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Pulse Beverage Adds Eight Class "A" Distributors; Product Lines Now in 446 Additional Stores in Pacific Northwest, Texas and Louisiana
Marketwire - Tue Apr 15, 7:04AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB), makers of Natural Cabana(R) Lemonades and Coconut Waters, and PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages, today announced that the company has added eight class "A" distributors, and the company's product lines now are available in an additional 446 stores in the Pacific Northwest, Texas and Louisiana.
Time Zanu-PF Revisits Its Leadership Code
by Lovemore Ranga Mataire - All Africa Global Media - Fri Feb 14, 3:06AM CST
THE ruling ZANU-PF party needs to undertake serious introspection and revisit some of the tenets of its Leadership Code that sustained it during the country's critical formative years after Independence. While the wholesale implementation of the Leadership Code may be problematic due to the dynamics now present within the political realm, it is an uncontestable fact the Leadership Code still stands as a formidable bedrock in curtailing wayward and reckless accumulation of wealth by some in the leadership of party and Government.
Argentex Mining Issues 474,171 Common Shares on Partial Conversion of US$2.3M Convertible Debenture
Marketwire Canada - Wed Jan 15, 11:47AM CST
Argentex Mining Corporation ("Argentex" or the "Company"
(TSX VENTURE:ATX)(OTCQB:AGXMF) is pleased to announce the conversion of an additional US$130,000 of the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Debenture held by Austral Gold Argentina S.A. In the partial conversion, which was effected on January 15, 2014 at a conversion price of US$0.274163 per Unit, Argentex issued 474,171 Units, consisting of 474,171 common shares and 237,085 warrants. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at an exercise price of CDN$0.40 until July 2, 2018.
Pulse Beverage Signs Agreements With Foodtown and United Grocers
Marketwire - Fri Nov 15, 7:05AM CST
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB), makers of the PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announced that Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade is now available at 51 United Grocers and 61 Foodtown locations in West Texas and New York and New Jersey, respectively.
Pulse Beverage Reports 30 Percent Increase in Third-Quarter Revenues Over Prior Year
Marketwire - Thu Nov 14, 3:05PM CST
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB), makers of the PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, including a 30 percent increase in third quarter revenues over the comparable period a year ago.
Pulse Beverage Unveils Digital Sales Stand
Marketwire - Wed Sep 18, 7:00AM CDT
Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade and the PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages are now available for purchase directly from Pulse Beverage Corporation's (OTCQB: PLSB) digital sales stand at www.pulsebeverages.com.
Pulse Beverage Reports 2013 Second Quarter Financial Results
Marketwire - Wed Aug 07, 8:02AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announce its second quarter financial results for 2013 ("Q2-2013" and issued a corporate update.
Pulse Secures Sacramento Distributor for Its Brands and Adds Two Chain Stores
Marketwire - Thu Jul 25, 12:27PM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announced it has secured distribution into Sacramento for both PULSE(R) and Natural Cabana(R) through Senuca Beverages, Inc, a rapidly growing distributor that continually expands their network of convenience and grocery stores, powerfully increasing their foothold in the greater Sacramento areas of California. John Senuca, owner of Senuca Beverages, is excited to add Pulse's entire line up of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade to their product offerings. He states, "We are excited about this new relationship and very pleased to be offering such a high quality and great tasting lineup of beverages to our customers."
Northland Capital Markets Initiates Coverage on Pulse Beverage Corp (OTCQB
LSB) with an Outperform Rating - Video Research Alert on InvestmentPitch.com
Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Jul 24, 4:28PM CDT
Vancouver, British Columbia, July 24, 2013 - Northland Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Pulse Beverage Corp (OTCQBLSB). Analyst Reed Anderson gives the company an outperform rating, and a 12 month target price of $2.25, a premium of 114% to the $1.05 price the day the report was issued.
Market Maker Surveillance Report. PLSB, AFOP, BMJ, LNCGY, MMAB, JKS, Winning Stocks With Lowest Price Friction For Friday, July 5th 2013
M2 - Sun Jul 07, 11:11PM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.buyins.net, announced today its proprietary Market Maker Friction Factor Report for Friday. Since October 2008 market makers are now required to be on the bid as much as they are on the offer and for like amounts of stock. This Fair Market Making Requirement is designed to prevent market makers from manipulating stock prices. On Friday there were 3673 companies with "abnormal" market making, 3460 companies with positive Friction Factors and 2287 companies with negative Friction Factors. Here is a list of the top companies with the largest percentage gain per share Friday and low price friction (bullish). This means that there was more buying than selling in the stocks and their stock prices rose faster with less Friction. PULSE BEVERAGE CORP/THE (OTCLSB), Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc (NASDAQ:AFOP), Birks & Mayors Inc (AMEX:BMJ), Linc Energy Ltd (OTC:LNCGY), MUNICIPAL MORTGAGE & EQUITY (OTC:MMAB), Jinkosolar Holding Co Ltd (NYSE:JKS). To access Friction Factor, Naked Short Data and Sq
Pulse's Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade to Be Carried in Sprouts Farmers Market
Marketwire - Wed Jun 26, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announced it has secured a listing for Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade in Sprouts Farmers Market, a chain of nearly 150 specialty grocery stores with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Utah. Sprouts stores are smaller than a typical supermarket, focusing on fresh foods, produce, and healthy foods. Its corporate headquarters are in Phoenix and its main distributor is Nature's Best.
