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Expanding Timber Plantation Resources in Uruguay Attract Pulpmill Investments from European Forest Companies, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly
Favorable timber growing conditions, a good business climate and a stable political environment has attracted a number of European forest companies to invest in Uruguay the past few years. The establishment of fast-growing Eucalyptus and pine plantations could eventually support two or three new pulpmills, according to the WRQ. - March 12, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Increase in Demand for Wood Pellets Pushed Prices Upward in Europe in the 4Q/08, Reports WRQ
Wood pellet prices in Europe has trended upward the past six years reaching record levels in the 4Q/08 as demand stays strong, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 08, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Ligature Volume 6: John Beach Out Now
An innovative micro-site by and about artists making unusual connections featuring Volume 6: John Beach, March 2009. - March 05, 2009 - Big Fig Design, LLC
Global Wood Fiber Prices in the 4Q/08 Experienced the Largest Drop in Over 20 Years, According to the Wood Resource Quarterly
The WRQ Global Average Wood Fiber Price Indices recorded their sharpest quarterly decline since their inception in 1988, as wood fiber consumption by struggling pulp and paper industries decreased worldwide in the 4Q/08. - March 04, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Goveror Gregoire Proclaims March 10, 2009 Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls and encourages them to take action. Governor of Washington, Christine O. Greagoire, signed a proclamation on February 17, 2009 to proclaim March 10 as a day for citizens to join her in this special observance. A special event is scheduled on March 10th at the Theatre on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma,WA. - March 03, 2009 - Brown Tones Productions
Wood Pellet Producers Are Increasingly Competing with Pulp Manufacturers for Wood Fiber, Reports WRQ
The global wood pellet industry has developed remarkably fast, evolving from being practically non-existent 15 years ago to being an important wood fiber consumer which is increasingly competing with pulp and wood-panel industry for wood raw-material. - February 27, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Pulpmills in Western Canada Had the Lowest Wood Costs in North America in the 4Q 2008, Reports WRI
The forest industry continues to struggle in Canada with many forest companies making the difficult decisions to close plants permanently, thus laying off thousands of people in pulpmills, OSB mills and sawmills throughout the country, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. In addition to... - February 26, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Seattle Microbrewery Resolves Trademark Dispute with Australian Brewery
Laughing Buddha Will Change Its Name - February 24, 2009 - Laughing Buddha Brewing Co.
Erudite Acquires SALCsecure, LLC - Leader in Supply Chain Security Software
Erudite Inc., an emerging leader in cargo security technology, today announces the acquisition of SALCsecure LLC, an acknowledged leader in providing intelligent software solution for supply chain security and counter-terrorism. “The addition of SALCsecure’s software expertise to the... - February 18, 2009 - Erudite Inc
SlideME Announces Paid Android Application Support via SAM
SlideME, an industry pioneer in Android application content delivery, has announced support for mobile payments through its SlideME Marketplace. With the release of SAM 2.3, the SlideME Application Manager, developers from any country can sell their Android applications directly to users worldwide... - February 11, 2009 - SlideME LLC
Safeway Launches First-of-Its-Kind Website for Brides Offering Specialty Cakes, Flowers & Wines. Cost Calculator Keeps Party on Budget.
