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Biomass Now Generates 32% of All Energy in Sweden, Causing Increased Competition for Pulpwood, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Biomass has now surpassed oil to become the number one source for energy generation in Sweden. The increased competition for logs and wood chips between the pulp industry and energy sector has pushed wood fiber prices to new highs, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - May 27, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Prices for the Global Pulp Industry Rise 11%, Reaching Pre-Financial Crisis Levels in the 1Q/2010, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The strong pulp market has pushed wood fiber costs upward in most regions around the world the past 12 months. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) have gone up the past year and were more than 11 percent higher in the 1Q/10 as compared to 1Q/09, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - May 25, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trupanion Explores the Benefits of a No-Deductible Pet Insurance Plan
Pet insurance company Trupanion reminds pet owners of the benefits of pet insurance with a zero dollar deductible. Pet health insurance company Trupanion provides customers with the option of selecting a zero dollar deductible for their pet insurance policy. Pet owners who choose this option do... - May 24, 2010 - Trupanion
Launching of a Book Chaos to Glory by Pastor Solomon Nganga from Kenya Who Suffered Sexual Abuse
Pastor Solomon Nganga, a Kenyan pastor is launching his new book, chaos to glory. Talks about his sufferings as a victim of sexual abuse. Will be held on Saturday May 22 2010 at Jubilee Covenant Center 835 N Central ave suite D113, Kent, WA, 98032 from 5 pm to 8 pm. - May 20, 2010 - hope christ ministries
Exclusive Ad Agency Monthly Giveaway, Corporate Identity Package- Complete Custom Designed Logo, Letterhead, Business Card and Envelope-Giveaway May 15th 2010
Once a month starting on May 15th 2010 Exclusive Ad Agency will be having a giveaway of various products and services for the small business owner or entrepreneur. - May 13, 2010 - Exclusive Ad Agency
Knouen Technologies Announces Knouen OfficeSync 3.0
Sales Productivity Solution Integrates Social Networking Capabilities and Sales Intelligence with Microsoft Outlook and Siebel CRM - May 11, 2010 - Knouen Technologies
Biomass Prices Throughout the US Have Been Impacted by the Federal Program BCAP, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
The cost for wood biomass fell in two of the major markets in the US in the 1Q 2010 partly because of the federal program BCAP, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The federal government is currently considering different programs of how to contribution to an increased use of renewable energy sources. - May 08, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Two New Titles in Spring 2010 for Susan Wingate
Award-winning novelist, Susan Wingate adds two more books, in one season, to her publishing list. - May 08, 2010 - Author Susan Wingate
Pet Insurance Company Hires Howard Rubin as Chief Operating Officer
Seattle-based pet insurance company, Trupanion, has hired Howard Rubin as their Chief Operating Officer. - May 03, 2010 - Trupanion
Global Shipments of Wood Chips Fell 14% in 2009; China Bucked the Trend, Tripling Its Imports to Become the World’s Second Largest Chip Importer, Reports WRQ
The international financial crisis in 2009 had a major negative impact on worldwide demand for pulp and paper products. As a result, the consumption of wood chips and pulpwood for pulp production was lower and global trade of wood chips fell 14%, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. China bucked this trend, almost tripling its imports to became the world’s second largest importer of wood chips last year. - April 23, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
International Bullying Prevention Association Conference to Feature Cyberbullying, Technology and Other Issues Related to Bullying
The 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association, "Challenge And Promise Of The Cyberworld: Bullying Prevention in the Age of the Internet" will take place in Seattle, Washington, on November 15 - 17, 2010. The Presenting Sponsor is the Microsoft Corporation. Emphasis will be on current issues in bullying, including cyberbullying and the impact on schools. - April 23, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Wood Fiber Price Trends Were Mixed in the US in the 1Q/2010; Up in the South and the Lake States, But Falling in the Northwest, Reports NAWFR
Wood fiber costs rose in the US South and in the Lake States during the 1Q because of improved pulp markets and a tight wood fiber supply. In Northwestern US, the picture was different, with reduced production of pulp and paper resulting in declining fiber consumption and lower prices for both wood chips and pulplogs, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 17, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Survival to a T: Mother-Daughter Team Launch Lifesaving T-Shirt Company
After getting lost for 24 hours in a national park, Laura Smith and her daughter were inspired to create a T-shirt that could help others survive in dire situations in nature. SurvivalT.com provides T-Shirts that have printed on them the uppermost important survival information. Smith, an artist, knows that just a few bits of information are enough to save a life. - April 14, 2010 - Survival T Ltd
