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Global Sawlog Prices Close to Five-Year Low Because of Weak Lumber Markets in the 2Q/09, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly
Prices for softwood lumber have fallen in most markets worldwide the past year, including in Europe, North America and Japan, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The weak lumber markets have pushed sawlog prices close to a five-year low. - August 25, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
California Tow Truck Association Applauds Decision of City Council to Stay Out of Vehicle Storage Business
The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) applauds the San Bernardino City Council members who unanimously voted to reject the proposal presented by the San Bernardino Police Department to create a city run impound yard on Monday, August 17, 2009. According to an article in the Contra Costa... - August 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Workpost.com Directory Reaches 1,000 Pros
Workpost.com today announced the Workpost Pro Directory has surpassed 1,000 contractors, all actively managing their listings. This simple and free website connects consumers who need work done with quality service professionals. - August 23, 2009 - Workpost LLC
Times Square Sign to Tout Spirit Thinking®
TRI Psychologists President Tries Novel Approach to Attract Literary Agent for New Self-Help Series. - August 21, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Confero, Inc. Named to Inc. 5000 List
Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), has announced that the national customer experience measurement firm has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The 2009 Inc. 5000 is a list of the nation’s top 5,000... - August 15, 2009 - Confero, Inc.
Wood Costs Were 53% of the Total Production Costs for Pulp Mills Worldwide in the 1Q/09, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The largest cost component when manufacturing wood pulp is the cost of wood fiber. In the 1Q/09, this cost was 53% of the total production cost worldwide. Both the relative and nominal cost of wood have declined the past year; wood fiber costs in the 2Q/09 were at their lowest levels in over two years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 14, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Debt Settlement Industry Launches Self-Regulation Effort
Acknowledging that there is some truth in NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s allegations of abuse by what he calls a “rogue industry,” the group has called for a complete restructure of the debt settlement industry to eliminate many of the client vulnerabilities that attract unscrupulous service providers. - August 13, 2009 - Global Debt Systems
New Ways for Australians to Save 90% on the Cost of Investment Funds Threatens to Rock the $1.2 Trillion Funds Management Industry
Exchange traded funds are still relatively unknown in Australia, but interest is exploding. If trends in the US are followed, Australians stand to save thousands on retirement planning in a move which could rock the cosy established world of funds management. - August 12, 2009 - PennyWise Investment
3 Time Award-Winning Xcellimark Selected as One of the Leading Web Designers in the Eastern United States
Xcellimark, a leading provider of Internet marketing and web design services headquartered in Orlando, Florida, today announced that it has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the leading Web Designers of the Eastern United States for 2009. The list of leading Web Designers of the Eastern... - August 11, 2009 - Xcellimark
Customers Score Market Research Suppliers from Highest to Lowest
Scores of more than 60 leading market research suppliers are reported by their customers along six key satisfaction dimensions - August 11, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Residential Rentals Jump by 88%
Golfpark Properties sets new record for home rentals in the month of July with a staggering 88% increase over July 2008. - August 08, 2009 - Golfpark Properties
50% of Women Surveyed Desire a Marriage Proposal from a Fireman
Whether ringing the 911 operator or getting an engagement ring, women want a firefighter to show up and do the job. - August 06, 2009 - Robbins Brothers
Market Research Organizations Further Reduced Budgets by 2.9% Totaling 12.4% During the First Six Months of 2009
During this the first half of the year, 56% of market research organizations laid off one or more employees. - August 03, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Central and Eastern Europe IT Outsourcing Review 2008: Central and Eastern Europe Strengthen Their Position on the IT Outsourcing Market
The research “Central and Eastern Europe IT Outsourcing Review 2008” provides evidence of the rapid development of IT outsourcing services market in the Central and Eastern Europe. The CEE cluster becomes the real player on the global outsourcing market. The clients are getting more... - July 26, 2009 - Ukrainian Hi-Tech Initiative
Lack of Qualified Tourism Graduates Threaten Vietnam
A shortage of qualified tourism workers are slowly pulling Vietnam’s tourism sector down according to a luxury travel operator in the country. Luxury Travel Founder and CEO Pham Ha said there were several constraints on tourism training which hindered progression. These included a lack of... - July 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Pulpmills in the US South Had Some of the Lowest Wood Fiber Costs in the World in the 2Q/2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The US South has the largest pulp industry in the world and this industry has enjoyed low wood raw-material costs for a very long time. This trend continued in 2009, with wood chip and pulpwood costs that were substantially lower than global average costs, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - July 21, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Wins Prestigious National Award
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance today announces it has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. Each year, the Ward Group – a leader of benchmarking and best practices for the insurance industry... - July 10, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Confero, Inc. Recognized on Top 100 List
Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that the firm has been ranked No. 51 on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. Celebrating the top small businesses in North Carolina,... - July 09, 2009 - Confero, Inc.
