WealthTV Lets Viewers Decide the Best Cars

Cars again? Guilty as charged. I'm basically a car guy . . . who respects the environment — LD

High Def TV Show to Highlight
the Best Cars for 2008

SAN DIEGO -- WealthTV, the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network in digital and high definition, announced today that its on-line polls are open for viewers to decide the best cars of 2008. WealthTV continues its tradition of allowing viewers to vote on the best cars in six categories. The categories are: The Most Luxurious SUV, the Best and Most Advanced Use of Hybrid Technology, the Most Luxurious Sedan, the Hottest Sports Car (under $50,000), the Hottest Sports Car (no price limit), and the Most Exciting New Release for 2008.

Viewers can vote directly on WealthTV's website, http://www.wealthtv.net; the winners will be announced on the website and featured on a special edition of the series 'Wealth on Wheels'.

This year WealthTV will be offering an added feature to the 'Wealth on Wheels: Viewer Choice Awards Special,' namely interactivity. Television viewers, using their remote control, will be able to view additional information on each highlighted car when they want it. Trivia questions, voting, and the ability to request a brochure will also be incorporated into the program.

"WealthTV is pleased to be able to take a show such as our Wealth on Wheels series to a whole new level," stated Charles Herring, president of WealthTV. "The viewer is put in control and the viewing experience is further enhanced with interactivity."

WealthTV's automotive series, 'Wealth on Wheels', highlights the newest trends in technology and luxury on the road. The series takes viewers inside the auto industry, speaking with leading industry experts from design to production to the major auto shows. 'Wealth on Wheels' introduces viewers to a world of class, elegance and speed in transportation.

About WealthTV
WealthTV is the premier lifestyle and entertainment network – the destination for exclusive and original programming, simultaneously transmitted in high definition and standard definition. WealthTV delivers informative shows that provide invaluable insights on what every American dreams of -- from travel secrets to fast cars, from proper etiquette to better investing, and much more. The network fills a television vacuum by delivering intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking entertainment and always-unbiased news from an insider's perspective.

If you would like more information, please contact Elizabeth Iverson or Charles Herring at (858) 270-6900 or find us on the web at http://www.wealthtv.net

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SOURCE: WealthTV

FROM THE PUBLISHER 10-27-07

Welcome. Have a seat. Grab a cup of your favorite brew & read on . . .

Regular GoodFluff visitors will have noted some changes, the most significant of which is the little lead-ins prior to each posted item. I have done this for several reasons:

FIRST — It seemed appropriate and logical to let you know why I’ve chosen a given article, but I wanted to do so in a crisp, snappy way. The bold part of the lead-in is a “theoretical” visitor (perhaps you) reacting to my post. The words and phrases after the bold lead-in are my response to the reader’s reaction, thus giving a sliver of insight into my choices.

SECOND — To confirm what I’ve said in a previous FROM THE PUBLISHER post: I do GoodFluff by hand, literally finger-thumb, finger-thumb, clickity-clack on the keyboard of my faithful old iMac. (The one whose base looks like a white basketball cut in half, with quarter-inch holes drilled in the top). There are no spiders, bots, assistants, Board of Directors, focus groups or consultants helping me along.

THIRD — To sprinkle the top of posted items with something personal in an effort to convince Internet heavyweights like BlogExplosion to review and accept GoodFluff as a legitimate Web site. If they don’t, then I have to rely on random click-through visitors like you to find (and share) GF.

That’s it for now. I have some errands to run. If things go well, I hope to swing back through my little backroom and serve up some fresh GoodFluff — hot from the virtual oven to be placed before your ever-hungry eyes . . .

Wishing you GoodFluff today & always . . — LD

Alaska Airlines Inaugurates Service to Kauai, Hawaii

Alaska? Hawaii? Talk about an extreme fly-over! Been to both states, courtesy of the US Navy, the world largest & cleanest nuclear force. — LD

SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines on Sunday will inaugurate year-round service to Lihue on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, becoming the only airline to fly the route nonstop. Alaska launched Seattle- Honolulu service on Oct. 12 and will begin Anchorage-Honolulu service on Dec. 9.

"Prized for its dramatic beauty, the island of Kauai is one of Hawaii's most popular destinations, making this new route the perfect complement to our new Honolulu service," said Gregg Saretsky, Alaska Airlines' executive vice president of flight and marketing. "Customers from the Pacific Northwest now have a convenient way to visit the 'garden isle' without having to change planes."

The new daily Seattle-Lihue flights depart Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 4:20 p.m. Pacific time and arrive in Lihue at 7:45 p.m. Hawaii time. Return flights depart Lihue at 9:15 p.m. Hawaii time and arrive in Seattle at 5:55 a.m. Pacific time. The schedule offers convenient connections for travelers in other cities served by Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air throughout the Pacific Northwest and state of Alaska.

The new flights are operated with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, accommodating 16 passengers in first class and 141 in the main cabin. All flights to Hawaii offer Hawaiian-themed beverage and meal service.

Customers in the main cabin are offered complimentary Mauna Loa macadamia nuts and a complimentary Mai Tai or POG juice, as well as a Hawaiian-themed meal-for-purchase option for $5. Customers in first class enjoy exotic meals such as macadamia nut-encrusted mahi mahi.

Inflight service includes Alaska Airlines' digEplayer, a personal entertainment system offering a variety of movies, television shows, music and other features. The rented systems include a channel devoted to Hawaii programming, including extreme surfing programs and the television show "Hawaii Five-O."

Alaska's Hawaii flights are available for purchase at alaskaair.com or by calling (800) ALASKAAIR. Alaska Airlines Vacations also offers a full line of vacation packages for travel to the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Packages include air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and tours.

Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, serve 92 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. This year Alaska Airlines celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking the airline's growth from a single-aircraft operation in 1932 to one of the largest U.S. carriers. For reservations, visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

SOURCE: Alaska Airlines

8 Finalists for 'My Comfy Home Coloring Contest'

This seems like a pretty blatant attempt at advertorial promotion! You nailed me on this one. Somebody on the list is from Dade City, about an hour away from where I live. I gotta support the home team. And if they win . . . “Cool!” — LD

Eight Finalist Families Competing
for a $15,000 Home Comfort Makeover;
Vote Deadline is Nov. 27

TYLER, Texas -- Constantly vacuuming, dusting and wiping down surfaces will soon become a thing of the past for one lucky family. American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning announces eight finalists in its My Comfy Home Coloring Contest and invites America to vote online at http://www.americanstandardair.com/comfy for the family they think is most in need of a home makeover valued at $15,000, including a consultation with home comfort expert and author Hannah Keeley. The deadline for voting is November 27, 2007.

The contest invited families to drop their dust cloths and pick up some crayons to work together on their entries. Parents or caregivers were asked to submit a 100-word essay on why they wanted to make their home more comfortable, and their child was asked to draw a picture of their home.

Judges sifted through entries from around the nation to select the finalists.

Americans are invited to view families' stories and illustrations online and vote for one of the following:

-- The Campagne family, Tucson, Ariz.
-- The Hernandez family, Dade City, Fla.
-- The Oakley family, Des Moines, Iowa
-- The Pieper-Hemmings family, Hendersonville, Tenn.
-- The Preston family, Willow Grove, Pa.
-- The Stannard family, Kent, Wash.
-- The Tuznik family, La Port, Ind.
-- The Wertanen family, Coloma, Mich.

Entries described and illustrated everything from an allergy-prone family of 10 that stirs up dirt, dust and dander, to a home with poor indoor air caused in part by two pet hamsters named "Munchkin" and "Luey."

One winner will receive a prize package that includes:

-- A complete home comfort system featuring the American Standard AccuClean(TM) whole-home air filtration system
-- A half-day in-home consulting session with Hannah Keeley
-- A signed copy of Keeley's new book, Hannah Keeley's Total Mom Makeover
-- A Comfy Pajama Jam party for the kids, which includes $250 cash and eight American Standard goody bags

In addition, seven runners-up will receive a free, in-home assessment of their heating and air conditioning system; a $1,000 discount on a new American Standard comfort system; a signed copy of Hannah Keeley's Total Mom Makeover; and a goody pack for kids. The winners will be named in mid-December. Americans are invited to check back on http://www.americanstandardair.com/comfy to see who wins.

Help Your Family Breathe Easier
The contest is designed to help families make their homes cleaner and more comfortable without all the trouble and time. Part of the solution is the American Standard AccuClean whole-home air filtration system, which removes up to 99.98 percent of the dirt, dust, pet dander and pollen from your filtered air.

"Less dirt in your air not only means a healthier and more comfortable living environment, but it means less house work because fewer dust particles settle on your furniture or get stirred up by your vacuum," says Joyce Warrington, brand director, American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning. "The My Comfy Home Coloring Contest is an opportunity for families to win a home comfort makeover and learn about easy tips they can implement."

About American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning
American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning provides air conditioning systems and services for residential and light commercial applications. The business is part of American Standard Companies (NYSE: ASD), which generated 2006 global sales of $11.2 billion. On Feb.1, American Standard Companies announced plans to separate its three businesses. Since then, the company completed the spinoff of its vehicle control systems business as an independent company known as WABCO (NYSE: WBC). The company also agreed to sell its bath and kitchen business to funds advised by Bain Capital Partners, LLC, and expects to complete the sale on or about Oct. 31. American Standard Companies plans to change its name to Trane by the end of this year and will continue to sell premium air conditioning systems and services under both the Trane(R) and American Standard(R) brands. In 2006, the global air conditioning systems and services business generated revenues of $6.8 billion with 29,000 employees.