Softwood Log Prices Increased in Russia in 2009, While Hardwood Prices Fell Because of a 72% Decline in Log Exports, Reports the WRQ
Despite large timber resources, Russia struggles to attract investments within the forest industry because of political and financial uncertainty in the country. Domestic prices for softwood sawlogs and pulplogs were up in 2009, while hardwood log prices fell as a result of a sharp decline in log exports to Finland, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - April 14, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Lumber Markets Improved in Late 2009 with Prices Moving Upward in North America and the Nordic Countries, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber prices were up in both North America and Europe in the 4Q, but it was more the result of lower inventory levels and reduced production rather than an increase in demand, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The hot market for lumber last year was China, which increased imports by 75% thereby passing Japan as the largest importer in Asia. - April 13, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
GreaterGood Network Releases Touch To Give™ iPhone app
GreaterGood Network, home of the world’s oldest “Click to Give” websites, released a new iPhone app in April to allow users to Touch To Give™. Users can make a daily tap on the app’s icons to make a donation to provide hunger relief, fund breast cancer research, and... - April 07, 2010 - GreaterGood
Class 3 Zombie Outbreak Infects Google Maps(R)
Australian indie game developer, Binary Space releases "Class 3 Outbreak" (C3O), a real time strategy zombie game running on Google Maps(R). C3O gives players the impossible task of holding back waves of zombies with a hopelessly outnumbered police force. Stamp out infections as they... - April 06, 2010 - Binary Space
Pet Insurance from Trupanion Becomes Available in Alaska
Trupanion now offers pet insurance policies to cats and dogs in Alaska. - April 05, 2010 - Trupanion
GreetQ is Now Modern Paper Goods: The Official Unveiling of the Modern Greeting Card Retailer’s New Name and Brand
Modern Paper Goods (www.modernpapergoods.com), an online stationery retailer which offers high-quality, modern greetings cards and paper goods, has officially debuted its new brand, Modern Paper Goods, while shelving its original moniker, GreetQ.com. “We wanted our new brand to reflect our... - March 28, 2010 - Modern Paper Goods
Advocate USA's Reece Manley Overloads CBS Radio Caller Board
Reece Manley Lights Up Caller Board on CBS Radio as Progressive Christian Author and Speaker Commanded Huge Response - March 27, 2010 - Advocate USA LLC
Open Mobile Solutions Announces Panel and Speaker Line-up for OMS Developer Pitch Sessions at International CTIA WIRELESS 2010®
Industry Leaders from Key Mobile App Ecosystem Stakeholders to Advise, Guide and Dialog with Mobile App Creators - March 18, 2010 - Open Mobile Solutions, Inc.
Trupanion Prepares Pet Owners for Seasonal Allergies in Pets with Pet Insurance Coverage
Pet insurance company Trupanion reminds pet owners of the potential expenses of treatments for pets with seasonal allergies. - March 11, 2010 - Trupanion
Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Worldwide Consumed 75 Million Tons of Woody Biomass for Energy in 2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp and paper industry has substantially increased its use of woody biomass for energy the past few years, which has consequently reduced dependence on fossil fuels, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since 2006, energy generated from biomass has gone up over 50%, last year accounting for 18% of the total energy consumption by this industry sector. - March 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trupanion Reaches 10,000 Fans on Facebook
Pet insurance company, Trupanion's Facebook page exceeds 10,000 fans. - March 06, 2010 - Trupanion
Mountaineers Foundation Presents "What's the Economy For, Anyway?" March 27th at Theatre 47
The Mountaineers Foundation invites the public to attend a presentation by ecological economist Dave Batker on March 27th at 7pm at Theatre 47 in Magnuson Park. Batker will share a humorous, edgy, factual, timely and highly-visual film about the American economy today, challenging the ways we... - March 05, 2010 - Moutaineers Foundation
AMI International Teams with Jacob Fleming Conferences as Market Information Partner for International OPV 2010
AMI International announced today it has joined Jacob Fleming Conferences as the official Market Information Partner for the International Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) conference to be held 19-21 May in Brussels. As the first ever dedicated market information partner for this conference, AMI will... - March 02, 2010 - AMI International
Propét USA, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Jack Krajnak as Vice President of Marketing and Sales Effective March 1st, 2010
Today Propét USA, Inc. announces the appointment of Mr. Jack Krajnak Vice President of Marketing and Sales effective March 1st, 2010. Mr. Krajnak is a graduate of Indiana University and earned an MBA degree from Keller Graduate School of Management. He has a life-long career in sales and... - February 27, 2010 - Propet USA, Inc.
