tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post7285789546926729250..comments2024-02-24T05:11:30.646-06:00Comments on The Director's Desk: First impressions of MadisonTom Casadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188041481309059441noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-10924298738269052232007-09-24T19:44:00.000-05:002007-09-24T19:44:00.000-05:00I predict the usual suspect berating you for being...I predict the usual suspect berating you for being in Madison, instead of being in Lincoln with a putty knife, furiously scraping away at this deadly gum problem.<BR/><BR/>I visit that CPoP site from time to time, in order to read up on this and that. I've never seen a specific "guide" on the CPoP site detailing Home Invasion Robberies, maybe you could prompt them to create one. <BR/><BR/>I understand that those actually go unreported sometimes, because some home invasions are done by people wanting illegal drugs, drug cash, and other contraband, and those criminalistic residents are loath to involve the police. I was think more of home invasions at "normal" homes, the kind that would almost alwas be reported.<BR/><BR/>Madison seems to be fairly similar to Lincoln as far as most major aspects of population demographics, as well as rates of murder and business robbery, but they do have a somewhat higher rate of auto theft there, perhaps due to more chop shops or something like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-42565734463701283412007-09-24T15:20:00.000-05:002007-09-24T15:20:00.000-05:00Okay, the Rathskeller is an interesting and impres...Okay, the Rathskeller is an interesting and impressive corner of the student union, opened in 1928. But the food was basic University cafeteria, and nobody was around. <BR/><BR/>Nothing wrong with a pub on campus,as long as the drinkers are of age. I chatted with three UW-Madison police officers at length today. Same, same, same. Probably a little better relationship with LPD in Lincoln than with MPD in Madison. <BR/><BR/>Angelic Brewing Company, not a brewpub, as the name implies, had a great staff last night who really knew their local brews and how to serve their customers. Thumbs up for casual dining.Tom Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188041481309059441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-53261959072188196252007-09-24T13:02:00.000-05:002007-09-24T13:02:00.000-05:00Chief, you have certainly ventured into the Lion's...Chief, you have certainly ventured into the Lion's Den (or Badger Den???)<BR/><BR/>For an enjoyable meal any time, try one of the restaurants in the Wisconsin Union. I heartily recommend Der Rathskeller, http://www.union.wisc.edu/food/rathskeller.html <BR/>but you might find that Madison has something unthinkable happening:<BR/><BR/>Alcohol, right in the middle of campus, in the Student Union! How is it possible that the sky hasn't fallen and the roof hasn't fallen in???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com