FluGen: Universal flu vaccine REDEE FLU showcased at World Health Organization influenza meeting
MADISON, Wis.— Deadly flu viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu and H3N2 swine flu, may have met their match in FluGen’s universal vaccine, REDEE FLU™. At the World Health Organization influenza vaccine meeting in Hong Kong last week, FluGen scientists presented compelling data demonstrating that the REDEE FLU™ vaccine protects against both influenza strains that it was designed...
U.S. Department of Labor: OSHA cites Shindler Tire Recycling LLC after Milwaukee employer fails to abate safety violations
Contact: Scott Allen, allen.scott@dol.gov
Phone: 312-353-6976
Rhonda Burke, burke.rhonda@dol.gov
MILWAUKEE ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Shindler Tire Recycling LLC in Milwaukee with 12 safety...
UW-Madison: Finding challenges accepted view of MS: Unexpectedly, damaged nerve fibers survive
CONTACT: Ian Duncan, 608-263-9828, duncani@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu (prefers email for first contact)
MADISON - Multiple sclerosis, a brain disease that affects over 400,000 Americans, causes movement difficulties and many neurologic symptoms. MS has two key elements: The nerves that direct muscular movement lose their electrical insulation (the myelin sheath) and cannot transmit signals as effectively. And many of the long nerve fibers,...
Road America: To exhibit at the Chicago Auto Show
Contact: John Ewert Communications Director O: (920) 893-4206 jewert@roadamerica.com
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. -- The racing season is still a few months away but Road America intends to turn up the heat this winter at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, February 9-18 at the McCormick...
Better Business Bureau: Tax Time — the Better Business Bureau provides tax preparation tips
CONTACT: Lisa Schiller, Media Relations PHONE: 414- 847- 6055 FAX: 414-302- 0355 E-MAIL: lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org
Milwaukee, Wis.--Since tax season is underway, the Better Business Bureau...
U.S. Department of Labor: OSHA fines Grede Wisconsin $274,500 for exposing workers to dangerous respirable dust and other hazards at iron foundry
Contact: Scott Allen 312-353-6976 allen.scott@dol.gov
Rhonda Burke burke.rhonda@dol.gov
Company placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program
BROWNTOWN, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Association Management Partners: Portz achieves certification as association executive
CONTACT: Ann Massie Nelson (608) 251-5940 anelson@manageassociations.com
Madison, Wis. – Association Management Partners (AMP) announces that Laura (Ritchie) Portz has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) credential from the American Society of Association Executives CAE Commission.
Portz helps associations with membership development and retention, technology tools, meeting planning, and outreach. A Madison, Wis., native, she holds a bachelor’s degree...
Schenck SC: Congratulates employees reaching milestone years of service
Contact: Karie Zellner karie.zellner@schencksc.com 920-996-1261
WISCONSIN – Schenck would like to thank the following employees for their years of service to our firm:
FOX CITIES OFFICE
- 35 Years * Jim Burkhardt, CPA, Shareholder & Chief Financial Officer
- 25 Years * Al Arnold, CPA, Manager
- ...
UW-Madison: Facebook users browse their own profiles to boost egos
CONTACT: Catalina Toma, 608-262-8760, ctoma@wisc.edu
MADISON - Lousy day at work or a bad grade on an exam?
New research suggests people feeling deflated seek solace in their Facebook profiles to puff themselves up.
"The appeal of Facebook is greater and greater every year, which leads us to believe there might be some universal psychological needs that are being fulfilled by the...
