Winning Brands Corporation (Pink Sheets: WNBD; Frankfurt: WMU), www.WinningBrands.com, manufacturer of Winning Colours Stain Remover, World's Most Versatile Cleaning Solution!™, confirms the listing of Winning Colours by Canada's foremost auto parts specialty chain, PartSource,  www.PartSource.ca; a development considered by Winning Brands to be a precursor to operations in the U.S. auto parts sector.  PartSource is a unit of Canadian Tire - one of Canada's most shopped retailers with more than 58,000 employees across the organization.  

The listing is the result of excellent experience with Winning Colours at the local level, on a long term test basis, to determine the viability of Winning Colours Stain Remover in the auto parts retail setting.  The PartSource system-wide listing is helpful to Winning Brands' expansion across auto related retail and distribution channels in several ways.  Winning Brands' Director of Training, Lorne Kelly, explains: "Winning Colours Stain Remover is a professional strength product; that's the first thing to bear in mind. Although consumers have access to it, Winning Colours is good enough for professionals. So for Winning Colours to emerge as a cleaning performance winner in the auto repair sector is a major accomplishment.  Secondly, we are developing prospective retailer relationships in the U.S. auto parts sector for Winning Colours, so the PartSource retail platform is an excellent proving ground to determine which specific merchandising approach works well in this setting.  Thirdly, motorsports and auto parts retailing are connected in many ways – and motorsports is huge.  Winning Colours is a perfect fit in motorsports, where PartSource and Canadian Tire both already have a presence, such as the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series: http://hometracks.nascar.com/series/canadian_tire_series.   Winning Colours will continue to seek openings to gain recognition as the professional quality cleaning product of choice in this environment."

Winning Brands has been increasing its auto sector targeting of Winning Colours Stain Remover recently, where grime of various kinds accumulates inevitably through the nature of the repair and maintenance function.  This initiative includes the launch of a new series of social media videos showing Winning Colours for auto related uses, including repair facilities, such as this one example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMwmdLEGaG8&feature=channel.  This series will grow with several new uploads per month. The point of the reality style videos is not to imply that there are no other effective cleaning products, but rather that no single solution is as flexible to accommodate diverse clean-up needs as Winning Colours, being the World's Most Versatile Cleaning Solution!™  This convenience characteristic provides unmatched assistance to professionals and consumers alike by saving time and reducing the frustration of excessive choice of narrowly targeted products.

ABOUT WINNING BRANDS CORPORATION:  Winning Brands Corporation is a manufacturer of advanced cleaning solutions, including Winning Colours Stain Remover alternative to conventional solvents.  The innovative stain remover and multi-cleaner is much discussed on http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=winning+colours+stain+remover&aq=0 and targeted by Winning Brands to become the world's favourite stain removing solution because of its remarkable skin-friendliness, versatility and economy when diluted with water.  Winning Colours Stain Remover also uses 90% less packaging than conventional cleaners by being super-concentrated, enabling consumers to throw away 9 times fewer bottles into the waste stream, together with reduced waste in cardboard case packaging, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions related to transportation.  

Winning Colors/Winning Colours is a registered trademark, and the phrase "World's Most Versatile Cleaning Solution!" is a trademark  of, Niagara Mist Marketing Ltd., subsidiary of Winning Brands Corporation.

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Enduris®, a leading manufacturer of PVC decking, railing and fencing, has just launched a new website-www.enduris.com. The consumer-oriented website has a strong focus on the fast-growing synthetic decking category-Cellular PVC. The Enduris vinyl decking is branded as Endeck; Enduris vinyl railing is branded as Enrail®, and both are CCRR Code Approved.

The site illustrates all the proven performance features demanded by home owners: Endeck Cellular PVC is embossed on two sides, easily reversible, scratch-resistant, mold-resistant, carries a Class-A flame spread, and is CCRR-0144 Code Approved. The surface or capstock has real-world proven weatherability gained from years of experience manufacturing vinyl fence.

"Our new website shifts its focus from the contractor to the consumer," says president John Polidan. "Our goal is to introduce homeowners to the advanced features and benefits of Endeck and Enrail in a fun, action-oriented format."

Enduris, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, has been manufacturing the highest quality code approved Cellular PVC decking, code approved vinyl railing, lineals for vinyl fencing, vinyl gates and all associated accessories since 1998. Visit the website at www.endeck.com.

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Kids across America are learning the benefits of outdoor activities since first lady Michelle Obama has encouraged children to take up healthy outdoor lifestyles with her Let's Move! initiative. Two special companies are ready to introduce America's children to the simple idea of creating outdoors. Amber's Garden (www.ambersgarden.com) pre-seeded vegetable garden mats are an easy way for families and schools to grow healthy veggies right up to Thanksgiving. Pre-seeded veggie mats take the guess work out of what to plant and how to plant it, making gardening enjoyable and virtually effortless for everybody. Vegetable gardens will teach children where food comes from, and also how to eat healthier, since children are more inclined to try a new vegetable that comes from their efforts.

People Powered Machines (www.peoplepoweredmachines.com) was founded by a teacher and carries a line of over 80 carbon neutral lawn and garden products that are also kid-friendly. For instance, the NaturCut Classic HD and NaturCut Ideal 40 Push Reel Mowers are extremely lightweight, easy to push, quiet, release zero-emissions and fumes, and have adjustable handles to accommodate a child's height. People Powered Machines also offers wormeries, bee houses, and the Rolypig Composter- built especially for kids and perfect for a school or home learning project by including a lesson plan. Teach children the importance of reducing landfill waste and creating useful compost for bountiful gardens. People Powered Machines offers solutions to make gardening and yard work an engaging activity that provides fresh air and exercise while taking children on an educational journey about how to differentiate and tend to plants.

