Talkin ’bout Massage Chair

Source: Emediawire (press release) ()

Furniture Blue home theater seating, leather recliners and Human Touch Massage Chairs are quick ship items that arrive in 1 - 3 weeks, making them ideal gifts for the holiday season.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) November 30, 2007 — FurnitureBlue.com, a leading online supplier of quality home furniture, offers home theater seating, recliners and massage chairs (http://www.furnitureblue.com/page/human-touch.html) with Quick Shipping service. The delivery time for recliners (http://www.furnitureblue.com/category/leather-recliners.html) is one to two weeks while home theater seating and Human Touch Massage Chairs arrive in two to three weeks. Through online shopping and home delivery, these items make perfect gifts from the last minute shopper. Manufacturer stock levels and shipping delays can effect arrival times. Placing an order promptly is recommended to guarantee delivery for the holidays.

FurnitureBlue.com is an authorized dealer of Human Touch Massage Chairs and the Human Touch Perfect Chair®. Pamper those who deserve a massage with the Human Touch Massage Chair or an ergonomically designed Perfect Chair®. Besides providing the most advanced engineering and an exhilarating massage, Human Touch Massage Chairs and the Perfect Chair® are designed to perfectly suit any modern living space, from sleek and contemporary to refined and sophisticated, using only the highest quality materials.

The Human Touch HT-1650 leather massage recliner is the perfect bridge between state-of-the-art technology and the ancient healing art of massage. Featuring the very latest Robotic Massage system, Human Touch HT-1650 emulates the same techniques used by massage and chiropractic professionals for back and spinal care and includes a fully retractable foot and calf massager. Providing superior materials and finish, the Human Touch showcases top-grain Anilin-dyed leather and double top stitching putting the emphasis on quality and aesthetics. Beautifully …

Source: Business Wire (press release) ()

LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Human Touch™, the leading brand of
high-technology, design-oriented massage chairs for today’s
modern and traditional living spaces, announced today that its
revolutionary HT-7450 Zero-Gravity massage chair has been
selected as an Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award honoree in
the Furniture product category by The Consumer Electronics
Association. Recognized for its multi-patented massage technology, such
as its Acupoint™ Detection System that scans
the entire length of the user’s back creating
a map of key pressure points to target during the massage, the HT-7450
Zero-Gravity massage chair received the award today at the Consumer
Electronic Show’s (CES) New York Press
Preview, the Consumer Electronics Association’s
annual sneak peek of the hottest new products and upcoming 2008
International CES technology trends.

“With over 20 years of experience in
developing products that make people feel better, we are thrilled that
the Consumer Electronics Association has recognized the chair that we
consider to be the pinnacle of the Human Touch experience,”
says Rich Jorgensen, CMO of Human Touch™. “After
years of development, we are excited to offer the first massage chair
that effectively counteracts the everyday effects that gravity has on
the human body’s muscles and joints. It is
gratifying to be recognized for a product that uses advanced massage
technology to make people’s lives better.”

The Human Touch HT-7450 Zero-Gravity massage chair is the world’s
first massage chair that incorporates the latest advances in both
massage and back-care technology to counteract back and muscle pain
caused by gravity’s adverse effects. Once seated, the chair’s
back, seat and synchronously recline to situate the body in a
position that reduces the physical strain that is …

Source: American Chronicle ()

The iJoy 130 massager is a popular chair manufactured by Interactive Health and features the company’s patented Human Touch Technology (HTT). iJoy massage chairs have been designed to be trendy in appearance, deliver a realistic massage and offer value for money. But, is the 130 chair trendy or tacky, does it give a massage indistinguishable from the real thing and is it the best massage chair for its price? I’m not so sure.

The 100 series of massage chairs from iJoy retail from between around $600 and $750. The 130 model retails for around $750. And, like the other models, the design emphasis is very much on a young and trendy theme. First off, I think the designs are awful. To me, they look as though a children’s balloon artist had been commissioned to design them. I’m sure a lot of people like the overall styling of the chairs but I wouldn’t put one in a room where it would be seen by anyone else.

But, it isn’t just the style of the chairs that fails to please anesthetically. The colors are hideous. There’s scarlet red, purple and the most unbelievable lime green on offer. There are only two colors that please; black and cashew.

