Quixote Group News

06/09/2010: NICKELODEON™ ROOMS COLLECTION TO ROLLOUT AT RC WILLEY HOME FURNISHINGS LOCATIONS IN UTAH

SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer will be on hand at several RC Willey Home Furnishings locations in Utah June 17, 18 and 19 to help introduce their new furniture collection, Nickelodeon™ Rooms. This collection was developed in cooperation with Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and features the characters from shows including Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as graphics based on the network’s signature SLIME!.
06/03/2010: Memories to Last a Lifetime: Our Family's Adventures along the Amalfi Coast in Italy

A detailed journal of one family's trip across Southern Italy that emphasizes the adventures involved in eating your way across the Amalfi Coast, from the best restaurant and bakery to a renowned cooking school. The log includes personal travel recommendations, such as where to stay and how to travel in luxury.
02/23/2010: Rest Assured with Bekaert Textile’s New Collection Made with REPREVE®

Bekaert Textiles, a market leader in the worldwide production and supply of bed cover materials, selects REPREVE, a 100% recycled fiber by Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) for a new collection of eco-friendly mattress coverings. This new sustainable product line of bedding fabrics has been designed for comfort, durability and is certifiably sustainable.
01/18/2010: Detroit Diesel Corporation Family of Advanced Engines with BlueTec Certified for 2010

Detroit Diesel Corporation’s high performance, fuel efficient family of engines, including the DD13™, DD15™ and DD16™ with the BlueTec® emissions control system, has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency as meeting 2010 emissions regulations, the most stringent standards in the world. The BlueTec system was developed by Detroit Diesel to meet the specific needs of North American trucking. It uses selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce emissions to near-zero levels.
01/13/2010: Polartec, LLC and Unifi Announce Partnership

Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) announce a new partnership introducing performance fabrics made with REPREVE 100. REPREVE 100 is made from 100 percent post-consumer waste (clear plastic water bottles).
11/30/2009: Unifi Featured on CNBC’s Sustainability Series -People, Planet & Profit

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) announced today that the company’s Yadkinville, North Carolina plant, where REPREVE® recycled polyester is manufactured, will be featured on CNBC’s Sustainability Series - People, Planet & Profit. People, Planet and Profit examines the bold moves companies are making to find ways to reduce and reuse anything within the supply chain, leading to leaner, cleaner and greener operations. A CNBC film crew visited Unifi’s REPREVE manufacturing facility on November 24, and the television segment will air on CNBC at 8:25 am ET on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. It will also be available on their website at www.sustainability.cnbc.com.
11/30/2009: REPREVE® and BlueAvocado Join Forces to Educate Consumers on "What's Out, Is In"

This year alone, U.S. landfills will be inundated with more than 21 billion plastic (PET) water bottles and 78 billion plastic bags . Two green-minded companies Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® recycled fibers, and BlueAvocado have teamed up to achieve a common goal: reduce their environmental footprints by diverting materials from ending up in the landfill.
10/16/2009: NICKELODEON™ MYROOM OFFERS TEENS A HOME WITHIN A HOME

HIGH POINT, NC, October 2009 – Teens crave independence, love their friendships and gravitate toward living environments, lifestyles and possessions they can claim as their own. Knowing that teens don’t consider themselves kids anymore, Lea created TeenNick, a line of the Nickelodeon™ MyRoom collection, as sophisticated, contemporary multi-use gathering spaces.
10/16/2009: NICKELODEON™ MYROOM ADDRESSES IN-BETWEEN TRANSITION OF TWEENS

HIGH POINT, NC, October 2009 – Designed for kids’ in-between years from ages 8 to 12, Lea Furniture developed TweenNick to be an assortment of beds and chests combined with the fun and functionality of the Nickelodeon MyRoom collection’s seating and accent items. The variety of options offers tweens more choice in personalizing their space and more opportunity to express themselves and their individuality.
10/16/2009: LEA FURNITURE DEBUTS NICK - A NICKELODEON™ MYROOM COLLECTION FOR KIDS AGE 3-7

