JCPENNEY OFFERS FREE FAMILY PHOTOS ALL NOVEMBER

With a hectic holiday season quickly approaching, JCP PORTRAITS AT JCPENNEY is taking the stress out of capturing the perfect family photo by offering a free portrait throughout the month of November.

New jcpenney logo. (PRNewsFoto/J. C. Penney Company, Inc.)

The PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES AT JCP PORTRAITS go beyond images of newborns, toddlers, siblings and entire families. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to catch an everyday moment, JCP PORTRAITS will capture it for you. Owned and operated by LIFETOUCH PORTRAIT STUDIOS INC., jcp portraits photographers are trained on posing, lighting techniques and portrait design that isn’t easy to do at home.

Located in approximately 530 jcpenney stores, JCP PORTRAITS STUDIOS free offer for your family includes sitting fees, a traditional printed 8×10 portrait as well as a digital copy of the same pose to share with friends and family. In addition, at the time of their sitting, customers may select and order 36 or more 4×7 greeting cards featuring their new photo at a great low price of 50 cents per card during the month of November. With more than 40 designs to choose from, customers are sure to find the perfect greeting card to complement their new family portrait.

For more than 40 years, JCP PORTRAITS STUDIOS have been creating family photographic memories. From capturing the first family picture to continuing a holiday tradition, jcp photographers will put everyone at ease, keep children entertained and even get the family dog(*) to sit still.

Visit jcpportraits.com for locations, to make an appointment online and to preview styles, backgrounds and sizes available. Customers may also make an appointment by calling their local jcp portraits studio.

(*)Not all jcp portraits studios accommodate pets. Please call your local studio for details.

SOURCE: jcpenney
Web Site: http://www.jcp.com

Introducing the Sidebreeze™ Home From Blu Homes

Blu’s Eighth Home Model Brings Distinctive Breezehouse® Features to a New Spacious, Stunning Design

California and Massachusetts-based green, precision homebuilder BLU HOMES (www.bluhomes.com) announced the SIDEBREEZE™, the company’s largest and most luxurious home design to date. With the introduction of the SIDEBREEZE, BLU HOMES now offers eight home models, giving homebuyers a wide range of environmentally-friendly, beautifully-designed options.

Blu Homes Introduces the Spacious New Sidebreeze Home, Available Now at http://www.Bluhomes.Com. Photo Credit: Mariko Reed. Home Depicted Above Designed By Joseph & Catherine Remick. © 2012 Blu Homes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BLU HOMES, INC. is the leading provider of beautiful and green precision-built homes in North America. Built in its own 250,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Vallejo, California, Blu’s inspired and nationally recognized homes can be found from New York to the Colorado Mountains and Pacific Coast. BLU’s homes are built by skilled craftspeople in the company’s 250,000 square-foot factory in Vallejo, CA. Once complete, the homes are installed on-site in one day and completed in as little as two weeks by Blu’s teams of craftspeople. BLU’s proprietary building science technology allows its homes to be folded for quick and cost-effective transportation and setting on site, making for a drastically reduced building timeline, while simultaneously allowing the homes to have taller ceilings and spacious light-filled interiors. All of this is done at a pre-agreed, fixed cost. Blu’s proprietary steel framing and building technology result in homes that are as strong as they are beautiful; that ship efficiently; and are conveniently finished on site by their own teams. Blu homes are more economical, healthier to live in, require lower maintenance, and are much stronger than conventional construction. BLU is also the proud builder of the SUNSET MAGAZINE 2012 IDEA HOUSE in Healdsburg, California.

The SIDEBREEZE is available now for $590,000 ($625,000 in CA and Canada). For more information, visit http://www.bluhomes.com/homes/sidebreeze/pricing.

With the same open floor plan and airy feel as BLU’s iconic BREEZEHOUSE, the two-story SIDEBREEZE is an optimal choice for a wide variety of land sites, including narrow lots that might not accommodate other spacious homes. Additionally, the SIDEBREEZE features the largest bedrooms and bathrooms available in a BLU HOME as well as ceilings that soar to over 12 feet in its distinctive central, BREEZESPACE™. The BREEZESPACE also boasts full glass walls on both sides of the home, allowing for views in every direction and an abundance of natural light—and making it a perfect choice for homebuyers looking to appreciate their site’s natural environment.

The SIDEBREEZE’s iconic BREEZESPACE and cantilevered second story creates a welcoming entrance and multiple courtyards. The first floor is an expansive living space that is ideal for entertaining. An open, steel staircase leads to a private second floor with high ceilings and spacious bedrooms, including a master suite and balcony that affords spectacular views.

Beyond the standard green features that BLU includes in every home, such as RECYCLED STEEL FRAMING, RADIANT HEAT FLOORING, HIGH R-VALUE WALLS and ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES, BLU HOMES can achieve NET ZERO ENERGY STATUS with the inclusion of other available green elements. All BLU HOMES are solar-ready and are certifiable under the ENERGY STAR and LEED FOR HOME RATING SYSTEMS.

“We listened to the thousands of customers who have toured our homes, participated in our webinars and visited the BREEZEHOUSE we built with Sunset magazine, and our updated version of the celebrated SIDEBREEZE incorporates dozen of changes they recommended,” said BLU HOMES CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND SIDEBREEZE LEAD ARCHITECT KARL DAUBMANN. “We preserved the high ceilings and sun-filled open spaces that mark the BREEZEHOUSE, while building a spacious home that highlights the best of California design sensibility. Uniquely versatile, the SIDEBREEZE will fit as seamlessly into a narrow beachfront lot in Southern California as it will the suburbs of the East Coast or the slopes of a Colorado mountainside.”

