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LONDON, United Kingdom – ASOS.com, the UK’s leading online fashion store has launched http://www.asosfollowsfashion.com, a Twitter application aggregating the latest tweets from fashion industry insiders and influencers.

Commenting on the launch, James Hart, eCommerce Director at ASOS.com, said: “We’ve been chatting to our customers through social media for a few years now but our ASOS colleagues also follow and interact with some of fashion’s greatest through Twitter. With asosfollowsfashion.com, we get to share this passion. It’s a simple tool with a simple goal really; to connect fashion-loving people with real time news and views from the best of the fashion world.”

Featuring categories like ‘The Brands’, ‘The Bloggers’ and ‘The A-List’, asosfollowsfashion.com helps users to discover interesting fashion tweeters and view real-time fashion news and stories. Encouraging users to help curate the list of featured tweeters, the application also invites them to share their view and highlight any accounts that should be added.

“ASOS.com’s continued growth is due to their consistent ability to innovate with their online activity,” said James Haycock, Managing Director of AdaptiveLab, the creative technology company that built the social media application. “Their open approach to including competitors on the site demonstrates that they really understand the role their brand can play when it comes to social interaction, as this application positions them as a useful resource that will have continued relevance.”

About AdaptiveLab
AdaptiveLab is a London-based creative technology company. The company designs innovative online products and services (that it launches under its own name and creates tailor-made) for clients such as ASOS.com and YouGov Plc. http://www.adaptivelab.co.uk
http://www.twitter.com/adaptive_lab

About ASOS.com
Established in June 2000, ASOS.com is the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer with over 35,000 products and 1500 new lines added each week. Aimed primarily at fashionably aware 16-34 year olds, the site attracts over 6.9million unique visitors per month and has in excess of 2.9million registered users. http://www.asos.com http://www.twitter.com/asos http://www.asosfollowsfashion.com

For further information, images and samples please contact:

Amy Davies
asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

+44 (0)20 7836 1284
press@asos.com
http://www.asos.com

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London, United Kingdom
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Russia’s own world-renowned gift-giving experts RussianFlora.com announces its newest catalog overflowing with gorgeous flowers, delectable gourmet treats, and memorable gifts sure to melt her heart on Women’s Day.

RussianFlora.com, the experts in flower and gift delivery throughout the Former Soviet Union, today announced the launch of an expanded online catalog full of stunning flower arrangements, decadent chocolates, delicious wines, and unforgettable gift baskets just in time to commemorate Women’s Day, the time-honored Russian holiday.

Celebrated on the 8th of March, Women’s Day stands out as one of the most romantic, effusive, and love-filled holidays of the year. Similar to a combination of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day, Women’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the wisdom, beauty, patience, and unconditional love of the special women in your life – mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, and even colleagues – by showering them with attention, admiration, praise, and – of course – presents. This year, RussianFlora.com is making it easy for spouses, sons, fathers, friends, and business owners to follow tradition and bestow heartwarming gift baskets upon their special ladies.

Women’s Day celebrations date back to the ancient Romans who honored women with a similar holiday. Once each year matrons (free-born married women) received presents from their husbands and enjoyed their love and attention. Female slaves were given gifts as well and were allowed to have a day off. The women would dress in their best attire, adorn their hair with fragrant flowers, and visit the temple of the goddess Vesta, the beautiful – and wise – guardian of the hearth and home.

“The Roman Empire has fallen and many years have passed, but the fire of Vesta’s hearth still burns in Russia where the tradition of honoring women on the March 8th is still very much alive,” says Dimitriy Pereg, Chief Flower Officer at RussianFlora.com. “In Russia, there’s no better way to shower your precious lady with love, thank her for everything she does, and orchestrate an enchanted evening than to present her with gorgeous flowers and gifts from RussianFlora.com for Women’s day.”

At RussianFlora.com customers can opt to follow tradition by sending red tulips that represent the renewal of spring, the strength of friendship, and the power of love. Another common choice for Women’s Day is the bright yellow mimosa which stands for vitality, joy, wisdom, and warmth. But don’t let tradition tie you down this Women’s Day; any spring flowers that will catch her eye will do for a Women’s Day Bouquet, and at RussianFlora.com you can combine flowers and build the perfect bouquet or romantic basket.

Don’t forget that flowers only complement your Women’s Day gift to Russia. Along with plenty of positive compliments it is customary to give delicious chocolates, adorable plush toys, and striking gift baskets with women’s favorite items such as sweets, perfumes, cosmetics, and gourmet treats. Men: No matter what you want to send your beloved this Women’s Day, RussianFlora.com has the perfect gift for March 8th. You’ll find a huge variety of holiday gift baskets for family members and business associates that are sure to warm any heart and titillate any tastes. Some men struggle with finding the perfect gift for a woman, but they don’t have to worry when they order a fabulous gift basket from RussianFlora.com because hardly any woman can resist a gift of succulent fruits, high-quality gourmet treats, mouthwatering chocolates, delicious wine, and lovely flowers.