HIGH POINT, NC, October 2009 – Lea Furniture, the leading producer of youth bedroom furniture, took Nickelodeon’s “kids’ first” approach to heart with the creation of Nickelodeon™ MyRoom, a youth furniture collection that engages kids’ individuality while instilling a sense of pride and ownership in their own space. Nick, created by Lea just for children ages 3 to 7, is the largest of the new lines in the Nickelodeon MyRoom collection and debuts at the Lea showroom, C934 in the IHFC building, this October at the High Point Furniture Market.
10/09/2009: Quixote Group presents at Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Fall Conference

October 8, 2009 - Chuck Mattina, president & COO of Greensboro-based Quixote Group Research, Marketing & PR, was the keynote speaker at the CCEM Fall Conference hosted by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar, titled "Creating an Image that Transforms Your Chamber into a Powerful Force in Your Community", was presented to chamber executives from across the state of Missouri on October 8, 2009.
08/04/2009: Convoy for a Cure to Host First U.S. Event in October

On October 24th, female truckers will come together to help drive out breast cancer by participating in the first U.S.-based Convoy for a Cure, a one-day fundraising event for female drivers and those in the transportation industry. The convoy will take place at the Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner Truck Stop near Hillsboro, Texas, and is being organized by Cindy Stowe, a 16-year veteran of the trucking industry and driver for FFE Transportation Services.
07/13/2009: Quixote Group Tapped to Develop Branding and Communications Strategies for the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)

The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), the only professional association dedicated to family and consumer sciences professionals across multiple practice settings, has selected Greensboro, N.C., based Quixote Group to develop the association’s new branding strategy and communications platform.
07/08/2009: WITH SIX MONTHS TO GO, NEW STUDY BENCHMARKS TRUCK INDUSTRY PREFERENCE FOR EPA 2010 EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGIES

With just six months to go before the new EPA 2010 emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines go into effect, a national research study conducted in May 2009 by Quixote Group Research indicates that purchase consideration for SCR (selective catalytic reduction) remains significantly higher than increased EGR.
06/30/2009: Blue Rhino Offers Safety Tips For Firing Up This Fourth of July

According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) more than two-thirds of Americans will fire up their grill, smoker or fryer for the Independence Day holiday this year, the most popular outdoor cooking holiday. Blue Rhino, the leading brand of propane tank exchange, offers some cookout safety & preparation tips for your propane grill, making sure you are ready for your backyard celebration.
06/23/2009: The REPREVE® Recycled Fiber Family Just Keeps Growing

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) continues to grow its family of REPREVE recycled products with the introduction of a new fiber made from 100% post-consumer PET bottles. The new addition offers a 100% post-consumer option to the brand’s well known 100% hybrid blend, which combines pre-consumer and post-consumer content.
06/11/2009: Blue Rhino Presents Propane Tank Disposal Program at WasteExpo

Jay Werner, vice president of operations for Blue Rhino, addressed waste management and recycling facilities on delivering a nationwide solution for propane tank disposal at WasteExpo 2009. The Rhino Recycle program, offered by the leader in propane tank exchange, is an economical and ecologically friendly program designed to recycle and refurbish discarded grill tanks at waste disposal and recycling facilities across the country.
06/09/2009: Save the journalists!

From the Quixote Views blog: The daily drum beat of newspaper cuts and financial woes leads one to wonder – what will happen to the future of journalism? If, as a society, we believe we don’t need to pay for a newspaper to get news – that we can get the news online for free! – then sooner or later there will be no money available to pay journalists for their craft.
05/26/2009: Accuracy must still matter!

From the Quixote Views blog: Don’t know why this has set me off today, but it has. Consider the following headline in my local paper this morning: “iPhone’s game library is large, with unexpensive options.” What's wrong with this picture?
05/20/2009: Newspaper dissatisfaction - by the numbers

From the Quixote Views blog: According to a post by Jon Fine on BusinessWeek.com, customer satisfaction for newspapers for the first quarter of 2009 was BELOW – yes, below! – the satisfaction level for airlines. To add salt to the wound, satisfaction for newspapers was below that of cell phone providers, who notoriously take the gold in dissatisfaction.
05/20/2009: Sun-Drop Race Team Apparel Goes Green with REPREVE® Recycled Fiber from Unifi

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) announced today that REPREVE® will be featured in the new line of Sun-Drop race team and branded apparel. Sun-Drop will sponsor the No. 01 car at the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
05/18/2009: Unifi's Bill Jasper named one of the 50 most poweful people in NC business

