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PANDORA offers tips to find a charming gift

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a last minute gift for that special woman in your life —whether a friend, family member, significant other or spouse? PANDORA, an international fine jewelry company, offers the following tips to ensure that the last minute gift is still charming and personal.

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• Select a gift that will last longer than a week: Chocolates or flowers seem like a great idea, but why give a gift that will only be around for a week or so? Consider long-lasting items, such as jewelry. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual Valentine's Day spending survey, more than eight in 10 gift givers (18.9%) will buy jewelry, up from 17.3 percent last year and the highest percent in the survey's history.
• Customize the gift to her style, likes, hobbies and favorite things: A little thought into her favorite colors, hobbies, activities, and even her style (e.g., classic, edgy, etc.) can go a long way to show her that you listen to what she says and pay attention to what she does.
• Tell AND SHOW her how you feel about her: A heart-filled or even humorous card is a great way to tell her how you feel. Make sure you also couple it with a gift that shows her how much you care, not just a gift that says, "I passed a flower shop on my way home."
• Build onto your past special memories with new ones: A piece of jewelry, like a PANDORA charm bracelet, provides an unforgettable way to capture favorite memories, and to select new charms for future special occasions and celebrations. It's a gift that keeps giving.

"With PANDORA, we try to make it easy to help every gift giver find a gift that is as unforgettable and unique as the special woman in your life," said Angel Ilagan, vice president, Marketing, PANDORA North America. "For the gift giver who doesn't know how to start selecting charms, our PANDORA gift advisor [www.PandoraGiftAdvisor] walks you through the process of selecting meaningful charms. Users can even print out the list and take it to one of the more than 2,000 U.S. retailers that carry PANDORA."

With the NRF estimating the average gift giver will spend about $74.12 this Valentine's Day on their spouse or significant other (up from $68.98 last year), PANDORA recommends the following jewelry ideas.

• Charms starting at $25. PANDORA offers hundreds of charms in sterling silver, 14K gold, Murano glass and wood — some which feature stones, enamel or two tone metals.
• Of course you'll need a bracelet for the charms. PANDORA offers macramé, colored cord, braided leather, sterling silver, 14K gold or two-tone bracelets to start building those special memories. Starting price point is $20.
• Heart-themed pieces of jewelry. New this month is an open work charm ($25) with hearts. PANDORA also offers rings, earrings and pendants featuring hearts.
• A fabulous pair of versatile sterling silver hoop earrings that retail for as little as $30.
• Rings that can be worn alone or as the centerpiece of stackable rings. Consider thinner, stackable rings, which start at $25, or a ring with a decorative stone, such as a garnet, onyx, pearl or even a carved pink shell.

In addition to selecting a meaningful piece of PANDORA jewelry, customers who spend at least $150 will receive a free Valentine's Day gift with purchase, such as a leather heart-shaped jewelry case. Participation and gift with purchase quantities may vary by retailer.

About PANDORA

PANDORA has been making its mark in the international fine jewelry industry for almost 30 years, and is world-renowned for its high-quality, hand finished design. The collections inspire women to embrace their individuality with romantic and feminine pieces that capture the unforgettable moments of life. The strength of the PANDORA charm bracelet is the detailed design, the high quality and the unique threaded bracelet system (U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507.) The affordable luxury collections include customizable charm bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and watches made from sterling silver and 14K and 18K gold with gemstones. Perfect for any occasion, PANDORA jewelry is sold in 55 countries on six continents in more than 10,000 locations, including nearly 500 PANDORA branded concept stores. To view the PANDORA collection, build a bracelet online or locate a jeweler, please visit PANDORA.net.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA employs over 5,000 people worldwide, of whom more than 3,600 are located in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewelry. PANDORA is publicly listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen stock exchange in Denmark. In 2010, PANDORA's total revenue was DKK 6.7 billion (approximately 1.2 billion USD). For investor information, please visit www.pandoragroup.com.

 

SOURCE PANDORA Jewelry

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCBB:"CWET") announced today that the Company sent the following Letter to their Shareholders of Record:

Dear Shareholders, It has been a little over a year since we completed our reverse merger and began trading as a public company under the stock symbol "CWET" and  I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with an update on our Company, and our business plans moving forward.

