Innovative Travel Device Could Save Your Life

Developed in the UK by FlareBrands Limited, FlareSafe is an innovative 3-in-1 travel safety device that combines an optical smoke detector, a powerful LED flashlight, and a personal sonic alarm. Anyone planning a trip that includes spending a few nights in bed and breakfasts, hostels, boats or less-than-glamorous hotels should make sure to pack a FlareSafe.

FlareSafe's independently tested, self-calibrating smoke alarm has a 110-db siren that will jolt you awake at the first waft of smoke. The flashlight turns on automatically to the full-beam setting, making it easy to grab the unit and help you get out of the building.

The personal alarm uses the same 110-db alarm to create a piercing sonic flare that will discourage attackers and get instant attention. At the same time the flashlight automatically turns on to strobe mode, providing both a visual and audible signal of distress to others.

The LED flashlight has three working settings: at full-beam the FlareSafe produces a 20 meter beam for 10 hours; at half-beam it is perfect for 50 hours of reading; and in SOS strobe mode it runs for 100 hours visible from up to two kilometers.

FlareSafe was developed as a response to a tragic fire in July 2000 at Childers hostel in Australia, which claimed the lives of 15 young travelers.

FlareSafe is robust, water-resistant and made of military-grade plastics. It comes complete with batteries, a lanyard and a one-year guarantee. FlareSafe weighs about as much as a paperback and packs in the latest technology to ensure you are carrying the most reliable travel safety device available.

This innovative, handheld product has been distributed in Europe for the past few years and is now available in the United States and Canada through KCL Distribution.

FlareSafe is currently available from these fine retailers:

-- http://www.Goinginstyle.com
-- http://www.Maxwell-Buchanan-Products.com
-- http://www.WalkaboutTravelGear.com

Patented Technology Improves Home Security

New Device Provides Immediate Access to Shotgun for Home Protection

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2008 -- A patented new bedside shotgun rack, which provides instant access to a popular weapon of choice for individuals concerned about home protection, debuts today across the United States.

The new device, known as The BackUp, fits securely between the mattress and box springs of most beds and provides immediate access to a shotgun.

The BackUp comes to market at a time when anecdotal evidence suggests home invasions are increasing in frequency in some areas of the country and as the most heinous home invasion crimes, such as the slaying of seven people in Indianapolis or the deaths of three Connecticut family members, foster fear and deep-felt outrage.

"The BackUp is an excellent tool for folks who have made the decision to have and use a shotgun for home protection," said A. John Peters, President for Home Back-Up Protection, LLC, a privately held, Delaware-based limited liability corporation. "The BackUp provides a stable, level place for the weapon to rest as they rest and disappears from sight when guns are returned to secure cases, racks or vaults during the day."

"Many authorities recommend a shotgun for effective home defense and The BackUp puts that protection within an arm's reach," Peters said. "Shotguns are often weapons of choice at home because of their deterrent effect on assailants, their close-range stopping power, their affordability and their reduced risk of injury to innocent others from stray shot. The BackUp makes them easily accessible during a time of need."

The BackUp is made in America and the adjustable 2-foot by 2-foot rack assembles in minutes. The BackUp is available online via http://www.the-backup.com

Aplus Video to DVD Creator - Convert and burn movie files direct to DVD

Aplus Video to DVD Creator - Convert and burn movie files direct to DVD with no loss quality Aplus Video to DVD Creator is a expert and easy-to-used Windows application that Create your favorite DVD movies directly. With Aplus Video to DVD Creator, you can transcode and burn internet movie files into DVD disc. With DVD burning engine , you can easily Merge 4 hours of multiple movies and episodic files to standard MPEG2 Video and burn it into a DVD R/RW disc that playable on car or home DVD player. Aplus Video to DVD Creator supports most popular format on internet such as Divx, Xvid,Mov,AVI, WMV, and stream formats. It's a 1 click solution to burn DVD movie from huge internet movie resources.

Key Features:

1) Transcode AVI, Divx, Xvid, AVI, MPG,MOV, WMV to standard DVD without losing quality.
2) Support Burn DVD with PAL or NTSC format.
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4) Support merge more than 4 hours of multiple movies.
5) Support Setting the start position and end position of source file to create.
6) User-friendly interface without any complicated settings.
7) Automatically Shutdown Computer when job done.
8) Created DVDs is playable on car or home DVD player.

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Record programs with crystal clear precision. TrueView Pro technology uses Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering to clean up video “noise” typical in tape-based, broadcast or cable video. You'll experience a boost in video quality and extended recording time.

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Award-winning Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 is an essential tool for both professionals and consumers. Create professional-quality DVDs complete with special effects, titles and credits, or share your video on portable devices and the Web.

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Turbo Rendering for rendering up to 40% faster than real-time
PerfectView Pro technology delivers smooth, detailed video images
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Creative has reached out to video enthusiasts again!

Video Blaster Editor exploits the reliability and power of a dedicated video processing chip in combination with award-winning software from Adobe Systems.