Bill Jasper, president and CEO of Greensboro-based Unifi, was named one of the 50 most powerful people in NC business in a special statewide issue of Business Leader magazine.
05/18/2009: In Tough Economic Times, Planning Becomes Essential for Atlanta’s Small Businesses

During an economic downturn, the effective use of training conferences, strategic planning sessions and sales meetings can help Atlanta businesses stay closer to their employees and customers, and may help them emerge from the recession faster and stronger.
05/13/2009: Unifi Introduces First Recycled Polyester Fiber with Inherent Flame Retardant Technology

Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI), a leading producer of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns, is pleased to announce that Momentum Textiles, a leading supplier of contract textiles, has selected REPREVE® FR for a line of healthcare privacy curtains. REPREVE FR is the most recent product addition to Unifi’s family of recycled fibers and is the first recycled polyester fiber with inherent flame retardant properties.
05/04/2009: Blue Rhino Announces the 2009 Cookout Capitals

Winston-Salem, NC – May 2009 -- Blue Rhino, the leading brand of propane tank exchange, announces the ideal cities to grill in with the top 100 Cookout Capitals for 2009. This year, the nation's top Cookout Capital is Los Angeles.
05/01/2009: Blue Rhino Celebrates 15th Birthday

Winston-Salem, NC -- May, 2009 – North Carolina-based Blue Rhino, a division of Ferrellgas and the leading brand of propane tank exchange, celebrates its 15th birthday this month during National Barbecue Month, the traditional kickoff of the grilling season.
03/23/2009: LEA DIVISION OF LA-Z-BOY INKS DEAL TO OFFER NICKELODEON-BRANDED YOUTH FURNITURE

High Point, N.C. – March 23, 2009 – La-Z-Boy Incorporated’s Lea Division today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) to develop youth furniture featuring some of the top-rated and most popular characters from Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego,Go!, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Wonder Pets! and iCarly, as well as designs based on the network’s signature Slime.
03/23/2009: EPA Recognizes Executives for Their Leadership and Advocacy at First-Ever SCR CEO Summit at Mid-America Trucking Show

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 19, 2009 – Byron J. Bunker, Center Director, Heavy-Duty Onroad Center, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today thanked truck and engine industry executives and the diesel exhaust fluid supply chain for their commitment to the development, commercialization and advocacy of technologies to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality in line with 2010 emissions targets – targets Bunker says provide “huge health and welfare benefits for the hearts, lungs and lives of truckers as well as communities.”
03/02/2009: Mederma Skin Care for Scars Proven to Improve Appearance of Scars

New study shows Mederma(R)'s efficacy. Study results published recently in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and conducted by Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, a clinical and research dermatologist, with a special interest in problems associated with skin, hair and nails show the proprietary blend of ingredients in Mederma(R) work to improve the appearance of scars.
01/16/2009: Unifi Expands REPREVE Product Line

GREENSBORO, N.C. - January 16, 2009 - Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) continues to expand its REPREVE brand product offering with the launch of REPREVE polyester staple fiber. REPREVE polyester staple fiber is made from 100% recycled materials for use in spun yarns, including Open-End, Ring and Jet Spun.
01/13/2009: New Study Benchmarks Truck Industry Preference for EPA 2010 Emissions Technologies

GREENSBORO, N.C. - January 12, 2009 - With one year to go before the new EPA 2010 emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines go into effect, a national research study conducted in November 2008 by Quixote Group Research indicates that purchase consideration for SCR (selective catalytic reduction) is nearly twice the level of increased EGR. The online study was fielded among small and large fleet managers, owner operators and maintenance managers on behalf of the North American Heavy Duty SCR Stakeholders Group and FactsAboutSCR.com, and has a margin of error of + or - 3.4 percent.
01/12/2009: Unifi Announces Online Fabric Certification for its Branded Products

GREENSBORO, N.C. - January 12, 2009 - Unifi, Inc. (UFI) has partnered with TEXbase, Inc. to launch a new online fabric certification program for all Unifi branded products. The new system will automate and expedite the certification of fabrics, streamlining the development process for new and existing customers. Additionally, the new program will provide brands and retailers with a global online fabric library, where they can search for Unifi certified products.
12/15/2008: Urea Supply Will Be Ample, OEMs, Truck Stops Predict

