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ItsHot.com Unleashes a Whopping 80% Discount on All its Diamond Cross Pendants

January 27, 2012

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

ItsHot.com has come up with a whopping 80% discount on most of its diamond cross pendants wherein customers can now make huge savings this season. The beautiful collection of diamond cross pendants at ItsHot.com features intricate diamond crosses designs, ranging from classic to contemporary and includes popular pave diamond cross pendants and mens diamond cross pendants all crafted from solid sterling silver or 10K, 14K, 18K rose, yellow or white gold (every cross is available in different metals as per your preference) and encrusted with sparkling, genuine diamonds. From men?s pave diamond crosses to ladies fancy color diamond journey cross pendants, their selection of diamond cross necklaces is impressive and affordable at the same time.

But the most striking and lucrative offer of the time is an unbeatable discount of 80% on most of its diamond crosses. ?We manufacture most of the diamond jewelry that we sell ourselves and are selling it both retail and wholesale offering the highest quality, the best selection and prices in the diamond jewelry industry. Buying from us you are buying directly from the manufacturer without the middle man?, says ItsHot.com spokesperson.

At ItsHot.com, buyers are treated to an incredible array of diamond jewelry pieces at discount prices. Choose from their coveted jewelry product line having over 20 thousand different types of diamond jewelry and watches designs. Constantly expanding, this online retail is one of the leading manufacturers of men’s and women’s diamond jewelry in the US. Its reputation is known worldwide with their exports going to the Canada, Europe, South America and Southeast Asia.

With time, diamond cross pendants have become a benchmark for other fashion accessories. The universal symbol of love and faith is now adorned by millions of people around the world. It has in fact now become a trend to accessorize oneself with diamond cross pendants and make heads turn their way.

So customers do not need to wait any more. They can get their own diamond crosses at ItsHot.com at the discounted prices of up to 80% ! Visit ItsHot.com and take a pick from the huge collection. All diamond cross pendants sold here are guaranteed to be quality made and come with 1 year warranty and 30 days money back guarantee.

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Selfridges Announces Womens Designer Galleries – Art Meets Architecture in a High-Tech Fashion Environment

January 26, 2012

(PRWEB UK) 24 January 2012

In February 2012, Selfridges will unveil the first phase of its transformed Womens Designer Galleries in its London store. The new Galleries are inspired by the store?s neo-classical architecture. The space features an exclusive digital art gallery and next generation fitting rooms providing an elegant and contemporary backdrop for the sophisticated woman to select and personalise a high-end wardrobe.

Hidden away from the Galleries floor, high-tech fitting rooms offer the upmost privacy, serenity and natural daylight. Customers will chose from exclusive silhouettes and designer collections in an innovative and unique environment, surrounded by a constantly changing piece of digital art from British artist Daniel Brown, a pioneer in the medium who is known for his interactive installations. At the forefront of technology is the central fitting room mirror featuring three screens mounted together. The screens have built-in cameras that allow customers to capture an image or short video of themselves on each of the panels. The images can be viewed simultaneously allowing for outfits to be compared, colour decisions to be made and fit to be checked. Customers will also have the option of emailing the images for their own records, or to a friend for feedback on their choices.

?The Womens Designer Galleries at Selfridges will showcase some of fashion?s most exciting designers in a creative setting that embraces the expectations of today?s modern woman,? says Alannah Weston, Selfridges Creative Director. ?We know that our customers are sophisticated, global trend-makers and we look forward to presenting beautiful designer pieces in a serene and elegant environment.?

Customer experience is a key factor in the design, but also in the development of the service offering. Bespoke texts and emails can be sent to customers based on the designer clothes they choose, their tastes and purchasing habits when new products arrive. A dedicated ready-to-wear tailor will offer customisation directly on site.

Selfridges has curated exclusive looks from the very best of British and International design houses. The Galleries will present directional collections from a hand picked selection of both new and longstanding luxury designer collections, offering customers an advanced approach to dressing, encouraging them to personalise their choices by using high fashion pieces from different designer brands in one overall look. Eight dedicated Boutiques representing Chanel, Prada, Lanvin, C?line, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Dries Van Noten will be given an avantgarde edge through juxtaposition with the main edit featuring Haider Ackermann, Rick Owens, Maison Martin Margiela, Comme Des Garcons, Junya Watanabe, PLAY, Sacai, Ann Demeulemeester, AF Vandervorst and Gareth Pugh.

