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THE EMERALD VOID Maybe our parks are dying because they are so dull. >> 15,081 JEWELS The lure and history, threats and solutions, killers and saviors of our beloved lakes - one of the world’s most intense concentrations of fresh water. ... >> RECESSION STORIES Thousands of Milwaukeeans are out of a job. Is there hope on the horizon, or do they face a kind of permanent recession? by Erik Gunn  >>

Features
Recession Stories The economy’s downturn has put many out of work, raising fears of a permanent recession. Or is there cause for optimism? 

The Emerald Void If we want to draw more people to our parks, we need to give them a reason. That means dreaming big.

15,081 Jewels Minnesota (land of 10,000 lakes), eat your heart out. Lakes are part of our culture, an umbilical cord around our hearts. And they have an amazing story to tell.

Departments
Outfront The proper balance. by Bruce Murphy
Mail Issues and stories that inspired you to write.
Events One name: Tom Jones. But not the only name. Sonic Youth, American Players Theatre, Lynn Redgrave and the Waukesha County Fair.

Insider
Inventions that are pure genius (or not). Plus: hot for hurling, and a man driven to defend the drive-in.
First Person A woman in a man’s world.
Reviews A bar with bubbles, and two guys who call themselves Chester French.
Rressroom The loss of a vital local radio voice.

Savvy
Home Shall we adjourn to the patio?
Shopping Organic wares and second-hand fashion.
Real Estate How Facebookand other social networking sites have made it easier to sell homes.

Health The key to losing midlife weight gain.
Dining The who, what, why of Smyth, the Iron Horse Hotel’s hot new restaurant. by Ann Christenson
Endgame County supervisors say they’ve been “vindicated.” We say baloney. by Bruce Murphy