Ready Made Inc. Debuts New Disposable Baby Bottle Prototype with Rave Reviews
Ready Made Inc. has a new single use baby bottle that comes pre-filled with formula. These biodegradable bottles have received a great response both from the humanitarian and commercial markets. - July 04, 2009 - Ready Made Inc.
Direct Mail Marketing Company Offers Free Direct Marketing Book to Help Businesses During Difficult Economic Times
Respected Full Service Direct Mailing and Lettershop Company, Jarvis Direct Mail, Inc., Offers Free Direct Mail Marketing eBook Providing Businesses with Advice for Saving Money on Their Direct Marketing Campaigns While Also Making Them More Effective. - July 02, 2009 - Jarvis Direct Mail
Hispanics Deem North Korea a Threat to U.S. Security According to National Poll at SusOpiniones.com
A nationwide poll at SusOpiniones.com found that U.S. Hispanics deem North Korea a threat to our security. When asked whether North Korea presents a security threat to our nation, 51% stated that it does, 30% stated that it does not, and 19% reported that they do not follow world affairs. The... - June 28, 2009 - SusOpiniones
The Pulp Industry in Japan Imported 72 Percent of Its Wood Fiber Needs in 2008, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood fiber consumption by the Japanese pulp industry reached a record high in 2008. Over 72 percent of the consumed wood chips were imported, most from hardwood plantations in the Southern Hemisphere. The costs of imported wood chips have increased substantially the past three years, reaching their highest level in at least 20 years during the 4Q/08 reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 25, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
U.S. Hispanics at SusOpiniones.com Call Declining Economy the Most Important Issue We Face
A nationwide poll at SusOpiniones.com found that U.S. Hispanics consider the declining economy to be the biggest issue our nation faces. - June 20, 2009 - SusOpiniones
Bazis IG Starts New Project That is Called “Thinking of Ageing”
Opinions of Russian people about post-retirement life - June 12, 2009 - Bazis IG
U.S. Hispanics Have Diverse Views of Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor in Nationwide Poll at SusOpiniones.com.
A nationwide poll at SusOpiniones.com found that U.S. Hispanics queried have diverse views of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, the Obama administration nominee to the Supreme Court. Asked their opinion of Sonia Sotomayor, 48% of SusOpiniones members stated that she is a good choice, 31% had no opinion, 12%... - June 11, 2009 - SusOpiniones
Oil Outlooks and Opinions is a New Venture in Oil Analysis, Training and Consultation
Oil Outlooks and Opinions will bring a fresh approach to oil analysis. They offer the “talk” above the static. - June 09, 2009 - Oil Outlooks and Opinions
InformationBuilders.com Nominated for Customer Service Department of the Year
Information Builders Global Technical Support Department secures recognition as finalist for Customer Service Department of the Year by utilizing SSPA’s Support Staff Excellence Program. - June 08, 2009 - Impact Learning Customer Service Training and Consulting
Dick Cheney Not Credible to Most U.S. Hispanics at SusOpiniones.com
A nationwide poll at SusOpiniones.com found that a majority of the U.S. Hispanics queried do not find former Vice President Dick Cheney credible. - May 30, 2009 - SusOpiniones
Global SMS: PlayerBlock.com Now Prepared for the Big Web Spotlight
Global SMS executives have engaged in extensive market research. Their studies have brought their efforts back to the web to engage their users. - May 28, 2009 - Global SMS
Trusted Brands Trust Parent Tested Parent Approved Media
PTPA Media Inc. Reveals Spring Seal of Approval Product Winners. - May 27, 2009 - PTPA Media Inc.