Women’s Day Gift Baskets from RussianFlora.com are specially designed to show your passion, gratitude, friendship, and love with elegance, beauty, and unmatched quality not only this Women’s Day, but also on any romantic occasion. You can order Women’s Day flowers and Women’s Day gifts to make this Women’s Day the best she’s ever had.

About RussianFlora.com

RussianFlora.com is a BBB accredited company based in the Former Soviet Union that specializes in delivering superior quality gifts to Russia and all over the world. By maintaining professional relationships with established, local florists and gift delivery companies in each region, RussianFlora.com has become renowned for its incredible selection of fresh, beautiful flowers and stunning romantic gifts as well as its ability to guarantee delivery in Russia within 48 hours, and its dedication to providing high-quality customer service. Learn more about the company at www.RussianFlora.com.

World renowned gift delivery company Gift Baskets Overseas invites the world to celebrate victory against oppression with sweet treats, fine foods, and delicious drinks—all guaranteed to meet the strictest dietary laws—for Purim this year.

Purim is upon us, and to celebrate Gift Baskets Overseas—the experts in International Gift Delivery—has launched a new online catalog showcasing a wide variety of beautiful—and delicious—Purim gift baskets for delivery in the United States and Israel. Every year Jewish people gather together in dazzling costumes to share wondrous feasts and to remember a time when their people’s existence was at stake, but this year they will celebrate with the help of Gift Baskets Overseas’ dedication to delivering gifts that comply with strict Kosher laws.

Purim is celebrated each year on the 14^th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (during leap years it is Second Adar or Adar II); this year the celebration will begin at sundown on Sunday, February 28, 2010 and will last two full days until March 1, 2010. This day of Purim, or “lots,” is observed in memory of the day after justice prevailed over the enemies of the Jewish people during the time that they lived under the rule of King Ahasuerus of the Persian Empire. As it is recorded in the Book of Esther, Haman, the vizier to the king, plotted against the Hebrew people and tricked his king into allowing him to murder them all. According to the story, Haman was allowed to cast lots to determine the day that his evil plan would come to fruition. But Esther, the King’s wife, who was secretly Jewish, foiled Haman’s plans, exposed him for the unjust person he was, and replaced him with her own cousin, Mordecai.

In memory of Esther’s bravery, victory over oppression, and God’s deliverance of the Hebrew people, Purim is a day full of bright clothing and costumes, dancing, and Kosher feasts. In addition, people remember the story through public readings of the Book of Esther as well as by remembering those who are in need. Jewish tradition mandates that on Purim everyone should send at least two gifts of food and sweets to people who are less fortunate than themselves. This year Gift Baskets Overseas is making sure there is no excuse not to celebrate this amazing moment in history by offering delightful confections and guaranteeing compliance with Kosher laws in their stunning Purim gift baskets.

“This Purim we’re offering Kosher foods, delicious sweets, and wonderful gifts to people in the U.S. and Israel so they can spend their time sharing costumes, feasting, and reading the Book of Esther rather than worrying about how their gifts are getting where they’re going,” says David Skol, Chief Gift Officer at Gift Baskets Overseas. “We want to bring people closer together—even if they are on opposite ends of the earth—by sharing gift-giving practices and making it easy to participate in them. This year we’re offering a wide selection of delicious, fun, and Kosher gift baskets. We invite everyone to send gifts to their Jewish—and even non-Jewish—friends; we offer parents the opportunity to teach their children about diverse cultures; and we make it easy for corporations and business-owners to be sensitive to the religious practices of their employees.”

Purim Gift Baskets from GiftBasketsOverseas.com are designed to meet your dietary needs, make an unforgettable impression, and share your victories with quality, beauty, and elegance—not only on sacred days, but anytime you need to send a special message of hope. Take a look at the new catalog and find the ideal Purim gifts for your special celebration today.

About Gift Baskets Overseas

Gift Baskets Overseas is a BBB accredited company based in the United States that specializes in delivering superior quality gifts all over the world. By maintaining professional relationships with established, local florists and gift delivery companies in each region, Gift Baskets Overseas has become renowned globally for its ability to provide online ordering convenience as well as multilingual customer service, and its dedication to providing secure payment options. Learn more about the company at www.giftbasketsoverseas.com.

Chicago, February 9, 2010 (word count: 303)
PROCEDES CHENEL INTERNATIONAL, a French company, has just launched its two latest products made of Drop Paper (non-woven, M1 fire rated): Honeycomb, a honeycombed ceiling stretched on wire, and Pipe & Drop, a self-standing, foldable partition.