The Seattle Division of Safeway Inc., (NYSE:SWY) today announced expanded growth of its wedding services at a time when brides are looking for ways to stretch their dollars while still having the wedding of their dreams. Safeway stores in the Seattle Division region covering Washington, Montana,... - February 04, 2009 - WedNet LLC
Gloomy Pulp Markets Results in Falling Wood Fiber Prices in the US, Reports WRI
The fourth quarter was a gloomy quarter for the forest industry in North America. Every price indicator pointed downward, including prices of pulp, lumber, wood chip, pulpwood and biomass, as reported in the latest issue of the North American Wood Fiber Review. - January 28, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell 5-12% Worldwide in the 3Q/08 as Lumber Markets Weakened, Reports WRQ
Reduced consumption of lumber in North America and Europe in the 3Q/08 resulted in lower demand for sawlogs and declining prices for softwood timber, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Because wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when producing softwood lumber, they are the key factor determining a regions or company’s competitiveness. - January 23, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Climb the Highest Mountain in Africa to Help Children with AIDS
Challenge Yourself to Save Lives - January 14, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Wood Costs Fell for Many Pulpmills Worldwide in the 3Q 2008, Reports WRQ
Wood fiber costs, the cost component that often determines a pulp manufacturer’s competitiveness, fell for the first time in many years in practically all major pulp-producing regions around the world in the 3Q/08, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). This drop was the result of two main factors: a strengthening US dollar against most major currencies combined with a reduced demand for pulpwood. - January 14, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Logic361 Announces Free Expert Search Advertising Analysis Software for Google Adwords Advertisers
Free Search Engine Advertising Analysis Software Exposes Hidden Google Adwords Pay Per Click (PPC) Advertising Revenue and Cost Savings Opportunities for Search Engine Marketers (SEM). - January 08, 2009 - Logic361
Personal Best Educational Services, LLC Keeps Up with Demand for Tutoring
In response to the need for tutoring within the K-12 community in Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Personal Best Educational Services, LLC (Monroe, WA) has added new staff and expanded the available tutoring appointments. "Our client base has grown tremendously since we opened our doors... - January 02, 2009 - Personal Best Educational Services, LLC
IndieFlix to Premiere Play It Again Podcast, a Weekly Interview Series with IndieFlix Filmmakers at http://showmeyourindies.com
On December 30, IndieFlix will premiere its “Play It Again Podcast” series hosted by Lois Fein on their blog. The weekly series, residing at http://showmeyourindies.com, will have Fein conducting in-depth interviews with IndieFlix filmmakers covering various topics regarding all things... - December 31, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
IndieFlix Premieres Red Carpet Screening Series at ACT Theatre January 6-7, 2009
Guerrilla journalist and award winning filmmaker, Mike Shiley will speak and screen his film Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories as part of the IndieFlix Red Carpet Screening Series at ACT Theater January 6th and 7th. After the screening, Shiley will present a solution to the war in Iraq. - December 30, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Seattle Area Photographer Bruce Yates' Award Winning Lemon Shark Photo Goes on Display at Smithsonian, Raises Money for Charity
Bellevue, Washington's Bruce Yates' "Cheshire Cat Grin" Shark Photo Wins Prestigious Award, is Featured in Nature's Best Photography Exhibition in Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - December 18, 2008 - UnderwaterReflections.com
Atigeo and Nakea Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Personalization Services to Businesses
Atigeo, a data intelligence technology innovator, and Nakea, a leading services developer of on-demand website management tools for SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses) and enterprises, have formed a strategic partnership to bring next-generation personalization services to businesses. Under the... - December 17, 2008 - Nakea
Swift HR Solutions Expands Support of Early-Stage Companies with the Addition of a New President
Swift HR Solutions, provider of comprehensive, strategic HR solutions to early-stage companies, has made a bold move in these unusual economic times and announced the addition of Kathi A. Jones as President, Products. Jones will focus her energy on the expansion of the company’s product division. - December 17, 2008 - Swift HR Solutions
North American Seminars, Inc. Expands Its Community Outreach Program
North American Seminars, Inc. has donated over $60,000 in cancer related medical supplies to patients across the U.S. In December 2008, North American Seminars expanded its Community Outreach Program. - December 11, 2008 - North American Seminars
Author Bettye Johnson Launches For Freedom Now Project
Bettye Johnson creates an avenue for people to contribute to a shift in awareness in the world and invites people to join her in becoming Shift-Changers. - December 05, 2008 - Bettye Johnson
Sawlog Prices Increase in China in 3Q 2008 as Log Supply Tightens, Reports WRI
The domestic sawlog market in China has tightened as a result of reduced log imports from Russia in 2008. The increased competition for logs has pushed log prices upward to record highs in the 3Q 08, according to Wood Resources International. - December 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Francis Dunnery Announces Progressive-Rock Project for 2009
Recent creative collaboration moves singer/songwriter Francis Dunnery to embark upon ambitious progressive rock CD and film project. - November 23, 2008 - Flying Spot Entertainment
ProsperoWeb Announces a New Service for Seamless Upgrade of Websites to Web 2.0 Architecture
ProsperoWeb, a Custom Web Design and Development company, today announced a new service to upgrade any business Website to Web 2.0 architecture, at affordable rates. Enable your website to be a part of new generation of websites, that are more user-friendly, elegant, faster and more interactive using the latest technologies that are ready to make optimum use of future browser upgrades. - November 21, 2008 - ProsperoWeb Ltd.
