishna Jayanti or Sri Krishna Janmashtami is on September 5 in all regions. The birthday of Sri Krishna on September 5 is also referred occasionally as Vaishnava Sri Krishna Jayanti. Many Hindu sects in South, West and East India will be celebrating Sri Krishna Jayanti on September 5. Most of North on September 5.
Note - in 2015, Sri Krishna Jayanti will be observed on September 5 in all regions in India.
Note - in 2015, Sri Krishna Jayanti will be observed on September 5 in all regions in India.
According to traditional Hindu astrology, Lord Krishna was born when the moon entered the house of Vrishabha (Taurus) at the Rohini Nakshatram (star) on the eight day (Ashtami) of the second fortnight of the month of Sravana (this corresponds to the month of Bhadrapada Krishnapaksha in North India). All these conditions have to match to celebrate Sri Krishna Jayanti but most of the time these conditions never match in the calendars of various Hindu sects.
So the different sections in Hinduism have adopted their own standards for celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna. For some sect, it is the 'ashtami' day that is important. For some sect, it is the star 'rohini.' To make it more complex there is the lunar and solar calendar issue.
In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the date that has Krishna Paksha Ashtami and Rohini Nakshatram is given importance but this date has to be in Tamil Aavani Month and Malayalam Chingam Month.
The two different dates is because importance is given to Tithi – Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi in certain regions. Like in
Maharashtra, Bengal and by some communities in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
North India, the date that has Krishna Paksha Ashtami and Moon sign Vrishabha (Taurus) is given importance.
In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the date that has Krishna Paksha Ashtami and Rohini Nakshatram is given importance but this date has to be in Tamil Aavani Month and Malayalam Chingam Month.
Celebrating Sri Krishna Jayanti on two different days is more common in
South India. In North India, to a greater extent there is uniformity.
Krishna will be smiling at his birthday celebrations, all these calendars and confusion created by it. Krishna in Bhagavad Gita asks to rise above time, birth and death.)
Don't mistake that this two different day celebrations are the result of difference of opinion among different sects in Hinduism. We feel a glitch because we think in terms of Hinduism, Hindu and
but not in terms of 'Sanatana Dharma.' India
The term 'Hindu' was first uttered two thousand years ago and origin of Sri Krishna Jayanti celebrations can traced back to thousands of years before that utterance. There were numerous regional traditions recognizing Sanatana Dharma in Bharath (
) before the coinage of the term 'Hindu.' These regional traditions had their own calendars and methods of celebrations. India
The modern concept of Hinduism gained popularity with the arrival of European powers to
but the Vedic tradition is inherently diverse and it recognizes the different ways of celebrations. India


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Advance Directives are forms you can fill out before you get sick or go to the hospital to let your doctors and loved ones know about your healthcare wishes if you ever become too ill to make decisions or speak for yourself.
Hospitals are required by federal law to give you information about Advance Directives. In Connecticut, there are two types of forms for Advance Directives: 1) Living Wills or Healthcare Instructions; and 2) Appointment of Healthcare Representative
A Living Will is a form that tells your doctors about your wishes for your medical care, especially if you are in the final stages of a terminal illness or are permanently unconscious. For example, would you want to be given artificial food and fluids, have a machine breathe for you (mechanical ventilation), or have your heart and lungs restarted if they stopped (cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR).
A Healthcare Representative is a person you've chosen to make medical decisions for you if you can't make them yourself. You can choose an adult relative or friend you trust, but your doctor is not allowed to be your Healthcare Representative. Your Healthcare Representative can make decisions about any part of your medical treatment, even about stopping life support machines. This person would follow the instructions in your Living Will, if you have one.
A combination form lets you make a Living Will and appoint a Healthcare Representative in a single form. It also lets you to decide if want to donate organs.
Who can fill out Advance Directives forms? You can fill out the forms if you're 18 years or older and of sound mind. You don't need a lawyer to fill out the forms, but you must have two people witness and sign the form so that it is legal. Your Healthcare Representative can't be one of your witnesses.
Who should have a copy of my Advance Directive forms? Give a copy to your doctor and to your Healthcare Representative. You might also want to have copies for your family, clergy or anyone else you think might be asked about your wishes. If you know ahead of time that you're going to a hospital, bring a copy with you.
What if I change my mind? You can change or revoke your Living Will at any time and in any way — orally or in writing. But if you want to change or revoke your Health Care Representative, you must do it in writing and have it witnessed by two people. Remember that when you change or revoke Advance Directives, you need to let your doctor and anyone who has a copy know about the changes. Do I have to fill out Advance Directives forms? No, you don't have to fill out the forms if you don't want to. You can just talk with your doctors and ask them to write down what you've said in your medical chart. And you can talk with your family. But filling out the forms makes it easier for your doctors and loved ones to understand and respect your wishes.
