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WikiWealth.com Introduces Russia Rouble (RUB) Fundamental Currency Analysis
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality currency analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of the Russia Rouble (RUB) and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - October 20, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
Profile of Over 55 Million Hispanics with Over 1 Trillion Dollars as Purchasing Power
Over 55 Million U.S. Hispanics Are Segmented by Level of Acculturation and Level of Financial Stability in a New Study “Ask U.S. Hispanics” Consumer Profile 2009, This report Will be Published by Meneses Research & Associates on November 4th 2009. - October 14, 2009 - Meneses Research & Associates
Registration Opens for Product Management Educational Conference (PMEC)
Exclusive Gathering of Product and Brand Managers in the Heart of Silicon Valley. - October 14, 2009 - Association of International Product Marketing & Management
Hedge Fund Jobs Bounce Back after Woeful Summer
After declining for five straight months, the number of new hedge fund jobs spiked up 104% in September, according to the 2009 Hedge Fund Employment Report. Also covered in the report: the best cities and states for finding hedge fund employment, common positions, and the future for hedge fund jobs. - October 13, 2009 - HedgeFundJobList.com
H-E-B Stores Introduces Soapopular® Brand Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizers
MGS Brands, Inc., the exclusive US importer and distributor of Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, announced that H-E-B Stores, one of the Southwest’s leading supermarket chains, has recently introduced the Soapopular® line of alcohol-free hand sanitizer products as part of its ongoing effort to meet the needs of consumers throughout Texas. - October 13, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
WikiWealth.com Introduces European Euro (EUR) Fundamental Currency Analysis
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality currency analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of the European Euro (EUR) and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - October 13, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
Global Trade of Wood Chips Down 26% in 2009 as Pulpmills Reduce Production Worldwide, Reports Wood Resources International
The international financial crisis has put a damper on global trade of wood chips used for pulp manufacturing in 2009, reports Wood Resources International. The biggest decline has been in shipments from Australia, South Africa and Uruguay to Japan. - October 09, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Global LNG Market Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Global LNG Market Analysis” to its report gallery. Their report gives an extensive and objective analysis of the global LNG market. - October 09, 2009 - RNCOS
"Making Home Affordable Programs" Have Slow Start Caused by Confusion of Loan Modification Laws Between Tax Payers and Banks
Banks and Taxpayers blame the confusion and constant change of the States' different Loan Modifications Laws for the "Making Home Affordable Programs" thus far a unsuccessful start. Banks and Financial Institutions are having difficulty training employees to process the loan modification requests in light of these new Loan Modification Laws. Taxpayers are also having difficulty keeping up with the requirements to be eligible for a Loan Modification - October 08, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Study: Top Colleges Embrace Twitter. Harvard, Stanford Lead in Popularity.
It's explosive growth has made Twitter an important communications tool, and top universities have rushed to embrace it, according to a study conducted by UniversitiesAndColleges.org. Among schools with the biggest Twitter followings, Harvard and Stanford lead the pack. While the most active colleges include the University of Southern California and George Washington University. - October 07, 2009 - Universities and Colleges: Online Education Directory
WikiWealth.com Introduces US Dollar (USD) Fundamental Currency Analysis
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality currency analysis with Web 2.0 technologies. Understand the true potential of the US Dollar (USD) and profit from WikiWealth.com’s analysis. - October 07, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on How to Prepare and File Form 1120 (Including Proposed Form 1120-IC-DISC, Schedules K and P) for CPAs & Tax Attorneys
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “How to Prepare and File Form 1120 (Including Proposed Form 1120-IC-DISC, Schedules K and P) For CPAs & Tax... - October 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Private Equity Fundraising Plummets to Lowest Levels Since 2003
The results are in. Just $38bn in aggregate capital was raised worldwide by private equity funds holding a final close in Q3 2009, representing a significant drop from earlier this year, with Q3 figures equivalent to just 45% of the $84bn raised in Q2 2009. In comparison with the recent record- breaking quarters seen in 2007, the drop is even more steep – with Q3 2009 figures equivalent to just 18% of the record $208bn raised in Q2 2007. - October 02, 2009 - Preqin ltd