Selfridges Director of women?s clothing, Sebastian Manes says, ?We have been very specific in the designers we have chosen for the Womens Designer Galleries at Selfridges. The concept for the room evolved in tandem with the selection of these designers in order to offer customers the collections they will love and a place to discover exciting looks of each season.?

Designed by Jamie Fobert Architects, the room will feature 10 different types of marble combined to form an eye-catching floor. ?I was greatly inspired by the story of stone ? how marble has been used since the time of Trajan?s Column in Ancient Rome, to Michelangelo?s David and even Marble Arch in London,? says architect Jamie Fobert. ?Upon entering the space, customers will experience a room that is minimal, but feminine and graceful, yet strong.?

In celebration of the launch, Tanya Ling has developed a series of illustrations representing the modern luxury woman that will preview the space in-store. The Gallery will open in time for London Fashion Week in February 2012. Two further phases of the Womens Designer Galleries will launch in 2012 and 2013.

About Selfridges

Voted “Best Department Store in the World” at the Global Department Store Summit in New York, Selfridges London is a national institution with the most famous shop windows in the world. The Manchester and Birmingham stores bring the same creative customer experience and now Selfridges.com is positioned to create some magic online.

Across every single department, from food to fashion, home to beauty, Selfridges sets the standard for up-to-the-minute style, lasting quality and exceptional customer service, all with a dose of creativity, wit and flair.

What products can Selfridges offer? There?s a unique experience for every customer at Selfridges.com. Whether you?re looking for the latest designer fashion, must-have labels, mens designer clothes, gourmet chocolates, womens fashion, luxurious skincare, dresses, or mens jeans. Selfridges stocks the most-wanted brands such as Ralph Lauren shirts, G Star jeans, Paul Smith jackets, Vivienne Westwood coats and Marc By Marc Jacobs dresses alongside old favourites and world-exclusive products.

The business was founded by American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909 and was widely regarded as the first and best example of a modern department store. Gordon Selfridge ran the store himself until he retired in 1940. After several ownerships the company was de-merged from the Sears Group in 1998 and floated on the London Stock Exchange.

In 2003 W. Galen Weston purchased Selfridges and under his ownership Selfridges has become a unique UK destination for fashion, luxury and retail theatre known for its world-class yet egalitarian customer approach. In June 2010 Selfridges was named Best Department Store in the World by the IGDS (Intercontinental Group of Department Stores) and the IADS (International Association of Department Stores), a title which Selfridges holds until June 2012. Selfridges has four stores in London, Birmingham and Manchester (Trafford Centre, Exchange Square) and an online store delivering within the UK.

For more information, visit selfridges.com.

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The Rock and Roll Archive of George Shuba, Legendary Cleveland Music Photographer, Proudly Released by M&R Entertainment Merchandising Inc.

January 25, 2012

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

Cleveland has long been known as ?The Birthplace of Rock and Roll? and the proving ground for the many hopefuls that wished to follow that path. It was there that deejay Alan Freed bestowed the name ?rock and roll? on a new musical hybrid, and it was at the old Cleveland Arena that hosted the Moondog Coronation Ball, now widely regarded as the first-ever rock and roll concert. And it was Cleveland that the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, played his first show in the North, and Cleveland also played host to many great bands of the British Invasion: the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Kinks.

Fortunately, George Shuba was around to document this now historic period. He was the right man in the right place, a talented photographer who was there at Public Auditorium when the Cleveland police stopped a Beatles show in mid-performance. He was at the ‘Upbeat’ show when Simon and Garfunkel were the special guests. He followed Jimi Hendrix to a radio-station interview. He captured Keith Moon of the Who throwing his drumsticks out into the crowd and Jim Morrison of the Doors overdosing onstage. The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, even Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, they are all in this exclusive collection of limited edition prints.

George Shuba?s photographs tell the story of a time when rock and roll was still in its formative stages, a more innocent time. This limited edition print collection featuring over 135 images captures the magic of that period; they bring back dozens of memories and open up a window to an important part of rock and roll history. Please take a few minutes to view the George Shuba Collection. For detailed information on M&R?s product features please visit the ‘Detailed Features and Information’ web page. George Shuba has 48 photographs in the permanent collection of the world famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.

About M&R Entertainment Merchandising Inc.

