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FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jullia Lonergan (414) 325-3792 Milwaukee, Wis. – Advanced Pain Management is pleased to announce that Dermot More-O’Ferrall, M.D., has been...

CONTACT: Alicia Jackson, (608) 265-2899, ajackson@engr.wisc.edu MADISON - A prosthetic hand that could be cheaply created on a 3-D printer for amputees in developing countries won the top prize and $10,000 in the Schoofs Prize for Creativity, one of a pair of competitions that make up Innovation Days. Held Feb. 9 and 10, the event rewards University of Wisconsin-Madison...

Contact: Tammy Gilpin-Ripp, Director of Marketing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 414.358.2678 ext. 201 tammygr@mksc.org MILWAUKEE, WI (February 13, 2012) – To raise dollars for the purchase and installation of new bleachers to its largest and highest profile outdoor stadium prior to the Spring 2012 outdoor season (per compliancy regulations issued by the State of Wisconsin), the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, a nonprofit...

Georgia Parham 812-334-4261 x 1203 Georgia Parham@fws.gov Angela Boyer (614) 416-8993 x 22 Angela_Boyer@fws.gov The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed two freshwater mussels – the rayed bean and the snuffbox – as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. The two mussels are found in river systems in the eastern United States. The rayed bean is...

Contact: Chris Wells, 608-263-3479, cfwells@wisc.edu MADISON - Dana Priest, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who writes about intelligence and counterterrorism, will speak at the University of Wisconsin-Madison about the rise of the post-9/11 security state in the U.S. Priest's talk is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Howard Auditorium of the Fluno Center, 601 University Ave. Her visit...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 WEDC: Tom Thieding, 608-267-9661 Tom.Thieding@wedc.org DATCP: James Dick, 608-224-5020 James.Dick@wisconsin.gov Record High for Ag Exports Madison–Governor Scott Walker announced today a record high for 2011 Wisconsin agricultural exports with a total value of $2.85 billion. The state’s agricultural exports in 2011 grew by 18% over 2010 according to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). ...

Gloria Steinem visits Milwaukee, March 30, to deliver an inspiring keynote address at the UWM Women Leaders Conference. MILWAUKEE, Feb. 13, 2012 – Leading feminist activist, Gloria Steinem, celebrates March’s Women History Month with a visit to Milwaukee as keynote speaker for the UWM 2012 Women Leaders Conference – March 30, 7am-5pm, at the Pfister Hotel. Echoing the 2012...

Contact: Bill Bessette Media Relations (608) 246-6127 Construction project includes new video conferencing room, science labs, computer center (PORTAGE, Wis.) Feb. 13, 2012 – Work is slated to begin next month on a $952,000 construction project at Madison Area Technical College’s Portage campus. And, when it’s completed this summer, students will benefit from a new video conferencing room, two additional science labs...

Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, 608-224-5002, ashley.huibregtse@wisconsin.gov Jim Dick, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, jim.dick@wi.gov MADISON – The world’s population continues to grow, and with about 96% of consumers outside of the United States’ borders, there is a growing need for food. Wisconsin, with its reputation for safe and quality products, is in a unique position to provide that food and other agricultural products...

APPLETON, WIS. — Lawrence University graduate Anton “Tony” Valukas, the court-appointed examiner in the historic bankruptcy case of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., will be recognized by his alma mater with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree Sunday, June 10 at Lawrence’s 163rd commencement. Valukas, chairman of the Chicago-based national law firm Jenner & Block, also will serve as the principal...

Contact: David Stegeman (920) 924-4328 dstegeman@michels.us Twitter: @David_Stegeman BROWNSVILLE, Wis. – An affiliate of Michels Corporation today announced that it had completed the acquisition of the foundations business of the Edward E. Gillen Company. The new Michels business is named Gillen Foundations, Inc. “Expanding our construction services into the foundations and sheet piling business was part of our strategic growth plan. We are...

Winkler adds to a team of experienced professionals BROOKFIELD, WI. Annex Wealth Management has continued to invest in high-quality personnel to meet the investment and financial planning needs of its growing client base. The firm is pleased to announce the addition of Randy Winkler, Financial Advisor. The addition of Winkler adds to Annex’s experienced team of professionals. Winkler...

Contact: Wendy Norem Marketing Director Shorewest, Realtors(r) (262) 827-4111, ext. 232 Brookfield, Wisconsin. Shorewest, Realtors <http://shorewest.com> ® congratulates its top Sales Associates for 2011. * Jim Schleif <http://jimschleif.shorewest.com> of the Northshore Office was named First Place Sales Associate in the Company for Volume. • Mary Gilbank-Peterson <http://mary.shorewest.com> of...

Second annual Madison Craft Beer Week hosts more than 100 events celebrating craft beer in and around Madison The 2012 Madison Craft Beer Week builds on a highly successful inaugural year, which saw thousands of craft beer lovers enjoy more than 100 events at...