GFCO is Proud to Certify Snyder’s of Hanover’s Gluten-Free Pretzels

Snyder’s of Hanover is the first USA, family-owned business to invest a great deal of time and money into making pretzels safe for gluten-free consumers. Snyder’s understands how important a strict gluten-free diet is to the health of persons with gluten sensitivities, and, because of that, sought the industry’s self-identified Best Practices in manufacturing gluten-free products – the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) standards.

(PRWEB) April 9, 2010 — To meet GFCO (http://gfco.org) standards, Snyder’s has carefully laid out a plan for production and quality control management that is monitored by third-party auditors for GFCO. Auditors inspect the manufacturing facility on a regular basis and are inspecting all aspects of the production of the finished products being certified gluten-free. This includes all processes and procedures for purchasing ingredients, storage and handling, production, cleaning and even looking into airborne dust contamination. As part of the GFCO application process, risk assessment is determined for ingredients and manufacturing. This determines the amount of raw materials, equipment and finished product the company is required to test onsite. It also determines the number of annual audits a company will have.

GFCO auditors are trained with years of experience working in plant inspections for kosher, organic and HACCP. They have been trained by GFCO to use their skills to also audit for gluten. GFCO auditors may often do “spot gluten testing” as part of their audits. As well, GFCO pulls products randomly from the point of sale to send to labs for detailed gluten testing without the company’s knowledge. GFCO has established a standard for certification at less than 10 ppm gluten, twice as strict as that proposed by the FDA and accepted by Codex and the World Health Organization. Rarely do GFCO products test more than 5 ppm gluten in laboratory testing. GFCO currently provides audits in 10 countries.

It can often take a company several months to work through the certification process. GFCO contractual requirements are stringent. It is our experience that companies certify gluten-free with GFCO because they recognize that GFCO sets the strictest standards and they see the value of third-party validation of their commitment to the product’s consumer market. It is not uncommon to find GFCO products also carry other third-party certifications, such as organic and kosher.

“There is consumer confidence and value in external certification, and GFCO sets the strictest standards for gluten-free”, states Claude O’Connor, vice president of marketing for Snyder’s of Hanover.

GFCO is pleased to add Snyder of Hanover to the family of GFCO products. GFCO certifies over 4000 products in all categories of food and supplements.

The Gluten Free Certification Organization (http://gfco.org) (GFCO) is a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America. The Certified Gluten-Free logo is a registered trademark of GFCO and a trusted, easy to find symbol that consumers rely on to know the foods they choose are truly gluten-free. www.GFCO.org; www.GLUTEN.net.

The global leader in pretzels and the nation’s second largest snack food company, Snyder’s of Hanover was founded in 1909 and is a privately held company that employs over 2,250 associates and operates nearly 1,800 distribution routes nationwide.

Snyder’s is headquartered in Hanover, PA, also the location of its flagship snack food manufacturing and distribution center where products are produced and distributed to the eastern half of North America, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe. The Goodyear, Arizona plant produces products for the Western half of the United States and Pacific Rim countries. The Jeffersonville, Indiana plant produces and distributes Krunchers!TM kettle potato chips, JaysTM potato chips, and GrandeTM tortilla chip products primarily for the Midwest, Central, and Eastern United States.

Arizona Synthetic Turf Company Morningstar Turf Announces Guarantee to Beat Any Competitors Price by 10 Percent

One of Arizona’s premier artificial turf manufacturers, Morningstar Turf has now made the claim and guarantee that they can beat any of their competitors by at least 10 percent. Along with their other deals and plethora of services offered, customers are sure to get the best price they can for their synthetic grass needs from Morningstar Turf.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) June 11, 2010 — Morningstar Turf, a Phoenix synthetic turf manufacturer (http://www.morningstarturf.com/), is working to be the most competitive landscape dealer in the valley. The decision to create a ten percent guarantee is great for those in need of artificial landscaping right now. Many Arizona residents are busy upgrading and creating plans for their landscape as perfect weather oversets the ideal time to work on landscaping.

