Nashville, TN (PRWEB) September 30, 2009

Luxury living has gone to the dogs at the Hutton Hotel.

The four-star independent luxury hotel – known as “the greenest” hotel in Nashville – is also one of the most pet-friendly, and has rolled out a pampered pet program to keep their four-legged leisure travelers comfortably in the lap of luxury.

“One of the biggest trends right now is visitors traveling with their much-beloved pets,” said Steven André, General Manager of Hutton Hotel. “And as a luxury hotel focused on delivering world-class service to all our guests, we wanted to cater to this important guest need.”

So the hotel has launched Hutton’s Happy Tails Pet Program, to keep Fido, Fluffy and all four-legged friends entertained during their stay in Music City. The Hutton offers a full menu of pet-friendly services including:

    Comfortable pet beds with turndown service treats
    Water and food bowls with special spill mats
    Cat litter boxes and litter … and even scratching posts upon request
    Special pet menu available through room service
    Pampered services such as grooming, dog walking, pet sitting, veterinarian and pet spa treatments through the pet concierge
    A special Hutton pet amenity awaits all furry friends.

Increasingly, travelers are packing the pooches, fetching the felines and taking flight with the birds – quite literally. Pet travel soared 33 percent last year to a record 20 million, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, and 80 percent of them were dogs. And a full 14 percent or 29 million Americans travel with their pets, according to the Travel Industry Association.

Pet travel has also spawned an industry dedicated to pampering pets on the road. Fido, Fifi and Fluffy, demanding travelers that they are, have a growing selection of amenities that will help them arrive in style and make the most of their travels. From portable potty turf to disposable kitty litter boxes and pet passports, they have it made. Large pet stores such as PETCO Animal Supplies Inc. and PetSmart Inc. are also sniffing the trend, and expanding their offering of travel related products. The Outward Hound pet booster seat and pet ramps for sport utility vehicles are popular items featured on their websites.

Hutton Hotel was recently honored with the Tennessee Hospitality Association’s Good Earthkeeping Award for its visionary eco-friendly staff, culture and amenities. The hotel was built from the ground-up with a focus on the environment, and offers a range of sustainable features including bamboo flooring and furnishings, card readers that disable lights when guests leave the room, LED lighting, a comprehensive recycling program – including laundry water recycling and conservation, biodegradable cleaning supplies, hybrid courtesy vehicles, Dyson airblade hand dryers, water-free urinals in public restrooms and much more.

In addition, Hutton Hotel created a task force earlier this year to focus on sustainable hotel management. Every quarter, a representative from each department is responsible for developing new ways to reduce the impact on the environment, develop sustainable practices and bring a green culture to their department.

About Hutton Hotel

Hutton Hotel is Nashville’s newest independent luxury hotel offering 248 guest rooms and 13,600 square feet of function space. Hutton’s modern, yet comfortable design is unique and comparable to some of the best independent luxury hotels around the world. Hutton Hotel is a development of Amerimar Enterprises, a recognized leader in the renovation and repositioning of office, hotel, retail, multi-family and mixed use properties throughout the country. For more information, please visit http://www.HuttonHotel.com.

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Oakland, CA (PRWEB) October 1, 2009

Rather than be caught with dingy white socks, one in five participants in a new survey admitted to committing perhaps the most grave of fashion faux pas – wearing black socks with athletic shoes. Some simply go sockless to avoid perceived ridicule, and still others opt to trash their dingy white socks. However, the makers of Clorox Bleach suggest a less embarrassing and more cost-effective solution: wash with bleach.

“Because socks have a tendency to develop deep, ground-in stains, removal of these stains and general dinginess can be difficult, especially when detergent alone is the only tool in your laundry arsenal,” said Clorox stain scientist, Harold Baker (a.k.a., Dr. Laundry). “Over one-third of consumers claim white socks are the most difficult items from which to remove stains – however, the solution is quite simple. Pairing detergent AND bleach provides unbeatable whitening for your socks and other fabrics while removing body soil, stains and odors.”

Survey results also reveal that dingy socks spark shame for some – two out of three people have been embarrassed by the dingy appearance of their white socks, and have gone to extremes in order to conceal them, including wearing extra-long pants. The most common locations that consumers cited as places of “sock shame” were friends’ homes, doctors’ offices, and airport security check lines.