M&R Entertainment Merchandising Inc. is a premier entertainment brand marketing company formed in 2004. The company focuses on high-end entertainment art, and collaborations with individuals and major organizations. M&R is a fully integrated company, controlling production, distribution and retail.

No collecting field is richer or more varied than photography and major institutions and private individuals are forming exceptional collections of these iconic images. M&R is dedicated to finding the most rare and iconic images from throughout the world. Classic art that will help you create your very own iconic collection for both pleasure and investment purposes.

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PhotoshopCAFE.com / Software Cinema Announces Shooting and Processing HDR PANORAMAS Video by Randy Hufford

January 23, 2012

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

PhotoshopCAFE.com, a leader in Photoshop and design training, and Software Cinema, a leader in Photographic training, announce the availability of Shooting and Processing HDR PANORAMAS, the latest release in their ever growing catalog of training videos. This collection of tutorials teaches photographers how to create stunning panoramas with an unparalleled range of tonality.

This ?instructional video includes lessons on: selecting the right gear, finding the ?no parallax? point of your camera, calibrating the Nodal Ninja, HDR Workflow, Tone Mapping and Photomatix Pro Batch Processing, and more.

From Randy – ?I am in awe of the world around me, and HDR allows me to capture, every detail, every color, texture and emotion. My passion is creating art that shows the world’s alluring beauty. When you add the ability of High Dynamic Range to a full sweeping panorama, you have a recipe for breathtaking photos that can stir the heart and soul. I welcome everyone to join me on this journey through the technical to the spiritual side of photography.?

Pricing and Availability

Shooting and Processing HDR PANORAMAS?is immediately available can be purchased as a DVD ROM or a digital download directly from PhotoshopCAFE.com at http://www.photoshopcafe.com/video ?for $ 49.99

About Randy Hufford

Randy is a Maui based artist and instructor. His great enthusiasm for photography is matched by a deep knowledge of the entire photographic process. From creating, printing, mounting and framing, Randy’s keen eye and attention to detail make him one of the most informative instructors in the business.

Randy is passionate about creating and selling his fine art images in galleries throughout Hawaii and the world. He shares his vision by teaching his methods at the Institute of Visual Arts in Maui. http://www.ivamaui.com

He has earned his Master of Photography and Craftsman degrees with the Professional Photographers of America, is a Digital Print Master, Photographic Artist and has been recognized twice by Kodak, with the Kodak Photographic Excellence Award.

About PhotoshopCAFE.com ?/ ?Software Cinema

PhotoshopCAFE .com is home to one of the world?s most popular Photoshop resource sites, PhotoshopCAFE.com, which boasts over 30 million visitors. Founded by Colin Smith a recognized digital imaging expert, author and instructor, PhotoshopCAFE produces professional level training materials for photographers, designers, videographers ?and digital illustrators ?In 2010 PhotoshopCAFE acquired Software Cinema a leader in the photographic training industry, to further its goal of providing professional level training to the imaging industry.

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New Fashion Jewelry Line Safeguards Men and Women from Electromagnetic Fields from Cellular Phones, Other Technology Devices

January 22, 2012

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

One of Northern California?s innovative energy medicine companies is now creating beautiful jewelry that protects the wearer from harmful electromagnetic energies that are often present in today’s high tech world.

HighChi Energy Jewelry is the ideal combination of divine beauty, bold sophistication, higher energy and subtle armor which provides protection from harmful electronic rays. HighChi Jewelry products are becoming known for their high quality, timeless design, and dramatic styles which combine the best of old world and leading edge technologies.

?HighChi Energy Jewelry is the perfect matrix of pristine and impeccably balanced energy,? says Deborah Stuart, founder and design director for HighChi, LLC. ?They are in essence 21st Century or New World talismans, to help people manifest what they desire most while protecting them from negative electromagnetic energy fields (Negative EMFs) generated by today?s wireless technology, especially cellular phones. Several independent scientific studies have shown that every piece of jewelry we sell has the capacity to protect and release stress from the wearer, creating a wonderful sense of well-being.?

According to Stuart, each piece is meticulously crafted according to Harmonic Resonance Technology, which activates a higher vitality and energy in body, mind and spirit while protecting the wearer form the harmful effects of negative frequencies generated by negative electromagnetic energy fields, and even lower frequency energies from others. Even more importantly, she says, HighChi helps people release their own harmful thoughts and feelings.

