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Edgewood College Welcomes Author of New JFK Book

Madison, Wis. (March 11, 2008) – Author Jim Douglass will present a talk detailing his new book, JFK and the Unspeakable, Why He Died and Why It Matters, at Edgewood College. The presentation, which is open to the public, will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday April 17, 2008. The event is in Anderson Auditorium, and there is no...

Michael Parker Appointed Executive Vice President – Field Operations

WAUSAU, Wis., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Parker has been appointed executive vice president -- Field Operations for Wausau Insurance. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040317/CGW048LOGO-a) "With Michael's wealth of industry experience and knowledge of agents and brokers, I'm confident he will provide the leadership we need to continue enhancing our product offerings and services, both to our distribution partners and policyholders," said Wausau President...

Midwest Air Group Names Sislowski Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

MILWAUKEE, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Air Group, parent company of Midwest Airlines, today announced the appointment of David Sislowski as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. He will join the Milwaukee-based company March 17. Sislowski will be responsible for corporate legal matters, work with outside counsel as needed, and serve as corporate secretary. He replaces Carol N. Skornicka,...

Appleton Applauds U.S. Commerce Department Decision to Sanction Subsidized Lightweight Thermal Paper Imports From China

Ruling is a first step to addressing rising tide of unfair imports APPLETON, Wis., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced its preliminary decision to apply the U.S. anti-subsidy law to imports of lightweight thermal paper from China. Today's preliminary decision determined that certain Chinese producers and exporters of lightweight thermal paper received countervailable subsidies...

Air Wisconsin Reports February Traffic

APPLETON, Wis., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation reports traffic for February 2008. Air Wisconsin operates as US Airways Express, scheduling nearly 500 departures per day to 69 cities in 26 states and two Canadian provinces. The fleet includes 70 Canadair Regional Jets. TRAFFIC STATISTICS ...

Hotwire 2008 Travel Value Index Names Phoenix Top U.S. City for Vacation Value

Miami and Milwaukee Also Join Top 10 U.S. Cities Offering the Greatest Overall Value to Visitors SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotwire(R), a leading discount travel site, today announced the results of its third annual Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index study, naming Phoenix as the top 2008 destination for value minded travelers. This honor, bestowed by Hotwire(R), showcases the...

Elekta Chosen to Deliver Sophisticated Brain Mapping Technology to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee

ATLANTA and MILWAUKEE, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Elekta Neuromag(R), the world-leading equipment for non-invasive measurement of brain activity using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology, has been ordered by Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020318/ELEKTALOGO ) Located in the western suburbs of Milwaukee, Froedtert Hospital has played a critical role in the quality of life in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois since opening its doors...

Global Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Indicates Softer Job Prospects Ahead for U.S., China, Italy, Norway and Spain

MILWAUKEE, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Employers will be taking a step back in hiring in the second quarter in many of the world's largest economies, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey of global hiring trends released today by Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) . Notably, employers in the United States, China, Italy, Norway and Spain have indicated that they will...

Four-Day Sale on Spring Travel: Midwest Airlines Offers Sale Fares on Travel Through June 11, 2008

MILWAUKEE, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plan a spring getaway now and take advantage of low springtime fares. Midwest Airlines is offering sale fares for travel April 1 through June 11, 2008. Purchase Tuesday, March 11 through midnight, Central time, on Friday, March 14 and at least 14 days in advance of travel. A minimum one-night stay is required. Sale fares...

Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Foreshadows Hiring Slowdown

Employers Plan to Remain Vigilant in Quarter 2 2008 MILWAUKEE, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. employers anticipate a decline in hiring for Quarter 2 2008, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060221/CGTU012LOGO) "A slowing in hiring intentions reflects a widespread wait-and-see approach among employers," said Jeffrey A. Joerres,...

Appleton Reports Fourth Quarter and 2007 Results

APPLETON, Wis., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Appleton's net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2007, increased 2.1 percent to $240.9 million compared to net sales from continuing operations of $236.0 million for the same quarter of 2006. Appleton reported a net loss from continuing operations of $3.1 million for fourth quarter 2007 compared to...
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