How Deep Lies the Shadow Released as Free Audiobook Podcast
Author Marcus DeHart brings his supernatural thriller to life as a free audiobook podcast. Available on iTunes or at marcusdehart.com. - November 20, 2008 - Marcus DeHart
New Book Helps Parents Protect Their Children
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis’ New Book, ‘Little Kids, Big Accidents,’ Helps Parents Understand the Settlement & Legal Process Involving Injured Children - November 19, 2008 - Sprouts
Log Costs Fell in Russia in the 3Q/08 as the Forest Industry Cut Back Production, Reports WRI
The Russian timber market has gone through a roller coaster ride the past year, with log costs reaching record highs in the 4Q of last year and then falling to two-year lows in the 3Q/08. Topping off the dramatic events was the announcement by PM Putin last week that the long-awaited log export tax, which would practically cease log exports in January, will be postponed for 9-12 months. - November 18, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
$2,600 Hot Rod Film Could Make Millions (of Fans)
This long awaited hot rod sci-fi horror comedy, Hot Rod Girls Save The World, written and directed by Kill Switch... Klick front man D.A. Sebasstian, has started screening in the Northwest area of the U.S. This film features the performing talents of many Seattle bands and musicians in what Go-Kustom Films is calling a “Musician Made Movie.” - November 07, 2008 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Truth to Power (T2P) Launches as the First Community-Driven Research Resource to Holistically Address Business and Information Governance
"No-bull, no-bias" principle, strong research foundation, and collaborative community platform plug the gaps for business, IT, audit, and legal professionals. - November 05, 2008 - Truth to Power, LLC
Most Companies Encourage Their Employees to Take Part in the Voting Process
Not feeling very civic minded come voting day? Your employer might just provide the nudge you need, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Giving employees the chance to vote is often mandated by state laws, but many employers go beyond legal requirements to... - November 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
2008 Best Race Horses in the World Rankings Released
The list of the world's best racehorses for 2008 has been published by RaceHorseOwner.com. The twelve leading thoroughbred race horses have been ranked according to their performances in races around the globe for the current year. - October 31, 2008 - Race Horse Owner
Bonnie Raitt, Darryl Strawberry, Josh Hamilton and Betty Ford Highlight the 3rd Anniversary of National Recovery Radio Show
National Nightly Radio talk show dealing with addiction and recovery celebrates its third anniversary with a lineup of nationally known guests. - October 23, 2008 - Recovery Coast to Coast
Wingate's 2nd Novel, "Bobby's Diner," Screams Into #5 Slot of Bestseller List
After only 6 weeks in ebook format, "Bobby's Diner" hits the bestseller list for the publisher. - October 21, 2008 - Author Susan Wingate
New Service Helps Webmasters Find Authoritative Backlinks
Backlink builder, a new service from backlink expert Angela Edwards, backlinks client web sites from high Page Rank Authority sites, pushing them up into the first page of search engine results. “Thanks to the way search engines work, based on peer links, the importance of a web site grows... - October 20, 2008 - Backlink Builder
SAManage Revolutionizes IT Asset Management: On-Demand Solution Easy to Implement, Easy to Use, and Free
Software-as-a-Service solution enables organizations to better control IT assets and resources as budgets tighten up. - October 17, 2008 - SAManage
Over 100 Employees Called in Sick Due to Hangovers Reports Aral Distributing
In the recent survey of a major local employer, over 100 employees admitted to have taken at least one sick day in the last six months due to a hangover. Increasing productivity loss that could have been avoided. - October 11, 2008 - Aral Distributing
Seattle Start-Up Taps Into Growing Trend of "Branded" Weddings
