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The article discusses a court case concerning environmental remediation against Appleton Papers Inc. which was found liable for about $670 million in cleanup cost by the jurors in the state court of Green Bay, Wisconsin. It presents the background of the case involving the dumping of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The lawsuit filed by insurer Columbia Casualty Co. in June 2005 is explained.

Features the Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant of Minergy Corp. which pioneered technologies to recycle paper sludge into sealable product with minimal waste. Production capacity of the plant based in Wisconsin; Key to sustaining profitable operations; Problems encountered at the facility.

Reports on Rhinelander, Wisconsin-based Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station's use of raw and composted paper mill sludge from Rhinelander Paper to improve soil. Trials conducted by the station that tests how potato production responds to treatment; Trial results convincing two commercial farms in the area to begin land application programs with sludge from the paper mill.

Reports that an enzyme deinking technology for postconsumer paper in Madison, Wisconsin, is being developed by the US Department of Agriculture's Forest Products Laboratory. Benefits; Process description; Feedback from researcher Tom Jeffries.

Focuses on the front page design of the periodical "The Janesville Gazette" which has a circulation in southern Wisconsin, aimed at increasing readership. Response of readers to the gazette's approach; Changes in the periodical; Information on the periodical's front page elements.

The article reports on the investigation regarding the accident at the Packaging Corp. of America's plant in Wisconsin. It states that Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) examines whether the tank's contents, such a stagnant water and organic material, could have promoted the growth of anaerobic bacteria. It explains that the bacteria could produce hydrogen or other flamable gases that may have been ignited by the welders as they repaired the tank's top flange.

The article reports on the U.S. Department of Energy's approval of a $30 million grant proposal from Flambeau River BioFuels to build a biofuels plant in Park Falls, Wisconsin. The plant would utilize gasification and a Fischer-Tropsch process to convert wood by-products and forest residuals into six million gallons of diesel and one trillion Btu of process heat. It is set for completion in 2010.

The article highlights the initiative of The Journal Times in Racine, Wisconsin to connect its publication to community members. Through reporter Janine Anderson's series of articles called We Are All Connected, the editors fulfilled the objective of looking for a way to keep up single-copy sales between Christmas and the new year. The first connection was made starting with a woman who seemed to know everyone in town, recommended by the owner of a local restaurant.

Unveils the plans of Eka Chemicals to build a colloidal silicas production plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Capital investment for the project; Significance of the plant.

Discloses United Communications Corp.'s purchase of two Wisconsin weekly newspapers `Lake Geneva Regional News' and `The Resorter.' Circulation of the newspapers.

Reports that the Evjue Foundation Inc. has awarded almost $2 million in grants to civic, cultural and educational causes throughout Dane County in Madison, Wisconsin.

The article reports on the launch of the first electronic paperless coupon system to offer manufacturer discounts based on a shopper's buying habits in 12 Mega Marts Inc. grocery stores in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area on June 6, 1994. The stores offer at least 36 manufacturer discounts through a list printed for shoppers by a kiosk. The store system utilizes a computer program that registers the bar code on the shopper's Advantage VIP membership card at the kiosk, which searches a database for previous purchases.

Focuses on manure management of a dairy farm in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. Installation of a system applied in the paper industry; Achievement of higher solids recovery and nutrient reduction in effluent; Use of technology in the manure separation process.

Examines how Oneida County, Wisconsin uses composting as a solid waste management strategy to increase diversion. Success in composting fiber cake from the Rhinelander Paper Mill; Plans for selling the fiber cake compost; Participation in composting food residuals, paper and waxed corrugated cardboard; Organics composting.

Reports on the process used by some electric power generation companies in converting sludge to power then to glass aggregate. Tons per year of paper mill sludge converted into tons of glass aggregate used in the patented glass aggregate technology operating in the facility in Neenah, Wisconsin; Moisture content of paper sludge; Growth of the beneficial reuse of coal combustion products from Wisconsin Energy's coal-fired power stations from 1980 to 1998.