Best Christian Workplace Certification Awarded to Logos Bible Software
The Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) has announced that Logos Bible Software is a 2010 Certified Best Christian Workplace. This recognition is given following BCWI's survey of more than 6,700 employees from over 60 organizations across North America. This is the fourth year Logos Bible... - February 17, 2010 - Logos Bible Software
Hardwood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Increased Over 15% in 2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood fiber costs for pulp mills worldwide increased for the fourth consecutive quarter in the 4Q/09. During 2009, the Hardwood Wood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) moved up 15.4%, while the Softwood Wood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was up 10.5%, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - February 13, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Softwood Sawlog Prices in Brazil in 4Q/09 Were Down 11% from Their Peak in 2008 Because of Weak Export Lumber Markets, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly
Lumber exports from Brazil have fallen 45% in two years, resulting in reduced demand for sawlogs and lower log prices. In the 4Q/09, pine sawlog prices were down 11% from their peak in 2008, but were still over 300% higher than six years ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly - February 10, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Next IT Awarded Contract with U.S. Army
U.S. Army Recruiting Command to Implement Next IT’s ActiveAgent™ - February 02, 2010 - Next IT
Sergeant STAR to Reach Audiences Across Multiple Channels
Next IT to boost the accessibility of GoArmy.com’s Virtual Guide through SMS Text Messaging, mobile Web, and social media sites. - February 02, 2010 - Next IT
New eBook and Seminars Reveal How to Stop the Pain Associated with Poor Project Management and Accounting Systems
7 Procedures using integrated project management and accounting software are the keys to health and growth for project-driven companies - February 02, 2010 - Synergy Business Solutions
Lynn Sweeney New SVP Business Development at Wilmer Communications
Hospitality industry marketing agency adds new SVP for business development of new interactive and digital media services. - January 31, 2010 - Wilmer Communications
The Window Channel Adds an Additional 2500 Rooms to Its Roster of Hotel Clients
The Window Channel, one of the leading providers of ambient HD television programming has entered into new agreements for distribution with some of the industry leaders in in-room programming for hotels and resorts. - January 27, 2010 - The Window Channel
New i4cp Study: the Five Domains of High-Performance Organizations
i4cp identifies the five key areas in which High-Performance Organizations excel - January 21, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Global Sawlog Prices Jumped Almost 8% in the 3Q/09 Because of Improved Lumber Markets in the US and Europe, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
In the 3Q/09, the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) had the highest quarter-to-quarter jump in the 15-year history of the Index, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Index increased for the third straight quarter and reached just over US$73/m3. - January 08, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Global Softwood Lumber Markets Were Mixed in the 3Q/09 - Up in China and Northern Africa, While Still Slow in the US and Japan, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber imports to China have increased by 81% in 2009. It is not inconceivable that China will import more lumber than Japan in 2009, a historical first. Canadian sawmills have been the major beneficiaries of this new fast-growing market, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 05, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
i4cp Sees Record Membership Growth in 2009
Company experiences over 120% growth in new membership last year. - January 05, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Rapid Expansion of Wood Pellet Capacity in North America Drives Sawdust and Wood Chip Prices Upward, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
The wood pellet industry in North America has grown six-fold since 2004, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The dramatic expansion has resulted in higher costs for sawdust and wood chips in the regions with the greatest growth, including Western US and Canada. - December 17, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
2009 Edition of the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 (TP-410) Ships Today
Engineered Software Announces the First Shipments of the New 2009 Edition of Technical Paper No. 410. The first major rewrite in over 20 years and includes new chapters, and accompanying online calculators. - December 16, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Hardwood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Surpassed the Cost for Softwood Fiber in 2009 as Demand for Hardwood Pulp Rose, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher hardwood pulpwood costs in Brazil, Australia, Russia and Sweden pushed the 3Q/09 Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) to the highest level in 12 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The HFPI was over six percent higher than the Global Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI), the biggest difference in 21 years. - December 04, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Synergy Business Solutions Acquires the Microsoft Dynamics SL Practice of Congruent Software, Inc.
Congruent Software agrees to migrate their Microsoft Dynamics SL clients (including project accounting clients) to Synergy Business Solutions to maintain quality service. - December 03, 2009 - Synergy Business Solutions
Simplifast Lemonade Diet Available in All Metropolitan Markets in Seattle
Simplifast, the world’s first ready-to-drink lemonade diet beverage, expands reach into the Seattle area and Pacific Northwest with Metropolitan Market. Metropolitan Markets are the first markets in their area to carry the Simplifast lemon detox cleanse drink. Simplifast was founded to enable... - November 25, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
"PCI: Requirements to Action" Research Paper Helps Merchants Protect Against a Harrowing Holiday Shopping Season
New advisory supplement lists more than 30 immediate, high-impact steps for hardening information systems against security breaches. - November 18, 2009 - Truth to Power, LLC
Stringbeans Clothing Co. Launches Line of Pants for Tall, Slim Kids
Stringbeans Clothing Co. has created a line of pants for kids who are long and lean. When slim isn't slim enough, or when kids are growing up faster than they are growing out - Stringbeans has the answer. - November 11, 2009 - Stringbeans Clothing Co.
Seattle Information Systems Partners with QualityMetric
Seattle Information Systems and QualityMetric sign Reseller Agreement Seattle Information Systems (SIS) announced today that QualityMetric Incorporated, the world renowned outcomes measurement specialist, is an official partner in the company’s efforts to help physicians better assess... - November 09, 2009 - Seattle Information Systems, Inc.
Schools: Trade Cookie Dough for Real Dough
SCHOOLSAVINGS.com launches new fund raising tools as part of It’s Cool to Save at School™ deposit solution. - November 09, 2009 - SCHOOLSAVINGS.com
The Fiesta de San Fermín, Pamplona, Spain
Iberian Traveler - Maribel's Guides, in association with Peña Seattle, are offering exclusive hotel packages for Sanfermín 2010 and the Feria Del Toro, the "Running of the bulls." - November 06, 2009 - Iberian Traveler