This ten percent price match guarantee is great news for Phoenix-Metro residents that are looking to take advantage of the incentives that city governments are offering for switching to low water resolutions for their landscapes. Morningstar Turf has made information on the incentives available on their website in order to help maximize their assistance for customers landscape needs. Customers are always shocked when they discover that the amount of money they save from water bills derived from their landscape will pay for itself in relatively a years time.

The discounts and price match guarantee goes for all of the artificial turf installation services (http://www.morningstarturf.com/artificial-grass-lawns.html) they offer including putting greens, pet turf, sports turf, lawn and landscape, playground turf and more. Morningstar Turf has established themselves as experts in finding the right turf you needs for your project and can install if for you or provide the means for do-it-yourself installation.

Phoenix metro residents that are having troubles with expensive water bills, muddy sections of the yard, shady areas where grass won’t grow, poor drainage, annoying maintenance or low success rate of growth are encouraged to look into the benefits of installing artificial turf. Each of these common issues can be significantly decreased or solved with installation of synthetic grass solutions.

2010 is the year to be taking advantage of the value in synthetic landscaping from Morningstar Turf in Arizona.

About the company: Morningstar Turf is the leading resource of artificial turf for landscape, leisure and recreation in Arizona. With over 700 different synthetic grass (http://www.morningstarturf.com/) choices, Morningstar turf can get you the materials you need that fits your budget. All products offered at Morningstar Turf are durable, soft, realistic, fast draining, environmentally friendly and resistant to the sun. For more information on what Morningstar Turf can do for your landscaping visit www.MorningstarTurf.com or call 1-888-359-6450.

CureTogether Announces Online Autism Treatment Study

Parents of Autistic Children Invited to Participate Anonymously at http://www.curetogether.com/autism

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2010 — CureTogether (http://www.curetogether.com), an online social health community, announced today the launch of its Autism treatment study. CureTogether will provide an online venue for parents with Autistic children to anonymously share and rate the success of their treatments.

"CureTogether is here to do good; we've adopted an open-source philosophy for health research," said CureTogether co-founder Daniel Reda. "Patients and parents have so much knowledge and expertise to share with each other and with the world."

CureTogether is interested in collecting information about any and all treatments tried including: Anxiety and Depression medications, Chelation and IV therapies, Glutathione, Naltrexone, EDTA, DMPS, DMSA, Detoxification, vitamins B-12, B-6, supplements, Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diets, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments, Stem Cell Therapy, Play Therapy, Music Therapy, etc.

The CureTogether website also allows patients and parents to add therapies that may not be listed. CureTogether’s goal is to provide data back to the Autism community as to the most effective treatment options. Curetogether is completely impartial and not affiliated with any pharmaceutical or healthcare supplier.

Please visit http://www.curetogether.com/autism to participate in the study.

About Autism

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for Autism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 110 births in the United States and almost 1 in 70 boys is affected by Autism.

About CureTogether, Inc.

CureTogether (www.curetogether.com) is a website that helps people anonymously track and compare health data, to better understand their bodies, make more informed treatment decisions and contribute data to research. CureTogether has been featured in Wired ("Empowering Patients"), The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek ("Innovative"). For more information, please visit www.curetogether.com/blog/about or send an email to press(at)curetogether(dot)com.

Media Contacts:

Alexandra Carmichael (CA)

650-533-2163

New “Allergy Capital” Rankings Clash With America’s Love of the Outdoors

But Avoiding Allergy Triggers is an Inside Job, Too

Landover, MD (Vocus) May 26, 2010 — May is the height of springtime with April showers just behind us, and summer looming in the near future. There’s no better time for Americans to shed the din of winter and head outdoors. In fact, the U.S. National Park Service records nearly 300 million recreational visits to outdoor attractions each year, a large percentage of them in the spring.

But for more than 35 million Americans with nasal allergies (http://www.allergycapitals.com) and over 20 million with asthma, the love of the outdoors clashes head-on with the reality that asthma and allergy triggers are at their peak this time of year, and in every corner of the U.S. It’s no surprise why May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

So for the 8th year in a row, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released a new list of the 100 “Allergy Capitals” (www.AllergyCapitals.com), the most challenging places to live with spring allergies. Knoxville, TN, is named the #1 Spring Allergy Capital (http://www.allergycapitals.com) this year due to high pollen counts, high use of allergy medications by patients and too few allergists to treat the burgeoning allergy population. But the other 99 cities on the list don’t do much better. A full report for all 100 cities is available for free on the Foundations’ Web site, www.AllergyCapitals.com.