There is one final problem with the design of these chairs and that’s the choice of upholstery. All the chairs are covered in faux suede. This looks fine at first but this type of fabric is very hard to wipe clean. The company should have used synthetic leather like every other manufacturer.

Another gripe I have is that the control panel is built-in on one of the armrests. The problem is; that’s where my arm rests. I don’t like having the panel under my lower arm; I’m afraid I’ll press something by mistake. The control panel can be removed but that then leave a square hole in the arm which just annoys me.

Something I do like about the chair is that it’s quite low to the ground. Most other robotic massage chairs are quite high the ground and I always feel as though I have to climb into one rather than …

Source: PR Web (press release) ()

Human Touch® Announces Availability of the World's First Zero-Gravity Massage Chair

Revolutionary HT-7450 is the first chair of its kind to combine the
therapeutic benefits of zero-gravity seating and massage.

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 28, 2007 — Human Touch®, the world's leader in massage chair technology, announces the availability of their revolutionary chair integrating the dual technologies of zero-gravity seating and massage technology. The Human Touch - 7450 is the culmination of 30 years of industry-leading innovation and development, and redefines the massage chair category.

The chair's zero-gravity system positions the body in its most natural posture, priming it to receive the optimum healing from massage. From there, the Human Touch - 7450's sophisticated technology scans the body to provide the best massage for each individual, and advanced systems provide percussion, kneading, rolling and compression techniques replicating the hands of an expert massage therapist. The HT-7450 provides welcomed relief from gravity's adverse affects on the back, neck, shoulders, calves and feet.

"There are numerous accounts of doctors prescribing Human Touch chairs to patients with back problems," says Yuris Bendiks, Human Touch product consultant. "Now, with the Human Touch - 7450, the average consumer can enjoy the benefits of zero-gravity positioning and expert massage to relieve back pain right at home. Reclining in this chair is almost like floating in space and the benefits are impressive."

Made from the finest materials, the HT-7450 is developed to perfectly fit every body type and home décor. Genuine luxury-grade leather surrounding a sturdy, American-designed frame ensures this remarkable chair provides comfort and relief for years to come.

The Human Touch 7450 is available from The Human Touch - 7450's suggested retail price is $3,999.

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Source: PR Leap (press release) ()

(PRLEAP.COM) FurnitureBlue.com, a leading online supplier of quality home furniture, offers home theater seating, recliners and massage chairs with Quick Shipping service. The delivery time for recliners is one to two weeks while home theater seating and Human Touch Massage Chairs arrive in two to three weeks. Through online shopping and home delivery, these items make perfect gifts from the last minute shopper. Manufacturer stock levels and shipping delays can effect arrival times. Placing an order promptly is recommended to guarantee delivery for the holidays.

FurnitureBlue.com is an authorized dealer of Human Touch Massage Chairs and the Human Touch Perfect Chair®. Pamper those who deserve a massage with the Human Touch Massage Chair or an ergonomically designed Perfect Chair®. Besides providing the most advanced engineering and an exhilarating massage, Human Touch Massage Chairs and the Perfect Chair® are designed to perfectly suit any modern living space, from sleek and contemporary to refined and sophisticated, using only the highest quality materials.

The Human Touch HT-1650 leather massage recliner is the perfect bridge between state-of-the-art technology and the ancient healing art of massage. Featuring the very latest Robotic Massage system, Human Touch HT-1650 emulates the same techniques used by massage and chiropractic professionals for back and spinal care and includes a fully retractable foot and calf massager. Providing superior materials and finish, the Human Touch HT-1650 showcases top-grain Anilin-dyed leather and double top stitching putting the emphasis on quality and aesthetics. Beautifully finished hardwood trim compliments the fine leather upholstery as the sleek design of the Human Touch HT-1650 makes an ideal addition to any room in the home.

Sit back, relax, and the take the weight off of any over back with the Human Touch PC 6 or PC 95 Perfect Chair®. The zero-gravity Human Touch …

Source: Houston Chronicle ()

Ahhhh, shopping at the holidays: the sales, the adrenaline, the bags and bags of glorious stuff. Makes you want to buy two of everything.

Especially when you’re seeing double.

