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Independent Medical Education Agency Enhances Offerings MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- L&M Healthcare Communications LLC, an independent, full-service medical education company, announces the opening of a new full-service Midwest office in Milwaukee, Wis. and the hiring of Todd Graverson as Vice President, Client Services. These enhancements allow L&M Healthcare Communications to expand their service offerings and better meet the...

Highlights Miller people driving meaningful progress on sustainable development priorities MILWAUKEE, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller Brewing Company today released its second annual Sustainable Development Report, entitled "Live Sustainably." The report details the company's progress against its global sustainable development priorities, including areas such as alcohol responsibility, water conservation, energy and carbon reduction, recycling, supply chain management and social...

Jockey finds that the majority of men in America own un-wearable underwear KENOSHA, Wis., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Father's Day, Jockey is revealing the true age of men's underwear -- and it's not a pretty sight! Stretched out and stained, lots of dads' drawers beg to be replaced. A survey released today from Jockey International,...

Jockey finds that the majority of men in America own un-wearable underwear KENOSHA, Wis., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Father's Day, Jockey is revealing the true age of men's underwear -- and it's not a pretty sight! Stretched out and stained, lots of dads' drawers beg to be replaced. A survey released today from Jockey International,...

WHITEWATER – Dr. Richard Telfer officially became the 15th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater today as the UW System Board of Regents confirmed his appointment. Dr. Telfer served as interim chancellor for the past year and previously held the position of provost. Dr. Telfer began his career at UW-Whitewater more than 20 years ago as a faculty member in...

Industry leader takes action on climate change MADISON, Wis., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- RMT, Inc. has recently become a Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry by being among the first to join the organization. The Climate Registry is a non-profit organization established to measure and publicly report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a common, accurate, and transparent manner consistent...

CORNUCOPIA, Wis., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cows that graze on fresh pasture produce milk with higher levels of antioxidants and beneficial fatty acids, such as conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3's, as shown by a recently published study from Newcastle University in the UK. "Grazing dairy cows on grass or grass and clover swards produces milk with a healthier fatty acid...

Conference attendees able to watch presentations from show floor MADISON, Wis., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced that the company's Event Services group is not only webcasting each session of the ASTD International Conference and EXPO, but the company is also sponsoring the...

LA CROSSE, Wis., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 700 delegates and guests attended Dairyland Power Cooperative's 67th Annual Meeting at the La Crosse Center earlier today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060607/CGW008LOGO ) The theme of the meeting was "Generation for Generations." Since 1941, Dairyland has been committed to reliably meeting energy needs while addressing environmental and economic concerns, and will continue to do so...

Freedom (LCS 1) Turbines The Largest Ever Installed On A U.S. Navy Ship MARINETTE, Wis., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), has successfully completed another testing milestone with the "light off" of the new warship's twin gas turbine propulsion engines as it undergoes final preparation for sea trials. The first ship in...

With a total of 47 fatalities in 44 traffic crashes, last month was the safest month of May in terms of traffic deaths in Wisconsin since World War II, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  The deadliest month of May was in 1968 with 123 fatalities.   Traffic fatalities in May were 16 fewer than in May...

MADISON - When forming attitudes about embryonic stem cell research, people are influenced by a number of things. But understanding science plays a negligible role for many people.  That's the surprising finding from a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison communications researchers who have spent the past two years studying public attitudes toward embryonic stem cell research. Reporting in the...

GERMANTOWN – Governor Jim Doyle today broke ground on a major expansion of Cambridge Major Laboratories, Inc., a leading pharmaceutical research and development company.    “Cambridge Major Laboratories represents the future of Wisconsin – engaging the state’s brightest minds and exporting high-quality products across the world to advance critical medical technology,” Governor Doyle said.  “Today’s expansion provides a major boost...

Milwaukee-based nonprofit law office strategically partnering with community organizations to offer legal educational services, assistance MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 5, 2008 – In an effort to promote a better understanding of the law among Milwaukee families, Centro Legal – a nonprofit organization that offers affordable legal services in family and criminal law – has begun offering free educational classes in...

Milwaukee , WI , June 4, 2008 - Merge Healthcare Incorporated (NASDAQ: MRGE; TSX: MRG), a medical imaging software and services company, today announced the reorganization of its business operations and a change in executive management. The details include: Reorganization In conjunction with the management changes described below, the company is reorganizing and renaming its operating divisions. Merge Healthcare...