The HighChi Jewelry collection includes various lines?Sacred Geometry, Gods & Goddesses, Chi Charms, Harmonic Jewels, Men?s Collection and Power Pieces. In the Eastern Ayurvedic tradition, gemstones have been used for thousands of years, for healing, protection and prosperity. When gemstones are energized with HighChi Energy, their properties are amplified. These same energies were also considered the Sap in the Tree of Life in the Kabbalah. The Ancient Geomancers of Feng Shui in China also created these energies for the perfect alignment of body, mind, spirit and physical environments.

Through its extensive research, HighChi, LLC has developed a proprietary technology that can be used to energize nearly anything, including cars, apparel, and even cosmetics. The company is now licensing its six energy formulations to consumer product companies and manufacturers. The big picture vision is to create the most healing and transformative energy available and make it available to as many people as possible.

?We believe that negative EMF or ELF pollution is the biggest pollution on the planet right now, and independent studies show the important health and transformational related benefits of wearing HighChi Jewelry,? adds Stuart, a conscious entrepreneur and energy medicine pioneer who has called the Bay Area home for the past 16 years. ?Based upon the brilliant work of the fathers of subtle energy medicine, including Nikola Tesla, William Royal Rife, Dr. Wilhelm Reich, Dr. Albert Abrams, George Lakhovsky, and more recently Dr. Ibrahim Karim, we are standing on the shoulders of these giants and creating remarkable solutions. Our full time research and development efforts have allowed us to continually upgrade new and existing jewelry for the most optimal beauty and protection for HighChi fans.?

HighChi Energy Jewelry products retail between $ 49.00 and $ 699.00 at Exhale stores, Yoga Works and many other fine retail stores. For more information about the company and its entire HighChi Energy Jewelry collection visit http://www.HighChi.com or call (415) 868-9050.

Samples of artwork/product photography are available by request.

Media Contact: John Stellar or Kate Romero-Stellar / Stellar Communications (800) 858-2712.

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Tastier and More Nutritious School Meals at Lawrence UFSD

January 20, 2012

Islandia, NY (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Battling commercial forces glorifying unhealthy lifestyles is a constant struggle for parents and school administrators. With the rise of childhood obesity, schools are taking a more proactive approach to promoting a healthy lifestyle by increasing health classes, providing nutrition education and encouraging physical exercise. The Lawrence School District realized it was crucial to take an extra step to curb childhood obesity and partnered with Whitsons School Nutrition to offer more wholesome and delicious school meals at the district.

At the end of last school year, the Lawrence UFSD administration met with the parents to discuss the issues that concerned them. One of these subjects was school nutrition as parents and educators were alarmed by the rising numbers of overweight children. According to Gary Schall, Lawrence UFSD Superintendent, ?We wanted to provide better choices to our children that were more consistent with the nutrition messages we were trying to convey. That?s when we decided to overhaul our dining services and provide healthier and higher quality foods.? The district connected to Whitsons School Nutrition through the RFP process and has been enjoying their services since September 2011.

Since then, the Lawrence dining services have improved noticeably in quality and taste. For instance, meals are prepared with healthier ingredients without sacrificing flavor. This improvement has been acknowledged by the Lawrence students and has led to an increase in lunch participation. Even though the high school has an open campus policy, Alex Thomas, a sophomore in Lawrence High School, has noticed that ?more students are staying in and eating lunch in the cafeteria instead of the fast food places that exist near the school. You can tell the food is fresher and prepared carefully.? This change has also been observed during the breakfast services. Ms. Thomas said that ?Nowadays we have long lines for breakfast. Everyone wants to have the delicious egg and cheese sandwiches and muffins.?

According to Saidy McKenzie, a senior in Lawrence High School, another important change in the district?s dining services is the attitude of the cafeteria workers. She said that not only were the food service workers friendlier with the students, but it was also very apparent how proud they were of the work they are doing, ?You can tell they?re so happy to be working here. They are always smiling and making sure everything is clean and neat.?

On December 7th, Lawrence UFSD officials held a recognition ceremony where they presented certificates of appreciation to the Whitsons team at Lawrence for having improved the school nutrition services at the district. The award was presented to Michael Whitcomb, Whitsons Vice President and co-owner. Whitsons is a family-owned company with a business philosophy shaped by old fashioned family values.

