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Awesome Custom Workspaces

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Issue #156 July 15, 2010

Awesome Custom Workspaces

local and national examples of cool cubicles

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words by V1 Staff

 

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Issue #156 July 15, 2010

Making Friends of Co-Workers and Bosses

some local treats for the whole office

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words by V1 Staff

 
Unique Work Environments, Philosophies, and Perks

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Issue #156 July 15, 2010

Unique Work Environments, Philosophies, and Perks

ideas that have set some workplaces apart from the pack

“We actually coach them into being blunt and noisy about the things that are most difficult to talk about.” – Rick Olson, president and CEO of KRM

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words by V1 Staff

 

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Issue #156 July 15, 2010

What Local Companies Look for in Management Material

from Luther Middlefort and Royal Credit Union

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Issue #156 July 15, 2010

How to Enhance Your Brand

identify the distinctive qualities of the organization

Does your organization have a concrete, common understanding of its vision, mission, and strategic goals – along with an understanding of the talent required to fulfill those goals?

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words by V1 Staff

 

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Issue #156 July 15, 2010

Movin' On Up

tips to help you move up the company ladder

Cliché alert: dress for the job you want, not the job you have.

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words by V1 Staff

 

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Issue #156 July 15, 2010

Attracting and Retaining Talent

companies are getting creative in trying to find and keep the right people for the job

The recent dip in the economic climate has created a much larger pool of people looking for work ...

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words by V1 Staff

 
Foods You Should Not Let Pets Eat

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Issue #154 June 17, 2010

Foods You Should Not Let Pets Eat

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words by V1 Staff

 
Where the Rabbits Roam

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Issue #154 June 17, 2010

Where the Rabbits Roam

pets trim up and provide fertilizer for lawn

Most homeowners do everything they can to keep rabbits off their lawn, not to mention their gardens. Remember Mr. McGregor?

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words by Kinzy Janssen

 
Local Pooches are Doggone Lucky

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Issue #154 June 17, 2010

Local Pooches are Doggone Lucky

some great local places for pampering your pets

These are the days to be a dog. Once upon not-that-long-ago, dog care was limited to kenneling and cutting ...

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words by Katie McKy

 
Taking Pet Care to the Extreme

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Issue #154 June 17, 2010

Taking Pet Care to the Extreme

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Unusual Pet Hairstyles from the Chippewa Valley and Beyond

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Issue #154 June 17, 2010

Unusual Pet Hairstyles from the Chippewa Valley and Beyond

options for your pet other than the usual trim

Maybe it’s because of The A-Team movie. We’re not sure. But Mohawks are apparently a popular request for local pet groomers.

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words by V1 Staff

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

I'm attending the Hastings Way Public Workshop

Leave your name and a comment if you plan to attend.

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Streets - General Discussion

an open forum for readers to discuss "Reinventing Our Streets"

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Where the Money Comes From

a quick list of some funding options

The City of Eau Claire has an annual budget for capital improvement projects and street maintenance, but a roadway vision above and beyond the norm may require additional funding streams.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Get This Show on the Road

the nation is starting to join the worldwide trend to increase investment in friendly streets

“This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized.” -Ray LaHood, DOT secretary

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words by David Smuhl and Trevor Kupfer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Success Story #2

how a street obstruction trained drivers to see pedestrians on Water Street

If you’ve ever tried crossing the street at the intersection of Water Street and Fourth Avenue, it can feel a bit like Frogger.

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

"I've Never Seen That. I Hate It."

instant reactions to the “new” are often misguided

Do you remember when roundabouts were first introduced in Eau Claire a few years back? People were up in arms about these freaky European solutions to problem intersections.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Taking It to the Streets

the progressive start and controversial end of local Critical Mass bike rides

“Riding a bicycle down a public roadway should not be considered suicide, and as long as it is I think there is a place for Critical Mass in Eau Claire and elsewhere.” -Jeremy Gragert, participant in Eau Claire Critical Mass

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words by David Smuhl

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Rules of the Road

a recap of the laws for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians

There's confusion among cyclists and motorists as to what their place on the road is. We're here to clear things up.

