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Keep An Eye On Your Stuff...On Campus You Are 1.7 Times More Likely To Be The Victim Of Larceny

In response to an increasing demand for technically advanced anti-counterfeit, product authentication and traceability labels, Compton Tape and Label has joined the US Chamber of Commerce sponsored Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy.

The Charlotte innovative internet directory verifies businesses using BBB records and 9 other qualifiers. Only 10 businesses per category are listed.

Marianne S. Crowley of CrowleyCo professional carpet cleaners in Raleigh offers Triangle consumers a heads up with five common misconceptions about carpet cleaning.

The Women of Brilliant Achievement program honors women for their outstanding professional achievements, countless contributions to their community, leadership and inspirational qualities. The honorees will be showcased on www.brillianceofme.com .

National Football League Veteran Alvis Whitted has teamed up with The NeoSoul Trading Company to host a story time for children in Durham’s historic Northgate Mall.

Dr. Allan Acton only one of 148 certified dentists in the country qualified to provide procedure

To commemorate its eight-year anniversary, Cary real estate firm Town & Country Realty is offering clients a free home market analysis.

The Dry Pro™ Prosthetic waterproof body protection has some exciting news! We have just launched the new Dry Pro™ for Prosthetics. Dry Pro™ is the world’s best waterproof body protection for prosthetics!

The Dry Pro™ is a surgical latex sleeve that easily fits over a PICC line and vacuum seals to fully waterproof it, even when submerged in water.

OnePriceTaxes announced today that they would not raise their price from $9.95 for the end of the current tax season.

Regency Office Products has launched its new Web site. The new design reflects the company’s mission and provides more services for customers.

Until the end of June, Bucket Boss and Bucket Boss Extreme tool organizers will be on sale.

Nationally recognized creative designer / author Ann Kristen Krier announced the first international addition to her syndicated crafting column, Creative Weekly, with the addition of Frontenac This Week of Ontario, Canada.

International Women’s Day is March 8th. WomenOnGuard.com will be celebrating from March 1st through March 8th. The website will be offering a “buy one get one free” promotion on select brands of pepper spray.

The Wolfpack Club, N.C. State University’s athletic booster club, has partnered with locally-owned My Team Coat to create a new program to offer students an exclusive discount on red sport coats while also raising funds for the Wolfpack Club.

Local SUBWAY® franchisee Imad Khalil is celebrating the opening of N.C.’s 700th SUBWAY® restaurant by daring all elementary school-aged children to take the “7 Days of SUBWAY®” challenge -- earning a free Fresh Fit for Kids™ meal.

BBB of Eastern North Carolina warns consumers to be weary of banks that offer to establish or clear debt through the purchase of new credit cards.

WomenOnGuard.com was launched in October 2006, and continues to help in the prevention of violent crimes committed against women through monthly product donations to Women’s Crisis Centers around the nation.

24hour FSBO offers new Web site to help homeowners list and sell their own homes, commission-free.

The home improvement experts of Homes in Motion along with Michelle Heeden King of Keller Williams Realty will present a free, interactive workshop called “Make Your Home Great in 2008” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 22.

SUBWAY® recently opened its first location in Winterville, N.C., and a family-friendly grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2. The event will include a buy one, get one free discount, giveaways and a special appearance by Subman.

The number of complaints to BBB against weight-loss services and their various policies, procedures and products has increased by more than 40 percent since 2002, and many of these schemes are only making consumers lighter in their wallets.

Complaints received by BBB for fitness clubs have increased more than 90% in the last 5 years. While some billing complaints are basic errors, the majority of billing complaints are on being billed after the member felt their contract had expired.

Despite a downturn in the US housing market, the luxury home market remains strong in Cary NC and throughout the US. A $175 million real estate sale in Colorado breaks a new national record for the highest value home ever sold.

Vandem Productions launches www.bikeclubsgonewild.com, where newly released dvd Baltimore Bike Clubs Gone Wild is now available. This is a dvd highlighting the Black Tigers' Pajama Jam event in Baltimore, MD.

The first of a series of DVD's showcasing the culture, lifestyles, charitable events and wild parties of the hottest motorcycle clubs around. Vandem Productions captures all the live action at the Black Tigers' 2007 Pajama Jam in Baltimore, MD.

BBB is encouraging everyone who will be giving or donating toys this year to take a few minutes and become a smart, safe toy shopper this season.

During the Thanksgiving Day 8K Turkey Trot, White Dahlia representatives will be onsite to provide information on the benefits of massage therapy.

New online jewerly store offers great savings, free shipping, 30-day unconditional returns

BBB Warns of Scammers Using Telephone to Obtain Personal Information

In 2006 alone, BBBs across the U.S. took in almost 500 complaints about kennels. If you are considering a boarding kennel, BBB offers advice to help choose a safe and reliable home-away-from-home for your pet.

Dublin Dog Co., online dog accessories supplier, successfully exhibited at the HH Backer Christmas Trade Show in Rosemont, IL. During the trade show Dublin Dog secured over 100 new retailers and shipped out over 2,000 dog collars

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Eastern North Carolina advises seniors to be aware of scams that may result in significant financial losses.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to make sure your donations go to worthy charities and relief efforts.

Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina (BBB) announces today’s launch of a public outreach campaign highlighting the valuable information, resources and services BBB offers to consumers within its 33 county coverage area.

Building will house corporate offices, cabinet and flooring divisions, and hardwood showroom

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Eastern North Carolina advises consumers not to fall prey to scam artists acting as imposters of legitimate agencies.

With the ACC football season underway, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning sports fans to be on the lookout for fraudulent sellers when shopping for hard-to-get tickets online.

Fleco Attachments is now complementing their complete line of equipment attachments with the ability to offer 24-hour turnaround on orders.

Across the United States, homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure are being scammed by foreclosure “rescue” companies promising to save their house. In the end, these illegitimate companies only take consumers’ money.

A different kind of online shopping experience has been launched. Besides providing quality products at competitive prices, Shop Network USA offers FREE Shipping! On every order, every product.

Armed with a few ingredients – lettuce, tomatoes, turkey, some pickles, olives and a little seasoning – sandwich artists must create the masterpieces of their trade, the sandwich, in less than 60 seconds at the N.C. Sub Jammers Competition.