Anybody who’s tipped a few and then awoken to find herself the proud owner of a $200 pea-green sweater, a talking large-mouth bass or some 30-pound juicing machine knows that SUI (shopping under the influence) can be deadly, at least to your budget.

The Baylor College of Medicine even issued a public advisory about it several years ago: “Don’t drink and shop during holidays.” Sipping and shopping “impairs judgment and decreases inhibitions,” psychiatry professor Kristin Kassaw cautioned. “You may find shopping bags full of impulse buys that you might ordinarily think twice about.”

Doug Fleener was managing a Sharper Image store in Boston when a guy and his buddies stumbled in on a Friday night years ago. They tested the massage chairs and egged on their friend to buy one. “He was saying how his wife would kill him,” recalled Fleener, the author of the Retail Contrarian blog. “But the other guys kept on him.”

Finally, he said he’d take it and that he wanted it delivered to his basement in time for Saturday football viewing. The next morning, the delivery crew called Fleener: The guy was refusing the chair. The buyer then roared to Fleener that he’d never even stepped foot in the store. “I then told him what he looked like, what his buddies looked like, and even about his basement,” Fleener said. “The phone went very quiet.”

Fleener took the chair back. The guy later returned and apologized.

This is hardly just a guy thing. On a recent Friday afternoon in Bar Louie at the upscale Legacy Village in Lyndhurst, Ohio, four women — all mothers in their late 30s — laughed and raised glasses in the corner. They try to get together at least once a to shop, sip and socialize. They’ve learned their lesson about what the order should be.

“Now we …

Source: Trading Markets (press release) ()

Tuesday, Nov 27 04:30 PM EDT

Business Buzz: Kohl’s to open at 4 a.m. for Black Friday shoppers

Wednesday, November 21, 2007; Posted: 10:49 AM

Nov 21, 2007 (The Herald-Sun - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — KSS | charts | news | PowerRating — More Black Friday: Kohl’s is joining JC Penney to be the earliest stores to open this Friday at 4 a.m. Web sites such as Black Friday 2007 (www.bfads.net) have posted Kohl’s Black Friday deals online. By the looks of it, those include $49.99 portable DVD players and 60 percent discounts on outerwear. But, no luck for fans of Vera Wang’s new Kohl’s line: So far, no deals have surfaced for those items. Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Sears will open at 5 a.m. — After shopping, relax: If all that tryptophan from the turkey won’t do it, some businesses in town are going to help you relax the weekend after Thanksgiving. Pop the Cap, the nonprofit that’s hosting the first Black Friday Beer Festival, will have a chair massage person at the event. Massages will be $1 a minute. The event starts 3 p.m. at Rigsbee Hall near Rue Cler. For more information, call (919) 225-4982 or visit www.popthecap.org. Elsewhere, Duke Integrative Medicine is also getting in on the fun. The center is offering hot stone massages, hydrotherapy and other massages for $95-$145 a session. The price includes the use of a hot tub, steam room and dry sauna. Duke employees get 20 percent off. The center is also having a yoga class Saturday 10:30-11:30 for $8 a person. Appointments for massages are available 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Those interested can call (919) 660-6826 to get more information or to schedule. — Dunkin’ is coming: Cheers to coffee lovers. Our friends at Pavilion East at Lakeview Park have confirmed that Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a lease and will open possibly in first quarter of next year. Meanwhile, the mixed-use development on Erwin Road is also quickly racking …

Source: Manchester Evening News ()

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BRUSE: Didn’t he do well

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Brucie: Still the man

19/11/2007

BRUCE Forsyth is many things - presenter, comedian, actor, dancer. But holistic healer?

“Don’t have menthol sweets, salt up the nose morning and night and press down 50 times with a good cream here,” says the 79-year-old TV legend., rubbing the tops of his cheekbones around the eye socket. “Press down fairly hard and you’ll find it will open up your nose and it’ll soften the sniffles a bit.”

I should explain that I have walked into my interview with Bruce suffering from hay fever and begged his forgiveness for sneezing and snorting. Brucie is a fellow sufferer and, as such, deeply sympathetic.

Which is a great relief, because the worry on meeting such a TV legend is that he’ll disappoint. That the joyous, people-loving presenter we know and love from Play Your Cards Right, You Bet! and Strictly Come Dancing is nothing more than a facade. Thankfully, nothing could be further from the truth.

