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CONTACT: Mark Sager, masager@wisc.edu, 608-829-3300; David Weimer, weimer@lafollette.wisc.edu, 608-262-5713, 608-263-2325 MADISON - Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease could save millions or even billions of dollars while simultaneously improving care, according to new work by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers. Patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are heavy users of long-term care services, especially nursing home care, with estimated annual...

Media Contact: Steve Schultz (608) 458-3285 Customers should report suspicious activity to local authorities Madison, WI – May 12, 2009 – Now that spring has arrived, Alliant Energy reminds its customers to be alert for any suspicious activities in their area. Customers need to stay ‘security-smart’ by practicing the following tips: * Beware of the possibility of imposters...

Media Contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145 Facility given Shared Savings Award for energy conservation and being green MADISON, WI – May 12, 2009 – Green Lake Conference Center has received a Shared Savings Award in recognition of significant achievement in energy efficiency and conservation. The award was recently presented to the facility by Alliant Energy Strategic Account Manager Mary Brott....

New application provides functionality for promotion planning, issue management, improved store and field productivity MILWAUKEE, Wis. – RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity software provider, has introduced its new Promotion Execution for Grocery solution, designed to help business administrators ensure promotion plans are carried out properly in stores. By providing expanded visibility into promotion execution issues, the new product can...

Contact: Tom Still or Liz Schrum at 608-442-7557 MADISON – The chief information officer for UW-Madison will talk about advances in Wisconsin’s high-speed research and education data network, and how that network can stimulate the economy, at the Tuesday, May 19 luncheon meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network in Madison. The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on Madison’s...

At a time when many companies are cutting back, Burger Boat Company continues to invest in its employees. Burger’s long term business commitment to employee training is not only a smart business decision that started years ago and continues today, but is an example of a company dedicated to its future. When Burger made the decision to further invest...

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