The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its new Relaxing Rituals™ line. Each blend of three different essential oils creates a special fragrance combination designed to soothe the mind, body and soul and provide an easy relaxing ritual that fits busy lifestyles. The Relaxing Rituals™ line offers a variety of options for creating a fragrant relaxation experience that is uniquely customized for each consumer. The new line includes warmer oils, reed diffusers, votive candles and tumbler candles in four new soothing scents. Relaxing Rituals™ is available now at more than 557 Yankee Candle retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and in select specialty retailers.
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Purina ONE® showed the world how to really work the runway, turning heads at this year’s New York Fashion Week with cats on leashes during the 2013 Fall Collection Show by Tracy Reese, one of America’s most celebrated designers, on February 10.
As part of the Purina ONE brand cat food’s True NatureTM of Cats movement and the launch of Purina ONE® SMARTBlend® Healthy MetabolismTM wet and dry formulas, Purina ONE is challenging misconceptions about cats, beginning with the idea they can’t be leash-trained.
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The Ad Council, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), announced today the launch of a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring Smokey Bear designed to raise awareness about wildfire prevention. As a continuation of the longest running PSA campaign in U.S. history, the new ads include the well-known tagline, “Only YOU can prevent wildfires,” and for the first time feature Smokey Bear rewarding Americans with hugs after acting safely with fire.
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LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in children’s learning tablets, today announced the launch of the ultimate kids’ learning tablet, LeapPad Ultra. The new LeapPad Ultra is kid-tough and works with LeapFrog’s unique library of more than 800 life-changing content experiences designed or approved by LeapFrog’s learning experts. LeapPad Ultra is kid-ready right out of the box with LeapSearch™ by Zui™, a proprietary kid-safe web browser that parents can trust. Unique to LeapPad Ultra, the seven-inch DUO TECH™ high-resolution screen is designed to help children learn to write using a stylus while supporting interactive touch experiences. Additionally, LeapPad Ultra features a sleek new look, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, and front and back cameras and video recorders plus 8 GB of storage for photos, apps, videos and more.
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Avon Products, Inc. announced today that actress Megan Fox will serve as the face of Avon Instinct, a duo of fragrances for him and her. The fragrances will launch globally beginning this fall in Europe, followed by the U.S. and other regions in 2014. An iconic beauty and a smoldering presence on screen and off, Fox is the perfect fit for the intensely exotic new scents – lush, fruity floral for Her and woody aromatic for Him. Evoking the intoxicating feeling of losing inhibitions and indulging desire, Instinct is an ode to the kind of sensuality that Fox embodies.
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Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement to accelerate the commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology.
The goal of the collaboration is to jointly develop a common fuel cell electric vehicle system while reducing investment costs associated with the engineering of the technology. Each company will invest equally towards the project. The strategy to maximize design commonality, leverage volume and derive efficiencies through economies of scale will help to launch the world’s first affordable, mass-market FCEVs as early as 2017.
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Six Flags Over Georgia prepares to take to the sky as the countdown begins for the launch of the park’s newest thrill ride, SkyScreamer. The park’s newest addition was previewed today by media and VIP guests. SkyScreamer opens to the public on Friday, May 24, 2013.
At 242 feet, SkyScreamer is 40 feet taller than the park’s mega-coaster Goliath, and will give passengers a thrilling view of the Atlanta skyline. Thirty- two riders will sit two across in open air swings while spinning to the top of the tower. At full swing, guests revolve in a 98-foot circle at speeds of 40 mph.
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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., a market leader and manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of four new holiday Yankee Candle® fragrances and five new holiday fragrances in its elegant Pure Radiance™ line. Capturing the holiday traditions that make this such a special time of year, the new fragrances evoke nostalgia for baking holiday cookies with the kids, celebrating with loved ones and appreciating that the best memories are homemade. These new fragrances are available for purchase immediately at more than 500 Yankee Candle retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops. With the variety of sizes and fragrances, these new options make the perfect addition to home décor this holiday season and the perfect gift.
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Levo League, the leading social network dedicated to helping Gen Y women build connections to elevate their careers, kicked off the launch of a revolutionary new mentorship platform with debut guest mentor Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of Thanksgiving Dinner Collection, a new limited edition collection featuring three true to life Thanksgiving fragrances: Turkey with Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce and Sweet Potato Pie. As only Yankee Candle can, the company has brought delicious traditions to life to commemorate the most celebrated meal of the year and give back to the military through a partnership with the USO.
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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its four new summer fragrances. Yankee Candle also launched its new limited edition Cool Pops collection, available while supplies last and featuring five new scents, scalloped lids and whimsical pop out labels. Inspired by the nostalgic appeal of playing in the backyard, going to summer camp, enjoying homemade ice cream, and being surrounded by sweet blooms, these fragrances will evoke warm memories of childhood summers. The new additions to Yankee Candle’s offerings are available for purchase immediately at more than 568 Yankee Candle retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops.
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In recognition of International Women’s Day, Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault and Avon Products, Inc. CEO Sheri McCoy announced that four global organizations and one government campaign have received 2nd Avon Communications Awards: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for their outstanding work to bring attention to the need to end violence against women. The awards, presented at the United Nations Headquarters during the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, are part of the Avon Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program, which has donated nearly $50 million globally to end violence against women since its launch in 2004.
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