Outdoor Problems Come Inside

“Outdoors in spring is tough so some patients think they can stay indoors to remain safe, but you should be just as concerned about indoor air quality,” said Dr. Beth Corn, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Past President of the New York Allergy and Asthma Society, “allergy is not just an outdoor problem,” she said. Mike Tringale, the Foundation’s Vice President of External Affairs, agrees, “A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the air inside our homes can contain more allergens and pollutants than the air outside,” says Tringale, “but there is some good news: no matter where you live, there are easy and effective steps you can take to help reduce exposure to allergens all year long.”

With millions of dust mites living in your bed, pets releasing dander, mold and pollen circulating in the air, experts say that reduction of allergens inside the home is an important part of asthma and allergy prevention. As a result, Americans spend an estimated $10 billion annually on household products such as vacuum cleaners, air cleaners, bedding, toys, and flooring. These products tout a wide variety of benefits, such as allergen removal, or improved health without any scientific proof or validation. So how do you know if the tools you are using to create an allergen-free home actually work?

Simple Steps for Better Air

This year, the Foundation has teamed up with Lowe’s Home Improvement to educate Americans about the importance of indoor air quality and how a few simple steps can help you reduce your exposure to allergens and irritants at home. Visit www.AllergyCapitals.com to download a free guide on how you can control indoor allergens, room-by-room and see links to other information about products that are more suitable for people living with asthma and allergies.

Even though spring will pass, the summer fall and winter bring their own set of outdoor problems for people with asthma and allergies. So the Foundation encourages you learn about how to control allergens inside your home all year long no matter where you live, no matter what season of the year.

About AAFA

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. AAFA provides practical information, community based services and support through a national network of chapters and support groups. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research to find better treatments and cures. The 2010 Spring Allergy Capitals™ report was made possible by Lowe’s.

CONTACT FOR MEDIA ONLY: Angel Waldron, Senior Communications Manager at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, +1-202-466-7643 x248.

SOURCE: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Allergy Treatment from Absolute Health Provides Allergy Elimination as Opposed to Allergy Prevention

Allergy treatment from Absolute Health provides allergy elimination as opposed to allergy prevention. Absolute Health is a unique healthcare facility that focuses on natural healing and uses a holistic approach for the relief of symptoms caused by allergies that actually quell allergies as opposed to simply preventing them.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) April 27, 2010 — Allergy treatment (http://www.absolutehealthaz.com/allergy-elimination.html) from Absolute Health provides allergy elimination as opposed to allergy prevention. Absolute Health is a unique healthcare facility that focuses on natural healing and is dedicated to providing patients with the best healthcare possible. Absolute Health's approach to allergies is no different. Absolute Health uses a holistic approach for the relief of symptoms caused by allergies that actually quell allergies as opposed to simply preventing them.

With allergy season in full-swing, many are searching for medicine that will help prevent their symptoms. However, Absolute Health's allergy treatment does not simply prevent these symptoms it trains the body to no longer react negatively to these allergens.

Absolute Health implements Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT). Allergies and sensitivities are caused by an error: the body responds inappropriately to a harmless substance. AAT treats the overreaction by reducing the stress on the body in relation to the offending substance, creating a positive association so that the body may respond more appropriately.

"AAT merges 21st century science with 3,000 year-old traditional acupuncture principles in offering an effective alternative in the treatment of symptoms associated with allergies," said Dr. Sara Penton, Owner of Absolute Health. "Unlike most allergy medicine, AAT is an effective solution to allergens that actually rids the patient of the negative reaction to the allergen."

Advanced Allergy Therapeutics is a clinically proven allergies treatment that is highly effective in relieving the many symptoms associated with allergies and sensitivities. It is a therapeutic approach that was developed from over 15 years of clinical research, reconditioning the body to respond more appropriately to harmless substances. The success of the treatment is attributed to the extensive knowledge base and in-depth study of the allergens and offending agents, allowing for the treatment of a broad range of symptoms. The AAT treatment does not rely on the use of medications, herbal remedies or supplements. The allergies treatment is safe, painless and available to all ages including infants.

