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Global Sawlog Prices Rose in the 4Q/13 Resulting in the GSPI Reaching Its Third Highest Level Since 1995; Highest Increases in Western North America and Northern Europe
Higher demand for lumber and increased global trade of logs pushed sawlog prices upward in many markets during 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. As a consequence, the GSPI price index has move upward to reach its highest level in eight years. Log prices in Western North America, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Japan have increased the most over the past 12 months. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Increases in Russian Lumber Exports Have Not Compensated for the Decline in Log Exports That Came as the Result of Higher Log Export Tariffs by Russia in 2007
The Russian log export tax that was implemented in 2007 resulted in a sharp decline of log exportation with the Russian share of globally traded logs falling from 44% in 2006 to 15% in 2013. During the same period, lumber exports have increased but shipments have not compensated for the decline in income from the log exports, reports the WRQ. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Importation of Softwood Logs to Sweden Reached a 10-Year High in 2013 with Norway and Latvia Being the Major Suppliers of Both Pulplogs and Sawlogs
The forest industry in Sweden imported about ten percent of its wood raw-material needs in 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Softwood log imports reached a ten-year high, while there has been a decline in the importation of hardwood logs. The major log suppliers to Sweden in 2013 were Latvia, Norway, Estonia and Finland. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
What Was Old is Now Shiny New and Retro Chic—the Reinvented Pioneer Square. Pioneer Square, Seattle’s Oldest Neighborhood, is Experiencing a Revival Fueled by Food.
Pioneer Square near Downtown Seattle is being reinvented with new restaurants and Food Tours. - April 18, 2014 - Taste Seattle Food Tours
2014 Seattle Pet Expo Brings Serious Pet Power to Seattle Pet Community
National pet celebrities will appear at this free event which takes place on Saturday, April 26, at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall and will introduce pet lovers to all the pet resources that the Seattle - and national - community has to offer. - April 18, 2014 - Amazing Expos
After Decades of Being the Same, Cup Holders Are Drastically Changed to Finally Make Sense - Beverages Are No Longer Held from the Bottom in Stationary Cylinder Openings
The Maksimatic Spill-Preventing Cup Holder uses centripetal force to prevent beverages from spilling utilizing a 360 degree swiveling joint which allows the cup holder cylinder openings to tilt up to a 27 degree angle full-circle. No other cup holder in the world achieves this let alone is designed to do anything like this. The Maksimatic is as reliable as the laws of physics themselves and changes a design used for decades. This seems to be the next logical step in cup holders. - April 17, 2014 - maksimatic
Calcoic.com Presents "Cove Red," a Whale Rights Music Video Retort to "Earth Day" & Celebrity Boycotts of Whale Captivity
Michael Parish of Calcoic.com casts out a new rock music video with real whale sounds set to popular whale footage to declare a new environmental campaign targeting what Michael calls, "anemic pittance to the earth, non-humans and future generations via Earth Day and celebrity boycotts... meanwhile the human legacy for stewardship on this planet is literally a criminal crying shame." - April 11, 2014 - Calcoic.com
Luna Family Hearing Encourages Seattle Mariners Fans 60+ Years to Attend Home Games with a Senior Special Discount on Tickets
Luna Family Hearing is in its second season as an official sponsor of the Seattle Mariners and is the exclusive sponsor of the “Senior Special Discount” at every home game for the 2014. The Luna Family Hearing Senior Special Discount allows fans 60+ to receive 10% off select Main, Terrace and View Level seats at all home games, excluding Opening Night, with a limit of one ticket per ID. Fans 60+ years or older just need to show their valid ID to purchase tickets in-person at Mariners Team Store. - April 08, 2014 - Luna Family Hearing
Jonckers Celebrates Their 20th Birthday with Rebrand and a New Website
Jonckers is 20 years old this year. The company, founded by Marc Jonckers in early 1994, is celebrating their birthday with a new brand, complete with a new logo, website, and a fresh presentation of their range of services and technology offerings. Jonckers, who helps companies expand into global... - April 03, 2014 - Jonckers
Seattle’s Pine + Minor Apartment Building Receives LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification
Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced that the Pine + Minor apartment building in Seattle, Washington, received a LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The $19.4 million, 89,800 square foot urban mixed-use project includes 120... - April 01, 2014 - Balfour Beatty Construction