SOURCE: American Standard Companies

New Book Relects on ‘The Scattered Italians'

That’s funny, you don’t look Italian. Only on my mother’s side. She made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.— LD

Italian-American Examines Historical and Personal Past,
Reveals Key to Self-Authenticity in New Book

KAILUA, Hawaii -- "The Scattered Italians: Reflections on a Heroic Journey" (published by AuthorHouse - http://www.authorhouse.com), the new book by Thomas Gambino, is an impressively deep and revealing book, filled with the gusto and love of life which permeates the core issues of discovering one's roots and thus one's true identity. This nonfiction book interlaces historical factors with behavioral characteristics leading to conclusions affecting over 25 million Italian-Americans and potentially many other hyphenated citizens of the world.

Covering more than three millennia - from pre-Rome to the present, from Caesar to the Gambino family - "The Scattered Italians" invites readers to become familiar with the people who shaped the distant past and have contributed to how Italians live in the present.

Gambino uncovers links between past and present to establish proof of cultural norms, mores and customs. He examines how an agriculturally based Euro-Latin society evolved, at times painfully, into an industrially based North American one. The why, when, where and how of Italian immigration to the United States is explored, and each generation's progress is monitored to show the ups and downs of assimilation.

Gambino explains that present-day Italian-Americans, both as individuals and as a culture, are a discounted version of the original and are living the dilemma of a split personality. Seeking an authentic self can be elusive and frustrating. However, "The Scattered Italians" reveals an uplifting, practical formula for self-authenticity and redemption of the past.

"The Scattered Italians" is told in the author's delightful and often witty style for a pleasant, informative and entertaining read. Literary visits with some of the giants of history are blended with Gambino's personal anecdotes to deliver a fascinating epic on a human level.

Thomas Gambino was part of the airline industry for over 34 years, working his way through the ranks to become a senior director for a major carrier in Europe. His extensive travels, for both business and pleasure, have given him an international perspective which he shares with the reader in telling this significant tale. "The Scattered Italians" is his first book.

AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher (http://www.authorhouse.com) for emerging, self-published (http://www.authorhouse.com/GetPublished/FAQ.aspx) authors. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com.
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Tenth Annual DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair

You’re kidding! You watched that show? Yeah. I loved that crazy car. — LD

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Not far from its original filming location in Covington, Ga., the 10th annual DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair which will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the TV series, will take place at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2008.

Paying homage to the hit 1980's TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard," DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair will feature a full slate of county fair-related activities. The weekend, and going forward, will be produced by John & Elly Schneider and will encompass appearances and autograph sessions from show cast members including John Schneider (Bo Duke), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Tom Wopat (Luke Duke), James Best (Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane), Ben Jones (Cooter Davenport), Rick Hurst (Clettus Hogg) and Sonny Shroyer (Deputy Enos Strate). The event is attended by over 200,000 fans each and every year!

"Atlanta Motor Speedway is the perfect venue for the 2008 DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair event," said Schneider. "It is a beautiful facility and after all, it is just miles from where the Dukes were born."

Also scheduled for the weekend is a car show featuring hundreds of world famous 1969 'General Lee' Dodge Chargers, trucks and tractors, a demolition derby, stunt shows including an authentic 'General Lee' jump, craft vendors, lawn mower races, Daisy Dukes contests and a fireworks display. Also local music acts, and a to be announced special guest artist.
Fans will also be treated to carnival rides, a kids' barnyard area complete with a petting zoo, pie eating contests and question and answer sessions with the entire cast.

Gates for the DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair will open at 10 a.m. on June 28 and 29, with closing scheduled for 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Schneider will shake up his good guy image on F/X's acclaimed series "Nip/Tuck" this season. . . . His first episode will air on November 27.

Schneider will then star in the Hallmark mini-series "Shark Swarm" opposite Darryl Hannah which will air in January. In the spring (March 12 debut) the busy actor will co-star on HBO's drama series "12 Miles of Bad Road" with Lily Tomlin where he will portray an unscrupulous reverend inspired by Jim Baker.

For more information and event details, visit http://www.dukesfest.com.

SOURCE John Schneider

American Legion leader talks about Veterans Day,

What are you, some sort of Patriot? My Dad was a WWII Vet. I served in Vietnam. I pray for our guys in war zones. Call me what you will. I been called worse. Trust me. — LD

A Grateful Nation Remembers

INDIANAPOLIS -- The following is a guest editorial by the national commander of The American Legion Marty Conatser about Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2007.

As leader of the world's largest veterans organization, I often have the privilege of meeting some important people. No, I am not referring to our elected officials, business leaders or celebrities. I am speaking of the members of the U.S. military.

Can any CEO or distinguished Ivy League graduate truly claim to be under more pressure than the 21-year-old squad leader walking a patrol in
Baghdad? Do they really have more responsibility than the young commander of a nuclear-powered submarine? Do they have as much on the line as the mechanic fixing a $2 billion Stealth bomber?

"Nothing in our lives will ever be as important as this," said Lt. Col Henry Mucci, in the 2005 true-to-life film "The Great Raid." He makes the
statement prior to leading the rescue of more than 500 American prisoners of war held by the Japanese. While Mucci's mission was spectacularly
successful, America is blessed because millions of men and women realized -- and still realize -- that nothing in their lives is as important as
defending this nation. For many veterans, it was important enough to endure long separations from their families, miss the births of their children, freeze in sub-zero temperatures, bake in wild jungles, lose limbs, and, far too often, lose their lives.

Sadly, their deeds are frequently unappreciated.

In an essay early this year, Army Sergeant Eddie Jeffers wrote, "Even thousands of miles away, in Ramadi, Iraq, the cries and screams and
complaints of the ungrateful reach me. In a year, I will be thrust back into society from a life and mentality that doesn't fit your average man.
And then, I will be alone. And then, I will walk down the streets of America, and see the yellow ribbon stickers on the cars of the same people
who compare our President to Hitler."

Unfortunately, Sergeant Jeffers won't get to walk down the streets of America in a year. On Sept. 19th, he was killed in Iraq. He was 23.

This brave hero is not the only veteran who has heard the screams and complaints of the ungrateful. When Congress refuses to pass mandatory
funding for VA health care, veterans are disrespected. When heroes are denied access to VA facilities, veterans are disrespected. When schools
tell the military to keep its recruiters away, veterans are disrespected.

When a wartime Army general is called a traitor, veterans are disrespected. When military and veterans funding bills are held up because of political
squabbling, veterans are disrespected.

Fortunately, when a soldier walks into an American Legion post, he is given the thanks of a grateful organization. If we put soldiers in boots,
and we put those boots in harm's way, The American Legion family knows it must support them in every way.

Not only must we support the veteran but we must also support their families, as we demonstrate through The American Legion Legacy Fund, which provides scholarships to the children of heroes like Sgt. Eddie Jeffers. We also show our support through the Family Support Network, Temporary
Financial Assistance and the National Emergency Fund, just to name a few. We welcome home our wounded servicemembers with our Heroes to Hometowns program, which eases their transition to civilian society.

We are committed to finding good jobs for Sgt. Jeffer's comrades by hosting career fairs and urging Congress to maintain a strong veterans
preference program for federal employment. Companies understand that it's smart business to hire veterans, and when members of the Guard and Reserves deploy, it is America's business to ensure that their civilian careers do not suffer.

We must not forget the unique needs of women veterans. Women are major contributors to our military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan and many have given their lives in the War on Terror. VA must be prepared to adequately treat the special needs of our female veterans.

It is tragic that the men and women who allow us to be safe in our homes are often without homes themselves when they shed their uniforms. An
estimated 23 percent of America's homeless are veterans. Of these homeless Americans, 89 percent were honorably discharged and 47 percent served during the Vietnam War. Too often today's tattered citizen of the street was yesterday's toast-of-the-town in a crisp uniform with rows of shining medals.

But all is not grim. When my predecessor, Past National Commander Pau Morin, asked Americans to donate $50,000 so wounded warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany could receive comfort items, The American Legion family and its friends responded in a big way -- raising more than $300,000 for these heroes. Moreover, the quality of health care provided at most VA centers is consistently rated among the best in the world. Communities across our great country have recognized the value of military service, honoring heroes and their families with Blue Star salutes. And the American GI consistently tops public opinion polls and surveys as the most respected person in America.

Just as Colonel Mucci said, "Nothing in our lives will ever be this important," -- likewise, nothing on a person's lifetime resume should trump past military service.

Pride in ones' military service is a bond shared by nearly all who have served. This pride is on display on every obituary page in the country,
where military service -- regardless of how many decades have passed and subsequent achievements reached -- is mentioned with the death notice of
nearly every deceased veteran.

Although the successful businessman may have closed multi-million dollar deals and raised a wonderful family, what single accomplishment tops
the decisive actions he took during the siege of Khe Sanh which saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines?

Fewer than 10 percent of Americans can claim the title "veteran." And while Veterans Day is Nov. 11, we should thank our veterans everyday. It's
the least a grateful nation can do.

Marty Conatser of Champaign, Ill., is national commander of the 2.7 million-member American Legion, the nation's largest wartime veterans
organization. A high-resolution photo of Cmdr. Conatser can be downloaded at http://www.legion.org.