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words by David Smuhl

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Making Public Transportation Attractive

moving away from “welfare on wheels” and into invited experience

Transportation and design officials the nation over are devising ways to rethink public transit and force residents to rethink it, too.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

The Car As a Guest

the proposal for a “woonerf” on Thorp Drive

“The concept is to create a common public space – not a road. … The environment needs to change the motorist’s behavior.” - Public Works Director Brian Amundson

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words by Trevor Kupfer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Success Story #1

a downtown revived from the dead by widening the sidewalk

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Asking for Alfresco

increasing the presence of sidewalk dining downtown

“A little bustle is great for business.” -Sandy Hartmann, manager of Acoustic Café.

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words by Cheri Dostal

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Pedestrian Mall Madness

the benefits of widening sidewalks or creating pedestrian plazas

(Cities) have experienced a 50 percent increase in visitor traffic since the designation of pedestrian areas. Sales, too, increased – by 25 to 40 percent – in stores whose owners initially opposed the change.

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words by Kinzy Janssen

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

10 Cities with "Street Environments" Worth Striving for

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words by Kinzy Janssen

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Driving How We Get Around

these are the people shaping the transportation landscape. you got a problem, talk to them.

While you may think calling a public figure to give them your two cents on infrastructure issues will do absolutely no good, you’re dead wrong (at least on the local level).

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words by Trevor Kupfer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

What Does It Take to Make These Changes?

a blunt conversation with a city official

“We have to be much more open-minded instead of automatically saying ‘You can’t do that.' You can do it; it just takes more work and it’s different.” -Public Works Director Brian Amundson

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words by Trevor Kupfer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Radical Idea: No Park

progressive utilization of rarely inhabited fire hydrant spaces

As the population grows and automobiles continue to be a primary mode of transportation, we are forced to come up with more inventive solutions for our green spaces as well as more nuanced approaches to reducing the impact.

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Hastings Changings

It’s time to reclaim some of the concrete previously used for cars and dedicate it to creating an environment friendlier to multiple modes of transportation.

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words by Nick Meyer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Reinventing Barstow Street

It’s time to take action. Time to introduce elements that make Barstow Street feel unique more of the time.

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words by Nick Meyer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Bikes Don't Grow on Trees

cyclists put them there because there aren’t enough bike racks

Local businesses have the ability to appease a whole bunch of irritated bicyclists, increase their traffic, and even save trees with one simple act: adding a bike rack.

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words by Heidi Kraemer

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

A Change Will Do Us Good

the city-approved plan to better the streets for bikes, pedestrians

Invite a bunch of bikers to advise the city council and you’re going to see some lasting results.

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words by Kinzy Janssen

 

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Issue #152 May 20, 2010

Reinventing Our Streets - An Introduction

Over the next couple of years, the City of Eau Claire has a significant opportunity to redefine the experience of driving, walking, and biking through our community.

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words by Nick Meyer

 
The Big Brew Tour

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Issue #151 May 6, 2010

The Big Brew Tour

just a taste of the Best Brewmaster’s lairs in Wisconsin and Minnesota

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Visual Voyage

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Issue #151 May 6, 2010

Visual Voyage

an art tour through WI and MN, showcasing our best galleries, studios, and museums

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The Grape Escape

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Issue #151 May 6, 2010

The Grape Escape

plotting the route of “Local Foods – Local Wines,” June 5-6

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Following Frank

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Issue #151 May 6, 2010

Following Frank

a not-too-sprawling tour of some of Frank Lloyd Wright’s midwestern masterpieces

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Issue #150 April 22, 2010

Listings: Events

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Issue #150 April 22, 2010

Listings: Classes/Workshops

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Issue #150 April 22, 2010

Listings: Trips

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Issue #150 April 22, 2010

Listings: Rentals

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Issue #150 April 22, 2010

Listings: Equipment/Licenses

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A Trip Down the Chip

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Issue #150 April 22, 2010

A Trip Down the Chip

a five-day adventure with camping, fishing, canoeing, and biking (a fictionalized account)

What follows is something I’ve come to call the MANLY TRIP Log, a diary of my epic outdoor Chippewa journey.