Though he’s still propping up the Beeb on Saturday nights with Strictly, Brucie is also now revisiting the scene of perhaps his biggest hit.
The Generation Game: Now And Then (UKTV Gold, Thursday, 9pm) is another of those quirky retrospectives looking back at the finest moments from the classic gameshow which the star hosted from 1971 to 1977 and again between 1990 and 1994, as well as gathering together some of the funniest contestants.

“It’s about what happened. Did it influence their lives? Did it make them a celebrity where they lived? We did get a grandfather came back and was sitting with his grandchildren who’d never seen him on screen,” remembers Bruce. …

Source: The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com ()

Ahhhh, shopping at the holidays: the sales, the adrenaline,
the bags andbagsofgloriousstuff.
Makesyouwanttobuytwoofeverything. § Especially when you’re
seeing double. § It’ll never get the attention of drinking
and driving (nor should it), but anybody who’s tipped a few
and then awoken to find herself the proud owner of a $200
pea-green sweater, a talking large-mouth bass or some 30-
pound juicing machine knows that SUI (shopping under the
influence) can be deadly, at least to your monthly budget.

The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston was so concerned,
it issued a stern warning to the public in 2005: “Don’t
drink and shop during holidays.” Sipping and shopping
“impairs judgment and decreases inhibitions,” cautioned
psychiatry professor Kristin Kassaw. “You may find shopping
bags full of impulse buys that you might ordinarily think
twice about.” Sometimes those impulse buys don’t even fit in
the bags.

On a Friday night years ago, Doug Fleener was managing a
Sharper Image store in Boston when a guy and his buddies
stumbled in. They tested the massage chairs and egged on
their friend to buy one. “He was saying how his wife would
kill him,” recalled Fleener, the author of the Retail
Contrarian blog. “But the other guys kept on him.”

Finally, he said he’d take it and that he wanted it
delivered to his basement in time for Saturday
footballviewing. The next morning, the delivery crew called
Fleener: The guy was refusing the chair. The buyer then
roared to Fleener that he’d never even stepped foot in the
store. “I then told him what he looked like, what his
buddies looked like, and even about his basement,” said
Fleener. “The phone went very quiet.”

Fleener took the chair back. The guy later slinked into the
store and apologized.

This hardly just a guy thing. On a recent Friday
afternoon in Bar Louie at Legacy Village, …

Source: Seattle Times ()

“Mio Dio!” says Mike. “You must relax, or your hair won’t grow back.”

I’m sitting in the chair of honor in Mike’s Barbershop, in Seattle’s Rainier Valley. Some rough estimating suggests mine is the 250,000th head to bow to Mike’s clippers since he opened at this spot after World War II, 60 years ago. Apparently scolding me in his Italian-accented English doesn’t soothe me as he’d hoped. So Mike, full name Michele Prontera, pulls out an ancient vibrator device, attaches it to his hand and begins a pulsing scalp and shoulder massage.

Aaahhh. Now that is what people still come from miles around and generations across to get. A cut. A massage. A taste of Seattle’s old Garlic Gulch.

“Mamma mia,” Mike says, as my eyes roll back into my head.

Mostly they come for Mike. His 10-foot-wide tan shop isn’t in the phone book. A tiny barber pole outside long ago lost its red, white and blue striping.

Mike claims he doesn’t want any more customers. But the customers keep coming. And so at age 90 he keeps showing up, 8 a.m. ’til 2, as he has since he opened his first shop a block from the sea in Lecce, Italy, when he was 16.

Last week, a 64-year-old retired Seattle cop came in for a cut. There’s a black-and-white photo on the wall that shows a mustachioed young Mike cutting this same guy’s hair, in this shop, back when the cop was a towheaded 4-year-old.

Sixty years with some of the very same customers. Some pay in bottles of wine. Some pay in lottery tickets. Some don’t pay at all because he won’t let them.

Another is Steve Roberts. He’s a checker at the QFC around the corner. He says he’s barely qualified to talk about Mike’s shop because he’s only been coming for 10 years.

“There’s nothing like it,” Roberts says, after getting his trim and massage. “Nobody cuts hair like this anymore.”

There’s a sign in Mike’s that reads, “Please, no conversations on politics or religion.” Few obey it. Least of all Mike.

See, …