House Delays Vote on Postponing ICD-10, Strategic Chiropractor Urges Doctors of Chiropractic to Get Ready
The House rejected a bill on March 27, 2014 that would have postponed ICD-10 for another year until October 2015. Chiropractic billing expert, Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor urges doctors of chiropractic not to delay their staff training but to prepare for the October 2014 ICD-10 implementation now. - March 27, 2014 - The Strategic Chiropractor
20 Year Old Localization Company, Jonckers, Announces the Appointment of David Ashton as the New Vice President of Client Solutions
Jonckers is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ashton as the new company Vice President of Client Solutions. Ashton will be charged with the task of leading a consultative selling organization and creating innovative service and technology solutions for clients. Jonckers, a prominent... - March 27, 2014 - Jonckers
Guan-Cheng Sun Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Guan-Cheng Sun of Seattle, Washington has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Guan-Cheng Sun Dr. Sun has over 16 years experience in the field of education. He is the Executive... - March 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ira Pope Helps Readers Overcome Temptation Using "True" Faith in God in New Book "Temptation: Lessons from Trials in the Wilderness"
The new book "Temptation: Lessons from Trials in the Wilderness" uses biblical texts to educate readers on dangers of temptation and the power available to help overcome. - March 14, 2014 - Kingdom Cadence Ministries
Jonckers Announces Their Official Sponsorship of PGA and European Golfer, David Lynn in 2014
International localization company, Jonckers, has announced their official sponsorship of PGA and European Tour golfer, David Lynn for the 2014 season. The timely sponsorship aligns with Jonckers 20th birthday celebrations in 2014. Jonckers, who provides customized translation and localization... - March 10, 2014 - Jonckers
FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
The new global wood chip price indices launched in cooperation between FOEX and WRI will be a valuable tool for participants in the trade of wood chip worldwide, including forest companies, energy producers and trading houses. Financial institutions use the FOEX family of Indices as benchmarks in setting prices for SWAP-deals and other financial instruments hedging against product price risks. - March 07, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Seattle’s EMP Administrative Office Building Earns LEED® Platinum
Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced that the EMP Administrative Office Building for the EMP Museum in Seattle, Washington, received a LEED® Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Developed by Vulcan, Inc. and owned by Cedar Strands Properties the... - March 07, 2014 - Balfour Beatty Construction
China Imported Logs and Lumber for a Record Nine Billion Dollars in 2013, with North America, Russia and New Zealand Being the Major Suppliers
Importation of logs and lumber to China reached a new record in 2013 with lumber imports being up 19% and log imports increasing 23% from 2012, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. North America, Russia and New Zealand were the major supplying countries but Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, Chile and Australia saw the biggest increases in market share. - March 06, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?
In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals
Luna Family Hearing Now Offering “Made for iPhone” Hearing Aid in Washington and Oregon
Experience ReSound LiNX™, the revolutionary hearing aid from ReSound - February 26, 2014 - Luna Family Hearing
Shelley L. Johnson Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Shelley L. Johnson, of Lacey, Washington, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Business Solutions. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Buy a Book, Help Save Lives
Author, J. Michael Gorday is pleased to announce the release of "Threads of Chaos: Book of the South." This new multi-point epic fantasy novel is about a world suffering from a great Wound and about the Earthmother, the Cursed Man, and the Daft Boy that is looking for a way to Heal it. It is available on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. - February 18, 2014 - J Michael Gorday
Alpaca's Creating a Punch at a 33% Increase This Year in New Owners, Adding to Washington’s Home Industry Economy
February is the month of love, and the growing NW industries of Alpaca Ranchers are turning love on its ear. Alpaca ears to be exact with a nationally renowned Herdsire (Stud) worth $350,000.00 “Crescent Moons Kryptonite” will be at “Alpaca Amore Affaire” owned by a local... - February 11, 2014 - Alpaca Amore
Jonckers Translation and Engineering Appoints New COO
20 year old Localization Company, Jonckers Translation and Engineering, Announces the Appointment Mr. Peter Smith as New President & COO. - February 06, 2014 - Jonckers
AeroGo Expands International Sales Team
