JANUARY 2008

FEATURES

Best in Biz
At the start of every new year, we heap praise on businesspeople whose commitment to their organizations, industries and the community at large goes above and beyond the corporate call of duty. They are truly the best in the business, or as we like to call them, the Best of Madison Business. Neil Heinen and Maggie Ginsberg-Schutz share highlights and accomplishments of the 2008 winners.

Get Fit Quick
Welcome to Fit City, where contributing writer Nicole Resnick shows you how and where to get your exercise on. Whether it’s a mind-body fix, a giant health club or a little gym, a personal trainer that knows how to motivate you, a climbing wall for women, or a walking shoe emporium with the perfect pair to kick it into high gear, getting and staying fit in the city has never been easier—or more fun!

19 Resolutions for Home
Is it an unsighltly closet? An overstuffed drawer? A whole room? We all have them—places in our homes where clutter and chaos reign. Well, it’s New Year’s resolution month, an ideal time to tackle those challenging spots. Contributing writer Jennifer Garrett gives ten tips to organize and regain control, and offers nine all-around great ideas to kick the casa into shape for the new year.

Hot Tech Jobs and More
Madison is known for a lot of things and, increasingly, technology is one of them. In our annual Tech Plus resource guide to the future, you’ll find exciting new careers, innovative leaders, creative companies and groundbreaking advances that are putting Madison on the high-tech map. You’ll also meet a few local investment angels and learn how starting your own blog just might fast-track your career.

YOUR TOWN
For the Record: Striving to Thrive By Neil Heinen
Out-Spoken A new local LGBT magazine hits shelves.
Window Shopping Cure winter blahs with a short drive to the eclectic Artisan Gallery.
On the Cover: Well-Rounded Yogi How to get your “om” on.
Get Outta Town Find out what’s new in New Glarus.
On the Cover: Top Dentists 34 smile specialists voted best by their peers.
Politics:
   Here's to a Better '08 By Colin Benedict
   Beware of Celebrity Stumping By Jenny Price

MADISON BUSINESS
On the Cover: Best of Madison Business Kudos to Guild.com’s Toni Sikes and three other top-notch VIPs.

HABITAT
House of the Month Global art collection makes a downtown condo home.
Dining In Good-for-you chicken. By Nancy Lynch
Garden Talk How to recycle your Christmas tree.
On the Cover: Habitat Handbook - Start 2008 right by organizing and fixing up the house

OVERTONES
Arts Profile Artist’s work is sublimely intriguing.
On the Cover: Battle of the Bands
January A&E Calendar

DINING OUT
Restaurant of the Month Main street Columbus is home to an eatery worth the trip. By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings Guide to good food in the city.
Bottle Half-Full Prepare for a pint of porter. By Kent Palmer
Off the Vine Rhone wine and the food that pairs so nicely with it. By Michael Kwas
On the Cover: Genuine Articles Why kids are still eating junk. By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen


Out There A Warm Glow By John Roach