AAT is effective in addressing a long list of allergens from airborne irritants to seasonal allergies and everything in between. For more information on AAT and allergy treatment visit AbsoluteHealthAZ.com (http://www.absolutehealthaz.com)

About Absolute Health Arizona

Absolute Health Arizona's mission is to provide their patients with the best healthcare possible. They are dedicated to helping alleviate all of their patients' ailments, from aching backs to chronic allergies to any emotional distress. They follow their ABC's to health, which includes allergy elimination, biofeedback and chiropractic, and they create a plan to address each individual's needs. Absolute Health looks at the WHOLE person and truly cares about getting their patients to the best optimum health possible. Their goal is to educate as many people as possible to live a happy, health lifestyle. Absolute Health is your answer for questions pertaining to Allergy Elimination, Biofeedback and Chiropractic.

The approval of Alvesco with the AEROCOUNT Dose Indicator marks a significant milestone for respiratory patients. AEROCOUNT Dose Counters and Indicators are designed to address the 2003 FDA guidance calling for the integration of dose counters for metered-dose inhalers (MDI) used to deliver medication to the lungs. The AEROCOUNT Dose Indicator customized for Alvesco numerically displays the number of doses left in a patient’s inhaler, and as they approach a low medication level, the indicator displays a warning in red. The use of color helps to send a strong visual reminder to patients to renew their prescription.

“We are very pleased to partner with Nycomed to integrate the AEROCOUNT Dose Indicator as part of the Alvesco MDI. The FDA approval is a validation of Trudell’s dose counting technology and our commitment to excellence in medical aerosol delivery devices and systems,” said Mark Pickard, Vice-President and General Manager of Trudell Medical International.

With the first patent dating back to January 1998, Trudell Medical International had an early start towards building an intellectual property base in dose counting consisting of 50 issued patents and patents pending. Leveraging over a decade of development and commercialization effort in dose counting solutions, Trudell Medical International is able to provide pharmaceutical partners with a turnkey solution.

About Trudell Medical International

Trudell Medical International has a 25 year history in creating innovative aerosol drug delivery products that are distributed in over 90 countries around the world. In addition to the AEROCOUNT (www.aerocount.com) Dose Counters and Indicators, Trudell Medical International produces the AEROCHAMBER® Brand of Valved Holding Chambers, AEROECLIPSE® II Breath Actuated Nebulizer and a range of other devices for respiratory disease management. For more information visit www.trudellmed.com

About Nycomed

Nycomed is a privately owned pharmaceutical company that is active in a range of therapeutic areas. Its key products are aimed at gastroenterology, pain management, osteoporosis, respiratory diseases and tissue management. Operating throughout Europe and in fast-growing markets such as Latin America, Russia/CIS and the Asia-Pacific region Nycomed has a presence in about 50 markets worldwide. The combined group employs over 11,500 people. In 2007, it had annual sales of € 3.5 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of € 1.2 billion.

About Sepracor

Sepracor Inc. is a research-based pharmaceutical company dedicated to treating and preventing human disease by discovering, developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical products that are directed toward serving unmet medical needs. Sepracor’s drug development program has yielded a portfolio of pharmaceutical products and candidates with a focus on respiratory and central nervous system disorders. Currently marketed products include LUNESTA® brand eszopiclone, XOPENEX® brand levalbuterol HCl Inhalation Solution, XOPENEX HFA® brand levalbuterol tartrate Inhalation Aerosol and BROVANA® brand arformoterol tartrate Inhalation Solution. Sepracor’s corporate headquarters are located in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Ohtama At Evergreen Subdivision – Building Green Improves Health Environment

Several new studies indicate health issues are improving among workers and home owners in green built buildings.

(PRWEB) April 20, 2010 — Several new studies indicate health issues are improving among workers and home owners in green built buildings.

In the study, Analysis of Performance of Students in of Daylit Schools by Michael H. Nicklas and Gary B. Bailey of Innovative Design, elementary and middle school student performance was evaluated with natural daylighting. The study concluded students who attended daylit schools performed at an increase of 5 to 14% above those who attended non-daylit schools.