Can I still get treated if I don't have Advance Directives forms? Yes. You don't have to have a Living Will or a Healthcare Representative to be admitted to a hospital or other healthcare setting and receive treatment.
Who makes the decisions about my treatments? Your doctors can explain what's happening with your illness or medical condition. They will tell you about different treatments and how they can help. Your doctors also have to tell you if the treatments could cause any serious problems. Sometimes, more than one treatment can help. Your doctors can say which one they think is best, but they can't choose for you. You decide what's best for you. You have the right to say "yes" to treatments you want, or "no" to any treatments you don't want — even if the treatment might keep you alive longer.
What happens if I'm too sick to make decisions? If you're too sick to make decisions, your Healthcare Representative will make decisions for you. If you haven't chosen a Healthcare Representative, your doctor will usually ask your closest relative or friend (including a domestic and/or same sex partner) to help decide what you would want or what's best for you. Often, that works fine, but sometimes relatives or friends disagree about what to do. You can save your loved ones a lot of worry if you fill out Advance Directives forms ahead of time.
How does my Healthcare Representative know what I want? After you choose someone to be your representative, tell that person what you want. Give them a copy of your Living Will, where you can write down when you would or wouldn't want certain types of medical treatments.
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Nearly 620,000 immigrants — one-third from Mexico, India, the Philippines, and China — became U.S. citizens in 2010. MPI's Anne Nielsen and Jeanne Batalova take a detailed look at the latest naturalization trends in the United States.
MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on the recent Supreme Court decision in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting, the ongoing controversy surrounding states' participation in Secure Communities, the extension of TPS for Haitian nationals, and more.
Immigrants from Asia accounted for about 28 percent of the total U.S. foreign-born population in 2009. MPI's Jeanne Batalova examines the social and economic profiles of the foreign born from this region.
MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on the termination of the NSEERS program, legal challenges to the new Utah laws, the continued controversy surrounding Secure Communities, and more.
The terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" were originally created for administrative purposes by the U.S. government, but have since come to define a population of 50.5 million people who trace their origins to 20 different countries. Rubén Rumbaut examines the origin and administrative use of the Hispanic-Latino category, and the effect it has had on the identities of people placed into it.
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The conference offered law and policy analysis and discussion on cutting-edge immigration issues. Featured panelists included high-ranking government officials, academics, advocates, and other immigration experts.
Migrant-sending and migrant-receiving countries rarely collaborate on migration issues because the structure of global migration systems ensures they often disagree about core policy issues. This report shows that migration collaboration makes sense when states share common goals they cannot achieve on their own.
Doris Meissner, Director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at MPI, offers her knowledge and expertise regarding border security in this testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Please join us for this discussion on the situation of Colombian refugees in Panama and Ecuador; their living situations; legal status; their access to employment, health care, or education; and the treatment of groups of particular concern, like Afro-Colombian refugees, unaccompanied Colombian minors, and refugee women.
This discussion focuses on the MPI report, "Executive Action on Immigration: Six Ways to Make the System Work Better," which outlines administrative actions that can be implemented to improve the immigration system.
Information and technology are centerpieces of a new border architecture that seeks to respond to the competing demands of facilitating mobility and managing cross-border risks while remaining cost-efficient and respectful of rights and privacy. This report shows how governments must approach border management systems to ensure properly balanced development.
In the absence of new U.S. immigration reform legislation, this report examines the opportunities that exist within the executive branch and the administration to refine and strengthen current U.S. immigration laws and policies. The administration can exercise its authority to field policies, programs, and procedures that are effective and fair in advancing the goals of the U.S. immigration system.
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Do you really think it was an accident that Ireland and Ross started talking to the press immediately after the fan protests were held at team facility in Davie? Ross is a businessman and is smart enough to know that the bad publicity created by those protests would eventually affect his bottom line. So, do Ireland and Ross care what we as fans think? It appears that they do when we as fans speak the language that they understand which is the bottom line of the business.
The team will care when even less people pay for tickets after another loser season. Then again maybe they can balance the ticket loss by rolling out a new logo on merchandise.
i guess I must be a blind homer.