Abortion Should be Illegal According to U.S. Hispanics at SusOpiniones.com
A nationwide poll at SusOpiniones.com found that almost half of the U.S. Hispanics queried think that abortion should be illegal. - May 23, 2009 - SusOpiniones
Happi House Sees Huge Spike in QSR Catering Sales
Happi House, an emerging teriyaki franchise, focuses on growing ‘Affordable Catering’ market. - May 21, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Petrohawk; The Producer of Choice in the Haynesville Shale Play
It appears that Petrohawk’s ability to deliver the monster well has paid off according to poll results released today. GoHaynesvilleShale.com has released its results from a poll which asked the question, “Taking into account all considerations, which producer would you rather see... - May 21, 2009 - Shaleforum.com
New In-House Market Research Training Program Declared a Perfect Fit for Today's Globally-Recessed Economy
A new in-house market research training program designed and presented by Jack M. Shapiro has been referred to by clients as “perfect for today’s globally-recessed economy” in terms of course content and cost. The program has been successfully used in the pharmaceutical, telcom,... - May 15, 2009 - JM Shapiro Marketing Research
UW Undertakes Twitter Demographic, Use Survey
Through Friday 22 May, the University of Washington's MCDM is conducting an online survey of Twitter use. - May 15, 2009 - MCDM - University of Washington
Twitter is a Popular Social Tool for U.S. Hispanics at SusOpiniones.com
A nationwide poll at SusOpiniones.com found that a third of U.S. Hispanics use popular social tool Twitter. Asked whether they Twitter, 33% of SusOpiniones members stated that they Twitter, 39% do not Twitter, and 27% do not know about Twitter. The online poll was conducted on May 3, 2009 at... - May 14, 2009 - SusOpiniones
Beauty Shopper Survey
Shopping at Drug Stores for Beauty Products Increase. - May 11, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
Vax Rated Best Value in Reevoo Customer Choice Awards
The UK's leading floorcare brand, Vax, has won the ‘Value for Money’ award in the Vacuum Cleaner category of the Reevoo Customer Choice Awards 2009. - May 11, 2009 - dbFX
Brianna Sylver Publishes New Article at Core 77, Giving Insight Into How to Stretch Market Research Dollars in Tough Economic Times
Brianna Sylver publishes an article at Core 77 entitled “Spend It Wisely: A Market Research Primer for Designers.” The article addresses a pressing concern in the minds of product managers: How do we best stretch the dollars available for market research? - May 08, 2009 - Sylver Consulting
Economy Forces 85% of Marketing Professionals to Change Pricing Strategies, Survey Says
Dell Chepur Associates strategy consultants today released the results of a study on how the economic downturn is causing companies to change pricing strategies. Of the more than 120 senior marketing professionals surveyed in April, a full 85 percent reported they had made changes to their pricing... - May 06, 2009 - Dell Chepur Associates
Pearson VUE Signs Exclusive Test Delivery Contract with Environmental Health Testing, LLC
Pearson VUE to Deliver National Registry of Food Safety Professionals’TM Food Safety Manager Certification ExaminationTM with Environmental Health Testing. - April 22, 2009 - Environmental Health Testing
New! Customer Survey on In-Store Beauty Demonstrations
Cosmetic Promotions publishes survey data from 3,000 people on in-store demonstrations. - April 19, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
Indian Wellness Services Market to Grow at 30-35% CAGR, Says FICCI-Ernst & Young Report
"Given the favorable demand and supply dynamics, wellness presents strong business potential” – Farokh Balsara, Advisory Services – Ernst & Young - April 19, 2009 - Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.
Aid Financial Group Receives Prestigious Award
Aid Financial Group, LLC Selected as One of The Leading Credit & Debt Professionals of the Eastern United States Aid Financial Group, LLC, a leading provider of debt settlement services, today announced that it has been selected by Goldline Research as one of leading Credit & Debt... - April 18, 2009 - Aid Financial Group
New Jersey Foreclosures Down 10% from Q1 2008, But Up 13% Over Q4 2008
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q1 2009. Foreclosure auctions scheduled in New Jersey in Q1 2009 (2,293) were down 10% compared to Q1 2008 (2,560), but they have gone up 13% since Q4 2008 (2,030). - April 15, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
ePayment Consultants Names New President
In keeping with ePC's growth strategy, Todd Linden brings an instant national presence and awareness to ePayment Consultants. - April 14, 2009 - ePayment Consultants.com
Quality Track to Celebrate 2 Million Mystery Shop Calls
Quality Track International is proud to celebrate the upcoming milestone of our 2 millionth mystery shop call. Quality Track has been an industry leader since 1996 and is dedicated to conducting telephone mystery shopping and PCI compliant remote call monitoring exclusively for the hospitality... - April 14, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Confero, Inc. Joins Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that the firm has joined the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle’s largest business membership organization... - April 11, 2009 - Confero, Inc.
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
World Watch Report 2009: Industry Report of Watches and Watchmakers (WWR)
The World Watch Report 2009 (WWR) includes Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Ebel, Franck Muller, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Montblanc, Omega, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Rado, Raymond Weil, Rolex, Tag Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, and Zenith. - March 28, 2009 - World Watch Report