Author and acclaimed artist Colleen Doran on TheOneRing.net Radio Show Sunday March 14th at 2PM ET

Colleen’s published works number in the hundreds with clients such as The Walt Disney Company, Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Image Comics, Lucasfilm, Dark Horse Comics, Harper Collins, Houghton Mifflin, Sony, and Scholastic.

Over the past few years, there has been a rapid, worldwide expansion in the consumption of renewable energy by the pulp and paper industry. Numerous pulp and paper plants have made the strategic decision to invest in the equipment needed to make the switch from fossil fuels to woody biomass fuels. Global consumption of biomass increased by 51% between 2006 and 2009, according to an analysis done with FisherSolve™ (Fisher International).

Dixon Hughes PLLC is collaborating with IASeminars, a leading provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to offer CPAs and other financial professionals a comprehensive global range of IFRS training solutions.

Kingstar will launch Crossrock™ Gig Bags 2010 Collection at Frankfurt Musikmesse 24th-7th March 2010. The new range of Gig bags comprises Element, Standard, Deluxe and Animals versions with more than 100 models to address all price points and always available in classic black with stylish metal accessorizes. The lines Gig bags offer the perfect combination of style, function, carrying comfort, and excellent protection.

Business in Japan, the world's largest networking group for English-speaking professionals looking to do business in, with, and/or related to Japan, announced today the return of its flagship event, Business in Japan Night to the Shin-Marunouchi Building on April 7, 2010 at 8:00PM in Tokyo, Japan. More information can be found at businessinjapan.jp/night.

The game, created by young Icelandic developers Dexoris, is therefore recognized as a worthy competitor to other music games created by giants of the gaming industry such as Rock Band by Electronic Arts, Tap Tap Tap Revenge 3 by Tapoulus and Guitar Rock Tour by Gameloft. Users can vote for their favorite game until January 31st (http://bestappever.com/v/mugm) and the winners in each category will be announced on February 10th at the 2010 Macworld Expo.

Sally Webb CSEP, managing director of The Special Event Company (www.specialeventco.com), a strategic event and meeting management company, has announced that the company has been nominated for a Gala Award, presented by Special Events magazine. The Special Event Company has been nominated in the category of “Best Event Entertainment Concept and Execution: Entertainment Budget Under $100,000” for their production, “Cultural Carolina,” a concert produced by The Special Event Company in conjunction with Dallas-based company Bravo Entertainment.

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Softwood lumber markets continued to be weak in Japan and the US during the 3Q/09, but have improved in Europe and, surprisingly, northern Africa, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Swedish sawmills have shipped 45% more lumber to Egypt, Morocco and Algeria this year compared to last year, and this market has a current market share of 23% of all lumber exported from Sweden. Egypt is the third largest market for both the Swedish and Finnish lumber industries.

Steelhenge Consulting Ltd is delighted to announce that the first exhibition appearance made at the annual BCM World Conference and Exhibition recently held in London was a great success for the leading business continuity and crisis management consultancy. The Steelhenge exhibition stand attracted business representatives from around the world looking for excellence in business continuity planning, training and exercising. For more information, visit www.steelhenge.co.uk or call 0845 094 2117.

“Our odor-eliminating shirts, towels, caps and socks can be purchased online at www.BlueBreeze.Us until Christmas at a special 15% holiday discount,” said Arnold Yoshida, President of FMJ-USA. “Blue Breeze has amazed consumers, providing products that virtually eliminate odors coming from perspiration, urine, skin and body oils. The soft natural cotton fiber and special patented technology in each towel or garment lets users enjoy sports and social occasions without fear of unwanted odor.”

WikiWealth.com’s innovative analysis of the South Africa Rand (ZAR) combines value investing techniques with Web 2.0 technology. Is the South Africa Rand (ZAR) undervalued or overvalued and how do you profit? WikiWealth.com applies its revolutionary investment flow, qualitative, and parity analysis to understand the true potential of the South Africa Rand (ZAR) (http://www.wikiwealth.com/country:south-africa). Here is a small sample of WikiWealth.com’s comprehensive new real-time reports:

Just in time for the latest generation of Bluetooth Stereo capable music/smartphones, Soundmatters is pleased to announce its next generation foxL™ “V2 Bluetooth” pocket-sized loudspeaker, providing “the first pocket-sized speaker good enough for an audio purist” with a range of significant performance and operational enhancements.

WikiWealth.com’s innovative analysis of the India Rupee (INR) combines value investing techniques with Web 2.0 technology. Is the India Rupee (INR) undervalued or overvalued and how do you profit? WikiWealth.com applies its revolutionary investment flow, qualitative, and parity analysis to understand the true potential of the India Rupee (INR) (http://www.wikiwealth.com/country:india). Here is a small sample of WikiWealth.com’s comprehensive new real-time reports:

WikiWealth.com’s innovative analysis of the Australian Dollar (AUD) combines value investing techniques with Web 2.0 technology. Is the Australian Dollar (AUD) undervalued or overvalued and how do you profit? WikiWealth.com applies its revolutionary investment flow, qualitative, and parity analysis to understand the true potential of the Australian Dollar (AUD) (http://www.wikiwealth.com/country:australia). Here is a small sample of WikiWealth.com’s comprehensive new real-time reports:

Global trade of wood chips has increased on average four percent per year from 2004 to 2008 reaching a record 32 million tons last year. This upward trend was broken in 2009 with trade being down 26% during the first half of the year as compared to 2008. The drop in shipments was the direct result of the global financial crises and the reduced demand for paper products worldwide.

