In case you missed it, we were on the Rachael Ray Show last week, on Black Friday!

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/some-black-friday-dish/

Watch the video and take a stab and winning a free Halo UV-ST Ultraviolet Vacuum on her website, just like the studio audience did on Friday!  And stay locked to your set - we are going to be on just about every big show out there in the holiday season.  It's a Halo Free-For-All!

OK, OK....I know, sometimes I stretch the theme of this blog to include some interesting topics.  But I found this article about a dinosaur that actually used its mouth like a vacuum to suck up its food!

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2007-11-15-dinosaur-vacuum_N.htm?csp=34

It just goes to show that you don't know what you might learn each day at gethalo.com.  All the more reason to stop by, right?

Glad to be back at the Halo HQ with new news about who should be watching our for allergies this fall.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,226413.shtml

Austin, Texas is being considered the Fall Allergy Capital in the US this fall.  The rest of the list in in the article.  Check it out!

Get ready to see your Halo friends pounding the pavement in the months to come!  In order to really get people excited about Halo and most importantly, educated about the technology, we are beating the streets and spreading the Halo Gospel! 

If you work in one of our national retailers such as Bed, Bath and Beyond or Best Buy, keep an eye out for the folks with the Halo shirts!  We're coming to a town near you!

(See, me, the Blogger of Clean, freezing and wind-blown in Columbus, Ohio last week.)

http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archives/2007/11/usb_desk_vacuum.php

OK, so it's half to be funny, half functional.  This miniature vacuum that runs solely on the power from a USB port on your computer is too cute to pass up.  Plus, it's somewhat relevant to this blog, right?  Now we just need to manufacture a mini Halo!

It's Monday again and that's never really good news.  But today, I have some good news to share with allergy sufferers out there.

Zyrtec-D will soon be available over the counter!

http://www.ecanadanow.com/news/health/fda-approves-otc-zyrtec-d-20071112.html

The FDA just recently approved it.  I remember how happy I was when Claritin was available over the counter, so this should be just as promising.

It's that time of year again when your insurance company, local hospitals and pharmacies are promoting the need for individuals to get their flu shots.  I personally have not gotten a flu shot before (needles and I are not on good terms - ha!), but have a lot of friends and family that live by them each winter.  Are you going to get a flu shot this year? 

http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?ewcd=eb39cee0fb66351a

The above is an article out of Texas, with some educated predictions about this year's flu season.  They are prediciting a manageable flu season this year, but still encourage to be safe rather than sorry.  Supposedly vaccinations are readily available and plentiful this year.  If you are concerned about a flu onset, remember too that Halo kills the flu virus.  According to studies, the flu virus can live on your carpet or upholstery for up to 72 hours.  Get yourself a shot and Halo and you should be all set for winter.

For your South Texans - Were you able to catch our President, Patrick Hurley, on Great Day Houston?  If not, check out the link below!

http://www.greatdayhouston.com/

With November already in full swing and the holidays just around the corner, there are a lot of important things to keep in mind with guests coming into your house.  In addition to their preferences, it's important to remember your house guests' allergies as well.  Do they have food allergies to be aware of?  If they are staying the night, are they allergic to any specific detergents that may be in their sheets or towels or soap you may have in your restroom?  Might they be allergic to your pets? An article I came across recently asks a lot of these questions:

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=42237

These are all considerations to keep in mind as friends and family arrive into town.  Be even more hospitable than in years before and have an even more enjoyable holiday season. 

If you're allergic to dust mites, you can never have too many tips to keep your house dust mite free.  With temperatures cooling down and the necessity to start closing windows, the warm atmosphere in your house can be even more of a breeding ground than before.  Read these tips below and help make your autumn a little more comfortable.

http://www.star-telegram.com/health/story/290639.html