This story appears in the Dec. 15 print edition of Transport Topics. Truck manufacturers and truck-stop chains said their customers would find adequate supplies of urea around the nation when new heavy-duty diesel engines that utilize selective catalytic conversion hit the road in 2010 models.
12/11/2008: Daimler delivers 232 natural gas Sterling trucks to West Coast port truckers (Truck News)

Daimler Trucks North America delivered 132 LNG trucks to California Cartage Company and 100 LNG trucks for the ports' Clean Truck Program. California Cartage received nearly US$12 million in grant funding to green its fleet. (Coverage from Truck News)
12/11/2008: Daimler Delivers Natural Gas Trucks (eTrucker)

Owner-operators contracted to drayage company California Cartage are gaining access to new liquefied natural gas-powered trucks from Daimler Trucks North America under a program to clear the air and reduce pollution at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. (Coverage from eTrucker.com)
12/08/2008: Daimler Trucks North America Delivers One Of The Nation's First And Largest Near-Zero Emission Natural Gas Truck Fleets

Daimler Trucks North America today held events celebrating delivery of 132 new natural gas (NG)-fueled tractors to drivers who contract with California Cartage Company and 100 new NG trucks for the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles' Clean Truck Program.
12/05/2008: Freightliner Committed to the Vocational Market

Freightliner Trucks, the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America serving GVW Class 3-8 trucks and a Daimler AG company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, offers an updated vision and commitment to growing its share and expanding its coverage of the vocational market.
12/02/2008: SCR Benchmarking Research - Quixote Group presentation

Results from the benchmarking study conducted by Quixote Group and presented at the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum in San Diego (November 2008).
11/14/2008: Quixote Group presents research results at Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum

Quixote Group presented data from an exclusive survey designed to measure the awareness and consideration for technologies to meet the strict EPA 2010 standards for heavy duty trucks. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum was held in San Diego on November 11-12, 2008.
10/31/2008: FactsAboutSCR.com Clears the Air on Diesel Emissions

Working in concert with the more than 200 companies, government agencies and organizations represented by the North American SCR Stakeholders Group, Quixote Group announced the launch of FactsAboutSCR.com, a cross-industry news and information resource dedicated to “all SCR all the time” updates on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for the commercial vehicles sector. The new site is the first-of-its-kind dedicated to the introduction of SCR emissions control technology and the rollout of the SCR-enabling diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) infrastructure which will be need to be in place to meet fleet and drivers’ needs as well as EPA 2010 emissions control requirements.
10/21/2008: Expert interview - Dave Siler (Detroit Diesel) talks about 2010 engines

Dave Siler, director of marketing for Detroit Diesel, gives a short primer of what carriers can expect from the new 2010 engine, including how SCR (selective catalytic reduction) works to the role DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) plays in reducing diesel emissions. Featured on Big Truck TV.
10/17/2008: Workers Compensation is a People Business

Workers compensation is a people business. This concept is simple to say but, too often, difficult to execute, especially given our reliance on technology and mass communications. One workers compensation provider offers insight thanks to their specialized expertise in workers compensation. Key Risk maintains its sole focus on workers compensation while the industry leans toward bundling multiple lines of coverage. In 2007, Key Risk delivered better outcomes and outperformed the industry significantly.
10/06/2008: Unifi Launches Repreve.com website

GREENSBORO, N.C. - October 6, 2008 - Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), a diversified producer and processor of polyester and nylon yarns, unveiled a new consumer-focused, interactive website as part of its new “Repreve®. For the Planet.” campaign. The new website, www.repreve.com, is focused on educating users about the positive environmental benefits of Repreve®, Unifi’s family of 100% recycled yarns and the importance of resource and energy conservation and recycling. The interactive site allows users to explore, learn and engage in helping the environment.
10/02/2008: Quixote Group helps clear the air with launch of SCR website

Working in concert with the more than 200 companies, government agencies and organizations represented by the North American SCR Stakeholders Group, Quixote Group today announced the launch of FactsAboutSCR.com, a cross-industry news and information resource dedicated to “all SCR all the time” updates on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for the commercial vehicles sector.