For more information on how to fight your own “sock shame” or other stain dilemmas, visit ww.drlaundryblog.com.

About Clorox® Regular-Bleach

Clorox® bleach is a solution of sodium hypochlorite, which breaks down primarily into salt and water after use. There is no free chlorine in any Clorox® bleach product. Clorox® Regular-Bleach is effective in whitening laundry whites and disinfecting surfaces around the home. In fact, bleach is the most widely available and affordable disinfectant on Earth. Since it was introduced in 1913, Clorox® Regular-Bleach has been used in places where killing germs is critical: in hospitals, nursing homes, child-care centers and schools. In fact, when the first Apollo flights were heading into space, NASA used Clorox® Regular-Bleach to decontaminate the capsules returning from orbit. Disinfecting household surfaces with Clorox® Regular-Bleach is still very important today since it kills germs that can make people sick, including Salmonella, E.coli and other germs of increasing concern like MRSA.

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2008 revenues of $ 5.3 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers’ most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Green Works™ natural cleaners, Armor All® and STP® auto-care products, Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita® water-filtration systems, Glad® bags, wraps and containers, and Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products. With 8,300 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $ 73.9 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2008 alone, the foundation awarded $ 4.2 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $ 10.2 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.TheCloroxCompany.com.

Contacts:

Kathy Hill

The Clorox Company                    

(510) 271-7000        

Rita Gorenberg

Ketchum

(415) 984-6228

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Rufus and Gus display potty purrfection while training to use the toilet with the CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit.

Morrisville, PA (PRWEB) October 22, 2009

Cat owners looking to lose the litter box and start toilet training their pets now have another great reason to get started. CitiKitty, makers of the World Famous Cat Toilet Training Kit, has redesigned its signature product to help ease the pursuit of a litter-free lifestyle.

Four years after the world was introduced to CitiKitty’s patent-pending training system, cat owners continue to have success getting their felines to think outside of the litter box and start using the toilet. CitiKitty remains the preferred choice of thousands of cat owners looking for a clean, money-saving alternative to spending hundreds of dollars on kitty litter every year.

Customer feedback led the makers of CitiKitty to improve upon the toilet training kit’s already innovative design. The patent-pending CitiKitty training seat and insert now allows cats the ability to repeat steps in the training process should they need more time to master their new potty skills. “All cats learn at their own pace and CitiKitty’s new design encourages and respects each cat’s unique experience,” says Rebecca Rescate, founder of CitiKitty. “The product has evolved, but we’re continuing to provide an easy-to-use, low-cost way to toilet train your cat for under $ 30.”

In addition to the training kit’s new design, CitiKitty’s packaging and product literature are now printed using 100 percent recycled materials. “CitiKitty is an environmentally-friendly product and we wanted our packaging to reflect that too,” Rescate explained, adding that each year more than 8 billion pounds of cat litter is dumped into U.S. landfills.

For more information about CitiKitty or cat toilet training visit http://www.citikitty.com.

About CitiKitty

Mr. Jinx, the beloved cat of Robert De Niro’s character in “Meet the Parents” may have put cat toilet training on the big screen, but in real life a cat named Samantha is the purring inspiration behind CitiKitty. The 15-year-old Tuxedo cat used to live in a 500-square-foot Manhattan apartment with her owner, Rebecca. The pair cohabitated wonderfully together with the exception of Samantha’s litter box, which took up too much space and smelled like, well, a litter box. Rebecca made it her mission to find an affordable, safe, healthy, easy and environmentally-friendly alternative for Samantha to discard her unmentionables. During Rebecca’s personal pursuit of the litter-free lifestyle, CitiKitty was born.

“This isn’t the stuff of Hollywood,” Rescate says. “CitiKitty has helped make toilet training cats a reality.”

The CitiKitty Toilet Training Kit is manufactured in New Jersey and distributed worldwide. CitiKitty and other amazing cat products can be found at http://www.citikitty.com. For more information or to see a video of a CitiKitty toilet-trained cat, please visit CitiKitty.

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Oakland, Calif. and Toledo, Ohio (PRWEB) October 29, 2009

Unlike most 9-year-olds, when the holidays roll around, Hannah Turner isn’t just thinking about what she might find under her tree. She’s also thinking about what others might need on their feet.