Joe Philbin is hired as the head coach and touted as one of if not they most organized candidates in football history with a road map clearly laid out as to what he wants and needs to build a winning team. In the first season key players were jettisoned based on desire not talent and I have to believe that was part of the plan laid out by Philbin to Ireland and Ross about how and who he wanted on his football team. Sparano was a simple man, a detailed but simple man, his offensive mentality resembled that of Mongo from Blazing Saddles "Sparano Smash"and that was the type of team we had.
Philbin has shown ability to try and adapt a system to his players, yeah he forced feed some of the players into the system but you cannot magically wave a wand and have a roster full of desired traits, you have what you have and you build off from it. Ireland I have to believe is implementing a plan which was laid out by Philbin and if he isn't on the same page as his coach he is clearly incompetent and should go out the door immediately. I have a hard time believing that is the case. With a detailed as Joe is and as big a stickler as he is, I'm willing to bet a lot of these moves that were made last season were made due to Joe's plan and not Ireland's finial say.
This team finally has a young QB, does he need to grow and learn to become a long term answer, of course he does but at least we drafted a QB in round 1 something Ireland was blasted for not doing in the past. We have a **** load of draft picks and a ton of cash with the second youngest roster in the league. This team was 7-9 with a rookie QB, there is no reason to expect anything less than a winning season next year in which case most of us will be happy. If Miami doesn't have a decent record next season, Ireland's leash will get yanked and the people who wanted him gone will be happy.
Either way you make someone happy but to me I'd be rooting for the first scenario since it likely means we are winning again, I've had enough rebuilding talk and actions. I want playoffs again and I think we are close with the roster we have now so if Ireland cannot get Miami over the hump with ideal situations this off season,I'll be the first to grab the pitch fork and torch.
"Frank's Redhot - I Put That **** On Everything!" ~ Ethel
THANK YOU. Holy ****, it's such a ****ing impatient society FH lives in.
JEFF IRELAND DID NOTHING TO ADDRESS THE WIDE RECEIVERS WAHHH WAHHHH. Gee guys, maybe he's going to address it when he's actually able to? You know, during the new draft, when he's not handcuffed to having to fill 10 other holes? Maybe with all that money he freed up? Maybe he's going to actually DO HIS JOB over the course 2 years, not ONE? Maybe he wants to get it RIGHT and not just GET IT DONE?
Philbin has a plan in mind. He likely has players (a mold, at least) in mind. He probably has discussed this with Ireland because they are, ya know, co-workers and all. Maybe, just maybe, we need to stop living in such a vacuum and pretending we know anything more than what Armando or Ben Volin tell us.


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PAN Newsletter, Winter 2012
PAN's Winter 2012 newsletter reports on the Permanent People's Tribunal and its indictment of the Big 6 pesticide corporations for human rights abuses. Also, the launch of the new Honey Bee Haven site is announced. Honey Bee Haven is a site where friends of pollinators not only pledge support, but can also interact with the site and map their own honey bee haven.


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This hands-on exhibit hall celebrates the richness of the natural world, with a special focus on the diverse ecosystems of Central Florida. Visitors discover the insects, plants and animals of coral reefs, salt marshes, mangrove swamps and other Florida environments. They learn how living and non-living things interact with each other and their environment.
The dramatic centerpiece of NatureWorks is Florida's Habitats, a glimpse into the natural world of Central Florida. In this realistic exhibit area, visitors explore the distinctive environments of Sand Pine Scrub, Cypress Swamp, Pine Flatwoods and Sinkhole Lake. There are also ample opportunities for guests to encounter live animals during regularly scheduled presentations.
- Observe a typical cypress swamp, complete with live alligators
- See how sea turtles make their nest at the sandy beach
- Discover the intricate system of roots at the mangrove swamp
- Watch how bees build their hive, care for young and gather nectar at the BeeHive Encounter
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Who says that tigers and orangutans can't be friends? National Geographic Kids Magazine reported that zookeepers at Taman Safari Zoo in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia have helped form friendship bonds between meat eating tiger cubs and baby orangutans, who in the wild spend their time in trees to avoid predators like tigers.
The reason zookeepers decided to pair up these unlikely friends was because both sets of animals were essentially orphans. Tiger cubs, Demis and Manis, were rejected by their mother so the zookeepers paired them with another set of orphans, Nia and Irma the orangutans. The four-some were quick friends and played with toys, wrestled, and took naps together.
Zookeeper Sri Suwarni noted that even though they kissed each other and were great friends, as the tigers got older, their more aggressive side came out and they had to be moved to another exhibit. Suwarni is not giving up on peaceful relations between carnivorous cats and tree swinging primates. Now two more apes that Suwarni is raising have made friends with a leopard cub!


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