12 Things You Didn’t Know Were Made in Milwaukee Master Lock. Photo by Tom Grimm. Briggs & Stratton. Illustration by Colin Hayes. Shur-Line. The Shur-Line brand isn’t just about painting. Walthers Model Railroading. Eder Flag Manufacturing. Verlo. McDermott Pool Cues. Containers Up. What is Milwaukee famous for? Located on the […]
Wisconsin has more to offer retirees than delectable cheese and Green Bay Packers games, although who wouldn’t like that? Thanks to its exquisite lakes and forest, this iconic state makes it easy to reconnect with nature during your retirement. The cherry on top is the presence of all four seasons. […]
cream puff. A popular Wisconsin dessert is the cream puff, a type of profiterole that is a famous treat at the Wisconsin State Fair. The southeastern Wisconsin city of Racine is known for its Danish kringle, a sweet flaky pastry often served as a dessert. The recipe was brought by […]
Wisconsin Works (W-2) is Wisconsin’s primary Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. What is W-2? W-2 is a program that provides employment preparation services, case management and cash assistance to eligible families. How much is welfare in Wisconsin? The poverty line for Wisconsin in 2018 is based on the […]
The academics are amazing and the social scene is great. There are plenty of opportunities to make new friends, join clubs/orgs, and of course- party. Additionally, you know you’re getting a quality education and actually setting yourself up for a good future. It truly is the best of both worlds. […]
Andrew Johnson. With the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson became the 17th President of the United States (1865-1869), an old-fashioned southern Jacksonian Democrat of pronounced states’ rights views. Who replaced Lincoln as president? The presidency of Andrew Johnson began on April 15, 1865, when Andrew Johnson became President […]
Sandals Cay Sandals Cay Show map of Jamaica Show map of Caribbean Show all Geography Location Caribbean Coordinates 18°31′18.4″N 77°52′54.8″W Area 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) Where is the Sandals resort located? There are 16 Luxury Included® Sandals Resorts located throughout the Caribbean including Jamaica, The Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, Saint […]
Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” before adding, “Obviously, I love The Beatles and we have always had a mutual love and respect for each other.” Wilson went on to describe how this mutual respect and affection came about, noting: “They say that it was birthed from hearing Pet Sounds… What […]
In 2014, Billboard recognized IU as the all-time leader of its K-pop Hot 100 chart with the most number-one songs and the artist who has held the number-one position for the most weeks. She was named Gallup Korea’s Singer of the Year in 2014 and in 2017. Is IU considered […]
A1 is an amputee sport classification used by the International Sports Organization for the Disabled (ISOD) for people with acquired or congenital amputations. This class is for sportspeople who have both legs amputated above the knee. What is considered an A1? Obligations rated A1 are considered upper-medium grade and are […]
The Office of Campus Activities provides a number of venues and hangouts where students gather to study, socialize, drink caffeine, watch a movie, have a beer or enjoy live high-quality entertainment on campus. Is LMU a fun school? LMU parties and kickbacks are great! It’s difficult to find parties sometimes, […]
our beaches are both natural and unnatural. While the sand is entirely native to the area, our shoreline wouldn’t be very “beachy” if we didn’t engineer them to be that way. Are Chicago beaches manmade? The first City of Chicago Public Beach opened in Lincoln Park in 1895. Today, the […]
Swimming in Lake Michigan is an ‘ at your own risk’ activity. Bradford Beach is the only beach with lifeguards, all other beaches managed by Milwaukee County parks do not have lifeguards. Why you shouldn’t swim in Lake Michigan? In addition to dangerous currents, the strong winds around Lake Michigan […]
One of the many nicknames for the city of Chicago, Illinois, Chi-town (or Chi-Town) can be traced back to the early 1900s. Chi is shortened from Chicago and is itself recorded as a nickname for the city (town) even earlier, in the 1890s. Is it OK to say Chi-Town? Chi-Town […]
General Info. Enrolled Loyola students who are in their second year or above and living in a Loyola residence hall can apply for a resident parking permit. Loyola University Chicago is an urban campus with extremely limited parking space. We do not guarantee a parking permit to anyone, at any […]