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Will Demand DNR Upholds Law and Protects Lake Michigan Despite a state court ruling requiring WE Energies to use the best available technology for the waterintake cooling system at their Elm Road coal plant in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the company continued to construct the outdated and environmentally-destructive “once-through cooling” system. Now, WE Energies is asking the DNR to provide an exemption from federal...

LITTLE CHUTE, Wis., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- LoanSifter (http://www.loansifter.com/) and OriginationPro (http://www.originationpro.com/) announce a partnership to help loan officers deliver high-impact email marketing campaigns. NewsletterPro, the industry's leading newsletter system from OriginationPro, offers a perfect complement to LoanSifter's versatile, real-time email campaign rate distribution. The combined email campaign system keeps prospects and referral sources informed and excited about the...

MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In light of recent efforts to reform Wisconsin's weak drunk driving laws, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) launched a petition calling on state lawmakers to strengthen penalties for all convicted drunk drivers. The petition -- http://support.madd.org/pledgeWI -- calls for stricter penalties, including requiring alcohol ignition interlocks, for all convicted drunk drivers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030421/MADDLOGO ) "Enacting...

WORCESTER, Mass., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:THG) , a leading super regional property and casualty insurance company, announced that it has strengthened its presence in Wisconsin, naming Andrew R. Knipfer, CPCU, ARM, regional vice president for commercial lines. In this role, Knipfer will oversee all aspects of commercial lines business for the company's Wisconsin...

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...

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...