What to look for when shopping for online bracelets.

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Shopping online for silicone bracelets can be a daunting task. There are many companies to choose from and a variety of pricing models that can confuse and frustrate even the most patient shoppers. I have put together a guideline what customers can look for when they need an online silicone bracelet company.

First and foremost, whether its cars or silicone bracelets every consumer should look for integrity. You don’t want to buy anything from someone who is less than trustworthy. EBSpromo has come behind many of their competitors to help customers who were stuck by other companies. Many of our competitors will say they can or will do anything from meeting deadlines to meeting lower prices but in the long run it doesn’t happen the way things are promised. Talk to a potential provider before commiting to an order.

Shop around. There are almost as many different price models as there are distributors of silicone wristbands. It is important to know your final price before entering credit card information or commiting to anything. Several companies have chosen to show just their base price, which appears much lower, but as shoppers build their custom order new fees are tacked on, such as more than 22 characters on a front message, a back message, inside message and custom colors; of couse shipping is extra.

The biggest mistake we hear is that customers view base prices and don’t proceed to shop around. EBSpromo gives their customers more for their base price. When you look at the pricing chart that is the price you’ll pay for a single message including unlimited characters on the front, back and inside, one size, solid silicone wristband. Our shipping is included in the price and arrives one or two days from the time UPS picks them up. Check options, build a shopping cart, call and ask questions, you will find that we have the lowet price on silicone bracelets.

How long has the company been in business? It seemed many of our competitors popped up in the “gold rush” days claiming they had been around since the beginning but in reality there were very few companies around in the beginning. EBSpromo had time to work on a relationship with customers as well as their providers. They tried manufacturers until they found a few that were honorable and dedicated to customer service.

Many of our competitors thought they were in it for a quick buck but EBSpromo is not just a silicone bracelet company. We can provide our customers with all types of fundraising and promotional products. Shoppers don’t have to continue to search for their Koozies, pom poms and awards once their wristbands have been ordered. We’ve been told time and again by our customers they appreciate the convenience and the service.

EBSpromo has researched and found our customers appreciate the phone call after every order. We don’t just submit orders. We call our customers. We take their card information over the phone as an added level of security. We’ve been told it is a comfort to speak to someone and to have human contact which is so lacking in many online business. Shoppers feel a connection because they have spoken to someone. They feel safe because with today’s criminals becoming more adept at breaking security measures knowing their card information is protected.

It is common knowledge that customer service is the one place that shoppers expect excellence and yet it is not uncommon for us to hear about competitors that have fallen short. Our representatives and senior staff are all expected to operate with the belief that we are fortunate enough to have a business that allows us to provide the best customer service available. We all come from service backgrounds and understand the importance of more than satisfied customers.

Repeat customers are an indication of all of the above characteristics and practices of any business. We are fortunate enough to have a larger than average amount of customers who come to us throughout the year. We’ve been told that our customer service and pricing keep us in the top of our customers minds for their promotional products and fund raising items.

It is important when online shopping that consumers do some homework; Call providers, ask questions about pricing, shipping, etc; build shopping carts before commiting to an order because charges add up. Seeing a low base price IS NOT A GUARANTEE of a good final price. Do not place orders with companies who leave you feeling guilty or nervous. We will not say we can make a short deadline if we don’t believe it. We can contact our factory to check things like this before giving an answer if we are unsure or hesitant but we will not promise things if they can’t be done. We have multiple layers of quality control. Our silicone bracelets are the highest quality available on the internet today. It may not be a car or home but be confident that shopping for awareness items or promotional products is just as important to us as big purchase and we will treat you that way.


Bracelet may never leave my left wrist

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One of the most amazing things my wife ever has purchased weighs less than an ounce and cost $1.

My yellow LiveStrong bracelet is almost six years old. I wear it every day to remind me of the fight against cancer.

Cyclist Lance Armstrong sells the silicone wristbands for a buck. My wife bought several when her son, Chad, was diagnosed with cancer.

I put the bracelet on my left wrist in December, 2003, and never have taken it off. Chad’s cancer is in remission, but there is no reason to remove the LiveStrong bracelet. There always seems to be someone we know who has been diagnosed with this dreaded disease.

Al Overstreet, one of my good friends, had his prostate removed a little over a year ago. My daughter had her thyroid taken out last summer.