Veterans Day artwork is available at: http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/gallery.asp

SOURCE: American Legion

Green Savings Are In The Bag

This is getting old! Hey, I'm trying to save the planet, here! — LD

GUILDFORD, England -- An innovative new range of reusable supermarket shopping bags has been launched to help shoppers reduce their consumption of disposable plastic carrier bags, estimated to be 220 per year for every shopper. The launch comes as London considers a tax or even a complete ban on disposable plastic bags in the capital.

Geccobags.co.uk argue that small lifestyle changes by large numbers of
people can have a major impact in reducing waste and the creation of
carbon, the main cause of global warming. The Geccobag, which holds the
equivalent of three plastic carrier bags, opens out to clip inside a
supermarket trolley. This, say the makers, not only cuts the average
shopper's consumption of plastic carrier bags, but also reduces customer
checkout time by up to 20%, making for a less stressful shopping
experience. "The majority of plastic carrier bags go straight to landfill.
Although these make up only a small percentage of total plastic waste,
tackling the issue will help raise people's awareness of wider issues
surrounding our unsustainable 'throw away' society", says Geccobags
managing director Georgina Tuson-Little.

"I've been using Geccobags for about 2 months and they've really
lowered my stress levels whilst shopping. I'm quite often in a rush and
have my 5 year old with me - it's fair to say that my main aim is to get in
and out as quickly as possible! I find I'm not rushing so much at the check
out. I forgot to take them with me once and was reminded of what a pain in
the neck the check out experience could be without them!" said Jane, a
Geccobag customer.

A range of bags is available, including bags with built in cooler
sections and bottle holders. Bags come in a range of colours including
plain and floral printed canvas.

Visit the website http://www.geccobags.co.uk for more details.

Full article with photos available at:

http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/newsindex.shtml?/cgi/news/release?id=211063

Contact:
Tim Little
Telephone: +44-(0)7770-930361
Email: tim@geccobags.co.uk


SOURCE: Geccobags.co.uk

What Spooks You and Your Wallet

And the answer is? If I knew that, I'd have a better Web site. — LD

Texas Society of CPAs
Discovers Employees Financial Fears

DALLAS -- So ghosts and witches don't do it for ou, and you laugh in the face of vampires and goblins. But what about creditors, auditors or inadequate retirement savings? They can definitely give you a little scare, right?

The Texas Society of CPAs recently conducted a poll to find out what employers collectively thought was their client/employee's greatest financial fear. Of the 158 employers surveyed, 31 percent believed that the rising cost of health care was their client's biggest problem. Closely trailing health care costs were inadequate retirement savings and an IRS audit, both receiving 29 percent of the votes. Lastly, credit card debt sill poses as a problem for many, receiving 10 percent of the total.

Although many Americans struggle with credit card debt every day, it seems that they are more concerned with retirement savings and health care.

TSCPA (http://www.tscpa.org) is a nonprofit, voluntary, professional organization representing Texas CPAs. The society has 20 local chapters statewide and has 27,000 members, one of the largest in-state memberships of any state CPA society in the United States. TSCPA is committed to serving the public interest with programs that advance the highest standards of ethics and practice within the CPA profession.

SOURCE: Texas Society of CPAs

Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) Releases on DVD

Who? You had to be there. — LD

SANTA MONICA -- On March 1st 2007, Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, made a historic return to the live arena performing a full length set to an invited audience at The Porchester Hall in London. This was the first time that Yusuf had performed a full concert in over 28 years.

Included in the set were classic renditions of "Peace Train" and "Father & Son" as well as a newly-worked version of the all time favourite "Wild World." Yusuf also performed a selection of tracks from his gold 2006 album AN OTHER CUP, described as "disarmingly beautiful" by Mojo among many critical plaudits.

The concert, which was filmed and recorded in 5.1 surround sound, drew in 2.7 million viewers when screened by the BBC at the end of April. The concert is available now on a DVD entitled Yusuf's Cafe. The package also includes an insightful one hour documentary 'A Few Good Songs'. The 60-minute film, originally entitled 'Imagine' and shown on BBC1 in May 2006, features Yusuf talking openly to Alan Yentob about his extraordinary life experiences. It now includes new exclusive unseen footage.

The DVD comes in single disc form complete with 16-page booklet and poster as well as the videos to "Heaven/Where True Love Goes" and "Midday (Avoid City After Dark)."

http://www.yusufislam.com

SOURCE: Universal Music Enterprises

Travelzoo Surpasses 12 Million Subscribers

Travelzoo? I thought you knew. — LD

NEW YORK -- Travelzoo (Nasdaq: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced that it has surpassed 12 million subscribers to its publications.

"As a result of our global expansion we have grown our reach by over a million subscribers since March giving us a total global reach of 12 million subscribers in six countries," said Ralph Bartel, chairman and chief executive officer, Travelzoo. "From North America to Europe, and more recently in Asia, active travelers are quickly learning about great deals that we publish and signing up as subscribers to our publications. We attribute our success in attaining high quality subscribers not only to our marketing efforts but also to strong word of mouth as more people are recommending us as a trusted source for information on great deals. We can now provide advertisers with the ability to target active travelers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, France and Hong Kong."

In the U.S. alone, Travelzoo has more than 11 million subscribers that represent over $26.8 billion per year in leisure travel bookings.(1) According to a Travelzoo subscriber survey, over 55% of subscribers have a household income of $75,000 and above and more than 75% have a college degree or greater. More than 73% of Travelzoo subscribers in the U.S. have a valid passport, compared with 27% of the general U.S. population.(2) In addition, over two-thirds of subscribers travel for leisure at least three times per year.

Recent surveys of Travelzoo subscribers in Canada, Germany, and the U.K. confirmed that Travelzoo users tend to have higher than average household income and tend to be frequent travelers.

About Travelzoo
Travelzoo is a global Internet media company. Travelzoo's media
properties, which reach more than 12 million travel enthusiasts in the
U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong and the U.K., include the
Travelzoo(R) Web site (http://www.travelzoo.com), the Top 20(R) list, the
Newsflash(TM) e-mail alert service and SuperSearch(TM), a travel search
engine. Travelzoo publishes offers from more than 600 advertisers.
Travelzoo's deal experts review each offer to find the best travel deals
and confirm their true value. Travelzoo is headquartered in New York City.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not
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Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but
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When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project",
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Because these forward- looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations,
prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with
the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or
achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of
this press release. Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of
Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

(1) Travelzoo Subscriber Study, February 2007, Travel Industry Association 2006 ($754 average price of trips booked online)

(2) The New York Times, January 2007

Media Contact:
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mjoyce@travelzoo.com

SOURCE: Travelzoo

Finalists in Ultimate Cranberry Recipe Contest

Does anybody really care? I do. I like cranberry juice. — LD

Consumers Display Their Cranberry Creativity
to Show the Year-Round Versatility
of a Thanksgiving Classic . . .

LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, Mass. -- Today Ocean Spray announces the top four finalists who will compete for the title of The 2007 Ultimate Cranberry Recipe and a $25,000 grand prize. The contest, a chal from festive cocktails and decadent desserts to chutneys, salads and hearty stews.

Displaying the true versatility of the fruit, finalist recipes include "Year-Round Holiday Turkey Sliders with Zesty Cranberry Ketchup" by Linda Rohr from Darien, CT; "Cranberry Glazed Berries in Dark Chocolate Pools" by Susan Scarborough in Fernandina Beach, FL; "Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with CranCherry Sauce and Bleu Cheese Crumbles" from Karen Harris in Castle Rock, CO; and "Cran-ango Beef Yakitori with Grilled Romaine Halves" by Bev Jones in Brunswick, MO.

Each finalist receives a trip for two to visit New York and compete in a live cooking contest on October 31 at the De Gustibus Culinary School. All finalists will receive a one-year supply of Ocean Spray products.

The winner will be announced on November 1 at the debut of Ocean Spray's 2007 "Bogs Across America" Tour in New York City, where about 2,000
pounds of cranberries will be on display in a free-standing bog in Rockefeller Center.

"Ocean Spray launched the Ultimate Cranberry Recipe Contest to celebrate the cranberry year-round," said Ken Romanzi, Chief Operating Office of Ocean Spray, Domestic. "And we were pleased to see that consumers are excited to celebrate with us. The originality and impressive variety of the recipes submitted showcased both the talents of our home cooks across the country and also the versatility of this fruit."

The top four recipes will also be featured on http://www.oceanspray.com starting November 1st.

Ocean Spray is an agricultural cooperative owned by more than 650 cranberry growers in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon,
Washington, British Columbia, and other parts of Canada as well as more than 50 Florida grapefruit growers. Ocean Spray was formed 75 years ago by three cranberry growers from Massachusetts and New Jersey. Florida grapefruit growers joined the Cooperative in 1976. Ocean Spray is North
America's leading producer of canned and bottled juices and juice drinks, and has been the best-selling brand name in the canned and bottled juice
category since 1981. Ocean Spray posted fiscal 2006 sales of roughly $1.5 billion.

