NOVEMBER 2008

FEATURES

Invest in Your Future
The economy stinks. But challenging times shouldn't stop you from planning for your kids' education or working toward that retirement nest egg you've always dreamed of. Wealth management advisors spoke with business writer Judy Dahl about tried-and-true strategies to continue to grow your assets.

Person of the Year
There's nothing like a few unsolved murders to push a chief of police into the spotlight. All eyes are watching to see if Noble Wray's low-key, brainy approach to criminal justice is the right leadership style for a Madison that isn't a quaint little college town anymore. Frank Bures explores the question: Is Chief Wray the man for the 21st-century job of urban policing?

Domestic Violence
Thirty percent of Dane County arrests are related to domestic violence, and yet these stories are rarely told unless the victim end up injured or dead. In a rare act of courage, seven Madison women decided they were safe enough to speak out about their abuse. If we see who they are, they told us, we might be able to save others from the same fate. By Maggie Ginsberg-Schutz

Habitat: Sofa Shopping
As temperatures drop and the holidays approach, little sounds lovelier than cozying into a comfy couch. Our sofa guide will have you sitting pretty in no time, whether your style leans traditional, trendy or somewhere in between. Writer Jennifer Garrett packed it with helpful tips, plus it's filled with photos sure to get you off your old sofa and out scouring for a new one.

WEB COVER STORY

A Capital City Connected

YOUR TOWN

For the Record How we picked Person of the Year. By Neil Heinen
Up to the Task A new lung cancer task force hopes to finally mobilize the troops.
Tidbits Groups making green music, energizing campus and putting a stop to sexual assault.
On the cover: Style Sheet All that glitters is gold jewelry.
Window Shopping Find paper goods, crafts and more at Anthology.
Travel So There I Was with Frank Bures
Politics The morning after: predicting life after the election.
   If McCain wins...A few predictions By Colin Benedict
   If Obama wins... A few predictions By Jenny Price
Picture of Health Poetry helps one woman breathe easier. By Teri Barr

MADISON BUSINESS

On the cover: Financial Fortitude Tried-and-true strategies for tough economic times.
Guest Column A call to support the United Way - and community. By Jim Riordan

HABITAT

House of the Month A historic home goes green.
Dining In Coffee-Glazed Oven Brisket By Nancy Lynch
Garden Talk Readying the garden for winter.
On the cover: Habitat Handbook Choose a new couch with our sofa guide.

OVERTONES

Arts Profile Meet MMoCA's million-dollar lady.
A&E Highlights
A Poet's Place

DINING OUT

Restaurant of the Month From sushi to Kushi. By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings 397 reasons to dine out.
Bottle Half-Full A year in beer. By Kent Palmer
Hip Sips Party like a pop star at Bluephies. By Katie Vaughn
On the cover: Off the Vine Thanksgiving wine on a budget. By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles Slow Food success. By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen

Out There: The Blame Game By John Roach