About Whitsons

Whitsons School Nutrition provides a wide range of highly customized dining services to public and private schools, with a strong focus on nutritious, high quality menus made from fresh, wholesome ingredients. Whitsons has a long and proud history of excellence and growth since 1979 and currently ranks the 4th largest school nutrition company serving public schools. In addition to school nutrition, Whitsons? scope of expertise and services extends to: prepared meals, residential and healthcare dining, corporate dining, emergency dining and vending services.

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Magic Rosin Partners with Superstar Cellist Tina Guo to Introduce the Tina Guo Designer Line of Magic Rosin

January 19, 2012

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

It seems superstar cellist, Tina Guo, is everywhere these days. One of the busiest cellists performing today, her list of accolades is already so astoundingly long, and includes the who?s who of almost every musical genre, one might be surprised to learn she?s only 26 years old.

Also an artist, photographer and designer, Tina is now partnering with Magic Rosin, retailer of premium pine rosin for violin, viola, and cello, lending her styles to the The Tina Guo Line of Magic Rosin. The Tina Guo Line of Magic Rosin features images of Tina Guo, art and photography by Tina Guo, and an industrial line with steampunk rosin designs. The complete Tina Guo Line can be found at http://www.magicrosin.com/tinaguo.html

Tina Guo?s wide and varied career includes solos on the acoustic and electric cellos and the chinese instrument erhu on the soundtracks of Sherlock Holmes, Iron Man 2, Diablo III, CSI:NY, Red Riding Hood, and many more. She’s shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, John Legend, LeAnn Rhimes, Chris Isaak, Il Divo, and Michael McDonald.? She was recently featured as soloist on electric cello and erhu in a sold-out concert for Dreamworks with Hans Zimmer and John Powell of music from Kung-Fu Panda 2, Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek, and many other blockbuster movies.

She performed at the Grammy’s with the Foo Fighters, at the MTV Movie Awards, American Idol,?and with Brazilian guitarist Victor Biglione in a Jimi Hendrix Tribute Concert at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janiero.? She was featured on New Jack Swing Legend Al. B Sure’s new single, “I Love It” and appeared with him in Billboard Magazine.?.??

As a classical soloist, Tina has appeared with the San Diego Symphony, the State of Mexico National Symphony, the Thessaloniki State Symphony in Greece, the Bari Symphony in Italy, the Petrobras Symphony and the Barra Mansa Symphony in Brazil, and the Vancouver Island Symphony. Tina has toured Mexico three times, performing the Shostakovich, Dvorak, and Saint-Saens Cello Concertos. She?s performed?with violinist Midori Goto in Dvorak’s American String Quartet at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Tina is currently performing with the Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL by Cirque du Soleil World Tour, featured as the electric cello soloist. ?

With her busy performing career, Tina Guo requires a rosin that meets the demands of her rigorous playing schedule, one that?s dependable and can be used in playing all genres of music. “The partnership (with Magic Rosin) was natural. I love the quality and purity of the Magic Rosin formula, it?s just the right amount of sticky and smooth.?I also wanted to incorporate different designs, both more alternative and conservative, and plan on developing many more. It’s not just rosin, it’s collectable, useable art.?

Magic Rosin is a professional grade premium rosin for violin, viola and cello, formulated from only purified and modified pine rosins with no other ingredients or fillers giving it a sound professionals describe as clean and even. Along with the instrument and the bow, rosin is one of the most important tools necessary for playing a string instrument. Rosin has traditionally often included dyes, waxes and fillers, giving it a dark and often cloudy appearance.

Magic Rosin?s purity makes it almost clear, allowing the company to bring to the market for the first time rosins with a different look, including holograms, designs and sparkles. Magic Rosin is also customizable with customer photos for promotion and advertising or just for fun. No sparkles or colors are in the actual rosin, just on the paper below. More information about Magic Rosin can be found at http://www.magicrosin.com

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Sarah West, developer of Magic Rosin, describes the recent partnership with Tina Guo, ?We?re thrilled to be working with Tina. She?s a wonderful musician and instrumentalist. She?s also a really interesting person. Not only is she a cellist, she?s a composer, writer, photographer and artist. Her designs are beautiful and edgy and lend a touch of hip to Magic Rosin.? And as a teacher, it?s wonderful to hear some of her young fans describe the different ways she?s inspired them?

Currently there are 7 designs in the Tina Guo line of Magic Rosin.?

Magic Rosin comes in two sizes: medium and mini. Dealer and Distributor pricing and customization is available.

For more information about Magic Rosin, please visit http://www.magicrosin.com or call 1-877-58-MAGIC.

