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The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) announced today three policy changes and clarifications that are expected to have a positive affect on stem cell research. The new policies will affect industry-sponsored stem cell research, academic and commercial licensing, and WARF’s relationship with the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), and will apply to current and future license agreements.   “WARF’s stem...

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The company also confirmed its full-year outlook for double-digit earnings growth. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Barth said, "I am pleased with our performance in the first quarter, which was in-line...

EAST WAREHAM, Mass., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research review and study examines how cranberry's unique flavonoid compounds -- which act as potent antioxidants -- have been further linked to potential anti-cancer properties. Led by Dr. Catherine C. Neto of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and funded in part by the Cranberry Institute and the Wisconsin Cranberry Board,...

Wisconsin manufactures may soon experience first hand the benefits of Wisconsin’s use of renewable fuels such as ethanol and bio diesel.   Governor Jim Doyle today announced that eight counties in Eastern Wisconsin have reached a new clean air status and that he is directing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to request ozone attainment reclassification for the region. ...

Governor Jim Doyle today Sunday that eight counties in Eastern Wisconsin have reached a new clean air status and that he is directing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to request ozone attainment redesignation for the region.  Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties will be included in the request, providing new growth opportunities for...

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ:JOYG) today announced that James H. Woodward, Jr. has joined the company as executive vice president and will become chief financial officer replacing Donald C. Roof, who is retiring. Mr. Roof will continue in his current role to allow Mr. Woodward time to devote to an orientation program that will...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is making drastic reductions and redeployments of staff in the National Wildlife Refuge System throughout the Midwest region. Reductions in services will be felt in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri. The consequence of these reductions will be the elimination of environmental education programs...

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced record 2006 earnings of $76.5 million or $2.47 per share on record sales of $2.2 billion. Full-year operating cash flow exceeded $128 million. Net earnings were 65 percent higher than the $46.5 million earned in 2005, while sales increased 28 percent over the prior year. The company also announced...

Waunakee-based Little City Kids Franchise Services, LLC, had an unexpected honor thismonth. It was included in this year'sFranchise 500 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine!The January 2007 issue of Entrepreneur magazine is dedicated to all thingsfranchise, including articles such as "The Complete Guide to Buying aFranchise," "222 Low-Cost Franchises," and "What You Need to Succeed!"Little City Kids Franchise Services, LLC, was pleased...