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Global Timber Markets Impacted by Russian Log Export Taxes Says WRI

With the impetus provided by the Russian government, which has implemented regulations that restrict open trade of logs, Russia is slowly transforming from being a large exporter of logs to an important producer of primary processed wood products, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly - September 05, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Woobee Kids Re-Brands as Rain or Shine KidsTM, Continuing the Design of Fine Modern and Water Resistant Goods for the All Weather Family

Today’s children and their parents need to be prepared for anything, and Rain or Shine Kids offers a line of blankets and accessories to keep them on the go in style. Based in Seattle, WA, what is known to be an all weather sort of place, the mom and founder of These Two Girls, the umbrella... - August 27, 2008 - Rain or Shine Kids

Wood Costs Increased for Pulpmills Worldwide in the 2Q 2008 as Reported by WRI

Wood fiber costs, the major cost component when producing wood pulp, increased in practically all major pulp-producing regions around the world in the 2Q/08, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). This was both a result of a continued weakening of the US dollar against most major currencies and because of higher transport costs for both pulpwood and wood chips. - August 23, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Democrats vs. Republicans in This Election Edition of Triples for Palm OS

Smart Box Design is enthusiastic to announce Triples: Election Edition. The game board is enhanced with stars and stripes pieces and includes the political option to play either as a Democratic or Republican. See who wins more often. - August 18, 2008 - Smart Box Design

American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana

The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International

Writer, Susan Wingate Signs 2nd Novel, "Bobby's Diner"

Susan Wingate signs her second novel, "Bobby's Diner" with eBooksonthe.net. - August 07, 2008 - Author Susan Wingate

Francis Dunnery to Film Concert DVD at Seattle’s Triple Door Nov. 8th 2008

Flying Spot Entertainment and Aquarian Nation announce the west coast appearance of The Francis Dunnery Band at the fabulous Triple Door on Saturday November 8th 2008. The filmed event will be released on DVD in early 2009. - August 01, 2008 - Flying Spot Entertainment

Personal Best Educational Services Set to Expand Tutoring Services

Personal Best Educational Services is very proud to announce its plans to expand tutoring services due to increasing demand. "Recent news and discussions about WASL scores and the community's increased sense of the importance of education and achievement is causing increased interst in... - July 27, 2008 - Personal Best Educational Services, LLC

Leading Horse Racing Courses of the World Listed Online

The international horse racing portal, Race Horse Owner, now features the top race tracks around the globe providing users with crucial information about these famous race courses ranging from the available facilities to contact details. - July 24, 2008 - Race Horse Owner

End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting

Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International

Higher Wood Chip Export Prices in Australia in 2008 as Wood Supply Tightens Around the Pacific Rim

Export prices for both pine and Eucalyptus wood chips have gone up substantially in 2008 in Australia as a result of increased demand in Japan and a tighter supply of wood chips throughout the Pacific Rim region, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Australia has become the world’s... - July 16, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Core Personal Training Boot Camps Offer Nutrition Programs & Saturday Morning Boot Camps For Moms/Dads & Kids

Local outdoor fitness boot camp program offers nutritional programs and new fitness programs. Core Personal Training Boot Camps have added healthy cooking classes, pantry raids and grocery shopping trips as well as meal planning services. “In response to many of our clients’ questions... - July 15, 2008 - Core Personal Training, Inc.

DirectBuy of Tri-Cities Held Grand Opening Gala at New Design Showroom

Members-only, one-stop shopping destination also sponsoring upcoming Tri-City Water Follies hydroplane race heat. - July 10, 2008 - DirectBuy

MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan

Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend

Find an Asset Tracking Solution for Your Network with Total Network Inventory

The press release touches upon modern needs of IT administrators and new software which would allow to track assets and audit machines with ease and convenience. - July 04, 2008 - Softinventive Lab Inc.

Big Fish Games Launches Ancient Quest of Saqqarah

Big Fish Games™, the world’s leading online destination for casual entertainment, announced today the release of Ancient Quest of Saqqarah, a new casual game available exclusively from Big Fish Games. Ancient Quest of Saqqarah is a Puzzle game with motion picture quality in story,... - June 26, 2008 - Big Fish Games

Log Costs in Finland Among the Highest in the World in the 1Q/08

The Finnish forest industry has had a tough year. The wood supply has been tight and the country is having some of the highest sawlog and pulpwood costs in the world, according to the market report, the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). - June 13, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Worldwide Trade of Wood Pellets Reached a Record Three Million Tons in 2007

With the increasing demand for woody biomass, global trade of particularly wood pellets has gone up substantially the past few years as reported in the latest issue of the Wood Resource Quarterly. Global trade of wood pellets reached over three million tons in 2007. - June 07, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest" DVD

"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest," is the third in a stunning new series from Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc. that combines the musical brilliance of composer/song writer and Steinway Artist, Gary Jess, with spectacular video captured in Digital High Definition. - June 06, 2008 - Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc.

