Cover story:
Thinking outside the cubicle.
Why does a workplace have to be dull? And who says you’ve got to stop at a few thumbtacked snapshots? Some employers around town give their workers a little room to be creative. Sweet.

How to add warmth, color to your cube Not all of us have the permission (not to mention the budget) to overhaul the entire office. So start with the little area you can control: your cubicle.
Give the office a space-lift It’s probably a sign you’re spending too much time at the office when you get giddy over flashy file folders. But if you’re going to boost the coolness of your cube, it’s going to take the right accoutrements.
On the cover: Heidi Halperin; Cover image/C.Taylor
downtime
Threads that turn heads A Milwaukee artist who custom-designs clothing sees her clients as people who give motion to her art.
One tank trip: I see dead people and their insides The controversial “Body Worlds” exhibit in Chicago is not for the squeamish.
Budget bite: The Painted Bean At Zarletti, the Threeviewers find tasty Italian food in a classy-but-comfy setting.
Threeview: Zarletti At Zarletti, the Threeviewers find tasty Italian food in a classy-but-comfy setting.
Exposure A Latin beat hit the Milwaukee Art Museum last weekend at the Cha Cha Cha! performance.

how we live
Bob gets hot: The final stretch Bob’s get-fit journey ends with a visit to a yoga instructor, where he learns to bend a little.
A romantic hit or a pathetic miss? If you’re stepping outside the bar scene to meet people, leave the cheesy pick-up lines behind.
Holy mole Mole is a Mexican tradition that takes painstaking effort to make at home. But the effort pays off.
Ask Mom: Party with your shoes off? Sloppy party guests and the ever-present office collection envelope.

in the know
Profile: Vuong Nguyen Since Vuong Nguyen’s visit to his parents’ homeland, he takes a lot less for granted.
Accentuating the negative AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin unveils new positive ad campaign designed to get Wisconsin’s young adults to wake up and remember HIV.
Protect yourself before disaster hits your apartment Considering renters insurance? Then consider this.

online exclusives
West of Rome: Making 'all-American' music West of Rome's first album, 2001's "Cranberry Sauce," was a blend of energetic, toe-tapping melodies delivered with a carefree swagger.
Upload office photos Your office has to be nicer than MKE's former space - stained wood paneling on the walls and duct-taped, brown carpeting. Have we mentioned how excited we are about moving? Show us where you spend 40 (or more) hours a week by uploading a picture of your fabulously decorated cubicle or office.
The chatterbox: Date etiquette The grocery store, the mall, the gym. Chances are you’ve found someone attractive at one of those spots. But have you ever asked someone out in an unusual place? Send your stories to mke.
MKE blogs
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