06/09/2010:	NICKELODEON™ ROOMS COLLECTION TO ROLLOUT AT RC WILLEY HOME FURNISHINGS LOCATIONS IN UTAH
	SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer will be on hand at several RC Willey Home Furnishings locations in Utah June 17, 18 and 19 to help introduce their new furniture collection, Nickelodeon™ Rooms. This collection was developed in cooperation with Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and features the characters from shows including Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as graphics based on the network’s signature SLIME!.
06/03/2010:	Memories to Last a Lifetime: Our Family's Adventures along the Amalfi Coast in Italy
	A detailed journal of one family's trip across Southern Italy that emphasizes the adventures involved in eating your way across the Amalfi Coast, from the best restaurant and bakery to a renowned cooking school. The log includes personal travel recommendations, such as where to stay and how to travel in luxury.
02/23/2010:	Rest Assured with Bekaert Textile’s New Collection Made with REPREVE®
	Bekaert Textiles, a market leader in the worldwide production and supply of bed cover materials, selects REPREVE, a 100% recycled fiber by Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) for a new collection of eco-friendly mattress coverings. This new sustainable product line of bedding fabrics has been designed for comfort, durability and is certifiably sustainable.
01/18/2010:	Detroit Diesel Corporation Family of Advanced Engines with BlueTec Certified for 2010
	Detroit Diesel Corporation’s high performance, fuel efficient family of engines, including the DD13™, DD15™ and DD16™ with the BlueTec® emissions control system, has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency as meeting 2010 emissions regulations, the most stringent standards in the world. The BlueTec system was developed by Detroit Diesel to meet the specific needs of North American trucking. It uses selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce emissions to near-zero levels.
01/13/2010:	Polartec, LLC and Unifi Announce Partnership
	Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) announce a new partnership introducing performance fabrics made with REPREVE 100. REPREVE 100 is made from 100 percent post-consumer waste (clear plastic water bottles).
11/30/2009:	Unifi Featured on CNBC’s Sustainability Series -People, Planet & Profit
	Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) announced today that the company’s Yadkinville, North Carolina plant, where REPREVE® recycled polyester is manufactured, will be featured on CNBC’s Sustainability Series - People, Planet & Profit. People, Planet and Profit examines the bold moves companies are making to find ways to reduce and reuse anything within the supply chain, leading to leaner, cleaner and greener operations. A CNBC film crew visited Unifi’s REPREVE manufacturing facility on November 24, and the television segment will air on CNBC at 8:25 am ET on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. It will also be available on their website at www.sustainability.cnbc.com.
11/30/2009:	REPREVE® and BlueAvocado Join Forces to Educate Consumers on "What's Out, Is In"
	This year alone, U.S. landfills will be inundated with more than 21 billion plastic (PET) water bottles and 78 billion plastic bags . Two green-minded companies Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® recycled fibers, and BlueAvocado have teamed up to achieve a common goal: reduce their environmental footprints by diverting materials from ending up in the landfill.
10/16/2009:	NICKELODEON™ MYROOM OFFERS TEENS A HOME WITHIN A HOME
	HIGH POINT, NC, October 2009 – Teens crave independence, love their friendships and gravitate toward living environments, lifestyles and possessions they can claim as their own. Knowing that teens don’t consider themselves kids anymore, Lea created TeenNick, a line of the Nickelodeon™ MyRoom collection, as sophisticated, contemporary multi-use gathering spaces.
10/16/2009:	NICKELODEON™ MYROOM ADDRESSES IN-BETWEEN TRANSITION OF TWEENS
	HIGH POINT, NC, October 2009 – Designed for kids’ in-between years from ages 8 to 12, Lea Furniture developed TweenNick to be an assortment of beds and chests combined with the fun and functionality of the Nickelodeon MyRoom collection’s seating and accent items. The variety of options offers tweens more choice in personalizing their space and more opportunity to express themselves and their individuality.
10/16/2009:	LEA FURNITURE DEBUTS NICK - A NICKELODEON™ MYROOM COLLECTION FOR KIDS AGE 3-7
	HIGH POINT, NC, October 2009 – Lea Furniture, the leading producer of youth bedroom furniture, took Nickelodeon’s “kids’ first” approach to heart with the creation of Nickelodeon™ MyRoom, a youth furniture collection that engages kids’ individuality while instilling a sense of pride and ownership in their own space. Nick, created by Lea just for children ages 3 to 7, is the largest of the new lines in the Nickelodeon MyRoom collection and debuts at the Lea showroom, C934 in the IHFC building, this October at the High Point Furniture Market.
