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The 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
Gift Bag Goes Eco-Friendly

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
kicks off the awards show season when the ceremony airs LIVE on VH1, Monday,
January 7 at 9:00 PM. Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley will host the ceremony
held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

The Broadcast Film Critics' Association (BFCA) created the Critics' Choice
Awards to recognize excellence in cinematic achievement. Historically, the
Critics' Choice Awards are the most accurate predictor of the Academy Award
nominations.

The winners are not the only ones that will win big at this year's show.
Attending talent will receive gift bags including 24 items worth more than
$8500. Many of this year's gift bag items support the nationwide green
initiative ranging from environmentally friendly cosmetics, to children's
furniture and bedding, to an eco-friendly resort stay.

Alternative (www.alternativeapparel.com) is a premium lifestyle apparel
brand inspired by and created for free-thinking people. To celebrate the 2008
Critics' Choice Awards, Alternative is gifting Men's and Women's Alternative
Earth tees, accompanied by a gift certificate to redeem an Alternative/Alternative Earth item of choice. A percentage of all sales of Alternative Earth products are donated to environmental organizations across the world. Brentwood Skincare will provide a gift certificate for 2 one-hour facials at Brentwood Skin located in Santa Monica, California and will also gift products from this all-natural skincare line which uses a natural Vit-K
preservative. At Brentwood Skincare, they use rich raw materials and 100%
natural essential oils in their products.

Dirt Candles will be gifting a 10oz organic soy candle along with a $100
gift card. Dirt Candles are made with GMO-free, USA grown soybeans, essential
oils, natural isolates, floral absolutes, natural exudates, organic cotton
wicks and recycled packaging. El Naturalista will be giving attendees a
certificate to the Montana Avenue store location in Santa Monica to choose
from their selection of men's and women's shoes. Products can also be viewed
on www.elnaturalista.com.

Del Forte Denim will be gifting a pair of their 100 percent organic cotton
premium denim apparel. Del Forte Denim has partnered with The Sustainable
Cotton Project, which has been building bridges between farmers,
manufacturers, and consumers to pioneer markets for certified organically
grown and sustainable cotton since 1994. A portion of Del Forte Denim's
proceeds will go to support The SCP. Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash,
Colorado is providing a two 50-minute spa treatments and a two-night stay for
two at the all-new Lodge at Devil's Thumb Ranch. The Lodge, built in the style
of classic national park lodges, features upscale, traditional Rocky Mountain
furnishings and appointments with unparalleled valley, mountain, and
Continental Divide views and privacy. Just 90 minutes from Denver, Devil's
Thumb Ranch is situated on 5000 acres of raw Colorado and offers two dining
venues, year-round outdoor pool & hot tubs, a spa, Nordic skiing and
snowshoeing, ice skating, fly fishing, biking, hiking and horseback riding.
www.devilsthumbranch.com

All recipients will also be given an English Retreads messenger bag.
English Retreads puts a new twist on the messenger bag as it's made from 100%
recycled rubber. Fifi & Romeo, one of LA's favorite lifestyle brands, will be
gifting the recipients their recycled cashmere scarves featuring brightly
colored designs and dog bone motifs, all handmade specifically for this event.
Fifi & Romeo is celebrating its 10th anniversary of making whimsical designs
out of recycled cashmere for home, babies, pets and adults.

Five Four One Denim will be giving each guest a pair of their jeans.
Launched in 2007, the ONE FIVE FOUR campaign is an initiative created to bring
awareness to the environment. Inspired by global warming and the deteriorating
state of the environment, Five Four has implemented several programs as a
brand to be more environmentally conscious. Buttons are made of recycled wood,
reinforced by organic cotton thread which is hand stitched. All Hang tags are
100% recycled paper only utilizing Soy based inks.

Gabriella Francesca's 22 karat gold dipped choker features her signature
chunk chain combined with gold cylinder twists which showcase a detailed
pendant using recycled iridescent glass stone. This eclectic design is made
especially for The Critics Choice Awards and captures the beauty of a vintage
piece, while giving it an edgy modern twist. Gabriella Francesca's designs
include necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.

GOLD & WOOD Eyewear will be gifting recipients sunglasses from their
luxury eco-friendly collection for fashion conscious individuals. GOLD & WOOD
makes every effort to be ecologically sensitive, and pro-active in protecting
our environment. Kangol will include headwear from its spring collection. They
continue to explore eco-friendly ways to create headwear. Specifically
Kangol's bamboo styles, made from earth friendly yarn, spun from bamboo
fibers, and organic bedford styles, created from organically grown cotton.