SOURCE: Ocean Spray

Author Reveals How to Cancer Proof Your Life

Scary stuff . . . Hey, it's Halloween. — LD

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Lynne Eldridge, M.D., author of Avoiding Cancer One Day At a Time, will explain how to "cancer proof your life" from common forms of cancer during a series of FREE seminars at the San Jose Tech Museum at 201 So. Market Street in downtown San Jose on Sunday October 28th between 10am and 3pm. Visit: http://www.thetech.org for information and directions. While at the tech museum you can also visit the amazing Body Worlds exhibit. See the effects of living on the body, and then learn how to keep your body, and your family, healthy. Dr. Eldridge will be speaking and signing her books for visitors in the New Venture Hall near the tech ticket counter. There will be free gifts for visitors and balloon animals for the kids.

Dr. Eldridge is visiting San Jose and teaming with Council on Aging Silicon Valley, as part of her national campaign to educate consumers on the simple cancer prevention approaches that are even opening oncologists eyes.

At each seminar, this physician/humorist will explain why the billions invested in cancer research over the last 60 years has failed to reduce your risk of dying from cancer, and the simple things we are not hearing that drastically reduce your risk. Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time is the first book to apply sound medical research from around the world to the full spectrum of cancer-prevention strategies. Among the many cancer-related questions this book and the authors answer are:

-- Why Marin County is known as the "Breast cancer capital of the world"
-- How a healthy sex life impacts your risk of getting cancer. Hear about
the credible studies with interesting findings that have audiences on
the edge of their seats.
-- Why obesity is a problem -- causing 20% of cancers in women -- and
what you can do about it
-- Which prescription medications and medical procedures raise your risk
of getting cancer
-- How the amount of sleep and lighting at night affects your risk of
getting cancer

About The Author
Lynne Eldridge, M. D. promotes the prevention of cancer through books, seminars and multi-media learning materials. A graduate of the University
of Minnesota Medical School with prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honors, she completed her residency at the U of M dedicated to studying health risks of human exposure to pesticides. Dr. Eldridge practiced family medicine with a passionate emphasis on prevention for over 15 years in the Twin Cities, Minnesota before devoting herself full time to researching and speaking internationally on cancer prevention and nutrition. The web site for Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time is http://www.avoidcancernow.com and the blog site is http://blog.avoidcancernow.com.

About Council on Aging Silicon Valley
Council on Aging Silicon Valley (COA) is an independent non-profit organization and the State-designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Santa Clara County. For over 30 years, COA has provided high quality service programs to seniors and their caregivers. Our mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled county residents in achieving independence and improving quality of life through innovation and introduction of new services, and to help them remain in their chosen homes and communities.

COA has just been awarded the 2007 Innovator award by the International Council on Active Aging.

SOURCE: Council on Aging Silicon Valley

LDS Church Members Ask Soul-Searching Questions

Coz, like you're a Mormon? No. Coz, like, mebbe Mitt might win. — LD . . . not LDS

SALT LAKE CITY -- The religion known in the past 30 years for its cutting-edge public service ads on the family has now redefined ways to share its message in a major multimedia campaign.

In ads being run in three test areas throughout the United States, recent converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share their experiences unscripted and in their own words.

Journalists in the test areas have already asked if the campaign, known as "Truth Restored," is a response to the current presidential campaign in
the United States and the attendant interest in the Church because of the Mormon faith of one of the candidates.

For the full story, including multimedia materials, go to http://www.newsroom.lds.org

SOURCE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Medialink and Chrysler: Are You Tuned Out?

Your car or your wife! I'm thinking, I'm thinking! Don't rush me! — LD

NEW YORK -- Does your relationship need a tune up? A new survey from Dodge shows 16 percent of men and 22 percent of women would rather spend an evening without their significant other than give up their vehicle for the same night.

Listen to this report from Chrysler at:

http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=34041

PS from LD: Listen to the audio. You could win a car . . . so, you know, if the relationship falls apart . . . you could still, like, go out and stuff . . .

First-Ever Knitted Stamp to Be Unveiled

Knit one — purl, too? OK, OK, OK. I'm a sucker for this kind of thing. Like that Angel. In that movie. You know, the one with John Travolta. Where he wants to see the giant ball of yarn. And the big frying pan. Yeah, that movie . . . — LD

Holiday Stamp Ceremony
Launches Challenge
to Charity Knitters

DETROIT -- The Postal Service is hosting a ceremony to unveil our newest stamps, "Holiday Knits". But there's a twist -- the enlargement isn't a poster, it is a knitted likeness of the stamps, super-sized. The enlargement, designed and knitted by nationally recognized knitting expert and City Knits owner Karen Kendrick-Hands, is the only one of its kind in the nation and will be at center stage for this unique event. "When the Postal Service called to see if I was up to the challenge of knitting the enlargement for the unveiling ceremony it was easy to say yes -- I'd already started one," laughed Kendrick-Hands. "As soon as I saw the stamps I knew they would make a perfect Afghan and I picked up my needles and started the design."

And there is no better place to unveil a knitted enlargement of a knitting stamp than during the weekly Knit Around on The Detroit People
Mover. "Today's knitters are a lot like today's Post Office: contemporary and I'd even say cool," said Shannon LaBruyere, Communications Specialist for the Postal Service and an avid knitter. "The Knit Around brings a diverse group together to socialize, share and connect with the folks around them. They're the perfect participants for this special event.

Knitting isn't just for Grandma anymore -- and neither is the Post Office."

The unveiling will also launch a challenge to needle crafters in the Detroit Metro Area to knit an item for charity over the next few weeks. "These stamps will spread warm feelings throughout the holiday season," said LaBruyere. "It's just perfect that our ceremony will help inspire others to share the warmth of knitting with their community."

Where: Millender Center People Mover Platform

When: Tuesday, October 30, 2007, 5:45 PM

Participants: U.S. Postal Service
Karen Kendrick-Hands, City Knits
Detroit People Mover representative TBD
Kaleidoscope Kids representative TBD

SOURCE: Detroit People Mover

Rally in Celebration of Right to Breathe Clean Air

You're kidding, right? Nope. I used to smoke. I don't anymore. Good for me. Disagree? Take a deep breathe and hold it . . . — LD

"Enjoy the Freedom to Breathe" Event
Raises Awareness of Benefits
of Smoke-free Policies

MINNEAPOLIS -- Hundreds of attendees of this week's 2007 National Conference on Tobacco or Health -- including teens and adults representing all 50 states -- rallied today outside the Minneapolis Convention Center to raise awareness about the benefits of smoke-free policies and celebrate the progress of smoke-free laws across the nation.

The "Enjoy the Freedom to Breathe!" rally highlighted Minnesota's
implementation earlier this month of its comprehensive workplace smoke-free law, the Freedom to Breathe Act. With the positive action in Minnesota,
more than half the U.S. population is now protected by smoke-free laws that include restaurants and bars.

At the rally, participants enjoyed music by local performers and a
giant cake in the shape of the United States, which mapped out states and communities where residents already enjoy the right to breathe clean air.
The rally added to the growing momentum across the country and around the world to protect all workers and the public from the serious health hazards
of secondhand smoke. Across America, there is strong agreement that no one should have to put their health at risk in order to earn a paycheck or
enjoy a night out.

The rally was sponsored by Minnesota's Catalyst youth activism
movement, Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the American Legacy Foundation, youth advocacy groups from across the country, and other partners. The National Conference on Tobacco or Health began Wednesday and runs through Friday, with an expected attendance of approximately 3,000 public health advocates -- including more than 100 teens from across the country.

"The Freedom to Breath Act is a major step forward for Minnesota and
for the country. I'm excited to welcome youth from across America to a smoke-free Minnesota," said Catalyst member Nikki Bunnell.

"I'm happy to be here today to celebrate the progress of smoke-free
laws across the country," said Chad Bullock, a youth from North Carolina. "The progress we've made nationwide is inspiring for states that are still
working toward that goal. We're working hard back at home to ensure that all North Carolina residents have the right to breathe clean air."

The need for protection from secondhand smoke in all workplaces and
public places has never been clearer. In issuing a groundbreaking report on secondhand smoke in June 2006, U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona stated, "The debate is over. The science is clear: Secondhand smoke is not a mere annoyance, but a serious health hazard that causes premature death and disease in children and nonsmoking adults." Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, including at least 69 carcinogens. The Surgeon
General found that secondhand smoke is a proven cause of lung cancer, heart disease, serious respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis and asthma, low
birth weight and sudden infant death syndrome. The Surgeon General also found that secondhand smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths
in the United States each year, there is no safe level of exposure, and only smoke-free laws provide effective protection from secondhand smoke.

For more information about please contact Nicole Dueffert or visit
http://www.bethecatalyst.org/natcon.

SOURCE: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Dog Day Afternoon Still Going to the Dogs!

You must be dog-gone tired! Hey, I'm from Florida -- I wish I could send my dogs somewhere & yes, I am tired. -- LD

SANFORD, Fla. -- When Dog Day Afternoon opened its doors as a doggie daycare in Orlando eight years ago, a lot of people called to register their children. Their human children, that is. At that time, not many people had heard of a daycare for dogs. But times, and Central Florida, have changed.

When their second location, in Sanford, opened this summer, people knew
exactly what to look for. The expectation today is a level of care for a pet that is suitable for a member of the family.

Dog Day Afternoon, which was voted Best Pet Service by WESH-TV,
provides doggie daycare, boarding and grooming in a way designed to exceed customer expectations and that is fun for pets. There are webcams so people can watch their dogs playing in supervised playgroups; the facility is staffed 24-hours a day, every day; and dogs sleep in air-conditioned "bedrooms", not cages or runs.