It is estimated people spend 90% of their time indoors. The Cost and Financial Benefits of Green Building, A Report to California’s Sustainable Building Task Force, principal author Greg Kats, Capital E, indicated increased ventilation, temperature control, lighting control, and daylighting have positively and significantly correlated to increased productivity. These qualities have also been suggested to reduce stress and thereby increase longer life.

“Evergreen, Colorado is a unique area that warrants health and well-being,” stated Don Bain, developer of Ohtama At Evergreen. “Green built homes in Evergreen are becoming more popular because people here want a higher quality of life.”

These studies also indicate that acute respiratory illness can be decreased by 9% to 20% in buildings with higher ventilation rates. Allergy and asthma cases improved 8% to 25% in green built buildings.

“We have encouraged our new custom home buyers to build green,” Mack and Andi Durbin, Broker/Owners of Rooftop Realty, exclusive marketing agents for Ohtama said in an interview. “Health is just another reason for our new custom home owners to hire an experienced green builder.”

John Kurowski of Kurowski Development Co. has been building green and sustainable homes since 1974. John has been familiar with Ohtama At Evergreen Subdivision since its inception and has an appreciation for the beauty and surroundings. He uses the materials needed to make your home energy efficient and your life healthier.

About Rooftop Realty:

Broker/owners Mack and Andi Durbin have been real estate agents for over 30 years in the Denver metro area and have been involved with the development of Ohtama from the beginning. They manage a full service brokerage experienced in both residential and commercial transactions.

Contact:

Mack and Andi Durbin

Rooftop Realty

303-881-8844

http://www.ohtamaatevergreen.com

http://www.kurowski.com/

http://www.innovativedesign.net/studentperformance.htm

Ondine Biopharma Receives Letters of Intent for Sale of Majority Interest in Sinusitis Subsidiary

Includes Funding for Sinuwave Technologies Corp. Ondine Biopharma Corporation today announced that it has entered into non-binding letters of intent (the “LOIs”) with a syndicate of private equity investors based in Europe to purchase a majority position in Ondine’s to be formed subsidiary, Sinuwave Technologies Corporation (“Sinuwave”), which will be dedicated to the development of photodisinfection solutions for the chronic sinusitis market.

(Vocus) July 8, 2010 — Ondine Biopharma Corporation (TSX: OBP; AIM: OBP) today announced that it has entered into non-binding letters of intent (the “LOIs”) with a syndicate of private equity investors based in Europe to purchase a majority position in Ondine’s to be formed subsidiary, Sinuwave Technologies Corporation (“Sinuwave”), which will be dedicated to the development of photodisinfection solutions for the chronic sinusitis market. Subject to the execution of definitive agreements and regulatory approvals, the proposed transaction would provide Ondine with continued economic benefits from the sinusitis application as well as cash flows to be used for the development of expanded applications of the Company’s photodynamic platform technologies.

Under the terms of the LOIs, the syndicate would receive a 70% ownership interest in Sinuwave in return for an upfront cash payment to Ondine of US$600,000 and an initial private placement into Sinuwave of US$500,000. The syndicate would also commit to provide Sinuwave Technologies Corporation with additional funding of up to US$1 million by way of equity purchases over a 2 year period in 2 tranches. In addition, the syndicate would have the right to invest a further $1 million in Sinuwave on exercise of share purchase warrants.

The parties contemplate that Ondine would develop and manufacture any products created under this initiative, and would be entitled to ongoing management consulting and product development fees as well as royalties and manufacturing margins. Ondine would also be entitled to additional payments totaling up to US$250,000 based on the achievement of certain regulatory milestones.

“This proposed transaction will enable us to focus on this important new application of our platform photodisinfection technology”, said Carolyn Cross, Chairman & CEO of Ondine Biopharma Corporation. “The proven antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits of Ondine’s non-antibiotic photodisinfection technology have the potential to provide substantial relief to patients who suffer from chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis represents a very large market, affecting over 43 million people in North America alone. There are over 450,000 patients in North America for whom sinus surgeries and antibiotics have been unsuccessful. As global leaders in photodisinfection, we have the technology and the expertise to create a new class of products that we believe can better serve these patients. By establishing a separate company dedicated to the chronic sinusitis application and entering into the above transaction, we expect to accelerate the development programs and commercialization opportunities for this important new market.”

