Aug 2008 Product Spotlight
Lifetouch Yearbooks
Lifetouch Yearbooks is a proven leader in yearbook publishing and specializes in capturing treasured school year memories. Since 1936, millions of people have trusted their memories to Lifetouch. With an ongoing pledge to excellence, Lifetouch strives for greater efficiency within the company and higher quality for its customers. Lifetouch continues to unveil new technologies and products, and expand into new markets.At Lifetouch, preserving memories is valued and celebrated.
www.yearbooks.lifetouch.com
Pilot Rock Bike Racks
Secure bicycle parking is a necessity for schools. Bike rack styles to fit the bikes, the landscape, and your budget are also needed. That's why Pilot Rock brand bike racks come in many different styles, with parking available for 1 to 20 bikes. Group the racks to provide the number of parking stalls needed. Bike rack finishes include the simple hot dip galvanized or the colorful powder coat paint. Because the racks include heavy gauge steel and welded construction, they are resistant to use and abuse. Pilot Rock Park Equipment is designed and manufactured in the United States by R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co.
www.pilotrock.com
Miracle Recreation's Grants for America's Schools Program
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company has announced the Miracle's Grants for America's Schools Program. Miracle will award up to $5 million in grant money to help schools fund the purchase of Miracle commercial play and recreation equipment to help children learn through physical, social, and cognitive development. In continuation of Miracle's focus on child development through free and healthy play, the Miracle's Grants for America's Schools Program will help fund the construction of more than 1,200 playgrounds throughout the United States benefiting more than 60,000 children.
www.miracle-recreation.com
Buckets-O-Fun
Buckets-O-Fun is your source for fun and unusual products. Finger Rockets are a popular demand item, 9" long by 1" diameter foam projectile with 3 molded fins that shoots like a rubber band, with a range of 100 feet. Yuck is exciting for messy games with no sugary mess, available in Chunky (wrestling), Saucy (slip-n-slide), and Snowy (winter in July). Other products include Mammoth 8' Beach Ball, water balloon launchers, rubber chickens, pigs and bass, Belly Bumpers, and Marshmallow Shooters. Order today and receive 15% off your order.
www.Buckets-O-Fun.com
Digital Identification Solutions
The Digital Identification Solutions Group, a leading global supplier of identification solutions, has announced the launch of the Digital Identification Solutions Academy, a new Web-based tool exclusively designed for partners worldwide. Digital Identification Solutions has created its own Web-based Internet Academy with the purpose of providing useful industry information and downloads as well as e-learning modules exclusively for its certified partners. The focus of the Digital Identification Solutions Academy is to educate certified partners about the latest market trends, innovations, products, and improvements.
www.digital-identification.com
Learning Today's Smart Tutor Reading
Learning Today's Smart Tutor Reading program provides students with individualized instruction based on their ability level. The program automatically pinpoints and resolves learning gaps, ensuring that each student receives a program targeted to improve academic abilities and outcomes. It has been used by schools since 2002 and has demonstrated academic gains in some of the most academically challenged students. It is the company's mission to ensure that the program works for all children including those with special needs and those that speak English as a second language.
www.LearningToday.com
Picture This Yearbook Services
Picture This Yearbook Services offers economical full color and black and white hardback and paperback books to schools and organizations of all sizes. They especially cater to the small-run market, as they understand how difficult it can be to find a publisher for limited-run quantities. Their company can design and create the book for you with photos and copy you supply, or you can send them the book camera-ready. They offer multiple sets of proofs and a library of design and cover ideas. They can also custom design your book for you as well.
www.picturethisyearbooks.com
Jonti-Craft's ThriftyKYDZ
Jonti-Craft has introduced its ThriftyKYDZ lineup of ready-to-assemble furniture. ThriftyKYDZ products come in ready-to-assemble format and are available in more than 20 of the most popular early learning furniture designs. It's the same great Jonti-Craft quality available at a lower cost. All ThriftyKYDZ products can ship via common carrier and ship flat – so you spend less on the product and less on freight. Jonti-Craft is a leading manufacturer of high-quality wood and laminate furniture for the early learning market. All furniture is designed to be safe, affordable and functional.
www.jonti-craft.com
Gold Medal Whiz Bang Carnival Game Line
Gold Medal Products has introduced six new games to the Whiz Bang Carnival Game line. These games are perfect for kids and adults. All the Whiz Bang Carnival Games have interchangeable bases offering endless combinations. The new 7818 Toss the Hoop or Stand the Bottle actually comes with two different game options. The compatible varieties and durability make these games built to last. The whole line of Whiz Bang Carnival Games is available for purchase at any official Gold Medal dealer.
www.gmpopcorn.com
Headset and Lapel Mics from Galaxy Audio
Galaxy Audio offers a complete line of Headset and Lapel Mics that are compatible with all Any Spot Wireless Mic Systems as well as wired systems using the optional Phantom Body Pack (JIB/PB). Additionally, a wide variety of connector options make the mics compatible with virtually all brands of wireless mic systems. Both Omni and Uni Directional types are available. Lightweight attachment systems include Single Ear Hook, Dual Ear Hook, and Wrap Around designs as well as Combination Headset/Lapel and dedicated Lapel types.
