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Memory Foam Mattresses Are on the Increase in the UK
Traditionally the UK slept on spring mattresses but Ashley Hall discovers that things are changing fast in the UK - October 24, 2007 - Simply Sleep Mattresses
GAMUT Systems Launches New Adjustable Tilt & Swivel (ATS) Stand for Transaction Terminals
GAMUT Systems launches newly engineered adjustable tilt & swivel metal stand for payment terminals compatible with products from Hand Held Products, Ingenico, TOPAZ, Hypercom, Verifone and Symbol companies. - October 24, 2007 - GAMUT Systems
Entrepreneur’s Franchised Spa Concept Has Promise of Being a Hands-Down Winner
Hand and Stone Massage Spa Embraces America’s Love Affair with Indulgent, Affordable and Therapeutic Massage Services - October 24, 2007 - Hand and Stone Massage Spa
Smitten Baby Unveils New Smitten Bottles Baby Product Line for Retailers Targeting Gen-Y Parents
Smitten Baby (www.SmittenBaby.com) is making waves in the baby product industry with the release of their new funky, contemporary, and artistically-designed Smitten Bottles – the first baby bottles to take advantage of recent baby product trends targeting young parents. - October 24, 2007 - Smitten Baby Inc.
The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Names Time Warner Cable Premier Sponsor
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, has announced that Time Warner Cable, the second-largest telecommunications operator in the United States, will be the premier sponsor of the 2007 Annual Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday,... - October 24, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Iatria Spa And Health Center Named To Women-Owned Businesses List
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the spa has been ranked on the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 annual list of women-owned businesses. The Raleigh-based Iatria Day Spa is one of the largest women-owned businesses in the Triangle with 65 employees. - October 24, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
eShave's Cutting Edge Holiday Gift Ideas
Turn the daily chore of shaving into a luxurious experience with these unique and artistic holiday gift ideas by ê Shave. - October 24, 2007 - êShave Inc.
Elaine O’Dell Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants
Elaine O’Dell joined HG Art and Framing Consultants as Sales Consultant. O’Dell began her art and framing career in 1996 at Corporate Art Services with Mark Tanenbaum in Orlando. There she gained experience working with clients and helping them choose the perfect artwork for their... - October 24, 2007 - HG Arts
Children’s Clothes Designers Vertbaudet Make Dressing Up Fun for Young Children
The award-winning children’s clothes designer and retailer Vertbaudet offers a new range of affordable and fun fancy dress for children aged between one and five. - October 24, 2007 - Vertbaudet
Luxury Bed Linen – Luxury of the Tsars
Alenska – the new synonym for Russian Linen - October 24, 2007 - Alenska
Golfballs.co.uk Announce a Free Personalisation Service with All New Confidence Golf 14-Way Divider Bags
Golfballs.co.uk has announced a free personalisation service with its latest range of Confidence Golf 14-Way Divider Bags - a perfect gift for any golf enthusiast or branding opportunity for corporate hospitality. - October 24, 2007 - The Sports HQ
The Sports HQ Announce The Introduction of 'Deal of the Day' to Its Affiliate Marketing Program
The Sports HQ has today launched a new offer to its affiliate members called ‘Deal of the Day.’ Each day a best-selling product is selected and promoted via a series of affiliate banners and text links. Products are selected by popularity and proven ability to convert traffic into sales. A communication is sent daily to all affiliates with promotional details and links to the Deal of the Day web-page. - October 24, 2007 - The Sports HQ
Taylor's Angels Teams Up with Heroes for Children
Taylor's Angels teams up with Heroes For Children for a charity drive during the holiday season. - October 24, 2007 - Taylor's Angels
Media Guru George Mc Quade to Speak at UCLA Entertainment Publicity Class
Mc Quade is speaking to the fall quarter 2007 UCLA Entertainment Publicity class, Tuesday, October 23 at 8:00, Geology Building, room 3656. The class is endorsed by EPPS, the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 66 and it is taught by one of Hollywood's famed Entertainment Publicists Julian Myers. - October 24, 2007 - MAYO Communications
A Must-Have: Mastercraft’s New Model Planes
Guaranteed savings await hobbyists and collectors as Mastercraft Collection’s new Biggest Model Airplanes, New Affordable Model Ships and Macho Tanks is set to be launched this fall. With a line of affordable collectibles as part of the New Collectors Series, Mastercraft also offers... - October 24, 2007 - Mastercraft Collection, LLC
Mobile Ad Pro Selected as Newest Member of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Mobile Ad Pro, a leading mobile outdoor advertising company located in Raleigh, has been selected as the newest member of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle). As the newest member, Mobile Ad Pro will be able to take advantage of the... - October 24, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
AsianAirfares.com Beats Closest Competitor 6 Out of 10 in International Travel Comparison
AsianAirfares.com Beats Closest Competitor 6 out of 10 in International Travel Comparison (Car Rentals, Hotels, Air Tickets, Cruises). - October 24, 2007 - Asian Airfares Group
Evidence Audio™ Introduces the Monorail™ Installation Signal Cable
Evidence Audio introduces the Monorail installation cable. The Monorail is an analog audio cable whose primary application is the transfer of a single channel of analog audio in small/tight spaces such as on pedal boards, inside racks and in studio consoles. - October 24, 2007 - Evidence Audio, Inc.
