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March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- deltathree, Inc., a leading provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions worldwide, and Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., announced today that joip, deltathree's newly formed consumer brand, will be the exclusive VoIP service provider for Panasonic's GLOBARANGE series of hybrid 2-line cordless phones. Through joip's VoIP offering and Panasonic's consumer electronics expertise, the two companies aim to create a global community by providing free calling between joip-enabled GLOBARANGE phones in all regions of the world.

GLOBARANGE phones are hybrid 2-line 5.8GHz and DECT** cordless phones, supporting both landline and joip-powered VoIP services. The phones allow calls to be made and received via both the VoIP line and a regular landline connection from any of its expandable cordless handsets. This innovative phone provides a solution for consumers who want to enjoy the best of both worlds: the traditional landline phone and VoIP. Consumers can maximize the benefits of VoIP service, including free and low-cost calls as well as advanced features, without the hassle of being tied to a computer or the need for an external adaptor. At the same time, they maintain their current landline service and traditional phone user experience. Read more

March 2007 – Honda Power Equipment is introducing the all-new EU6500is portable generator, adding greater power performance to its popular EU family of portable generators. The EU6500is delivers more of what Honda generator customers have come to expect from Honda’s EU series: fuel efficiency, clean power output and super quiet operation in a portable package.

“With its superior design, technology and packaging, the all-new EU6500is offers all the best for portable home, work or play power applications,” said Honda Power Equipment vice president, Steve Bailey. “In today’s marketplace, consumers are demanding the most durable and reliable generators to help them in a variety of emergency, industrial or recreational situations, and we are ready to meet that demand with our new EU6500is.” Read more

Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grill Daddy "cleans like a mother" and The Grill Baby from the Grill Daddy Brush Company are specifically designed to thoroughly, quickly, and easily clean a barbeque grill with the power of water.

The Grill Daddy for large grills or The Grill Baby for small grills fill with water. Simply preheat the grill and then brush clean releasing water as you go to rinse away burnt on food particles, dirt, grease and bacteria. The water turns to steam when it hits the hot grill leaving the grill sparkling clean and sanitized. They are available online at www.grilldaddy.net. Read more

Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- No matter which way you spin it, laundry is a fact of life. In fact, it has been said that 35 billion loads of wash are done in the U.S. each year. To help consumers get more done in less time -- and with less money and fewer resources -- Whirlpool brand has been busy enhancing the styling and features of America's best-selling front loader, the Duet. Backed with the advanced technology and sleek new look and feel that consumers demanded, Whirlpool brand today unveiled the new Duet HT washer and dryer at the International Builders' Show.

To save time, the large capacity and speed of the pair lets you wash 16 pairs of jeans in a single load while using half the water and energy.* The washer saves up to 70 percent more energy and uses 70 percent less water.** Read more

Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whirlpool brand continues to provide innovative ways for consumers to transform their laundry rooms into functional spaces that are both efficient and organized. To further advance the ever-evolving laundry room, Whirlpool brand has launched the Laundry 123 suite of custom laundry options that gives consumers instant solutions for organizing, sorting, treating and folding within the laundry space. The new line will include vertical laundry towers, horizontal pedestals, a laundry worksurface and a slide-out worksurface for stacked pairs.

"People are leading very busy lives and are looking for solutions that will enable them to work smarter in the home," said Jill Dugan-Miller, brand manager for Laundry 123 products for Whirlpool brand. "Whirlpool continues to be on the cutting edge of laundry. Whirlpool Laundry 123 solutions are the next step in the evolution of the laundry room, helping consumers utilize space that they previously considered unusable and streamlining the entire laundry process." Read more

Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- FLAVIA, the pioneers of single-serve, brew-by-pack beverage systems, announced today the addition of a sustainable coffee to its selection of over 30 drinks. Kenyan Dawn will be made with Kenyan Arabica, which is renowned among coffee connoisseurs for its wonderfully refreshing smoothness, fruity flavors and lingering sweet aftertaste.

"By drinking Kenyan Dawn, consumers can help support over 2,500 farmers in the Kiambu district of Kenya," said Frank LaRusso, B2C Channel Manager for FLAVIA. "The introduction of Kenyan Dawn signals not only a continued commitment by FLAVIA to developing high-quality, premium coffees but also to improving the lives of our farmers and their families in Kiambu, Kenya." Read more

Jan. 2007 – FoodNetwork Television has aired a nationwide special mini-series titled “Gadgetmania”. Guy Fieri, FoodNetwork Star 2006, hosted “Gotta Get It!” and introduced the 43” diameter Cook-N-Dine table during an editorial segment of the show. The Rossiter family of Davie, FL, showed off their Cook-N-Dine skills within the breathtaking setting of their large-scale, high-end outdoor kitchen. “We entertain a lot.” says Mrs. Rossiter. “The Cook-N-Dine fits in just perfect for our need to prepare quick, complete meals for family or guests on our patio. Besides, the clean-up is done in a breeze.”

Host Guy Fieri states “Other cooking or grilling devices need a lot more heat and power to achieve the same cooking results”. Because the food is in direct contact with the heat source, up to 430 degrees F is plenty to perfectly sear meats and roast fish, or to grill fresh vegetables. Plus, with a Cook-N-Dine, you can forget about pre-heating time or messy prep-work. Read more

Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondering what to get the oenophile on your list? One gift sure to impress even the most discriminating connoisseur is a fully stocked wine cellar. According to Jennifer Uihlein Straszewski, president of U-Line Corporation, today's popular and stylish wine storage appliances make it possible and practical.

In just 15 to 24 inches of space underneath your countertop, you can have a cellar-like atmosphere perfect for storing and showcasing wine. U-Line, manufacturer of the Wine Captain wine storage and preservation appliances, offers something to please every palette, from traditional cabinets to stylish drawer systems that hold 24 to 48 standard bottles. Read more

Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The most powerful model of the essential KitchenAid Stand Mixer is now available in "true metal" Brushed Nickel and Satin Copper versions exclusively at Williams-Sonoma. These limited edition Professional 620 models, priced at $899, feature plated nickel and copper housings, instead of the painted, metallic-on-zinc finishes found on other KitchenAid mixers.

"This is truly the ultimate version of the ultimate countertop appliance," notes KitchenAid Marketing Director Brian Maynard. "It's designed to be used often and displayed prominently." Read more

November 27, 2006 -- With consumers continuing to seek ways to simplify their lives and cut back on time-consuming domestic activities, Dow Fiber Solutions presents DOW XLA™ fiber – a revolutionary fiber – the first and only stretch solution that can be combined with true non-iron finishes to create the ultimate shirt for today’s busy lifestyles.

According to a national survey by Whirlpool Company1, ironing ranks high on consumers’ list of most hated tasks. In fact, nearly one in three people would rather go to the dentist than iron. Ironing ranks second, behind cleaning the bathroom, among most detested domestic chores. Thirty-one percent surveyed dislike ironing so much they never do it all. According to the Clothing Care Habits and Practices Survey2, 75 percent of all clothes are sent to the dry cleaners to remove wrinkles and odors – not to remove visible stains. For these people, they have to look no further for a shirt that finally offers stretch comfort without the need to iron. Read more