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New Orleans Residents Raise Houses High
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Friday is the three year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in New Orleans. And now Hurricane Gustav threatens the city again. Some New Orleans residents have decided to "raise" their houses onto a higher foundation to avoid flooding. The problem: neighbors say the high houses change the appearance of the community and at least one has collapsed.
'Marketplace' Report: Affordable Manhattan?
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
It might get a little easier to move on up to the East Side. New York City recently released records that show condos and co-ops in prime Manhattan neighborhoods are selling for less than their purchase prices.
Phelps Cashes In On Olympic Gold
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:18:00 -0400
Record-setting Olympian Michael Phelps made an appearance Thursday in New York to promote a swimming program for inner-city kids. The event was sponsored by Visa, one of seven companies that has commercial ties to the swimmer. Phelps' agent says he could end up earning $100 million in endorsements.

 

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Go - Gas and convenience store with locations from Montana to Arkansas, based in Iowa.

After Hours FormalWear - Designer tuxedo rentals and formal wear for weddings, proms and other special occasions. Over 240 locations across southern and eastern USA.
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Agnès B. Galerie Du Jour - Retail and online boutiques featuring the designer's clothing for men and women.

500 Andriana Furs - Full service salon offering sales, storage, alterations, repairs, remodeling, cleaning and conditioning. Includes service details and a contact form. Located in Washington, DC and Chicago, Illinois.

Betsey Johnson - Offers women's clothing and accessories. Features events, sale items, employment opportunities and a mailing list. Locations nationwide.
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BJ's Wholesale Club - General merchandise club stores with locations throughout the eastern seaboard. Includes product photos, employment opportunities and membership information.
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Black Hills Blend - Custom roasted coffee beans. South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming drive-through locations.

Brookstone - Products include health and fitness, outdoor furniture, tools, electronics, home appliances, luggage, and Tempura-Pedic sleep aid items. Page has online ordering and store locator.
Meta Description: [ The Perfect Innovative Gift Idea – Brookstone offers an assortment of Specialty Consumer Products. Discover smart solutions for easier, more comfortable living. Innovative gifts that make life better. ]

Downtown Locker Room - Sells urban apparel, footwear and urban music in Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and Washington DC. Company history, news, events, product lines and community outreach efforts.

Family Dollar Stores - Operates a chain of discount stores across the country. Includes store locations, supply partners, distribution centers, information for investors.

FastFrame - Provides custom framing, including object and shadow box enclosures, fabric wrapping, mats and mouldings.

Fiber Clean - Provides carpet, upholstery, and drapery cleaning with locations in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Georgia.
Meta Description: [ We provide the highest quality carpet, upholstery, and drapery cleaning. Our service people stay as long as it takes to insure your complete satisfaction. If that is not enough, check out our online stain removal guide to get instructions for removing stain and oders. ]

Filene's Basement - Off-price store offers brand name and designer fashions for men and women, decorative home goods and fine jewelry. Includes events, news and employment opportunities. Locations in Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
Meta Description: [ Filene’s Basement, the country’s oldest and most famous off-price store has been selling brand name and designer fashions for men and women at incredible prices since 1908. The store also sells decorative home goods and fine jewelry. ]

Hilo Hattie - Retail and online sales of Hawaiian fashions, foods, gifts, jewelry, music, and books. Includes details for stores in Hawaii, California, Nevada and Florida.
Meta Description: [ Hawaiian Aloha shirts and gifts available online at Hilo Hattie: The Store of Hawaii. ]

Hobby Lobby - Retailer selling arts and crafts supplies, fabrics, baskets, silk flowers, needlework, picture framing, party supplies, furniture, and related items. Product information, store locations, and specials.
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Loeffler's Safety Shoes - Features safety footwear from Hy-test, Dr. Martens, Converse and Harley Davidson. Shoemobile service available in St. Paul and Des Moines areas.
Meta Description: [ 8 Quality Footwear Brands. ]

Music and Arts Center - Retail music chain with locations nationwide. History, locations, products and lesson information.

Party City - Discount party supply chain providing store locations, company history, press releases, and stock quotes.
Meta Description: [ Party City is committed to being the best at helping our customers celebrate every occasion by offering an unrivalled selection of merchandise, competitive pricing and a helpful and knowledgeable staff. ]

Prime Outlets - A large chain of retail outlet centers offering a wide selection of discount, brand name manufacturer and designer stores.

Robert Wayne Footwear - Sells men's, women's and children's athletic shoes. Includes product search, internet store, and sales. Store locations in Southern California, Texas, Nevada, and Florida.
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The Great Frame Up - Specializing in limited edition and framed art, including wood and custom framing. Includes the online sale of gift cards for use in individual stores. Offering locations in Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Meta Description: [ The Great Frame Up, your expert in custom framing and design. We have everything you need for custom framing and art for your home or office, with thousands of frame and mat samples to choose from, along with, photo frames, framed art, prints and posters. ]

USA Discounters - Offers auto, personal and home products to military and civil service personnel. Locations, products and specials.
Meta Description: [ USA Discounters offers all of the products you need for the home; dining room sets, living room furniture, children's furniture, automotive accessories, big screen TV's and a wide assortment of rings, watches and diamond jewelry. With convenient financing plans, USA Discounters can save military... ]

Victory Enterprise - Exports used Japanese pianos.