10/09/2009:	Quixote Group presents at Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Fall Conference
	October 8, 2009 - Chuck Mattina, president & COO of Greensboro-based Quixote Group Research, Marketing & PR, was the keynote speaker at the CCEM Fall Conference hosted by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar, titled "Creating an Image that Transforms Your Chamber into a Powerful Force in Your Community", was presented to chamber executives from across the state of Missouri on October 8, 2009.
08/04/2009:	Convoy for a Cure to Host First U.S. Event in October
	On October 24th, female truckers will come together to help drive out breast cancer by participating in the first U.S.-based Convoy for a Cure, a one-day fundraising event for female drivers and those in the transportation industry. The convoy will take place at the Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner Truck Stop near Hillsboro, Texas, and is being organized by Cindy Stowe, a 16-year veteran of the trucking industry and driver for FFE Transportation Services.
07/13/2009:	Quixote Group Tapped to Develop Branding and Communications Strategies for the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
	The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), the only professional association dedicated to family and consumer sciences professionals across multiple practice settings, has selected Greensboro, N.C., based Quixote Group to develop the association’s new branding strategy and communications platform.
07/08/2009:	WITH SIX MONTHS TO GO, NEW STUDY BENCHMARKS TRUCK INDUSTRY PREFERENCE FOR EPA 2010 EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGIES
	With just six months to go before the new EPA 2010 emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines go into effect, a national research study conducted in May 2009 by Quixote Group Research indicates that purchase consideration for SCR (selective catalytic reduction) remains significantly higher than increased EGR.
06/30/2009:	Blue Rhino Offers Safety Tips For Firing Up This Fourth of July
	According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) more than two-thirds of Americans will fire up their grill, smoker or fryer for the Independence Day holiday this year, the most popular outdoor cooking holiday. Blue Rhino, the leading brand of propane tank exchange, offers some cookout safety & preparation tips for your propane grill, making sure you are ready for your backyard celebration.
06/23/2009:	The REPREVE® Recycled Fiber Family Just Keeps Growing
	Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) continues to grow its family of REPREVE recycled products with the introduction of a new fiber made from 100% post-consumer PET bottles. The new addition offers a 100% post-consumer option to the brand’s well known 100% hybrid blend, which combines pre-consumer and post-consumer content.
06/11/2009:	Blue Rhino Presents Propane Tank Disposal Program at WasteExpo
	Jay Werner, vice president of operations for Blue Rhino, addressed waste management and recycling facilities on delivering a nationwide solution for propane tank disposal at WasteExpo 2009. The Rhino Recycle program, offered by the leader in propane tank exchange, is an economical and ecologically friendly program designed to recycle and refurbish discarded grill tanks at waste disposal and recycling facilities across the country.
06/09/2009:	Save the journalists!
	From the Quixote Views blog: The daily drum beat of newspaper cuts and financial woes leads one to wonder – what will happen to the future of journalism? If, as a society, we believe we don’t need to pay for a newspaper to get news – that we can get the news online for free! – then sooner or later there will be no money available to pay journalists for their craft.
05/26/2009:	Accuracy must still matter!
	From the Quixote Views blog: Don’t know why this has set me off today, but it has. Consider the following headline in my local paper this morning: “iPhone’s game library is large, with unexpensive options.” What's wrong with this picture?
05/20/2009:	Newspaper dissatisfaction - by the numbers
	From the Quixote Views blog: According to a post by Jon Fine on BusinessWeek.com, customer satisfaction for newspapers for the first quarter of 2009 was BELOW – yes, below! – the satisfaction level for airlines. To add salt to the wound, satisfaction for newspapers was below that of cell phone providers, who notoriously take the gold in dissatisfaction.
05/20/2009:	Sun-Drop Race Team Apparel Goes Green with REPREVE® Recycled Fiber from Unifi
	Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) announced today that REPREVE® will be featured in the new line of Sun-Drop race team and branded apparel. Sun-Drop will sponsor the No. 01 car at the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
05/18/2009:	Unifi's Bill Jasper named one of the 50 most poweful people in NC business
	Bill Jasper, president and CEO of Greensboro-based Unifi, was named one of the 50 most powerful people in NC business in a special statewide issue of Business Leader magazine.
