Washington: Seattle-Bellevue-Everett News
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
Bynari Announces Support for Kolab and iCalendar Standard with Insight Connector
Bynari, Inc., a leading developer of messaging and collaboration software, today announced the new version of their Insight Connector 3.1.6 with the support for the open source server, Kolab. - March 05, 2008 - Bynari Inc.
Seattle Area Foreclosures Increase 63 Percent in January 2008
Only 378 King County Homes Enter Foreclosure Process - February 22, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Redmond & Bellevue's First Outdoor Fitness Camp
Core Personal Training, Inc. announces Redmond’s first outdoor fitness program specifically designed to help lose weight, gain muscle, and reduce body fat. - February 14, 2008 - Core Personal Training, Inc.
Military Marriages: Operation Military Family Tackles Misconceptions and Highlights Successful Marriages
Operation Military Family offers a unique look at how military couples strengthen their marriages despite the challenges brought on by unexpected or extended deployments. - February 10, 2008 - Operation Military Family
Criminal Terrorism Exposed in US as “Terror in Disguise” Hits Shelves
Terror in Disguise (Hexagon Blue, ISBN13 978-0-9729958-2-5) author, Cherif Sidiali, an expert on terrorism and international policy, is poised to broaden the world’s understanding of what we all have in common when confronted with twisted ideologies that seek to destroy... - February 09, 2008 - Hexagon Blue
MY LITTLE SALESMAN® Expands Sales Staff
MY LITTLE SALESMAN has expanded its sales team to better support its advertisers’ needs. Michael Butcher and Paige Hart have joined the MLS, Inc staff in two newly created positions. As the new Internet and Web Services Sales Representative, Michael Butcher will be helping customers evaluate... - February 01, 2008 - MLS Inc
Big Romance, Tiny Effort: A Seattle Company Makes It Easier to Woo Your Sweetheart This Valentine’s
A new Seattle company launches an online solution to help thoughtful yet time-challenged romantics send “sweet nothings” just in time for Valentine’s Day. The recently launched GreetQ.com, a web-based greeting card service, combines the convenience of online shopping with a task... - January 29, 2008 - Modern Paper Goods
Global Conifer Sawlog Prices Reaching All-Time Records
Wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when manufacturing softwood lumber. In 2007, these costs reached record levels according to the global market report the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 25, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Green Goat Books Announces Release of A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids by Julie Hall
This unique book addresses the needs of kids, their parents, and their schools in the face of climate change by offering the latest information about causes and effects and leaving readers with a clear sense of direction and a powerful message of hope. - January 16, 2008 - Green Goat Books
BigOven.com Expands Rapidly Growing Social Network About Food
New, Free "Groups" Feature Lets Anyone Create and/or Participate in Their Own Specialized Recipe Swap and Food Chat. - January 11, 2008 - Lakefront Software, Inc. (BigOven.com)
Safeway’s Seattle Division Showcases Wedding Cakes Highlighting New Designs on WedNet.com
Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) today announced a partnership with wedding planning company, WedNet.com. Safeway stores in the Seattle Division, encompassing the four state operating regions of Washington, Montana, Idaho and Alaska, is looking to capture its slice of the wedding cake business with new... - January 04, 2008 - WedNet LLC
Seattle Area Foreclosures Increase 47 Percent in 2007
Less than one percent of King County homes enter foreclosure process - January 03, 2008 - Default Research Inc
"Celebrity Apprentice" Cast Members Gene Simmons, Stephen Baldwin and Carol Alt Have All Been Interviewed by PR.com’s Allison Kugel; Interviews Can be Read at PR.com
Fans of "The Apprentice" who are looking forward to tuning in to its latest installment, "Celebrity Apprentice," can get a head start in learning more about three "Celebrity Apprentice" cast members by going to www.pr.com/articles and reading their interviews. - December 17, 2007 - PR.com
iLink to Presents Free Webinar on "Start-Ups and Downs: the Differentiating Factors" as a Continuation to Its PDLC Webinar Series
iLink Systems, Inc, a Microsoft gold certified and preferred vendor, today announced an upcoming interactive webinar that will provide top level management and decision makers in Startups with key strategies of effective product development to maximize ROI and optimize the overall development and deployment process. Over the last several months, iLink has been conducting a series of online seminars on Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC). - December 13, 2007 - iLink systems
New Book Bridges Gap Between Science and Religion
After a year of intense investigation of available evidence VandeWeghe found himself with not only his old degrees in engineering and economics, but also a new call to preach. - December 08, 2007 - Windmill Ministries
Entrepreneur Magazine Features PR.com in Its December 2007 Issue
PR.com is listed as one of five recommended press release distribution services by Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com. - November 28, 2007 - PR.com
Need to Buy Greeting Cards? Queue Them Online.
A new Seattle company introduces a fresh, new way to send greetings - November 12, 2007 - Modern Paper Goods
Seattle Foreclosures Increase 21 Percent in October 2007
336 New Foreclosures Filed in King County - November 10, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Cool the Planet. Wear a T-Shirt
A new Web site, Without The Planet (www.withouttheplanet.com), has been launched to help fight global warming. Without The Planet sells a variety of products that are designed to raise money for organizations dedicated to fighting global warming and to increase the awareness of the current... - November 07, 2007 - Without The Planet
World Premiere: Opus 1 Exotic Coffee Tasting / Media Breakfast - Seattle, WA
Friday November 9th, 9:00am - 11:30 am; Hotel Ändra Ballroom : 2000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98121; Please R.S.V.P. to kerri@coffeetalk.com by Nov 2, 2007 - October 31, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
Introducing the World’s First and Only Coffee Naturally Grown with Only 1% Caffeine: Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic
Following twelve and a half years of intense breeding and cultivation, Daterra Coffee of Brazil announces Opus 1 Exotic, the first 100% Arabica coffee grown to be naturally lower in caffeine. With less than 1% caffeine, Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic is the first naturally grown low-caffeine coffee available to Specialty Coffee roasters. - October 25, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
Newest VOIP Recording Software Saves Time and Money
VoiceRip gives VOIP telephone services (like Vonage) users the unique capability of recording and retaining every live call for archival and retrieval purposes. - September 26, 2007 - GSI Labs Inc
King County Foreclosures Increase 64 Percent in August 2007
Pierce County Sees Foreclosures Double Over One Year - September 25, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Acellus Communications Announces Nationwide Internet Access CD
Acellus' Internet access CD makes a great premium give-away for companies and other organizations since it is a great item for just about any Internet user to keep handy as connectivity insurance or just to save money. - September 24, 2007 - Worldwide Internet, Inc.
Yolanda's Wedding Favors Vows to Beat Any Price
Yolanda's Wedding Favors is a unique online shop where customers can purchase high quality wedding favors, gifts, and other items for their wedding. They feature some of the most unique and beautiful gift items that a bride and groom can choose from to present to their wedding guests. Yolanda's... - September 07, 2007 - Yolandas Wedding Favors
Martial Art Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International & Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International have developed a unique partnership, fighting malaria together with persistent dedication and a special focus on educating children worldwide and developing a global network of Student Leaders Against Malaria. - August 20, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Wristbands for Admission Control
An Event Planner's Best Friend. - August 01, 2007 - Printlance
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs Initiated by Indian Leader with Educational Goals, Partnerships and Empowering Messages
Malaria Foundation International (MFI) embraces End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs initiated in India. - July 14, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Expedition Tea Company Discovers That Men Like Tea, Too
In a world of tea sites geared for women, Expedition Tea Company finds a unique niche as the tea company for men. - June 20, 2007 - Expedition Tea Company
Pathfolio Introduces Innovative Online Product Search Engine
Innovative Product Search Engine can significantly simplify product search thereby redefining discount shopping experience and online price comparisons - May 25, 2007 - Pathfolio
PowellsWood Head Gardner Moves On
Long-time Head Gardener of Federal Way's PowellsWood Garden is retiring at the end of the season. Avril Steele, a Briton who recently became a naturalized U.S. citizen, helped transform a landfill into a lush urban paradise. - May 22, 2007 - PowellsWood, A Northwest Garden
PR.com Creates the “Jenna Jameson Endorses Hillary Clinton” Story with Its Groundbreaking Jenna Jameson Interview
PR.com’s interview with Jenna Jameson creates nationwide headlines and late-night television material. - May 21, 2007 - PR.com
iLink Systems, Inc. Becomes Microsoft’s ISV NXT Delivery Partner
iLink Systems, Inc, a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and vendor, has become a NXT delivery partner for the Microsoft NXT initiative for ISVs (www.isvnxt.com). - May 19, 2007 - iLink systems
MYSQL to SQL Migration Scoping and Prototyping Offer for ISVs from iLink Systems and Microsoft
iLink, as part of Microsoft’s ISV NXT program, is offering $10,000 worth of services for 2 weeks in addition to a $10,000 funding from Microsoft for MySQL to SQL migration - May 18, 2007 - iLink systems
iLink Attains ISV NXT Delivery Partner Status for the Microsoft NXT Program for ISVs
iLink Systems, Inc, a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and preferred vendor, has become an exclusive delivery partner for the Microsoft NXT program for ISVs. Microsoft has chosen iLink for its top-quality service and proven track records of providing cost-effective porting services, to assist ISVs in migrating their products or solutions to Microsoft technologies. - May 17, 2007 - iLink systems
King County (WA) Foreclosures Increase by 27% in March According to Default Research
With news of foreclosures on the rise, sub-prime mortgages and the housing bubble bursting all over the country, King County (Washington) should be considered a crown jewel for real estate investors, according to Default Research Inc., the rapidly growing real estate research... - May 10, 2007 - Default Research Inc
www.RepairMyCreditNow.com Has a New Facility
http://repairmycreditnow.com purchased a 26,000 square foot facility in McKinney Texas. Due to explosive growth, the company decided to acquire the additional space. After incorporating in December 2004 with about eight employees, RMCN Credit Services, Inc. relocated from an 1125 square foot... - May 06, 2007 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
iUniverse and American Author Partner to Launch New Web Site Service
iUniverse, the leading provider of supported self-publishing services, has announced the addition of an Author Web Site service to its already impressive line-up of publishing, editorial and marketing services. The iUniverse Author Web Site service enables even the least computer-savvy individuals... - May 04, 2007 - iUniverse