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MEQUON, Wis., April 13, 2006 -- Leonardo da Vinci's was born on April 15, 1452, so the world celebrates his birthday in just a couple of days. We can only guess what birthday gifts he gave to others over his 67 years, but those delivered via a cryptex were likely his most memorable.da Vinci is believed to have invented...

EAU CLAIRE — Tutoring fellow students led a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduate to a teaching career. Now Michael Knetter, dean of the School of Business and professor of finance, investment and banking at UW-Madison, has established a new fund providing stipends for tutors in the UW-Eau Claire department of economics. "I want to support the economics department that put...

CONTACT: Rebecca Smith, (608) 263-9298 MADISON - The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business has announced that Dan Olszewski has been named director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship. Olszewski is the former president and CEO of Katun Corp., the world's leading alternate supplier of imaging supplies, photoreceptors and parts for the business equipment industry. Katun and its affiliates have combined revenue in excess...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 13, 2006 Contact:          Meredith Helgerson, Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 608-261-2271                                 Terri Bouffiou, Unites States Postal Service, 608-246-1282    MADISON – With the April 17 tax deadline approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and the United States Postal Service have some last minute reminders for the nearly one half million last minute filers.   Of the 2.2 million...

For further Information contact:   Dave Cary, Communication Specialist Orion Energy Services 1204 Pilgrim Rd. Plymouth WI 53073 (920) 892-2935 dcary@oriones.com   Dick Stone, Facilities Manager Weyco Group, Inc. 333 W Estabrook Blvd. Glendale, WI 53212 (414) 908-1693 dkstone@weycogroup.com     Energy reduction earns environmental award for Weyco Group from Orion Energy Services   The environmental benefits stemming from a welcome 52 percent reduction in the amount of electric power used to illuminate its...

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: April 13, 2006                                                                                        Kelly Baxter - (414) 277-5695               MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Katherine Maloney Perhach, an associate with the Firm, will receive the Pro Bono Award for a Private, Government or Corporate Practitioner during the 2006 Public Service/Pro Bono Volunteer Lawyers Recognition Celebration on Wednesday, May 3. ...

Thursday, April 13, 2006 Contacts: Anne Lupardus, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 Opens Privacy Protection Office to Combat Growing Problem that Costs Wisconsin Businesses and Consumers $570 Annually MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today launched a broad crackdown on identity theft that will strengthen enforcement and toughen penalties against identity criminals, as well as prevent identity crimes and help victims...

RIPON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Ripon Foods, Inc. will receive $3 million in Enterprise Development Zone tax credits and a $55,000 training grant from the Department of Commerce to save its Ripon plant from closure, and instead upgrade and expand it.  The project will save more than 300 jobs, and is expected to create 100 new...