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December 23, 2005
Novel idea
Yeah, but... It's still Milwaukee! Actually, I shouldn't say that. Milwaukee's a nice place. Its name comes from an Algonquin Indian word meaning, "the good land."
A warmer Milwaukee? Just move the thermometer. That's what a local group is considering as a way to make the city more appealing to tourists and people thinking of relocating here.
The official thermometer is now located at the local airport, which just happens to be about two miles west of Lake Michigan.
And everyone in the Milwaukee area has heard meteorologists say over and over, especially in spring and summer, temperatures would be "cooler near the lake."
So the private, nonprofit Spirit of Milwaukee wonders if moving the thermometer further inland — where temperatures at times can be 10 degrees warmer — would give Milwaukee a warmer image.
Posted by oz115 at December 23, 2005 09:24 AM
Comments
Finding a way to forever purge the connection of "Milwaukee" and "Schlitz" from the public consciousness would be another good step.
Posted by: Pete at December 24, 2005 01:25 PM
ARRRGGHHH! GET IT OFF ME! It'S SUCKING MY WILL TO LIVE!
Posted by: Christy Your Love! at December 24, 2005 03:43 PM