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July 2006 – Twenty years after introducing the first flavored vodka in the United States and igniting a category, Stolichnaya Authentic Russian Vodka will debut the world’s first blueberry-flavored vodka, Stoli Blueberi. To showcase the new product, Stoli turned to The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) to create specialty cocktails that reflect the new flavor.

Utilizing the incredibly talented supporters of DIFFA, which funds HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S., Stoli tapped into the creativity of its top patrons including fashion designers Patricia Field, Betsey Johnson, and Nicole Miller; model Maggie Rizer; and interior designer Barclay Butera to take on the challenge of building cocktails that would showcase this subtle and innovative vodka. Read more

July 2006 – Easily prune overhead branches without the hassles of ladders or step stools with the new cordless 18 Volt Rechargeable Pole Pruning Saw from Black & Decker.

While your feet are firmly on the ground, the Pole Pruning Saw reaches branches up to 14’ overhead.

The Cordless Pole Pruning Saw delivers optimum cutting performance from an 18 volt rechargeable battery, and cuts up to 150 1½” pine branches per charge. The 18 volt battery is interchangeable with other 18 volt Black & Decker products. Read more

July 2006—According to FBI reports, apartments are 85% more likely to be burglarized than traditional single family houses. But although they are more vulnerable to break-ins, very few of the 34 million apartments in the United States are protected by a security system. Sentinel Vision, a leading designer of premium mobile physical security solutions, aims to correct this security gap with its SafeScout security alarm and notification system. A small, easily-installed intelligent monitor, the SafeScout alarm system allows apartment dwellers and small business owners to safeguard their homes and property with an advanced security tool. Read more

June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoover today announced WindTunnel 2 technology, the next generation of the Hoover WindTunnel technology. Many conventional vacuum cleaners, by design, can scatter dirt back into the carpeting because the brush roll and airflow don't work in harmony. However, Hoover engineers developed the WindTunnel technology to lift and trap dirt without scattering it back into the carpet, which means the dirt ends up in the cleaner and not on the floor. The Hoover WindTunnel 2 uprights clean carpets better than any other leading brand*. Read more

June 28, 2006-- Quantum Intech, Inc., introduces their new product, emWave™ Personal Stress Reliever™, (www.emwave.com) which becomes available through its subsidiary HeartMath® LLC on June 28, 2006. emWave is an entertaining mobile handheld device the size of a cell phone. At only 2.2 ounces, it’s the smallest, lightest personal stress reliever on the market today. emWave users learn how to easily reduce stress -- such as anger, frustration, worry, and anxiety -- in real-time. HeartMath has earned a global reputation for their 15 years of innovative research on the relationship between stress and emotions. emWave represents a breakthrough in personal stress reduction technology. Read more

June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're a beginner cook or a gourmet chef, having the right ingredients at your fingertips makes cooking all the more enjoyable. And when it comes to cooking with herbs Frontgate's new AeroGarden is the simplest way to have the essentials right in your own kitchen - no green thumb required.

The AeroGarden is a real garden you can enjoy anywhere, without the constant care and attention you would normally need to give an outdoor or container garden. Healthy herbs, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, or chili peppers can all be grown right on your countertop. Read more

June 22, 2006 -- Cyberlux Corporation's EverOn Multi-Purpose Light is ideal for emergencies and everyday household use. It's a perfect gift for any homeowner. It can be ordered on www.luxsel.com for $14.99.

The EverOn is a versatile, practical, portable light for everyone who has experienced the unease and inconvenience of power outages. The EverOn contains 6 bright white and 4 amber diodal lighting elements that never require replacement. Read more

June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- What's strong and soft, but light as air? The DuraSuede bed, the most durable air-filled mattress ever launched, is the latest addition to the AeroBed product line. The DuraSuede will be available in July 2006 at Bed Bath & Beyond and Linens 'N Things.

The DuraSuede bed is unlike any temporary bed ever; it features a luxurious MicroSuede top surface so soft, it begs to be touched. Plus, the added layer of DuraTec fiber for triple seal protection provides up to 95 percent more strength than other brands. The look, the feel and even the smell are different in this stylish, contemporary design. The DuraSuede bed is perfect for consumers looking for a long-lasting, worry-free temporary bedding solution with the same convenience and quality of the original AeroBed. Read more

June 15, 2006--Summertime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, especially with the opening of farmer's markets across the country. However, keeping these foods fresh can be a challenge. According to a national survey sponsored by GE, 58 percent of consumers who responded to the survey admitted to discovering spoiled produce more often than any other item in their refrigerator. Read more

June 2006 - One of the main drawbacks to purchasing a bottle of fine wine is the pressure to finish it before the flavor and bouquet of the wine are altered. Once it has been uncorked, the air begins to oxidize the wine, causing it to spoil and the flavors to change drastically. Wine lovers often have this problem when they try to save an open bottle for another day. Now, whether you are opening a $15 bottle of merlot or a $300 bottle of Chateau Lafite, there are two new affordable ways to preserve your favorite wines at home or while dining at your favorite restaurant. The makers of the popular Pek Wine Steward introduce the VinoVault and the Preservino, two of the most effective and convenient wine preservation systems available today. Read more