Sinuwave Technologies Corporation is being established to develop and commercialize photodisinfection products for the sinusitis market. It will license all relevant Ondine intellectual property and know-how for this application, including technology internally developed over the past ten years and technology obtained in Ondine’s December 2009 acquisition of Advanced Photodynamic Technologies Inc. (“APT”). Sinuwave Technologies Corporation will leverage the product development, clinical and regulatory experiences of both the Ondine and APT teams.

About Ondine Biopharma Corporation

Ondine is developing non-antibiotic therapies for the treatment of a broad spectrum of bacterial, fungal and viral infections. The Company is focused on developing leading edge products utilizing its patented light-activated technology. Photodisinfection provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy without encouraging the formation and spread of antibiotic resistance. The Company is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a research and development laboratory in Bothell, Washington, USA.

For additional information, please visit the Company's website at: www.ondinebiopharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements contained in this release containing words like "believe", "intend", "may", "expect" and other similar expressions, are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the Company's forward-looking statements include the following: market acceptance of our technologies and products; our ability to obtain financing; our financial and technical resources relative to those of our competitors; our ability to keep up with rapid technological change; government regulation of our technologies; our ability to enforce our intellectual property rights and protect our proprietary technologies; the ability to obtain and develop partnership opportunities; the timing of commercial product launches; the ability to achieve key technical milestones in key products and other risk factors identified from time to time in the Company's public filings.

The LOIs are non-binding and there can be no assurances that the transaction contemplated by the LOIs will be consummated. The transaction is subject to, among other things, negotiation of a definitive agreement and the Company receiving the usual regulatory approvals.

The TSX Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information please contact:

Carolyn Cross

Chairman and

Chief Executive Officer

Ondine Biopharma Corporation

(604) 669-0555

ccross(at)ondinebiopharma(dot)com    

Canaccord Genuity Limited

Nominated Adviser

Ryan Gaffney

+4420 7050 6500

Holiday Kitchens Offers Most Complete Line of Eco-Friendly Cabinetry; Company Helps Homeowners Define and Fulfill Their Green Needs

Holiday Kitchens, a leading manufacturer of custom kitchen cabinets, helps homeowners define their green cabinet needs based on their lifestyle and health.

(PRWEB) April 21, 2010 — Holiday Kitchens, a leading manufacturer of custom kitchen cabinets, now offers one of the most complete lines of eco-friendly cabinet options in the industry, it was announced here today. Recognizing that defining "green" is a personal decision based on lifestyle and health needs, Holiday Kitchens is proud to offer several eco-friendly cabinet solutions.

Green can refer to how friendly a product is to the environment and to the health of those producing and using it. It can encompass everything from the amount of energy used to manufacture, how much virgin (versus recycled) material is consumed, and what the resulting waste stream contains.

“There are so many different definitions of green when it comes to kitchen cabinetry,” said Tamy Severude, marketing manager for Holiday Kitchens. “What is important to one person may not be to another. At Holiday Kitchens we strive to provide eco-friendly options to everyone who is looking for their dream kitchen.”

So, what are eco-friendly consumers looking for in a green cabinet? It could be any, or all, of the following:

Healthy – Homeowners who are concerned about the health of their family, have certain allergies and who are hypersensitive to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) should consider no-added urea formaldehyde kitchen cabinets (including adhesives) with a natural or linseed oil finish.

Sustainable – Quality cannot be overlooked when it comes to creating a kitchen that is the center of the home. Families may come and go but kitchen cabinets should be built to last the lifetime of the home. Quality cabinets rarely end up in landfills.

Resources – Whether it is incorporating recycled materials (reconstituted veneers) or utilizing renewable ones (bamboo and coconut palm), green kitchen cabinets should have a low impact on the environment and conserve natural resources. They should be produced within a low-energy facility with minimal waste and pollution.

Source – A responsible consumer buys from a responsible company. Research where the cabinets are coming from and who is making them. The United States has very strict manufacturing guidelines and chemical restrictions, which helps ensure the cabinets are safe. Look for environmentally responsible companies that go above and beyond to ensure the health of the planet for future generations.

