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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
Joster International Announces the Launch of Fleur Daily™ Cupcake Vase
Making floral foam obsolete, Fleur Daily™ cupcake styled vases change how florist and home gardeners create their works of art. Designed with placement holes these colorful cupcake vases are quick and easy to decorate every time making them ideal no mess centerpieces and posies. Cute, fun,... - November 04, 2010 - Joster International Inc
Youth on Bullying: Major Study Examines What Students Say Works Effectively and What Does Not
For the first time, a major research effort explores bullying prevention efforts through the experience of students themselves. This study, believed to be the first of its kind, asks youth directly about their experiences with bullying and, more importantly, what they believe effectively prevents it. The researchers will present their findings at the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle November 15-17. - November 04, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Mattress Advisor Publishes Mattress Buying Guide
Consumers are increasingly frustrated when mattress shopping, and finding the best mattress for the money has become an arduous task. Mattress Advisor has just published a Mattress Buying Guide to help consumers make the right choice. - November 03, 2010 - Mattress Advisor
Trupanion Reminds Pet Owners of Thanksgiving Dangers
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Trupanion reminds pet owners of some of the dangers that affect dogs and cats during this holiday. - November 01, 2010 - Trupanion
Join Author Robert Stanek as He Talks About the Inspiration Behind Visit the Library, His 18th Bugville Critters Book
Robert Stanek’s 18th Bugville tale was published for the first time officially on October 28, 2010. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s what he set out to do in 2004. - October 31, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
FOEX Indexes and Wood Resources International to Partner in the Launching of Global Wood Chip Price Indices
FOEX and WRI have agreed to partner in the launching of global wood chip price indices. The combined efforts will ensure that the indices, whose launch is planned for early 2011, will be statistically reliable and thus well suited for forest and energy companies who can use price indices for benchmarking, as well as the financial community, which can use the Indices as price risk management tools. - October 29, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Corengi Launches New Web Site to Help Type 2 Diabetes Patients Find Suitable Clinical Trials
www.corengi.com simplifies the clinical trial selection process; enables type 2 diabetes patients to learn which trials are right for them. - October 28, 2010 - Corengi, Inc.
Epic Journey Began Fifteen Years Ago by Author Robert Stanek is Coming Closer to a Close with the Publication of His 19th Bugville Critters Picture Book for Children
Robert Stanek quietly developed the magical world of Bugville for 15 years, inspired by the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his animated tales of a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they had, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 19th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 28, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Best Pet Hair Vacuum List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Homeowners with pets are often looking for a vacuum that does a good job of picking up pet hair. Vacuum Cleaner Advisor's recently published Best Pet Hair Vacuum list includes a Dyson and two vacuums by Bissell. - October 28, 2010 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Fifteen Years of Hard Work and Dedication Pay Dividends for Author Robert Stanek and His Dream of Bugville with the Publication of His 18th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 18th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 25, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Explore the Fantasy Worlds of Ruin Mist in New Comic Book by Robert Stanek, Published by Reagent Press
A decade before the events of the bestselling author Robert Stanek's epic Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books, a princess named Delinna Alder touches one of the Four Orbs crafted by Dnyarr, the last great Elf King of Greye, and is transformed forever. But Princess Delinna Alder has much to learn about the lethal price of being both within time and outside its bounds. - October 21, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
China’s Hunger for Wood Raw-Material Pushes Timber Prices Upward, Increasing the Importation of Logs and Wood Chips to Record Levels in 2010, Reports the WRQ
The forest industry in China is continuing its expansion, and with limited domestic timber resources, importation of logs and wood chips are at an all-time high, especially as tight supply of domestic logs has increased local log prices to new highs in the 2Q/10, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 20, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Online Auto Insurance Emphasizes Value of Choosing the Best-Rated Companies
In their newest FAQ, the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com explain what happens when auto insurance companies become insolvent and give advice on how to avoid carriers that may be faltering financially. Though plenty of assistance has been made available to consumers looking for the best-rated... - October 11, 2010 - Online Auto Insurance
Study Reveals Best Brands of Vacuum Cleaner
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has undertaken a study to determine the “best brands of vacuum cleaner” using data generated on its site. Brands evaluated in the study include Dyson, Hoover, Miele and others. - October 07, 2010 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
General Mills, Flextronics Among Companies Presenting at i4cp’s 2011 Annual Conference
Stephen M.R. Covey, Dr. John Sullivan, Marshall Goldsmith, John Cone and Bill Price among expert speakers - September 30, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Pet Insurance Policyholders Donate $100,000 to Animal-Related Charities
Trupanion policyholders in Canada have donated over $100,000 to charities by registering for Trupanion’s pet charity program. - September 27, 2010 - Trupanion