Oscar Rojas Barrera has joined AeroGo, Inc. as the Regional Sales Manager for Mexico, Central America and South America. - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
Takuya Miyajima Promoted to Southeast Asia Regional Manager
Central and Southeast Asia Regional Manager for India, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and Taiwan - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
Four of New York’s Most Valuable Patriots to be Honored at Super Bowl Weekend Party
Decorated combat-wounded veterans to promote Troops First Foundation’s Operation Warrior Call program at the MVP Party. - January 23, 2014 - Seven 2 Events
Seahawks 12th Man Book Through NY Big Game Hotel’s Premium Hotel Room Booking Service for Super Bowl XLVIII in Manhattan
Seattle Seahawks Fans are looking for the best deals on hotel room rates for Super Bowl XLVIII as Manhattan's limited hotel supply is filling up faster than anticipated. Despite the Met Life Stadium's location in East Rutherford, New Jersey attendees are expected to flood the Manhattan for post and pre-game events. - January 23, 2014 - Axxis Sports and Entertainment
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber in 2013 to Reach Its Highest Level in Five Years
With demand for lumber being in recovery mode in a number of countries in the world in 2013, global trade of both lumber and logs were on track to reach their highest levels since before the global financial crisis in 2008, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest increases in overseas lumber trade have been from Canada to China and from the Nordic countries to Japan. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Costs for Hardwood Pulp Producers Have Fallen 17% in Two Years and in the 3Q/13, Were the Lowest They Have Been Since 2009
Wood fiber costs, which account for about 60% of the production costs when manufacturing pulp, have been in steady decline in many parts of the world for the past two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the 3Q/13, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) had fallen 17% since 2011, while the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was down 10% over the same period. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Iberian Traveler's Sanfermín Tours Announces Special 4-Day/3-Night VIP Programs for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona for 2014
Sanfermines, one of the worlds most famous festivals, is actually a combination of two major events, the Fiesta de San Fermín, the celebrations of Pamplona's Patron Saint, Saint Fermín, and the Feria del Toro, the Festival of the bull, known around the world as the Running of the Bulls, made famous by Ernest Hemingway in his novel "Fiesta.” Sanfermines, as it is known locally, originally dates from the 14th century and has drawn visitors from around the world for more than 100 years. - January 13, 2014 - Iberian Traveler
Clark SEO & Web Design Opens Seattle Washington Branch
With 14 years of experience dominating the Southern California SEO and design market, Clark SEO is now available to service businesses with online web design or marketing needs from Portland to Seattle, Yakima, Tacoma, Spokane, Bellevue, Washington. - January 09, 2014 - Clark SEO
Best Stick Vacuum List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published its list of the very best stick vacuums for 2013. This comprehensive list is designed to help people get the best bang for their buck. - November 28, 2013 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Biggest Trend Grows Into a New Hobby
Mix the two most popular hobbies in the world, gardening and miniatures, add a huge helping of crafty ideas, and you have a brand new hobby that has rooted itself in the imaginations of gardeners everywhere. Miniature gardening is a trend that has now become an official hobby as the world’s smallest garden center celebrates 12 years in business this month, and a position on the Amazon’s Best Books for 2013 list, but it does not come without a little controversy. - November 14, 2013 - Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center
Global Sawlog Prices Trending Upward with the GSPI Price Index Reaching the Highest Level Since 2011: the Biggest Price Increases Occurred in Western US and Canada
Sawlog price trends around the world were mixed in the 2Q/13, with prices increasing in log exporting regions of North America and Oceania, but declining in Europe, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The GSPI Price Index rose 5.1% from the 1Q/13 to the highest level since 2011. - November 11, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
CDO Technologies Uses CORENA Solutions to Expand Their S1000D and MILSPEC Sustainment Services
CORENA, a global leader in S1000D software and implementation services, announced today that they have signed a strategic agreement with CDO Technologies, Inc. CDO has long been a recognized leader in providing the US military with innovative technologies and services vital to supply chain... - November 01, 2013 - CORENA A/S
Need a Resource for Exchange Online, Exchange Hybrid, and Exchange Server 2013? Try William Stanek’s Exchange Server 2013 Pocket Consultant: Configuration & Clients.