New Study Demonstrates How Classic Residence by Hyatt Achieves Excellence in Execution by Using Learn.com
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity announced today that Bersin & Associates has completed an in-depth case study of the organizational development strategies of Classic Residence by Hyatt®, a leading national provider of senior living and care. The company further distinguishes itself from other senior-living companies through its innovative approach to employee training and development. - October 02, 2009 - Learn.com
Market Report Global Weight Loss and Diet Management Market by MarketsandMarkets
The global weight management market is estimated to reach US$586 billion in 2014 from about US$363 billion in 2009. - October 02, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Probiotic Market to be Held on 6th Oct 2009
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Probiotic market by MarketsandMarkets. - October 02, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Healthcare Information Technology Market to be Held on 7th, Oct 2009
Analyst Briefing on Global Healthcare Information Technology market by MarketsandMarkets. - October 02, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Exports of Wood Chips from Australia Have Declined 28% in 2009 But the Country is Still the Largest Chip Exporter in the World, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Australia, the world’s largest chip exporter, has reduced Eucalyptus and pine chip exports substantially in 2009 due to weak pulp markets in Japan. In the domestic market, pulpwood prices have increased over 13% in US dollars this year as the Australian currency has strengthened, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 01, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Online Retailer Recognized with Top Customer Satisfaction Honor
BizRate selects Online Labels, Inc. a 2009 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award winner for outstanding customer satisfaction in the Office Supply category. - October 01, 2009 - Online Labels, Inc.
Credit Card Debt Vexes Consumers But Debt Relief is Possible: Totaldebtrelief.net
There is increasing talk these days of the U.S. economy beginning to rebound, however credit card debt is still an issue affecting the lives of millions. Consumer advocate Totaldebtrelief.net offers solutions. - September 30, 2009 - Total Debt Relief
Vietnam Sourcing Report: Gifts & Premiums Gives Buyers More Sourcing Opportunities from Quality Suppliers
Makers tap strong design capacity to offer new styles of craft gifts, promotional items and stationery - September 30, 2009 - Global Sources
The "Human Food Factor": a New Book Release
This book describes a provocative viewpoint concerning where we are going as a society, who is taking us there and why. - September 29, 2009 - Howard R. Axtell Publishing
World Bank Publishes Doing Business 2010 Report with Russell Bedford Contributions
New World Bank report says governments set new record in business regulation reform - September 26, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
JCTWEB Hires Advertising Veteran Pam Gaylor as Vice President of Sales
JCTWEB, located in downtown St. Pete, expands again with an eye toward national sales of its Search-Metro brand of web advertising. JCTWEB Hires Advertising Veteran Pam Gaylor as Vice President of Sales. - September 24, 2009 - JCTWeb
Survey to Help B2B Firms Re-Vamp Customer Engagement Programs
Strategic Collaboration Formed to Create an Informational Resource on Customer Involvement Best Practices. - September 24, 2009 - Customer Strategy Group
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
GreyB Services Got ISO 9001:2008 Certification
GreyB Consultancy Services, a pioneer in Patent research and analytics services has received an ISO 9001-2008 certification for its patent research center. The ISO 9001-2008 is by far the world’s most established quality framework, and sets the standard for quality management systems at GreyB. - September 19, 2009 - GreyB Consultancy Services Ltd
Stellar Launches the listeningCentre™, a Service for Organisations Committed to Offering Customers a Superior Experience
Stellar, a global expert in Managing Customer Relationships (MCR), today announced plans to launch the listeningCentre™, a comprehensive Quality Monitoring & Analysis service for organisations committed to offering their call centre customers a superior experience. In a business climate... - September 18, 2009 - Stellar
Dezan Shira Analysis Indicates India Becoming Better Economic Value with Potential Growing as China Matures; Introspective Review of UBS Data Shows Shanghai Close to New
Working and living in China is nearly twice as costly as India, according to analysis conducted by Dezan Shira & Associates, Inc., in its "China - India Purchasing, Power, Prices & Salaries 2009" report. Dezan Shira professionals generated the report (download at... - September 18, 2009 - Dezan Shira & Associates
