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HD-DVD World Offers "The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration" on Blu-Ray at Huge Savings

HD-DVD World, one of the largest and oldest online entertainment retailers, is offering customers the highly anticipated "The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration" on Blu-Ray for 45% off it's SRP at it's flagship HDDVDWorld.Com site. - November 01, 2008 - DVD World Company

Two South Florida Companies Team Up to Promote Pool Safety Awareness

In response to the recent infant drowning incidents in Broward county, two South Florida-based businesses are teaming up to help raise awareness throughout the tri-county area about swimming pool safety. With the highest accidental drowning death rate in the U.S. for children aged 1 to 4, Florida... - October 25, 2008 - ThePoolZone.com

High Roller Toys Partners with Oriental Based Company to Introduce One of a Kind Tranquility Monkeys to Market

Local Company joins forces with China based vendor, to introduce unique hand carved, lustrously polished “tranquility” monkey statues to the consumer market. Intended primarily for “affluent purchasers”, this exciting and unusual high end product brings a sense of tranquility and mysticism to any setting. Offered as pairs, each is individually hand carved from red jade and as such, may be considered heirloom quality. - October 20, 2008 - High Roller Toys

Startup Grant Winners Open Family-Friendly Shop in Clintonville Ohio

Noah and Alissa DeRouchie, winners of the 2008 Just Start competition sponsored by Intuit, announce the grand opening of their Clintonville-based natural family store. - October 19, 2008 - Sprout Soup Inc

Bling Out a Myspace Page, or Just About Any Other Webpage, with AllAmericanBling.com's’ New Widget

AllAmericanBling.com has a new widget that works with MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, and other social networking sites, as well as iGoogle, and blogs called “The Top 10 Bling of the Week.” This widget is more than just a top 10 list. It is a window on what America considers bling. - October 19, 2008 - AllAmericanBling.com

VIP & Customizable Pacifiers a Hit with Stars Now Available in Canada

An international company begins selling personalized baby pacifiers to Canadians. - October 15, 2008 - Personalized Pacifiers

High Roller Toys Joins Forces with Artist Group SPI to Introduce Unique Marine End Tables to the Consumer Market

Local Company joins forces with vendor, SPI, to introduce unique marine accented end tables into the market. Intended primarily for “affluent purchasers,” this exciting and unusual high end product provides an air of exclusivity and charm to any room. Signed and bookmarked, each is heirloom quality and may be passed to future generations. - October 13, 2008 - High Roller Toys

Just Released, Cornhole Game Sets Available at the Click of a Mouse

Cornhole is catching on around the country at lightning speed. This game is easy, fun entertainment for any type of party or gathering. - October 10, 2008 - Gitty Outdoor Games

Teaching Children to Save Just Might be One Answer to the Economic Dilemma

Make More Cents Launches Online Store. - October 02, 2008 - Make More Cents

Baby Bling is More Than Tricked Out Pacifiers at AllAmericanBling.com’s Updated Baby Bling Page

AllAmericanBling.com’s updated Baby Bling page includes diapers, nursery décor, baby clothes, and car seats. - October 02, 2008 - AllAmericanBling.com

The English Store – A New Website to Source All Things English

The English Store (www.theenglishstore.co.uk) is an exciting and unique new website which allows buyers to source all things English at the click of a mouse. - October 02, 2008 - The English Store

Thumbthug.com Partners with the Apple iTunes App. Store to Offer iPhone Games to It's Gamers

Thumbthug.com, the Mobile Phone Gaming website has partnered with the Apple iTunes App. Store to offer a full range of iPhone and iPod gamers and applications to it's mobile phone games. Included in the offering are great iPhone mobile game titles like SEGA's Super Monkey Ball, Vivendi's Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D, THQ Wireless's STAR WARS The Force Unleashed and many more. - September 30, 2008 - Thumbthug.com

Thumbthug.com and It’s Games Partner Greystripe Offers Hands-on Mobile Games for Free

Thumbthug.com, the Mobile Gaming website and Greystripe, the mobile ad network, has partnered with Hands-On Mobile to deliver great new titles from Hands-On Mobile Games for free. - September 30, 2008 - Thumbthug.com

Poker Accessory and Apparel Website, DonkeyGear.net, Goes All in for U.S. Troops

Orlando-based poker accessories and apparel company, DonkeyGear, is donating apparel to show their support for U.S. troops. - September 24, 2008 - DonkeyGear

Great ExPETations to Donate 2% of all Profits to ASPCA

Every day unspeakable cruelty and horrific suffering is inflicted on innocent animals who, other than falling victim to those who torment them, would be wonderful companions and pets. Thankfully, organizations like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA http://www.aspca. - September 24, 2008 - Great ExPETations Inc

The New Apple iPod Reviews Are In: AllAmericanBling.com Has User Generated iPod Reviews at Their Updated iPod Reviews Page

