Monthly Archives: October 2013

Art

Art Gallery Announces Dia Spriggs in Artist Showcase

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that wildlife artist Dia Spriggs is the gallery’s newest featured artist.

Jupiter, FL, USA (October 19, 2013) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce that wildlife artist Dia Spriggs is the gallery’s newest featured artist. Her artworks will now be featured and promoted in gallery’s Artist Showcase for the next 30 days.

Dia Spriggs is a self-taught wildlife artist living and creating her art in Florida. She lives with 13 cats, 2 dogs and 2 parrots, all rescue animals.

Dia considers herself to primarily be a wildlife/animal artist who excels in realistic animal paintings. In all of her works she tries to capture the heart and soul of that particular animal in their wonderful expressions. In addition, Dia also enjoys painting landscapes, abstracts and floral art.

Dia expresses the following about her art and her love of animals, “being very concerned with nature and the protection of wildlife, animal rescue and preservation of the natural habitat, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of any of my artwork are donated to such organizations that specialize in the protection of animals and our environment.”

Dia is a juried member of EBSQ+ and her works have been licensed and been used on calendars and her paintings have been sold throughout the United States and Europe. Dia is a long time member of the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery where she has competed and had her art accepted into more than 10 exhibitions since 2010.

She has also had her “Mangrove Egret” painting featured in the 2012 issue of “Culture” Magazine. She was also awarded a EBSQ Members Mention for their Art Show – Flower of the Month, May 2011 – “Liliaceae” Exhibition for “Water Lilly”. In addition, Dia was also awarded a EBSQ Members Mention for their “Uncertain” exhibition in May 2011 for “Oh Oh”. Dia’s website address is http://www.artbydia.net.

About Light Space & Time Online Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists. Their online gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Sports

SAFE International Launches New Ottawa Self Defense Website – Ottawa, ON Self Defense

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SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Ottawa Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Ottawa, ON, October 18, 2013 – (Straight Line PR) – Ottawa Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Ottawa Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Ottawa Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Ottawa Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties. Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Ottawa Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Ottawa, ON.

SAFE International offers Ottawa Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, pubic transit, walking, etc.

Ottawa Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn. It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact :
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Business

Rob Rueckert, New Devices and Wearables Group, Intel Capital, at Wearable Computing Conference 2013

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Building off of the momentum of past successful conferences, Golden Networking brings Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York City (www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, November 7.

New York City, NY, USA (October 18, 2013) — Rob Rueckert, Managing Director for the New Devices and Wearables Group at Intel Capital, will speak at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7. Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will feature insightful discussions:

– Key Features of Wearable Technologies
– A New World for Application Developers
– How Wearable Technologies Will Transform the Human Experience
– Wearable Computing and its Impact on the Technology Marketplace
– The Future of Wearable Computing Today

Mr. Rueckert is a managing director with Intel Capital, joining Intel in 2001. Prior, Mr. Rueckert spent 10 years in the software industry, 5 years as an engineer / CTO and an additional 5 years as a software consultant with Arthur Andersen. Mr. Rueckert has a BS in Information Systems from Brigham Young University and a MBA from the University of Chicago.

Since 1991, Intel Capital has invested more than US$10.8 billion in over 1,250 companies in 54 countries. Their company building focus has resulted in more than 200 of our portfolio companies going public on exchanges all over the world and over 300 being acquired or participating in a merger. Mr. Rueckert’s prior investments include:

– mFoundry (mobile payments) – Acquired by FIS
– Perceptive Pixel (multi-touch systems) – Acquired by Microsoft
– Accertify (Fraud Prevention Tools) – acquired by American Express
– Holdfast (Chinese online gaming) – acquired by Shanda
– Jajah (VOIP service) – acquired by Telefonica
– TobeSoft (Korean rich internet development platform) – IPO
– OpSource (SaaS Hosting) – acquired by Dimension Data
– InSync (Asset Tracking Software) – acquired by RFID Invest
– Arch Rock (Data Center sensor networks) – acquired by Cisco
– Datallegro (Data Warehousing Software) – acquired by Microsoft
– Financial Engines (Online Financial Advisory Services) – IPO
– TimesTen (real time data management) – acquired by Oracle
– Oblix (web services management) – acquired by Oracle
– Demantra (supply chain software) – acquired by Oracle

Wearable Computing Conference 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business and technology executives, entrepreneurs and investors:

– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 Frankfurt, November 21 (http://www.hftleadersforum.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London, December 5 (http://www.hft-leaders-forum.com)
– Compliance Leaders Forum 2013 New York City, December 12 (http://www.ComplianceLeadersForum.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2014 Singapore, January 9 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2014 New York City, May 6 (http://www.HFTExpertsForum.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2014 Chicago, October 9 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading.info)

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
+1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

Business

Future of Wearable Technologies Next November 7 at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference

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Building off of the momentum of past successful conferences, Golden Networking brings Wearable Computing Conference 2013 New York City (www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, November 7.

New York City, NY, USA (October 18, 2013) — The general public is eagerly anticipating the release of the wearable technologies. Although release dates are not set, supporters and critics alike want to learn more about these sought-after technologies. What steps are being taken to further improve the technology? How is the industry taking note of privacy and safety concerns? What are the expected changes that these technologies will bring upon? How far wearable technology can go?

These and more questions will be debated at Golden Networking’s Wearable Computing Conference 2013 (http://www.wearable-computing-conference.com), “Revolutionizing the Human Experience Through Next-Generation Technology”, to be held in New York City, on November 7.