Holiday Kitchens is a certified member of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP), an organization that oversees the environmental/green practices of cabinet manufacturers.

The ESP is designed as a framework for manufacturers to highlight environmental business practices concerning: product and process resource management, air quality, environmental management policies and systems, and community relations.

Holiday Kitchens is proud to participate in the Kennedy Green House (http://www.kennedygreenhouse.com) and the Greenovation of TerraVerde (http://www.terraverdetv.com) .

For more information on Holiday Kitchens' complete line of custom cabinetry, visit www.HolidayKitchens.com.

Oransi HEPA Air Purifiers Include 3 Free Filters from June 23 through July 6 – A $200+ Savings

Oransi HEPA air purifiers come with three free filters during the summer free filter promotion from June 23 through July 6 – an average savings of more than $200 versus competitors’ models. The company manufactures only top air purifiers and stands behind all Oransi v-hepa air purifiers with a 10 year warranty and a best in class 30 day money back guarantee. Oransi also provides free shipping with their HEPA air purifiers.

Austin, TX (Vocus) June 22, 2010 — HEPA air purifiers from Oransi – http://www.oransi.com – include three free filters from June 23 through July 6. The HEPA filter promotion offers consumers a savings of more than $200 versus competitors’ models. Oransi v-hepa air purifiers also come with a 10 year warranty, a best in class 30 day money back guarantee and free shipping.

Oransi offers two HEPA air purifier (http://www.oransi.com) models – the v-hepa air purifier and the v-hepa PRO UV air purifier. Both Oransi v-hepa air purifiers offer consumers the following benefits:

•    Save money: in addition to including three free filters (http://www.oransi.com) – a savings of more than $200 versus competitors’ models (and provides the convenience of not needing to purchase a replacement HEPA filter for two years) – Oransi v-hepa air purifiers are Energy Star qualified. As a result, they have a low operating cost of only $2 to $3 per month to operate – compared to the competitors’ brands which cost up to $8 per month.

•    Effective: independently tested and proven to remove more than 99.5% of particles with each air pass for dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, mold and other airborne particles. The Oransi v-hepa PRO UV additionally removes viruses, gases, smoke and VOCs.

•    Quiet: Oransi v-hepa and v-hepa Pro air purifiers are recognized as the quietest of the HEPA air cleaners.

•    Best money-back guarantee in industry: Oransi has the most consumer-friendly return policy in the air purifier (http://www.oransi.com) industry. If not satisfied with the Oransi air purifier within the first 30 days, contact them for a refund in full for the product.

•    Intuitive and easy to use: simply plug in, turn on, and start breathing easier.

•    Lightweight: easy to move around the house.

•    V-lock: no air by-pass so all the air is filtered resulting in superior air filtration performance. Pro UV model also has insulation material (v-seal) around the edges of the filter media to prevent any air leakage around the HEPA filters.

•    Safety: Oransi air purifiers will stop operating if the cover is opened. This feature is especially beneficial in homes with children or when placing in kids’ bedrooms. Oransi HEPA air purifiers also have received safety certifications from ETL, GS and CE as well as the RoHS lead free directive. Both are made of durable fire-resistant ABS materials.

The Oransi v-hepa air purifier is best used in rooms up to 400 square feet (20’ x 20’) – the average size of a bedroom. It has a HEPA filter efficiency of 99.97% and a filter life of 5 to 10 months, depending on frequency of use. It has three fan speeds, mechanical controls, weighs only 10 lbs. , measure 17” x 16” x 6” and is $385.

The Oransi v-hepa PRO UV air purifier is best used in rooms up to 500 square feet (20’ x 25’) and includes an air quality color coded monitor that keeps track automatically of the home’s air quality and adjusts the fan speed if operated on auto mode. This high-end HEPA air purifier also includes a washable pre-filter, activated carbon filter for light odors, UV-C germicidal light for bacteria and germs, PCO (photo-catalytic oxidation) for VOCs and gases, a negative ionizer, room air quality display and a remote control. The price is $499.

Visit http://www/oransi.com for more information or to purchase.

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