Sarah West, cellist and developer of Magic Rosin, studied at the Juilliard School of Music and at the University of Minnesota. In 2004 she was honored with the Master Studio Teacher/Teacher of the Year award by the Minnesota Chapter of the American String Teacher?s Association. She lives and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota, teaching, performing, and making rosin.

Magic Rosin

Sarah West

P.O. Box 18563

Minneapolis, MN 55418

http://www.magicrosin.com

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Wondering What to Wear to the Great San Francisco Pillow Fight This Valentine?s Day? Ask Skunkfunk and Get 50% Off

January 17, 2012

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 14, 2012

What started in 2006 as a Valentine?s Day flash mob at Downtown San Francisco?s Justin Herman Plaza is now the Great San Francisco Pillow Fight. Skunkfunk, purveyor of eco-friendly fashion in Manhattan and San Francisco, is helping cupid?s warriors stylishly gear up for battle. Starting today, customers who say ?Pillow Fight? will get half off this season?s fashions.

The Manhattan and San Francisco clothing store Skunkfunk (also online at http://www.shopskunkfunk.com) offers urbanites eco-friendly fashion, including convertible clothing that can be instantly redesigned for different occasions. What starts as an action-ready pillow fighting outfit can be transformed into an evening ensemble fit for a romantic dinner after the battle.

Reusable bags made from Skunkfunk fabric remnants, free with the purchase of two clothing items, complete the look?and are a great way for fashionistas to smuggle their fluffy weapon of choice into the fray.

?The only ?down?side of spending Valentine?s Day in the City is the Great San Francisco Pillow Fight at Justin Herman Plaza,? said Kyle Retzik, owner of Skunkfunk North America. ?Pillow fights can be fun and sexy?just make sure your pillow is soft, and don?t hurt anyone.?

San Franciscans are invited to stop by Skunkfunk?s Valencia or Haight locations to find the perfect Valentine?s Day outfit. The Spanish-born purveyor of fine clothing is applauded for using eco-friendly fabrics and ethical distribution practices that harmonize with the environment.

Skunkfunk works hard to bring positive change to three areas of their fashion industry: people, planet and prosperity. Textiles are carefully chosen based upon their impact to the environment, and include recycled polyester, organic cotton, and Lyocell.

RECYCLED POLYESTER

Polyester comes from crude oil, a natural scarce resource with a low renewability ratio. Recycled polyester is processed in a less energy intensive way than creating virgin fibers, and it?s a perfect option to give a second life to post-industrial remains or post-consumer plastic waste.

ORGANIC COTTON

Organic Cotton is a natural fiber cultivated without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides or fertilizers, and is not genetically modified.

LYOCELL

Lyocell is a light and silky textile made from regenerated cellulosic fiber that comes from eucalyptus wood pulp. The biodegradable fiber is extracted under a sustainable closed-loop process that saves energy.

For more information about holiday shopping at Skunkfunk, ShopSkunkFunk.com, or any of Skunkfunk?s products, call (415) 692-7678, go to http://www.shopskunkfunk.com, or visit one of their three stores located at 1475 Haight Street (Haight-Ashbury) and 302 Valencia Street (The Mission) in San Francisco or 181 Orchard Street (SoHo) in New York City.

About Skunkfunk

Skunkfunk is a Spanish-born New York and San Francisco clothing store that specializes in environmentally-friendly women?s, children?s and men?s clothing. Skunkfunk has stores in San Francisco, New York City, various European cities and online. Their clothing is also sold in multi-brand stores throughout the United States.

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Bridging Two Worlds: Portraits of American Indian Youth

January 16, 2012

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

Futures for Children is sponsoring a special photo exhibition by award winning photographer and author Kim Ashley, Bridging Two Worlds – Portraits of American Indian Youth. Opening reception will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. and this exhibition will continue until March 31, 2012 at The Artistic Image located at 312 Adams St, SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This exhibition is open to the public.

Professional photographer, Kim Ashley, spent five summers on assignment for Futures for Children, an Albuquerque-based organization that serves Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, Hopi, Navajo, Mescalero Apache, and Pueblo tribal communities in New Mexico and Arizona. Since its founding in 1968, Futures has provided mentoring, training, and educational services to more than 20,000 American Indian students and their families.

This photo assignment took Kim to 22 Indian villages throughout New Mexico and Arizona and gave him unprecedented access to Native children living on reservations. The result is a unique portfolio of fine art photographs of Native youth, the future leaders of their communities.