Joe Cusumano, another longtime friend, is battling the illness.

Cancer seems to be a disease that we can’t beat, no matter how much money is raised for research.

Lance Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France champion, was diagnosed with cancer in 1998. He survived and began raising money with the sale of his LiveStrong bracelets. Through his efforts, millions have been contributed for cancer research.

The bracelet is nearly the same color as the yellow jersey worn by the daily leader of the Tour de France. It is less than half an inch wide but amazingly durable. What else can you purchase for $1 that can be worn every day and will last for years?

The LiveStrong bracelet stretches to fit over your hand, but mine never has lost its shape. It hasn’t been affected by the cold of winter or the heat of summer. I have played sports, sweated in the sauna at the Monroe Family YMCA, gotten it dirty while digging in the garden, spilled oil on it while working on my car and covered it in tomato juice while we were canning. Yet it hasn’t faded or stretched. It looks the same as it did the day my wife bought it in 2003.

It just goes to show that companies could make things last longer if they wanted to. Instead, they manufacture items to wear out so new ones will be purchased.

LiveStrong bracelets became a pop culture fad. A few years ago, you saw them everywhere. Then, like What Would Jesus Do? bracelets, they began to disappear.

You still see Livestrong bracelets often, but not nearly as much as you used to.

I decided to keep wearing my bracelet as long as someone I knew had cancer. That may be the rest of my life.

I wear my LiveStrong bracelet next to a purple one for Team Bluffton. It was sold after the Bluffton University baseball team’s bus accident in 2007, and I wear it in support of my nephew, Tim Berta.

He was on the bus that plunged off an overpass near Atlanta, killing seven people. Of those who survived, Tim’s injuries were the most severe.

He learned to walk and talk again. Now, almost 2½ years after the accident, he continues to make amazing progress. Every time we see him, we notice an improvement.

My wife calls him "The Miracle Man.’’

If only more people afflicted with cancer could experience the miracles that we have seen in Tim.

Is rubber wrist band Safe Today?

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Plastic surgery has become an increasingly acceptable procedure that captures the attention of a wide range of women. From suburban housewives to the most popular actresses on the silver screen, one of the top image and body enhancements performed deals with obtaining breast implants. When it comes to implants, there are two main types of filler to consider: saline and rubber wrist band gel. It is the latter that has gained a wealth of controversy, as numerous health concerns have arisen from an array of supposed complications associated with the rubber wrist band material.

Throughout the years and as early as the 1990s, an assortment of government agencies decided to examine the link between rubber wrist band gel breast implants and the development of systemic diseases. Although a number of reviews have concluded that there is no clear connection between systemic illness and the insertion of rubber wrist band breast implants, thousands of women still believe that they have suffered sickness as a result of their implants, including neurological and rheumatological health concerns.
When taking a look at rubber wrist band breast implants, you will find that a series of complications may arise once they are inserted. Post-operative bleeding (also known as hematoma), fluid collections, skin infections, breast pain, loss of feeling in the nipples, wrinkling, and the thinning of the breast tissue may occur. But, all of the above possible results may take place regardless if the implant is made from saline or rubber wrist band.

Another concern is the fear of a ruptured implant. Since breast implants are not made to last a lifetime, the threat of deflated or ruptured implants is a possibility. When saline breast implants break, they tend to rapidly deflate and are easily removable. When rubber wrist band breast implants rupture, the contents leak outside of its capsule and makes contact with the body. This is the primary concern of women, who have reacted to the leakage with enlarged lymph glands in the armpit area. The clearly defined risks associated with a ruptured silicone gel implant are still under a cloud of controversial. Some claim it is quite unhealthy, hard-to-remove, and dangerous, while others contend there are no health effects.

Over the years, many studies and clinical trials have taken place in an effort to establish some sort of precautionary guidelines to attach to rubber wrist band gel breast implants. To date, an important study by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has surfaced, which helped quell any fears regarding the material used in the implants. NCI published results, which found no conclusive evidence linking silicone breast implants to connective tissue disorders or more importantly, to the increased chances of developing breast cancer. Despite this promising news, there still remain many, who are skeptical regarding the health aspects attached to this particular type of breast enhancement.

silicone bracelets are a cost effective

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Silicone bracelets are very versatile because they are highly customizable and they are very inexpensive product. So, these silicone bracelets are a cost effective way to identify your event participants, raise funds, and most especially to bring people closer as a community.