Hannah, with help and encouragement from her friends and family, is the creator of Hannah’s Socks, a charitable organization dedicated to providing socks and other clothing necessities to those less fortunate. This holiday season, the nonprofit organization is hosting the Hannah’s Socks Holiday Sock Drive, an effort to gather and donate 10,000 pairs of new socks to underprivileged children’s programs and homeless and domestic violence shelters. The campaign is proudly sponsored by The Clorox Company.

Hannah’s inspiration for Hannah’s Socks came one chilly Ohio afternoon when then 4-year-old Hannah was helping her mother serve food at a local homeless shelter and noticed a man with holes in his shoes and no socks. Hannah, out of kindness, offered the man her own. Since then, with the support of the community, Hannah’s Socks has donated thousands of pairs of socks to those in need.

Hannah’s Socks’ holiday spirit is especially relevant this year, with unemployment at a 26-year high and many people in need. By donating 10,000 pairs of new socks, the organization hopes to play a role in making the season a little more comfortable for thousands of people.

“The lesson we can all take from Hannah is that every one of us, no matter how young, can play a part in helping those who are in need,” said Doris Turner, Hannah’s mother and the president of Hannah’s Socks. “Now, with the help of The Clorox Company, we can extend our reach and perhaps spread a little holiday cheer to those who need it most.”

For more information on how to donate to the Hannah’s Socks Holiday Sock Drive sponsored by The Clorox Company, or for a downloadable information packet with instructions on how to host a sock drive, visit http://www.hannahssocks.org.

About Hannah’s Socks

Hannah’s Socks serves homeless and domestic-violence shelters in the Midwest, with offices in Toledo and Cincinnati. Hannah’s Socks collects donated materials in the form of new men’s, women’s and children’s socks and undergarments, then leverages partnerships with local shelters for distribution to both the homeless and to victims of domestic violence. In addition, it supports programs serving under-privileged children.

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2008 revenues of $ 5.3 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers’ most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Green Works™ natural cleaners, Armor All® and STP® auto-care products, Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita® water-filtration systems, Glad® bags, wraps and containers, and Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products. With 8,300 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $ 73.9 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2008 alone, the foundation awarded $ 4.2 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $ 10.2 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/.

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The Kitt-In Box: Gives your cat a place to rest other then your desktop

New York, NY (Vocus) December 16, 2009

On Monday, December 14, 2009, The Refined Feline® launched its first-ever television ad campaign for the Kitt-In Box™. Running in two key The Refined Feline® markets, Austin, TX and New York City, the television ad for the Kitt-In Box™ features the product’s innovative attributes, along with a highly desirable price: Purchase two to get the first for $ 29.99, and the second for only $ 14.99*.

The Kitt-In Box™ is a award-winning, patent-pending design which gives cats a place to rest on a desktop rather than in the way on computer keyboards, a common frustration of cat owners.

“The Kitt-In Box™ is such a great product and it makes the perfect holiday gift for your cat of small dog”, says Josh Feinkind, owner of The Refined Feline®. “I wanted to offer this innovative cat bed product at a great holiday price so that cats could have their own place to rest on the desk.”

On making his foray into television, Feinkind shares, “it was a fun project, from the storyboarding to trying to get all the key messaging into just 30-seconds.”

There are many skeptics as to the merits of television advertising. Nonetheless, it remains the best way to build brand equity and unaided brand awareness, while reaching a significantly larger audience than in alternative channels. It is also an effective to way to quickly communicate revolutionary design attributes, such as those of the Kitt-In Box™.

Click here to watch the Kitt-In Box™ commercial.

A revolutionary design-

The Kitt-In Box™ is constructed of solid pine and can adjust to multiple positions and angle. Further, it is available in multiple finishes to suit consumers’ tastes. Easy to set-up, and requiring no hardware, it simply clamps securely to the side of any desk top. The design supports up to 20lbs, making it a perfect gift for cats or even small dogs, this holiday season.

Cats are drawn to the soft cushions and high wall, which are ideal for nesting and napping. The foam cushions are machine washable, and the felt padding prevents damage to the desk. It’s no wonder that this revolutionary cat furniture design has already won the Cat Fancy Editor’s Choice Award and the Pet Product Editor’s Choice Award!

Editors aren’t the only ones who recognize the merits of the Kitt-In Box™. Cat-lovers who have already purchased it tell us:

“I love it!… 7 out of 7.” – Matt C. of California.

