Five-Day Event Features Spectacular "Lighthouse Living" Display, the Latest
Trends and New Products in Gardening, Remodeling and Decorating as well as
"This Old House's" Tom Silva

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesotans longing for a change of
scenery need look no further than the 72nd Annual Home + Garden Show - The Big
One.
More than 650 exhibitors will showcase their products and services. In addition, visitors can celebrate spring's arrival and help local
cancer patients at the same time by taking part in the American Cancer
Society's Daffodil Days.m.

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PITTSBURGH ----Tired? Stressed out?
In need of a pick me up? The newest concessionaire at the Pittsburgh
International Airport's AIRMALL(R), XpresSpa, provides travelers with
a much needed oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation . leases, manages and operates the AIRMALL(R)
at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

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XpresSpa , located in Concourse A, opened its doors on April 1 and
has since been a huge success. - 7 p.

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BAA Pittsburgh is a project of BAA USA, an
affiliate of BAA plc, the world's leading airport company.

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Aromafloria, inhalation beads
that provide sinus help, Butterfly Sachets and massage products such
as the Foot Massage Board and the Rubber Wheel Wooden Massager are
also extremely popular among travelers.m.

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Rows and rows of exhibitors also will be showcasing the
very latest in home improvement products and services, with a depth and
breadth of offerings unmatched at any other home show in Minnesota. (The event will conclude with a plant
sale)

Admission: $10 for adults*
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This is made possible because of the unique layout of XpresSpas .

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Most spas provide their services to clientele in separate rooms, but
many treatments at XpresSpa are given to patrons who are reclining on
lounge chairs in one large room, making it possible to perform
services, such as massages, to a higher volume of people.

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The island oasis features a 35-foot working lighthouse and
state-of-the-art lighthouse keeper's home, complete with trend-forward
furnishings like an infrared sauna, voice-activated home entertainment system,
high-tech steam oven and windows that practically wash themselves -- not to
mention the latest in backyard putting greens, an English conservatory and
private fishing pier. - 10 p. "We've been
getting around 60 -70 customers a day. and Saturdays, 7 a.

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The five-day event also features several seminars and events hosted by
local and national experts including:

-- Tom Silva of This Old House offers a behind the scenes look at one of
the nation's original home-improvement shows.homeandgardenshow .com
For more information: http://www. The length of each treatment can be adjusted to fit the
client's needs. Best selling soaps include the Assorted Flowers
and the Heart Confetti in a Heart Box.
The company's first location opened in New York's JFK
International Airport only a year ago and was soon followed by the
opening of an XpresSpa at the San Francisco International Airport
before coming to Pittsburgh.

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-- Twin Cities' top floral designers will square-off in a competition of
the best use of a dozen roses.
With the vast assortment of treatments and unique products ,
XpresSpa is a significant addition to the award-winning AIRMALL(R).
The first airport to have two XpresSpa locations, Pittsburgh
International seemed an obvious choice to the owners of the spa .

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In addition, visitors can take in the season's full bloom with a stroll
through 12 fully landscaped indoor gardens, as well as view stunning floral
displays by the area's top floral designers or participate in one of several
informative seminars on topics including designing a dream kitchen to
appraising antiques. dmg world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and
General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media
companies in the UK. "It
is a fantastic airport! Look at the retail - you've got GAP, Godiva
and so much more," explained Marisol Binn when asked why she and her
husband chose Pittsburgh as the location for the third XpresSpa.

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- - Bonnie Lindberg and Jim Marrinan of Appraisal Specialists will offer
free antique appraisals .

What: Minneapolis Home and Garden Show - The Big One

Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S. An even
greater amount of customers will be able to receive treatments when
XpresSpa's second location, in Concourse B, opens in approximately two
months., including all
holidays.

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There's Something for Everyone at the 72nd Annual Home + Garden Show - The Big One

There also will be a play area for kids and parents hosted by Discovery
Toys.
Minneapolis

When: Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - Sunday, March 5, 2006

Hours: Wednesday 2 p.m.

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"We've had a fantastic reception!" said
Marisol Binn, who owns XpresSpa with her husband, Moreton.

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"The lineup of
speakers, the variety of topics and the elaborate displays that are planned
will be nothing like our visitors have ever seen and nothing like they can get
at any other show.dmgworldmedia.

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The show promises to transport winter-weary visitors to the sights and
sounds of seaside New England with a one-of -a-kind Innovative Lighthouse
Living display."
From March 1-5, the Minneapolis Convention Center will be transformed into
an oasis of color-splashed gardens, floral displays and landscape layouts .
Thursday/Friday/Saturday 10 a.m.

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m. For more information on dmg world media please visit
http://www.

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-- Karen Neuburger, Oprah's favorite pajama designer, will host
"Girlfriend Garden Parties."
-- Brian Santos, aka "The Wall Wizard," will demonstrate the newest
trends in painting, faux finishes and wall coverings .m. - 6 p.50 for children age 6-12
Kids age 5 and under are free
*Adult tickets purchased online will be discounted

Buy tickets online and save: http:/ /www.com or call
1-800-HOM-SHOW

About dmg
An international exhibition and publishing company, dmg world media
produces over 300 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs
each year and publishes 45 related magazines, newspapers, directories and
market reports.
In addition to massages, XpresSpa provides a wide variety of
services including manicures and pedicures , skin care and waxing.
In addition to the many exceptional services available, XpresSpa
offers a wide variety of products ranging from row soaps to massage
tools to gift items.

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XpresSpa at Pittsburgh International is open Sunday through
Friday, 7 a.

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Sunday 10 a.

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The
most popular services are the Reflexology Foot Massage Treatment and
the Deep Tissue Full Body Massage. Another customer favorite is the
Stress + Tension Eliminator, which is a treatment of the back, neck
and shoulders.

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"This is the biggest and most diverse show that we have ever done ," said
Jessica Boweak of dmg world media, the producer of the show.
-- Several experts will offer a host of gardening-related seminars.m. dmg world media employs more than 700 people and maintains a
worldwide presence through more than 30 offices in the United States, Canada,
the United Kingdom , France, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia and New
Zealand.

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Bunches of freshly cut daffodils will be available
for purchase at the Show.homeandgardenshow.

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m. The 100,000-square-foot
retail facility is rated among the most successful airport shopping
complexes worldwide.

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