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October 9th, 2025

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My Accra adventure

For the first three weeks of July 2019 I was in Accra, Ghana. I was there working on a film, Coming to Africa, that is going to be released next year. I had the opportunity to interact with the people of Accra and observe how African people live and interact daily. Accra quickly dispelled the concept of jungles and Tarzan by showcasing modern architecture that you would see … [Read more...] about My Accra adventure

July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – conclusion

The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th According to Jacqueline Whitmore, one of the nation's foremost experts on etiquette and protocol, wireless phone users can take these steps to avoid offending others: 1. Be all there. When you’re in a meeting, performance, courtroom or other busy area, let calls go to voicemail to avoid a disruption. In some … [Read more...] about July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – conclusion

UWM coach discusses why passing the chemistry test matters

By Pat Baldwin Men’s basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee I think most coaches, no matter the sport, would say good team chemistry is an important element of success. Really, wherever people work together, whether it is in a corporate setting, a committee, or a volunteer or church activity, positive chemistry within the group leads to better … [Read more...] about UWM coach discusses why passing the chemistry test matters

Processed foods: Addictive and potentially life threatening

Processed foods have recently been under scrutiny after a troubling study from the National Institutes of Health found that people on ultra-processed diets ate more calories and gained more weight than they did when offered the same amount of nutrients from less processed food. Researchers say that there’s something different about how quickly our bodies take in processed … [Read more...] about Processed foods: Addictive and potentially life threatening

Q&A: Causes and treatments for frequent urination in adults

Q: What are the possible causes of frequent urination in older adults and the treatments? – T. Murphy A: Excessive urination, or urinary frequency, can be divided into various causes. There can be an increase in total volume of urine produced or a dysfunction in voiding whereby there are problems with the storage and emptying of urine. Or it could be any number of conditions … [Read more...] about Q&A: Causes and treatments for frequent urination in adults

What’s Happening in Milwaukee

Corinne Bailey Rae with special guest Hailey Knox Friday, July 26 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave. From Leeds, England, singer/songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her self-titled #1 UK debut album in 2006, featuring the global hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.” Bailey Rae has received two GRAMMY … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee

A Denver sculptor was the first Black man trained as an astronaut ahead of Apollo 11, but he never made it to space

As July lengthens, the flood of ads for TV series, films and events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon landing has hit a high mark. Through grainy footage of slow-motion rocket launches and high-definition interviews, they tell a familiar but thrilling tale of America’s nascent steps off the planet. Most look crisp and compelling, … [Read more...] about A Denver sculptor was the first Black man trained as an astronaut ahead of Apollo 11, but he never made it to space

How payday loans work – biggest dangers and 14 better alternatives (part five)

Clearing up debts If you can’t get an advance from your boss, you can do the same thing through an app called Activehours. You just send in a picture of your time sheet to show how many hours you’ve worked. The company deposits your pay for those hours into your bank account, up to a maximum of $100 per day. Then when your paycheck comes in, Activehours takes the money it’s … [Read more...] about How payday loans work – biggest dangers and 14 better alternatives (part five)