New Video Documentary Series to Answer Questions of Why Organic

Discovering Our Organic Planet- USA, a new video series explores the basics of why organic and natural foods benefit people and the environment. - May 29, 2008 - Discovering Our Organic Planet - USA

Global Trade of Woodchips Increased 6% in 2007, Reaching New Records

Pulpmills in both Europe and the Pacific Rim are increasingly sourcing their mills with wood from fast-growing plantations. This has resulted in a major expansion of worldwide trade of both wood chips and pulplogs the past few years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Global trade of wood... - May 28, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Piping System Fundamentals Book Now Available

Engineered Software, Inc., an independent technology company developing next generation hydraulic analysis software and training today announced the release of its first publication under the ESI Press publishing arm, Piping System Fundamentals: The Complete Guide to Gaining a Clear Picture of Your Piping System written by author and trainer Ray T. Hardee, P.E. The book is a comprehensive look at liquid piping systems and how they work. - May 22, 2008 - Engineered Software, Inc.

Global Pulpwood Prices Reached New Records in 1Q 2008, According to the Wood Resource Quarterly

Tight residual supply, higher fuel costs and unfavourable weather were all factors that pushed wood costs for the world’s pulp industry to new record levels in 1Q/08. Wood costs went up in most of the 17 world regions covered by the market report Wood Resource Quarterly. One country that... - May 22, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview

In an interview with PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Ralph Nader details five charges for alleged credible impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. - May 16, 2008 - PR.com

More Prize Winners at Online Gambling Portal

Online Gambling Insider, the industry watchdog and certification authority, has awarded their latest series of prizes in their monthly prize draws. Seven players win prizes ranging from Amazon gift cards to a Slingbox Pro and the prize draws are open every month. - May 16, 2008 - Online Gambling Insider

EVDense to Help People Caught Up in Today’s Complex Legal System

EVDense Corporation, an emerging leader in using technology to empower people, will introduce a new Internet-based service that has been in the works for the past year. The service will help ordinary people be more effective when faced with any type of legal issue. Today’s legal system is... - May 09, 2008 - EVDense Corporation

Russian Sawlog and Pulpwood Prices Fell 20% in 1Q 2008 as Log Export Taxes Reduced Foreign Shipments, Causing Increased Domestic Supply

Russian domestic log prices fell sharply in the 1Q 2008 from their peak in the 4Q of last year, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly. Pine sawlog prices declined 22%, softwood pulpwood prices were down 20% and hardwood pulpwood costs fell just over 15%. The major reasons for the price declines were an improved log supply thanks to favorable logging conditions and a substantial reduction in log exports. - May 09, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

PR.com Interviews Anne Frank’s Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias

Anne Frank’s only living direct relative, Buddy Elias, speaks exclusively with PR.com’s Allison Kugel about his famous cousin and the Anne Frank-Fonds in Switzerland. - May 07, 2008 - PR.com

Hitachi Heads Home Having Hit 99 Markets in 30 Days

The end of March saw the completion of the whirlwind Hitachi's four vehicle campaign. GMA has successfully showcased Hitachi's Ultra Thin 1.5 HDTV nationally, reaching ninety-nine markets in thirty days. - May 06, 2008 - GoMobile

Better Homes and Garden® Unearths Space Saving BagButton Down Under

Sales of the BagButton explode in Australia as Better Homes and Gardens features this unique economical space saving idea to the masses in the country down under. - May 01, 2008 - BagButton LLC.

NetSpeed Learning Solutions Announces Five-Year Contract with the GAO

NetSpeed Learning Solutions, a woman-owned business headquartered in Seattle, WA, announces a five-year contract to provide leadership skills training to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In addition, NetSpeed Learning announces the launch of NetSpeed Fast Tracks, a web-based learning on demand platform that allows organizations to provide just-in-time learning and peer-driven learning using Learning 2.0 tools such as podcasting, blogging and multimedia. - April 25, 2008 - NetSpeed Learning Solutions

Pine Sawlog Prices Were Up in Brazil Despite Lower Demand in the 4Q, Report Says

The export-dependent sawmilling industry in Brazil has been cutting back production in 2007 as shipments to the US fell. With the reduced operating rates, demand for sawlogs declined and timber prices leveled off in the 4Q, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly. However, with the strengthening of the Brazilian Real, wood costs continued up to a record high in US dollars terms. - April 24, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India

