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Tips for functional fashion for school and play DODGEVILLE, Wis., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines on winter weather and safety, children should not only dress warmly, but also stay dry to avoid exposure to cold temperatures and avoid emergencies such as hypothermia and frost bite this winter season. Lands' End...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the nation in funding programs to protect kids from tobacco, according to a national report released today by a coalition of public health organizations. Wisconsin currently spends $15 million a year on tobacco prevention programs, which is 48.1 percent of the minimum amount of $31.2 million recommended by the U.S....

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the fourth quarter of 2007. The dividend is payable December 28, 2007 to the holders of record of the Company's common stock on December 21, 2007. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of...

STURGEON BAY, Wis., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Baylake Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: BYLK) announced that its Board of Directors on December 10, 2007 declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on the Company's common stock. This is the 113th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Baylake Corp. The dividend is payable on January 2, 2008 to shareholders of record on...

December 13, 2007 (Madison, WI) – Thrive, a not-for-profit entity serving the eight-county Madison Region*, is pleased to announce the hiring of Director of Biotechnology Initiatives, Cheryl Gain. Ms. Gain brings 17 years of economic development and 14 years of business experience to her position. For the past eight years, she served as Technology Development Consultant and Director of...

MADISON - It wasn't long ago that Ted Halbach's dairy cattle selection course-one of the first classes taken by new dairy science majors-felt a little too select. "In 2005, I had six students," says Halbach, who has taught the class since 1999. "You don't have the diversity of opinion among students that you get with classes of 15 to...

Becoming charitable guardian angels, playing Santa, and delivering meals are just a few of the ways TDS and its 3,000 local employees are helping Dane County residents get in the holiday spirit. “We’re also making a $7,000 cash donation to HospiceCare, as requested by our employees” says Drew Petersen, director of legislative and public relations for TDS. Each year,...

(Madison) DFI Secretary Lorrie Keating Heinemann announced today that the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy (GCFL) is inviting nominations for Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards.  Secretary Heinemann, who is chair of the GCFL, said nominations will be accepted until December 28, 2007.   The awards recognize excellence in promoting financial literacy among Wisconsin citizens.  They were created by the GCFL to...

OCALA, Fla., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Franck's Compounding Lab of Ocala, Florida announced today the acquisition of Island Pharmacy Services in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Island Pharmacy owners, Randy Reek and Dave Rice, R.Ph., have decided to pursue other personal interests. Selling their pharmacy to Franck's Compounding Lab was based on a business decision made to ensure the continuance of high...

Award Recognizes Creation of First U.S. Revolving Fund for Education MILWAUKEE, December 12, 2007 – For the second time in three years, a municipal finance deal arranged by Baird’s Public Finance department has been honored as Midwest Regional Deal of the Year by The Bond Buyer.  Baird served as Financial Advisor to the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority for its $500...

The "Greening of Northwest Airlines" also includes $6 BillionRe-fleeting Program and 25% Reduction in Carbon Emissions since 2000   EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2007--Northwest Airlines(NYSE:NWA) today launched its EarthCares program as part of itsongoing commitment to protecting the environment and announced TheNature Conservancy as its founding partner.   Northwest Airlines is making a $1 million gift on behalf of itsemployees and...

Announces Brownfield Grant for Harley-Davidson Museum   MILWAUKEE – Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $1.25 million Brownfield grant to the Harley-Davidson Museum that will build on efforts to revitalize the Menomonee Valley and support environmental remediation efforts.  The Harley-Davidson Museum is expected to bring 350,000 visitors to the area each year, generate an estimated $78 million in annual spending to...

Co-patented technology application cuts natural gas consumption by more than 50%   CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Dec. 12, 2007 –It’s full steam ahead for four industry-leading companies who have partnered to market, design, install and arrange financing for an innovative, biomass-fueled, steam production technology that significantly reduces the cost to produce ethanol.   Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of Alliant...

Satellite images provide a dramatic view of the Earth and its atmosphere. For timely views of winter weather in Wisconsin or wild fires in California, Google Earth users can now access the most recent high-quality satellite images generated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC).Unlike other satellite images accessible in the Google Earth interface, the...

There seems to be one bell that rings outside nearly every grocery store, shopping center and pharmacy. That's the bell of the Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan volunteers, making collections to help those in need. Now, you can even ring a virtual bell at www.onlineredkettle.org. This website even allows you to send emails to your friends and family...