Pirates face Phillies six times in spring schedule Nov 12, 2009
Closer Matt Capps, one of 13 Pirates at PNC Park this week for a voluntary conditioning camp, was offered by Pirates management to the Milwaukee Brewers in an attempt to trade for shortstop J.J. Hardy, according to an American League source. Hardy went to the Minnesota Twins Nov. 6 in a trade that sent outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Brewers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
AirTran to sponsor Marquette athletics Nov 11, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... As AirTran Airways has grown in Milwaukee, we ve been impressed by the strong bond Marquette University has built with the community over nearly 130 years, said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of (NYSE: AAI) ... As it has grown its presence in Milwaukee, AirTran Airways, like Marquette, has demonstrated a real dedication to the improvement of this community, Marquette athletic director Steve... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Google offering free Wi-Fi at airports, including SW Florida Int'l Nov 11, 2009
Austin (AUS) * Baltimore (BWI) * Billings (BIL) * Boston (BOS) * Bozeman (BZN) * Buffalo (BUF) * Burbank (BUR) * Central Wisconsin (CWA) * Charlotte (CLT) * Des Moines (DSM) * El Paso (ELP) * Fort Lauderdale (FLL) * Fort Myers/SW (RSW) * Greensboro (GSO) * Houston (HOU) * Houston Bush (IAH) * Indianapolis (IND) * Jacksonville (JIA) * Kalamazoo (AZO) * Las Vegas (LAS) * Louisville (SDF) * Madison (MSN) * Memphis (MEM) * Miami (MIA) * Milwaukee (MKE) * Monterey (MRY) * Nashville (BNA) * Newport... (The News-Press -- Business)
Tigers play Yanks six times in spring Nov 11, 2009
From there, the Tigers head to Milwaukee for two exhibition games against the Brewers at Miller Park on April 2-3. They'll travel from there to Kansas City for Opening Day on Monday, April 5. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Ex-NBA star Abdul-Jabbar has cancer Nov 11, 2009
Abdul-Jabbar is best known as the 7-foot-2 center who led the UCLA Bruins to three NCAA championships in the 1960s, then went on to win one NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971 and five more with the Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 1989. He also has dabbled in acting, notably as an airline pilot in the 1980 comedy "Airplane!". (CNN)
Midwest to revive RDU-Milwaukee service Nov 11, 2009
Midwest Airlines to resurrect RDU- Milwaukee service - Triangle Business Journal ... Midwest Airlines to resurrect RDU- Milwaukee service ... Milwaukee Business Journal Midwest Airlines planes will once again fly between Milwaukee and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. (Triangle Business Journal)
Airlines: Thanksgiving travel may dip 4% Nov 11, 2009
Airlines expect 4% drop in Thanksgiving travel - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... City Guide Spotlight - Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Postseason Play Opens Tuesday Afternoon For Milwaukee Men Nov 10, 2009
THIS WEEK IN MILWAUKEE MEN'S SOCCER. Game 18: Horizon League Tournament Milwaukee Panthers (3-12-2) vs. Valparaiso Crusaders (9-6-2) Brown Field Valparaiso, Ind ... The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's soccer team will start the postseason Tuesday, facing Valparaiso University in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
1999: Atlanta 2009: Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Milwaukee, Boston ... Its Atlanta hub is firmly established, and it's building a stronger presence in Baltimore, Milwaukee and Boston, where travel demand is more business-oriented than in AirTran's traditional leisure travel-focused markets. (USA Today -- Money)
Southwest alters landscape Nov 10, 2009
Southwest CEO: Airline to alter airport landscape - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by ... entry into the Milwaukee market makes one of the nation s most competitive airports, with several airlines locked in an intense battle for customers, leading to cheaper airfares. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Going All-in: Top-seeded 'Pups hit the road Nov 10, 2009
And my central nervous system drug of choice comes from Milwaukee, not some shady corner, thank you. It's called the experience of human life. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Eat, shop, explore Chicago's ethnic neighborhoods Nov 10, 2009
POLISH: There are several Polish areas in Chicago and the suburbs, but the main neighborhoods are along Milwaukee Avenue. Start at the historic Polish Triangle the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Division Street and Damen Avenue ... The museum (984 N. Milwaukee Ave.) is a few blocks southeast on Milwaukee Avenue, where visitors can see Polish folk costumes and crafts among other exhibits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Airport Check-in: Strange sight in Canada; Detroit plan pursued Nov 9, 2009