“Kitt-In Box is a 7 out of 7 rating!! It is beautifully constructed and a pleasure to look at. Both Nicholas and Zoe [cat names] love sitting or sleeping in it and being a part of all office work that goes on here!”

Jean B. from California

“It has become one of her favorite sleeping places, even when I’m not working.”

Brooke H. of Durham North Carolina

Feed 500 Felines Holiday Drive-

On November 25th, The Refined Feline launched its holiday promotion: Feed 500 Felines Holiday Drive. The program objective is to feed as many as 500 shelter cats for 30 days, with a donation to 10 shelters to feed their furry guests as they wait for adoption.

Feed 500 Felines is a fun and easy program, which raises funds, based upon the product purchased. For example, if a Lotus Cat Tower is purchased, the company will allocate enough funds to feed 30 shelter cats for a day. If a Refined Cat Litter Box is purchased, The Refined Feline will allocate funds to feed 10 cats for a day.

There are twelve products eligible for the program, which can be found at TheRefinedFeline.com. Purchasing the Kitt-In Box™ qualifies to feed 2 shelter cats for a day.

The ultimate objective is to raise enough funds to feed a total of 500 hungry shelter cats for 30 days. Says Feinkind, “since we launched this program two weeks ago, we are a little short of our goal of 500. So far, there has been enough participation to feed 150 felines. I am hopeful that the Kitt-In Box television ad and promotion will boost our numbers to help us reach our goal.”

*Limit up to 5 per customer at promotional $ 14.99. Plus S&H

About The Refined Feline®-

It all started with a cat named Kerpal. Living in a small apartment in Englewood, NJ , 5 miles away from NYC, we were frustrated with current cat products on the market. The “cat tree” designs were unnecessarily awkward and very unattractive. The dilemma presented itself: how can Kerpal’s need to climb and scratch co-exist with our need for a nice looking home. The solution: design cat furniture with both the cat and the cat owner needs in mind. Today, The Refined Feline® continues to create products that are affordable, easy to maintain, and fun for cats, in addition to being customizable to easily blend into any home’s decor. For more information, visit http://www.TheRefinedFeline.com.

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Kat Box King

Glen Carbon, IL (PRWEB) December 17, 2009

With today’s economy being in crisis, the news is rife with stories of small businesses closing. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s September 2009 report, there were 595,600 business closures and 473,546 small businesses that filed for bankruptcy in 2008. So how does a small business survive in a recession? Kat-Box King is a small business that is more than surviving; the company is thriving, with new product placement nationwide in Wal-Mart stores. Company president and founder, Sean McGivern, shares his knowledge with other small business owners on how to prosper during a recession.

Kat-Box King’s business concept derived out of necessity during McGivern’s college years; his roommate had a cat and never cleaned the litter box. McGivern decided to design a disposable litter box that was easy to use, portable and gender-specific. As a result, Kat-Box King was born.

McGivern started this business by sharing his product with friends in exchange for feedback. However, his friends only had positive things to say, which was hindering McGivern’s productivity.

McGivern says, “For a small business to thrive during this recession, you have to invest in focus groups. Your friends will give you feedback, but I learned they only tell you the positive. I needed to find out if there were or are any negatives too.”

The input provided from focus groups was essential to McGivern’s success. It is the main advice he passes along to other businesses. “If you are struggling with your product, take it to focus groups. Utilize the input and take note of the criticisms altering the product until the focus groups are satisfied.”

Kat-Box King’s product Litter to GoTM is located in over 500 Wal-Mart stores across the country.

Litter to GoTM is a portable, all in one, leak-proof, disposable litter box. It includes 5 lbs. of Ultra Clumping Litter and has a suitcase-like handle that makes it great for travel. The product is also recyclable to ensure it coincides with a household’s green efforts. Litter to GoTM allows you to change the litter box and completely dispose of it on a weekly basis, eliminating cat litter odor and preventing the spread of bacteria.

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A cat tree is a must for every house with a cat. It is in a cat’s nature to climb up things and scratch stuff. Cat trees cater perfectly to that behavior. It gives your cat that much-required exercise and keeps it sharp and focused. After all no cat lover would like a grumpy cat scratching his or her furniture. Cat trees come in various forms and sizes. Only if your cat could tell you which cat tree to buy, well sadly that won/t happen so you will have to decide based on your cat’s size and habits.

