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Art Van Furniture Unveils New Float for Thanksgiving Day Parade (11:03:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

WARREN, Mich., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Commemorating Art Van Furniture's 20th year as a major supporter of America's Thanksgiving Parade®, a new float deemed "Knights of the Chairtable Round Table" - a play on the word "Charitable" - will debut in Michigan's nationally recognized parade. The new float is one of six new floats in this year's parade. ...

Video: A True Taste of History: Mars Provides Authentic Pre-Revolutionary Chocolate, Coffee and Tea to the Only 18th Century Coffeehouse in the U.S. (8:28:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- To help preserve pre-Revolutionary history of food and drink, Mars, Incorporated announced that its American Heritage line of Chocolate, Coffee & Tea is available in the only 18th century coffeehouse in the United States. R. Charlton's Coffeehouse has been reconstructed as Colonial Williamsburg's newest exhibition and provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy a sampling of coffee, tea and chocolate made in the style described by Thomas Jefferson in the 18th century. ...

Espressi, Inc. Commemorates National Espresso Holiday With the Global Launch of Its Revolutionary Handheld Espresso Maker (8:20:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its debut at the 21st Annual Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Conference & Exhibition in April, the mypressi(TM) TWIST(TM) has challenged traditional thinking on how, and where, quality espresso is made. Introducing a new, patent-pending, pneumatic delivery system that is fueled by N2O cartridges, the award-winning TWIST happily exceeded industry expectations, producing exceptional espresso--anytime, anyplace. Today, in celebration of National Espresso Day, Espressi, Inc. is pleased to announce their global distribution partners and worldwide product availability of the $169 (US) mypressi TWIST. ...

Video: The Charmin(R) Restrooms Return to Times Square This Holiday Season to Help Consumers Really 'Enjoy The Go' (7:02:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Charmin Restrooms® returned to Times Square for the fourth consecutive year, giving tourists and local New Yorkers a free, clean and family friendly place to "enjoy the go." Television personality and author Mario Lopez performed the ceremonial first flush and announced "The Go Team" - the lucky five Charmin Ambassadors chosen to work in the Restrooms for a $10,000 salary this holiday season. This year's "King of the Throne" is best known for his role as the host of "EXTRA" and "America's Best Dance Crew." He also authored the children's book titled, "Mud Tacos," and starred in the hit Broadway Musical "A Chorus Line." ...

Dean Foods Company Chairman and CEO Completes Previously Disclosed Forward Sale Agreement (5:27:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

DALLAS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) today announced that the previously disclosed variable prepaid forward sale contract entered into between Gregg Engles, Chairman and CEO and an unaffiliated third party on November 21, 2008 has partially settled. The contract obligates Engles to deliver up to 950,000 shares of Dean Foods common stock over a four day settlement cycle running from November 19, through November 24, 2009. Engles initially pledged 950,000 shares of Dean Foods common stock to secure his obligations under the contract, but retained ownership rights in those shares. Based on the closing prices through November 23, 2009, Engles expects to retain approximately 127,000 shares of common stock pledged, and deliver the balance, or approximately 823,000 shares of common stock, to the purchaser in settlement of his contractual obligations. In exchange for assuming this obligation, Engles received a cash payment of $11,138,568 in November, 2008. Pledged shares in excess of the aggregate number delivered will be released from any obligation to the purchaser and returned to Engles. ...

Photo: The Charmin(R) Restrooms Return to Times Square this Holiday Season to Help Consumers Really 'Enjoy the Go' (5:06:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, the Charmin Restrooms® returned to Times Square for the fourth consecutive year, giving tourists and local New Yorkers a free, clean and family-friendly place to "enjoy the go." Actor and Host Mario Lopez performed the ceremonial first-flush and announced "The Go Team" -- five Charmin Ambassadors who were chosen to work in the Restrooms for a $10,000 salary this holiday season. ...

Quiznos and Franchisees Reach Settlement of Multiple Class Action Lawsuits (4:39:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

CHICAGO, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer has preliminarily approved a settlement of four franchisee class action lawsuits filed against the Quiznos Franchise Company and others. The cases in Colorado, Wisconsin and Illinois, the earliest of which has been pending since 2006, allege violations of various state and federal laws in connection with the sale and operation of Quiznos franchises. Quiznos denied all claims, and the settlement agreement involves no finding or admission of liability. ...

Tastes of New Zealand Take Center Stage on Crystal Sailing (3:35:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For foodies, New Zealand is a veritable playground, renowned for its award-winning wines and farm-fresh cuisine. ...

Pennsylvania Agriculture Department Encourages Proper Food Handling, Offers Safety Tips for Thanksgiving (3:10:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

Acting Secretary Encourages Use of PA Preferred Products in Holiday Meals ...

Webcast Alert: Flowers Foods' 'Meet the Management Team' at the New York Stock Exchange (2:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) will webcast its "Meet the Management Team" presentation from the New York Stock Exchange at 12:15 p.m. (Eastern) on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Discussions will focus on the company's operating strategies. ...

Crown Imports Hires Horizon Media as New Media Agency of Record (2:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

CHICAGO, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Imports announced that it has awarded Horizon Media all media planning and buying business across the company's entire portfolio, including Corona Extra and Modelo Especial. The business, which excludes out of home media, will be managed out of Horizon's Los Angeles office. ...

Avalon Communications Presents Gifts for Everyone (1:35:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Practicality and affordability are two buzzwords swarming around holiday gift-giving this year. Avalon Communications takes pride in representing clients whose products cater to both of these recession-induced demands. ...

Romantik Guide 2010 With 16 New Destinations (1:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

FRANKFURT, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- 16 new destinations on the Romantik map - that means 16 hotels that are managed with innovative spirit and love for tradition. In Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland there are new Romantik hoteliers, who together with their employees take care of their demanding guests with personality and authenticity and who have chosen the umbrella brand of Romantik Hotels & Restaurants very consciously for the future of their hotel. ...

UL Warns of Switch with Unauthorized UL Mark (1:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying manufacturers that the switch identified below, bears an unauthorized UL Recognized Component Mark. This product has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate standard for safety, and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark. It is unknown if this product complies with UL safety requirements. ...

Sports Supplements at Work: Olympic Speedskater Reutter Wins 17th Medal - Credits D-Ribose (12:19:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

CHICAGO, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Olympic countdown clock approaches 80-days-to-go short track speedskater Katherine Reutter ('Roy-ter')(Champaign, IL) is firing on all cylinders and appears poised for a breakout performance in her upcoming Olympic debut in Vancouver. ...

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