AirTran is introducing non-stop service between Milwaukee and Dallas/Fort Worth starting April 6. It has also struck an agreement with SkyWest Airlines in which SkyWest will offer regional jet service between Milwaukee and six cities: Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Des Moines, Omaha and Akron/Canton, Ohio. (USA Today -- Money)
Choppy waters for ferry Nov 9, 2009
Economy causes bumps for Lake Express - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by ... The ferry, which launched service for the season May 1, made its final trek across Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Mich. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Alleged Ohio Serial Killer Rare Among Mass Killers Nov 8, 2009
Such brazenness defies logic, but experts identify a narrow subcategory of serial killers, including the 1893 Chicago Fair killer, Dr. H.H. Holmes, and Milwaukee cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, who hunt from home ... In Milwaukee, Dahmer, a former candy factory worker, confessed to killing and dismembering 17 people since 1978, some of whom he mutilated and cannibalized. (Click2Houston, TX)
Drivers May Find Themselves in Legislature’s Spotlight (2) Nov 8, 2009
Here s another interesting morsel The huge United States seal that now graces the front of the Capital Hilton Hotel where many presidential appearances and interviews take place was made by a Milwaukee Company. The Laser Cutting, Inc. firm said the gold seal is 7-feet 4-inches in diameter. (Agri-View, WI)
Travel industry to reverse job losses Nov 7, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by Washington Business Journal ... The Washington (D.C.) Business Journal is a sister publication of The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee ... City Guide Spotlight - Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
AirTran, SkyWest deal has pilots concerned Nov 6, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Union leaders for pilots of said they are concerned about the airline s new deal with to support its service at Milwaukee s General Mitchell International Airport ... -based (NASDAQ: AAI), AirTran Airways parent company, announced Wednesday a new marketing partnership with SkyWest, a subsidiary of St. George, Utah-based SkyWest Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW), to offer regional jet service between Milwaukee and six destinations, including: Pittsburgh; St. Louis;... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Sheboygan man tries to sell the rights to his name Nov 6, 2009
MILWAUKEE -- Unemployed and desperate, a 19-year-old Sheboygan man is trying to sell one of the only things he owns - his name. Calvin Gosz has put the rights to give him a new name on eBay. (Fresno Bee)
Money to return as Triple-A manager Nov 5, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers ... MILWAUKEE -- Former Brewers All-Star infielder Don Money will return for a second season as manager of the organization's top Minor League affiliate, and he will have a new pitching coach ... "But at the same time, you have to realize that your No. 1 job is to get guys prepared to come up [to the Majors] when they're needed, and that can have an effect on wins and losses. We battled through it, and the team we ran out there in the final week was... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Butler does it again in Fall League Nov 4, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers ... Butler made three appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen in September, allowing four earned runs over four innings. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
WVU Varsity Sports Report Nov 4, 2009
The Mountaineers took second place at the Big East Championship on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Wayne E. Dannehl National XC Course in Milwaukee, Wis. WVU earned the spot for the second-straight year Villanova took first with 30 points, while WVU followed with 74, Syracuse with 84, Georgetown with 92 and Providence with 108. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Pump your brakes Nov 4, 2009
The team lost to the world champions, and some of you guys act as if they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks or Clippers. Penetrating the lane against Boston, LA, and Orlando is tough to do when you re not doing it by design. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Badgers using low expectations as motivation Nov 3, 2009
MILWAUKEE The class that produced 100 wins over the last four seasons is gone. So, too, are most of the expectations for Wisconsin and that s not sitting well with the remaining Badgers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Spring slate includes pair at Miller Park Nov 3, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers ... MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers unveiled their schedule of 32 Spring Training games on Monday, a slate capped by a pair of exhibitions against the Tigers at Miller Park on April 2-3. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
