Condom brand LifeStyles offers Make-Out Booth

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Say cheese. Condom brand LifeStyles has come up with an updated version of the old drugstore photo booth with a suggestive twist. Its so-called Make-Out Booth dispenses free black-and-white photos of the person (or couple) in the booth — along with condoms.

The more than 6-foot-tall stall had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, in January. Now, LifeStyles says it wants to produce more booths to place in bars and clubs in big cities such as New York, Chicago and Washington.

Cheap eats.

How much food do you want to fork down for less than $5? Lots, figures Taco Bell. It now sells the "Big Bell Box Meal" for $4.99. Inside: a Bacon Club Chalupa, Beef Crunchy Taco, Bean Burrito and Cinnamon Twists. Oh, and a large drink on the side. "The Big Bell Box will satisfy even the biggest hunger," brags Taco Bell marketing chief David Owens.

The TV ad tag line: "Eat like a man." The Ad Team's suggested alternative: "Snort."

Cats need better branding.

Cat Fancy magazine is teaming with adoption database Petfinder.com for an online ad contest to promote kitty adoption from shelters, where more than 70% end up euthanized, according to the magazine's website, CatChannel.com.

"Throughout history, cats have been the victims of superstition and misunderstanding," the site says. And it adds: "Unlike their canine counterparts, cats don't have a cool slogan like, 'Dogs are man's best friend.' "

Feline fans are asked to create and submit by e-mail a 7 inch-by-10 inch ad for the "value" of cats. Finalists will be posted for online voting, and the winner will be published in the magazine. For information, go to CatChannel.com and click on the "contests" tab.

Naturally sweet dreams.

To get kids at least thinking about healthy food, pajama maker New Jammies is selling sleepwear dotted in fruit and veggie patterns. Specifically: tangerines, apples, peas, carrots, blueberries or bananas. The garb is made with organic cotton, and coordinated bibs and blankets also are available.