(WisBusiness) THURS News Summary — 24 July 2008
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-- A set of proposals to significantly reduce greenhouse gases in Wisconsin is expected to be approved handily this morning when the Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming meets in Sun Prairie.
In a 29-3 vote last month, the panel approved a draft report that would return carbon dioxide emissions to 2005 levels by 2014,...
WisBusiness: Global Warming Task force to vote on pact Thursday
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
A set of proposals to significantly reduce greenhouse gases in Wisconsin is expected to be approved handily when the Governor’s Task Force on Global morning meets Thursday morning in Sun Prairie.
In a 29-3 vote last month, the panel approved a draft report that would return C02 emissions to 2005 levels by 2014,...
WisBusiness: Ningbo mayor urges economic cooperation
WisBusiness.com
Ningbo Vice Mayor Wu Hemin urged continued economic cooperation between Milwaukee and the highly industrialized Chinese port city during a trade conference in Milwaukee Tuesday.
Through a translator, Wu highlighted the advantages Ningbo offered in terms of free trade areas, manufacturing and transportation infrastructure, a business-friendly regulatory environment, and quality of life amenities. The pitch went to a...
Harley-Davidson Rides on a New Touring Chassis for 2009
Chiseled V-Rod Muscle Presents a Fresh Power-Cruiser Physique
MILWAUKEE, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson puts an all-new chassis under its popular Touring models for 2009, redesigned from the tires up for a responsive ride and enhanced capacity and comfort. The seven 2009 Touring models ride like new motorcycles, but the iconic styling of each has been carefully preserved.
The Motor...
SoftSwitching Technologies Expands Grid Alert Service
The Nation's Only Privately Maintained Global Power Grid - the I-Grid Intelligent Network - Now Offers Rapid Handheld Access & Three Notification Levels via the Grid Alert Event Notification Service
MIDDLETON, Wis., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftSwitching Technologies, a global leader in the power quality industry, announces the expansion of its global I-Grid power-monitoring network, which now offers enhanced...
Buell Debuts Liquid-Cooled 1125CR for 2009
New Ulysses Police Joins Restyled Lightning and Firebolt in Buell Line
EAST TROY, Wis., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Buell brings superbike performance to the streetfighter category in 2009 with the introduction of the 1125CR, a new model featuring a modern interpretation of "cafe racer" styling and the power of the Buell Helicon 1125 liquid-cooled V-Twin engine. The 1125CR is...
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Announces Study Findings on Fitness Benefits of Nintendo Wii
Leader in Fitness Industry Releases Proven Data on Health Benefits of Popular Interactive Video Game in Conjunction with University of Wisconsin
SAN DIEGO, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's leading authority on fitness and one of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world, today announced key findings of an exclusive...
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. to Hold Second-Quarter 2008 Earnings Call on August 5
MADISON, Wis., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:WOLF) , North America's leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today announced that the company will release second-quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, before the market opens. The company will hold a conference call at 10 a.m. ET on that day to discuss its results.
The conference...
Video: Carmex(R) Lip Balm Invites Amateur Filmakers to “Share The Tingle”
MILWAUKEE, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Can you create a jingle with tingle? A movie that's groovy? A spot that's hot? Carma Laboratories, Inc., the makers of Carmex(R) lip balm products are looking for amateur filmmakers who are willing to share their videographer skills, creativity, and most of all their Carmex "tingliness" for a chance to win $5,000, a Canon...