About People Powered Machines

People Powered Machines is dedicated to serving the needs of consumers with environmentally-sound lawn care products. Based in Ipswich, MA, David Temple, founder of People Powered Machines, built this company upon the mission of raising awareness of the benefits of reel mowing and human-powered gardening tools, like the high-quality and durable NaturCut Push Reel Mowers. David Temple was also a teacher for many years. For more information, please visit www.peoplepoweredmachines.com, or email david@peoplepoweredmachines.com.

About Amber's Garden

Based in Carlsbad, CA, Amber's Garden was founded by Connie J. Henderson and inspired by her daughter, Amber, in an effort to increase awareness for children about the impact they have on the earth, and help them understand where their food comes from. Educating kids about the importance of recycling, conservation and the reduction of waste creates an environment ripe for activities such as gardening, cooking and learning how to eat healthy. Pre-seeded veggie mats are a great lifestyle fit. We want everyone to dig in the dirt! Find out more at www.ambersgarden.com or send an email to connie@ambersgarden.com.

For press inquiries, contact Amy Echt at Christie Communications, www.christiecomm.com, by phone at (805)969-3744, or email aecht@christiecomm.com.

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Insparisk, LLC today announced the expansion of specialized staff to better serve the mid-Atlantic, with a focus on Maryland.

Further enhancing regional operations in place since 2008, the expanded staff will now incorporate an additional nationally accredited pressure vessel inspector, QEI certified elevator staff, and Sales Manager.

"We are pleased to expand our reach of services by hiring qualified professionals dedicated to the safety industry throughout the mid-Atlantic" stated Stephen Kleva, President of Insparisk. He continued, "With a strong presence already in Virginia, these key hires will ensure ample service capability in Maryland, Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas."

Kleva also added, "More and more safety industry insiders are realizing the employment potential Insparisk provides due to our aggressive plans for expansion in becoming the first truly national safety and risk assessment company."

Continuing the trend of privatizing government services, Maryland will require that all property owners/managers contract a private company for boiler and pressure vessel inspections beginning October 1, 2010.  Insparisk's expansion into Maryland is a direct result of this policy change and a desire to fill the market need for inspection services.

Insparisk is a national safety inspection company that provides inspections and risk assessment as well as software solutions to manage safety inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, elevators/lifts, building facades, HVAC equipment, and fire detection/suppression systems. Stephen Kleva is President. For more information on Insparisk, visit www.insparisk.com.

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CenterPoint Energy encourages Minnesota State Fair visitors to take a walk on Green Street in the Eco Experience building to learn ways to reduce their home's energy use, protect the environment and save money for years to come.  

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"The Minnesota State Fair marks the end of summer and is a reminder that colder weather is around the corner.  Now is the time to begin to prepare for fall and winter by finding out how to improve home energy efficiency," said Larry Pitsch, Conservation Improvement Program manager for CenterPoint Energy.  "Visitors to Green Street can learn from experts and ask questions about how a home energy audit can help them plan home improvements that will increase their home's energy efficiency.  Homeowners can also find out how to qualify for utility rebates and Federal tax credits."

"We are confident that visitors to the Eco Experience will learn about new and enhanced programs that make it easier than ever to invest in energy efficiency," added Doug Peterson, director of marketing and sales for CenterPoint Energy. "Homeowners who take steps to improve their homes energy efficiency will experience greater comfort, savings on monthly energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment.  A homeowner who installs a high-efficiency heating system, high-efficiency water heater and low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators could reduce their energy use by up to 20 percent."

CenterPoint Energy's Conservation Improvement Program for residential customers includes:

• Rebates for high efficiency equipment including high efficiency water heaters, furnaces and boilers, and natural gas fireplaces with electronic ignition.  Customers can receive up to $500 when they upgrade or replace their furnace or boiler.
• Home energy audits to educate customers on steps they can take to make their homes more energy efficient.  A certified energy auditor will conduct an analysis of the customer's home and compile a report with specific actions to improve the home's energy efficiency.  Customers will also receive up to $25 in weatherization materials at the time of the energy audit.
• Free low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators to save water and energy costs.  CenterPoint Energy residential customers are eligible to receive up to three free showerheads, and three faucet aerators, even if they have participated in previous programs
• Home Energy Squad is an innovative program, jointly offered by CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy.  Home Energy Squad technicians conduct a quick assessment of energy efficiency opportunities in the home, consult with the customer regarding their findings and then install the chosen equipment, all in one visit.  Customers benefit from the installation of such items as programmable thermostats, weather stripping, CFL light bulbs and more.  
• Air sealing and insulation rebates to help defray the expense of sealing leaks and upgrading the home's insulation.  CenterPoint Energy will rebate 50 percent of qualifying expenses up to a maximum of $400.

Since the introduction of the Conservation Improvement Program in 1992, CenterPoint Energy has helped customers save approximately 10.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas, enough energy to supply 119,000 households for one year, and up to $70 million in energy cost savings. These programs have also benefited the environment by reducing customers' total carbon footprint by 572,000 metric tons or enough to remove 82,000 cars from the roadway for one year.

All homeowners, businesses and schools in Minnesota are encouraged to take advantage of CenterPoint Energy's energy saving programs that can lower energy usage, cut costs and help the environment. Please visit us at CenterPointEnergy.com/rebates.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, competitive natural gas sales and services, interstate pipelines and field services operations. The company serves more than five million metered customers primarily in Arkansas,

Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Assets total more than $19 billion. With about 8,800 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 135 years. In Minnesota, CenterPoint Energy is the state's largest natural gas distribution utility, serving about 800,000 customers in 260 communities. The utility also operates a non-regulated business in Minnesota called Home Service Plus®. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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