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Brilliant Sky Toys & Books® to Incorporate AblePlay® Rating System to Assess Toys for Children with Special Needs
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books® is thrilled to announce that beginning May 20th, all merchandise that has been rated by Able Play.org will be cross referenced to the AblePlay RatingTM System providing information on its use for children with special needs. This move towards becoming a greater... - May 19, 2009 - Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Deer Park
Inspiration Comes from Personal Tragedy
A recent loss in the family - her beloved brother's accidental death - led US-based French artist Anne-Laure Lavagna in new artistic directions. - May 19, 2009 - Century Finds
Discount Watch Store.com Announces Addition of Sector No Limits Watches
DiscountWatchStore.com, the leading online provider of discount quality watches, announces the addition of the Sector No Limits watch line to their online watch store inventory. “Sector watches are perfect for the thrill seeker in all of us,” says Zai Zhu, president and founder of... - May 18, 2009 - Discount Watch Store
Launch of Waterfront Trading 2airpurifier.com Online Store - Your No.1 Solution to Indoor Air Pollution & Contaminations
Indoor air pollution & contaminations is one of top 5 risks to human health - according to World Health Organization (WHO). Waterfront Trading online store www.2airpurifier.com serves to provide you with preventive measures against outbreak of diseases among others, swine flu & meningitis. - May 18, 2009 - Waterfront Trading
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books® at Deer Park Town Center Leads Franchise Into Green Design
Choice was not an option when Dave and Patty Parcheta, owners of their new Deer Park Town Center store partnered with Brilliant Sky Toys & Books®’ corporate designers to co-design the interior of Brilliant Sky Toys & Books®. They went “green” all the way to create the safest possible environment in which children and their families can explore and shop. - May 18, 2009 - Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Deer Park
4 Corners Maps Announces New Classroom Map Sets & Packages
4 Corners Maps has new classroom map products including History Map Sets, Continental Wall Map Sets and State Wall Map/Desk Map Packages. Maps are available on pull down spring rollers and/or floor stand flip charts. They are competitively priced and are currently available for shipping at no extra cost. - May 18, 2009 - 4 Corners Maps
Luxe & Liberty Unveils Website Highlighting Luxurious American Made Decor & Gifts
Luxe & Liberty announces their luxury retail website, www.luxeandliberty.com. Luxe & Liberty’s mission is to highlight superior American craftsmanship, while providing a one-stop, luxury shopping experience with outstanding customer service. The Luxe & Liberty collection includes... - May 18, 2009 - Luxe & Liberty
Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Etsy Twitter Team Uses Twitter to Introduce Consumers to the Virtual Sidewalk Sale
Who: The Etsy Twitter Team. What: Huge Virtual Sidewalk Sale. When: May 17 - 23, 2009. Where: http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com. Why: To introduce shoppers to the wonderful and talented artisans and artists of the Etsy Twitter Team and the world of Handmade on Etsy.com. - May 18, 2009 - Etsy Twitter Team
New Book on Immortality Provides Alternative Preventative Health Practices to Increase Life Expectancy and Decrease Health Care Costs
Martin K. Ettington’s newly revised book, Immortality: A History and How to Guide (Revised 2009), Or How to live to 150 Years and beyond, includes chapters on the Spiritual, Energy, and Physical bodies we all have, and how to synchronize them to increase everyone’s long term health. Given the current national debate on health care plans and the need to improve preventative health planning to save money, it’s time for alternative views of human health and longevity to be seriously debated. - May 17, 2009 - M.K. Ettington Books
The Career Value Book: How to Land a Job in a Tough Economy
How does a job seeker stand out from a crowd of millions in today’s competitive market? Charismatic author and economic survivor William Uter has published an appropriate solution: The Career Value Book. Uter has been in the running with thousands of applicants competing for the same limited... - May 17, 2009 - Career Value Generation
NELSON WADE® Introduces a Full Line of Fabrics from SCABAL®.