Graded as M1 non-flammable, both of these products can be safely integrated into public areas, such as stores, showrooms, offices, booths, museums, etc. Moreover, Drop Paper helps spread soft lighting thanks to the fiberglass it contains. Available in 15 standard colors, it gives the possibility of producing colored ceilings (a choice of three thicknesses) and paper walls up to 1 or 2 m (3.5 or 6.5 ft.) high.

When stretched across a ceiling, Honeycomb hides unsightly ceilings, while diffusing vertical lighting. In the event of a fire, it helps clear smoke from the premises and allows sprinklers to exstinguish the fire. This elegant, lightweight ceiling treatment comes in heights of 4, 8 and 16 cm (about 1.5, 3 and 6 in.) depending on the desired effect and is very easy to mount. Honeycomb can also be used vertically.

Also lightweight and elegant, Pipe & Drop vertical partitions are easy to install and can be deployed over 5 m (16 ft). When folded, their size is minimal, and when unfolded they are about 35 cm (13.5 in.) wide and perfectly stable. They can be backlit or adorned with fairy lights and can be placed on multiple ground shapes. Pipe & Drop comes in three fluorescent colors (yellow, pink and orange) in addition to the standard range.

Note: Both Honeycomb and Pipe & Drop are patented products.

For more information, please contact:

PROCEDES CHENEL INTERNATIONAL
Christine Bombrun
Export
70 Rue Jean Bleuzen
92170 Vanves
FRANCE
Tel.: +33 1 41 08 10 97
E-mail: c.bombrun@chenel.com
Web: www.chenel.com

or:

FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel.: (312) 327-5260
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

HEIMO, AN ‘ECO-DESIGN,’ CONTEMPORARY DINING AND BILLIARD TABLE

Chicago, January 7, 2010 (word count: 456)
French company Chevillotte has just launched HEIMO on the market, the first “eco-design” billiard table, made of solid PEFC-certified wood. Designed to be an elegant, contemporary dining table, when the tabletop is removed, it is also a billiard table that complies with competition standards.

Intended for those who like entertaining guests, HEIMO was above all designed as a table. Fitted with its tabletop, it can accommodate up to 6 to 8 guests for a meal. Also in that version, it is of an ideal size to serve as a desk.

Built of either solid beech wood or oak, the table is suitable for all interiors. The beech model is available in two finishes, natural or ebony. The oak model is availble in a natural, golden, medium or dark finish.  Its refined design and its name – HEIMO means “tribe” in Finnish – are evocative of the Nordic lifestyle, imbued with warmth and conviviality. Bernard Moïse, a graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (Les Ateliers-Paris Design Institute, Advanced National School for Industrial Creation), created the table.

Perfect for games, boasting aesthetic qualities and versatility, the HEIMO table combines all benefits to satisfy the needs of a demanding clientele, whether in terms of games, interior design or sustainable development (indeed, HEIMO is made of PEFC-certified solid beech wood, a European eco-label which guarantees that the supplying forest is under sustainable management).

Average retail price is $9,600, which includes delivery and installation in the United States.

Technical specs:
Height with billiard configuration: 75 cm (2.46 ft.)
Height with table configuration (including tabletop): 76.5 cm (2.5 ft.)
Height from the floor: 60 cm (2 ft.)
Game dimensions: 2 sizes
190 x 95 cm (6 x 3 ft.) or 210 X 105 cm (7 x 3.5 ft.)
Overall dimensions: 224 x 129 cm (7.2 x 4.2 ft.) or 244 X 139 (8 x 4.5 ft.)

Game modes: U.S. pool, Carom billiards
Tabletop option with a layer of beech wood or other wood
Weight: 280 kg (617 lb.)

Chevillotte pool tables are available in the U.S. and Canada through various retailers. Visit www.chevillotte.com/point-of-sale/ or www.chevillotte-webstore.com for more information.

About the Chevillotte Company:
Since 1860, the Chevillotte Company has been one of the five leading players worldwide. Its wide range of billiard tables, from the most classic to the most contemporary, enjoys an undisputed international reputation, particularly in the world of competition. The company also restores antique billiard tables made of precious wood (amaranth, lemon tree, ebony, sycamore, etc.), and it once restored King Louis XVI’s billiard table as part of a corporate patronage initiative with the Château de Versailles. Currently exporting to about forty countries, Chevillotte is looking to develop its distributors network in upscale furniture.

