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(TrendHunter.com) NYC is a dream destination for many, but with these economically challenging times, traveling to the Big Apple just hasn’t been in the card for most people.

That could change, however, thanks to The Pod,…

(TrendHunter.com) An official license for the North American distribution of Playboy’s Halloween costumes has been awarded to Rubie’s Costume Company. Rubie’s is the world’s largest manufacturer of Halloween costumes and…

Purple Beverage Company Inc. has re-evaluated the corporate marketing strategy, announcing that it will be more cost effective to outsource many of its operating needs and reduce its full time work force.

“We knew we had to move to a leaner and meaner profile,” said Ted Farnsworth, CEO of Purple Beverage Company. “It was very tough to get through, but now, Purple is in the process of repositioning and realigning. We anticipate moving forward with our antioxidant beverage and are also looking forward to adding line extensions that we feel will be well received by consumers, despite these recessionary times.”

Introduced in late 2007, Purple is a unique and tasty blend of seven antioxidant-rich fruits, including the exotic acai berry, black cherry, pomegranate, black currant, purple plum, cranberry and blueberry. The health benefits of these fruits are blended into an all-natural, no-sugar added beverage that is perfect as an on-the-go drink, as part of a healthy fruit smoothie or as a mixer for cocktails.

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Home Depot's new slogan — "More saving. More doing" — bears a resemblance to Walmart's "Save money. Live better."

A choking hazard has forced the hand of Healthtex to recall their Zoo pacifiers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children. This recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The pacifier has a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes. “Made in Spain” is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and “Mi Tosoro” is printed on the cardboard packaging.

Supermarkets and pharmacy stores nationwide from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40.

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(TrendHunter.com) We have featured the fabulous work of the French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac many times before, such as for his LEGO catwalkshow and his Obama dresses and collections.

Now the designer is exhibiting…

The reality series, called "Mengniu NBA Basketball Disciple," will follow a three-month basketball competition starting with public tryouts in 64 cities in China.

(TrendHunter.com) Wang Qingsong, a Chinese painter and photographer, is gaining huge buzz. His large, elaborate photography
has been sold to many collectors for sometimes over $800,000 like the one for “Follow me.” And…

The Barbarian Group celebrates the Subservient Chicken's fifth birthday with a long blog post about its origins and impact.

Like any communications resource that has a loyal following, social-media sites have become marketing vehicles. And that is how we should view them: How can we motivate people on those sites to start a dialogue with our client's product or service?