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Date: 02/21/08 Author: Deena Kennedy

Topic: 2008 PFP Catalog

Our 2008 catalog is now available! If you need extra copies, or a binder, please contact People Friendly Places with a phone call, fax or send a blog: sales@peoplefriendlyplaces.com. Over 90% of our products are made in the U.S.A., with attention to environmental concerns, and all products satsify child-safety, and stringent non-toxic requirements. All products are labeled with country of origin and if they are made with special eco-friendly ways. Discover why the best waiting room toys in the world are made in the U.S.A., by People Friendly Places.

Date: 01/28/08 Author: Deena Kennedy

Topic: FYI, a PFP employee's vacation pick

Yoga and hiking in the worlds' most beautiful locations. www.globalyogajourneys.com

Date: 01/08/08 Author: Jack Welch

Topic: FYI, eco-friendly products from other companies.

Arboria www.arboria.com Wood outdoor furniture for the garden

Eco-Products Inc. www.ecoproducts.com

Recyclable disposable cups, plates, utensils and eco-friendly cleaning products

Date: 12/28/07 Author: Jack Welch

Topic: Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Solutions

Clean and reduce indoor air pollution risks and reduce adverse reactions in children and adults caused by ammonia and acid-based cleaners. The followiing Green Seal-certified products can fulfill 90 percent of most businesses and schools cleaning needs. Other product choices could be certified Eco-Logo and the U.S. EPA Design for Environment.

Floor cleaner-       Stride neutral floor cleaner

Multipurpose-        Alpha accelerated hydrogen peroxide

Glass and Mirror- Glance window cleaner (non-ammonia)

Mold & Mildew-     Crew 44 cleaner

Date: 12/12/07 Author: Jack Welch

Topic: Toy Safety and Toys Made in China

Over 90% of People Friendly Places, Inc. waiting room toys and reception area furniture are made in the U.S.A. Some products are made in China and other countries. Our products do not contain lead-base paint or dyes, but in 2007 many imported products from China posed health threats, especially to children. The following article sheds some light on our government's efforts to assure the safety of imported products.

CHICAGO – After completing a five-day mission to China regarding food safety and Olympic security, U.S. Representative Mark Kirk today outlined actions needed to protect Americans from poison food and dangerous toys made in China. China is the top importer of goods flown into O’Hare Airport. In 2005, O’Hare received 308 million pounds of goods from China.

Kirk, the co-chairman of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group, met in Beijing with the head of China’s General Administration for Quality Supervision, Vice Minister Wei Chuanzhang, China’s top product inspector. China recently executed the head of its Food and Drug Administration for corruption. Vice Minister Wei said that China is preparing legislation scheduled to pass by the end of the year to improve food and toy safety.

“Congress should require at lease two dozen FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission inspectors to approve goods inbound to the United States. While China will pass new inspection legislation by the end of the 2007, Congress should pass U.S. inspection legislation by the end of this month.”

Kirk told officials in Beijing that Chinese action alone will not be enough. He called for Congress to pass legislation in September 2007 to deploy U.S. inspectors from the FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission to China. This action would be mandated by Kirk's bipartisan Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3100) introduced last month. The bill would also increase fines against importers for dangerous imported toys from $500,000 to $50 million.

Kirk met with the U.S. Ambassador to China, Sandy Randt, who outlined ways the U.S. embassy could make room for new U.S. inspectors. Randt stated that with sufficient backing from Congress, the U.S. embassy in Beijing could handle the deployment of new U.S. food and toy inspectors.

Kirk also met with Chinese officials in charge of protecting U.S. athletes who would compete at the August 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He urged China's number three leader, Wu Banguo, to unstick the approval of a U.S .security plan for the games. The U.S. put forward an Olympic security plan in April and has yet to receive formal Chinese approval.

"The United States and China have a strong interest in protecting the Olympic Games from terrorists. China's rapid approval of the U.S. security plan will lower the possibility of Al Qaeda or any other terrorist group to harm our athletes."

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Date: 12/12/07 Author: Kathy Gordon

Topic: Toys made in the U.S.A.

Child-safe, guaranteed no lead paint or dyes in our U.S.A. made superior quality toys for waiting rooms and reception areas in hospital emergency rooms, physician's medical offices, doctor's offices and all public areas. Play islands with bead mazes, wall toys, magnetic play tables, play centers, fun mirrors. The best made play products in the world.

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Date: 12/12/07 Author: Kathy Gordon

Topic: Reception Area Furniture made in the U.S.A.
Made from sustainable materials, no lead paint or dyes, low-emitting gasses in our U.S.A. made commercial quality waiting room furniture. Waiting room furniture, children's tables and chairs, children's high density foam furniture, vinyl upholstered ottomans and furniture, secure TV media cabinets, book and toy wood storage cabinets, designer furniture and lounge seating for children and their families,

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Date: 12/12/07 Author: Kathy Gordon

Topic: Children's Wall Decor made in the U.S.A.

U.S.A. made waiting room decor including wall paper murals and murals for children's play rooms, hot air balloon ceiling decorations for reception areas; water panels for doctor's offices and hospitals, and custom decor.

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Date: 12/12/07 Author: Kathy Gordon

Topic: Flooring, Children's Area Rugs and Carpeting made in the U.S.A.

U.S.A. made recyclable, flame retardant rugs for kids, NSPA 253 flammability rated, antimicrobial treated. Children's area rugs and reception area flooring for doctor's offices, medical offices, hospitals, children's libraries, and retail stores.

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Date: 012/12/07 Author: Sales and Marketing Department People Friendly Places Inc.

Topic: 2008 Prices for Waiting Room Toys, Reception Area Furniture, Flooring and Decor

Ou 2008 prices take effect January 1, 2008. Prices are subject to change without notice.