Pulse Provides Update on Case Sales and Secured Listings for Cabana(TM)
Marketwire - Thu Jun 20, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced a case sale update for Cabana(TM) and chain store listings are ahead of schedule. By the end of June Pulse will have secured more than 14,000 chain store listings. These listings produce case sales, on average, five to six months after listing. April and May case sales for Cabana(TM) have increased more than 100% as compared to the same period in 2012. April case sales are more than 33,000 cases, up from 16,000 cases in 2012 and May case sales are more than 52,000 cases up from 26,000 cases in 2012. Pulse is ahead of its sales objectives of 20,000 chain store listings by the end of 2013.
PULSE(R) Lists With Nature's Best and Debuts in Key Southern California Market
Marketwire - Wed Jun 12, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured a listing for PULSE(R) with Nature's Best "The Natural Products Distributor(R)" based out of California. Nature's Best is the largest privately owned wholesaler/distributor of health and natural food products in the United States. Nature's Best's fleet of multi-temperature delivery trucks serves health and natural food stores in many Western States and its distribution system includes ocean-going container ships that serve its customers' overseas markets such as Asia. They specialize in retail marketing support, web services and sales management consulting.
Pulse Secures Distribution for Cabana(TM) in North Carolina
Marketwire - Wed Jun 05, 8:02AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced it has secured distribution into North Carolina through Mims Distributing Company, a MillerCoors Class "A" distributer. Mims Distributing Company distributes all Miller(R) beer brands and AriZona(R) beverage brands to more than 1,300 grocery and convenience stores in nine North Carolina counties serving a population of more than 1.6 million.
Pulse Begins Southern Florida Distribution and Warehousing for Cabana(TM)
Marketwire - Thu May 30, 8:00AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has begun Southern Florida distribution and warehousing for Cabana(TM) through Dependable Warehousing and Distribution Inc. ("Dependable", based out of Miami, Florida. Dependable is a supplier of grocery products to more than 400 grocery channels, specializing in the Latin markets such as Presidente and Sedano's Supermarkets among many others. Dependable will also provide warehouse support and be a key distribution point for independent convenience stores for all of Southern Florida and a point of entry into the Caribbean market.
Pulse Provides 1st Quarter Results and Corporate Update
Marketwire - Thu May 16, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced its 1st Quarter results for 2013 and issued a corporate update.
Pulse Increases California Coverage to 80% Through Six Distributors
Marketwire - Tue May 14, 8:00AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured four more distributors in the populous state of California. Coverage extends to more than 30 million of the 37 million residents. Pulse has completed its second run of its flagship product, PULSE(R), and has begun shipping to Southern California.
Pulse Secures Key Distributor for Ohio and Kentucky for Cabana(TM) and PULSE(R)
Marketwire - Tue May 07, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured Heidelberg Distributing Company, based in Ohio, to distribute both Cabana(TM) and PULSE(R) into the states of Ohio and Kentucky having a combined population base of 16 million. Heidelberg has been in business for 75 years and distributes other well-known brands such as Evian(R), Perrier(R) and Monster(R).
Pulse Secures Cabana(TM) Regional Listings for Albertsons and Food City
Marketwire - Tue Apr 23, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured regional listings for 250 Albertsons grocery stores and all 105 Food City grocery stores for its Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade which boosts Pulse's chain store listings to 12,500.
Pulse Secures Cabana(TM) National Listing for Safeway Inc.
Marketwire - Mon Apr 08, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse", makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured a national listing for Safeway Inc. ("Safeway" for its Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade. Safeway, based in Pleasanton, California, has more than 1,500 stores in the United States and is the second largest supermarket chain in North America behind The Kroger Co. Safeway operates under the brands: Safeway Food and Drug, Vons Food and Drug, Dominick's Finer Foods, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilion, Pak'n Save and Randall's Food Markets. The addition of Safeway Inc. increased the number of regional and national grocery and convenience store listings for Cabana(TM) to more than 12,000.