Notable features and options of the BLU SIDEBREEZE include:

• 2,600 square feet, open floor plan
• 3 or 4 spacious bedrooms, with option for a media room
• 3 full baths or 2 full and 1 half bath
• 25’ x 17’ Breezespace with 12+’ ceiling and full glass on both sides
• Light-filled master bedroom suite and private balcony
• Clerestory windows, abundant natural light
• Spacious kitchen, ample counter space
• Optional fireplace
• Separate garage
• Ideal for suburban lots
• Extensive incorporation of green features

For more information on Blu Homes go to www.bluhomes.com, follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/bluhomes) and Twitter (@BluHomes), or email us atbuild@bluhomes.com

Former Wall Street Executive Starts New Health Food Venture To Help Cancer Patients

Meals To Heal To Provide Home Meal Delivery Service For Patients And Peace Of Mind For Caregivers

New York City is about to get a house call thanks to a former finance executive and her new business endeavor. SUSAN BRATTON is bringing more than 25 years of experience representing healthcare corporations to the table with her new Manhattan-based company, MEALS TO HEAL. The startup will offer weekly home delivery of fresh, nutrient-dense meals to cancer patients in the contiguous 48 states.

Susan Bratton, founder and CEO of Meals to Heal. (PRNewsFoto/Meals to Heal)

Renowned Baby Carrier Manufacturer Lucky Baby Wins Another International Award, Thanks To Their Popular Product Suppori Baby Sling

SUPPORI BABY SLING, a popular product from acclaimed baby carrier manufacturer LUCKY BABY, was recently been awarded the prestigious MOM’S CHOICE AWARD in the category of gear and accessories, totes, diaper bags, and slings.

The SUPPORi baby sling is a light weight carrier designed for simplicity, comfort and safety. SUPPORi is a fitted sling that keeps baby close and secure while alleviating baby wearing injuries like stiff necks. Permeability prevents heat rashes, so it can be worn year round. SUPPORi is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, but don’t let its size fool you – it is also the winner of 5 international awards. SUPPORi can be worn from the time baby can sit up unsupported, up to 28lb. Because it stretches and grows with baby, it needs not be replaced. (PRNewsFoto/Lucky Baby USA)

HSN’s Joy Mangano Collaborates With Corelle(R) To Bring Style, Functionality And Durability To The Table With The New Corelle(R) For Joy Mangano Dinnerware Collection

THE NEW COLLECTION UNITES THE LEGENDARY KITCHENWARE BRAND AND THE RENOWNED “MOTHER OF INVENTION”

CORELLE® DINNERWARE, the master glass and dinnerware brand since 1970 and a household staple for over 40 years, have joined forces with entrepreneur JOY MANGANO (and Ingenious Designs, LLC), HSN’s #1-selling personality, to introduce an exciting new collection of dinnerware. The 16-piece set combines the durable technology of CORNING GLASS WORKS’ CORELLE® dinnerware with the functional style customary of the JOY MANGANO brand. Available in five vibrant colors including CRANBERRY RED, COBALT BLUE, LEMON YELLOW, APPLE GREEN, and TANGERINE ORANGE (as well as a classic BRIGHT WHITE), the set also features a newly designed piece – a multi-use wide rim entree bowl.

HSN’s Joy Mangano Collaborates with Corelle(R) to Bring Style, Functionality and Durability to the Table with the New Corelle(R) for Joy Mangano Dinnerware Collection. (PRNewsFoto/Ingenious Designs, LLC)

The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book – Filled with More Than $8,000 In Savings on the Season’s Hottest Playthings – Arrived in Homes and Stores Nationwide This Past Weekend

Much Anticipated And Authoritative Book On The Season’s Most Coveted Toys Showcases Company’s Competitive Strength In Offering The Broadest Selection Of Branded Playthings, Along With Hundreds Of Items That Can’t Be Found Anywhere Else; Toys“R”Us® Makes Saving Even Easier For Budget-Conscious Shoppers With Special Offerings, Such As Free Layaway, Price Match Guarantee And Buy Online, Pick Up In Store

TOYS“R”US® announced the launch of THE GREAT BIG TOYS“R”US BOOK, the authoritative resource for holiday shoppers on the hunt for fantastic deals and a source of inspiration for little ones as they anxiously begin compiling their Christmas lists. Set to arrive in homes and newspapers across the country this weekend, the trusted guide features 80 pages packed with deals on the broadest assortment of toys from major brands such as FISHER-PRICE®, HASBRO®, LEGO® and MATTEL®, including hundreds of playthings that can’t be found anywhere else. Parents and gift-givers will be thrilled to find over $8,000 in savings – more than ever before – on everything from dolls, board games and construction sets, to toys sure to excite a tech-savvy generation of kids, plus dozens of gifts with purchase, in Toys“R”Us stores nationwide beginning Sunday, October 28 through Wednesday, November 21.

The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book 2012

Toys”R”Us® Announces 2012 Holiday Toy Trends

Company Identifies Top Four Trends Predicted to Influence Holiday Toy Purchases: Precious Preschool Pals, Kid-Friendly Tablets and App-Enabled Fun, “Rad” Returns from the ’80s and Light F/X

As children begin to write their letters to Santa with care and parents start to devise their holiday shopping strategies, Toys”R”Us^® today announced four emerging trends it expects to impact toy-buying decisions this holiday season. Representative of these top trends are toys based on tiny tots’ favorite characters, kid-friendly tablets, “rad” playthings from the ’80s that are making a comeback and items that offer fun light-up features. This year’s toy trends also undoubtedly reflect some of this season’s hottest toy properties and products.

Minnie’s Fashion On-the-Go

Mineral Fusion™ Announces Celebrity Spokesperson Emmanuelle Chriqui

WELL-KNOWN FILM & TELEVISION ACTRESS JOINS MINERAL FUSION’S MISSION TOWARD NATURAL, HEALTHY LIVING

Leading natural cosmetics brand and one of the fastest growing natural personal care brands in its category, MINERAL FUSION™ has announced that actress EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI will act as the brand’s spokesperson for North America.  Ms. Chriqui will collaborate with MINERAL FUSION™ on various marketing and public relations activities including retailer promotions and personal appearances, digital and social media campaigns, as well as philanthropic initiatives to support the brand’s commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence on both a national and global level.

