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Barrett backs high-speed rail to Chicago


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett during his state of the city address said he will pursue federal high-speed rail grants to upgrade the service to Chicago."We should not let this opportunity to strengthen our region's economy slip away," Barrett said Monday. "Let's make this happen, and I'm asking that we pull together -- Democrats, Republicans, the business community -- to get this done."The state of Wisconsin won $810 million in stimulus money to create high-speed rail service between Milwaukee and

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Utility seeks to refund $1.3M to customers


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Wisconsin Public Service Corp. is seeking permission to refund nearly $1.3 million to electric retail customers in Wisconsin because of over-recovery of fuel and purchased power costs in 2010.The refund would amount to about 95 cents for a typical residential customer. The refund will be in a addition to a refund for lower fuel and purchased power costs in 2010 now being credited to customers' bills from January through December 2011.If approved by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin,

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Reiman-owned water park hosted Dems


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

The Rockford, Ill., hotel-water park where Wisconsin state senators reportedly fled Thursday to postpone a budget vote is owned by a group including Milwaukee investors Roy Reiman and Wave Development.Not only that but the Best Western Clock Tower in Rockford was in the midst of an online auction on Thursday.The Clock Tower was one of 10 properties being auctioned Feb. 15 through Thursday by Chicago brokerage firm Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. The Clock Tower is 30,000 square feet and includes a

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Nanakusa closing March 1


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Published Feb. 16, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.

A Japanese restaurant in Milwaukee's 3rd Ward will close its doors March 1.Nanakusa Japanese Restaurant, 408 E. Chicago St., sent a letter to its e-mail list saying the economy hurt the business.“Though my passion for the cuisine of Japan remains high and I am supported by a staff that I respect and admire, the current economic situation has made it difficult to continue as a viable business,” owner Richard Kaiser wrote.The restaurant will offer several specials in the next two weeks,

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AirTran flight attendants to begin pickets


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Published Feb. 14, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.
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AirTran Airways flight attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) will picket in six cities over the next six weeks, including Milwaukee, due to “management's continued stalling of contract negotiations,” the union claims.Their protest starts on Feb. 14 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Pickets also are planned over the next six weeks in Orlando, Dallas, Chicago, Milwaukee and Baltimore. If a tentative agreement is not reached by then,

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We Want Your Artwork On The Next Jack's Mannequin Vinyl Single


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Published Feb. 1, 2011 at 6:18 p.m.

Over the last few months, you may have noticed the "Fan Artwork of The Week" we've been featuring on Facebook and Jacksmannequin.com. Well, with the anticipation of a new single from Jack's Mannequin, we are creating a special limited edition 7" vinyl and would love for your artwork to be a part of it! ... All you have to do is email high resolution photos of your artwork (drawings, paintings, photography, tattoos, etc) along with a signed copy of this release form to

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Melbourne Venue Change


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Published Jan. 27, 2011 at 6:14 p.m.

Due to road closures in Melbourne on the day of the Jack's Mannequin show (February 13th), the venue is being changed from the Prince of Wales to The Hi-Fi, in an attempt to make it easier for everyone to access the venue! Excited to see everyone there! ...

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Jack's Mannequin to perform at Coachella 2011 (SOLD OUT)


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Published Jan. 19, 2011 at 8:26 p.m.

THIS EVENT IS UNFORTUNATELY SOLD OUT ... Jack's Mannequin will be performing Sunday, April 17th at the 2011 Coachella Music Festival ... For more information including where to get tickets, visit the tour section of Jacksmannequin.com or check out Coachella's official website by clicking here ...   ...

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No Doubt's Performance at the Kennedy Center Honors | News


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Published Jan. 19, 2011 at 3:44 p.m.

On Dec 5, No Doubt performed at the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors held in Washington, D.C.   Along with James Taylor, Steven Tyler, Dave Grohl, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples and others, No Doubt paid tribute to musical legend Sir Paul McCartney ... The band performed a medley of Beatles songs which included Penny Lane, All My Loving and Hello Goodbye.  Watch No Doubt's full performance at the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors here ...

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No Doubt Performs at the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors | News


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Published Dec. 21, 2010 at 11:54 a.m.
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No Doubt visited Washington, D.C. recently to perform as part of the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors. The Honors are awarded annually to five recipients for lifetime achievement in the performing arts. This year the honorees included Merle Haggard, Oprah Winfrey, Bill T. Jones, Jerry Herman and Paul McCartney. No Doubt paid tribute to Paul McCartney during their performance - a medley of favorite Beatles songs.  ... The band was thrilled to be part of the event and honored to perform for the

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