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Where can I find emergency food distribution sites in Milwaukee during COVID-19?
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Milwaukee County Emergency Food Distribution Locations
Adjectives such as “uncertain,” “unforeseen,” and the now-nearly-taboo “unprecedented” have been batted around a lot recently, but there’s a reason for that: these strange times truly are all of the above. Many individuals have found themselves facing challenges they hadn’t experienced before, while others are seeing their previous struggled exacerbated by the pandemic.
Luckily, the community here in Milwaukee is providing lots of resources to help one another get by. One of these services is food distribution. Where can one find emergency food distribution services in Milwaukee, WI?
(more…)What colors does the 2021 Ford Super Duty come in?
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
2021 Ford Super Duty Color Options
Heavy-duty trucks bring an immense amount of power to the proverbial table, and the 2021 Ford Super Duty offerings currently bring the most towing and torque strength of the bunch. The model’s Power Stroke diesel engine churns out a full 1050 pound-feet of torque, while a properly-equipped model from the lineup is rated to tow a total of 37,000 pounds.
It’s clear that these machines have what it takes under the hood. But looks count for something too, don’t they? What colors do the 2021 Ford Super Duty models come in?
(more…)What is the most popular modern Chevy?
Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
Chevy’s top vehicle in the United States
Part of General Motors, Chevrolet is one of the top-selling brands of the whole company. When listed out, seven Chevy vehicles made it onto the top ten list. If you are curious about the number one spot, the Chevrolet Silverado takes the gold. Keep reading to learn why the Chevrolet Silverado is in the number one spot. (more…)
Who owns Ford?
Friday, November 13th, 2020
A Look at the Owners of Ford Motor Company
Ford churns out a wide array of beautiful vehicles every year. Is there a specific owner behind it all? Who owns Ford Motor Company?
(more…)How much can the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD tow?
Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
For those that need to get a big job done, the Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty lineup is practically rearing to go. And that lineup is now more ready than ever in its incarnation for the 2021 model year, thanks to a slew of significant updates and enhancements joining the party.
A lot of these exciting upgrades fall into the towing realm. They include a multitude of upgraded and added trailering tech features, along with simply a higher maximum tow rating.
Let’s take a look a that latter element first: just how much is the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD rated to tow?
(more…)Can you use 3D-printed parts in a car?
Saturday, November 7th, 2020
3D printing is being used more and more widely these days. The possibilities with this technology are constantly expanding, as humans find more ways to use 3D printed items.
One idea that’s come up is that of 3D printing car parts. Car parts can be expensive, of course, so the possibility of cutting costs is a tempting one. There’s also the allure of convenience, in that individuals can buy and set up their own 3D printer at home, and theoretically print off their own replacement vehicle parts.
Do 3D-printed car parts work?
(more…)What’s new on the Ford SYNC 4 infotainment system?
Wednesday, November 4th, 2020
Ford SYNC 4 Infotainment Updates and New Features
As technology in our world continually improves along that one exponential curve that people talk about, the gizmos inhabiting our vehicles are getting ever-better as well. For 2021, Ford is rolling out a new incarnation of its widely loved SYNC 3 infotainment system, creatively dubbed SYNC 4. What new elements and exciting features will adorn the Ford SYNC 4 communications and entertainment system?
(more…)Do new Ford vehicles have hands-free driving capability?
Friday, October 30th, 2020
Ford Mainstreaming Hands-Free Driver Assists in F-150 and Mach-E
Ford has been making breakthroughs in the automotive market since the very beginning. Things have come a long way since the Model T, however; nowadays, new technologies are letting drivers take their hands off the wheel as they cruise in properly-equipped machines.
Is Ford adding hands-free driving capability to its vehicles?
(more…)Where can I hear a short scary story for Halloween?
Friday, October 30th, 2020
Wisconsin Public Radio’s Annual Scary Story for 2020
Fall seems to have passed its peak here in Wisconsin, with many of the leaves off the trees and any semblance of warm weather becoming unsettlingly fleeting. Skies have gone grey most days as the natural world primes itself for descent into the frozen, barren caverns of Midwestern winter.
But it’s not all gloom. We find a certain charm to the way the cold months bring out new emotions and, at their best, help us to find positives in the darkness, both literal and in the sense of the bleaker elements of human existence.
Another way humans have long found charm in the macabre is through spooky stories! Wisconsin Public Radio puts one together every year, and we’ve included it for you here. Enjoy!
(more…)Are businesses in Milwaukee exempt from wearing masks if they choose?
Monday, October 26th, 2020
Milwaukee COVID-19 Mask Laws for Business Owners
The United States is in the midst of a public health crisis. Wearing masks and practicing social distancing are the best methods that humanity has currently devised to slow the spread, save lives, and work toward an eventual solution.
However, due to a variety of factors particular to our strange modern world (of which social media is not the least), differing misguided beliefs have arisen, with some individuals doubting the feasibility of masks and even of the reality of the virus itself.
If one of these misguided folks owns a business, are they allowed to choose not to wear (or not enforcing enforce the wearing of) face masks on their premises?
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