Reports on the composting activities of the Oneida County, Wisconsin, Solid Waste Department. Cooperation with paper companies; Promotion of source separation of organics at supermarkets and other commercial generators.

The article reports on the availability of the technical proceedings of the 51st National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It mentions about presentation of proceedings' papers at IFPE technical conference, "The International Exposition for Power Transmission," hosted by NFPA in 2008. It cites costs of the presentations such as on power transmission practices, in several formats like compact disc and individual papers.

The article features We Energies' biomass facility at Domtar Corporation's paper mill in Rothschild, Wisconsin. It notes that before building the 250 million U.S. dollar facility, We Energies looked for partners for the project who are also aiming to create a model of the effectiveness of energy recycling. It notes that this facility is going to provide 50 megawatts of power and produce all the steam needed for the paper mill.

The article provides information on the plans of Frank Wood as the chairman of the board at Brown County Publishing, which owns the Green Ball News-Chronicle in Wisconsin in 2004. The paper has been trying to make inroads on the Gannett-owned Green Ball Press-Gazette. Thus, Wood is considering borrowing a program he uses for the paper's Web site. In January 2004, the free site started asking readers for voluntary subscriptions.

The article offers news developments relating to the pollution control industry in the United States as of February 2006. The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech in Cincinnati, Ohio has been accepted as member of the Center for Intelligent Maintenance Systems. Wichita, Kansas-based Koch Industries Inc. has made known its intent to acquire Georgia-Pacific Corp. of Atlanta. Meanwhile, Minergy Corp. of Neenah, Wisconsin has exceeded the processing mark of two million tons of paper mill sludge.

Describes the redesign of the truck loading dock at the offices of the `Milwaukee Journal Sentinel' newspaper in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Strategic shifts in the ways the newspaper was being called on to serve advertisers; Difficulties encountered by the paper in its dock operations; Changing needs of readers.

The article discusses the case involving the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and the Appleton Post-Crescent, its parent company Gannett, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. The WIAA alleged that their rights were violated by the paper's streaming video of the football game. The WIAA approached the court regarding ownership rights. The court ruled that the WIAA does not own the game itself and has no right to prevent anyone from streaming video.

This article presents information on the sight feed valves from Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based Oil-Rite Corp. These sight feed valves are suitable for pressure or gravity lubricating systems, where small quantities of liquid are to be drop fed. The sight feed valves are applicable to a variety of industries, such as chemical, mining, paper, agricultural, marine, woodworking, and textile. The valves are used to lubricate typical equipment like pumps, compressors, machine tools, bearings, seals, punch presses, and roller chains. These valves are suitable for operation on pressure, gravity, or vacuum service.

Reports on the improvement in the design of the front page of "The Janesville Gazette" in Wisconsin. Percentage of the paper's sales which are single-copy buys; Target market of the newspaper; Decline in the daily circulation of the newspaper for the six months ended March 2004.

It looks like water, feels like water and puts out fires, but that's where the similarity ends. Tyco Safety Products of Marinette, Wisconsin, says the fluid used in its Sapphire Fire Suppression System won't harm rare artifacts or delicate electronics that water will damage. Books and paper marked with water-soluble inks were undamaged after immersion. The fire-fighting fluid is clear, colorless, odorless and leaves no residue. It complies with a National Fire Protection Association standard for clean agent fire protection systems.

Reports that a group of Milwaukee entrepreneurs have filed incorporation papers for a venture that will explore the possibility of starting a new newspaper to rival the city's only newspaper `The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.' Names of members of the group.

Lists companies with model business achievements included in the 1997 Governor's Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards in Madison, Wisconsin. Includes H. Derksen & Sons; Nicolet Paper Co.; Erickson's Diversified Corp.; Opportunity Development Centers Inc.

Reports on the recycling industry in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Collection of reusable household items on a monthly basis aside from paper and comingled containers; Donation of materials to a charitable organization for sale in thrift shops.

Features the meeting held by U.S. and Japanese librarians at the Wingspread Conference Center in Racine, Wisconsin on October 3-6, 2002. Goal of the meeting; Papers presented; Working group sessions.