Whether you are a first-timer or a professional videographer, you’ll find capturing video, performing editing operations and creating DVDs is a snap. In addition, this sleek device can format video for portable devices, the Web or even to be output back to your video camera or VCR.

No other consumer device has Turbo Rendering, like Video Blaster Editor. Turbo Rendering actually uses the video processing chip to perform the time-consuming video encoding process after your video masterpiece has been edited to perfection and is ready for sharing with the outside world, saving you time and freeing up your PC for other uses. Other consumer products use conventional software rendering.

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To start, here are eight good reasons to connect your video device to Video Blaster Editor:
you would like to capture MPEG or render MPEG with high-quality DVFX supplied in Video Blaster Editor
you want the speed and reliability of a dedicated video processing chip
you have a DV camera yet there is no DV port on your PC
you are capturing or outputting to a VCR or other analog video device and need analog video I/O
the hardware MPEG encoding of Video Blaster Editor allows lower bitrates to be transferred over USB to your PC (more reliability!)
you want to make professional-looking DVDs with Adobe Premiere Elements
you would like to use VidCap, a very easy-to-use video capture and output application supplied with Video Blaster Editor

Alltel's own HTC Touch

Alltel Wireless has announced the availability of the HTC Touch smartphone with pricing starting at $199.99 with a two-year contract and after rebates and discounts. The Alltel HTC Touch has a number of the same features as the other versions of the phone (unlocked and Sprint's), such as the TouchFlo interface, Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition, and a 2-megapixel camera. They've also added a fourth "cube" to the menu interface where you can access some of the carrier's exclusive applications such as Voice2TXT (converts voice mails into text), Games from Magmic, Sharpcast Photos, and Axcess Shop. The HTC Touch joins Alltel's other smartphone offerings, including the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130, the Palm Treo 755p, and the Motorola Q.

WOW! Nokia cell phone speakers

There's always a lot more to find in a Nokia booth than just the company's phones. Look these Two models, the MD-6 and the MD-7W - The MD-6 mini-speakers are shaped like a black and red lipstick case. At 4.8 by 1.3 by 1.3 inches you can slip it in your pocket with ease and it weighs just 4.9 grams with the four included AA batteries that supply its juice. To expose the speakers just snap open the case and then connect MD-6 to your Nokia music phone. It also offers a FM radio antenna and Nokia promises you'll be able to get 270 hours of play time.

For true wireless users Nokia also showing the MD-7W Bluetooth speakers. Sporting a minimalist design in white the MD-7W's clean lines are quite attractive. At 2.0 by 4.1 by 2.6 inches and 11.21 ounces, they won't fit in your pocket but can carry them in a small bag. They support 3D sound and operate off four AA batteries.

Space-Saving Conical Surge Protector for Today's Digital

Kreative Power Unleashes POWRAMID


ROSEMEAD, Calif., Jan. 3, 2008 -- Kreative Power, LLC today introduced a new line of compact centralized surge protectors, the POWRAMID E-Series, designed to power and protect today's demanding electronics and electrical appliances. POWRAMID represents the next evolution of power multi-outlet design. Unlike conventional power strip and bulky circular multi-outlet designs on the market, POWRAMID is a space-saving conical surge protector, having six widely-spaced outlets that can accommodate large-size plugs. Other key features include a stable base, centralized on/off switch, ergonomic hold-down knob, and safety switch cover.

The POWRAMID E-Series comes in several models. The POWRAMID E-900H model features an 8-ft. power cord with right-angle low-profile plug, a transparent safety switch cover, an illuminating round on/off switch, a re-settable 15A circuit breaker, and a surge protection LED indicator. The device supports 900 Joules of surge protection and measures only 5 inches in diameter. It fits in tight spaces under desks or on top of tables. The compact size of POWRAMID E-Series makes storage easy and makes it easy to carry for portability.

"POWRAMID is revolutionary in both form and function. The conical pyramid shape of POWRAMID adds a unique aesthetic appeal to the product, and the newly invented features significantly benefit the end-user," said Bonnie Jiang, director of sales and marketing for Kreative Power. "POWRAMID is an ideal surge protector that fits today's multi-device, digital lifestyle."

The POWRAMID E-Series will be highlighted at the 2008 International CES, which runs January 7-10, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kreative Power staff members will be present at Innovations Plus at the Sands Pod IP210 to showcase the products and entertain questions.

Pricing & Availability

The POWRAMID E-Series will be available for purchase through Kreative Power's selected retailers or directly online via http://www.kreativepower.com starting March 2008. For pricing information, please contact a Kreative Power sales representative at sales@kreativepower.com.

About Kreative Power

Kreative Power develops and markets a diverse mix of power products for today's digital lifestyle. Through creativity and innovation, Kreative Power thrives to create products that provide overt consumer benefits blended with strong aesthetic values to greatly enhance the user-product experience. Kreative Power's motto is "Making everyday power products simply better." For more information on POWRAMID and latest updates on upcoming products, please visit http://www.kreativepower.com.