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POISE Brand Survey Says Light Bladder Leakage is Most Embarrassing NEENAH, Wis., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- "Sometimes, I pee when I laugh" is one of those potential embarrassing situations that one in four women could talk about if they only had the nerve. It's not the most comfortable conversation starter, but it could be because nearly 16 million women...

Acquires Two Additional Hotels in a Joint Venture with Investcorp Real Estate Group ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:IHR) , a leading hotel real estate investor and one of the nation's largest independent operators of full and select-service hotels, today announced the completion of the previously announced transaction to acquire three hotels from affiliates...

Formal plan for efficient incident command response is the first of its kind in Northeast Wisconsin   GREEN BAY, WIS. – DECEMBER 3, 2007 – In a crisis, time is never more precious and clear direction is never more critical.  Knowing this, Schneider National, Inc. (a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services) recently entered into a unique partnership...

Responses Reveal Continuing Subprime Havoc and Other Problematic Conditions Impacting More Industries Columbia, Maryland: December 3, 2007—The seasonally adjusted Credit Manager’s Index (CMI) fell for the third consecutive month in November, losing 0.7% as both service and manufacturing sector indexes declined. Although the drop was relatively small, all six unfavorable factors components fell, leaving five below the 50 level, indicating economic contraction....

Parts Now! is the Only Distributor Authorized by Four of the Largest Printer OEMs in the Industry at New West Coast Facility MIDDLETON, Wis (December 3, 2007) - Parts Now!, the largest distributor of laser printer parts in North America, has been named a national printer distributor for Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) in an agreement that authorizes Parts...

PEWAUKEE, Wis., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While the planned merger between Summit Credit Union and Great Wisconsin Credit Union will create one of the largest not-for-profit financial institutions in the state, it will also further the financial success of Wisconsin consumers, according to industry leaders. "No matter the size of the credit union, it's still a member-owned cooperative," said Brett...

Reopening Request Reflected Customer Credits That Will Discontinue at the End of 2007 MADISON, Wis., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) , yesterday received an order from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSCW) approving its request to reopen its 2006 general rate case due to the discontinuation of...

WHITEWATER – Each year, the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau accepts nominations from businesses and charities across the state for its Torch Awards for Business Ethics and Integrity. With the assistance from the Business Ethics Student Association (BESA), the Greenhouse Café of Whitewater has been named a runner-up in the 1-10 employee category. “I’m very excited and honored that we were...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Penson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNSN), a leading provider of execution, clearing and technology services for global financial markets, announced today the acquisition by its futures subsidiary, Penson GHCO, of First Capitol Group LLC (FCG), of Platteville, WI, a leading U.S. futures commission merchant. The purchase price was approximately $10.8 million, including approximately $8.6 million in cash and $2.2...

Airline allowing customers to travel earlier without penalty to avoid storm EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to the forecast for severe winter weather conditions throughout the upper Midwest, Northwest Airlines has issued temporary travel reaccommodation options for customers scheduled to travel this weekend. The temporary reaccommodation options allow customers to travel earlier or...