FLOGGING MOLLY's 6th Annual Green 17 Tour Kicks Off Feb. 9, 2010 Nov 3, 2009
3/12/2010 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club. 3/13/2010 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rental car taxes are getting jacked up Nov 3, 2009
Such a tax could increase the total tax rate to more than 70% on a $30 daily car rental in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties, the coalition says. Legislation is pending in Michigan that would add a $2. (USA Today)
OPTIMA(R) Ultimate Street Car Invitational Announces National Broadcast Partnership With SPEED(TM) Oct 31, 2009
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTIMA Batteries, the title sponsor and creator of the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, presented by RideTech and K&N Filters, announces an agreement with Brentwood Communications International, Inc. (BCII) and SPEED(TM) to produce and air an exclusive 30-minute television special about the upcoming racing competition. These broadcast partners will help elevate the awareness and status levels of the Invitational, currently in its second year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
First lawsuits filed in Ariz. sweat lodge tragedy Oct 31, 2009
Kirby Brown, 38, of Westtown, N.Y., and James Shore, 40, of Milwaukee, died at a hospital the night of the incident. Liz Neuman, 49, of Prior Lake, Minn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Lucroy leads Javelinas' attack Oct 31, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers ... "I go into the cage between games," said Lucroy, Milwaukee's third-round selection in the 2007 Draft. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers retain Bosio as advance scout Oct 31, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers ... MILWAUKEE -- Chris Bosio will be back with the Brewers in 2010, though he probably won't spend much time at Miller Park ... Bosio, who finished 2009 as Milwaukee's interim pitching coach and was one of three finalists for the permanent job, will instead travel ahead of the team in a newly created advance-scouting position meant to enhance the video-based system already in place. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Women's Swimming Oct 31, 2009
Hawkeyes defeat Michigan State nsin Milwaukee 10/20/2009. Michigan State, UW-Milwaukee and Missouri State await Hawkeyes 10/13/2009. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Midwest regains market share Oct 30, 2009
Midwest regaining local market share - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by ... Midwest s market share at the Milwaukee airport stood at 35. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Jets came within 90 feet on ground at LAX Oct 29, 2009
The Midwest Express jet, arriving from Milwaukee, was told to turn onto a taxiway and hold there. Fergus says the jet was supposed to stop 200 feet from the edge of a parallel runway but continued on. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cost analysis on Hoan Bridge needed soon Oct 29, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Beitzel was one of four panelists attending a Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon Oct. 28 at the Newsroom Pub. The other panelists were State Rep ... Jeff Stone (R-Greendale), Milwaukee Supervisor Patricia Jursik and Port of Milwaukee director Eric Reinelt. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Rivals highlight Cactus League slate Oct 29, 2009
The Milwaukee game could be an intriguing one if Prince Fielder makes the trip. Many Giants players were upset at the Brewers' choreographed celebration following Fielder's walk-off home run against them on Sept. 6. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Mitchell airport soars to September record Oct 29, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Nearly 650,000 passengers passed through the gates at in Milwaukee during September, a record for the month ... Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker noted that there were 19 percent more airline seats into and out of Milwaukee this September compared with last September. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Cost of holiday flights soars on lighter load Oct 29, 2009
Nov. 19: Midwest begins seasonal daily nonstop service to Milwaukee. Nov. 21: Frontier Airlines starts weekly nonstop service to Denver. (The News-Press -- Business)
Timeline: Cubs ownership Oct 28, 2009