Simplifast Rtd. Beverage Reinvents the Lemonade Diet
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage, has reinvented the Master Cleanse (aka the Lemonade Diet). The lemonade diet has been around for decades with its health benefits touted by everyone from doctors to celebrity product endorsers. Simplifast has made the so-called lemonade... - September 16, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Imports of Logs, Lumber and Pulp to China Increased Substantially in the 2Q/09 as the Country’s Economy Grow by Almost 8%, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
China became the major import destination for many globally traded forest products in 2009. The country is the world’s largest importer of wood pulp and logs, and was the 2nd largest importer of softwood lumber in the world in the 2Q/09, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 13, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sweden Consumes More Than 20% of the World’s Wood Pellets and Demand is Growing, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The decision by EU to use a minimum of 20% renewable energy by 2020 has driven a rapid increase in wood pellet production in Europe. Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the UK are expected to have the fastest growth in consumption the coming 10 years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 11, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Digital Watermarking Finding Traction in Multiple Industries and Applications
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) announced that 2009 has so far been a banner year in the commercialization and adoption of digital watermarking solutions: · aquaMobile announced that readers of the Autofácil magazine (Madrid, Spain) can now view videos, listen to statements... - September 10, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Majestic Expands Middle Eastern Presence
In response to growing client demands and accelerating market potential in the Gulf Region, Majestic Market Research Support Services Ltd. has further invested resources and reinforced it’s team to meet the Client expectations in the region. - September 08, 2009 - Majestic MRSS Ltd.
The Malaysian Outsourcing Industry - Scaling New Heights
Revenues from the Malaysian IT/ITeS outsourcing industry are expected to touch $1.1 billion in 2009, according to a joint publication by Outsourcing Malaysia and ValueNotes. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% to reach $1.9 billion by 2013. Currently, IT outsourcing services in... - September 06, 2009 - ValueNotes Database Pvt Ltd
Survey: Carpet Cleaners do Not Rely on Tweets
A recent survey conducted by U.S. Products, a leading manufacturer of professional floor, carpet, and restoration equipment, found that more than 71 percent of respondents are not using social media web sites, such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and others, to market their carpet cleaning services. - September 05, 2009 - U.S. Products
Medimix International CEO Selected as Member of PBIRG 2010 Advisory Board
The Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence Research Group, has tapped Henry Gazay, a recognized leader and innovator in the use of online technology and social media, to be part of its advisory board for 2010. He brings over twenty years of experience in international marketing research, CRM, sales-force effectiveness and e-commerce. - September 03, 2009 - Medimix International
Customer Feedback Programs Best Practices Award
Business Over Broadway announces the Customer Feedback Programs Award. The award is designed to honor and recognize companies who demonstrate best practices in their customer feedback program. Nominations accepted through December 18, 2009. - August 31, 2009 - Business Over Broadway
Rosadyn Pilot Study Results
Vascular Health Specialists, a firm dedicated to leveraging the latest dermatologic research to develop cutting-edge skin care products, announces the pilot study results of their Rosadyn nutraceutical product, which targets flushing, redness and inflammation of facial skin. The study showed significant symptom impact over the 4 week period, with more than 90% of participants reporting an improvement. - August 29, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists
Miracle Temple Networks Launches New Christian Television Network
The Making of a Media Giant Could be Baltimore's Best Kept Secret - August 28, 2009 - Miracle Temple Networks
HobNobMurfreesboro Interviews Storage Plus in Murfreesboro, TN About the Advantages Using Self Storage Facilities
HobNobMurfreesboro has been working closely with Storage Plus, a premier storage facility in Murfreesboro, TN, and together have laid out the top ten reasons why self storage is a smart idea. There are many reasons why you may consider self storage. First and foremost there is moving which means a... - August 27, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
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