The best cat tree is the one that your feline friend will not get bored with. There are many options available, and you can purchase cat toys and hang them from the different levels to provide kitty with interesting playtime. There are many types of material available that can be used for cat trees however wood still remains a favorite. One of the most important parts of a cat tree is its scratching post. Any cat lover will tell you how much cats love to scratch; novice cat owners will even have scratch marks on their legs to prove it. A good cat tree with a scratching post lets the cats scratch away without damaging your furniture. So it’s time you got a cat tree for your furry friend and in return your cat will give you the all the TLC (Tender Loving Care) it can.

TIP: Spray liquid catnip on the cat tree when you first bring it home. Kitty will fall in love with it immediately!

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 20, 2010

Consumer review site RateItAll (http://www.rateitall.com) today made public its list of Best Products of the Decade (http://www.rateitall.com/wt-best-of-the-decade-products.aspx), the result of an ongoing ten year study of consumer opinion.

The Product portion of the Best of the Decade awards covers more than 70 categories ranging from Automotive to Beverages to Pet Food. The Culture portion of the awards (http://www.rateitall.com/wt-best-of-the-decade-culture.aspx) covers an additional 80+ categories.

Millions of opinions from hundreds of thousands of consumers were processed in generating RateItAll’s Best of the Decade Awards.

Winning companies and brands are invited to pick up their digital Trophies for display on their company website by visiting the RateItAll Best Products of the Decade page (http://www.rateitall.com/wt-best-of-the-decade-products.aspx).

For more about the data and judging criteria, please see the Best of the Decade Awards page (http://www.rateitall.com/wt-best-of-the-decade-awards.aspx).

Here is the complete list of Best of the Decade Product Winners:

Automotive

In the ATV category, the winners were the Honda 450R, the Yamaha Raptor, and the Honda Rincon.

In the Motorcycle category, the winners were the Kawasaki Ninja, the Ducati 996, and the Honda CBR.

In the Pickup Truck category, the winners were the Ford F-350, the Ford F-150, and the Chevrolet Silverado.

In the Station Wagon and Minivan category, the winners were the Subaru Outback, the Toyota Sienna, and the Honda Odyssey.

In the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) category, the winners were the Jeep Wrangler, the Toyota Landcruiser, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

In the Sports Car category, the winners were the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Mustang, and the Audi TT Coupe.

In the Sedan category, the winners were the Honda Civic, the Honda Accord, and the Toyota Corolla.

In the Motor Oil Brand category, the winners were Walmart Super Tech, Valvoline, and Quaker State.

Beverages

In the Beer category, the winners were Heineken, Guinness, and Corona.

In the Bottled Water category, the winners were Fiji, Aquafina, and Evian.

In the Energy Drink category, the winners were Red Bull, XS, and 5 Hour Energy.

In the Gin category, the winners were Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, and Hendrick’s.

In the Hard Cider category, the winners were K Cider, Hornsby’s, and Woodchuck Amber.

In the Mexican Beer category, the winners were Dos Equis, Pacifico, and Tecate.

In the Orange Juice Brand category, the winners were Tropicana, Florida’s Natural, and Minute Maid.

Rum

In the Rum category, the winners were Bacardi 151, Captain Morgan, and Malibu.

In the Scotch category, the winners were Laphroaig 10 Year, Glenlivet, and Lagavulin 16 Year.

In the Tequila category, the winners were Don Julio, Cuervo Gold, and Cuervo 1800.

In the Vodka category, the winners were Grey Goose, Stolichnaya, and Smirnoff.

In the Whiskey / Bourbon category, the winners were Maker’s Mark, Jack Daniel’s, and Old Grand Dad.

Companies

In the Airline category, the winners were Continental Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Airlines.

In the Automobile Insurance Provider category, the winners were Progressive, Geico, and Esurance.

In the Bank category, the winners were Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and USBank.

In the Car and Truck Rental category, the winners were Enterprise, Fox. and Avis.

In the Department Store category, the winners were Target, Wal-Mart, and Nordstrom.

In the Cell Phone Service Provider, the winners were Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T.

In the Insurance Company category, the winners were State Farm, Geico, and Nationwide.

In the Jewelry Store category, the winners were Whitehall, Kay, and Finlay.

