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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Children with asthma across the country are encouraged to show their creativity by participating in the 17th annual "Living with Asthma" poster contest sponsored by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). More than 9 million children in the United States have asthma and it...

America to Determine Winner of Common Sense 'Pass it On' Contest NEENAH, Wis., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Is a loathing of butternut squash worth $25,000? It will be if visitors to http://scottcommonsense.com/ agree that encouraging children to only dislike one food is the best example of how common sense is passed through the generations. To celebrate the positive and long-lasting...

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS) , a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. has selected the MICROS OPERA Enterprise Solution and MICROS 9700 Hospitality Management System (HMS) for its 10 resort properties. Deployment to the 8 existing Great Wolf...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Midwest Air Group, Inc. (AMEX:MEH) today reported August performance data, including record traffic and load factors for the month. At the group level, a 28.2% increase in traffic outpaced a 22.8% increase in capacity, resulting in a 3.4 percentage point increase in load factor compared with August 2006. Revenue per total available seat mile decreased...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkyTrax, an air transport research and advisory company based in London, has named Midwest Airlines (AMEX:MEH) Best Regional Airline North America in its 2007 World Airline Awards.(R) The awards are based on results from the company's World Airline Survey, conducted between August 2006 and June 2007. The survey measures 35 different aspects of passenger...

ATLANTA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses that two weeks remain to submit disaster loan applications for damage caused by the severe storms and flooding on July 18, 2007. The deadline to file an application for physical damage is September 28, 2007. Homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Master Lock, the industry leader in locks and security products, has always been committed to helping people achieve peace of mind by locking up their valuables. Now the company is also helping to unlock a cure for breast cancer by introducing a new pink padlock in support of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R). (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070913/AQTH023) "One...

New line of underwear designed for men with active lifestyles KENOSHA, Wis., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Jockey International, Inc. is announcing the launch of its GO Collections underwear, a new line of high- performance underwear created to satisfy the needs of men with active lifestyles. Developed using technologically-advanced body scanning research to ensure the garments move with a man's...

US Speed Skater Hopes to Educate Women About this Common Condition MILWAUKEE, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- US speed skater Bonnie Blair will be at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee hotel (333 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee) on October 25, 2007 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm to talk about her experience with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Bonnie is speaking as part...

Madison, Wis. ¬— MAP Power of One campaign launches and has the support ofKathleen Falk for a September 15, 2007 Kick Off event.  Funding will allowMAP, a non-profit organization to support the Madison community throughproviding free education, life skills and guidance to assist individualswith turning their potentials into credentials.The WalkWhen:  Saturday, September 15, 2007 Special Note:  Kathleen Falk Guest...

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDW Berbee, a proven partner for IT solutions, announced today it will open a new cutting edge Enterprise Data Center and office building in 2008. The new structures will collectively total 70,000 square feet of additional space, doubling CDW Berbee’s data center capabilities to serve clients and providing offices for its growing work-force. The company will break...

Legendary Customer-Care and Leadership Gurus Chip Bell and Gary Heil Will Also Present Findings from Their Latest Books and Research MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVID Ratings – the widely recognized national leader in customer loyalty surveys -- today announced that Hall of Fame NFL coach Mike Ditka will deliver the opening keynote address...

Joins Growing Number of Distributors Using ARI’s Products and Services MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions that help equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers build sales and profits, announced today that Central Power Systems of Columbus, OH and Tampa, FL, has selected ARI’s PartSmart Web™ electronic parts catalog...

Conference unites biotech companies and investors for partnering and financing opportunities BIO Mid-America Venture Forum 2007 ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeScience Alley announces participation planned for the BIO Mid-America VentureForum Sept. 24-26, 2007 in Milwaukee, Wis. “The biosciences sector in Minnesota is a key...