Pulse Beverage Adds Eight Class "A" Distributors; Product Lines Now in 446 Additional Stores in Pacific Northwest, Texas and Louisiana
Marketwire - Tue Apr 15, 7:04AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB), makers of Natural Cabana(R) Lemonades and Coconut Waters, and PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages, today announced that the company has added eight class "A" distributors, and the company's product lines now are available in an additional 446 stores in the Pacific Northwest, Texas and Louisiana.
Time Zanu-PF Revisits Its Leadership Code
by Lovemore Ranga Mataire - All Africa Global Media - Fri Feb 14, 3:06AM CST
THE ruling ZANU-PF party needs to undertake serious introspection and revisit some of the tenets of its Leadership Code that sustained it during the country's critical formative years after Independence. While the wholesale implementation of the Leadership Code may be problematic due to the dynamics now present within the political realm, it is an uncontestable fact the Leadership Code still stands as a formidable bedrock in curtailing wayward and reckless accumulation of wealth by some in the leadership of party and Government.
Argentex Mining Issues 474,171 Common Shares on Partial Conversion of US$2.3M Convertible Debenture
Marketwire Canada - Wed Jan 15, 11:47AM CST
Argentex Mining Corporation ("Argentex" or the "Company"
(TSX VENTURE:ATX)(OTCQB:AGXMF) is pleased to announce the conversion of an additional US$130,000 of the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Debenture held by Austral Gold Argentina S.A. In the partial conversion, which was effected on January 15, 2014 at a conversion price of US$0.274163 per Unit, Argentex issued 474,171 Units, consisting of 474,171 common shares and 237,085 warrants. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at an exercise price of CDN$0.40 until July 2, 2018. Pulse Beverage Signs Agreements With Foodtown and United Grocers
Marketwire - Fri Nov 15, 7:05AM CST
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB), makers of the PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announced that Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade is now available at 51 United Grocers and 61 Foodtown locations in West Texas and New York and New Jersey, respectively.
Pulse Beverage Reports 30 Percent Increase in Third-Quarter Revenues Over Prior Year
Marketwire - Thu Nov 14, 3:05PM CST
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB), makers of the PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, including a 30 percent increase in third quarter revenues over the comparable period a year ago.
Pulse Beverage Unveils Digital Sales Stand
Marketwire - Wed Sep 18, 7:00AM CDT
Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade and the PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages are now available for purchase directly from Pulse Beverage Corporation's (OTCQB: PLSB) digital sales stand at www.pulsebeverages.com.
Pulse Beverage Reports 2013 Second Quarter Financial Results
Marketwire - Wed Aug 07, 8:02AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announce its second quarter financial results for 2013 ("Q2-2013" and issued a corporate update. Pulse Secures Sacramento Distributor for Its Brands and Adds Two Chain Stores
Marketwire - Thu Jul 25, 12:27PM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announced it has secured distribution into Sacramento for both PULSE(R) and Natural Cabana(R) through Senuca Beverages, Inc, a rapidly growing distributor that continually expands their network of convenience and grocery stores, powerfully increasing their foothold in the greater Sacramento areas of California. John Senuca, owner of Senuca Beverages, is excited to add Pulse's entire line up of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade to their product offerings. He states, "We are excited about this new relationship and very pleased to be offering such a high quality and great tasting lineup of beverages to our customers." Northland Capital Markets Initiates Coverage on Pulse Beverage Corp (OTCQB
LSB) with an Outperform Rating - Video Research Alert on InvestmentPitch.com Thomson Reuters ONE - Wed Jul 24, 4:28PM CDT
Vancouver, British Columbia, July 24, 2013 - Northland Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Pulse Beverage Corp (OTCQB
LSB). Analyst Reed Anderson gives the company an outperform rating, and a 12 month target price of $2.25, a premium of 114% to the $1.05 price the day the report was issued. Market Maker Surveillance Report. PLSB, AFOP, BMJ, LNCGY, MMAB, JKS, Winning Stocks With Lowest Price Friction For Friday, July 5th 2013
M2 - Sun Jul 07, 11:11PM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.buyins.net, announced today its proprietary Market Maker Friction Factor Report for Friday. Since October 2008 market makers are now required to be on the bid as much as they are on the offer and for like amounts of stock. This Fair Market Making Requirement is designed to prevent market makers from manipulating stock prices. On Friday there were 3673 companies with "abnormal" market making, 3460 companies with positive Friction Factors and 2287 companies with negative Friction Factors. Here is a list of the top companies with the largest percentage gain per share Friday and low price friction (bullish). This means that there was more buying than selling in the stocks and their stock prices rose faster with less Friction. PULSE BEVERAGE CORP/THE (OTC