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words by Matt Ledger

 

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Issue #149 April 8, 2010

Listings: Interior Design & Furnishings

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Issue #149 April 8, 2010

Listings: Garden Centers

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Finding the Right Flowers for You

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Issue #149 April 8, 2010

Finding the Right Flowers for You

an amazing flow chart of fantastic flora fun

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Gnomes in the Loam

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Issue #149 April 8, 2010

Gnomes in the Loam

local company educates, entertains kids on gardening

“When kids are entertained and having fun, they become more interested and engaged, and educated in the process.” -Greg Raleigh, president of Enchanting Gnome Knowledge

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words by Kinzy Janssen

 
Yards We Dig

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Issue #149 April 8, 2010

Yards We Dig

a crop of cool local yards, from the front and from the back

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words by V1 Staff

 
Homes We Covet

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Issue #149 April 8, 2010

Homes We Covet

a collection of local homes that are just really cool

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words by V1 Staff

 
The Perfectly Pleasant Grid of Playgroups

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Issue #148 March 25, 2010

The Perfectly Pleasant Grid of Playgroups

an at-a-glance guide to the area's many playgroup offerings

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Striking Forward

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Issue #148 March 25, 2010

Striking Forward

Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters

It's a pin-knocking party for a good cause.

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words by Kinzy Janssen

 
A Great Place to Hang

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Issue #148 March 25, 2010

A Great Place to Hang

YMCA's kid's gymnasium

Had enough of the Gameboy Advance? Tell your parents to head over to Eau Claire YMCA’s Kid’s Gym for a break from the playtime monotony.

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words by Thom Fountain

 
A Statistical Breakdown

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

A Statistical Breakdown

a highly scientific look at Chippewa Valley’s Eat Scene

Check out some fun number crunching based on eatery and population data. Sounds fun, right?!

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words by Trevor Kupfer

 
Beyond the Apron

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Beyond the Apron

in super-secret-anonymous fashion, Volume One reveals on-the-job stories from local servers

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Impress-a-Date Dinners

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Impress-a-Date Dinners

a guide to romance nad local food

Just when you thought Volume One had a guide to everything but your personal life, we up and dove right in ...

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Apps & Sides

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Apps & Sides

some of the more interesting side dishes out there beyond the curds, wings, and rings

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

“Found: Lines by a Young Poetess, Age 14”

(honorable mention)

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words by Sarah Bodeau

 

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Field Notes from East River Road

a prose poem (honorable mention)

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words by Sarah Bodeau

 

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

My curio

– a gift for my mother (honorable mention)

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words by Greg Adams

 

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Small Change

(third place winner)

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words by Sandra Lindow

 

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Sailing

(Second place winner)

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words by Scott Steffens

 

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Winter Birch

(First place winner)

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words by Zack Gauck

 

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

The Very Best of the Local Haikus

Each poet was encouraged to send in two local haikus.
These are the judges favorites.

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Exquisite Corpses

3 judges took their favorite lines from the contest
& threw them together to form new poems

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

V1's 1st Annual Poetry Contest Winners

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

The Big Beautiful Gym Grid

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Dance Your Way Around Exercise

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Dance Your Way Around Exercise

It’s a cardio-heavy activity, but it doesn’t have the word “aerobics” attached to it ...

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words by Kinzy Janssen

 

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Zumba

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Wellness Centers

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Acupuncture

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Hypnosis

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Equipment Shops

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Martial Arts/Boxing

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Belly Dancing

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Personal Training

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Yoga, Pilates, & More

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Massage

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Fit List: Gyms & Health Clubs

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The Picture of Health

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

The Picture of Health

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How Much Can Exercise Do For You?

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

How Much Can Exercise Do For You?

enough with generality — let’s hear some particulars

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Healthy Tidbits

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Healthy Tidbits

need a healthful reminder? read up.