Woody Biomass Prices in the US Increased in the 3Q/10 After Having Trended Downward Since Early 2009, Reports NAWFR
Prices of wood fiber used for energy declined during most of the recession, partly as a result of the low cost of fossil fuels, which can serve as an alternative source for many industrial energy consumers. However, in the 3Q, biomass prices were up in the South, the Northwest and Southwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. This trend break occurred mainly because of reduced fiber supply and generally lower biomass inventories. - September 27, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Ground-Breaking Panel on Youth Risk Online to Kick Off Major International Bullying Conference
An unprecedented full day panel on youth risk online will kick off the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle this November 15th – 17th. “To my knowledge, this is the first time that this many high quality researchers and risk prevention... - September 16, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
$25,000 in Scholarships for Viral Video Contest Winners
American Lawyer Academy Promotes Safe Driving Through Viral Video Scholarship Program. - September 13, 2010 - American Lawyer Academy
Rat Rod Rockers! (Go-Kustom Films Second Feature Film) World Premiere at Historic Everett Theater, November 13th 2010
A rockin’ event with live music by The Wild Snohomians and Blacktop Deceiver, a meet and greet with the films director, cast and crew as well as actual hot rods and gassers from the movie. Doors open at 7:00PM. Film screens at 9:30PM. - September 09, 2010 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Grieving Family Sues Dog Owner for Alleged Wrongful Death of Beloved Family Member
Snohomish County man dies from infection following dog bite. - September 07, 2010 - Sprouts
Underwater Reflections: Investment Manager's Grinning Shark, Charitable Endeavors Featured on Seattle KING 5 TV's Evening Magazine
Bruce Yates is an investment manager by day, but it is his hobby - underwater photography, under the moniker Underwater Reflections - that has been receiving attention lately. On August 18, 2010, he and his photography were featured on Evening Magazine, produced by King 5 TV, Seattle's NBC... - August 22, 2010 - UnderwaterReflections.com
Jimi Hendrix—The King of Rock N' Soul
New book shows how Jimi's music expanded deep into other genres besides Rock. Jimi Hendrix is known the world over as the greatest Rock Guitarist to have ever lived. However, his music cannot be caged into one musical genre. - August 21, 2010 - Plain Talk 2010
Trupanion Welcomes Consumer Reports Pet Insurance Review, Urges Pet Owners to Shop Carefully
According to a just-released Consumer Reports review of the pet insurance industry, pet owners wanting to provide the best medical care for their dogs and cats can be confused about the need for and benefits of pet medical insurance. Consumer Reports compared nine policies from four companies... - August 19, 2010 - Trupanion
Pet Insurance Company Sees Spike in Ligament Injuries in Summer Months
Trupanion notes an increase in pet insurance claims for cruciate ligament damages and ties this to warm weather. - August 16, 2010 - Trupanion
How to Prepare for the Essay Tests in Non-Scheduled College Entrance Exams for 2011 - Yu Hwang Wu
As the percentage of new college students selected by non-scheduled exams has increased every year, the trend will continue for the 2011 entry. - August 14, 2010 - Yu Hwang Wu Korean language Academy
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Fell in the 2Q/10 After Having Increased for 18 Months, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp industry benefited from lower wood fiber costs and higher product prices in the 2Q/10. Wood chip and pulpwood prices fell the most in the US, Sweden, Finland, Australia and Eastern Canada. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) fell for the first time since early 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 14, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Online Pump Selector Allows Collaboration & Sharing of Pump Curves
PUMP-FLO™ Solutions (An Engineered Software Business), announces the release of PUMP-FLO Premium, a major update to their web-based pump selection software. The new program is a subscription-based web-version of its popular PUMP-FLO software. The new PUMP-FLO Premium features a secure cloud... - August 13, 2010 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach and Child Therapist in Bellevue, Washington Announces the Launch of Her New Website at myparentcoach.net
Leah Koenig, parent coach and child therapist at Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue, Washington announces the launch of her Parent Coaching and Child Therapy website located at www.myparentcoach.net. Parents searching for help with behavioral issues often turn to... - August 13, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Olympic Speed Skater J.R. Celski Joins Team Up for Nonprofits as Community Ambassador
Winter Olympic medalist encourages youth to support nonprofits through concert fundraisers. - August 12, 2010 - Team Up for Nonprofits
Global Trade of Softwood Logs Has Increased in 2010 After Having Fallen 30 Percent in Two Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher worldwide demand for forest products has increased global shipments of softwood logs by 20 percent in 2010, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This year may be a turning point for global log trade, which had fallen 30 percent between 2007 and 2009. - August 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Leah Koenig Graduates from The Parent Coaching Institute as a Certified Parent Coach®
Leah Koenig, MA, graduates from the The Parent Coaching Institute (The PCI™), an innovative, distance-learning parent coach training program, the first graduate-level program of its kind in the nation. - August 09, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
New Website Celebrates National "Work on Your Website" Month
Tooliedotter Press announced today that they're marking the 20th Anniversary of the World Wide Web by declaring August 2010 as the First Annual "Work on Your Website" Month. Owner and publisher Jocelyn "Toolie®" Garner stated that their new website,... - August 07, 2010 - Tooliedotter Press LLC