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November 21– As college sports fans and alumni cheer their teams onto victory this holiday season, collegiate branded products such as the Coola Can refrigerator top gift wish lists from coast to coast. The eye-catching can-shaped Coola Can refrigerator by Creative Cooling is available in more than 60 collegiate logos and is the perfect second refrigerator for any home.

With striking designs and a unique cylindrical top-loading shape, the Coola Can is the “fun fridge” that holds up to sixty cans of any beverage making it ideal for a large gathering or relaxing time at home. Coola Can refrigerators feature interchangeable graphic wraps with collegiate logos from universities and colleges in the SEC, Big 12, ACC and Big Ten sports conferences as well as fun designs. Read more

November 21, 2006 -- A turkey will be cooked live, on national television, for the first time when the Turbochef 30” Double Wall Speedcook Oven is featured on ABC’s Good Morning America on Thanksgiving Day. Television audiences and home chefs across the country will have the opportunity to see TurboChef’s innovative Speedcook technology in action when Good Morning America food editor Sara Moulton will prepare a fresh turkey and cook it during the show. Using this revolutionary oven, a 12-pound turkey which normally cooks in about 4 hours, will cook in 42 minutes. Read more

November 16, 2006 -- When it comes to good oral hygiene, making sure children learn to brush their teeth regularly and thoroughly is just part of the game. According to many dental and health professionals, toothbrush care is just as important as caring for the teeth themselves.

Many a bathroom counter bears a scary resemblance to a round of pick-up sticks – with kids’ and possibly even adults’ toothbrushes strewn randomly across the surface, and each other. When left lying by the sink, toothbrushes are far more likely to remain in contact with moisture and germs, says Dr. Fresh, the Buena Park, California based creator of the popular FIREFLY® TOOTHBRUSH. Dr. Fresh offers these tips to help keep toothbrushes at the top of their game: Read more

November 15, 2006—Commercial infrared grilling systems that restaurant chefs have used for years to create award-winning meals are now available to backyard cooks who want to serve up the juiciest, tastiest grilled foods right at home.

Char-Broil, the leading brand in outdoor gas grills, is launching the new Char-Broil TEC Series featuring the next-generation, glass-top infrared burners from the pioneer of infrared cooking, Thermal Engineering Corporation. Read more

Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether the cook on your gift list is a big time "foodie" or a dabbler in the culinary arts, KitchenAid offers a wide selection of cooking tools that are sure to be appreciated in any kitchen.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer & Attachments
Ask any serious cook what's on their must-have list and if they don't already own one, a stand mixer is likely to be at the very top. Beyond its timeless design and eye-catching colors, the stand mixer is the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen. The secret to its ingenious design is a hub that accommodates more than a dozen optional attachments, each of which taps a powerful motor to perform a different function. So beyond making cakes, cookies and bread dough, the stand mixer can do everything from grinding meat and slicing vegetables to rolling out pasta dough and making ice cream. Read more

Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- FLAVIA, the pioneers of single- serve beverage systems, is unveiling its latest addition, FLAVIA Fusion Deluxe, a premium version of the award winning FLAVIA Fusion. Launching exclusively at Bloomingdale's in mid-December, the FLAVIA Fusion Deluxe will feature new upgrades including a stainless steel finish, which make it a perfect complement to any home decor.

FLAVIA Fusion Deluxe will be in Bloomingdale's stores nationwide in mid- December and includes the following upgrades: Read more

October 19, 2006-Are Americans ready for a $50,000 bed? An Israeli company thinks so. Hollandia International, which sells $10,000 to $50,000 sleep systems worldwide, today announced the U.S. debut of its collection of luxury, high-end sleep systems. The company has opened its first American retail location at Philadelphia's Marketplace Design Center, and plans to open additional locations in leading luxury retail centers throughout the Northeast starting this holiday season.

What makes a bed worth $10,000 and up? It's part art, part science, and all luxury. Overseas, in places such as Australia, Iceland, Cyprus, Portugal, and South Africa, Hollandia has long been considered the definition of luxury in the bedroom category. The beds have been purchased by CEOs and celebrities alike-as well as ordinary people-all seeking the ultimate bedroom experience. It's a rush to comfort and luxury that is just now catching on in American bedrooms. In a country in which "best-of-the-best" brands quickly become icons of style and luxury, American consumers and designers now possess the answer to the question, "Who makes the best beds in the world?" Read more

October 16, 2006 – Premium home appliance manufacturer Bosch, producer of versatile food preparation machines, high efficiency dishwashers and advanced convection ranges, has unveiled its first immersion hand blender for the “on-the-go” gourmet. The MIXXO by Bosch, launched in partnership with celebrity chef Todd English as part of his popular Todd English Collection, is a revolutionary handheld blender that prepares scrumptious sauces and refreshing drinks without the hassle of a cord or plug.

In addition, the MIXXO is one of the very first kitchen appliances to utilize a powerful and efficient lithium ion battery. The positive benefits of this are immediate: (1) less charging/recharging time, as it requires only 2 hours right before its first use; (2) up to 20 minutes of continuous blending; and (3) no overcharging or loss of battery power. The LED indicator conveniently displays the battery's power level at all times. Read more

October 13, 2006- With energy costs at their highest, it can be extremely costly to keep homes heated or air conditioned, especially in rooms that consistently remain too hot or cold. AirFlow Technology, a company that provides creative and affordable home comfort solutions, has developed the AirFlow Breeze to gently deliver warm or cool air just where you need it. This new product is based on an award-winning patent.

AirFlow Breeze works with a home’s existing central heating and cooling system to draw additional air to problem rooms. This safe and energy efficient solution provides an affordable alternative to window air conditioners, space heaters, costly attic fans and complex zoning systems. Read more

Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Gone forever are the days of frustrating, ineffective handheld cleaners. Loss of suction, poor pick-up and useless clogged filters will no longer interfere with your cleaning. The Dyson Root 6 delivers Dyson's patented Root Cyclone technology that never clogs and never loses suction in a handheld cleaner.

Like all Dyson vacuums, the new handheld uses patented Root Cyclone technology to spin dirt and dust out of the airflow at extremely high speeds, maintaining constant suction. The Dyson Root 6 has twice the suction of other handhelds in use. Existing handheld cleaners rely on filters and screens that clog and begin to lose suction and power from the moment they are turned on. This means crumbs, dust, and allergens are left hanging around your home. Read more