www.galaxyaudio.com
Yeardisk Creator
Yeardisk Creator is a powerful digital yearbook-authoring tool. For only $99.95, your school can produce a professional, multimedia yearbook on CD or DVD. You can include all of your videos, audio files, PowerPoint presentations, documents and much more. You control every aspect of your project, from design to layout, content to creation and even the end sale price. Even if your school produces a paper yearbook, Yeardisk Creator is a perfect supplement. Creating a yearbook has never been more affordable.
www.yeardisk.com
Background Checks from TruDiligence
TruDiligence, a leading provider of pre-employment screening solutions to America's top employers, is inviting you to take a test drive of its suite of background check solutions for free. With 15 years of experience, TruDiligence develops powerful tools that streamline your hiring and selection process by consistently providing fast, accurate information on each candidate. Identity validation, criminal records, SSA employment authorization, and credential verification are just a snapshot into the arsenal of tools available.
www.trudiligence.com
FLT Transfer Cart and Work Station
Fred Lunt Industries has introduced a high-quality, multi-use, affordable Transfer Cart and Work Station. The FLI Transfer Cart allows for easy transfer of athletic equipment, such as uniforms, balls, bats, helmets, and more to issue areas. Combining the usability of a Transfer Cart and a maple top, the FLI Work Station gives you the ability to quickly store or work from the same convenient location. Both units include wire grid side panels which allow you to hook and transport additional clothing and equipment with ease. A hanging uniform bar mixed with wire shelving allows for multiple uses and storage opportunities.
www.flindustries.com
Quick Creator from School Annual Publishing
School Annual Publishing Company announces Quick Creator, a new way to create your yearbook in half the time. Using the upgraded School Annual Online Web-based creation tool, the company has added designer-created pages. By having a designer create the background and layout of your pages, all you have to do is drag and drop images and place text. School Annual Online also allows you the flexibility to auto flow student portraits by simply selecting how you want the portraits arranged, and allowing the program to build the panel pages for you.
www.schoolannual.com
Magnatag RotoCube
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then effectively displaying key information is worth at least as many memos. One of Magnatag's most popular display systems is their RotoCube Rotating Bulletin Tower. Invented in 1994 as a 19" wide rotating kiosk, the company also offers the RotoCube Big Island Tower, which offers an amazing 42 square feet of display without taking up an inch of wall space. With the touch of a finger, the RotoCube Tower turns quietly in either direction.
www.magnatag.com/rotocube
Bradley No Site Partitions
Bradley Corp. is expanding its line of Mills restroom partitions with new Bradmar "No Site" Solid Plastic partitions that eliminate the uncomfortable "site line" between the door and pilaster. Matching profiles on the hinge side and an overlap on the strike side create the tight fit. The design does not require any special floor or ceiling construction, which makes the partitions suitable for new or existing construction. The No Site Bradmar Solid Plastic Partitions are available in 26 shades, including 100% post-consumer recycled plastic options.
www.bradleycorp.com
MagicSnow
Imagine... out of thin air, flakes of fluffy white snow float down from the sky, transforming your space into a living snow globe. But just as mysteriously as the snow appears, it disappears without a trace, leaving behind magical memories that last a lifetime. MagicSnow is produced with a system that creates millions of special effects snow flakes, and it vanishes upon contact. Snow falls on cue and disappears like magic. MagicSnow is safe, self-cleaning, and environmentally friendly. The company's team of Hollywood effects experts will design an installation that's right for you and are on-site for each show to ensure a realistic snowfall every time.
www.MagicSnow.com
Ameristar Fence Products
Ameristar manufactures ornamental picket fence systems in steel and aluminum; as well as high security perimeter control fences that can discourage the most serious intrusion attempts.Ameristar's newest generation of ornamental fence design and manufacturing is Montage and it is rapidly changing America's landscape. The unparalleled quality of Montage has made it the number one choice of consumers and specifiers across America for both new fence construction and replacement of existing wood, chain-link or PVC fences.
www.ameristarfence.com
Phunzone Kiddie Bleachers
Phunzone has introduced a unique line of "Kiddie Bleachers." The compact Kiddie Bleachers are constructed from colorful, durable, high-quality thermoplastic for many years of use. There are pre-designed models ranging in capacity from 10 to 30 kids. Custom designs can also be created. The bleachers are fully portable or can be anchored.
Designs are sold as a DIY "kit" and can easily be assembled by any "handy-person". Features include very affordable pricing and fast shipping. PhunZone also offers a full range of compact indoor play structures.
www.phunzone.com
Chloride's Diskuss Lighting
Diskuss is the newest addition to Chloride's solid state lighting family. Diskuss is designed with both a slim wall mount profile and numerous available finishes that will fit any architectural space, indoors and out. Illumination is accomplished with high-output, long-lasting, energy-efficient, white LEDs with a custom reflector for optimum light output. The housing is constructed of durable die-cast aluminum. Chloride is a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial emergency lighting, solid state lighting, exit signs, accessories, and AC systems.
www.chloridesys.com
Whizizzle Phonics from Wiggity Bang Games
Wiggity Bang Games has introduced Whizizzle Phonics, for ages 4 and up. Easier than memorization and more fun than flashcards – kids can now enjoy learning phonics. Whizizzle Phonics is a fast-paced reading card game series that teaches the sounds of the English language. Designed by a dad and perfected by teachers, the series of phonics games keeps kids engaged in learning. Whizizzle Phonics helps kids learn by using sight, sound, and color.
www.wiggitybang.com