In the Moving Company category, the winners were NY International, Partner Van Lines, and Moving Staffers.

In the Satellite Internet Access Provider, the winners were WildBlue, DirecWay, and HughesNet.

In the Cable Internet Access Provider, the winners were Road Runner, Comcast, and Charter Communications.

In the Satellite Television Provider, the winners were DirectTV, DISH Network, and Star Choice.

In the Executives category, the winners were Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates.

Education

In the Online University category, the winners were University of Phoenix, Capella University, and DeVry University.

In the U.S. College or University category, the winners were Stanford University, Harvard University, and

Cornell University.

Electronics

In the Mobile Phones category, the winners were the Apple iPhone, the Nokia 5100, and the Nokia 6100.

In the Video Games Systems category, the winners were Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo Wii.

Fashion

In the Clothing Stores category, the winners were Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy, and American Eagle.

In the Men’s Underwear Brand, the winners were Fruit of the Loom, Hanes, and Calvin Klein.

Fast Food

In the Fast Food Chains category, the winners were Wendy’s, Subway, and McDonald’s.

In the McDonald’s Menu Items category, the winners were Big Mac, French Fries, and McShake.

In the Sit-Down Dining Chains category, the winners were Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and Cheesecake Factory.

In the Wendy’s Menu Items category, the winners were Frosty, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, and Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Groceries

In the Frozen Pizza category, the winners were DiGiorno, Freschetta, and Stouffer’s.

In the Girl Scout Cookies category, the winners were Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs.

In the Hot Sauce category, the winners were Baboon Ass, Cholula, and Tabasco.

In the Ice Cream Brand category, the winners were Ben & Jerry’s, Dreyer’s, and Haagen-Dazs.

Health

In the Cold and Flu Remedies category, the winners were Zicam, NyQuil, and TheraFlu.

In the Diet Products category, the winners were Jenny Craig, Isagenix, and Weight Watchers.

In the Hair Loss Treatment category, the winners were Nioxin, Kevis, and Viviscal.

In the Prescription Blemish Treatment category, the winners were Accutane, BenzaClin, and Duac.

In the Prescription Drugs category, the winners were Vicodin, Viagra, and Ambien.

In the Non-Prescription Blemish Treatment category, the winners were Proactive Solution, ZenMED Derma Cleanse, and Biore Pure.

Home & Garden

In the Laundry Detergent category, the winners were Tide, Gain, and Arm & Hammer.

In the Vacuum Cleaner category, the winners were Rainbow, Oreck, and Dyson.

In the Dishwasher category, the winners were Maytag Jetclean, Whirlpool Gold, and GE Potscrubber.

Personal Care

In the Antiperspirant & Deodorant for Men category, the winners were Drysol, Certain Dri, and Old Spice High Endurance.

In the Antiperspirant & Deodorant for Women category, the winners were Certain Dri, Drysol, and Secret Platinum Protection.

In the Bar Soap category, the winners were Dove, Lever 2000, and Irish Spring.

In the Cosmetics Brand category, the winners were Aloette, Arbonne International, and Mary Kay.

In the Facial Cleanser category, the winners were Noxzema, Neutrogena, and Cetaphil.

In the Fragrance & Cologne for Men category, the winners were Cool Water, Polo Sport, and Drakkar Noir.

In the Fragrance & Perfume for Women category, the winners were Tommy Girl, Pleasures, and CK One.

In the Shampoo Brands category, the winners were Thermasilk, Pantene, and Herbal Essences.

Pets

In the Cat Litter category, the winners were Swheat Scoop, World’s Best Cat Litter, and Feline Pine.

In the Dog Food Brands category, the winners were Blue Buffalo, Orijen, and Innova EVO.

Sporting Goods

In the Rifle category, the winners were Remington Model 700, Remington 7MM Magnum, and the Ruger No. 1 Standard.

In the Running Shoes category, the winners were Nike Air Structure Triax, New Balance 702, and New Balance 803.

In the Shotgun category, the winners were Remington Model 870, Mossberg Model 500m, and Ruger Red Label.

In the Skateboard (Decks) category, the winners were Element, Zero, and Alien Workshop.

In the Skateboard Truck category, the winners were Thunder, Independent, and Tensor.

In the Snowboard category, the winners were Burton, K-2, and Lamar.

