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Russian Log and Lumber Exports Increased Substantially in 1Q/11, Thanks to Higher Wood Demand in China, Finland and Japan, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The world’s largest log exporter, Russia, increased the shipments of logs in the 1Q/11 after having declined for four years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russian exports of softwood lumber have also gone up substantially, especially to China, Uzbekistan, Japan and Egypt. - May 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Chicago Senior Care Jobs Increasing as Companies Expand Hiring
Chicago seniors are most likely to stay in the Chicago area, studies show, providing ongoing employment opportunities for senior caregivers. Hiring has increased in the last month in the Chciagoland area for senior caregivers, Caregiverlist reports. - May 15, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Barbour ABI Releases Construction Analysis Report
Today, Barbour ABI is releasing the next instalment of Construction Review – their quarterly industry analysis, which highlights key building projects and the best performing sectors. - May 15, 2011 - Barbour ABI
The Bloor Group Information Oriented Architecture Poster and White Paper Now Available
The Bloor Group recently conducted a series of web seminars and roundtable discussions around the architecture required for an agile business. The result is an Information Oriented Architecture poster diagramming the component technologies and a white paper that explains how they fit into the environment. It is a great visual for those trying to get their arms around the big picture - to see the technologies currently in place and those they wish to deploy. - May 13, 2011 - Bloor Group
Micrositez Ltd. Ranks #1 in Best Link Building Companies in United Kingdom for May 2011
topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors, has named the best Link Building companies in United Kingdom for May 2011. Micrositez Ltd. has made it to #1 ranking based upon an in-depth review of the internet marketing service provider. - May 12, 2011 - topseos.com
Clarity and Tepilo Team Up to Deliver UK Property Survey
New online survey to investigate the UK public’s opinion of property and the housing market during the recent economic downturn. - May 10, 2011 - Clarity UK
Lucky Strike Terminates Changyun Project, Clarifies Changyun and Nkak Coal Project Disclosures
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. advises that it has terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire an interest in the Changyun project. - May 09, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Mommy Bloggers Speak Out: America’s Moms Want “A Good Night’s Sleep” for Mother’s Day
Stymied about what to give this Mother’s Day? Take a tip from America’s Mommy Bloggers: she’d really appreciate some zzzzzz’s. In a blind snap-poll conducted by the DACRON® brand team among online motherhood and parenting writers, 53 percent of respondents said... - May 07, 2011 - INVISTA
To-Increase Reveals How Social Media Can Help Manage the Retail Supply Chain
Articles and blog posts illustrate both the opportunities and risks involved for retailers that trust data gathered from social media to help manage the retail supply chain - May 06, 2011 - To-Increase
Best Stick Vacuums List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
With millions of Americans gearing up for spring cleaning Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has announced its latest list of Best Stick Vacuums. The list features models by Hoover, Bissell, Eureka and Miele and includes both corded and cordless machines. - May 05, 2011 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Peeriosity Announces New Research Area Exclusive to Shared Services Senior Executives
Peeriosity, an innovative best practice research company for Shared Services, Finance, Human Resources, and Procurement within Global 2000 organizations, announces the addition of a new research area, “Senior Executives.” This exclusive offering is designed for overall heads of Shared Services and executives in the C-Suite. Mike Hostetler, Peeriosity CEO said, “Adding a new research area that is exclusive to senior management allows us to connect with the highest level of leadership." - May 04, 2011 - Peeriosity
topseos.com Ranks Best Reputation Management Companies for May 2011
The Top 10 Reputation Management Companies for May 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - May 03, 2011 - topseos.com
topseos.com Ranks Top 10 Web Design Companies for May 2011
The Top 10 Web Design Companies for May 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - May 03, 2011 - topseos.com
Song Management Group (www.songmanagementgroup.com) Company News: Chinese Millionaires Have Below Average Wealth Confidence in Asia, Report Shows
Chinese Millionaires Have Below Average Wealth Confidence in Asia. The Report reveals insights about the Asian affluent. - May 01, 2011 - Song Management Group
South America Cement Manufacturing Capacity Passes 150 Million Tons
The CW Group, based in the US with on-the ground research in several markets around the world, has announced its latest research report on the cement industry: the “Cement Facilities of South America.” The report is the first comprehensive review of all types of cement production plants on the South American continent. - April 29, 2011 - CW Group
The Litigation Consulting Report Launches for Litigators
Designed for litigators, in-house counsel and litigation support staff, The Litigation Consulting Report shares the latest approaches to jury research, the use of technology at trial and practice-specific trial graphics tactics. - April 27, 2011 - Animators at Law
Marketest Has Recently Published Market Research Report Entitled, "Home Interior Design"