For more information, please contact:

CHEVILLOTTE
Armelle Bounad
Tel. +33 1 47 42 43 60
Email. : export@chevillotte.com

or:

FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel.: (312) 327-5260
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

Relationship expert for eHarmony.co.uk, Dr. Gian Gonazaga, shares his some invaluable advice on how to maintain your loving relationship post-nuptials…

As many of the UK’s 300,000* happy couples joined in matrimony each year have returned from their honeymoons, ready to settle into happy married life, it comes as no surprise that this change in relationship status takes a little getting used to, and can lead to a quite few apprehensions. However, we at eHarmony.co.uk have received some vital guidance from our own world-renowned relationship guru, Dr. Gian Gonzaga.

Dr. Gonzaga has been involved in the study of the field of relationships, and more importantly, how to make them work. An astounding two percent of all marriages in the United States – around 44,000 ceremonies, are between couples who met on eHarmony. He says of marriage: “Newlyweds have to work together with one another to make sure that honeymoon period continues to last, and evolves into a joyful, successful marriage rather than fades away”.

The good doctor has shared with us some tips, which are well worth considering for any newlyweds out there – as well as those who tied the knot a while ago!

Communicating well: As much of a cliché as it is, sharing really is caring. Don’t just share the positive – it is equally (if not more) important that your partner is aware of your apprehensions and frustrations as well as your aspirations and ambitions. If something is on your mind, it should probably be on theirs, too.

Being intimate: Married couples have even more of an excuse than unmarried couples to display their affection for one another in public, flirt with each other, and exchange words that would cause single people to feel slightly sick. The honeymoon is not the last supper for romance or  dating! Make an effort to keep the closeness of your relationship alive

Spending time together: Life can be frantic enough as it is, but your partner should never be taken for granted. Ensure that you spend that quality alone time together – if it is not possible every day, make sure that at least one day a week is dedicated to the one you love. Cook a meal together, go out and relax for a few hours, or simply enjoy each other’s company in a comfy chair. Why not browse through a dating and relationship advice website for tips!

Allowing your personality to surface: Don’t feel that marriage means that you can now only engage in activities you both find interesting. You are still your own person, and should continue to indulge your own interests rather than resenting the loss of your ‘freedom’. Try to involve your partner, and if that doesn’t work, at least make sure you get home in time to tell them about it.

Being spontaneous: Everyday routine is a romance killer. Surprise your other half out of the blue now and again – do the unexpected. Routine is important, but everyone needs to break the mould occasionally.

Complimenting each other: Everybody likes to be complimented, especially when they know it’s really how you feel – tell your partner they look great, that you love being around them; but more importantly, mean it.

Nipping problems in the bud: Seemingly small issues can become elephants in the room if not resolved soon. You should know what annoys your spouse, so make an effort to empathise with them and avoid doing or saying those things. Take a few minutes to placate them – even if you think they are being over-the-top. If your partner likes cleanliness, tidy up after yourself – even if they will only notice if you don’t. Discuss the little problems before they get the chance spiral out of control.

Realising goals together: Marriage is an equal partnership; and tackling ambitions as one can really help you feel greater togetherness and ignite passions you didn’t even know you had. Organising a trip, taking up a new hobby – even putting together a jigsaw puzzle can bring a great deal of satisfaction to both parties.

Appreciating those little victories: Married couples should be there for one another, both in happiness and sadness. Sharing your partner’s joy at good news is just as important as being there for them when bad news rears its head – your support goes a long way to establishing greater familiarity and emotional safety.

Finding reasons to laugh: Laughing is an integral part of life, and also your relationship. Whether you get your kicks from movies, friends, books, or each other – find time to indulge your funny bone together.

Dr Gian Gonzaga Ph.D is an internationally acclaimed authority in the field of relationships and compatibility, and is available for interviews / feedback.

* over 300,000 marriages take place per year in the UK, according to the National Statistics Office.

Sustainability in recent years is increasingly becoming a key issue for the development of new solutions by all companies in any sector.
Aim for sustainable production, besides being more ethically correct, but mainly serves to preserve restore the environment we live in, unfortunately we badly polluted and fruity, sometimes in an ill-considered, without thinking about the scenarios that would arise in the future .
The idea of a more judicious use of natural resources, many companies have begun or are beginning to develop products and services in harmony with the environment, especially with the aim to raise awareness among users.
One area where this interest appears to be stronger, both in an increasingly heightened environmental responsibility, both for a real saving on the use of energy within the home.
Increasingly, construction companies, put in place systems for thermal insulation, which allows great savings, until all’70 – 80%.
In addition to savings due simply to thermal insulation, you can implement construction methods that allow to warm the atmosphere or water in a sustainable manner, for example by using glasses created ad – hoc for the purpose or solar panels for heating large amounts of water.
In addition to space heating and water, do not forget the possibility of installing solar panels, can also be self-sufficient from an energy standpoint.

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