Reagent Press author William Robert Stanek has a new book for IT professionals called Exchange Server 2013 Pocket Consultant: Configuration & Clients (ISBN: 9780735681682). - October 26, 2013 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Erado Releases Version 8.0 of Its Electronic Communications Compliance Solution
Organizations needed a way to provide a tamper-proof environment for the enforcement and validation of full audit trails for all electronic communications, from email and instant messages to all social media content. Erado has responded to the industry's appeal for effective internal governance and regulatory compliance solutions with MCC 8.0. - October 08, 2013 - Erado
As Wood Fiber Costs Have Fallen Substantially in the West the Past Year, Pulp Mills in the Western US Are Becoming More Competitive with Southern Mills
During much of the past seven years, wood costs have been substantially higher for pulp mills in Western US than they have for pulpmills in the Southern states, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. However, sharply falling wood chip prices in the West during 2012 and 2013 have improved the competitiveness of the region’s pulp mills. - October 01, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Higher Pulp Prices and Lower Wood Fiber Costs Improved Profitability for Many Pulp Mills Around the World in the 2Q/13
Wood chip and pulplog prices fell in many regions of the world the 2Q/13 with the biggest declines occuring in Japan, Brazil and Spain, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lower fiber costs and higher pulp prices have increased profitability for many pulp mills during the first half of 2013. - October 01, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Join Webinar and Learn About the Huge Potential of Modern Rail Standards Such as Raildex and S1000D
Join this webinar and learn how modern standards such as S1000D and Raildex are helping the rail industry to improve interoperability and information exchange. - October 01, 2013 - CORENA A/S
Join Sanfermín Tours and the Peña Seattle in Pamplona for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Feria del Toro, the "Running of the Bulls," from 5-14 July 2014
Iberian Traveler's Sanfermín Tours, joining with Peña Seattle de Sanfermines, one of 16 officially recognized foreign Peñas in Pamplona, is offering you the chance to join a few thousand others in a spectacular celebration of one of the worlds most renowned and popular festivals. Watch the opening ceremony from a private balcony overlooking the town hall square, or join in the crowd as they await the firing of the rockets that announce the beginning of the fiesta. - September 30, 2013 - Iberian Traveler
Two Lucky Fans to Throw "Ceremonial First Pitch" at Seattle Mariners Baseball Games This Weekend at Safeco Field
“First pitch” drawing winners announced by Seattle Mariners official sponsor Luna Family Hearing for throwing out ceremonial first pitch on Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th games - September 27, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing
Seattle Seahawks 12th Man Fans Will Attempt Breaking a Guinness World Record for Loudest Crowd Roar – be Careful to Protect Your Hearing
As the Seattle Seahawks season gets into full swing, Luna Family Hearing is urging children and adults to protect their hearing, reminding them that noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed. As reported in the Seattle newspapers and news agencies, the Seahawks 12th Man fans will attempt at... - September 15, 2013 - Luna Family Hearing
Media Funding Group Announces $2 Million Advertising Funding Commitment to BioSculpture Technology, Inc.
Media Funding Group, a NWBB Inc. company, headquartered in Washougal, WA, announced today that they have completed contract negotiations to supply BioSculpture Technology, Inc. with $2 million in advertising campaign funding. About BioSculpture Technology, Inc. BioSculpture Technology, Inc. - September 05, 2013 - NWBB Inc.
Seattle's Women’s Business Exchange, Where Inspiration Leads, Celebrates 35 Years
The Women’s Business Exchange (WBE) is Seattle’s longest running women’s business networking group. On September 12th WBE is hosting a 35th Anniversary Where Inspiration Leads Gala Dinner event featuring Keynote Speaker Leslie Mackie, internationally acclaimed baker, pastry chef, and founder of Macrina Bakery. http://www.wbex.org. - August 24, 2013 - Women's Business Exchange
China Importation of Lumber and Logs Roars Back to New Highs in the 2Q/13, with Imports Up 30% Year-Over-Year
Increased investments in the housing sector resulted in record imports of logs and lumber to China in the 2Q/13, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lumber importation has grown faster than that of logs, with Russia and Canada being the major lumber suppliers in recent years. New Zealand has become the major supplier of logs, overtaking Russia, who has long dominated this market. - August 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Tiny Stars Creative Designs Poster for the 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Tiny Stars Creative is proud to announce the unveiling of the company's poster design for 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. TSC worked closely with the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce and their staff to develop an 11x17 poster that will be prominently displayed in area businesses to promote the 3-day... - July 26, 2013 - Tiny Stars Creative
Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping Ready to Set Sail
There is a new option for reliable yacht transport. Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping provides yacht owners a safe and reliable alternative to transport their vessels along scheduled shipping lines aboard Grieg Star ships. The first shipping departs between August 20 to Sept. 5 from Vancouver, B.C. - July 24, 2013 - Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping
New Book Reveals African Immigrant Woman's Journey Through Adversity
"EVOLVING THROUGH ADVERSITY: How to Overcome Obstacles, Discover Your Passion, and Honor Your True Self," by Seconde Nimenya, MBA. - July 20, 2013 - Seconde Nimenya