"People are excited when their dogs have as good a time on their trip
as they do," said Emily Schlansky, owner of Dog Day Afternoon, Inc. "Customers log on and see their dogs having fun. "Some people board their dogs with us over New Year's because their pet is afraid of fireworks," she said. "It's better to be with us, than at home scared and shaking."

Trading Pantyhose for a Pooper Scooper
Before opening Dog Day Afternoon, Schlansky was in marketing. Opening a doggie daycare was quite a career change.

"I joked that I was trading my pantyhose for a pooper scooper," Schlansky said. "It was a great trade."

Dog Day Afternoon has more than fifty employees, mostly part-timers who enjoy playing with dogs.

Schlansky gets so many requests for franchises and from people who want
to open their own facility, she developed a "Start-Up Packet" which the company sells. Packets have been sold throughout the U.S. and franchising is underway.

Sanford is Dog Friendly
Dog Day Afternoon's new location is a converted warehouse which received a makeover including fire sprinklers and air-conditioning systems
throughout. Its colors make it look more like a child care facility than one for pets.

"This location has a historic feel, but with an updated, funky touch,"
Schlansky said. "We are walking distance from an award-winning dog park and many pet-friendly businesses."

SOURCE: Dog Day Afternoon, Inc.

Museum Acquires Wireless Picturephone Prototypes

You are a hopeless Geek! May ye without Geek-i-ness cast the first iPod. -- LD

WASHINGTON -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History joined with inventor Daniel A. Henderson to acquire two prototypes and related documentation for a pioneering wireless picturephone technology developed in 1993. Henderson recently was awarded six U.S. patents for innovation incorporated in the wireless system and device.

The invention, known as "Intellect," was designed to receive pictures and video data from a message center for display on a portable device. It also anticipated spam filtering for wireless devices and the convergence of wireless communications and portable computing devices, which allowed users to see, hear and access information while moving in a mobile world.

"Digital convergence is among the most important phenomena of recent years," said Brent D. Glass, director of the museum. "These new objects make significant additions to our holdings in this area. We appreciate Mr. Henderson's continued support of the museum."

This donation adds to a previous collection of wireless technology that Henderson donated to the museum's Information Technology and Communications Division in 2003, including the Casio Z7000 "zoomer," the immediate predecessor to the Palm Pilot, and the Atari Portfolio, the world's first palmtop computer. Other museum holdings include early Internet telephones and tablet computers.

The National Museum of American History collects, preserves and displays American heritage in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific and military history. Documenting the American experience from Colonial times to the present, the museum looks at growth and change in the United States. The museum is closed for major renovations and will re-open
in summer 2008. For information about the museum, please visit http://americanhistory.si.edu or call Smithsonian Information at (202) 633-1000, (202) 633-5285 (TTY).

SOURCE: Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Video Professor Offers Resource Library

Huh? I've never bought the Professor's stuff, but I do like his geeky infomercials. -- LD

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Video Professor is pleased to announce exciting new updates to the Video Professor resource library on
www.videoprofessor.com. Dozens of new articles are now available to enhance your computer learning on topics such as digital photography and Adobe Photoshop, how to create spreadsheets quicker in Excel, how to optimize your web site to increase traffic, and so much more. Video Professor will regularly and continually add fresh and interesting articles to its web site.

"This is a terrific resource for everyone," says John W. Scherer, CEO
and Founder of Video Professor, Inc. "I myself find so many of these articles useful to me and I know consumers will as well. Simply put, it is great news and information you can really use."

Video Professor aims to do more than just teach you computer programs
and systems. Video Professor wants you to stay current on topics that arise for everyone who uses a computer and computer software, whether it is an elementary student, a corporate CEO, a stay-at-home parent, or a senior citizen. Computer programs can make anyone's tasks easier, but people often don't take the time to learn about the programs they use or to read material on topics that would boost their computer understanding. Video Professor is set to change that conveniently on its web site http://www.videoprofessor.com!

Video Professor understands you don't want to spend your life sitting
at your computer trudging through how-to sessions, which is why we have
always made it a goal to be respectful of your time. The Video Professor three-disc CD tutorials use our unique "What-You-See-Is-What-You-Do" method of learning. It saves you hours of note taking and flipping through manuals. The tutorials can also be fast-forwarded, rewound, paused, and stopped so you can learn at your own pace on your own time and schedule. You choose when to learn.

Now Video Professor is taking that benchmark and applying it to the
Video Professor resource library. Simply visit Video Professor Resource
Library, and check out numerous articles. To make things easy for you, they're divided into categories such as computer development, education, computer help, employment, finance and accounting, graphic design and desktop publishing, self-improvement, and many more. Each main category is then divided into subcategories. This way, you can find exactly the article you are interested in reading quickly and easily.

Video Professor encourages you, to encourage yourself to become more
computer-literate, and check out our resource library! We are certain that you will find information that is relevant to your needs.

About Video Professor, Inc. Based in Lakewood, Colo., VIDEO PROFESSOR has been the leader in comprehensive self-paced computer software tutorials for more than 20 years. The core of VIDEO PROFESSOR's learning initiative is to provide home users as well as corporate professionals with valuable and user-friendly learning solutions for today's most common software titles. In addition to pioneering the future of easy-to-use online tutorials, VIDEO PROFESSOR currently ships over 250,000 CD-ROMs every month and has helped more than 8 million households learn the computer skills they need to remain competitive in today's computer-driven marketplace. The complete VIDEO PROFESSOR library is also available online to stream directly to computers.

Video Professor, its logos, slogans and product feature names are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Video Professor, Inc. in the
U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and the aforementioned entities neither endorse nor sponsor Video Professor or its products.

SOURCE: Video Professor, Inc.

Anheuser-Busch Recognized for Preventing Drunk Driving, Underage Drinking

Can you say "Oxy-Moron"? Why, yes, I can . . . Why do you ask? -- LD

ST. LOUIS -- Anheuser-Busch was recently presented with a WRAPPY award by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) for the company's ongoing commitment to preventing drunk driving and underage drinking in the Washington-metropolitan area.

The WRAPPY Award for Corporate Partnership, presented at WRAP's 25th
anniversary event at the Acela Club in the Verizon Center in Washington,
D.C., acknowledged the support Anheuser-Busch and its six wholesalers in the Washington, D.C., area, Bob Hall Distributors, Capital Eagle, Guiffre Distributing, J.F. Fick Distributing, King Wholesale and Montgomery Eagle, have given to WRAP and its various community-based alcohol awareness and education programs over the years.

"Anheuser-Busch is very pleased to receive this award, especially as we
celebrate this important milestone in the work of WRAP," stated Carol
Clark, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility, Anheuser-Busch Cos. "We are proud of our long and rewarding partnership with WRAP, and we realize that tackling these problems truly requires a team approach."

As charter sponsors, Anheuser-Busch and its area wholesalers have
invested a third of a million dollars to help ensure WRAP's success and
longevity. This funding supports programs such as SoberRide that offers free cab-ride services to adults who may have had too much to drink. Since 1993, WRAP has provided more than 38,000 safe rides home through its SoberRide program.

"We are delighted to present this award to Anheuser-Busch for the
seventh consecutive year," said Kurt Gregory Erickson, WRAP's president.
"From the start, Anheuser-Busch has been an integral partner in helping us accomplish our life-saving mission, and this award recognizes the generosity and commitment of a partner who has gone above and beyond."

Anheuser-Busch and its 600 wholesalers nationwide, including the six in
the Washington, D.C., area, are proud to be the industry leaders in the
fight against alcohol abuse. Since 1982, they have invested more than $675 million in alcohol awareness and education programs and partnerships. For more information, visit http://www.beeresponsible.com.

Founded in 1982, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program is an
award-winning public-private partnership working to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking in the Washington-metro area. Through public education, innovative health education programs and advocacy, WRAP is credited with keeping the metro-Washington area's alcohol-related traffic deaths consistently lower than the national average. For more information, visit http://www.wrap.org.

SOURCE: Anheuser-Busch Cos.

AutoWeek Editors Honor Best of Tokyo Motor Show

Cars? You've got to be kidding! Yea, I know. For all the "Green" stuff I post, you'd think I wuz a tree-hugger. But (God forgive me) I luv cars. Vroom, vroom. -- LD

The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards
recognize Best in Show, Best Concept,
Most Significant and Most Fun

DETROIT -- The AutoWeek editorial staff will announce its Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2007 Tokyo International Motor Show in its November 12 issue.

For more than a decade, the editors of the weekly automotive-enthusiast
magazine have scoured show floors in Detroit, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo, selecting winners in four categories: Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun.

The 2007 AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award winners for the Best of Tokyo are:

BEST IN SHOW: Nissan GT-R - "This is the super car everyone has been
waiting for since Nissan officials announced in 2001 that they would re-
create the icon," said AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch
Mandel. "A twin-turbocharged, 3.8-liter V6 pushes this coupe to a top
speed of 193 mph and from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds. The great news for
the U.S. is that Nissan will finally bring this flagship to our shores."

BEST CONCEPT: Mazda Taiki - "This aero-efficient sports car blends the
best of the last three Mazda show cars with the company's next-generation
Wankel rotary engine: a power plant that celebrates its 40th anniversary
this year. It sets the way for the future front-engine, rear-drive sports car."

MOST SIGNIFICANT: Honda CR-Z - "Here's a car that finally reintroduces passion and emotion in a legendary vehicle that is also powered by alternative sources. The CR-Z is very much the spiritual successor to Honda's beloved CRX, a subcompact rocket from the past."