Lucky Earth will gift one bottle of "waterless" carwash with 3 micro fiber
towels and a courtesy gift certificate for a free waterless carwash at the
recipient's home or office. Lucky Earth "Waterless" Carwash is a green, non-
toxic product that cleans, polishes and protects both the interior and
exterior of cars while saving water, eliminating run-off and protecting the
health of the planet. Guests will also receive Mineral Fusion products
including Gloss on the Go Kits; Stunning Eye Shadow Trio; Sparkle Bronzer;
Hydration Mist; Blender Brush and Eye Definer Brush. Exclusive to our
formulation is our commitment to extending skin care benefits through color.
Their formulations deliver unsurpassed coverage, broad-spectrum UV protection
and assist in combating free radical damage. The products are a fusion of
earth elements and organic ingredients designed to deliver beauty with every
application.

The artisans at Mohop are delighted to craft a pair of custom handmade
sandals for each gift recipient. Mohop sandals are environmentally friendly,
comfortable, and best of all allow nearly infinite design options with just
one pair of wooden soles. Netflix, the world's largest online movie rental
service, is pleased to offer a 12-month complimentary subscription to the
service. Norton's all-in-one security software, Norton 360, will be gifting
two codes for the attendees to use to download Norton 360 software. Each code
is good for 1 year of protection and 2GB of online backup storage, so their
information is always secure.

Q Collection Junior, the latest venture from Q Collection
(www.qcollection.com), will be gifting an $150 gift certificate for their
children's furniture and bedding. Q Collection Junior is the country's leading
resource for stylish, healthy and environmentally-friendly children's
furniture and bedding. Q Collection Junior is the only children's furniture
and bedding line recommended by Healthy Child Healthy World, the leading non-
profit organization helping parents find non-toxic and
environmentally-friendly products for their children.

Founded 50 years ago, Shaklee will be gifting recipients with laundry
products from its Get Clean(TM) line -- offering non-toxic and natural
cleaning choices that are safe for you, your home and the planet -- including
Shaklee Get Clean(TM) Fresh Laundry Liquid Concentrate, HE Compatible; Shaklee
Get Clean(TM) Nature Bright(R) Laundry Booster and Stain Remover; and Shaklee
Get Clean(TM) Soft Fabric Fragrance Free Dryer Sheets. Recipients will also be
invited to receive the Shaklee Get Clean(R) Starter Kit -- the equivalent to
keeping 108 pounds of packaging waste out of landfills and eliminating 248
pounds of greenhouse gas.

Simple Brand is providing a gift certificate for a pair of their ecoSNEAKS
and also providing their blot toe organic cotton messenger bag and jute
shopping bag. In addition to looking great, ecoSNEAKS(TM) use recycled car
tires, organic cotton, and PET (think plastic bottles water bottles) so they
leave better ecological footprint than ordinary sneaker. In their efforts to
green their operations, The Sports Club/LA has moved forward on a number of
environmentally responsible initiatives. In honor of these initiatives and
this year's Critics Choice Awards, they have planted trees on behalf of the
talent as an offset to their carbon emissions and as a commitment to the
community.

The Natural Dentist will be giving guests products from their line which
is the first consumer brand created to address oral health with whole body
health in mind. The Natural Dentist's product line offers clinically proven,
natural oral care products that promote healthy gums and provide a safe and
healthy alternative to mass market products -- many of which contain alcohol,
harsh chemicals, preservatives, and artificial dyes, flavors and sweeteners.
To toast the participants of The Critic's Choice Awards VeeV will be gifting
each individual 4 bottles of VeeV. VeeV, the world's first acai spirit, is the
first certified carbon neutral spirits company and also the first to donate $1
per bottle sold back to Rainforest Preservation through their Sustainable Acai
Project. Acai is the Brazilian super fruit loaded with antioxidants (57% more
than pomegranate and 30 times the amount in a glass of red wine) that Oprah
recently hailed as her #1 super food calling it the most nutritious fruit on
the planet.

Eco-chic label Viridis Luxe offers fashionistas luxury with a conscience.
The 100% bamboo dress gifted for the Critic's Choice Awards is a great example
of Viridis Luxe's classic clothing with a fashion-forward twist. The line was
started when the designers felt compelled to start a company that provides
consumers a chance to buy chic and stylish clothing made from sustainable
fibers.

For more information and a complete list of nominees please log on to
criticschoice.vh1.com.

"The 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards" is executive produced by Bob Bain
for Bob Bain Productions and Joey Berlin for Berlin Entertainment. Lee
Rolontz serves as executive producer for VH1.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to
them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and
public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the
U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1
Soul and VSPOT, VH1's broadband channel. Connect with VH1 at www.VH1.com.
Contacts:

Lori Bogin/VH1
212-846-7131
lori.bogin@vh1staff.com

Scott Acord/VH1
310-752-8075
scott.acord@vh1staff.com

SOURCE VH1

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About Shaklee Corporation
For 50 years, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium quality, natural nutrition, and personal care products, environmentally-friendly household products, and state-of-the-art air and water treatment systems.  In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral™ certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 750,000 Members and Distributors worldwide and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and soon, in China.  For more information about Shaklee, visit Shaklee.com.