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Wood Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Increased 17 Percent the Past Two Years; Only the US South Has Bucked the Trend
Global market pulp production increased by seven percent in 2010, which increased demand for wood raw-material. As a result, prices for wood chips and pulplogs were up in most regions of the world, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Softwood Wood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has increased 16.5 percent the past two years, while the Hardwood Wood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) went up 17.7 percent. - April 13, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trupanion Pet Insurance Gears Up for Earth Day
Trupanion commemorates Earth Day by putting together a list of things pet owners can do to lessen the impact their pets make on the environment. - April 11, 2011 - Trupanion
Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, Washington Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' CIS and Billing System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District in Washington has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS, the district will drive its efficiency initiatives, integration, and provide even more exceptional customer service. - March 30, 2011 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
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
Blue Pond Media Brings HD Programming to Endavo Media’s Global Content Syndication Offering
Content Deal Allows Endavo’s Telco Partners to Deliver Blue Pond Programming via Telco TV Services to Consumers. - March 26, 2011 - Blue Pond Media, LLC
Rush Plumbing in Seattle WA Announces Launch of New Website
Trusted Seattle WA Plumbing Company, Rush Plumbing Has Partnered on New Site with Dallas-Based Advice Interactive Group. - March 25, 2011 - Rush Plumbing
Bit-Wizards Welcomed Into Microsoft Virtual Technology Specialist Program
Three Bit-Wizards Software Engineers Selected as Microsoft VTSPs - March 19, 2011 - Bit-Wizards
Former Moss Adams Wealth Advisors COO/CIO Mark Jaeger Joins Appropriate Balance
Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc. (ABFS) is pleased to announce that Mark Jaeger, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF® has joined the firm as its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, Mr. Jaeger will be responsible for practice management, technology, finance and... - March 17, 2011 - Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc.
Dr. John Boudreau Joins i4cp’s Board of Directors
Renowned human capital expert will provide guidance and research insight as the company continues its rapid growth. - March 16, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Pet Dentistry: Trupanion Covers Complications with Tooth Eruption and Exfoliation
Issues with the normal development of teeth – known as tooth eruption and exfoliation – are not often covered by pet insurance companies. Trupanion is one of the few that does cover these issues. - March 14, 2011 - Trupanion
Wood Pellet Exports from the US and Canada to Europe Reached 1.6 Million Tons in 2010, a Doubling of Shipments in Just Two Years
Over the past two years, North America has become a major supplier of wood pellets to Europe. In 2010, an estimated 1.6 million tons of pellets were shipped from the US and Canada to the Netherlands, the UK and Belgium, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. This is a doubling of volume compared to 2008. - March 12, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rat Rod Rockers! (Go-Kustom Films Second Feature Film) Seattle Premiere and DVD Release Party at the King Cat Theater, March 26th, 2011
A rockin’ 800 seat event with an afternoon cruise-in, live music by Angie & The Car Wrecks and The Hard Money Saints, a meet and greet with the films director, cast and crew and actual hot rods and gassers from the movie, and an after hours Pin-Up & Burlesque Show Case put on by The Pin-Up Angels. Cruise-In starts at 2:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00PM. Bands start at 7:00 PM. Film screens at 9:30PM. Pin-Up Show Case at 11:00 PM. - March 02, 2011 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Custom Software Development Firm Creates New Anti-Offshoring Group
New "No Offshoring" group promotes the benefits of employing US based software professionals as opposed to their offshore counterparts. - March 01, 2011 - Surge Consulting Group
Trupanion Pet Insurance Expands to Connecticut
Dog and cat owners in Connecticut now have a new option when it comes to pet insurance. - February 28, 2011 - Trupanion
Best Upright Vacuum List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Finding the best upright vacuum can be a daunting task, especially given the large number of vacuum cleaners on the market today. Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published its Best Upright Vacuum list to assist consumers in their search for the right machine. - February 24, 2011 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Global Trade of Wood Chips Was Up in 2010 After a Sharp Decline in 2009 with China Becoming a Major Importer, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Global trade of wood chips was up 25 percent in 2010 because of increased production of pulp and paper products worldwide. China showed the greatest growth in chip imports with an increase over 400 percent in the past two years, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. Australia continues to be the major exporter and shipped 11 percent more in 2010 than in the previous year. - February 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
i4cp Workforce Study: Temporary is the New Permanent: Are You Ready?