MOST FUN: Suzuki X-Head - "It's every kid's Tonka toy come to life. It's
boxy, it's burly, it's bright yellow and looks as though it wants to haul
heavy loads through woods. It's what happens when Suzuki builds a Hummer."

The AutoWeek editorial staff will announce its 2008 Editors' Choice
Awards for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next
January during the magazine's annual Design Forum. For more information on the event as well as past Editors' Choice Award winners and auto show coverage, visit AutoWeek.com.

AutoWeek is the only weekly automotive-enthusiast magazine in North
America, providing its passionate readers with up-to-date information like
no other automotive news source. With nearly 50 years of unbiased
editorial, it delivers the latest on vehicle reviews, motorsports, events
and trends, personalities, auto show coverage and more.

AutoWeek.com delivers breaking news, vehicle specs, photo galleries and
podcasts to viewers faster than any other source. With its online
community, visitors have the opportunity to post their own reviews and
register to win unique trips as well as receive the latest, tailored e-mail
alerts and blogs to fuel their automotive lifestyle, proving why first
means everything.

SOURCE: AutoWeek

America's Largest Student-Run Food & Clothing Drive

Why this? Students helping others. Sounds good to me . . . -- LD

How much can your class collect?

NEWARK, N.J. -- While food and clothing drives have become synonymous with the coming of fall and the holidays, there's one happening this year that's unlike any other. It's called, "The Drive" -- and will be the largest ever run by students.

Created by a national, non-profit youth service organization called The
League, The Drive (November 7 to 21) expects to set a record and generate
more than $1 million in food and clothing for thousands of people.

"The Drive takes food and clothing collections to a whole new level by
inviting each and every school and student nationwide to participate," says
Dorothy A. Johnson of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The League Board Vice Chair. "America's youth are bright and enthusiastic -- and can achieve anything they put their minds to - particularly when they work as one. The Drive makes that possible, and quantifies the results -- all while connecting it to classroom learning."

Like in sports, classes score "points" for each item delivered to the
community agencies they've chosen. The points are then converted into
dollar values - demonstrating their economic impact on the community.

Schools can participate in The Drive by joining The League. Joining is
free and simple, and everything a school needs is available at
http://www.theleague.org. It contains detailed instructions on how to register, plan an event, track points, reward team members, and much more. It also provides access to more than 1,200 lesson plans, developed by The League's curriculum division, Learning to Give -- one of the world's leading developers of youth service and character-building education plans. The lessons, coded for use in K-12 classrooms nationwide, provide an interactive, hands-on approach to teaching the value of giving, service and civic engagement. The Learning to Give web site is visited more than 250,000 times per month.

Created by a consortium of business, education, government, media,
non-profit leaders and youth, The League empowers young people everywhere to "get in the game" of serving their community and the world. It is school and web based and uses a three-prong system that focuses on events, curriculum and recognition.

The League has earned praise from countless educational associations
including the National Associations of Secondary and Elementary School
Principals. To join us, visit http://www.theleague.org.

SOURCE The League

Genes Unlock New Treatments for Deadly Melanoma

Why this one: Because it's personal. My brother had Melanoma. I was the one who had to tell my Mom. He's better now, having had the proper treatment, which included Chemo and its side effects. Hit me hard, if you know what I mean. -- LD

Scientific Meeting Highlights
New Therapies and Diagnostics,
Holding Promise for Melanoma Patients

NEW YORK -- Record-high registration at the upcoming 2007 International Melanoma Congress signals new promise nd hope in treating a disease that has long held a dismal prognosis for those in the advanced stages. Caught early, melanoma is one of the easiest cancers to treat, but caught late, melanoma is one of the most incurable and deadly.

This year's Congress highlights the growing understanding about the
underlying genetic mutations that cause melanoma. "With each genetic
mutation we successfully identify, it opens up yet another door to a new
therapy," says Ze'ev Ronai, Ph.D., organizer of this year's Congress and
Program Director at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research. "What's
clear is that a broad-spectrum approach to treating advanced melanoma is
rapidly being replaced by targeted and likely personalized therapies."

The median life expectancy for those with advanced melanoma is nine
months and existing therapies have not improved survival in more than a
decade. Approximately five years ago, the research community began
unlocking the underlying genetic malfunctions that occur in cells, causing
melanoma. Today, researchers are beginning to correlate those discoveries
to therapies that may have a meaningful impact on the survival of patients.

"We're starting to understand that melanoma is actually many different
diseases and that there is not one easy magic bullet that we're going to
find," says Lynn Schuchter, M.D., Professor of Medicine at the Abramson
Cancer Center of University of Pennsylvania. "But there is great excitement
not only for the drugs in development, but also from the fact that much of
the basic science being done has implications for patients now. In many
cases we don't have to wait for a new drug to be developed. Drugs that are
already on the market are being used to slow down disease progression."

Highlights of the Congress includes:
-- research uncovering the usefulness of an existing drug
-- promising results of Stage II and Stage III clinical trials
-- a better diagnostic tool soon to be available
-- basic research findings that will serve as a platform for future therapies.

The Society for Melanoma Research meeting also marks a change in the
Society's main scientific publication. Pigment Cell Research will become
Pigment Cell and Melanoma Research to underscore the rapidly expanding
potential in melanoma research, and will serve as a focal point for the
international research community in discussing advances in field. A preview issue produced for the Congress will be dedicated to melanoma research. The renamed journal will be officially launched in January 2008.

The Society for Melanoma Research (SMR) is an all-volunteer group of
scientists working to find the mechanisms responsible for melanoma and,
consequently, new therapies for this cancer. SMR contributes to advances in melanoma research by bringing together researchers in a non-competitive way to unite the scientific community. The Society has commissioned the Roadmap for Melanoma which outlines the key targets for research and therapy that need to be addressed by 2010.

http://www.melanomacongress07.net

CONTACT: Berna Diehl
703-966-3602
berna@jonespa.com

SOURCE The Society for Melanoma Research

Cleverparties.com Combines Networking & Partners

Why this one: I don't do parties. Wife does that. But, I did, I'd visit this Web site. -- LD

RedEnvelope, 1-800 Flowers, Sur la Table,
iGourmet, Mrs. Prindables, Beau Coup and
Birthday in a Box join Cleverparties.com

LOS ANGELES -- A new website, http://www.cleverparties.com, empowers party hosts to plan, socialize, decorate and create fabulous parties their own way. Customers can find products and services in a variety of ways when they search by occasion, specific item or gather ideas in the social network. There is no other visually exciting and helpful website with these capabilities available to consumers today.

"Cleverparties.com understands women are perpetually starved for time
and need fresh, creative ideas. It is the ultimate party planning site,"
said founder, Adeline Ashley.

Key features include dynamic search engine and social networking
capabilities that deliver a consumer friendly experience. When party hosts
become a member of Cleverparties.com they join the social network that
gives them access to parties, sharing ideas, recipes, photos, and tips. A
special feature is the rating system -- the Clever Crowd can rate and
recommend products found on the site. The rating system is helpful for
visitors as they are more likely to be influenced in their decisions based
on member reviews. Consumers will be inspired reading about other member parties, events and celebrations. Time saving party planning tools such as a budget calculator, address book, checklist and calendar are also member benefits. Every party host's life will be easier by using My Party Picks Folder to store their ideas, products or services found on the site.

CleverParties.com is headquartered in Los Angeles serving creative
needs and busy schedules of party hosts. CleverParties.com does this by
connecting and empowering individuals when creating their parties. The
products and services found on the website can be purchased through trusted
merchant partners. CleverParties.com is a free party planning website that
features a comprehensive search engine and interactive social networking
space. Founder, Adeline Ashley, has over 15 years experience in gourmet
foods, corporate gifts, catering and event planning industries. She has a
long list of celebrity and corporate clients from Oprah to Aerosmith and
Boeing to Warner Brothers. Additional information:

http://www.cleverparties.com

Media Contact:
Nancy Padberg
Clever Parties
nancy@cleverparties.com
310-437-3813

SOURCE CleverParties.com

Landmark Skyscraper Breaks Ground in Louisville

Why this one? Because I'm a sucker for tall buildings and architecture. Or maybe it's because I always wanted to be a designer (of some kind) when I was a kid. -- LD

Construction Begins Immediately
on Kentucky's Largest Ever
Public-Private Project

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Developers in Louisville broke ground Thursday on the landmark Museum Plaza project, a $490 million
skyscraper that will transform the city's skyline.

"Museum Plaza will be one of the world's most unique new skyscrapers --
a structure that integrates art at every level," Louisville Metro Mayor
Jerry Abramson said.

Designed by a world-renowned team led by Joshua Prince-Ramus and Erez
Ella, Museum Plaza is a 62-story skyscraper with an innovative design and
mission, combining arts, commerce and residential space. Stretching more
than 700 feet above Louisville and the Ohio River, this new cultural center
will house 165 luxury condominiums; 300,000 square feet of class-A office
space; a 260-room Westin Hotel; and the University of Louisville Master of
Fine Arts program. The island, located 24 stories above ground, will be a
hub of activity with a 35,000 square-foot world-class contemporary arts
center, a luxury spa, pool and fitness center, a condo club, ballroom,
restaurants and retail. The plaza will feature a new three-acre public park
with connections to the Muhammad Ali Center and the riverfront.