LSB), Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc (NASDAQ:AFOP), Birks & Mayors Inc (AMEX:BMJ), Linc Energy Ltd (OTC:LNCGY), MUNICIPAL MORTGAGE & EQUITY (OTC:MMAB), Jinkosolar Holding Co Ltd (NYSE:JKS). To access Friction Factor, Naked Short Data and Sq Pulse's Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade to Be Carried in Sprouts Farmers Market
Marketwire - Wed Jun 26, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade, today announced it has secured a listing for Natural Cabana(R) Lemonade in Sprouts Farmers Market, a chain of nearly 150 specialty grocery stores with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Utah. Sprouts stores are smaller than a typical supermarket, focusing on fresh foods, produce, and healthy foods. Its corporate headquarters are in Phoenix and its main distributor is Nature's Best. Pulse Provides Update on Case Sales and Secured Listings for Cabana(TM)
Marketwire - Thu Jun 20, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced a case sale update for Cabana(TM) and chain store listings are ahead of schedule. By the end of June Pulse will have secured more than 14,000 chain store listings. These listings produce case sales, on average, five to six months after listing. April and May case sales for Cabana(TM) have increased more than 100% as compared to the same period in 2012. April case sales are more than 33,000 cases, up from 16,000 cases in 2012 and May case sales are more than 52,000 cases up from 26,000 cases in 2012. Pulse is ahead of its sales objectives of 20,000 chain store listings by the end of 2013. PULSE(R) Lists With Nature's Best and Debuts in Key Southern California Market
Marketwire - Wed Jun 12, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured a listing for PULSE(R) with Nature's Best "The Natural Products Distributor(R)" based out of California. Nature's Best is the largest privately owned wholesaler/distributor of health and natural food products in the United States. Nature's Best's fleet of multi-temperature delivery trucks serves health and natural food stores in many Western States and its distribution system includes ocean-going container ships that serve its customers' overseas markets such as Asia. They specialize in retail marketing support, web services and sales management consulting. Pulse Secures Distribution for Cabana(TM) in North Carolina
Marketwire - Wed Jun 05, 8:02AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced it has secured distribution into North Carolina through Mims Distributing Company, a MillerCoors Class "A" distributer. Mims Distributing Company distributes all Miller(R) beer brands and AriZona(R) beverage brands to more than 1,300 grocery and convenience stores in nine North Carolina counties serving a population of more than 1.6 million. Pulse Begins Southern Florida Distribution and Warehousing for Cabana(TM)
Marketwire - Thu May 30, 8:00AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has begun Southern Florida distribution and warehousing for Cabana(TM) through Dependable Warehousing and Distribution Inc. ("Dependable", based out of Miami, Florida. Dependable is a supplier of grocery products to more than 400 grocery channels, specializing in the Latin markets such as Presidente and Sedano's Supermarkets among many others. Dependable will also provide warehouse support and be a key distribution point for independent convenience stores for all of Southern Florida and a point of entry into the Caribbean market. Pulse Provides 1st Quarter Results and Corporate Update
Marketwire - Thu May 16, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced its 1st Quarter results for 2013 and issued a corporate update. Pulse Increases California Coverage to 80% Through Six Distributors
Marketwire - Tue May 14, 8:00AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured four more distributors in the populous state of California. Coverage extends to more than 30 million of the 37 million residents. Pulse has completed its second run of its flagship product, PULSE(R), and has begun shipping to Southern California. Pulse Secures Key Distributor for Ohio and Kentucky for Cabana(TM) and PULSE(R)
Marketwire - Tue May 07, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured Heidelberg Distributing Company, based in Ohio, to distribute both Cabana(TM) and PULSE(R) into the states of Ohio and Kentucky having a combined population base of 16 million. Heidelberg has been in business for 75 years and distributes other well-known brands such as Evian(R), Perrier(R) and Monster(R). Pulse Secures Cabana(TM) Regional Listings for Albertsons and Food City
Marketwire - Tue Apr 23, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured regional listings for 250 Albertsons grocery stores and all 105 Food City grocery stores for its Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade which boosts Pulse's chain store listings to 12,500. Pulse Secures Cabana(TM) National Listing for Safeway Inc.
Marketwire - Mon Apr 08, 8:01AM CDT
The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCQB: PLSB) ("Pulse"
, makers of PULSE(R) brand of functional beverages and Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has secured a national listing for Safeway Inc. ("Safeway" for its Cabana(TM) 100% Natural Lemonade. Safeway, based in Pleasanton, California, has more than 1,500 stores in the United States and is the second largest supermarket chain in North America behind The Kroger Co. Safeway operates under the brands: Safeway Food and Drug, Vons Food and Drug, Dominick's Finer Foods, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilion, Pak'n Save and Randall's Food Markets. The addition of Safeway Inc. increased the number of regional and national grocery and convenience store listings for Cabana(TM) to more than 12,000. 