NELSON WADE, designer of men and woman's fine custom apparel, is now offering a full line of fabrics from SCABAL. For more than 70 years, SCABAL has supplied exquisite fabrics to prestigious tailors and sought after designers the world over. To this day, SCABAL remains at the top of their game,... - May 17, 2009 - NELSON WADE
Scent.net, a Discount Perfume Retailer, Launches New Website & Offers Perfume Discounts During Grand Opening
Scent.net an emerging leader in the online discount perfume and fragrance sector has launched their new highly anticipated website. Included in the grand opening is a 10% discount to all shoppers through November 1st. - May 17, 2009 - Scent.net
Salvatore Publishing Releases "Darkside of the Planet" by David Lee Jones
March 15th, 2009 Salvatore publishing (London, England) releases "Darkside of the Planet" by new American author David Lee Jones. - May 17, 2009 - David Jones
Tucson Fitness Trainer and Personal Chef Team Up to Help Clients Cook Their Way Thin
Personal Trainer Ron Holland has seen his share of weight loss successes and failures over the years. With the goal of helping his clients minimize frustrating failures, Holland has developed a program to re-hab his clients’ bad eating habits with what he calls a “Kitchen... - May 17, 2009 - SWAT Personal Training
Keep Germ and Bacteria Free - Andrex On the Go Spray Launched
Andrex® is launching an Antibacterial Spray which is the most effective way of ensuring that not only are your hands bacteria free, so are any surfaces you touch are when you're out and about this summer. - May 17, 2009 - Andrex - Kimberly-Clark
New Book for Teen Girls Available July 31
Ashley and Tiana (ISBN 978-0-578-02239-0) is a new book about Hip Hop and punk culture in the 1980s independently published by author Jessica R. Dreistadt. It will be available for sale at www.ashleyandtiana.com on Friday July 31, 2009. - May 17, 2009 - Ashley and Tiana
The Retro "Pet Rock" is Born
The Retro Pet Rock, with a unique serial number and birth certificate, aka Obama Pet Rock "Bo" is scheduled for full release June 1, 2009. - May 16, 2009 - Retro Pet Rock, Inc.
Pets Rule at Snaggle Foot Birmingham
Snaggle Foot has a new boss: the pets of Birmingham. May’s launch of the newest franchise of the blooming national company that provides dog walks and pet care in a unique fashion sees the area’s furry, feathered, and even scaly family members hanging their name on the CEO door. And... - May 16, 2009 - Snaggle Foot Birmingham
ThinkFastMoveFaster.com Features Surfing Athlete
Social Media Site for Athletes Selects Julie Houston for Coveted Spot - May 16, 2009 - VABION, LLC
Replexion Anti Wrinkle Cream Launches Free Trial Program
Replexion free trial program lets customers try Replexion anti wrinkle cream before buying it. - May 16, 2009 - Replexion.com
Kelp Designs to Debut Eco-Friendly Collection at 2009 National Stationery Show
Kelp Designs (www.kelpdesigns.com), an environmentally friendly line of stationery and accessories, will peddle its papers direct to retailers for the first time at the National Stationery Show. - May 16, 2009 - Kelp Designs
Handmadenews.org - Online News for Artisans, by Artisans
HandmadeNews.org, a new e-newspaper shares news of handmade crafts and businesses. - May 16, 2009 - ArtFire
Hop Industries Introduces Twin Wire Spools
For over 30 years Hop Industries has been a name office dealers could trust for quality and low prices and are now introducing themselves to binderies and print shops across the US. - May 16, 2009 - Hop Industries Corporation
Tim Dahle Nissan Murray Announces the Arrival of the Nissan Cube Mobile Device
Utah's #1 Selling Nissan Dealership has the new Cube Mobile Device. - May 16, 2009 - Tim Dahle Nissan Murray
My Overstock Boutique Holds Denim Drive to Benefit Breast Cancer Research
My Overstock Boutique is consignment service for new clothing from specialty boutiques. The giant warehouse is offering its resale service to include gently used designer jeans with $5.00 of each pair sold going to benefit breast cancer research - May 16, 2009 - My Overstock Boutique
International Jewelry Designer to Exhibit at JCK Las Vegas
Designer Nikki Sedacca to present, “Unmistakably Nikki,” a new collection showcasing the designer’s signature wire-work and highly recognizable style. - May 16, 2009 - Nikki Sedacca enterprises, Inc.