"The Museum Plaza ownership team is committed to placing culture,
physically and spiritually, at the project's center," Joshua Prince-Ramus
said. "This commitment has been a catalyst for innovation."

Governor Ernie Fletcher and Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson
joined developers Laura Lee Brown, Steve Wilson, Steve Poe and Craig
Greenberg as a 20-foot, 400-pound shovel dropped from a crane to symbolize
the beginning of construction on the project. Museum Plaza is expected to
open in Spring 2011. Condo reservations are now being taken at the Museum
Plaza Sales and Design Center at 707 West Main Street in Louisville.

"Today is a day that we have all looked forward to since unveiling the
plans for Museum Plaza in February of 2006. Museum Plaza will be a unique
development to Louisville symbolizing a great marriage of the arts,
commerce and urban living," said Governor Fletcher. "This project is an
example of forward thinking in more than just design. This project shows
the potential for urban redevelopment through the use of Tax Increment
Financing. Today is a great day for all of Kentucky. I look forward to
breaking ground on many more projects like this one in the future."

More than 1,000 people attended the ceremony. Developer Steve Poe
thanked the community, government and business leaders for joining together to make Museum Plaza a reality.

"This celebration is not about the construction of a building, but that
of a community and its elected officials who have worked together to
accomplish a magnificent goal -- to build one of the biggest and most
unique projects in the Midwest," Poe said. "This is truly an example of a
win-win, public-private partnership. Without public involvement, the
project would never have gotten started; without the private sector
investment and the new tax revenue generated by the project, the public
infrastructure would never have been funded."

For more information on Museum Plaza, visit http://www.museumplaza.net. To
inquire about condo sales, call Molly Swyers at (502) 638-4923.
Media Contact
Lauren Reed
502.821.3633
lreed@perituspr.com

SOURCE Museum Plaza

World's Miracle Baby Turns One

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Amillia Taylor, born at 21 weeks and six days turns one tomorrow (Oct. 24, 2007). Weighing
a little over 9 ounces and measuring 9 1/2 inches long (the size of a pen), Amillia Taylor is the first baby known to survive after a gestation period of fewer than 23 weeks. The family celebrated this milestone in Amillia's hometown of Miami, Florida by throwing a big party in Amillia's honor which was attended by family members, doctors, nurses, physical therapists and
other care takers whom have been instrumental in the survival of this infant. The family's representative Amy Bales, of Bales & Bales, P.A., is happy to report that the child is doing extremely well. Amillia now weighs about 17lbs 7oz and is 27 1/2 inches long. She has begun feeding herself and is becoming proficient at getting around in her walker. She laughs, plays, interacts with other family members, and loves to be around children.

Since Amillia's release from the hospital on February 21, 2007, her mother, Sonja Taylor, has dedicated herself fulltime to the health of her child. At the time of her release, Amillia weighed 4 pounds and required the assistance of an oxygen machine. Sonja's life consisted of taking her daughter to daily visits to specialist who monitored the baby closely. As a
result, Amillia suffers no major health problems and has surpassed the expectations of all of her care takers. Her daily visits have now turned into monthly visits for the purpose of tracking Amillia's progress and her mother has been able to return to work as a school teacher for the public school system. Asked, if knowing the plight of this last year, if they would do it again the parents respond, "Absolutely, she's our little miracle."

SOURCE Bales & Bales, P.A.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: 10-23-07

It’s hot here in Florida today. Even though surfin' online is less strenuous than at the beach, I worked up a sweat looking for nuggets for you to read. My favorite was "Everything sells online -- Even Duck Eggs" . . . though the "10th Annual Chocolate Show Nov. 8-11" caught my eye, what with me being a choc-o-late lover. That said, I hope you'll find one or two stories to savor.

We -- speaking with the editorial GoodFluff "We" -- managed to get linked at www.tobeyfan.com. The article was headlined "Spike TV Announces Scream 2007 Winners" and mentioned the fact that Tobey was selected Best Super Hero (for Spiderman, of course).

Hoping that’s the first of many such links at various sites.

We have registered at www.technorati.com. Plus, we are hoping to get approved by www.blogexplosion.com. Those two relationships should help get the word out about GoodFluff. If you find a story here that you like and share it with a friend, that should help, too.

That updates you regarding today's postings. I'll be at work tomorrow so unless Wife lets me out of my cage 2-nite, that’s it for now.

Wishing you GoodFluff today & always . . . LD

'Sopranos' Star Celebrates 500 Years of Pasta

NEW YORK -- Think you know all there is to know about Napoli and its province? Experience the aroma, see the beauty and enjoy the mouth-watering taste of Neapolitan pasta while discovering magnificent destinations including Capri, Ischia, Sorrento, Pompeii and Naples, Italy. Join Vince Curatola a.k.a. Johnny "Sack" Sacramoni from the HBO award winning series "The Sopranos" as we launch "A Taste of Napoli" North American Tour Celebrating 500 years of Neapolitan pasta & tourism
(http://www.ATasteofNapoli.com).

When: Thursday, November 1st 2007 in New York City, 11 a.m.

Where: San Domenico Restaurant 240 Central Park South
T: 212.265.5959 http://www.sandomeniconewyork.com

What: Get in the kitchen with award winning Chef Tony May and Vince
Curatola for a media demonstration and cooking class celebrating
500 years of Neapolitan pasta in Naples, Italy. Impress your
friends and learn how to make a traditional pasta dish. Find out
how the Neapolitans replace fat with flavor. Italian chefs from
coast to coast are celebrating with events in multiple cities.
Audience sweepstakes included.

The whole story, other event dates and Vincent Curatola Bio below:

"A Taste of Napoli" North American Tour Celebrating 500 years of
Neapolitan Pasta kicks off November 1st 2007 in New York City.

For 500 years Neapolitans have been enjoying pasta and staying thin
changing the perception that pasta makes us fat.

Famous Italian chefs from New York to Los Angeles and Toronto, Canada
are celebrating the history, tradition and taste of Neapolitan pasta and
the province of Napoli this November by conducting a series of tv
appearances and cooking demonstrations.

The Chamber of Commerce of Naples, Italy & COM.TUR invite you to find
out what makes Neapolitan pasta so excellent and learn how to make a great
pasta dish. Our cache of celebrity chefs include: Tony May, San Domenico
Restaurant New York, John Coletta, Executive Chef/Managing Partner of
Quartino Chicago, Giovanni Gabriele, Giovannis on the Hill, St. Louis,
Marisa Rocca, Sotto Sotto, Toronto, Canada. Piero Selvaggio, Valentino
Restaurant Los Angeles and Chef Miguel Rivera Il Mulino, Las Vegas.
Be a part of Gastronomical history, come join us in one of our selected cities

Dates, Times & Locations:

New York, November 1. -- San Domenico 240 Central Park South, 11 am

Los Angeles, November 8 -- Valentino 3115 Pico Boulevard, 11:30 am

Chicago, November 13 -- Ristorante Quartino 626 N. State St., 11:30 am

St. Louis, November 15 -- Giovannis on the Hill 5201 Shaw Ave., 11:30 am

Toronto, November 22 -- Sotto Sotto 116A Avenue Rd., 12 noon

Las Vegas, November 28 -- Il Mulino 3500 Las Vegas Blvd S., 11:30am

* The events featuring the province of Napoli also include a
sweepstakes for three amazing vacations to the cultural center of Naples,
Italy and its most breathtaking sites of the Sorrento Coast, Ischia and
Capri. Your audience can submit their entries at http://www.ATasteofNapoli.com and once the tour is complete, three winners will be selected.

Sponsored by COM.TUR. - Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce of
Naples, Italy.

Vincent Curatola Bio:
Vincent Curatola has portrayed the character of the New York boss
Johnny Sack on "The Sopranos" since 1999.

Vincent has just begun recording the voice of "Elkens," the crazy
sports nut neighbor of Dr. Bimblebee (Blair Underwood) on a new cartoon
series called "Fatherhood," produced by Bill Cosby with Disney, and
scheduled to run on Nickelodeon premiering this June.

Vincent's recent credits include the 2005 comedy "Fun with Dick and
Jane" and the upcoming film "Karma, Confessions and Holi." He also just
completed the filming of the role of Mr. Samantha in a movie entitled
"Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits", co-starring John Fiore, Richard Portnow and
Dolores Sirianni. He plays a mob boss in hiding from the FBI who hires a
broken-down lounge singer to sing special lyrics every night in the club.
His henchmen attend the performance and listen to their orders in musical
form.

Vincent and his wife Maureen are very proud to be connected to
Heartshare Human Services of New York, which helps people who need
assistance due to handicaps, diseases and mental retardation. They are
honored to announce that this spring, one of the Heartshare buildings will
be named the Vincent and Maureen Curatola Residence in Flushing, Queens.

From time to time he joins his friends from the band Chicago onstage to
sing a song.

SOURCE COM.TUR. - Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce of Naples

Online Prenup & Relationship Consultation Service

TOKYO -- Agreeship (http://www.agreeship.com), an affordable online prenup and relationship consultation service for couples, is expected to serve more than 4 million couples worldwide.

On Agreeship.com, couples will answer questions and a diagnosis will be instantly provided. A score indicates whether the couple should sign a prenup and/or seek a professional consultation and what relationship issues the couple is likely to face.

