‘My Favorite Christmas Traditions’ Lord & Taylor’s 2008 Holiday Windows Now Open Through New Year’s Day

NEW YORK, Nov. 17 / — Lord & Taylor announces the opening of its 2008 holiday windows, My Favorite ChristmasTraditions. Thelegendary windows, regarded “the gold standard” of holiday displays, were unveiled at a ceremony filled with a happy mix of timeless and cherished classics, in front of the store’s flagship on Fifth Avenue, Thursday, November 13. A much loved aspect of the holiday season is showcased in each of the windows, through New Year’s Day. Treasured Christmas stories, cards, treats, music, ornaments and toys are portrayed in elaborate scenes packed with exquisite animated figures and exacting details.

None other than Santa Claus, was the master of the opening ceremonies, bringing holiday cheer to the big crowd of New Yorkers who braved rain and wind to be present at this annual ritual, considered by many the unofficial opening of the New York holiday season. The festivities began with a special performance by the Broadway cast of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The choir of PS 236/173, the LangstonHughesYoungExplorersAcademy, under the direction of Mr. Osborn, delighted everyone with joyful renditions of holiday favorites. Read more

San Francisco Style Coach Helps Recession-Proof Clients’ Wardrobes

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18 e/ — The key to a recession-proof wardrobe is to assess what clients already own by editing their closet and then teaching them how to shop in it. Here’s how you can do it in 4 steps.

1. Remove and donate or toss anything that is obviously out-of-date or you know you’ll never wear again. Be ruthless. If it doesn’t make you feel great, it’s out. It’s better to have fewer, better pieces in heavy rotation than risk wearing something that doesn’t flatter you. Read more

PUMA produces “Fair Trade” Football

Herzogenaurach, 17 November 2008 – Sportlifestyle company PUMA for the first time produced footballs under fair trade conditions in order to endorse a campaign focussing on the prevention of juvenile delinquency in South Africa. In cooperation with the Bavarian government and the Internationales Katholisches Missionswerk missio, PUMA will provide 5,000 footballs - bearing the fair trade certification mark - for the initiative “Club der guten Hoffnung” (Club of Good Hope) to be used in football games at Bavarian and South African schools. For this purpose, PUMA’s long-term football supplier Ali Trading in Pakistan was monitored for compliance to the Fairtrade standards and was certified by the independent certification organization FLO-CERT.
 
“We are pleased that we can support this initiative with PUMA footballs sporting the fair trade mark,“ said Horst Widmann, Vice President of PUMA. “The football games will bring young people together in a peaceful way and will help curtail youth violence. At the same time, we further improved the working conditions in our supplier’s factory in Pakistan.”
 
Horst Widmann handed over the fair trade ball to the President of missio in Munich, Pater Eric Englert (osa), who said: “I am sure the young football players will be very delighted about the ball. The passion for football truly connects people. Pastoral care, educational programmes and sports all contribute to social integration of unprivileged young people in South Africa.”
 
PUMA has carried out audits at its suppliers’ factories for more than ten years, monitoring strict adherence to its Code of Conduct. This guarantees that the manufacturers comply with criteria such as respecting human rights, freedom of association, prohibition of child labour as well as the payment of minimum wages. The PUMA auditors also monitor the employees’ working hours, the overtime accrued, the contractual rates of pay, pay rolls, employment contracts, health and safety standards in the workplace as well as the appropriate disposal of waste.
 
The independent fair trade certification mark guarantees in addition that the PUMA manufacturer in Pakistan receives a premium of 10 percent of the ball’s purchasing price, which the firm has to invest – after a democratic vote among the factory’s management, workers and employees – into social, economic or ecological development projects on the premises.
 
The PUMA football was publicly launched on November 17, 2008 at the Bavarian Ministry of Education in Munich during the presentation of the initiative “Club der guten Hoffnung”. The event was attended by representatives of the different charity organisations, Secretary of State for Education Dr. Marcel Huber, PUMA Vice President Horst Widmann and other corporate representatives, politicians and sportsmen.
 
PUMA also presented the ball at its annual stakeholder meeting which took place at the Banz Monastery at the same time. PUMA employees discussed sustainability, sourcing, environmental and social issues with the President of the Fair Labor Association, Auret van Heerden, the author of the book ?The China Price: The true cost of Chinese competitive advantage, Alexandra Harney as well as with representatives from Oxfam, Misereror, Fair Wear Foundation, Carbon Disclosure Project and the Global Reporting Initiative.
 