VABION Launches New Chemo Brain eBook Guide
Ph.D. Cancer Survivor reveals program used to recover from chemo brain - May 16, 2009 - VABION, LLC
Wisconsinmade.com Joins Wisconsin Department of Tourism Efforts to Promote Wisconsin Travel
Summer is travel time in Wisconsin, and Wisconsinmade.com is joining the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to promote summer travel in Wisconsin. To help travelers plan a Wisconsin vacation, all Wisconsinmade.com travel books and recreational guides will be discounted 20%. - May 16, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Berkmar High School Student Wins Modest Prom Dress
A Hispanic high school senior was awarded a free modest prom dress from a local modest bridal and formalwear shop. Julia Kilgore, the owner of The Yellow Rose, awarded the dress from her shop based on merit. Kilgore called the dress the "Gloria Dress" as it was done in memory of Kilgore's sister who died of breast cancer at the age of 43. - May 16, 2009 - The Yellow Rose Bridal Shop
Sahara Smoke Updates Product Mix to Include New Al Fakher Coconut Charcoals
Sahara Smoke Company, a leader in the wholesale and distribution of hookahs and hookah related products will now carry Al Fakher’s new line of coconut charcoals. - May 16, 2009 - SSC
Hookah-Hookah.com Debuts Highly Anticipated Graham Cracker Flavor Today
Graham Cracker, the fifth flavor to be introduced by Hookah-Hookah this year is expected to boost sales and increase the company’s exposure in a competitive market. - May 16, 2009 - Hookah-Hookah.com
Hollywood Landmark Selling Costumes to the Public
The oldest and largest costume shop in the United States is selling thousands of garments directly from stock. - May 16, 2009 - Western Costume Company
RAP4 Walther P99 Paintball Pistol
The Walther P99 Paintball Pistol does not eject shell casings - it doesn't need them - which keeps the cost and cleanup time to a minimum. Up to 10 of .43 caliber paintballs are loaded into a magazine, and the magazine is inserted into the handgrip just like on a real handgun. Also like the real pistol, it stops shooting when it runs out of paintballs. The muzzle velocity is adjustable between 200fps and 300fps with an effective range of 20m (65ft) and maximum range of 50m (160ft). - May 16, 2009 - Real Action Paintball
Virginia Hayward Launches New Range of Sweet Hampers
In response to demand from its wholesalers, Virginia Hayward has launched a brand new range of sweet hampers which it will be distributing via its own website and through its wholesale partners. The brightly coloured selection includes a 'Blast from the Past' sweet hamper, filled with retro sweets... - May 16, 2009 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Office365 Launches Huge Green Office Products Area to Their Website
Office365, a wholly owned subsidiary of Romsey Associates Limited announces the creation of a dedicated area on their website for Green and Environmentally Friendly Office Products in its 2009 catalogue, The Green Office Products range features a wide selection of its most popular quality products for businesses including office products, furniture, facility and break room supplies, technology products, school supplies and much more. - May 16, 2009 - Office 365
Giantto Launches New Ad Campaign: Reckless Luxury
Luxury timepiece and jewelry powerhouse Giantto debuts in feature film "Next Day Air" and saves man’s life. Also, Presents annual JCK party in Las Vegas XS nightclub May 31st diamonds, exotic cars, and models, The Giantto Group up to its usual antics. Sports, celebrities, fashion, charities, and living the life of reckless luxury, luxury without consequenses, anywhere everywhere, all the time. - May 15, 2009 - The Giantto Group
Entrepreneurs Expand Marketing in Down Economy through Creative Networking
Stick-e ® Brands, the makers of Yoga Stick-e® Socks for that Barefoot Feeling! and other non-slip Yoga accessories is leveraging the strengths of other entrepreneurs and the media to reach far beyond their marketing budget. - May 15, 2009 - Stick-e Products LLC
Materials Calculator Benefits Construction and Landscape Project Planning
ATAK Trucking offers new materials calculator online to assist in planning for construction and landscaping projects. - May 15, 2009 - Atak Trucking
Alternative Motors Hires Matt Sharp as VP of Operations
Today, Alternative Motors announced the hiring of Mr. Matt Sharp as its Vice President of Operations. - May 15, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. Announces Completion of Business Combination with Clacendix, Inc.