Lighting the Way to True Wedding Perfection: Candle Favors Now at My Wedding Favors.com
Online wedding favor & accessory boutique presents new line of romantic, playful, exciting candle favors and gifts. - October 24, 2007 - My Wedding Favors
Pete’s Gourmet Confections and Fudge Fatale Team Up to Announce the “Easy Fondue Party Pack”, Combining Their Award-Winning Products
Combine Pete's Gourmet Original Mallows and Fudge Fatale's Chocolate Sauce for a quick but decadent fondue. New Easy Fondue Party Pack makes it easier than ever to serve an impressive desert that will delight your guests and entice them to indulge in a gourmet treat. - October 24, 2007 - Pete's Gourmet Confections, Inc.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $13 Million in Grants to Improve Region’s Quality of Life
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees approved $12.9 million in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the seven-county region and beyond. The board approved the grants at its quarterly meeting in September. Organizations receiving... - October 24, 2007 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
New York City Based Graffinis Swimwear Blasts Its Way Into the World of Swimwear
Graffinis Swimwear headed by designer/president Paul Cartelli launches its 2008 collection in New York City. Taking subject matter from the most unlikely of places, Graffinis Swimwear relies on using photographic imagery from around the everyday streets of New York. To illustrate this design... - October 24, 2007 - Graffinis Swimwear
Bar Stools & Retro Diner Tables on Sale
New inventory arrivals of bar stools and retro diner tables - October 24, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
Pre-Game Sports Sponsors “Athletes of the Week” Segment on WATD’s “Sports Exchange”
The fall sports season is in full swing and more than a few local high school athletes have shined on the playing fields thus far. - October 24, 2007 - Pre-game Sports
SERCOS North America Welcomes Four New Members
Four leading industrial companies recently joined SERCOS N.A., the North American promotional alliance for the SERCOS interface®, as new OEM members. The Aagard Group, LLC of Alexandria, Minnesota designs, engineers and manufactures automated packaging machinery, including wrap around... - October 24, 2007 - SERCOS North America
SERCOS North America Offers Free SERCOS Interface Seminar
The SERCOS trade associations are hosting a free one-day seminar on the latest advances for SERCOS in motion, safety and I/O. Attendees will learn about advances in the fiber-optic based SERCOS II, the features and functions of the new Ethernet-based SERCOS III, CIP Safety for SERCOS, the new... - October 24, 2007 - SERCOS North America
Portland Open Studios 2007: Watch Artists at Work October 13-14 & 20-21
Portland Open Studios 2007 is your chance to see the whole picture of making art. Enter a studio, which can be a store front, an elaborate outbuilding surrounded by a luxurious garden or a more modest space inside a home or garage, to see a window into the creative mind at work. Once inside,... - October 24, 2007 - Portland Open Studios
The Hottest Sexy Halloween Costumes for 2007
This Halloween, adults in greater numbers than ever before are choosing sexy over spooky. As a result, leading online costume retailers have increased their offering of sexy Halloween costumes in an effort to scare up extra sales for Halloween 2007. Once almost exclusively a holiday for kids,... - October 23, 2007 - HalloweenAdventure.com
New Technology Defeats Moisture in Cold Attics and Potentially Enables Household Energy Savings
Ventotech is the spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden that develops and sells a new technology for cost- and energy efficient moisture and mold control for enclosed construction spaces such as cold attic spaces. The technology is based on years of research and the innovator is well known Professor Carl-Eric Hagentoft. Recently, a product line for cold pitched roofs and attics was released. Ventotech will attend the Roofex exhibition in Manchester, UK, 22nd of November. - October 23, 2007 - Ventotech AB
For Men Only: Sexy Gift Ends Your Yearly Gift Dilemma
Hair Care Down There announces the offer of an exclusive gift for women that relieves men of the confusion and frustration of shopping for their wife or girlfriend. Men can order the gift to go by asking for gift wrapping and a free card. - October 23, 2007 - Hair Care Down There
The Supplies Guys Launch TV Giveaway to Raise Awareness of Compatible Ink
Ink and toner retailer The Supplies Guys has launched a new Plasma TV giveaway program aimed at raising awareness of the significant costs savings that compatible ink can provide HP printer users. - October 23, 2007 - The Supplies Guys
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces Communications Committee
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced that the following women have been selected for the Communications Committee for the RPWF Speakers Forum: Angela Jamison, principal/owner of Communicopia Ann Marie Amico,... - October 23, 2007 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Women Presidents’ Organization to Honor Members at 10th Anniversary Gala
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will honor its members at its 10th Anniversary Gala at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Wednesday, Nov. 7. WPO members, sponsors, partners and board members will attend the event in celebration of the organization’s... - October 23, 2007 - Women President Organization