Silicone wristbands are a very useful in ensuring that your event runs smoothly whatever be the size of the group of participants. Even in places like amusement parks, shopping malls etc, silicone wristbands can help to make the running of the venues quite smooth an organized.

Best of all, wristbands can be easily customized according to the client’s requirements. Custom wristbands can special messages, logos, and other special symbols or designs to showcase the event. Since the making of customized silicone bracelets might take time, the plans for such an event needs to be planned in advance with all the designs, colours etc being finalized with the manufacturer in advance.

Here are some examples of the unique and innovative ways we can use silicone wristbands during an event showcasing a specific cause:

Taking care of Minors: Silicone wristbands can be used to identify the minors who are under certain food/drink restrictions or are not allowed to go on some amusement rides etc. Or if there are some places or stalls where minors should not be allowed the organiser of that particular stall might look out for the particular colour coded wristband denting minors.

Admissions: Silicone wristbands can be used as a visual identifier by the ticket collector at various event venues or parks etc. this will ensure that only valid people are entering the venue and they do not need to carry special passes for the same. The guests can be classified into different groups if they are colour coded accordingly.

Group Day Trips: On the school or special trips organised, it’s important to be able to identify those with your group. Being able to check wristbands ensure that the correct persons are with their own groups. Depending upon the colour code or the message etc on the silicone bracelet the different groups can be identified.

Child Care: Parents can be colour coded with the child so as to ensure that during the whole duration of the vent or trip etc, the family is together and there is no chance of either of them getting lost. Especially in shopping malls where there are day care centre etc, the days care people can ensure better organisation and service.

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esign silicone bracelet

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It seems that lately, we all know someone who has suffered from some form of design silicone bracelet From breast to colon to lung to stomach, it seems that every day there is someone else we know who has been diagnosed with the disease. While on the outside, our friends, family, and co workers all seem strong, on the inside, they are terrified, not knowing what the future will hold for them. Now, several different companies have come up with items to help them make it through.

design silicone bracelet stuffed animals have burst onto the scene with huge success, giving those who are diagnosed with the disease something to hug and talk to, when they just don’t feel like talking to anyone else. These animals, coupled with design silicone bracelet can help even the toughest cancer patient make it through.

design silicone bracelet stuffed animals come in about every color that you can think of. From the normal black, brown, and white, to pinks, purples, greens, and blues, you can always find one with a unique message to help uplift someone’s spirits. Some of these bears, puppies, kitties, and other animals even have their own clothing lines that all sport wonderful pictures or sayings to help your friend or loved one make it through even the toughest of times. design silicone bracelet stuffed animals can be a major helping hand to those in treatment.

design silicone bracelet have been around for a while, and are still a favorite of cancer patients, survivors, and supporters. These wristbands come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some design silicone bracelet come in cotton, polyester, and rubber, and will fit anyone’s wrists. These design silicone bracelet are used for workout bands, jewelry, and just plain old fun to wear and support design silicone bracelet research. You can also find these wristbands in a variety of colors, from pinks and purples to red, white, and blue, you are sure to find one to fit anyone’s style and needs.

The great thing about these design silicone bracelet stuffed animals and design silicone bracelet is that most of the proceeds go toward cancer research and other cancer programs to help cancer patients. So, not only are you getting a great gift for yourself or someone you care about, you are also helping the cause so one day there will be a cure. You can order these gifts online or you can find them at most stores throughout the country and across the world.


Missing Michael and won’t be covering his trial

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As you all are aware, Michael Jackson is in the news. His death has been ruled a homicide.

I’ll just say up front that I am still actively grieving his death. Got all teary eyed about him today while driving home. Like many of you out there, I grew up with this man and view him no differently than I would an eccentric cousin.

Do a search of his name and you will find that I was hard on him at times—-just as I would have been to a family member. But my being hard on him was my way of saying, “STOP ACTING CRAZY AND WAKE UP!” I was hoping against hope that Michael would return to himself.

He was a strikingly handsome child and teen and even into his early twenties. So sorry he did not see it and no one could convince him otherwise. Sorry he hated being black. Sorry for so much about this man.