The release of the New Apple iPod Nano, the New iPod Touch, the New iPod Classic, and the iPod Shuffle, has promted AllAmericanBling.com to update their iPod Reviews Page with honest, user driven reviews of all the new iPods. - September 23, 2008 - AllAmericanBling.com

Best2India.com to Offer Express Delivery of Gifts and Sweets on Diwali 2008

Indians across the globe can send diwali sweets and diwali gifts to their loved ones in India using Best2India's express diwali delivery at no extra cost. Best2India guarantees hand delivery of diwali gifts and sweets and freshness of sweets. - September 23, 2008 - Best2India

Online Site Forms Strategic Alliances with Vendors to Offers Products to Affluent Consumers

Local Company forms strategic alliances with vendors to introduce innovative new products for “affluent purchasers.” Those desiring exciting and unusual high end products may now acquire a variety of high and even heirloom quality products for themselves and loved ones from one trusted source. - September 22, 2008 - High Roller Toys

A Small Company Making a Big Difference by Creatively Empowering and Motivating Tweens and Teens to Make a Difference Today for a Better Tomorrow

dekoposh, Inc. releases their selections for Tween/Teen, Charity, and Celebrity for the month of September. dekoposh, Inc. believes in empowering tweens/teens to make a difference today for a better tomorrow by volunteering, giving back, and leading by example. dekoposh, Inc. is the premier designer of text messaging apparel. - September 09, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.

Stylish Clothes and Pawparazzi... Fur Get About It

Pawparazzi children's brand adds clothing line for collectable pets. - September 07, 2008 - Noodle Head

iPhone Bling: Now in 3G at AllAmericanBling.com

AllAmericanBling.com Has Added Apple iPhone 3G Accessories to Their Recently Updated iPhone Bling Pages. - September 04, 2008 - AllAmericanBling.com

Kids Toy Club Adds Innovative Resources to Help Educational Toy Buyers Make Smart Choices

The serious shopper would often struggle to make informed choices when it comes to Educational toys. Kids Toy Club has embarked on an initiative new in the toy retail business: supplying buyers with a resource library about child development and educational toys on its online store. - September 04, 2008 - Kids Toy Club

Toys: Online Toy Retailer Teams Up with Top Child Development Experts to Save Parents Time and Money

Online toy retailer, prodigytoysbaby.com has teamed up with top child development experts to assist parents in choosing appropriate toys for their child's age group. They bill themselves as the company that focuses on children's well-being instead of sales. According to prodigytoysbaby.com owner, Brian Santana, toy retailers need to take more responsibility for the type of toys they sell instead of offering the newest craze on the market that might have a negative impact on children. - August 31, 2008 - Prodigy Toys Baby

Sixteen Wins TDmonthly Top Toy 2008 Award

Sixteen, the highly acclaimed card game by Alpine Games, has won yet another award; TDmonthly's Top Toy 2008 Award. This award recognizes a combination of coveted qualities: superior design and materials, safety, excellent play value, innovation in the way the product is conceived and executed,... - August 19, 2008 - Alpine Games, LLC

Patch Products Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Smethport Specialty Co. and Lauri Product Lines

Acquisition to expand product offerings and market presence. - August 15, 2008 - Patch Products

Board Games for Pirates

Starlit Citadel; an online board games store, is holding a Talk Like a Pirate Day sale today, September 19, 2008 featuring a series of popular and award-winning pirate games. - August 07, 2008 - Starlit Citadel

Stay Home, Play a Game and Have Fun During Million Minute Family Challenge

Organizers of this year’s Million Minute Family Challenge™ are expecting game playing to be at an all-time high, considering that gas prices have set records and the costs of other entertainment options are increasing. “The idea of staying home and having a game night is... - August 06, 2008 - Patch Products

Disc-Golf Legend, Ralph Williamson Adopts Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can for Fun and Demonstration

Longest going unknown fad in the world that is helping children. - August 04, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.

Patch Products Games Will Entertain Red Robin Guests

Diners at Red Robin® restaurants nationwide will satisfy their minds along with their appetites when they play the award-winning Buzzword® game and the brand-new Buzzword Junior game. Patch Products and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers are teaming up to offer restaurant guests the chance to... - August 03, 2008 - Patch Products

Allamericanbling.com Has Updated Their Popular iPhone Bling Page

The Apple iPhone has become the icon of the American gadget driven lifestyle. This updated website helps consumers individualize their iPhone life with faceplates and other accessories. - July 28, 2008 - AllAmericanBling.com

Mamanista.com announces 2008 Tips for Traveling with Babies and Children

Mom-owned company helps parents travel in safety and style with their children. - July 14, 2008 - Mamanista.com

All American Made Flying Toy Guaranteed for Life

First American toy company to guarantee its green flying toy for life with all donations going to www.cannedwarwer4kids.org. - July 10, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.

