Third Wave Submits 510(k) to FDA for InPlex(TM) Cystic Fibrosis Molecular Test
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Third Wave Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:TWTI) today announced that it has submitted a 510(k) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its InPlex(TM) Cystic Fibrosis Molecular Test.
The InPlex(TM) Cystic Fibrosis Molecular Test submitted to the FDA is designed to simultaneously detect and identify mutations and variants in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane...
American Girl’s New ‘Girl of the Year’ Character Inspires Girls to Help Others
MIDDLETON, Wis., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's assisting with disaster-relief efforts, rescuing animals in need, or helping an elderly neighbor, girls today are making a significant impact on our world. A recent national survey of girls ages 8 to 13, conducted by Synovate and American Girl, found that volunteerism and social consciousness are at an all-time high. By...
David A. Wittwer becomes president and CEO of TDS Telecommunications Corp.
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new year brings in a new leader for TDS Telecommunications Corp. On Jan. 1, 2007, David A. Wittwer, 45, will become president and chief executive officer (CEO) of TDS Telecommunications Corp., which includes TDS Telecom and subsidiary TDS Metrocom. Wittwer replaces president and CEO James Barr III who retired at the end...
Organic Valley Calls on USDA to Clarify Position on Cloning
LAFARGE, Wis., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire--USNewswire/ -- In response to the F.D.A.'s tentative approval of food from cloned animals, George Siemon, CEO of Organic Valley, the nation's oldest and largest organic farmers cooperative, called on the USDA to clarify its position on the use of cloned animals.
Siemon assumed that cloning would not be allowed in the standard as it falls...
Alliant Energy Successfully Closes Sale of New Zealand Investments to Infratil Limited
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) announced today that the company has completed the sale of its ownership interest in Alliant Energy New Zealand Limited (AENZ), to Infratil Limited for a purchase price of approximately US$300 million.
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After payment of closing costs, the repayment of an intercompany loan with AENZ, and post-closing adjustments Alliant...