"This is not just to tell you if you need a legal agreement before you get married," says Katsuyuki Tanaka, the founder and president of Gaisen Inc, which developed Agreeship. "This will illustrate what differences the couple has and in what area they may have issues, while suggesting how they can improve the relationship, based on the identified differences."

"It takes only 3 minutes to answer the yes/no questions and no personal information is required," he said. The 20 questions cover finances, values and communication styles.

The fee for the online consultation is about US$15, which will be paid via PayPal. Personalized online consultation with lawyers, financial planners and counselors will be available for additional fees in 2008.

Agreeship stands for "Agreement of Partnership." Though the word "prenup" is used, the service isn't limited to couples who are about to tie the knot. "Agreeship is a great way to strengthen relationship for married couples and couples who are just dating," says Mr. Tanaka.

While legal help for preparing a prenup is widely available online, "an online service that helps increase awareness or improve communication among couples is rare," he says. His main target is couples, married or unmarried, in their 20s to 40s, who are Internet savvy.

Mr. Tanaka says: "The service is useful for international or intercultural couples in particular." In early 2008 Agreeship will be tailored based on nationality or the country in which the couples reside, and Agreeship will pinpoint what issues might arise legally and culturally for those couples.

About Gaisen Inc.
Founded in Tokyo in 2007, Gaisen develops new online services focusing on interpersonal relationships, targeting the global market. Gaisen aims to provide the best and simplest solutions to improve interpersonal communication. Its flagship service, Agreeship, launches in October 2007.

SOURCE Gaisen, Inc.

Whoopi Teams Up with Scholastic Book Clubs

NEW YORK -- Continuing their commitment to promoting literacy for all children, Whoopi Goldberg and Scholastic Book
Clubs today announced the launch of the Whoopi! We're Reading! Sweepstakes as part of the Scholastic Book Clubs' ClassroomsCare program.

The actor, comedienne, author of Whoopi's Big Book of Manners and producer and host of the syndicated Wake Up with Whoopi! radio program is inviting classrooms from across the country to read 100 books for a chance to win ten 100-book collections for them to donate to the local charity or charities of their choice. One hundred winning classes will be chosen.

The sweepstakes is open to teachers in all classrooms participating in Scholastic Book Clubs' ClassroomsCare program, now in its sixth year, which sends 100 books to kids in need for every 100 books read in participating classrooms. ClassroomsCare is designed to empower students around the country to make a difference in their own communities, and will provide more than 1.2 million books that will be distributed through ClassroomsCare in 2007. The Whoopi! We're Reading! Sweepstakes donation of 100,000 more books will add to the impact of ClassroomsCare this year.

"Books Rule! I love fairy tales and I love spooky stories," Whoopi said. "Reading is a great way to spend time and learn all kinds of things, and now, with ClassroomsCare, it's a great way to give the gift of reading to others."

Whoopi herself is the author of several books, including her first children's book, Alice, published in 1992. Whoopi's Big Book of Manners, her first title in a three-book publishing deal with Hyperion Books, was released in 2006.

"We are so honored to be working with Whoopi Goldberg to put more books into the hands of the children who need them most," said Judy Newman, President, Scholastic Book Clubs, a division of Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company. "The Whoopi! We're Reading! Sweepstakes will ensure that thousands of children across America will be directly sharing the joy of reading with children in their communities who may otherwise not have access to books."

More than 750,000 classrooms nationwide have participated in ClassroomsCare since its inception in 2002, and more than 7 million books have been donated by Scholastic Book Clubs as part of the program. In addition to encouraging increased reading in the classroom, the program has helped respond to tragedies and natural disasters such as the Tsunami in Indonesia and Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast.

For more information on ClassroomsCare, instructions on how to enter the Whoopi! We're Reading! Sweepstakes and complete rules, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/classroomscare.

About Scholastic Book Clubs
For 59 years, Scholastic Book Clubs have provided monthly catalogues offering top quality books and reading materials from all publishers to teachers and students in pre-school through high school. Today, eleven different Scholastic Book Clubs reach over one million teachers each month, providing the most sought-after titles at affordable prices for children in
classrooms nationwide. Over 80% of all elementary school teachers in the United States participate in Scholastic Book Clubs.

About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary
school-based book clubs, school- based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet site, http://www.scholastic.com.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Deadline for entries is November 21, 2007. Void where prohibited.

SOURCE Scholastic

Share Your Humorous Holiday Stories

CLEVELAND, Oct. 23 -- Author Rose Cherin once said, "Heirlooms we don't have in our family. But stories we've got." Whether it's a funny story about a disastrous Thanksgiving dinner or trying to accommodate 10 visiting relatives with only one working bathroom, these family stories often become the thread of humor that connects our generations.

Now there is an outlet for your funny holiday stories - one that may even let you win free hotel nights for you or your overnight visitors. For the second year in a row, Americas Best Value Inn is asking visitors to its website, http://www.AmericasBestValueInn.com, to post their funny holiday stories at the "Too Close For Comfort - Holiday Edition!" link.

The top 10 winners, voted on by the public, will each win $150 in free room nights, making Americas Best Value Inn their 'spare guest room' the next time they travel or host overnight guests. The room nights are redeemable at any of the brand's participating 750 inns, hotels, and suites throughout North America.

Last year, a woman from New Jersey posted a story about the time she visited friends, only to find the host's escaped boa constrictor in her bed. "They all thought it was funny," she wrote, "I'm just glad that snake was not hungry."

Visitors to the site may read the postings and vote for their favorite story. Participants in the voting process are eligible to win prizes from sponsors HBO and Thrifty Car Rental.

By using humor as a tool, Americas Best Value Inn hopes to remind everyone to take the time to relax, laugh, and enjoy their family and friends. "Most of our hotels are family owned and operated," said Peter Frantz, Marketing Director, "so we want to create an interactive channel for our guests to share their funny stories about staying with relatives and friends."

The promotion runs now through January 31, 2008. Visit http://www.AmericasBestValueInn.com for more information.

Webloyalty.com # 202 on Technology Fast 500

NORWALK, Conn. -- Webloyalty.com (http://www.webloyalty.com) today announced that it ranked Number 202 on
Deloitte's 2007 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2002-2006. Webloyalty grew 860 percent during this period.

Webloyalty's CEO, Rick Fernandes, credits dedicated employees and
innovative technology with the company's revenue growth. He said,
"Webloyalty is honored to be included on as prestigious a list as the
Deloitte Fast 500. Our success can be attributed to our employees, who
strive for excellence both from their teams and from themselves. They've
helped us build, innovate and market the technology platform which is the
core of our business."

"To rank on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, companies must achieve
phenomenal revenue growth over five years," said Phil Asmundson, vice
chairman, U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. "We applaud Webloyalty for being among the fastest growing companies in North America."

In addition to ranking on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, Webloyalty
ranked seventh on the Connecticut Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in that state.

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria
The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media,
telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is
compiled from Deloitte's 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs,
nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2002 to 2006.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary
technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's
operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to
research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD.

Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

About Webloyalty
http://www.Webloyalty.com, a leading provider of technology-based,
online marketing services, has more than two million memberships in its
reward, discount and protection programs, including Reservation Rewards and Shopper Discounts & Rewards. Members benefit from high value subscription services that match their needs and interests. Webloyalty clients (http://www.webloyalty.com/rewards-programs-clients/) -- more than 150 e-commerce and travel sites -- benefit from increased revenue and repeat purchases.

Additional information about Webloyalty is available at
http://www.webloyalty.com. For customer service, please contact
1-800-732-7031 or customerservice@webloyalty.com.

About Deloitte
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss
Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the
world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice,
focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in
nearly 140 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of
approximately 150,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four
professional areas -- audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory
services -- and serves more than 80 percent of the world's largest
companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions,
locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global companies.
Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for
regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services
in all four professional areas.

As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor
any of its member firms has any liability for each other's acts or
omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal
entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte
Touche Tohmatsu," or other related names.

SOURCE Webloyalty.com

To Hell & Back -- 'Frightening'

DETROIT -- Call it intense, unnerving, frightening, yet compelling. That's "TO HELL & BACK" presented "LIVE" onstage at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, October 24th and 26th, 2007.

Start time is 7:00 p.m. each night. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) The public is invited to join Bishop Charles H. Ellis III and the GGT Performing Arts Ministry for this chilling presentation about the one place you don't ever want to go: HELL! ADMISSION IS FREE!!!

Over the years, the church has gained a "national" reputation for its elaborate "illustrated sermons," where drama and the gospel are a powerful mix. "To Hell and Back" has been seen by thousands over the last 10 years, and has been broadcast coast to coast on The Word Network. More than 80 cast members and stage crew will use pyrotechnic effects, professional
costuming and makeup, and eerie lighting to make this fright-filled presentation seem all too real.

TO HELL AND BACK begins with a stoic angel who leads Bishop Ellis thru the dark caverns of the damned. Their testimonies of "what could have been" and unending pain amid a hopeless oblivion are food for some very deep thought. The message of each one is clear: "Don't come here!"

In recent years, the crowds flowed out of GGT's 4,000-seat cathedral into its huge hallways, and it was standing room only at that point. Even with two presentations in 2007, overflow crowds are expected, especially Friday night. For video previews and more info, visit the church's website at http://www.greatergrace.org or call 313-543-6000. Greater Grace Temple is located at 23500 W. Seven Mile Road in Detroit, MI.

SOURCE Greater Grace Temple