Cover story: Trivial pursuits

Ryan Schleicher, 27, reviews fabulous business books for a living at www.inbubblewrap.com. In his spare time, he plays bass for Milwaukee rock band Juniper Tar (with MKE's Tuc Krueger on drums) and fields questions about being "A Schleicher Brother" (brothers are Aaron, Nathan and Dylan).

Photo illustration by by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Casa di Giorgio
Threeview: 'World Trade Center'
In your ear: Big Green Sofa
In your ear: Kid Millions CD Release Party (Web only)
Bartender of the week: Gregory Browning
Weekly food and drink specials
Northern exposure: Car trips and canoe excursions ... how 'up north' moments inspire art
Olde school Hang out with the jousters, jesters and jugglers at the Renaissance Faire
Festival watch: What's happening Aug. 17 to 20
Trivia quiz answers We teased questions in print. Here are the answers.

how we live
School of Roth: A primer on individual retirement accounts
Right tools can get your paint job rolling
Exercising on the job: Your desk can also be a gym
New Store on the Scene highlights

in the know
Profile of Michael Allen: Indie rocker, Peace Corps worker, now what?
When I was 30 of Ed Ward His lucky idea was starting Irish Fest

online features
Ask Mom: Taking a little break
MKE Exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.
MKE blogs Staff ramblings, as well as those of a few contributing bloggers
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices A directory of the local blogging community