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Magnet America Customers can create their own custom magnet designs with Magnet America for church groups, fundraisers, sports teams, schools, military support groups and other organizations. Magnet America, based in King in Stokes County, is involved in partnerships with the Autism Society of America and the National Down Syndrome Society. The company gives those organizations a portion of the profits from their products. For animal magnets, there are 35 breeds of dogs and five breeds of cats to choose from. Military ribbon designs range from the yellow Support Our Troops ribbon to the newest design of the Volunteer Firefighter Ribbon. Sports offerings include customization of sports balls with team names and player names and numbers. Adhesive decals and lapel pins also available. The Buddy Walk Down Syndrome Awareness Circle Magnet is made of UV-protected, printed vinyl backed with thick magnetic material and sells for $3.99 each. Discounts for higher quantities. (877) 887-0905 |
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N.C. genealogy sites A comprehensive Web site called “Cyndi’s list” contains a multitude of genealogy links and resources for tracing family history. The North Carolina home page provides categories such as Occupations, Religion and Churches in North Carolina. Within topics, there are long lists of links to North Carolina sites such as libraries, census, land, cemetery, tax and military records as well as family history centers and map sites, many specific to locale. Link titles range from American History and Genealogy Project and North Carolina Newspapers to Looking 4 Kin and Carolina Cuzins. The link to Southeast USA Genealogy covers genealogy research in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Tennessee. |
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Self-publishing services and more Lulu.com, based in Morrisville, is an online digital marketplace for people to publish their own material or buy from someone else. The multi-media services include helping people create and/or package CDs and DVDs, calendars and brochures, as well as e-books, hardcover and softcover books. Teachers and professors can use Lulu to create and print textbooks, course catalogs and lab manuals. Students can publish their original works and thesis projects, and kids can create colorful books. Lulu also offers free downloads of promotional materials and tools to help users promote Web sites, book signings and conventions. A section called “Browse” displays users’ content for sale as well. (919) 459-5858 |
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Delivering air to problem rooms AirFlow Breeze works with your home’s existing central heating and cooling system to draw additional air to problem rooms that don’t warm or cool properly. It increases the volume of air delivered into the designated room by utilizing two low-voltage fans, which automatically turn on and off by a temperature-sensing electronic controller. The amount of airflow is controlled by a three-speed setting. AirFlow Breeze is also an energy-conserving device. When the fan from the central HVAC system cycles off, it leaves conditioned air lingering in the ducts. The AirFlow Breeze continues to pull that air into the room, making the central HVAC system run less often. Installation requires sliding the patented design into an existing vent opening on the floor or wall. No special tools are required. The company says AirFlow Breeze can improve temperature by three to seven degrees, and estimates operating cost is as little as $5 per year. AirFlow Breeze models come in almond and brown, and can be purchased online. A model that fits a 4-inch by 10-inch vent costs $59.95. (800) 458-5540. |