The upward trend of using temporary workers has been steady, but few have a firm handle on it. - February 16, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Valentine's Day Hazards
Pet insurance company Trupanion releases responsible pet owner tips for Valentine's Day celebrations. - February 14, 2011 - Trupanion
BurialInsurance.org to Begin "Top Senior Resource" Program
BurialInsurance.org is beginning a program that recognizes the top websites and resources for senior citizens on the web, and consolidating them in one place. - February 04, 2011 - Burial Insurance
Wood Fiber Costs for Eastern Canada Pulp Mills the Lowest in 10 Years, and Lower Than in Most European Countries
Over the past 20 years, pulp mills in Eastern Canada have consistently had higher wood fiber costs than the mills in the Western provinces with the exception of a short period in 1995, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 4Q/10, softwood chip prices had fallen in Quebec and Ontario and increased in British Columbia and Alberta resulting in the smallest cost gap between the two regions in 10 years. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Sawlog Prices in the 3Q 2010 Were Almost Back Up to Pre-Crisis Levels
Sawlog costs for many sawmills around the world went up during 2010, and the Global Sawlog Price Index reached the highest level in over two years in the 3Q/10, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest wood price increases occurred in Western US, Germany, Sweden and Northwest Russia. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trupanion Reveals Health Concerns of Top Dog Breeds
Trupanion releases the most common pet health concerns in the five most popular dog breeds. - January 31, 2011 - Trupanion
i4cp Study: Companies Are Gearing Up for the Coming Talent War
i4cp reveals its top ten critical human capital issues of 2011 - January 26, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Pet Insurance Company Trupanion Warns About Antifreeze
Dog and cat owners are advised to observe their pets during the winter months for dangers of antifreeze poisoning. - January 17, 2011 - Trupanion
Seattle Law Firm Launches School Teacher Supplies Gift Giving Program
Davis Law Group Awards $100 Office Depot® Gift Card Each Week to a Seattle Public School Teacher - January 11, 2011 - Sprouts
US and Canadian Log and Lumber Exports to China Up Over 150 Percent in 2010, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The value of softwood logs and lumber exported from North America to China reached over 1.6 billion dollars in 2010, which was 150 percent higher than the previous year and more than ten times as much as in 2006, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 07, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Michael Parish Has Launched a Campaign to Change American Idol's Old Intro Song to a Sensational Duet with New Judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez
Michael Parish says his boycott against American Idol's old intro song "is an attempt to lead executives of American Idol away from what doesn't work with their old introduction song and show format to an obvious sensational new season boost with a Sonny and Cher style duet between Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez." Michael says that his providing a "soundtrack to consumer boycotts is a lubricating part of the consumer revolution of showing executives who really is the boss." - January 07, 2011 - Michael Parish
Company Takes Aim at Tall and Fit
Longshot Apparel, a new online vertical retailer, takes the big out of big and tall and offers ready-to-wear casual shirts for the tall and fit man. Shirts are made in the USA and shipping is always free. - January 06, 2011 - Longshot Apparel
Corengi Diabetes Clinical Trial Website Trades Facebook "Likes" for Donations to Dodging Diabetes® Charity
Corengi campaign helps patients living with Type 2 diabetes select clinical trials and supports diabetes research. - January 05, 2011 - Corengi, Inc.
Pet Insurance Company Trupanion Offers Tips for New Pet Owners
The holidays are a popular time to bring a new pet home, so Trupanion has released a list of tips to help these new pet owners get started. - January 03, 2011 - Trupanion
Young Readers Take a Journey Under the Sea with Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek in New Bugville Critters Books with Unique Educational Focuses
Help celebrate Robert Stanek’s birthday today (Jan. 3) by taking a journey to Bugville. Share the joy of Bugville by reading and sharing the new book Buster Explores the Sea or any other Bugville Critters book. Buster and Lass are little bugs with Big dreams. Their dreams take them to... - January 03, 2011 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
"Purged by Darkness" by Michael Estepa
"Purged by Darkness" - Surviving Life in the Mob "Purged by Darkness" revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honour and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members,... - December 31, 2010 - MichaelEstepa.com
PhoneDirectorySource Launches Background Check Service on Incoming Phone Numbers
PhoneDirectorySource is up and running. This online product gives you the peace of mind of who you are talking to or meeting. It allows customers to look up anyone's information using their name or phone number. - December 30, 2010 - PhoneDirectorySource
Trupanion Announces Partnership with Jim Dratfield, Author of Dogphoria
Pet insurance company Trupanion partners with pet photographer Jim Dratfield to promote pet health in his new pet photography book Dogphoria. - December 20, 2010 - Trupanion
Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek Introduce Bugville Jr, Books That Build on the Success of the Bugville Critters Books While Keeping with a Unique Educational Focus