Shocker Toys' Updated 2008 San Diego Comic Con Exclusives and Booth Info

Shocker Toys brings the best and newest toys and exclusives to the San Diego Comic Con show in July. - July 07, 2008 - Shocker Toys LLP

After Selling Over $100 Million in Balzac Toys, Mary Rodas is Now Giving Balzac2 Away for Free at BalzacToys.com

Mary Rodas, who was an original and youngest member ever admitted to the Hispanic American Hall of Fame and in her teens had her life story as the "Teenage Toy Tycoon" featured in magazines, newspapers, radio and television shows around the world, has announced that all Balzac2 balls are... - June 25, 2008 - Balzac Toys

Wiggle Giggle Learn Uses Authentic Early Education to Ensure Little Ones Grow to Love Learning

The research is clear - Parental interactions and the quality of the home environment have the single biggest affect on young children’s emergent literacy, social competence and overall educational success. "Mother Nature has plainly not entrusted the determination of our intellectual... - June 21, 2008 - Wiggle Giggle Learn

Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Figurines Now at Beacon’s Glow Collectibles

Did you know that Jim Shore, world-renowned folk artist, initially began his career as an engineer and honed his skills as both a sculptor and painter in his spare time? - June 20, 2008 - Beacon's Glow Collectibles

Derscheid Games Announces Bonus to First 100 Preorders of 18IA:Building Iowa's Railroads

Discounted preorders for the boardgame 18IA: Building Iowa's Railroads have begun, and include bonus material for the first 100 customers preordering. - June 18, 2008 - Derscheid Games

Patch Reaches Milestone of Selling 100 Million Puzzles

If you lined up the 105 million puzzles that Patch Products has sold, they would almost circle the globe. Patch Products has reached the milestone of selling more than 100 million puzzles since Fran and Bryce Patch founded the company in 1985. Laid end-to-end, the puzzles would cover 23,300... - June 13, 2008 - Patch Products

The Jungle Store Donates Products to Kids in Need

Online retailer TheJungleStore.com gives away toys to benefit local children’s charities. - June 07, 2008 - Virtual Inventories, Inc.

Buckale, LLC is Proud to Introduce the Toot Scoot, a New Bicycle Designed for Children Ages 2-5

The Toot Scoot is a bike intended for children ages 2-5. Designed in Wichita, Kansas by Buck Hale, it was created with no pedals or training wheels. This bike is perfect for teaching young children balance and coordination. Children sit on the seat while pushing off the ground with their feet,... - May 31, 2008 - Buckale, LLC

Play N Trade Raises Money for Local Schools and Celebrates 3 Day Grand Opening

Play N Trade, the fastest growing video game store worldwide, announces its "Games for Grades" program and celebrates its big Grand Opening Thursday June12th thru Saturday June 14th in Miami Lakes, Fl. - May 23, 2008 - Play N Trade Video Games

Troll and Toad Announces the Fonarow Collection of Board Games and RPGs Purchased for $150,000

Troll and Toad (www.trollandtoad.com) online retailer of collectible games made a purchase of $150,000 in Board Games and RPGs by one of the largest, or possibly largest private board game collectors in the world. Includes many rare and Out of Print games and games owned by Robert Charles, founder of Avalon Hill. - May 14, 2008 - Troll and Toad

Survive the Bad Economy - Fight Back for Free... Massive Motivation Can Make a Difference

In these hard economic times, it's nice to find a website that provides hope and motivation - for Free. - May 11, 2008 - P-R Posters Motivational Companies

Stuff a Bear at Stuff a Zoo....a Company with All the Right Stuff

Stuff a Zoo, an up and coming stuffable animal company, is working its way to the top of the teddy bear stuffing industry. - May 08, 2008 - Stuff a Zoo

Moon Costumes Adds School Purchase Order System

Moon Costumes, one of the internet's largest and best known costume suppliers has added a new invoicing system geared towards handling school purchase orders. - May 07, 2008 - Moon Costumes

World Puts on a (Slightly) Happy Face, Suggests New Data

Emotibles.com, a popular online destination for self-expression, has been busy crunching numbers in an effort to track global mood trends in recent months. Based on user-generated content, the site's data suggest that the moods of people worldwide have tilted to "slightly positive” this... - May 07, 2008 - Emotibles.com

Southern California Business Women Show Strength in Numbers - Local Baby, Children, Maternity and Gift Designers Team Up to Open Wholesale Showroom

Retail buyers from all over Southern California have been invited to the Grand Opening of My Wholesale Baby – The Showroom on Thursday, May 15th at 7:30 p.m. - 15791 Rockfield, Suite O, Irvine, California. The evening will be open to industry guests where they can view samples from all of the designer’s collections. - May 05, 2008 - My Wholesale Baby

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