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Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 8 Throughout Nation

Donations Critical as Thousands Join Hunger Rolls; Effort Will Help Feed Needy Families in All 50 States WASHINGTON, April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) announced today that the nation’s largest annual food drive to combat hunger will be conducted this year on Saturday, May 8.  On that day, letter carriers will collect non-perishable donations from homes as they deliver mail along their postal routes Continue reading

1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) President Chris McCann to Appear in CBS Hit Reality Series ‘Undercover Boss’

McCann Goes Incognito to Work Alongside Numerous Employees from 1-800-FLOWERS Retail Shops and Fannie May CARLE PLACE, N.Y., April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — As 1-800-FLOWERS.COM ® gears up for another busy Mother’s Day season, Chris McCann, president of the world’s largest florist and online gift shop, will appear in the season finale of “Undercover Boss,” the hit reality TV series on CBS.  On April 11, viewers will get an inside look as McCann leaves his corporate office to go undercover and work side-by-side with his employees to gain a unique perspective on how things work at the frontline, to witness firsthand the effects his decisions have throughout the company and acknowledge unsung heroes who go above and beyond for the floral and gift retailer. “I am so grateful for CBS providing me with this exceptional opportunity,” said Chris McCann, President of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. Continue reading

SPLENDA(R) Sweetener Partners With Celebrity Chef Katie Brown to Spread the Sweetness

America’s Favorite No Calorie Sweetener announces Brown as the first-ever ‘SPLENDA(R) Signature Chef’ FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Celebrity chef and expert entertainer, Katie Brown, has joined forces with McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, the marketers of SPLENDA® Sweetener, as its resident “SPLENDA® Signature Chef.” Through a year-long integrated marketing campaign celebrating America’s Favorite No Calorie Sweetener, the SPLENDA® Brand will collaborate with Brown to spread the word about how Americans can use SPLENDA® Sweetener Products in more ways than they ever imagined. Continue reading

Introducing Crest and Oral-B 3D White a Transformational Tooth Whitening Collection

– Start Seeing a Whiter Smile after Just ONE Day – CINCINNATI, April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — In the age of digital cameras, video conferencing and social networking, it is more important than ever to look our best on a daily basis.  However, according to a recent survey, Americans feel there is considerable room for improvement, as only one American in three (37%) says he or she is completely happy with his or her own smile, and nearly one in five (17%) say they avoid having their picture taken because they are self-conscious about their smile(1) Continue reading

Men’s Wearhouse Prom Rep Campaign Goes Social With New Online Features

Participants Receive Discounts, Free Tuxes for Prom HOUSTON, April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Teens can text, tweet, and talk their way to a free tux or $100 Visa gift card this year when they participate in the Men’s Wearhouse Prom Rep program. Prom Reps receive 10 percent off their tux rentals for every friend who rents with Men’s Wearhouse Continue reading

Winning Brands Scores With TrackMoist in Professional Bull Riding

– Built Ford Tough PBR Series Debut in Albuquerque, New Mexico for TrackMoist ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Winning Brands Corporation (Pink Sheets: WNBD; Frankfurt: WMU.F), www.WinningBrands.com  manufacturer of popular new TrackMoist performance enhancer and dust control for dirt racetracks and sports fields passed its performance tests at the Built Ford Tough PBR Series in Albuquerque last week to become the designated dirt conditioning resource for the rest of the season. Continue reading

Outside Magazine Names Eddie Bauer as One of America’s Best Places to Work in 2010

Eddie Bauer ranked #19 in its first year on Outside magazine’s annual ‘Best Places to Work’ list BELLEVUE, Wash., April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Eddie Bauer today was named to Outside magazine’s ( www.outsideonline.com ) third annual “Best Places to Work” list. Continue reading

Hearthland Products(TM) Wins Two Prestigious Vesta Awards at 2010 Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Expo

MINNEAPOLIS, April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Hearthland Products™ proudly announces its Memphis Pro Wood Fire Grills™ recently won two prestigious Vesta Awards:  Best in Show (Outdoors) and Best in Category (Charcoal, Wood Barbecues & Smokers) at the National Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Expo.  Memphis Wood Fired Grills™ are 3-in-1 Outdoor Cooking Centers™ that grill, smoke, and have true convention oven capabilities.  Their industry leading digital Intelligent Temperature Controls™ and Dual Combustion/Convection Fans allow you to sear a steak at 650 degrees, bake a pie, or low ‘n’ slow smoke ribs Continue reading

FDA CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION – Consumer Representatives Needed for FDA Advisory Committees: Learn More at Public Meeting

SILVER SPRING, Md., April 5 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Do you want to voice your opinion to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its role in protecting and promoting the public health? Do you have ties to a consumer group or community-based organization? Can you analyze scientific data Continue reading