05/18/2009:	In Tough Economic Times, Planning Becomes Essential for Atlanta’s Small Businesses
	During an economic downturn, the effective use of training conferences, strategic planning sessions and sales meetings can help Atlanta businesses stay closer to their employees and customers, and may help them emerge from the recession faster and stronger.
05/13/2009:	Unifi Introduces First Recycled Polyester Fiber with Inherent Flame Retardant Technology
	Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI), a leading producer of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns, is pleased to announce that Momentum Textiles, a leading supplier of contract textiles, has selected REPREVE® FR for a line of healthcare privacy curtains. REPREVE FR is the most recent product addition to Unifi’s family of recycled fibers and is the first recycled polyester fiber with inherent flame retardant properties.
05/04/2009:	Blue Rhino Announces the 2009 Cookout Capitals
	Winston-Salem, NC – May 2009 -- Blue Rhino, the leading brand of propane tank exchange, announces the ideal cities to grill in with the top 100 Cookout Capitals for 2009. This year, the nation's top Cookout Capital is Los Angeles.
05/01/2009:	Blue Rhino Celebrates 15th Birthday
	Winston-Salem, NC -- May, 2009 – North Carolina-based Blue Rhino, a division of Ferrellgas and the leading brand of propane tank exchange, celebrates its 15th birthday this month during National Barbecue Month, the traditional kickoff of the grilling season.
03/23/2009:	LEA DIVISION OF LA-Z-BOY INKS DEAL TO OFFER NICKELODEON-BRANDED YOUTH FURNITURE
	High Point, N.C. – March 23, 2009 – La-Z-Boy Incorporated’s Lea Division today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) to develop youth furniture featuring some of the top-rated and most popular characters from Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego,Go!, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Wonder Pets! and iCarly, as well as designs based on the network’s signature Slime.
03/23/2009:	EPA Recognizes Executives for Their Leadership and Advocacy at First-Ever SCR CEO Summit at Mid-America Trucking Show
	LOUISVILLE, KY, March 19, 2009 – Byron J. Bunker, Center Director, Heavy-Duty Onroad Center, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today thanked truck and engine industry executives and the diesel exhaust fluid supply chain for their commitment to the development, commercialization and advocacy of technologies to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality in line with 2010 emissions targets – targets Bunker says provide “huge health and welfare benefits for the hearts, lungs and lives of truckers as well as communities.”
03/02/2009:	Mederma Skin Care for Scars Proven to Improve Appearance of Scars
	New study shows Mederma(R)'s efficacy. Study results published recently in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and conducted by Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, a clinical and research dermatologist, with a special interest in problems associated with skin, hair and nails show the proprietary blend of ingredients in Mederma(R) work to improve the appearance of scars.
01/16/2009:	Unifi Expands REPREVE Product Line
	GREENSBORO, N.C. - January 16, 2009 - Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) continues to expand its REPREVE brand product offering with the launch of REPREVE polyester staple fiber. REPREVE polyester staple fiber is made from 100% recycled materials for use in spun yarns, including Open-End, Ring and Jet Spun.
01/13/2009:	New Study Benchmarks Truck Industry Preference for EPA 2010 Emissions Technologies
	GREENSBORO, N.C. - January 12, 2009 - With one year to go before the new EPA 2010 emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines go into effect, a national research study conducted in November 2008 by Quixote Group Research indicates that purchase consideration for SCR (selective catalytic reduction) is nearly twice the level of increased EGR. The online study was fielded among small and large fleet managers, owner operators and maintenance managers on behalf of the North American Heavy Duty SCR Stakeholders Group and FactsAboutSCR.com, and has a margin of error of + or - 3.4 percent.
01/12/2009:	Unifi Announces Online Fabric Certification for its Branded Products
	GREENSBORO, N.C. - January 12, 2009 - Unifi, Inc. (UFI) has partnered with TEXbase, Inc. to launch a new online fabric certification program for all Unifi branded products. The new system will automate and expedite the certification of fabrics, streamlining the development process for new and existing customers. Additionally, the new program will provide brands and retailers with a global online fabric library, where they can search for Unifi certified products.
12/15/2008:	Urea Supply Will Be Ample, OEMs, Truck Stops Predict
	This story appears in the Dec. 15 print edition of Transport Topics. Truck manufacturers and truck-stop chains said their customers would find adequate supplies of urea around the nation when new heavy-duty diesel engines that utilize selective catalytic conversion hit the road in 2010 models.