A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., NewBoy FZCO, SBS Productions Inc. and Stonebridge Capital Inc. The four companies will be co-producing a new TV animation series titled “Scan2Go” in 52 episodes, 30 minutes each as a Korea-Japan-Middle East joint project.

A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., NewBoy FZCO, SBS Productions Inc. and Stonebridge Capital Inc. The four companies will be co-producing a new TV animation series titled “Scan2Go” in 52 episodes, 30 minutes each as a Korea-Japan-Middle East joint project.

A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., NewBoy FZCO, SBS Productions Inc. and Stonebridge Capital Inc. The four companies will be co-producing a new TV animation series titled “Scan2Go” in 52 episodes, 30 minutes each as a Korea-Japan-Middle East joint project.

Sally Webb CSEP, president of The Special Event Company (www.specialeventco.com), a strategic event and meeting management company, has announced that the firm received a Texas Star Award from the Dallas Chapter of the International Special Events Society, presented on Aug. 23.

Australia, the world largest exporter of wood chips reduced shipments by 28% during the first half of 2009. The biggest decline was that of softwood and hardwood chips to Japan, which were down 31% and 36%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2008.

iWatt, Inc., a leader in digital power IC and systems products and technology, today announced the release of the iW1710 AC/DC Digital PWM Controller for external power supply adapters for cable/DSL modems, WLAN access points, VOIP gateways and other data communications devices.

WhereverTV, a Pittsburgh-based “over the top” Internet television provider, will be featured in Pittsburgh’s G-20 Welcome Center for news media and international visitors during the G-20 Summit held in Pittsburgh on September 24th and 25th.

Visitors to the Regional Enterprise Tower, located at 425 Sixth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, will be able to stay in touch with events in their home countries as well as watch global coverage of the G-20 Summit from a big screen television located in the Welcome Center’s lobby.

WhereverTV, a Pittsburgh-based “over the top” Internet television provider, will be featured in Pittsburgh’s G-20 Welcome Center for news media and international visitors during the G-20 Summit held in Pittsburgh on September 24th and 25th.

Visitors to the Regional Enterprise Tower, located at 425 Sixth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, will be able to stay in touch with events in their home countries as well as watch global coverage of the G-20 Summit from a big screen television located in the Welcome Center’s lobby.

WhereverTV, a Pittsburgh-based “over the top” Internet television provider, will be featured in Pittsburgh’s G-20 Welcome Center for news media and international visitors during the G-20 Summit held in Pittsburgh on September 24th and 25th.

Visitors to the Regional Enterprise Tower, located at 425 Sixth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, will be able to stay in touch with events in their home countries as well as watch global coverage of the G-20 Summit from a big screen television located in the Welcome Center’s lobby.

The continued success of key client relationships and several new client wins, drove Lombard Risk’s decision to add new collateral management experts and senior management to join the company’s staff. Colline is the award-winning solution from Lombard Risk that has enabled the company to further expand the company’s leadership position, develop client relationships and increase its technology advantage.

Yoshinoya America Inc., famous for the original Beef Bowl®, and EcoTek Lighting jointly announced today that the Yoshinoya America Inc. will be installing energy efficient, high performance Menu Boards with LED illumination in its new store to help save the environment. The innovative Direct Backlit LED Array menu boards, manufactured by EcoTek Lighting in Lake Forest, CA, deliver extraordinary illumination levels and cutting-edge energy efficiency by incorporating powerful solid-state LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology.

RNCOS, a leading industry research firm for major industry sectors, has recently released a new report “China Automobile Sector Forecast to 2012” showing that despite the global economic slowdown and recession which hit the automobile industry hardest, Chinese automobile industry is posting impressive growth. Sales of China’s domestically manufactured vehicles set a record high of 1.153 Million Units in April, up 25% from a year earlier.

Waldman Publications is celebrating the acceptance for inclusion at the 2009 Beijing International Book Fair, September 3-7, 2009, of two new books written by Alan A. Waldman, PhD. that challenge current Chinese practices. Adventures in Global Consulting, a first-hand and straightforward account of his experiences, reveals the truth about Chinese manufacturing and business practices, while Discovered Global Wisdom provides advice on the need for freedom and honesty in individual behavior.

According to our latest research on global aerospace industry under the title, "Aerospace Industry Forecast to 2013", India is expected to become a hub for MRO (maintenance, repair and overhauling) facilities. India’s MRO market is expected to cross the US$ 1 Billion mark by the end of 2010.

Sally Webb CSEP, managing director of The Special Event Company (www.specialeventco.com), a strategic event and meeting management company, has announced that the company received two ISES Esprit International Awards from the International Special Events Society, presented on Aug. 8 in San Francisco.