Cover story:
Role players.
Person by person, pair by pair, mentors can slowly reshape a community or a career. And finding a mentor can be your smartest career move. Meet some people who show you how, and who share the rewards.
On the cover: If you see cover model Rebecca Paucek, 24, wish her a happy birthday! Paucek is a medical assistant from Milwaukee.; Photo/C.Taylor

downtime
A way with words Jesus Ali uses the difficult circumstances of his past to create a future in art.
Art for the open mind The first of its kind in the city, the Milwaukee Gay Arts Center is making gay and gay-friendly arts its focus.
Threeview: The Melting Pot The Melting Pot offers a sophisticated take on all kinds of fondue.
Budget bite: Salami on pumpernickel at The European Deli A Fox Point deli serves generous portions of Old World tastes.
Karmic overtime A local sports group hosts a fund-raiser for a good guy who’s had a (very) bad year.
Meet the bartender Steve Osmanski of Leff's Lucky Town
Exposure Participants presented the story of Jesus' crucifixion while processing from St. Casinir's Church in Riverwest to St. Francis Church in Brewers Hill.

how we live
Making his mark on all kinds of folks Working as a tattoo artist involves more than meets the eye (or hides under a sleeve).
Kitsch chic A new Third Ward shop offers global accents for home and body.
Ask Mom: Over the river and through the woods - with Tupperware Tackling the junk food pyramid at the in-laws’ and off-color remarks from Dad.

in the know
Pondering prenuptials Prenups: Not as much fun as wedding presents but worth considering for some couples.
Stiffer penalty for unruly behavior With a new police agency taking over at Miller Park, rowdy fans can expect some changes.
Profile: Josh Adams Josh Adams scores big with his first feature film, a story about baseball great Henry Aaron.
When I was 30: Barbara Wyatt When Barbara Wyatt Sibley graduated from West Division High School in 1965, becoming CEO/president of the YWCA of Greater Milwaukee wasn't necessarily on her list of things to do.

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