The new owners moved the team to Milwaukee, and changed the name to the Brewers. Oct. 27, 2009: The Ricketts family announces the sale is official, and they have taken a 95 percent controlling interest in the Cubs, Wrigley Field and 25 percent of Comcast SportsNet after a financial closing. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Southwest announces fares as low as $25 Oct 28, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... said Tuesday it s rolling out fares as low as $25 on one-way tickets to some cities including flights from Milwaukee to Detroit, Louisville, Ky ... Should a new basketball arena be built in Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Southwest launches $25 fare sale Oct 28, 2009
In addition to the $25 one-way fares for trips up to 374 miles, the airline is offering $50 flights to Denver, $75 to cities including Dallas, Reno and San Francisco, and $100 each way to cities including Philadelphia, Seattle, Milwaukee and New Orleans. The sale fares, which must be booked by Thursday, are based on distance. (AZCentral -- Business)
Panthers Travel North For Chancellor's Cup Showdown With Green Bay Oct 28, 2009
THIS WEEK IN MILWAUKEE MEN'S SOCCER. Game 16: Chancellor's Cup Match Milwaukee Panthers (3-10-2, 2-3-2) vs. Green Bay Phoenix (11-2-2, 4-2-0) Aldo Santaga Stadium Green Bay, Wis ... Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Milwaukee leads 22-12-3 Last meeting: 10/11/08 - UWM 0; UWGB 2. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Leinie's, other brewers trying to reduce water use Oct 27, 2009
MADISON Your 12-ounce bottle of beer will continue to have 12 ounces in it, but brewers from around the country will gather in Milwaukee this week to learn how to use less of beer s main ingredient ... Others at the two-day conference, based at the Discovery World museum in downtown Milwaukee, will speak about balancing the role of water as both an economic and natural resource; the Great Lakes Compact; and how to work with utilities to reduce costs ... Some 100 representatives from about 30... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Carry-on space scarce due to fees Oct 26, 2009
"The airlines have brought this on all by themselves by charging for checking bags," says pilot Harlan Weinberger, 51, of Milwaukee. He is annoyed by passengers jerking "heavy, cumbersome bags out of the overheads" and hitting people with them. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NBA critics, here's why you're wrong Oct 25, 2009
DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@cha Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (15) battles Milwaukee Bucks' Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) for a rebound in the second half of their NBA preseason exhibition at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats won, 94-87 DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Exclusive Subscriber Content Oct 24, 2009
Print Edition - The Business Journal of Milwaukee. Members: | Not Registered. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Don't worry, Jimmie - they're just jealous Oct 23, 2009
Joe Gibbs Racing development driver Matt DiBenedetto will drive the No.20 Toyota and has at least three more starts planned in 2010 - at Milwaukee, St. Louis and Iowa. DiBenedetto, 18, earned two wins this season in the Camping World East Series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
" (See also: (the) Hub) Beertown -- Variety slanguage for Milwaukee, Wisconsin; "Beertown is the final stop on the current 'Show Boat' tour. " BevHills -- Beverly Hills; "The Museum of Radio ision held a gala fundraiser at its BevHills branch. (Variety)
Coke Campaign Sends Bloggers Around World Oct 23, 2009
MILWAUKEE -- Coca-Cola Co. is launching a new social media push that will send three bloggers to more than 200 countries in a year to uncover what makes people happy, as part of the soft drink maker's "Open Happiness" campaign. The effort, dubbed "Expedition 206," marks another venture by a big-name brand to delve deep into social media. (Click2Houston, TX)
AirTran posts profit, expanding Oct 22, 2009
Meanwhile, it has expanded in other cities such as Baltimore and Milwaukee. "We're at a level in Atlanta now that is solidly profitable, and although it's a smaller percentage and it shrunk a little bit, we're done," said AirTran's senior vice president of marketing and planning, Kevin Healy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