Emmanuelle Chriqui. (PRNewsFoto/Mineral Fusion, Graham Dunn)

The National Pork Board Creates Holiday Hub for Recipes, Tips and More to Help Make Your 2012 Holiday Party Memorable

There are millions of recipes available on the Internet and, with just as many home cooks scouring for menu ideas this holiday season,

PorkBeInspired Logo

it would be a great gift for all if helpful information was accessible in just one place. That’s why the NATIONAL PORK BOARD (www.porkbeinspired.com) is making holiday entertaining easier – and more delicious – by teaming up with top food bloggers to offer endless inspiration and showcase how pork helps “make” any party. I love pork, not only for its nutritional values but, as a somewhat capable cook, it’s also an easy meal to make in a pinch.

Quick-cooking, flavorful pork cuts are the perfect fit for holiday entertaining. The juicy tenderloin is a crowd-pleasing party food and, as an added bonus, home cooks can feel great about serving it: ounce for ounce, it’s as lean as a boneless, skinless chicken breast. Or go the route of the versatile boneless pork loin, which can be roasted and served whole or cut and used in sliders and kebabs. With pork, the possibilities are truly endless.

SweetPuzzles Introduces Customized Alfajores to U.S. Consumers

CHOCOLATE LOVERS CREATE GOURMET CONFECTIONS WITH EXOTIC INGREDIENTS AND TOPPINGS

If you’ve ever needed a chocolate fix but nothing seemed quite right, SWEETPUZZLES is for you. Chocolate aficionados everywhere can now create their own gourmet ALFAJORES and CHOCOLATE BARS with the launch of SWEETPUZZLES, www.sweetpuzzles.com in the United States Blending the finest in premium- and exotic-ingredients with Latin American tradition, SWEETPUZZLES offers consumers the opportunity to customize from more than 1 million combinations of confectionary bliss. To the uninitiated, ALFAJORES are soft, delicate cookies from South America made, surprisingly, with cornstarch. The cornstarch gives the dough a smooth, satiny texture that makes it a dream to work with and produces a tender, crumbly cookie.

SWEETPUZZLES GOURMET CHOCOLATE BARS: SweetPuzzles invites consumers to build premium chocolate bars and Alfajores, a Latin American favorite, using exotic ingredients, luscious fillings and imported Belgian chocolate. There are literally more than 1 million combinations available to satisfy every chocolate lover’s dream Go to http://www.SweetPuzzles.com. (PRNewsFoto/SweetPuzzles)

The idea for SWEETPUZZLES was launched in the summer of 2011 at a backyard barbeque. One of the guests brought ALFAJORES and BELGIAN chocolate back from his trip to Argentina. “We started combining the chocolates and the Alfajores — which we knew were virtually undiscovered treasures in the U.S.– and agreed that intermingling the two would be a great way to bring international traditions to the states,” said Sweet Puzzles co-founder, ALFREDO PONCIO.  “After further trials and tastings, we each had our own favorite combinations. Hence, SweetPuzzles was born,” he said.

THE FRS COMPANY ANNOUNCES MAJOR NATIONAL PROMOTION WITH TIM TEBOW

“TIME WITH TEBOW” PROMOTION GIVES FANS THE CHANCE TO MEET TIM TEBOW

The FRS COMPANY announced a major national promotion with TIM TEBOW that will kick off this month.  The campaign, titled “TIME WITH TEBOW,” brings the famed professional football quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner to fans across the country.  TIM TEBOW has been an official FRS SPOKESPERSONsince 2010, and has used the products since his college days at the University of Florida.

FRS Spokesperson and NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow, reveals new FRS Healthy Performance & Time With Tebow products during a break from his workout in Los Angeles this past August. (PRNewsFoto/FRS)

COOKING LIGHT USHERS IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHY HOME COOKING WITH LANDMARK NEW COOKBOOK, THE NEW WAY TO COOK LIGHT

AN INSTANT CLASSIC FOR MODERN HOME COOKS FEATURING MORE THAN 400 RECIPES
Combining 25 years of expertise in healthy cooking with a forward-looking view on food trends, Cooking Light Editor SCOTT MOWBRAY and team deliver a definitive guide for home cooks looking to craft delicious, wholesome meals. With clear guidance on making smart, nutritious and sustainable choices, plus a comprehensive collection of more than 400 essential recipes, THE NEW WAY TO COOK LIGHT is a must-have for anyone interested in eating well.

Cooking Light The New Way To Cook Light (Oxmoor House) http://www.cookinglight.com/nwtcl. (PRNewsFoto/Cooking Light)

HANDHELD LAUNCHES THE ALGIZ 10X, A 10-INCH RUGGED TABLET BUILT FOR OUTDOOR USE

The HANDHELD GROUP, http://www.handheldgroup.com, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, announced the launch of its new rugged mobile device for field professionals: the ALGIZ 10X RUGGED TABLET PC http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/algiz-10x.asp. The powerful ALGIZ 10X can withstand tough weather elements and harsh handling, and its large, 10.1-inch touchscreen provides the best screen visibility on the market.

Algiz 10X Outdoor Rugged Tablet Computer

The HANDHELD GROUP is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The HANDHELD GROUP OF SWEDEN has local offices in Finland, the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA.

Save The Children And The Ad Council Launch “Every Beat Matters™” Campaign With Unique Soundtrack

Created with children’s heartbeats, OneRepublic’s new single “Feel Again” powers new multimedia campaign to save children’s lives

SAVE THE CHILDREN and the AD COUNCIL‘s EVERY BEAT MATTERS™ campaign draws on the power of music inspired by children’s heartbeats to give Americans new ways to help millions more children survive.

