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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
Wood Costs Have Remained Unchanged for Canadian Pulp Mills in 2009 Despite Tighter Wood Chip Supply, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
The pulp industry in Canada has sharply reduced production the past two years both as a result of weaker pulp and paper markets worldwide and also because of less competitive pulp manufacturing facilities. Wood costs have increased for many plants as the result of reduced availability of relatively inexpensive sawmill residuals, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - November 03, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Medical Billing Software MPMsoft Selected by eMedical Systems, Inc. as Practice Management Solution
Far removed from the brouha of Washington D.C. is business owner John Wahlquist of eMedicalSystems of Washington state. Author of his own medical billing software for 17 years, Wahlquist recently made the unusual decision to retire his software and move his medical practices over to a new... - November 02, 2009 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
New i4cp Report Provides Solutions to Key Integrated Talent Management Challenges
Organizations can’t rely on software to solve every talent management issue. - October 30, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Farm to Market Ecommerce Service Announces Largest Online Wine Market
AgBASE.com users can now shop and purchase wine directly from local and regional wineries providing them with the widest selection of favorite and unusual wines in the largest online food and beverage marketplace. - October 29, 2009 - AgBASE Directory
Trupanion Raises Pet Insurance Awareness & Money for Charity
Trupanion policyholders raised pet insurance awareness and the level of donation to pet rescue charity Noah’s Wish to celebrate Pet Insurance Month. - October 27, 2009 - Trupanion
Celerant Technology Expands to the West Coast
Celerant Increases Presence within the US and Announces its 5th Satellite Office - October 23, 2009 - Celerant Technology Corp
Breast Cancer Patients Have Options, Yet Many Are Not Being Informed
Over 30,000 breast cancer survivors are being put at unnecessary risk of a breast cancer recurrence due to limited awareness of a genetic test that can determine if tamoxifen is the most effective treatment for them. - October 22, 2009 - Genelex Corp
PETCO, Trupanion Pet Insurance Partner to Protect Pets and Pet Parents
PETCO Offers Trupanion's Pet Insurance Plans to Help Pet Parents Nationwide Care for their Pets in the Event of Medical Emergencies. - October 20, 2009 - Trupanion
Marketing Help Has Finally Arrived for Small Businesses
Help is on the way for small businesses in the US looking for advertising and marketing services like those offered to big companies but in a more affordable way. A new type of ad agency has been developed to help small businesses. According to Kyle Kossen, “Most advertising agencies shun... - October 16, 2009 - Exclusive Ad Agency
Seattle Company Begins Selling Property in Hell as Gag Gifts for Halloween
A Seattle upstart has begun selling plots of land in Hell as gag gifts on a website that has a lot of character. Story lines and great detail help immerse the customer in a world that appears real but clearly is just for fun. - October 14, 2009 - Pandemonium Real Estate Inc.
T2P Issues New Guides for Human Factors in Operational Risk Management
Free Reality-Based Guides from the Truth to Power (T2P) information governance research community provide savvy, sensible advice on social engineering, technical networking, and decision analysis. - October 13, 2009 - Truth to Power, LLC
The Top Five Leadership Competencies of Tomorrow
i4cp study reveals if you want to lead, you’d better be innovative, agile, and primed for change - October 08, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
eScreened Releases Video Resume Recording Support for Standard Web Cams, New Pricing Packages
eScreened has released a new version of it's Video Resume platform to provide it's customers with the ability to record video resumes from any standard webcam, giving customers the freedom to record video interviews in any environment. - October 06, 2009 - eScreened
eReviewGuide: More Software Reviews and New Computer Forum
One of the challenges for sites nowadays is how to make a mark. With the abundance of resources and sites on the Internet that deals with a particular subject matter, it's difficult to make an impression. Unless you're the pioneer in the field, it would be an uphill battle to get noticed and get good visitor traffic. It may be hard, but it's not impossible. People are people, whether it's the Internet or somewhere else. - October 05, 2009 - eReviewGuide.com
GreenList: Online Business Directory Launches
After months of research and development, emailhunter.net LLC announced the launch of GreenListSource: The only searchable, exportable online directory of Green Businesses in North America. - October 04, 2009 - GreenList Source