AirTran posts third straight quarterly profit Oct 22, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee - by Atlanta Business Chronicle ... -based AirTran (NYSE: AAI), which is the second-largest carrier at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport, turned a profit despite revenue that fell to $597 ... AirTran also continued its growth at Mitchell, adding flights over the summer and boosting its Milwaukee market share. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Augustin, Henderson lead Bobcats past Bucks Oct 22, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) D.J. Augustin scored 15 points, rookie Gerald Henderson was nearly perfect from the field and Charlotte beat the Milwaukee Bucks 94-87 on Tuesday night in Tyson Chandler's preseason debut with the Bobcats ... With the news earlier Tuesday that the NBA's regular referees plan to vote on a new labor proposal this week that could end the lockout, replacement referees Robbie Robinson, Kevin Sparrock and Art Vaulk still drew the ire of Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles ... D.J.... (News & Observer -- Sports)
An uphill battle to combat Latino childhood obesity Oct 22, 2009
Angelica Delgado is trying to overcome the obstacle with the Healthy Latino Families initiative, a culturally tailored nutrition and exercise program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ... For example, about a year after a previous phase of Healthy Latino Families in Milwaukee wrapped up, children reportedly ate better and watched less television per day. (CNN -- Health)
Hagen Named Soccer America Player Of The Week Oct 21, 2009
20, 2009) - Sophomore of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee women's soccer team has been named the Soccer America National Player of the Week, the publication announced Tuesday ... "Sophomore , who extended her goal scoring streak to nine games with all three goals in a 2-0 win at Detroit and 1-0 victory over Wright State that gave Wisconsin-Milwaukee the Horizon League regular-season title, is the Soccer America Women's Player of the Week for games played Oct. 12-18." ... The regular season... (Uwmpanthers.com)
Illini Face Two First Place Teams This Week Oct 21, 2009
The Illini's three goals were their most in a Big Ten game so far this season and their most since a 3-1 victory over Milwaukee on Sept. 20. Illinois has now won six of its last seven match-ups against Iowa. (Fightingillini.com)
AirTran expands mobile Web services Oct 20, 2009
The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... The airline is the second largest carrier at Milwaukee County's ... City Guide Spotlight - Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Poll: Thanksgiving plans changing for many Oct 20, 2009
Survey: Thanksgiving plans changing for many this year - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... City Guide Spotlight - Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Panthers Claim 10th-Straight Horizon League Championship Oct 19, 2009
Milwaukee defeats Wright State, 1-0, on Hagen's 19th goal ... 18, 2009) - Sophomore scored a goal in her ninth-straight game and that is all the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee women's soccer team needed to defeat Wright State, 1-0, Sunday afternoon at Engelmann Field ... Hagen's goal came in the second half, as Milwaukee generated repeated opportunities on the Wright State goal. (Uwmpanthers.com)
The good food revolution Oct 19, 2009
By engaging the local community, Growing Power produces $250,000 worth of organic food in a working-class neighborhood in Milwaukee s Northwest side - less than a half-mile from the city s largest public housing project ... Will Allen is founder and CEO of Growing Power, an urban farm based in northwest Milwaukee. (Boston Globe)
Illini Earn 3-1 Comeback Victory at Iowa Oct 18, 2009
The Illini's three goals were their most in a Big Ten game so far this season and their most since a 3-1 victory over Milwaukee on Sept. 20. Knutson's goal was her first of the season, as she played 28 minutes off the bench and had three shots, all of which were on goal. (Fightingillini.com)
Scoring the Best Holiday Travel Deals Oct 18, 2009
Case in point: Milwaukee, where holiday fares are down by more than 30% this year, thanks to new competition from AirTran and Southwest, instead of Chicago's O'Hare, about an hour's drive south. Beware of bag fees. (ABC News)
They Will Be Gunning For Cubs Oct 17, 2009
Theyll get a taste of division play right off the bat when they travel to Houston and then Milwaukee for the start of the season beginning Monday ... MILWAUKEE BREWERS 2008: 90-72 (2nd place) ... Milwaukee possesses a power-packed lineup anchored by sluggers and. (Houston, TheInsiders.com)
Illini Travel To Iowa For Saturday Match Oct 16, 2009
Mutz made the most of her first career start against Milwaukee, scoring the first two goals of her career in Illinois' 3-1 win. The Homer Glen, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Southwest reports $16M loss in Q3 Oct 16, 2009
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Women's Soccer to Host USF on Friday, Marquette on Sunday Oct 15, 2009
Marquette enters the weekend at 9-4-2 overall and 3-2-2 in BIG EAST games after playing to a scoreless tie against Providence on Sunday in Milwaukee. Sunday's game will be the 19th between U of L and MU, with the Cardinals trailing 11-6-1 overall. (Uoflsports.com)