THE AD COUNCIL EVERY BEAT MATTERS: Help bring lifesaving care to children in need at EveryBeatMatters.org. (PRNewsFoto/The Ad Council)

The multimedia public service ads featuring the creation of ONEREPUBLIC‘s new single “Feel Again” debuted recently and was distributed to more than 33,000 media outlets nationwide.  The ads–created pro bono by ad agency BBDO NEW YORK and filmed by Academy Award-nominated directors SEAN AND ANDREA FINE–show how children’s heartbeats collected in remote villages of Malawi and Guatemala inspired a hit song that can help bring hope to children around the world.

MOSHI MONSTERS™: MOSHLINGS™ THEME PARK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Hot on the heels of the record breaking debut game MOSHI MONSTERS™: MOSHLING ZOO comes the exciting new videogame

Mind Candy logo. (PRNewsFoto/Mind Candy)

from MIND CANDY, MOSHI MONSTERS™: MOSHLINGS™ THEME PARK, available on NINTENDO 3DS™ and NINTENDO DS™.  Available at major retail stores beginning October 30, 2012, the all-new game is now available for pre-order at www.moshlingsthemepark.com. Based on the worldwide phenomenon MOSHI MONSTERS™, and building on the ever-growing popularity of the MOSHLINGS characters, MOSHI MONSTERS™: MOSHLINGS™ THEME PARK takes fans on an exciting journey into a new Moshi universe. The game invites players to explore wondrous locations as they work to rebuild the legendary MOSHLINGS THEME PARK. MOSHI MONSTERS™ is an interactive social online world for kids aged 6-12 years that provides children with a new form of entertainment, combining adoptable virtual pet monsters with social online gameplay. With engaging puzzles, stories, and exciting missions, the MOSHI MONSTERS™ world is an ever-growing success story with books, magazines and toys to name just a few of the available monster offerings. MIND CANDY, creator of the successful MOSHI MONSTERS franchise, is a global entertainment company based in the UK with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The company was formed by Internet entrepreneur, MICHAEL ACTON SMITH, in 2004.

INTRODUCING THE TWEEZERMAN ULTRA PRECISION SERIES

THE GOLD STANDARD OF BEAUTY TOOLS GETS LITERAL: INTRODUCING THE TWEEZERMAN ULTRA PRECISION SERIES

BORDERLINE EXPLOSIVE, THE TNT GOLD THAT COATS THE BEAUTY ESSENTIALS IN TWEEZERMAN’S NEW ULTRA PRECISION SERIES WILL MAKE FOR A NEW KIND OF GOLD RUSH TO THE TOOLS AISLE.

Tweezer Ultra Precision Cuticle Nipper, exclusively at Sephora

Coated IN PVD TITANIUM NITRATE – a breakthrough technology also known as TiN or TNT Gold – the STAINLESS STEEL SLANT TWEEZER ($35) and CUTICLE NIPPER ($35) are not only protected for a super durable life, but their surface properties, corrosion resistance and friction reduction are dramatically upgraded and improved. TWEEZERMAN’s award-winning, stainless steel SLANT TWEEZER features perfectly aligned, hand-filed tips to ensure precision, and the sturdy design of the CUTICLE NIPPER is reinforced by its rock-hard, stainless steel construction and features sharp, long-lasting snipping tips for smooth cutting action. It’s a whole new gold standard for tweezing and nipping.

Tweezerman products are sold through professional beauty suppliers as well as top cosmetic and department stores, chain drug stores, and specialty shops. The THE TWEEZERMAN ULTRA PRECISION SERIES is sold exclusively at Sephora and at www.sephora.com

VNC COCKTAILS COMES TO AMERICA!: SIDNEY FRANK IMPORTING COMPANY NAMED EXCLUSIVE U.S. IMPORTER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF VNC COCKTAILS

SIDNEY FRANK IMPORTING COMPANY, INC., and VNC COCKTAILS LTD. jointly announce that SIDNEY FRANK IMPORTING COMPANY INC. will become the exclusive importer and distributor of the entire VnC line of ready-to-serve products in the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, effective immediately.

SIDNEY FRANK IMPORTING COMPANY, INC./VNC COCKTAILS LTD.: VnC Cocktails – All natural, low calorie ready-to-serve cocktails from New Zealand. (PRNewsFoto/Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc.)

VNC COCKTAILS are 100% all natural with no artificial preservatives, additives or color and has been recognized for quality and taste with eleven gold/platinum medals from world renowned beverage competitions such as BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE, DRINKS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE and SIP CONSUMER AWARDS.

THE DALMORE LAUNCHES THE FIRST SINGLE MALT SCOTCH COLLECTION IN THE U.S. FOR OVER $200,000

A new collection of some of the world’s rarest single malts has been launched at the Houston location of SPEC’S, one of the largest wine, spirits and fine food retailers in Texas.  For the first time in the U.S., THE DALMORE has released the CONSTELLATION COLLECTION – the brand’s very best whiskies created at its iconic Scottish Highland distillery between the years 1964 to 1992. The rare collection, which in its entirety will be sold for $250,000, was released to the public for sale on October 8th at an in-store unveiling.

THE DALMORE CONSTELLATION COLLECTION (PRNewsFoto/The Dalmore)

THE DALMORE DISTILLERY has been producing exceptional single malt whisky since 1839 and has some of the oldest and rarest stocks of any Highland distillery. Crafted using a process which has been perfected over the last 150 years, THE DALMORE is now the world’s fastest growing single malt and is home of the record-breaking THE DALMORE TRINITAS 64 YEAR OLD and a number of other rare expressions such as SIRIUS, SELENE, CANDELA and OCULUS.

YANKEE CANDLE LAUNCHES NEW PURE RADIANCE™ CRACKLING LUMIWICK™

New Candle Form Features Natural Wood Wick For A Warm Fireplace-Inspired Crackle

THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today

Pure Radiance™ Crackling Lumiwick™ Yuletide

announced the launch of the new PURE RADIANCE™ CRACKLING LUMIWICK™, featuring natural wood with our exclusive LUMIWICK™ to create an extra-wide crackling flame with a soft, radiant glow while evoking the comfort and warmth of the holidays while adding a modern touch to home decor. When lit, this new candle form creates a unique home experience for friends and family with an ambient crackling wood fire experience. The CRACKLING LUMIWICK™ with etched bark glass, will be available in three PURE RADIANCE™ fragrances this holiday season.

Pure Radiance™ Crackling Lumiwick™ Pinecone

“The natural wood in the new CRACKLING LUMIWICK™ creates a sense of warmth and comfort when lit, similar to a gathering around a fireplace with family and friends,” said HOPE MARGALA KLEIN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BRAND, DESIGN AND INNOVATION FOR THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC. “Our customers

Pure Radiance™ Crackling Lumiwick™ Ice Crystals

  love how the contemporary design of the Pure Radiance vase adds a special touch to their home decor and so we’re happy to provide an enhanced experience with this new form just in time for the holidays.”

  PURE RADIANCE™, launched earlier this year, has a modern design, custom soy wax blend and innovative LUMIWICK™ TECHNOLOGY for a wide flame and consistent burn.
The three NEW PURE RADIANCE™ CRACKLING LUMIWICK™ FRAGRANCES includes:

PINE CONE – The wonder of the winter woods comes indoors in a medley of cedarleaf, pine, eucalyptus balsam and fir. (Also available in reed diffuser.)
YULETIDE™ – Wrap yourself in the spirit of the season with this festive mix of nutmeg, ginger root, clove and rich amber. (Also available in reed diffuser.)
ICE CRYSTAL™ – Refresh, renew and revitalize with this modern mix of mint leaf, eucalyptus, pine and cedar.

The new holiday fragrances (Petite Vase, $10.99; Meduim Vase or Crackling Medium Vase, $22.99 MSRP; Large Vase or Crackling Large Vase, $27.99) are available for purchase now at Yankee Candle’s more than 550 retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops.
To learn more about Yankee Candle and its new holiday fragrances visitwww.yankeecandle.com or join the conversation on Facebook at facebook.com/TheYankeeCandleCompany or on Twitter (@theyankeecandle).

SOURCE: THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC.
Web Site: http://www.yankeecandle.com

NEIMAN MARCUS PRESENTS THE 86TH EDITION OF ITS LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS BOOK

THE 2012 NEIMAN MARCUS CHRISTMAS BOOK FEATURES A SELECTION OF FANTASY GIFTS AND EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING A LIMITED-EDITION MCLAREN, HIS AND HERS VAN CLEEF & ARPELS WATCHES, AND A WALK-ON ROLE IN ANNIE: THE MUSICAL. UP TO NINE CHARITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM THE SALE OF FANTASY GIFTS FEATURED IN THE 2012 CHRISTMAS BOOK

NEIMAN-MARCUS unveiled the 86^TH EDITION of its legendary CHRISTMAS BOOKlast week and it was as

2012 Neiman-Marcus Christmas Book Cover

fascinating as ever. The 2012 CHRISTMAS BOOK continues Neiman Marcus’s unmatched tradition of offering its customers a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts sure to make even their wildest dreams come true. This year’s edition of the CHRISTMAS BOOK carries forth on the Neiman Marcus tradition of presenting a refined selection of items across a broad range of categories for everyone on your holiday shopping list. With a new collection of fantasy gifts certain to satisfy even the most indulgent appetite, the CHRISTMAS BOOK features exceptional and distinctive gifts and experiences, including a HERITAGE HEN MINI FARM, A BULLEIT WOODY TAILGATE TRAILER, A CASA DRAGONES PRIVATE DINNER FOR 10 and a PINEL & PINEL ARCADE PS TRUNK. This year’s featured car is a 2013 NEIMAN MARCUS EDITION MCLAREN 12C SPIDER. The “HIS & HERS” FANTASY GIFT tradition continues this year with the VAN CLEEF & ARPELS“POETIC WISH” WATCHES AND TRIP.

Written and Compiled by Phillip D. Johnson HALLOWEEN PEEPS® TAKE CENTER STAGE IN GOURMET DESSERTS & SPOOKY CRAFTs PEEPS® BRAND CANDIES continue their starring role during Halloween moving beyond just trick-or-treat bowls to delicious desserts and eye catching crafts.  One such recipe is for PEEPS® CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DESSERT JARS, seen below.

JUST BORN, INC. HALLOWEEN PEEPS: Halloween PEEPS(R) Take Center Stage in Gourmet Desserts & Spooky Crafts. (PRNewsFoto/Just Born, Inc.)

Supplies Needed:

• 1 package of PEEPS® CHOCOLATE FLAVORED MOUSSE CATS.
• PEEPS® of your choice for garnish
• Two 8-oz containers of whipped topping
• 1-cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1-cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 ramekins, cups or jars for serving

SPIDERBITE AND SKULLCAP HYBRID CASES ARE A NEW DIRECTION IN PHONE PROTECTION

Spiderbite and Skullcap Hybrid Protector Cases are a stylish new direction in phone protection. (PRNewsFoto/Valor Communication, Inc.)

VALOR COMMUNICATION, INC.(®), one of the largest manufacturers of mobile phone accessories worldwide, announces the release of their SKULLCAP™ and SPIDERBITE™ HYBRID PROTECTOR CASES for smartphones. Featuring a dual-layered design, the SKULLCAP and SPIDERBITE HYBRID PROTECTOR CASES combine superior protection with unparalleled design.

The nee cases are the latest in VALOR‘s line of mobile phone accessories, designed by artists, with each case featuring a highly stylized, durable exterior that latches securely to a rubberized base. Built with convenience in mind, the SKULLCAP and SPIDERBITE HYBRID PROTECTOR CASES are lightweight, retain a slim profile, and are easy to install.

The SKULLCAP and SPIDERBITE HYBRID PROTECTOR CASES are currently available for Apple® iPhone® 4/4S with an iPhone 5 model in development. For more information about the SKULLCAP and SPIDERBITE HYBRID PROTECTOR CASES, visit skullcap.mybat.com and spiderbite.mybat.com. For more information Valor Communications, please visit www.2valor.com.

The Fashion+Lifestyle 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Round-Up Report

CARIBOU COFFEE PARTNERS WITH CANCERCARE THROUGH AMY’S BLEND CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER

CARIBOU’S ANNUAL AMY’S BLEND COLLECTION AND NEW FACEBOOK HUB HONORS ORIGINAL ROASTMASTER, AND HELPS THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER

CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. have announced that for the 17th consecutive year, it will remember its original roastmaster, AMY ERICKSON, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995. Through its annual AMY’S BLEND PROGRAM, Caribou will once again pay tribute to Amy by supporting men and women in the Caribou communities who are impacted by the disease. As part of this year’s initiative, Caribou is excited to announce a new partnership with AMY’S BLEND PROGRAM, a

CARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY, INC. AMY’S BLEND PROGRAM: Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. today announced that for the 17th consecutive year, it will remember its original roastmaster, Amy Erickson, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995. From Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 through Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, Caribou will offer its special Amy’s Blend collection — which includes coffee, tea, and merchandise — both in stores and online, and will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from collection sales to CancerCare to support free services for those affected by breast cancer. (PRNewsFoto/Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.)

national nonprofit organization committed to providing free support services for anyone affected by cancer diagnosis. From Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 through Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, Caribou will offer its special AMY’S BLEND COLLECTION – which includes coffee, tea, and merchandise – both in stores and online. For those that knew Amy, her enthusiasm and zeal for life was contagious, so Caribou is proud to continue to offer the collection in honor of her, and to donate 10 percent of all proceeds from collection sales to CANCERCARE to support free services for those affected by breast cancer.

“Giving back to the community is at the core of our company, and we were moved by CancerCare’s approach to providing support services, including financial assistance, on a very local and individual level,” said MIKE TATTERSFIELD, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CARIBOU COFFEE. “We are very excited to work with an organization that will help those impacted by breast cancer in Caribou’s communities to provide support for co-payments, home care, transportation to and from treatment, and other miscellaneous costs and needs, all while paying tribute to our dear friend, Amy Erickson.”

Caribou is also encouraging everyone to head to the dedicated Facebook tab to learn about Amy and access valuable CANCERCARE resources. For every new “Like” on Caribou’s Facebook page, the company will donate an additional $1 to CANCERCARE. For full terms and conditions, please visit: www.cariboucoffee.com/liketodonate.

Chefs Return For Second Chance At The Ultimate Culinary Title In The Next Iron Chef: Redemption

Web-Exclusive Battles at FoodNetwork.com (www.foodnetwork.com) to Determine Tenth Cast Member

Hosted by Alton Brown, Eight-Episode Series Premieres Sunday, November 4th at 9pm ET/PT,

New Iron Chef Crowned in Season Finale on Sunday, December 23rd at 9pm ET/PT

A roster of acclaimed chefs return for a second chance to become a member of the IRON CHEFculinary society this

Alton Brown, Host of the Next Iron Chef: Redemption

fall, with the premiere of THE NEXT IRON CHEF: REDEMPTION on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH at 9PM ET/PT. The fifth installment of this top-rated competition series also adds a few newcomers to the mix, who have had their own experiences of not quite winning the crown. The competitors are given new opportunities to prove their skills are IRON CHEF-WORTHY, while revisiting some of the memorable moments that sent them home in the past. The culinary battle-royale, hosted by ALTON BROWN and shot in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, tests the kitchen chops, masterful skills and fortitude of these supreme experts, and culminates with the naming of the newest Iron Chef on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD at 9pm ET/PT.

THE NEXT IRON CHEF is produced by TRIAGE ENTERTAINMENT in conjunction with FOOD NETWORK and is based partially on the format IRON CHEF owned by FUJI TELEVISION NETWORK INC. IRON CHEF AMERICA THE SERIES pits some of America’s favorite chefs against the inspired food wizardry of American Iron Chefs BOBBY FLAY, MARIO BATALI, MASAHARU MORIMOTO, CAT CORA and Next Iron Chef winners, MICHAEL SYMON, JOSE GARCES, MARC FORGIONE and GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN.

The 2012 Early Fall Wine and Fine Liqueur Report

Compiled by Phillip D. Johnson

2012 EXPRESSION OF OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON SET TO HIT SHELVES AS 11TH RELEASE

VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON AGED 12 YEARS AND BOTTLED AT 97 PROOF

The 2012 EXPRESSION of OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON has been released in honor of GEORGE GARVIN BROWN, the founder of Louisville-based BROWN-FORMAN and OLD FORESTER, America’s First Bottled Bourbon™. Every year in September, OLD FORESTER releases an expression of its highly-acclaimed bourbon to commemorate Brown’s birthday and this year marks the 11^th limited-edition release.

OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON: 2012 Expression of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Set to Hit Shelves as 11th Release. (PRNewsFoto/Old Forester)

“This year’s vintage release of Old Forester is crafted from an 82 barrel batch, selected from a single day of production. That day’s mash bill had 2% extra malt added to the fermenter resulting in the creation of a more nutty spirit,” said CHRIS MORRIS, BROWN-FORMAN MASTER DISTILLER. “Once barreled the bourbon was ricked on the fourth floor in warehouses H and I where it experienced a balanced maturation environment. There the angels’ share resulted in low barrel yields and therefore intense barrel flavor concentration.”

Control the Living Room with The New SONY XPERIA™ TABLET S

THE ANDROID™-POWERED DEVICE FEATURES A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL WITH MACRO FUNCTIONALITY, A VARIETY OF ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS AND A MORE IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE SONY recently announced the launch of the XPERIA TABLET S, a thin and light device packed with original applications and Sony exclusive features. The new device joins Sony’s smartphones under the XPERIA sub-brand. The XPERIA brand delivers mobile experiences that enhance user enjoyment through design and network services. By introducing a tablet under the XPERIA brand, SONY offers users a consistent experience between the immediate convenience of an XPERIA SMARTPHONE and an immersive entertainment experience of an XPERIA TABLET. Common user experience across the devices further enhances overall usability and intuitiveness. Combining optimally designed hardware and software, Xperia Tablet provides consumers with a compelling way to play, watch, listen, share, discover and connect.

SONY ELECTRONICS, INC. XPERIA TABLET DOCKING STAND: Xperia Tablet S with docking stand. (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics, Inc.)

To further enhance the living room experience, Sony will offer a new app called WATCH NOW, which enriches the TV watching experience. WATCH NOW provides an interactive, visual program guide fueled by personal preference and real-time trends from users’ social media feeds. TV fans can use the app to discover new shows based on intelligent recommendations from the app, change the channel with a flick of the finger and share their thoughts on what they are watching via Twitter™, Facebook® and Get Glue. The Sony exclusive app will be available for download for the Xperia Tablet S in the US from Google Play™ at launch. “We know that eighty-eight percent of tablet owners in the US are using their tablets in the living room,¹ and are multi-tasking with their tablets while watching TV,” said PHIL LUBELL, VICE PRESIDENT of NETWORKED TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES at SONY ELECTRONICS. “We wanted to enhance that living room experience by providing interactive and useful features with the XPERIA TABLET S.”

Holiday 2012 Gift Ideas from Kitchenaid

by Phillip D. Johnson
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas and what to give your loved ones. What to get for some of the people—the gourmet cooks and bakers in the family—on your gift list can be easily solved by looking to the room widely acknowledged as the hub of the home for ideas and inspiration: the Kitchen.  KitchenAid has several new offerings this holiday season that are sure to be a welcome addition to any kitchen. Of course, it’s in your best interest to make sure that this is a gift that will be well received and not that will be seen as an insult. (And you do know what I mean.) Also, all of these utensils and Machines, when not in use, are absolutely beautiful works of art for your kitchen. KITCHENAID don’t just make machines that work. They make machines that looks good and add to the esthetic value of your kitchen, machines you would be proud to showcase in your kitchen.

KitchenAid Personal Coffee Maker and Pro Line Toaster. (PRNewsFoto/KitchenAid)

“Regardless of whether those on your list are passionate cooks or simply enjoy making the perfect cup of coffee, the kitchen is a space enjoyed by all, so it’s a great source of inspiration for gift ideas,” notes BETH ROBINSON, SENIOR BRAND EXPERIENCE MANAGER FOR KITCHENAID.  “Those on the receiving end of a KitchenAid product will be getting a gift that keeps on giving.”

PPG Porter Paints’ The Voice Of Color Program Of Forecasts Teal And Fuchsia For Home Decor In 2013-2014

CONSUMERS ARE BECOMING MORE AT EASE WITH BOLD COLORS AND INTENSIFIED HUES

Color isn’t just back–it’s back in a big way and here to stay, according to the color forecast for home decor in 2013-2014 from the PPG PORTER PAINTS(R) brand. Over the past three years, homeowners have come to appreciate the newfound infusion of vibrant hues into all aspects of modern society. Once hesitant, they’ve become more comfortable with powerful colors, and they’re showing their creativity by embracing deep, dramatic teals such as FRENCH RIVIERA and sharp, playful fuchsias such as ROSE MARQUIS in their homes. These are just two of the 25 lively key colors presented in COLOR MINDED, the2013-2014 trends for THE VOICE OF COLOR(R) program.

The Voice Of Color Program 2013-2014: Discreet Luxury palette

The influence of new technologies and a society propelled by ideals at an ever-evolving pace are driving color-packed palettes for 2013. With such an abundance of bold colors, the method for integrating color and lifestyle will vary from person to person–and that will make all the difference in interpretation, according to DEE SCHLOTTER, BRAND

Discreet Luxury Palette: Color Chart

MANAGER, THE VOICE OF COLOR PROGRAM. For some, the urge to retreat to life’s fundamental basics will yield simple yet adaptable, thoughtful application of home design elements. For others, self-manifestation will be embellished by loud, unexpected design sensibility as fashionable, futuristic technology takes center stage. Overall, sleek and chic is in, but only when paired with a friendly, inviting atmosphere.

“We are living at a time when an unprecedented platform for self-expression exists due to the constant transformation of technology and ever-growing connectivity and communication,” said SCHLOTTER. “Consumers are articulating their creativity like never before. Fresh, bold color has permeated our daily lives, becoming an increasingly dramatic character in home decor and overall design. Homeowners who were once leery of color are now embracing it with open arms and a brand-new level of sophistication.”

“Everything is more sophisticated and multimodal in its design today–from our smartphones to the cars we drive and the clothes we wear,” She added. “This sophistication translates to home decor, as we’re now building increasingly complex decor designs with profound depth.”

PPG employs more than 20 color stylists around the world, each specializing in different markets, who collaborate to determine styles and color trends for the home, electronics and automobiles. PPG’s unique position as a color leader in multiple markets enables it to observe and translate emerging global color trends for its customers’ applications–from consumer goods to automotive color, from residential to commercial to industrial design.