The two-day meeting of PUMA employees with stakeholders from different organisations, that have different goals, has led to many productive results in the past. Numerous initiatives emerged from the open and transparent dialogues and discussions and made an impact on PUMA’s sustainability strategy.
 
 
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‘A-List’ Celebrities and the Victoria’s Secret Angels Flock to Fontainebleau Miami Beach Grand Opening

MIAMI, Nov. 14 / — The legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach is rolling out its red carpet for tonight’s highly anticipated unveiling of its $1 billion dollar reinvention and expansion. Once playground to Elvis, Sinatra and the Rat Pack, a new generation of VIPs will pick up where suave Hollywood legends left off. Tonight, singer and song writer Robin Thicke and a surprise performance from a Grammy Award winning global icon will entertain a star-studded audience including Sean “DIDDY” Combs, A-Rod, Terrence Howard, Chloe Sevigny and Venus and Serena Williams. Read more

FDA Clears the DPL (Deep Penetrating Light) Therapy System for Over-the-Counter - Home Use

Elizabeth, CO (PRWEB) November 16, 2008 — LED Technologies, LLC announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared their DPL™ Therapy System for the relaxation of muscles and relief of muscle spasms, temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness; temporary relief of minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation. This clearance launches the way for the DPL™ Therapy System to bring temporary pain relief technology directly to the consumer without a prescription.

“This FDA clearance marks a considerable landmark for our company as we demonstrate our leadership in LED light-based science and develop innovative LED applications for the medical, professional and home use markets,” commented Brent Safer, Director of Operations and designer of the DPL™ Therapy System. Read more

Perfume Site Hosts Monthly Specials, November will Feature “Lovely” by Sarah Jessica Parker

Tazha-Perfumes.com, a website dedicated to the sale of name brand perfumes and scented lotions, features one specially discounted scent each month, and in November, that scent will be the highly popular “Lovely” by Sarah Jessica Parker.

Edmonds, WA (PRWEB) November 16, 2008 — Tazha-Perfumes.com, an online retailer of name brand perfumes and scented lotions, selects one product each month to feature on their homepage at an additional discount. For the month of November, the selected scent will be “Lovely” by Sarah Jessica Parker. Read more

The 2009 Independent Handbag Designer Awards To Be Sponsored By SINGER® Sewing Machine Company

Handbag Designer 101 Provides New Service to More Than 1,000 Handbag Designers with Monthly Sewing Tips from SINGER

New York, New York (PRWEB) November 15, 2008 — Handbag Designer 101, the world’s handbag designer resource, announced today that SINGERR Sewing Company will sponsor the “Best Handmade Handbag Category” for the 2009 Independent Handbag Designer Awards (IHDA). This organic partnership will recognize the world’s finest handmade handbags and inspire handbag designers to incorporate new techniques. Read more

Website Shows Green In Beauty Routine Breezy, It’s The Modern Girl’s Go-To Site for Looking Sassy and Saving the Planet

Do you have the heart of a treehugger, just don’t want to dress like one? You’re not alone. New website shows how easy it is to bring some green into your beauty routine amid trendy style tips and timeless beauty tips. Going green has never looked so good.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 14, 2008 — Redlipsgreenheart.com combines tips, tricks, and how to’s on everything girly with a hearty handful of green. Learn not only how to walk in heels at www.redlipsgreenheart.com but also see all the latest vegan handbags to match them. Read more

Trend Alert: Color and Self Expression Hot in Girls’ Fashions

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 6 / — Pre-teen and tween girls love wearing the hottest fashions expressing their unique style. If they can do it on a MySpace or Facebook page naturally they want to state their point of view in fashion, too. XpressIt Designs lets girls share what they want to say on colorful, fun belts perfect for jeans. It’s the coolest new way for girls to make a statement without saying a word. Read more

Los Angeles’ Beverly Center’s 2008/09 Hunky Santa Winner Selected

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 / — After an exhaustive two-month search that began with more than 350 applicants, Beverly Center has crowned Hunky Santa for 2008/09. Eli Wilhide, this year’s “Hunky,” will don the signature red velvet costume and make his official debut at Los Angeles’ premiere fashion destination at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 28th. Read more

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