?All the photos were candid and improvisational,? said Kim. ?Oftentimes, the weather was a major factor of the shoot, with 40 mile-per-hour winds, runaway tumbleweeds, and glaring sun. But the fun part was the sense of community and goodwill that was always present. Aunts, uncles, moms, dads, and grandparents often joined the shoot, carrying blankets, pottery, and water, and offering their support. Their many kindnesses made the shoots very special. I also enjoyed working with the children and young adults. I admired the way they bridged two worlds?the traditional and the modern?respecting tribal culture on the one hand while also adapting to mainstream innovations in selective and, sometimes, humorous ways.?

The Bridging Two Worlds exhibit (February 3 through March 31, 2012) includes over 70 images creatively presented in an audio-video production and displayed on a large-screen television. In addition, 25 portraits of American Indian youth are presented in traditional gallery frames as well as on canvas, giving the images a distinctive look and painterly quality.

Founded in 1968 by Dr. Richard Saunders, a sociologist and educator, the mission of Futures for Children is to enhance the quality of educational experiences for American Indian students through leadership training and mentoring. Today, 98% of the Indian children served by its Friendship Program graduate from high school while 54% go on to college. To learn more about Futures for Children, please visit http://www.futuresforchildren.org.

Kim Ashley is an award-winning photographer from Albuquerque. He served as a photojournalist in the US Army during the Vietnam era and recently retired after 20 years of teaching at the college level. He is the author of the photo and travel guidebook, Photographing Albuquerque, and he currently teaches six popular workshops on digital photography at The Artistic Image. For more information about Kim, please visit http://www.kimashleyphotos.com.

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Nikon Announces the D4 DSLR — a More Powerful DSLR

January 15, 2012

NYC, NY (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

B&H Photo will be one of the first retailers to stock the new Nikon D4 Digital SLR camera designed to meet the needs of ardent photographers who demand outstanding performance, reliability, and unparalleled levels of control and versatility. Nikon is also introducing a ground-breaking AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens.

As the landscape of professional imaging evolves, Nikon continues to deliver superlative performance in both still photography and video. Enter the new flagship of Nikon?s legendary D-SLR lineup: D4, a marvel of speed, accuracy, image quality and intuitive design. Engineered for professionals who demand uncompromising performance in compromising conditions, D4 strikes an ideal balance between resolution, sensor size, image processing and ISO range. Its newly designed FX-format sensor and EXPEED3 processor enable image capture up to 10fps and with full AE/AF performance and Full 1080p HD video. Combine that with cutting-edge metering and autofocus systems, intelligently designed controls, an ultra-rugged camera body and multiple connectivity options, and D4 liberates the world?s top-notch photographers and multimedia artists to excel in their field like never before.

This new flagship DSLR offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10/11 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.

Speed and accuracy

D4 offers a level of speed and accuracy. With its carefully selected FX-format 16.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, paired with Nikon?s powerful EXPEED3 image processor, results deliver stunning stills up to 11 fps. A 91,000-Pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III sensor partners with Nikon?s Advanced SRS to deliver unmatched accuracy in every frame. Add a faster, more responsive 51-point AF system for a camera that can keep pace with you.

Superior quality you expect from Nikon

Nikon?s FX-format (36.0mm x 23.9mm) CMOS image sensor delivers 16.2 effective megapixels of resolution for exquisite detail. Each of this remarkable sensor?s 7.3-micron pixels is designed to collect maximum light to produce stunning images and video across D4?s broad ISO range of 100 to 12,800 (expandable down to 50 and up to 204,800). Expect the highest image quality in bright and dark shooting. Plus, EXPEED3 image processing yields the most faithful colors, tones and a wide dynamic range.

To sustain peak performance in the most demanding environments, D4?s body, exterior and mirror box are comprised of strong yet lightweight magnesium alloy. Thorough measures are taken to seal and protect against invasive moisture, dust and electromagnetic interference.

The Nikon D4 is ready to record broadcast-quality video and audio. Choose from three multi-area modes; full HD D-Movie (1080p) video formats: FX, DX or the new 2.7x crop mode?all at 16:9 aspect ratio. Manual exposure control helps keep the same look from start to finish. Built-in HDMI lets you view footage on an external monitor or record uncompressed 8-bit 4.2.2 footage directly to an external recording device. Even take 2MP stills simultaneously while filming.

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