Magnetic Acupuncture Has Become a Popular Approach Utilized for Many Differing Ailments
AcuAids are small magnetic BeeBees placed on Acupuncture points, thus providing stimulation much like a needle. Acupuncture has become a popular approach utilized for many differing ailments. The most popular AcuAids products are for Facelift, Insomnia, Headaches, Weight loss and Stop Smoking,TMJ, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Leg Pain, Ankle Pain, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Better golf, Colds and Flu, Stress Relief. - October 23, 2007 - AcuAids
VinoLights Recycles Wine and Liqueur Bottles Into Beautiful Lamps
Unique custom made lights and lamps from recycled wine and liqueur bottles. - October 23, 2007 - VinoLights
PremiumPearl.com Named as One of Fashion Stylist's Top Picks
Lloyd Boston says PremiumPearl.com earrings are a must-have for weddings. - October 23, 2007 - PremiumPearl.com
PremiumPearl.com Unveils New Spring 2007 Fashion Collection
PremiumPearl.com introduces a stunning array of Baroque Tahitian Pearls in luminous shades of black, silver, lavender, and green. - October 23, 2007 - PremiumPearl.com
Wild Heart Ranch's "No More Night Mares" Plush Light Up Horses Receive Positive Consumer Response with Australian Specialty Retailer
Australia's love of horses bodes well for Wild Heart's line of magical plush horses and books based on legend about mythical wild horses. - October 23, 2007 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
Cushie Pushie Breastfeeding Gift Basket Premiers at La Leche League of Northern CA and HI Conference 2007
On October 12, the gift basket premiered at the La Leche League (LLL) of Northern California and Hawaii Conference 2007 for health care professionals and breastfeeding moms. - October 23, 2007 - Cushie Pushie Company
The New Cargo Pants Department at AllAmericanBling.com Makes it Easier for Consumers to Find Pants Capable of Carrying the Gear of the Busy American Lifestyle
iPhones. Razr Phones. iPods. Digital cameras. MP3 players. The average American carries more and more electronics with them. Not to mention the wallet, keys, and everything else a busy modern American carries beyond their electronic bling. How do consumers carry all of their cargo with them? More... - October 23, 2007 - AllAmericanBling.com
Customers Can Make Their Number Plates at Personallyyours.co.uk
Personallyyours.co.uk offers a great way of seeing the number plate before clients buy, with the “Make Your Own” number plate service. - October 23, 2007 - Personally Yours Registrations
Author Looks to Inherit Lee Child's Reacher Legacy with Fast-Paced Thriller Set in the Mist Shrouded Northwest
With his first novel "Honor Due," D. H. Brown delves into the life of the Major whose past has come back to bite him as he follows a trail that leads far beyond murder, into the darkest corners of men's hearts. - October 23, 2007 - Big River Press
Afrosphere Coalition's Day of Action for Darfur
The blogosphere takes action with a new focus, intent to raise concrete action that puts a stop to genocide. - October 23, 2007 - The Grassroute
Tripology Launches "Interviews with Travel Agents": Proving the Value of Expert Advice Vs. Online Booking
Tripology.com has launched a new series of "Interviews with Travel Agents" to provide insight into the indispensable value of obtaining the advice of experts rather than blindly booking online relying only on a short description and a photo or two of a destination. - October 22, 2007 - Tripology.com
Delightful Range of Satin Bridal Handbags Unveiled by Henry Kaye
Henry Kaye expands its range of satin wedding accessories by adding cute new styles of satin bridal handbags and wedding dolly bags. - October 22, 2007 - Henry Kaye
Revolutionary in Function and Design: the New Retail Management Software NTSwincash 7.20
The new generation of NTSwincash, a POS and retail management software is here. Developed with Java, based on modern SOA architecture, this new solution impresses with its contemporary design, the multiplicity of new functions and the possible use in the touchscreen mode. - October 22, 2007 - NTS New Technology Systems
Powerbilt Stand Bag and Head Cover with the Forgan Golf - Red Square Driver - from the Sports HQ
The Sports HQ has announced its latest promotion for the Forgan Golf Red Square 460cc Driver. The first 500 customers will receive a free Powerbilt Stand Bag. - October 22, 2007 - The Sports HQ
DVD Association Announces Results of Its 2007 Elections
New Officers, New Directors, and a new direction for the Association dedicated to development of DVD and related technologies. - October 22, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Upscale Plymouth Hair Salon Goes to “Great Lengths” to Make Customers Happy with their Hair
Now those who live south of Boston and on Cape Cod don’t have to travel very far to find a hair designer who is certified in designing and applying hair extensions. Elements the Salon, located in Plymouth, are one of only a few providers of customized hair extensions outside the Boston... - October 22, 2007 - Elements The Salon
Extra Help Arrives for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries at Area Agency on Aging in St. Joseph MI
The Working Together for Better Health Medicare Bus Tour arrived in St. Joseph MI to raise awareness and bring extra assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D enrollment assistance and Low Income Subsidies are the focus of an on-going effort of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging and CMS. - October 21, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV