Nike’s market value has risen by $6 billion since its controversial decision to feature former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in its new ad campaign, CBS News reports. Shares are up more than 36 percent for the year, nearly 5 percent just since the ad’s launch. Kaepernick is known for being the first NFL player to take a knee during the national anthem back in 2016, … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick pushes Nike’s market value up $6 billion, to an all-time high
House passes Rep. Moore’s bill to designate Vel R. Phillips post office building
On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (WI-04) bill to designate the facility of the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building” passed the US House of Representatives. Congresswomen Moore delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of her bill: "Mr. … [Read more...] about House passes Rep. Moore’s bill to designate Vel R. Phillips post office building
UPS hiring more than 500 for holiday season in greater Milwaukee area
On September 24, 2018, UPS® announced that it expects to hire more than 500 seasonal employees in the Greater Milwaukee area to support the anticipated increase in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2019. Nationally, UPS expects to hire about 100,000 seasonal employees. “Every year, we deliver the holidays for millions of customers,” said … [Read more...] about UPS hiring more than 500 for holiday season in greater Milwaukee area
Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” - (Eccl. 3:1) Camille B. Lester is this week’s featured guest columnist. She wears many hats; she is a board-certified counselor/therapist, doctoral student, educator, and the esteemed daughter of Rev. Judith T. Lester. Her research and … [Read more...] about Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
You can vote today in Milwaukee
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin On Monday, September 24, 2018—the first day of early voting in Milwaukee—I was joined by Lieutenant Governor candidate Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Cavalier Johnson to celebrate the first votes cast in the city for this election. That’s right. There might be weeks until election day, but you can actually cast … [Read more...] about You can vote today in Milwaukee
UW-Milwaukee excited to welcome two satellite campuses
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee While many consider New Year’s Day to be the time to make life changes, fall at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is all about new beginnings. There is a great deal of excitement and a certain amount of nervousness that students of all ages experience when heading back to school. And this fall, we … [Read more...] about UW-Milwaukee excited to welcome two satellite campuses
‘It Can Wait’ virtual reality experience
Students at Bradley Tech High School in Milwaukee learned on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, about the dangers of smart-phone activities while driving when the new AT&T It Can Wait virtual reality experience visited the school. Bradley Tech High School teamed up with AT&T, AAA and the Wisconsin State Patrol as part of the It Can Wait® campaign to remind students that … [Read more...] about ‘It Can Wait’ virtual reality experience
Transitioning your workout from outdoor to indoor
By: Jasmine Danielle Well, that was fun. Summer is fleeting and the temperature is dropping. This means that you’re either prepping your cold weather gear for outdoor workouts or trying to figure out how to bring those workouts indoors. The best thing about warm weather is having a number of workout options, but when living in cities that are subjected to brutally cold … [Read more...] about Transitioning your workout from outdoor to indoor
Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
When Josephine Ivy has her hair brushed by her in-home personal care worker, it’s done with love. That’s because Ivy’s caregiver is her daughter, Unity Brown, who is a paid caregiver for her mother 22 hours a week. She does this through a Family Care program known as Self- Directed Supports, in which Family Care members can get the care they need from the people they’re most … [Read more...] about Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
Autumn safety tips for seniors
As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, keeping in mind fall season safety tips help keep you and your family protected from seasonal dangers. Home heating • Make sure your home heating system is in good working order. • Have a professional evaluate the system and address any potential problems. • Have you chimneys inspected and cleaned. • Remember, if … [Read more...] about Autumn safety tips for seniors