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Videographers

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Tux Rentals

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Transport

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Salons

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Rings

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Wedding Planners/Consultants

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Places to Rent

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Photographers

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Performers

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Invitations

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Flowers

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Dresses

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: DeeJays

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Caterers

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Cakes & Sweet Things

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Listings: Bands

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

30th Annual Bridal Show & Expo

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Live and learn, or just watch movies

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Live and learn, or just watch movies

wedding tips from the silver screen

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Trust the alchemists

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Trust the alchemists

alchemy family farm can feed your guests and free your conscience

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Gifts for attendants

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Gifts for attendants

local gifts from the bride & groom

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Alternative registry

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Alternative registry

traditional gifts for the bride & groom

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Would you clear these customs?

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Would you clear these customs?

wedding traditions from around the world

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Reducing your carbon footprint (down the aisle)

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Reducing your carbon footprint (down the aisle)

earth-pleasing tips for the biggest party you’ll ever have

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Winter is for Families: <br>I Really Like This Track

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Families:
I Really Like This Track

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Families:
Building Your Own Backyard Ice Rink

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Winter is for Families: <br>4 Foodie Activities

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Families:
4 Foodie Activities

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Winter is for Families: <br>7 Creative Activites

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Families:
7 Creative Activites

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Winter is for Families: <br>10 Winter Olympic-ish Activities

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Families:
10 Winter Olympic-ish Activities

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Teens:
Pick Up Some Pucks & Hit These Open Nets

city-run rinks open on Dec. 26 and close when the ice melts

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Winter is for Teens: <br>Paintballing It Up!

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Teens:
Paintballing It Up!

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Teens:
Go Throw Them From the Mountain

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Winter is for Teens: <br>Snowball Fights

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Teens:
Snowball Fights

“the perfect snowball” and a war strategy

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

How Others Have Made Cities More Vibrant in Winter

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Carving Out a Cooler Eau Claire

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Winter is for the Active: <br>Bust Out the Shanty and Tip-Ups

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for the Active:
Bust Out the Shanty and Tip-Ups

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for the Active:
Snowmobile Trails

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for the Active:
Snowshoe Trails

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for the Active:
Cross Country Ski Trails

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for the Active:
Pitching a Tent! Quinzee?

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for the Active:
Winter Programs at Beaver Creek

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Winter is for the Active: <br>Take “The Plunge!”

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for the Active:
Take “The Plunge!”

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Couples:
Aerial Tours of Holiday Lights

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Winter is for Couples: <br>Candlelight <del>Dinner</del> Snowshoeing

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Couples:
Candlelight Dinner Snowshoeing

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Prepare Yourself for Volume One’s “Cold Flashes”

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Prepare Yourself for Volume One’s “Cold Flashes”

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Menomonie Gets a Snow Park!

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Menomonie Gets a Snow Park!

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Winter is for Everyone: <br>Area Sledding Hills

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Everyone:
Area Sledding Hills

Going Downhill ... in a Good Way

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Winter is for Everyone: <br>Going for the Sweep

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Everyone:
Going for the Sweep

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Winter is for Everyone: <br>A Lawn Game Good for Winter, Too

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Everyone:
A Lawn Game Good for Winter, Too

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Winter is for Everyone: <br>Might as Well Ski Jump

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Everyone:
Might as Well Ski Jump

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Everyone:
Skatey-ma Rinky-dinky-dink

all city rinks open Dec. 27 and close when ice melts

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Everyone:
Snowmen are So Last Century

local snow sculpture ideas using household items

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Winter is for Everyone: <br>Curling is Actually a Blast ...

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Issue #142 December 24, 2009

Winter is for Everyone:
Curling is Actually a Blast ...

I Know, I was Surprised, Too

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Haunted Listings: Décor

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Haunted Listings: Décor

even if your home isn't haunted, it can still look that way

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Haunted Listings: Costumes

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Haunted Listings: Costumes

buy it brand new or go DIY with your gruesome garb

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Local Trick or Treat Times

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Local Trick or Treat Times

when and where to go get your candy

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Haunted Listings: Spook houses, tours, and trails

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Haunted Listings: Spook houses, tours, and trails

local locations that will try to scare you silly

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Haunted Listings: Pumpkins & Mazes