Tobacco

In the Cigarettes category, the winners were Newport, Malboro Blend No. 27, and Newport 100.

In the Cigars category, the winners were Black and Mild, Philly Blunts, and Swisher Sweets.

In the Smokeless Tobacco category, the winners were Grizzly Smokeless Tobacco, Copenhagen, and Skoal.

More information on RateItAll’s Best of the Decade Awards program can be found here: http://www.rateitall.com/wt-best-of-the-decade-awards.aspx

About RateItAll

Based in San Francisco, RateItAll (http://www.rateitall.com) is a consumer review network where visitors can find and share reviews on virtually any topic. All of the site’s content is available for syndication via widgets and an API (api.rateitall.com), and RateItAll members share in the advertising revenue associated with their reviews. RateItAll’s mission is to power the exchange of the world’s opinions.

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Frisco, Texas (Vocus) February 23, 2010

United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer), the nation’s largest youth sports organization, announces its partnership with Clorox 2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster. Clorox 2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster works with your favorite detergent to fight soccer stains like grass and dirt, and brighten your uniform colors. Clorox 2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster is the official stain remover of US Youth Soccer.

“We are happy to have Clorox join our team,” said Larry Monaco, president of US Youth Soccer. “Busy soccer families can benefit from Clorox 2® products and we look forward to a great relationship.”

Clorox will also be able to utilize US Youth Soccer’s marks for retail events and promotions. US Youth Soccer members will be able to sample products at upcoming Kohl’s US Youth Soccer American Cup tournaments.

“We are excited to partner with US Youth Soccer, an organization that has helped bring soccer to kids of all ages and skill levels,” said Chris Hyder, director of marketing for Clorox Laundry Products. “As the Official Stain Remover of US Youth Soccer, Clorox 2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster is committed to help keep soccer clothes looking fresh all season long.”

This is the first time US Youth Soccer and Clorox have partnered.

The Kohl’s US Youth Soccer American Cup is the nation’s largest traveling recreational soccer tournament and recently announced the 2010 event schedule. Learn more at http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/american_cup/americancuphome.asp.

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer – “The Game for ALL Kids!®” is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit http://www.USYouthSoccer.org.

Media Request: When referring to the United States Youth Soccer Association, the largest youth sports organization in the United States, please refer to the association only as US Youth Soccer, and never as USYS or USYSA. We appreciate your cooperation.

CLOROX BOILER

About The Clorox Company – The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2009 revenues of $ 5.5 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers’ most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Green Works® natural cleaners; Armor All® and STP® auto-care products; Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration systems; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; and Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products. With approximately 8,300 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $ 77 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2009 alone, the foundation awarded $ 3.6 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $ 7.8 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.TheCloroxCompany.com

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Examples of Cat Furniture producted by The Refined Feline

New York, NY (Vocus) March 11, 2010

The Refined Feline is pleased to announce that it will be expanding the list of products it manufactures in the USA. The company will be moving the manufacturing of its Corner Litter Cabinets, Refined Litter Box, Refined Litter Box Electric, and ClassiCat Litter Cabinet from overseas to factories in Ohio. The popular Cat Clouds Cat Shelves were already being produced in South Dakota and New York. With Americans demanding the highest quality for their dollar, the company is confident that its consumers will be extremely satisfied with the American made products.

“We are very excited that The Refined Feline is in a position to move its manufacturing to the United States,” said company founder Josh Feinkind. “Not only will this allow us to ensure our products are of the highest quality, but also will help stimulate the economy right here at home.” Manufacturing in the US allows The Refined Feline to collaborate with the factories on innovation and design making products that are affordable, aesthetically pleasing and high quality.

Additionally, sourcing in the US allows for better oversight on quality as well as ensuring parts are compliant with new environmental requisition such as the California Air Resource Board (CARB) standard.

The Refined Feline’s product line-up of domestically manufactured merchandise will be available starting April 2010.

The Refined Feline is a subsidiary of RefinedKind Pet Products based in New York City. Their modern cat furniture designs have won several awards including most recently the Pet Age’s Pinnacle Award for the Cat Clouds Cat Shelf. Products include cat towers, litter boxes, and cat shelves. Customers can view their line of products at http://www.TheRefinedFeline.com.

The company will be attending the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida March 25-27 to present the new American made designs. Booth 391

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