Personalized logo service, Marry Monograms, creates the look that's luxurious and affordable. - October 10, 2008 - Marry Monograms
Canadian Pulpmills Are Paying Higher Wood Costs as Supply Tightens, WRI Reports
Softwood wood fiber prices are currently close to a 12-year high in British Columbia, according to the market report North American Wood Fiber Review. As chip prices in BC tend to follow pulp prices, wood costs have remained practically unchanged in 2008, but were over 30% higher in the 3Q/08 than they were two years ago. - October 08, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Pulpmills in the US Northwest Continue to Have Higher Wood Costs as Compared to the US South Despite Substantial Price Declines in the 3Q, Reports WRI
Wood fiber costs for pulpmills in western US fell substantially in the 3Q/08 after having reached a 13-year record-high in the previous quarter as reported in the latest issue of the North American Wood Fiber Review. - October 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
GreetQ.com Announces Collaboration with Ecolibris
GreetQ Card Company, an online greeting card retailer, has announced a collaboration with Ecolibris, an online environmentally-focused company also based in Seattle. Ecolibris allows it’s customers to offset their book purchases by planting trees. Readers can visit the Ecolibris website and... - September 25, 2008 - Modern Paper Goods
Free Seattle Foreclosure Listings by Propertyshark.com; Real Estate Data Provider Provides Free Listings of Trustee Sales in Seattle
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data website, announces the general availability of free foreclosure listings for Seattle (King County) available at http://propertyshark.com/mason/seattle/Trustee's_Sales/Seattle - September 25, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Russian Log Export Taxes Will Raise Unemployment in Russia Reports WRI
The Russian Federal Government is trying to assist development of its forest industry by adding export taxes on logs, thereby limiting competition by foreign companies for the Russian timber, as reported by Wood Resource Quarterly. These taxes are currently 25% of the log value (minimum €15/m3) for softwood logs and are scheduled to increase to a minimum of €50/m3 (about US$78/m3) from January 2009. - September 23, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
IndieFlix “Bridge to Everywhere” Deal Delivers Much Needed Distribution Help to Indie Filmmakers
IndieFlix Inc. is proud to announce that they will be distributing their users content through several third party outlets. The third parties include ITunes, Joost, Hulu, Amazon VOD, Netflix and VUDU. - September 19, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Divorced Fathers Support Group Launched by Marlon Familton and Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue Washington
Marlon Familton and Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue Washington announce the start up of a Divorced Fathers Support Group. Each group is set to run for eight weeks and focus on supporting and empowering fathers to remain connected to their children during and after divorce. - September 18, 2008 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Corporate America Votes: McCain Better for Business
As presidential race heats up, employees are feeling political pressure at work. - September 17, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Marlon Familton and Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling in Bellevue Washington Announce a Powerful New Workshop for Couples Called, Secure Couples
The Secure Couples Workshop is an 8 week group class for couples who are looking to "tune up" their relationship. The workshop uses a new book by Dr. Sue Johnson, "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love." Dr. Sue Johnson is one of the key developers of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the most effective model for couples therapy available. Research has shown that 86% of couples who go through therapy using EFT are “significantly” better in their relationship. - September 15, 2008 - Bellevue Family Counseling