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By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com MADISON – Beth Donley, former general counsel for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), said Thursday that she expects the next president to loosen the reins on funding human embryonic stem cell research. But whoever is elected – Republican or Democrat – will face stiff opposition from some quarters in Congress, said Donley, who...

Friday, 2 November 2007 Free and open to the public! Monona Terrace Community and Convention CenterOne John Nolan Drive (map)Madison, WI 53703 We invite you to join us at this unique and timely discussion of the challenges and opportunities that lie at the intersection of business profitability, human rights and environmental ethics. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. "Capitalism at the Crossroads: Aligning Business, Earth and...

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE:BGG) Briggs & Stratton Corporation today announced first quarter consolidated net sales of $366.7 million and a net loss of $20.5 million or $.41 per diluted share. Consolidated net sales increased $28.4 million or 8% from the prior year while the net loss increased $4.0 million from the same period...

AAAAI urges children to recognize symptoms and carry epinephrine MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is right around the corner and millions of children are preparing to sport their ghost and vampire costumes for school parties and a night of trick-or-treating. However, for children who suffer from severe food allergies, Halloween is a time where extra precaution must be...

New Fall Collection from Lands' End Makes Sure You Won't DODGEVILLE, Wis., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Bad hair days? We can all relate. But a bad sweater day? No such thing. In fact, a recent survey on behalf of Lands' End (http://www.landsend.com/) found that 80 percent of women consider sweaters a must-have item for fall. While more than a...