BAILEYS KICK STARTS RE-LAUNCH WITH BIGGEST EVER GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

On Sunday 7th October, BAILEYS, the ORIGINAL IRISH CREAM, unveiled its most ambitious global marketing campaign to date with a TV and print campaign which will be seen in every continent around the world. The new campaign also sees the introduction of a new endline; ‘Cream With Spirit’.

The new campaign launched in the UK on Sunday evening with a 60-second TV advert breaking during the first episode of the new season of Homeland on Channel 4. TV advertising will be supported by cinema, outdoor and digital executions.

Bailey’s Irish “Cream With Spirit” Print Ad Campaign

Launched in 1971, BAILEYS has always been a brand with strong female connections. The new ‘Cream With Spirit’ campaign, created by BBH, is designed to shine a light on women and celebrate the spirit of modern womanhood. It recognizes that women can be strong and feminine, beautiful and witty. With its unique combination of Irish Cream, whiskey and spirits, BAILEYS is the perfect blend of smooth and strong, it is quite literally, “Cream with Spirit’.

GARBHAN O’BRIC, GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR FOR BAILEYS said: “With this brand re-launch Baileys faces an exciting future as we re-capture the true essence of the brand. We’ve always been at our best and truest to ourselves when we’ve celebrated the brilliance and magnificence of women and with this new campaign we are reaffirming that timeless truth, but are doing it with a modern twist.”

The film is a modern spectacular and is reminiscent of a music video, inspired by the 1930s films of legendary/influential Hollywood director and musical choreographer, Busby Berkley, who was renowned for his unique style and ability to turn dancers into ‘human kaleidoscopes’. It celebrates the spirit of modern womanhood with a visual feast of sassy dance moves, female camaraderie, spectacular visuals and edgy styling. Set to the cool soundtrack of ‘Rapture’ by BLONDIE, the film acts as a metaphor for the Baileys liquid, beginning and ending in the glass and topped off with the line ‘Cream With Spirit’.

The film was shot in London by the French directing team MEGAFORCE who also directed the video for Madonna’s ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ earlier this year. The impressive dance routines in the film were choreographed by MICHAEL ROONEY.

Bailey’s “Cream With Spirit” Print Ad Campaign

The wardrobe was styled by ANDY BLAKE, with some outfits made by Scottish-born fashion designer PAM HOGG. The accessories were supplied by fashion label FELDER FELDER.

The film is accompanied by four print executions shot by acclaimed fashion photographer NORMAN JEAN ROY and are intended to encapsulate the spirit of modern womanhood, and are part of the drive to reinvent Baileys as a more stylish and aspirational brand.

ROSIE ARNOLD, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR at BBH said: “With ‘Cream With Spirit’, we’re celebrating the spirit of modern womanhood. I hope modern women enjoy the campaign as much as we’ve enjoyed making it.”

Media planning and buying for the campaign was handled by Carat.

ADELE’S “SKYFALL” RELEASED TO COINCIDE WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAMES BOND

ADELE’S “SKYFALL,” OFFICIAL THEME SONG TO LATEST JAMES BOND 007 FEATURE “SKYFALL”

Phillip Johnson

ADELE premiered her latest recording “Skyfall,” the official theme song to the upcoming 007 adventure of the same name, globally via her official site (www.Adele.tv) on Friday October 5th at 0:07 BST/London time (7:07pm EDT on October 4th), the track was made available to purchase as a download immediately after the premiere. “Skyfall” entered the BILLBOARD MAINSTREAM TOP FORTY CHART at number 38, one of the greatest gainers on the chart for the week of October 8, 2012.

Adele’s “Skyfall,” Official Theme Song to Latest James Bond 007 Feature Skyfall(TM)

“Skyfall” is the first recording by ADELE since releasing her massively successful sophomore album21in early 2011. To date21has sold over 24 million albums worldwide and garnered Adele 6 GRAMMY AWARDS, 2 BRIT AWARDS and 2 IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS. 21is the biggest selling album of both 2011 and 2012.

Recorded at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS in London, “Skyfall” features the lush accompaniment of a 77-piece orchestra.

After reading the script for the film, ADELE enlisted PAUL EPWORTH to co-write and produce the theme song to “Skyfall.” Adele admits, “I was a little hesitant at first to be involved with the theme song for Skyfall. There’s a lot of instant spotlight and pressure when it comes to a Bond song. But I fell in love with the script and Paul had some great ideas for the track and it ended up being a bit of a no brainer to do it in the end. It was also a lot of fun writing to a brief, something I’ve never done which made it exciting. When we recorded the strings, it was one of the proudest moments of my life. I’ll be back combing my hair when I’m 60 telling people I was a Bond girl back in the day I’m sure!”

Adele’s rendition of “Skyfall”, the new James Bond theme song takes us back to the beginning of the series when LULU, SHEENA EASTON, CARLY SIMON, RITA COOLIDGE and SHIRLEY BASSEY recorded their theme songs. After the disaster that was JACK WHITE and ALICIA KEYS’ “Another Way to Die” (what an incoherent, hot mess that was!), this is a return to what makes the Bond movie series great: a beautiful theme song, great storytelling and thrills that never ends. Additionally, hearing Adele, accompanied by a 77-piece orchestra, is like hearing the voice of an angel with a little help from the musical gods. It don’t get any better than that.

“Skyfall,” the movie, will be released on October 26, 2012 in the UK and on November 9, 2012 in the U.S.

Daniel Craig returns as IAN FLEMING‘s JAMES BOND 007 in SKYFALL, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In SKYFALL, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. The film is from ALBERT R. BROCCOLI‘s EON PRODUCTIONS, METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. It is directed by SAM MENDES, produced by MICHAEL G. WILSON and BARBARA BROCCOLI, and written by NEAL PURVIS & ROBERT WADE and JOHN LOGAN.