The Company has made significant progress towards our core objective and focus of becoming a leading provider of clean efficient green energy to the world communities at a reasonable cost without the destructive residuals of fossil fuel, while continuing to generate innovative technological solutions for today and tomorrow's electrical power needs.

As currently designed, the Company anticipates that each Downdraft Tower could generate enough electricity to power up to 1,600,000 homes using the guidelines set forth in the California Statewide Residential Appliance Saturation Study, 2004. As an independent power producer of clean renewable energy, the Company will not be selling power directly to consumers but rather to the grid.  The Company anticipates that each Downdraft Tower will be capable of generating 1,100 megawatts per hour of salable electricity to the grid.  One megawatt equates to 1,000,000 kilowatts of electricity. Currently, avoided costs per kilowatt in California are running approximately $0.11 per kilowatt hour.

We took our technology through the initial development stages with an internal engineering staff, and we have always been of the persuasion that it would be desirable to bring on board the brightest and most knowledgeable professionals to complete our project objectives. This team approach of aligning ourselves with a select group of experts from a variety of disciplines has proven invaluable in generating some of the critical data we have needed in order to proceed efficiently with an effective design and construction approach to our initial Tower. Our plan is to continue to seek and utilize the best outside consultants for our engineering needs.

Beyond our focus on environmental issues, the financial metrics of our project have been paramount. With the scientific and meteorological data we have generated, we believe that a smaller less costly initial Tower can be built while generating sufficient power and revenues to cover our project development financing criteria of a cash flow ratio of 2 to 1 for debt service. A substantial cost saving is now  possible in construction costs as well as time to completion  by using  a larger number of smaller self erecting Kroll Cranes along with high speed elevators. 

We have now identified and are pursuing 4 independent Tower site locations in North America, all of which have excellent climate, topographical conditions, reasonable access to water, and good accessibility. Our current goal is to place one or more of these sites under contract, contingent upon all approvals being obtained to erect the Tower.

We have continued to work diligently on our patent portfolio, those that are pending with USPTO and with the creation of additional enhancements to our already dynamic structure. As we progress along our development path with our team we are certain to see continued innovation worthy of intellectual property protection.

Through the operation of our Downdraft Tower we will be avoiding the creation of a large incremental amount of greenhouse gasses, allowing us to take advantage of the creation of substantial Carbon Credits. We are having those Carbon Credits analyzed for their potential market value, which we think could be substantial. In closing, as we continue to transition from a research and development stage to a full development company pursuing a project, we anticipate that more frequent communications will be coming forth.

Thank you for your support!Sincerely,

Ronald W. Pickett, President & CEOClean Wind Energy Tower, Inc.

About Clean Wind Energy, Inc.Clean Wind Energy, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc., has designed and is preparing to develop, and construct large "Downdraft Towers" that use benevolent, non-toxic natural elements to generate electricity and clean water economically by integrating and synthesizing numerous proven as well as emerging technologies.

Our Company's core objective and focus is to become a leading provider of clean efficient green energy to the world communities at a reasonable cost without the destructive residuals of fossil fuel, while continuing to generate innovative technological solutions for today and tomorrow's electrical power needs.

In addition to constructing Downdraft Towers in the United States and abroad, the Company intends to establish partnerships at home and abroad to propagate these systems and meet increasing global demand for clean water and electricity. Clean Wind has assembled a team of experienced business professionals, engineering and scientific consultants with access to the breakthrough energy research upon which this technology is founded and the proven ability to bring the idea to market. Clean Wind has filed several patents that the Company believes will further enhance this potentially revolutionary technology.  Clean Wind Energy, Inc. is based in Annapolis, MD, and is traded on the OTCBB under the symbol 'CWET.' For more information, please visit www.cleanwindenergytower.com.

Contact:Clean Wind Energy, Inc.1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Suite 300Annapolis, Maryland 21401Phone: 410-972-4713E-mail: Info@cwetower.comwww.cleanwindenergytower.com

Investor RelationsJody JansonPhone: (855) 848-6937Email: ir@cwetower.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsStatements included in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenues due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results, can be found in the Company's various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

SOURCE Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc.