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Softwood Log Imports to China Slowed in the 4Q/14, But 2014 Was Still a Record Year with the Import Value Surpassing 5.4 Billion Dollars
China is the largest importer of logs in the world and although the log shipments to the country slowed in the 4Q of last year, import volumes hit a record high in 2014, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The import cost of softwood logs in the 4Q/14 was seven percent below the prices seen in the 4Q/13, with the costs for logs from New Zealand and the US having fallen the most. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Throughout Much of North America Late in 2014 Because of Reduced Lumber Production and Slowing Log Exports to Asia
Lower lumber production and slowing log exports to Asia resulted in generally lower sawlog prices in both the US and Canada in the 3Q/14, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest price declines were seen in the US South and in the Interior of British Columbia, where prices were down 3-10% from the 2Q/14. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Osterman Research Finds a Lack of Good Information Governance Increases Corporate Costs and Risk
Most organizations are struggling with the problem of too much electronic data: how much they have, what it contains, who has access to it, where it is currently stored, and how long it should be kept. The lack of good information governance creates enormous risks and increases costs - and the problem is getting worse. - February 26, 2015 - Osterman Research, Inc.
Osterman Research Finds Most Organizations at Significant Risk from Use of Consumer File Sync and Share Tools
Most organizations allow the use of consumer file sync and share tools, putting them at significant risk of data loss. - February 24, 2015 - Osterman Research, Inc.
Storytellers Campfire Radio Show Announces the Marble Award Winners on Sunday
Storytellers Campfire will host a Live Broadcast Radio Show for presenting the well anticipated Marble Awards on Sunday, February, 22, 2015 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time. - February 21, 2015 - Storytellers Campfire
Log Prices in Western US Fell in the 3Q Because Decreasing Log Exports to Asia
For many years, the sawlog market in Western US has been impacted by the demand for logs and lumber in Asia. With the constant increase in log exports, domestic sawlog prices have more than doubled over the past five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, from the 1Q to 3Q in 2014, this upward trend was broken as log prices fell almost ten percent because of a weakening log export market. - February 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from North America Reached a New Record High in the 3Q/14 Thanks to Higher Shipments to Asia
Asia has become a new market for wood pellet exporters in Western Canada with shipments having increased for six consecutive quarters, while Canadian exports to Europe have fallen substantially during 2014, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. - February 16, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Bellevue East Little League Announces 2015 Business Sponsorship Program
Bellevue East Little League (www.bellevueeastll.org), a Bellevue, WA Youth Sports Organization today announced its new Business Sponsorship Program, including the opportunity to brand the leagues home field with your business name for the entire 2015 season. - January 19, 2015 - Bellevue East Little League
KPI Partners Launches Cloud-Based Analytics for NetSuite
KPI Cloud Analytics for NetSuite, a cloud-based reporting and analytics platform optimized for retail companies who use NetSuite. - January 08, 2015 - KPI Partners
Bloom Appoints Nicole Watson as Vice President of Client Services and Opens D.C. Sales Office
Bloom Consulting Group announced the appointment of Nicole Watson to Vice President of Client Services, and the opening of a new Washington, D.C. sales office. - January 08, 2015 - Bloom Consulting Group
Bloom Appoints Andrew Herb as Vice President of Application Development and Business Intelligence
Bloom Consulting Group announces Andrew Herb as its new Vice President of Business Intelligence and Application Development. - January 08, 2015 - Bloom Consulting Group
Future Pet Partners Therapy Dog Kai Makes Holiday Debut
Meet Kai, a handsome boy and a future Pet Partners therapy dog. Pet Partners will follow his growth on their Facebook page during his first year as he progresses toward becoming a Pet Partners therapy dog. It is appropriate to begin Kai's story on Christmas Day since his name is Norse for... - December 23, 2014 - Pet Partners
The Wood Fiber Costs for the World’s Hardwood Pulp-Producing Mills Have Declined in 2014
Reduced pulpwood prices in Sweden, Russia, Brazil and Australia in the 3Q/14 resulted in the lowest Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) since 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. With mixed price trends for softwood fiber, the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has been fairly stable the past two years. - December 20, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Pellet Exports from North America to Europe Plateaued During the 1H/2014 with Canadian Shipments Declining and Exports from the US South Continuing Upward
Pellet shipments from the US and Canada to Europe have gone in opposite directions in 2014, with the shipments from the US South being up ten percent from the 4Q/13 to the 2Q/14, and Canadian volumes declining 25% during the same period, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The new expanding markets for pellet producers in Western Canada have instead been Japan and South Korea. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Worldwide in the 3Q with the Biggest Declines Seen in Europe
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI), an index based on sawlog prices in 20 key regions around the world, fell 4.6% in the 3Q/14. The major factors for the reduced sawlog prices were the strengthening of the US dollar and weaker demand for lumber in some countries, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines occurred in Russia, Western Canada, Sweden and the Czech Republic. - December 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Calentic: A Phenomenal Calendar with a Great Search Feature. Now Live on Kickstarter.
Calentic is a modern online calendar that connects users to the right event. - December 17, 2014 - Calentic
Image Mill and The Bainbridge Art Museum
Produced and installed the exterior graphics on moving louvers. - December 09, 2014 - Image Mill
Softwood Lumber Prices Have Trended Downward in the US, Russia and Japan This Fall, While They Have Gone Up in China and the Nordic Countries
Prices for softwood lumber imported to China increased this fall, while they fell in Japan as the housing market weakened. In the US, lumber prices were moving downward in the 3Q, while still being close to their highest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the Nordic countries and Russia, lumber exports have increased because of higher demand for wood in key markets in Europe and the MENA countries. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Consumption by the Japanese Pulp Industry Was Up Six Percent in First Half of 2014 with Hardwood Chip Supply from Vietnam and South Africa Increasing the Most
The pulp manufacturing industry in Japan has increased production levels in 2014 resulting in higher import volumes of both softwood and hardwood chips. The biggest increases in import volumes have been softwood chips from the US and hardwood chips from Vietnam and South Africa, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. Hardwood prices have trended downward the past year, while softwood prices have gone up. - December 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Singing Teacher in Bellevue at Nancy Bos Voice Studio
There has never been more demand for singing lessons in Bellevue and the Eastside. To help meet demand, Dr. Julie Cross will be working in the Nancy Bos Voice Studio. Dr. Cross is a highly skilled and experienced teacher. In a community that typically has waiting lists, the addition of several new hours of high quality instruction will open the door for more singers to follow their dreams. - December 09, 2014 - StudioBos
Calentic: The Next Big Idea
Calentic is a modern online event calendar service that aims to improve the user experience with new, never before seen features. Calentic gives users the unique ability to attach images and videos to events and share them with family and friends or with the world. For additional information about Calentic and the services they offer go to their Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages. - November 19, 2014 - Calentic
New Authentic Wool Football Jerseys Honor the Sport's Earliest Teams
Ebbets Field Flannels, known for their authentic historic baseball wear, introduces its Vintage Gridiron football jerseys, a limited production line of finely knit shirts inspired by early 20th century American football teams. Made on Ebbets’ own knitting machine and produced in runs as few... - November 13, 2014 - Ebbets Field Flannels
New Daminion v3.4 Release – Digital Asset Management Software for Marketing & Communication Teams
Daminion Software announces the release of Daminion Server 3.4 – a multi-user photo and document management software. A free, downloadable 30-day trial program version is available now. Daminion allows marketing and communication teams to create centralized image and document repositories that multiple users can access to find and work collaboratively on the same marketing images, brochures and presentations. - November 13, 2014 - Daminion Software
New Book Released on Conquering the Debilitating Effects of Shock and Trauma
Two shock and trauma experts offer guidance on healing the traumatized mind and heart in a new book called, "Overcoming Shock," a November 11 release of New Horizon Press. - November 11, 2014 - The Wellness Institute
The Davenport Series Continues; "Perfect Plan II" from Author Brett Diffley Has Now Been Released
Brett Diffley has captured the attention of readers looking for that heart racing adventure. This is one of the best action/adventure/thrillers you’ll ever read, taking up where Perfect Plan left off. - November 07, 2014 - Brett Diffley
Moco Incorporated Releases Next Generation of Market-Leading MyScreeningReport.com® Tenant Screening Product
Tenant screening just got easier with the release of second generation market-leading applicant initiated tenant background screening product. Improvement to content, security, compliance and convenience make this screening solution number one in the market. - November 07, 2014 - MyScreeningReport.com
CameraAce 4.0 – New Photo Slideshow Sharing Manager Give Users Control
CameraAce today announces the launch of their latest update, CameraAce Version 4.0 with its new Slideshow Management feature as a premium subscription. While free users can access the slideshow manager and use default features such as delete slideshows, premium users can fully access instantly... - November 06, 2014 - TecAce Software
Iberian Traveler Invites You to Experience the Running of the Bulls and the Fiesta De San Fermín 2015 from the Inside with Sanfermín Tours
With over 40 years of experience, Iberian Traveler and Incoming Navarra are first in offering an array of exciting and exclusive programs for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls. Based in Pamplona, the group offers its clients unparalleled experiences; from the "chupinazo," the opening ceremony, to the encierro, the running of the bulls and the "pobre de mí," the solemn candlelight ceremony marking the end of the fiesta and the beginning of the countdown to Sanfermines 2016. - October 27, 2014 - Iberian Traveler
Issaquah Trauma Experts Offer Background on Marysville, Washington School Shooting
Experts/insiders related to Marysville school shooting offer comments. - October 26, 2014 - The Wellness Institute
Best Canister Vacuum List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just released its list of the Best Canister Vacuums for 2014. The list includes machines from Hoover, Miele, Electrolux and several other manufacturers. - October 16, 2014 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Provincial Vineyards Presents "A Wine Maker's Dinner Fit for a King" How Wine and a Five-Star Chef Are Making Sweet Music
Presenting their 1st Wine Maker's Dinner, Provincial Vineyards has selected 4 of their best Oregon wines to accompany a 4-course meal prepared by Chef Gabriel Barber at his new cafe. Out Aza Blue Market & Cafe is the newest "go to" spot and listed by many as one of the "Best Places to Eat" on your way to the Oregon Coast. The combination of this Willamette Valley wine and Chef Gabriel's gourmet dinner make this an event to attend. Prior to the event make your choice of entree below. - October 08, 2014 - Provincial Vineyards
"The Cemetery Sleeper" Will Keep YA Readers Under Their Covers with a Flashlight
Combining a quirky cast of characters set in a seemingly quite Southern town, author Susan Griner creates the perfect thriller along with supernatural suspense in her new novel, "The Cemetery Sleeper." "The Cemetery Sleeper" is set in a sleepy southern town called Mabry. Freddy... - September 26, 2014 - Susan Griner, author
JONCKERS Strengthens Client Focus with New Technology Led Offerings and Locations
JONCKERS, a leading provider of localization services, technology and solutions, today announced the next wave of improvements to the way they serve their clients. The company, founded in 1994, has held a long time reputation as a leader for client-focused translation and localization solutions to... - September 25, 2014 - Jonckers
Textstr Sets Web Texting Standard with New Features to Send PDFs and Images
Textstr, a renowned business texting service releases a new feature that makes sending of images and pdf’s via web text easier than ever. Textstr is a business SMS company that connects consumers and businesses in real time via SMS, from a company’s website. Premiering a technology that first introduced inbound text to web in April and serving over 500+ customers the initial launch period, they continue to adapt and set the bar for web enabled texting. - September 18, 2014 - Textstr
Reviva Laser Tackles Tough Tattoos with New Tech
Reviva Laser Skin Clinic in Greater Vancouver has added fractional laser to the standard Q-Alexandrite laser in a new combined method to permanently remove stubborn tattoos. - September 16, 2014 - Reviva Laser Skin Clinic
MediaPro Expands Global Training Potential Into Over 100 Languages
MediaPro, Inc., an award winning provider of eLearning solutions, has added to its list of the languages and markets it can support by partnering with JONCKERS, a Brussels-based translation company. Since 2010, MediaPro, Inc. and JONCKERS have collaborated to enable the multilingual delivery of... - September 09, 2014 - Jonckers
New Zealand is Now the World’s Largest Supplier of Softwood Logs with Exports Increasing Fourfold to Almost Two Billion Dollars in Five Years
More than 20 percent of the world’s softwood log trade originates from New Zealand. In 2013, the country exported 57 percent of the country’s timber harvest and the value of the trade had tripled in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. A majority of the log volumes were destined for China, but South Korea, India and Japan were also sourcing logs from New Zealand last year. - August 19, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lumber and Log Imports to China Slowed in Early 2014 But Picked Up in the 2Q to Reach Close to Record Highs
Wood buyers in China were more active in the late spring after a slowdown during the winter months. This resulted in increased importation of logs and lumber during the 2Q, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest gains were in lumber from Russia and softwood logs from New Zealand. - August 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Panal Puzzle Adds New Depth to Traditional Block Puzzles
Panal Puzzle is a simple, yet challenging puzzle game about shape and color that builds on the traditional block or tangram style puzzle by incorporating color into the mix. As you place the pieces on the board, the overlapping red, green, and blue tiles turn white. When the entire board has turned... - August 16, 2014 - J&J Studios LLC
"The Promiscuous Puppeteer," by Author Walter B. Biondi Goes International
"The Promiscuous Puppeteer," by bestselling author Walter B. Biondi was fully released by Tate Publishing, LLC, on August the 12th for national and international distribution to all traditional book markets. - August 15, 2014 - Walter B. Biondi
Much Anticipated Real Estate Collaborative Marketing Tool Begins Limited Rollout
Miga Col.labs in partnership with Walkthrough Media today announce the much anticipated release of Mividio, a Software as a Service (SaaS) developed specifically for real estate professionals and their colleagues. "Over the past year, we have interviewed real estate agents with the intent to... - August 12, 2014 - Miga Col.labs
LiveChime Announces Intercept Marketing, a Revolutionary New Way to Find and Connect with Leads in Social Media
LiveChime, a leading provider of real-time marketing solutions for small business, announced today the availability of Intercept Marketing, a unique way to find current conversations about products and services people are looking for in social media sites like GooglePlus, Twitter and FaceBook, and create live conversations to close the sale. - August 11, 2014 - LiveChime, Inc.
Log Exports from Canada and the US to Asia Have Increased This Year with the Shipment from the US South Being 130% Higher Than in 2013
North America continues to supply China, Japan and other Asian countries with logs for their forest products sectors. Log exports from the US and Canada in the 1Q/14 were up 14% from last year, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review, with shipments from the US South having increased the most. - August 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Fresh Thinking: Growing, Eating, Living Classes at 21 Acres
Think Fresh and plan to learn new skills or expand your current knowledge. 21 Acres is gearing up with a variety of affordable, educational offerings. Cooking, canning, composting and more. - August 08, 2014 - 21 Acres
SnoreMart Offers the Only Supermarket Strictly for Snoring and Apnea
SnoreMart's Superstore for snoring offers the largest selection of quality products to treat snoring and Sleep Apnea. The store provides personal technical advice and old fashioned service. This is not your average online store. - August 07, 2014 - SnoreMart Inc
Phil Crown is the Next Big Pop Artist from Seattle; New Music Video
Phil Crown may be one of the newest artists out, but he's already making an impact. Originally born and raised in Seattle, he has been recording from coast to coast sculpting and developing his sound. And even though he may be a local to Seattle, his new music video, "Speed of Light," sounds and looks anything, but local. - July 24, 2014 - Philip Crown llc
JONCKERS Opens Brand New Production Center in Colorado
JONCKERS, a leading provider of localization and translation services, announced today that they have opened a new operational center in Colorado. The new North American office will allow for better service to US markets, particularly in the delivery of JONCKERS Localization Concierge service... - July 23, 2014 - Jonckers
Introducing Taste Seattle Food Tour’s Beach, Bikes and Bites Tour
A fun new tour on Alki Beach that combines a flat bike ride along the beach with tantalizing beach cuisine all while learning a little more about the history and culture of this beach neighborhood. - July 09, 2014 - Taste Seattle Food Tours
Harbinger Systems Honored in the 2014 Global Outsourcing 100®
Featured among world's best outsourcing service providers in six sub-lists; Focuses on Internet of Things, Healthcare and Mobile security. - July 05, 2014 - Harbinger Systems
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Henry E. Halladay, Ph.D., P.E., with Special Time Square Appearance
Henry E. Halladay, of Bellevue, Washington, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for a Lifetime of Achievement in Engineering Consulting. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Halladay’s image, logo and motto, will be projected over Times Square, NY on July 4th, 2014. - July 03, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who