Bugville Publishing and Reagent Press are introducing the Bugville Jr. line of books for babies and toddlers—and just in time for Christmas. Debuting first in digital, the Bugville Jr. builds on the success of the Bugville Critters books while keeping with the unique educational outlook of helping children discover the world around them while combining facts about our natural world with fictional stories that instruct and entertain. - December 20, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Longshot Apparel Now Offers a Holiday Gift for the Tall, Fit Guy - Not the Tall, Fat Guy
What gift do you get that tall trim guy when most of the shirts offered in his size are big enough to shelter a small family? Enter Longshot Apparel (www.longshotapparel.com), a great casual ready-to-wear shirt brand designed specifically for the tall man– not the big-and-tall man. Longshot... - December 17, 2010 - Longshot Apparel
Trupanion Explains Pricing and Value Proposition
Pet insurance company Trupanion today released information about how the company’s core values support their pricing structure. Simply put, the value of any insurance is the percentage of premiums that are paid back in claims. Trupanion currently pays out more than 70% in premiums, with a... - December 15, 2010 - Trupanion
Best Canister Vacuum List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Finding the best vacuum cleaner can be difficult, especially given the large number of vacuums on the market today. Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published its Best Canister Vacuum list to assist consumers in their search for good buys. - December 15, 2010 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Grand Opening of My Vibrant Health Now, Where You Can Find the Very Latest Nutrients in the Field of Glycobiology Linked at Helping Cure Diabetes, Arthritis and More
Integrative health goes to the heart of our massive 2.4 trillion sick care industry. Researchers have been coming to the realization that a purely allopathic approach to poor health management is like fighting with one arm tied behind your back. This is where glyconutrients found at the newly opened My Vibrant Health now come in. - December 08, 2010 - My Vibrant Health Now
European Sawmills’ Profitability is Being Squeezed by High Log Costs and Declining Lumber Prices
Sawlog costs in Europe have gone up more than lumber prices the past year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With the expected decline in lumber consumption, many sawmills in Europe are considering reductions in their operating rates. As a consequence, prices for sawlogs are likely to drop from their two–year highs in the coming months. - December 07, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
LEDSense Technologies Inc. Launches New LED Lighting e-Commerce Platform: SolidApollo.com
SolidApollo.com, an online distribution platform - which provides state of the art LED lighting products solutions for end users, lighting resellers and wholesalers - has just been launched (December 2010). CEO Manuel Barquin announced today the launch of the new LED lighting e-commerce site... - December 07, 2010 - SolidApollo.com
Trupanion Celebrates the Holidays with Stories and Charitable Contributions
Trupanion announces two holiday-inspired contests that give pet owners the opportunity to tell their pet story while also allowing them to give back to the pet community. - December 06, 2010 - Trupanion
Venture to Bugville with Author Robert Stanek and Discover His Innovative Approach to Teaching Children About Time in His 22nd Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek’s ground-breaking Bugville Critters books are captivating the imaginations of young readers around the world. Author Robert Stanek has received hundreds of letters from young readers asking about Buster. In “Every Day is Different,” the precocious lovable Buster sets out to learn the meaning of a day and ends up learning more about time than he ever imagined possible. - December 02, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Trupanion Named Most Pet-Friendly Company in Seattle
Pet insurance company Trupanion wins two awards, including ‘Most Pet-Friendly Company’ in Seattle - November 22, 2010 - Trupanion
New Book Helps CIOs Build Business Leadership Skills
"Haunting the CEO" is a new business leadership fable - November 19, 2010 - GrowthWave
Experience the Dawn of the Ages with New High Fantasy Book from Author Robert Stanek and Publisher Reagent Press
A millennia before the events of the bestselling author Robert Stanek's epic Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books, the Ageless own heaven and earth, controlling the Hundred Worlds with an iron fist. Jurin, the war machine of the Ageless, conquered the Alvish homeworld and the enslaved Alvs are forced into labor camps on a distant world where darkness rules the night. - November 18, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry in the 3Q/10 Were Close to the Highest Level in Two Years
The cost for wood fiber accounts for almost 60 percent of the total production costs when manufacturing pulp. Both softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices, SFPI and HFPI, have increased about six percent over the past year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 18, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Top Rated Vacuum Cleaners List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
The 2010 Top Rated Vacuum Cleaners list features the very best upright, canister, stick and handheld vacuums on the market today. - November 17, 2010 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Veterinary Spending Has Grown Almost 10% Since 2009, Says Trupanion
Trupanion analyzes average claim amounts over the last two years to determine a 9.78% increase in canine veterinary spending. - November 08, 2010 - Trupanion
Joster International Announces the Launch of Coasterica™ Coasters
All-in-one drink coaster and glass charms created. Fresh to the wine scene and cocktail market, each individualized Coasterica™ silicone coaster slips on and stays on the glass, traveling with the glass from room to room. “I was embarrassed when reminding my friends to use a coaster... - November 08, 2010 - Joster International Inc