This market report is available now at Marketest.co.uk. - April 22, 2011 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)
Soltera Mining Corp - Results from El Torno Eluvial Gold Sampling Programme
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (solteramining.com) wishes to announce the results of the El Torno eluvial gold sampling program carried out in November 2010. The sampling program was designed to test eluvial deposits composed of... - April 20, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
Wall Street Economists Question Nouriel Roubini's Predictions and Investment Advice
Wall Street Economists published the results of an academic research project on the financial crisis of 2007-2008. The research posed several questions related to the crisis, including who are the experts who predicted the crisis? How do they compare to each other? How accurate are their predictions? And can they be relied on for investment decisions? - April 20, 2011 - Wall Street Economists Magazine
Boefly Publishes 1Q/2011 Loan Sale Index
Premiums stay on track for normal sized loans but drop for larger loans under new loan size limits. - April 18, 2011 - BoeFly
Brainloop Productivity and Security Features Cited in Two Leading Industry Analyst Reports
Research defines Virtual Data Rooms & Board of Directors Communications Systems. - April 18, 2011 - RegDOX Solutions
New Jersey Teens Trying to Make "Cents" of Finances, New Poll Shows Managing Money is New "Elephant in the Room" for Great Recession Families
A new study from Junior Achievement and The Allstate Foundation shows that 82 percent of New Jersey teens say the Great Recession has motivated them to learn more about managing their money, and parents are their number one resource for financial planning, yet only half of teens say they have... - April 15, 2011 - Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
Weather, Accidents & Faulty Equipment Can Ruin Your Business, RiskCentric Survey Finds
In their quarterly survey of business disruptions due to be published this week, UK based compliance, risk and business continuity advisors RiskCentric identify extreme weather conditions, human error and faulty equipment as the most likely reason for an organisation to find itself unable to... - April 14, 2011 - RiskCentric
David C. Owen Joins Consensus Research Group as Managing Consultant
Consensus Research Group announced today that David C. Owen has joined this global marketing research and public opinion survey organizations as a Managing Consultant. Owen is President & CEO of EQUIVEST, LLC, the Olathe, Kansas investment banking firm, a past member of the Ottawa University Board of Trustees and a current member of the University's President's Council. He was elected Lt. Governor of Kansas, served as a long-time advisor to US Senator Bob Dole. - April 13, 2011 - Consensus Research Group Inc.
Top 5 CEOs from Canada’s Best Companies Are Revealed in Business Review Canada
Canadian business news, investigated Canada’s Top CEOs from the nation’s biggest industries. - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Revolution Public Relations, Targacom Advisory and Remit Consulting Release Mipim News Survey Report
Smartphones and mobile technology were the dominant methods of accessing news from the world’s premier real estate event, according to the results of the Mipim News Survey 2011, undertaken by Remit Consulting, Revolution Public Relations and Targacom Advisory. - April 13, 2011 - Revolution Public Relations Ltd
Micrositez Ltd. Ranks #1 in Best Link Building Companies in the United Kingdom for April 2011
topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors, has named the best Link Building companies in the United Kingdom for April 2011. Micrositez Ltd. has made it to #1 ranking based upon an in-depth review of the internet marketing service provider. - April 12, 2011 - topseos.com
Temkin Group Research Finds That Voice of the Customer Programs will Radically Change Market Research Industry
Study Identifies 20 Leading Practices for Collecting and Responding to Customer Feedback That will Require New Technology and Make Current Market Research Practices Obsolete - April 12, 2011 - Temkin Group
News Site Blottr.com Hosts Pre-Referendum AV Poll with Entrants Including the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
As user generated news continues to gain ever increasing authority in political circles, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has entered his views on the Alternative Vote pre-referendum poll on www.blottr.com, and put forward his position for readers. - April 09, 2011 - Blottr.com
"Corporate Culture – Creating a Remarkable Customer Experience": New Blue Paper Available Now from 4imprint
"Corporate Culture – creating a remarkable customer experience" is the latest Blue Paper from 4imprint, the promotional products distributor. Available to download free online, the Blue Paper talks about the changes that have taken place in the way organisations manage their brand in a world of tweets, status updates and online reviews. - April 09, 2011 - 4imprint UK
Colorful Europe: Ceresana Analyzes the Paint and Varnish Market
Paints and varnishes are not only pretty – they also protect houses, vehicles, and other precious objects against corrosion and decay. Even their mere material value is considerable: “Revenues in Europe will increase to €27.7 billion by 2018,” says Oliver Kutsch, CEO of... - April 08, 2011 - Ceresana
topseos.com Ranks Best Reputation Management Companies for April 2011
The Top 10 Reputation Management Companies for April 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - April 06, 2011 - topseos.com
topseos.com Ranks Top 10 Web Design Companies for April 2011
The Top 10 Web Design Companies for April 2011 has been ranked by topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors. - April 06, 2011 - topseos.com