12/11/2008:	Daimler delivers 232 natural gas Sterling trucks to West Coast port truckers (Truck News)
	Daimler Trucks North America delivered 132 LNG trucks to California Cartage Company and 100 LNG trucks for the ports' Clean Truck Program. California Cartage received nearly US$12 million in grant funding to green its fleet. (Coverage from Truck News)
12/11/2008:	Daimler Delivers Natural Gas Trucks (eTrucker)
	Owner-operators contracted to drayage company California Cartage are gaining access to new liquefied natural gas-powered trucks from Daimler Trucks North America under a program to clear the air and reduce pollution at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. (Coverage from eTrucker.com)
12/08/2008:	Daimler Trucks North America Delivers One Of The Nation's First And Largest Near-Zero Emission Natural Gas Truck Fleets
	Daimler Trucks North America today held events celebrating delivery of 132 new natural gas (NG)-fueled tractors to drivers who contract with California Cartage Company and 100 new NG trucks for the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles' Clean Truck Program.
12/05/2008:	Freightliner Committed to the Vocational Market
	Freightliner Trucks, the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America serving GVW Class 3-8 trucks and a Daimler AG company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, offers an updated vision and commitment to growing its share and expanding its coverage of the vocational market.
12/02/2008:	SCR Benchmarking Research - Quixote Group presentation
	Results from the benchmarking study conducted by Quixote Group and presented at the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum in San Diego (November 2008).
11/14/2008:	Quixote Group presents research results at Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum
	Quixote Group presented data from an exclusive survey designed to measure the awareness and consideration for technologies to meet the strict EPA 2010 standards for heavy duty trucks. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum was held in San Diego on November 11-12, 2008.
10/31/2008:	FactsAboutSCR.com Clears the Air on Diesel Emissions
	Working in concert with the more than 200 companies, government agencies and organizations represented by the North American SCR Stakeholders Group, Quixote Group announced the launch of FactsAboutSCR.com, a cross-industry news and information resource dedicated to “all SCR all the time” updates on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for the commercial vehicles sector. The new site is the first-of-its-kind dedicated to the introduction of SCR emissions control technology and the rollout of the SCR-enabling diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) infrastructure which will be need to be in place to meet fleet and drivers’ needs as well as EPA 2010 emissions control requirements.
10/21/2008:	Expert interview - Dave Siler (Detroit Diesel) talks about 2010 engines
	Dave Siler, director of marketing for Detroit Diesel, gives a short primer of what carriers can expect from the new 2010 engine, including how SCR (selective catalytic reduction) works to the role DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) plays in reducing diesel emissions. Featured on Big Truck TV.
10/17/2008:	Workers Compensation is a People Business
	Workers compensation is a people business. This concept is simple to say but, too often, difficult to execute, especially given our reliance on technology and mass communications. One workers compensation provider offers insight thanks to their specialized expertise in workers compensation. Key Risk maintains its sole focus on workers compensation while the industry leans toward bundling multiple lines of coverage. In 2007, Key Risk delivered better outcomes and outperformed the industry significantly.
10/06/2008:	Unifi Launches Repreve.com website
	GREENSBORO, N.C. - October 6, 2008 - Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), a diversified producer and processor of polyester and nylon yarns, unveiled a new consumer-focused, interactive website as part of its new “Repreve®. For the Planet.” campaign. The new website, www.repreve.com, is focused on educating users about the positive environmental benefits of Repreve®, Unifi’s family of 100% recycled yarns and the importance of resource and energy conservation and recycling. The interactive site allows users to explore, learn and engage in helping the environment.
10/02/2008:	Quixote Group helps clear the air with launch of SCR website
	Working in concert with the more than 200 companies, government agencies and organizations represented by the North American SCR Stakeholders Group, Quixote Group today announced the launch of FactsAboutSCR.com, a cross-industry news and information resource dedicated to “all SCR all the time” updates on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for the commercial vehicles sector.