I’m both upset and horribly disappointed that my wish—that he would return to himself—the normal person he was when he was young, was never granted.

Be that as it may, I won’t be covering the dramatic events pertaining to his death or the trial that will certainly take place. Too painful. Michael isn’t just somebody. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

If anyone comes to this thread bad mouthing, peeing on a dead man’s grave, you’ll be promptly banned. I just thought it would be fair to warn you. If you have nothing kind to say, hold your peace/piece or take it somewhere else.

The week following his shocking death, I basically shut down this blog and dedicated a week to covering positive aspects about him. I said all I have to say there.

Now as I continue dealing with my personal grief, I’ll post one of my absolutely favorite Michael songs. He was 10 at the time, a musical phenom if ever there was one. Especially gifted by God.

As 8-Year-Old Injured in Fall Heals, Her Mother Deals With Investigators

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Just after 1 a.m. on Friday, Robin Antonio woke to neighbors banging on her door to relay gut-wrenching news: her 8-year-old daughter, Destiny, had been found on the ground outside, having fallen out of her seventh-floor bedroom window.


Since that moment, Ms. Antonio said she has dealt with the initial fear that Destiny had died, followed by the relief that, miraculously, she had not. Ms. Antonio suffered chest pains after hearing of her daughter’s fall, and was taken to the hospital in a separate ambulance. Doctors told her that Destiny had broken her pelvis and her right leg, had sustained intestinal injuries, and would remain hospitalized until year’s end, at least.

Now, she says, she and her family have been enduring another ordeal: city welfare workers investigating whether she was guilty of neglect.

“The whole family is under attack,” said Ms. Antonio, 48, as she sat on her sofa on Monday.

Since her daughter’s fall, Ms. Antonio and her children, who live in a public housing project in the Bronx, have been interviewed by the police and workers from the city’s Administration for Children’s Services, who she says swept through her home, taking pictures and pressing her children for information. During an interview, one investigator asked her 12-year-old son, Tamar, if he drinks alcohol, she said.


Ms. Antonio and her companion, Ron Haynes, who considers himself Destiny’s stepfather, say they believe the investigation is excessive and have hired a lawyer to help.

On Saturday, three children’s services workers and more than a dozen police officers stayed at the home for hours, said Adell, Ms. Antonio’s 21-year-old daughter.

“They bogarted their way in,” Mr. Haynes said. “Now this family doesn’t know when the police are going to come here and harass their mama.”

Sheila Stainback, a spokeswoman for the children’s services agency, said the investigation is standard practice. “This is a normal procedure any time a child is injured and adult caregivers are present when it happens,” Ms. Stainback said.

The agency has 60 days to complete its investigation.

Ms. Antonio said she was asleep early Friday when Destiny was awakened by noise in the courtyard.

“Somebody was out there arguing,” Ms. Antonio said, relaying her daughter’s account.

Destiny apparently climbed down from her top bunk, and stepped up on a windowsill to investigate. The window had protective metal guards on the bottom, but Destiny pulled down the top half of the window and stuck her head through. Ms. Antonio said the window was supposed to lower only four inches, but Destiny managed to pull it down seven inches.

Somehow, she fell out, barely missing three air-conditioners and a grate made of metal and concrete below. She landed on a patch of overgrown grass, dazed but conscious.

The window has since been repaired, but another window in the bedroom is held together with duct tape, a broken pane of glass threatening to fall out. Ms. Antonio said she asked that the windows be fixed in July, but the repairman said he didn’t have the proper tools and promised to return on Sept. 3.

Howard Marder, a spokesman for the New York City Housing Authority, declined to comment on the specifics of the case, which he said is under investigation by the Police Department and the Housing Authority. “We will continue to inspect all window guards in our developments, as is our current practice,” he said. “Safety in our developments is paramount, which is why N.Y.C.H.A.’s policy mandates the installation of window guards in all of our windows and goes beyond what is required by D.O.H. code.”

Ms. Antonio lives in the four-bedroom apartment, decorated with trinkets and family pictures, with 5 of her 12 children — some are old enough to live on their own — and 2 grandchildren.

Early Monday afternoon, Ms. Antonio said she wanted to visit her daughter again in the hospital, but was waiting for a worker to come repair the other window.

She said a social worker wanted to meet with her in the morning and interview Destiny again. “I don’t think it’s over,” she said.