Business combination should enable HealthWarehouse.com to accelerate expansion of industry-leading $3.50 prescription drug program - May 15, 2009 - Healthwarehouse.com, Inc.
Piensa Más Allá… Think Beyond… Again for the Palomita Education Fund
At Second Annual Pink Carpet Event The Palomita Education Fund Celebrates Creative Expression Within the Latino Community. - May 15, 2009 - Palomita Clothing
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Charles Dixon Joins the Team of ABB® Athletes
American Body Building welcomes IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Charles Dixon to the ABB® Team. - May 15, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Hookah-Hookah.com Experiences Success from the Release of Four New Flavors This Year
American shisha manufacturer, Hookah-Hookah continues to offer new world of taste and satisfaction with over 50 smooth flavors. - May 15, 2009 - Hookah-Hookah.com
Hookah Wholesaler Sahara Smoke Offers Fantasia Brand Shisha on Their Website
With the inclusion of Fantasia brand shisha on its website, Sahara Smoke continues to provide hookah fans with the most comprehensive selection of products available. - May 15, 2009 - SSC
This New MMA Brand is Sick
Sick Gear™…. for the "stand alone" extreme athlete. - May 15, 2009 - Sick Gear Inc.
Centuries-Old Perfumes Revived by Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi to Celebrate His Engagement
As a gift, to celebrate his engagement to Rita, the love of his life, His Serene Highness, Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi has commissioned an exquisite perfume, first crafted four hundred years ago by his ancestor, the then Prince of Piombino, for his Princess. - May 15, 2009 - Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi
The Encinitas Sports Festival Will be Filmed Live by uRide.tv
The San Diego Century Bike Ride, the AVIA Encinitas Triathlon and BikeWear World L.L.C…. - May 15, 2009 - BikeWear World
Land Warrior System Wireless Video Camera
The RAP4 Land Warrior System allows the users to capture audio and video, or photos, hands-free while in the action. The system has a built-in 32MB internal memory chip and it can be expanded for longer videos with a different SD memory card. The RAP4 Land Warrior System is designed for ease of use--it's ready at the push of a button. The system comes with all the cables to connect directly to a TV or PC for viewing. This makes sharing the captured photos and videos simple and easy. - May 15, 2009 - Real Action Paintball
INVISTA’S CORDURA® BRAND Team Sponsors Backpacker Magazine's 2009 Get Out More Tour
For the second year in a row, INVISTA’S CORDURA® brand team is sponsoring Backpacker magazine’s Get Out More Tour. Designated tour ambassadors Randy and Sherri Propster have hit the trail to put the brand’s durable products to the test. As the magazine’s ninth... - May 15, 2009 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
Sugarpuss London Relaunched and More Beautiful Than Ever
Sugarpuss London has consolidated it's image and is back with a new social network savvy, feature packed store that enables customers to search for items easily, read articles and features, and gossip with the team via Twitter. - May 15, 2009 - Sugarpuss London Limited