The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International

EZdigs Saves Green While Going Green

EZdigs business model was set up to save its clients money. What we've found out is - it is also very easy on the environment. - April 22, 2008 - EZdigs.com

VacationsFRBO.com Offers Industry-Leading "Dynamic Multi-Featured Listing" Capability for Vacation Rentals

VacationsFRBO.com, one of the Internet's most progressive vacation rental websites recently introduced "Dynamic Multi-Featured Listing" capability to its website. This allows multiple vacation rental owners to create a featured listing on the home-page, rather than the typical single featured listing. VacationsFRBO.com offers free vacation rental listings and is one of the world's largest free vacation rentals listings websites with over 17,000 postings. - April 19, 2008 - VacationsFRBO.com

Pulpwood Costs Are Going Up in Brazil as Competition for Smaller Logs Increased in 2007, According to Wood Resource Quarterly

Pulpwood costs in Brazil will continue to be record high as competition increases for smaller logs between the pulp, energy and wood panel sectors. Wood costs in the 4Q/07 were almost twice the level of four years ago. - April 18, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Seattle Area Foreclosures Decline Five Percent in March 2008

Area Continues to Avoid Major Foreclosure Crisis - April 14, 2008 - Default Research Inc

Wedding Planning Site Seeks Answers from Brides

WedNet.com is looking to brides and grooms for input on just what makes a wedding planning site useful. - April 10, 2008 - WedNet LLC

Wood Fiber Shortage Reduces Pulp Production in Indonesia in the 4Q

According to the Wood Resource Quarterly, pulpwood costs in Indonesia reached a record high in the 4Q/07 due to police clampdown on illegal logging, which limited the availability of wood fiber. - April 04, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

MAIL BOSS Introduces Wall Mount Security Locking Mailboxes for Mail & Identity Theft Prevention

The Wall Mount Locking Security MAIL BOSS offers home owners a truly “secure” solution to mail and identity theft prevention. High resolution product images and press materials are available for use at http://www.themailboss.com/Press_Release_Materials-Mar08/. There you can also find two short .wmv video files that reveal the gross inadequacy of so called “secure” mailboxes on the market. - April 03, 2008 - Epoch Design, LLC

Declining Profitability for Canadian Pulpmills as Wood Costs Increase in Early 2008, According to WRQ

According to the North American Wood Fiber Review, wood chip prices have increased by over 15% in Canada the past year as a result of reduced supply of residual chips from a struggling sawmilling sector. Higher costs for wood fiber and a strengthening Canadian dollar have squeezed profits for Canadian pulp companies and many are considering cutting back production rather than spending more money on high-cost wood chips. - April 03, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

Pulpmills in Finland and Sweden Are Increasing Imports of Pulpwood as Domestic Wood Fiber Costs Are Reaching 15-Year Highs in 4Q/07, Report Says.

High wood costs and the prospect of reduced log supply from Russia in the coming years, forces many pulpmills in the Nordic countries to re-evaluate their wood fiber procurement strategies in 2007. Increasing wood chip imports from Latin America and North America together with higher domestic timber harvests can be expected in 2008. - April 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC

DirectBuy Design Showroom Now Open in Puget Sound

Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - March 18, 2008 - DirectBuy

2008 Edition of The Complete eBay Marketing System Announced by SkipMcGrath.com

Vision-One Press announced that the new 2008 edition of The Complete eBay Marketing System by eBay Gold PowerSeller, Skip McGrath is now available at www.skipmcgrath.com. The Complete eBay Marketing System for eBay sellers, first published in 2002 has been continuously updated each year to reflect... - March 15, 2008 - Vision-One Press

Greenlite Giveaway Lights Up Microsoft Cafes

Greenlite Lighting Corporation recently gave away 32,000 Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs to Microsoft employees on the company’s Redmond Campus. The giveaway took place at various Microsoft Cafes on February 28. Huge boxes of the environmentally progressive CFLs were delivered in... - March 14, 2008 - Greenlite

Niger Educational System Associates Partner with Malaria Foundation International

Recognizing that ending Malaria requires much more than bednets, the Niger Educational System Associates (NESA) partners with the Malaria Foundation to implement a long-term plan focused on education and economic development. - March 13, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International

Men's Clothing - Custom Made, Made Right

Seattle has found its personal clothier in Professional Haberdasher, Jeff Collins. Jeff and his clients are celebrating his 10th year as a Haberdasher. He has been serving the Seattle area and beyond for a decade now and his clients couldn't be happier with his work. Jeff provides them with custom and ready-made suits, sport coats, slacks and shirts, as well as shoes, ties and other accessories. MyHaberdasher is quickly becoming the place to get men's clothing on the West Coast. - March 08, 2008 - MyHaberdasher.com