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MADISON, Wis., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Between meetings, errands and a seemingly endless to-do list, it can seem impossible for many Americans to enjoy a hot lunch. In fact, a recent survey(1) revealed that 70 percent of Americans work straight through lunch or only spend a mere 5-10 minutes wolfing down a quick bite. Of those who sneak time...

MADISON, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , a leader in automated rich media communications technology, announced results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007. Financial and company highlights for the second quarter include: * Second quarter results. Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were $3.82 million,...

WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of William V. Corr, Executive Director of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: The Illinois Legislature today delivered a historic victory for health and the public's right to breathe clean air by passing legislation to make all workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. Governor Rod Blagojevich said he will sign the legislation...

NEENAH, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Family travel is on the rise and is projected to be 2007's most significant travel trend. With this in mind, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) through its trusted Huggies and Pull-Ups brands, is providing families a little extra incentive to take trips with their kids by launching the Discover the Magic Game. Beginning today, http://www.huggiesbabynetwork.com/ and...

KENOSHA, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- What's next after the cable TV motorcycle and street rod reality shows? How do you bring together everyone who loves cool cars in an innovative, communal project? These were the questions at Snap-on Tools Company as they confronted the dilemma that success brings. The Snap-on custom Chopper has been traveling the world for nearly...

EAU CLAIRE, WI-The sore on Catrina Hurlburt's leg simply wouldn't heal. Complications from a 2002 car accident left Hurlburt, a borderline diabetic, with recurring cellulitis and staph infections. One of those infections developed into a troublesome open sore that, despite the use of oral antibiotics, continued to fester for nearly eight months. Then Hurlburt's physician, Jennifer Eddy of UW...

RHINELANDER, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When veterinarians' Doctors Foster and Smith began their company, now the nation's largest Internet and catalogue retailer of pet products, they based their future on direct communication with customers desiring professional advice and quality pet supplies. That has proven to be a fortuitous decision. Now, 25 years later, 2,448 customers personally affected by...

MADISON, Wis., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , a leader in automated rich media communications technology, today announced the company will host UNLEASH 2007, the first annual Mediasite User Conference, May 6-9 at the Madison, Wisconsin Concourse & Governor's Club. From innovative Mediasite applications and best practices to exciting networking opportunities and the Rich Media Awards,...

Glen E. Tellock Named President and CEO, Terry D. Growcock to Remain Chairman, Eric Etchart appointed as President of Manitowoc Crane Group MANITOWOC, Wis., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW) today announced that the company's board of directors has elected Glen E. Tellock, 46, as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Tellock succeeds Terry D....

FAA Associate Administrator for Airports D. Kirk Shaffer addresses safety concerns at June 3-5 show Annual Airfield Operations Area (AOA) Expo & Conference MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Few would argue the constant commitment airport administration must have to their airfield operations. The need for ongoing safety analysis...

WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Tele-Communications, Inc. (ETC) (Pink Sheets:ETCIA) today reported its first quarter 2007 results. Sales for the quarter were $574,304 compared to $640,878 for the 2006 first quarter. The net loss was $63,033 or $0.03 per Class A common share, compared to a net loss of $97,706 or $0.04 per Class A common share for the first quarter...

Olivia Marshall, an Associate at Chamness Group, was one of six team members selected to represent Wisconsin Rotary District #6270 as part of the Group Study Exchange Program sponsored by Rotary Club.  Marshall, who recently returned from the one-month trip to Bahia, Brazil, connected with business owners from over 25 companies and even with Brazilian/Milwaukee distribution networks. The business...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com When BIO 2006 was held in Chicago last April, it was no great surprise that Wisconsin’s commercial and academic biotech community wanted to have a major presence at the international conference. It was, in a global sense, just down the road. And while there will be some drop in attendance at this year's BIO gathering...

Madison, Wis. — Healthcare and technology leaders will converge at the Fluno Center in Madison, Wis., on May 9-10 to discuss strategies for providing improved patient care and safety while dealing with privacy issues and the rapidly expanding costs of healthcare. The Digital Healthcare Conference will join together many of the stakeholders in healthcare information technology and help them understand how to overcome...