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Haunted Listings: Pumpkins & Mazes

where to find this year's big orange fruit

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Ghouls on Film

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Ghouls on Film

another supernatural investigation group starts up in the Valley

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words by Mitchell See

 
The Ice Age Trail

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

The Ice Age Trail

(an outdoor adventures must-know)

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words by V1 Staff

 
5 Sweet  Places to Pitch a Tent

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

5 Sweet Places to Pitch a Tent

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5 Radical Regions to Rock Climb

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

5 Radical Regions to Rock Climb

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5 Stellar Sites for Snowshoeing

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

5 Stellar Sites for Snowshoeing

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3 Bumpy Off-Road Biking Locales

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

3 Bumpy Off-Road Biking Locales

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6 Slick Spots to Cross-Country Ski

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

6 Slick Spots to Cross-Country Ski

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Fruity Fun: Fall Farmers Markets (thru October)

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Fruity Fun: Fall Farmers Markets (thru October)

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Fruity Fun: Patches 'n' More

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Fruity Fun: Patches 'n' More

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Fruit Fun: Orchard Listings

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Fruit Fun: Orchard Listings

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Launching Spots

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Launching Spots

local autumn projectile places

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Take a Hike

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Take a Hike

see the leaves, feel the sun, suck some of the crisp autumn air into your lungs

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Corn Maze Guide

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Corn Maze Guide

get temporarily lost with this corny guide

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Wineries & Vineyards

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Wineries & Vineyards

take a short or a long-ish drive to grape heaven

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Leaping Leafers!

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Leaping Leafers!

how to have fun with the foliage

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Apples,  Apples, and  More Apples

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Apples, Apples, and More Apples

there's a lot of apples around right now ... what are ya gonna do with them?

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Groceries

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Laundromats

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Thrift Stores

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Dollar Stores

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Coffeehouses

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Bookstores

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Student & Free Clinics

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Survival Listings: Plasma Clinic

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

The Chippewa Valley's Coolest Educators

We asked “Who are the best teachers in the Chippewa Valley?”

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Those Darned Kids

teachers take note of the common and outrageous pranks students have done

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Special How-To: Ridding Your Dorm of Pests

eliminating the lingering annoyances of dorm life

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

The Big Dance

from the dress to the dinner: tips to survive any school dance

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Undeclared? Who Cares?

the coolest, most random four-year schedule of college in the Chippewa Valley*

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Things We Wish We Knew When We Were Freshmen

a handful of helpful tips from the alumni working at Volume One

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Green Listings: Events

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Green Listings: Groups

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Green Listings: Local Builders/Contractors

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

SDS Architects

Eau Claire firm creating green buildings all over the place

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Things to Recycle Other than Bottles & Cans (So Just Clap Your Hands)

A shortlist of recyclable items with instructions on how to go about it

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Students Tackle Sustainability Issues, Too

Memorial High School students present green projects

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Clean Sweeps & Collection Days

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Let the Green Come to You

Xcel Energy offering locals more renewable programs

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Green Businesses in the Valley

a few examples of local businesses that are proudly green and will proudly accept your green

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Five Ways Eau Claire Hopes to get Greener

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

A Collar of a Different Color

The Chippewa Valley looks to join the green collar movement as it sweeps the nation and state

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Hot or Not

What’s “in” and “out” for going green this summer

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Your Green Means Go Calendar

when you’re ready to reduce your carbon footprint, start with this month’s worth of baby steps

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Three Local Programs You Must Know

local and regional services for job hunters and entrepreneurs

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

How to Get a Job: What the Experts Say

two local experts weigh in on finding that elusive employer

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

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Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Light at the End of the Tunnel

We've seen the worst, but it's not over. How do you stay on your economic feet?

Economists and job market experts say we’ve seen the worst of it, but it’s not over, so provide suggestions to ensure locals land on their feet.