Peeriosity’s Innovative Approach to Best Practice Research to Now Include Human Resources and Procurement
Peeriosity, the most advanced professionally facilitated network of leading Global 2000 companies committed to collaborating openly with each other sharing proven solutions, today announced the addition of two new best practice research areas for Peeriosity member companies – Human Resources... - April 04, 2011 - Peeriosity
The Elite Leaders: PsychTests Releases Study on Leadership Qualities That Differentiate the Best from the Rest
PsychTests.com reveals the skills and personality characteristics that make or break leaders. - April 03, 2011 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Local Government KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Public Services and General Local Administration KPIs dominate the "Top 25 Local Government KPIs of 2010." - April 02, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Swedish IT Outsourcing Intelligence Report 2011: Pre-Release Highlights
IT Sourcing Europe reveals some of the key findings of the Swedish IT Outsourcing survey 2011. - April 02, 2011 - IT Sourcing Europe
Google, Facebook, and YouTube Top the List of the World’s Best Global Websites in 2011
New report from research firm Common Sense Advisory details how language, customer experience, metanavigation, engagement, and other globalization metrics factor into higher levels of international revenues. - April 02, 2011 - Common Sense Advisory
Global Military Communications Market in 2010 Amounted to $15.91bn - New Market Study Available on ASDReports.com
Despite pressure on defence spending worldwide, military communications look set to remain central to defence procurement and investment in the coming years. Military communications are a vital part of all armed forces, and have grown in scope as technology has continued to advance. Maintaining... - April 01, 2011 - ASD Media BV
New Research Provides Model for Increasing Translation and Localization Revenue in an Industry of 25,000+ Global Competitors
Report from Common Sense Advisory shows providers how to sell translation from the top down. - March 31, 2011 - Common Sense Advisory
Comarch Has Co-Sponsored the TM Forum Insights Research Report on "Strategies for Enabling New Services"
The report also features an article by Comarch – Thriving as Web platform enabler: beyond "dumb pipes." - March 31, 2011 - Comarch S.A.
Harnessing the Power of Collaborative Thinking – Free Crowdsourcing Report from 4imprint
The latest Blue Paper from 4imprint, the promotional products distributor, discusses how to use the collective power of a large community towards a common goal. Commonly known as "Crowdsourcing," the general idea has been around for years: if you have a problem or query that you want help answering – you ask someone who might know. - March 31, 2011 - 4imprint UK
Netherlands Defense Budget is Expected to Decline to US$10.9 Billion by 2015 - According New Study Available on ASDReports.com
The defense budget as a percentage of GDP is expected to decline from an average of 1.5% during review period to 1.3% in 2015 due to high fiscal debt of the country, along with the financial constraints of the Ministry of Defense (MOD). - March 30, 2011 - ASD Media BV
US Defense Expenditure to Decline from 4.8% to 3.9% of GDP by 2015 - According New Study Available on ASDReports.com
US is projected to spend US$3.45 trillion on its armed forces during the forecast period 2011 to 2015. - March 30, 2011 - ASD Media BV
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Property Management KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples, announce that Occupancy, Rent collection and Maintenance KPIs dominate the "Top 25 Property Management KPIs of 2010." The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % Occupancy rate, % Emergency repairs completed on time and % Vacancy rate, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. - March 30, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Importation of Logs, Lumber and Plywood to Japan in 2011 is Likely to be at Its Highest Since 2008 Because of Post-Earthquake and Tsunami Re-Building, Reports the WRQ
Japan is in urgent need of pre-fabricated houses and manufactured wood products in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country in early March. Longer term, it can be expected that imports of commodity products such as plywood, lumber and logs will increase to this country, which is already one of the largest importers of wood products in the world, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 29, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
TAG Unveils 2011 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today unveiled results from its 2011 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. - March 27, 2011 - TAG think
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Marketing KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Customer Portfolio Dynamics and Customer Profitability KPIs dominate the "Top 25 Marketing KPIs of 2010." The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % Brand awareness, % Customer retention and $ Customer acquisition cost, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. - March 25, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Many Market Research Professionals are "Unsocial" and Apply the "Wrong" Metrics
Less than half of all market research professionals measure the impact of social media -- with the majority relying upon incomplete metrics to quantify the impact of internet marketing programs. - March 24, 2011 - MarketResearchCareers
CipherPoint Software Helps SharePoint Users Understand How to Manage Security and Compliance
CipherPoint Plans Webcast, Delivers SharePoint and Compliance Whitepaper - March 24, 2011 - CipherPoint Software, Inc.