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Picture Perfect Pets Photo Contest Winners

the pets you voted into the top spots of the photo contest

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Flowchart: Picking a Pet for Your Personality

V1’s flowchart to help you find the perfect pal for your lifestyle

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

A Pet by Any Other Name Wouldn't Sound as Sweet

Tips and Suggestions to Help You Name Your Pet

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Pet Events

upcoming events for your various critters

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A Walk in the (Dog) Park

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

A Walk in the (Dog) Park

Chippewa Valley Canines Begging for More Parks

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

The Cost of Companionship

Think About Price Tags Before Name Tags

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Resources: Animal Hospitals

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Resources: Kennels/Babysitters/Day Care Centers

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Resources: Breeders

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Resources: Adoption Centers

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Resources: Trainers

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Resources: Buy a Pet

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Homework Before Housebreaking

Six Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Pet

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SPECIAL SECTION: <br>Health & Fitness

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

SPECIAL SECTION:
Health & Fitness

V1’s guide to getting in shape this summer

an all-local guide to getting in shape during the summer months

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At Home in the Chippewa Valley

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

At Home in the Chippewa Valley

chores never sounded so fun

Volume One's guide to feeling at home in the Chippewa Valley.

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Kids & Families

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Kids & Families

a fun-filled Volume One special section

a guide to what the Chippewa Valley has in the ol' toy box, kids

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WHAT YOU NEED:<br>Health, Wellness, & Fitness

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Issue #118 January 22, 2009

WHAT YOU NEED:
Health, Wellness, & Fitness

V1’s guide to helping you see that new year’s resolution through

Give it a glance while doing butt crunches in your favorite chair.

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Weddings & Occasions

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Weddings & Occasions

Volume One’s gift to the Chippewa Valley’s soon- to-be wed.

Your guide to everything wedding here in the Chippewa Valley.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE:<br>Local Kids’ Cookie Recipes

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

WEB EXCLUSIVE:
Local Kids’ Cookie Recipes

We asked area third graders what they’d put in their cookies.

“Baby powder, chicken feathers, and pizza, and fire, and ice, and lava …”

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WEB EXCLUSIVE:<br>A Day in Santa’s Planner

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

WEB EXCLUSIVE:
A Day in Santa’s Planner

We asked area third graders what they think Santa does all day.

“2. Breakfast, 3. Wakes up the elves, 4. Starts making toys, 5. Looks into his crystal ball …”

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WEB EXCLUSIVE:<br>3rd Grade Holiday Dinner Plans

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

WEB EXCLUSIVE:
3rd Grade Holiday Dinner Plans

We asked area third graders what they’d serve for holiday dinner.

"For Christmas supper I’d make pizza, chicken, steak, hot dogs, French fries ..."

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Holiday Handbook 2008

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Holiday Handbook 2008

A very special Volume One special section.

It's holiday time in the Chippewa Valley. Here's how to do it up right.

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Arts and Entertainment

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Arts and Entertainment

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best in Arts and Entertainment

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for music, art, and theatre

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Shopping and Spending

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Shopping and Spending

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best in Shopping and Spending

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for shops and services

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Action and Lesiure

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Action and Lesiure

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best in Action and Lesiure

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for sports and recreation

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Here and There

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Here and There

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best in Here and There

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for local places

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Media and Information

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Media and Information

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best in Media and Information

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for local news sources

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Ranting and Raving

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Ranting and Raving

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best (and worst) in Ranting and Raving

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for local issues

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Nightlife and Taverns

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Nightlife and Taverns

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best in Nightlife and Taverns

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for nightime fun

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Chomping and Chugging

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Chomping and Chugging

your choices for the Chippewa Valley’s best in Chomping and Chugging

your Best of the Chippewa Valley 2008 winners for food and drink

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Best of the Chippewa Valley Winners for 2008

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Best of the Chippewa Valley Winners for 2008

Annual Best of the Valley Reader Poll racks up 215,000 individual “yays” and “boos”

Small battles began between rival restaurants, tattoo parlors, and media outlers ...

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Hauntings

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

Hauntings

Who you gonna call? Join us for a romp through some local ghost hunting stories.

If you follow our lead, you can engage in some once-in-a-lifetime ghost busting.

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Back To School

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Back To School

Volume One’s celebration of education, because knowledge is power!

Everything from tips to stylize your living quarters and hot shopping items and more.

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Pet Project

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Pet Project

Volume One's fuzzy, housebroken resource for pets and their owners

If you or someone you love has four legs, feathers, and/or a tail - you`re gonna love this.

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