Wearable technology is related to both the field of ubiquitous computing and the history and development of wearable computers. With ubiquitous computing, wearable technology shares the vision of interweaving technology into the everyday life, of making technology pervasive and interaction frictionless. Through the history and development of wearable computing, this vision has been both contrasted and affirmed. Affirmed through the multiple projects directed at either enhancing or extending functionality of clothing, and as contrast, most notably through Steve Mann’s concept of “sousveillance”.

The history of wearable technology is influenced by both of these responses to the vision of ubiquitous computing. We are now at an inflexion point in the advancement of the adoption of wearable computing. To expand the market for wearable technologies, it is necessary for developers and manufacturers to lead the world to show how the usage of these technologies can revolutionize every aspect of the human experience.

Topics that Wearable Computing Conference 2013 will discuss include:

– Key Features of Wearable Technologies
– A New World for Application Developers
– How Wearable Technologies Will Transform the Human Experience
– Wearable Computing and its Impact on the Technology Marketplace
– The Future of Wearable Computing Today

Wearable Computing Conference 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business and technology executives, entrepreneurs and investors:

– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 Frankfurt, November 21 (http://www.hftleadersforum.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London, December 5 (http://www.hft-leaders-forum.com)
– Compliance Leaders Forum 2013 New York City, December 12 (http://www.ComplianceLeadersForum.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2014 Singapore, January 9 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2014 New York City, May 6 (http://www.HFTExpertsForum.com)
– High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2014 Chicago, October 9 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading.info)

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
+1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

Entertainment

Men NOT Allowed to Say “NO” on Sadie Hawkins Day

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Sadie Hawkins Day allows single women to ask for what they want… and get it!

San Rafael, CA, October 18, 2013 — Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

Once a year single women can ask for whatever they want…and get it. At this year’s annual Sadie Hawkins Day Dance in the San Francisco Bay Area, Friday, November 15, 2013, 8pm-Midnight, men are not allowed to say no if a woman asks them to dance. The party is at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael CA. Contrary to popular belief, Sadie Hawkins Day does NOT occur on Leap Day. It happens every November 15.

“Single women have lots of complaints about single men,” says Rich Gosse, Chairman of The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. “One of the biggest is men who turn them down when asked to dance. How rude! At our Sadie Hawkins Day Dance, men will NOT have that option. Sadie Hawkins Day is a wonderful opportunity for single women to be assertive and get what they want in life, rather than follow the disastrous strategy of playing hard to get.”

Rich Gosse, author of eight books on dating, is available to the news media to discuss Sadie Hawkins Day in the context of bachelorettes fulfilling their romantic needs, by calling 415/479-3800.

Sadie Hawkins Day, an American folk event, made its debut in Al Capp’s Li’l Abner strip on November 15, 1937. Sadie Hawkins was “the homeliest gal in the hills” who grew tired of waiting for the fellows to come a courtin’. Her father, Hekzebiah Hawkins, a prominent resident of Dogpatch, was even more worried about Sadie living at home for the rest of his life, so he decreed the first annual Sadie Hawkins Day, a foot race in which the unmarried gals pursued the town’s bachelors, with matrimony the consequence. By the late 1930s the event had swept the nation and had a life of its own. Life magazine reported over 200 colleges holding Sadie Hawkins Day events in 1939, only two years after its inception. It became a woman-empowering rite at high schools and college campuses, long before the modern feminist movement gained prominence.

Adults of all ages are welcome. $10 at the door includes dancing to current hits and oldies. Dressy nightclub attire is recommended. Anyone who wishes more information about this and many more singles parties may visit http://www.ThePartyHotline.com or call 415/507-9962.

Media Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
415-507-9962
richgosse@richgosse.com
http://www.ThePartyHotline.com

Business

Motorists Given Parking Violation Warnings Less Likely To Reoffend

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FlashPark, a UK-based parking enforcement company has carried out a survey that shows motorists issued with parking charge notices, but given the chance to apologise, are much less likely to reoffend.

London, UK (October 18, 2013) — FlashPark, a UK-based parking enforcement company has carried out a survey that shows motorists issued with parking charge notices, but given the chance to apologise, are much less likely to reoffend.

A sample of 375 motorists who were issued parking charge notices by parking enforcement company FlashPark.co.uk had been asked for an undertaking not to reoffend at the same location in return for having the charge notice quashed.

The survey covered a six-month period up to 31st July 2013 and all of the motorists in the sample had parked illegally on private land and had subsequently appealed against their notices on various grounds.

Only 3 per cent of the sample reoffended in the two months following the apology, significantly lower than the reoffending level for those illegal parkers who were not given the chance to say sorry.

According to Costas Constantino of FlashPark, “this shows that the majority of the motoring public are basically honest citizens and are good for their word.

“We are looking at the possibility of sending out warnings instead of parking charge notices for first offences. Our business model still works as our services are paid for by the landowner,” he said.

Mr Constantino is the inventor of the world’s first ‘talking parking ticket’, a 30-second friendly audio warning that can be recorded by the issuer at the scene of the parking misdemeanour.

FlashPark is the first parking control company in the UK that issues warnings without charge notices – at a time when parking charges are at a record high cost.

Media Contact:
Costas Constantino
Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd
West Hill House
6 Swains Lane, Highgate
London N6 6QS
United Kingdom
0800 096 5757
flashpark@newsvend.com
http://www.flashpark.co.uk

Apparel & Fashion

The Collection, UB City and Sublime Galleria present the 4th Edition of ‘Trousseau Week’

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The ultimate one-stop wedding solutions destination for all brides and grooms to be.

Bangalore, India, October 18, 2013 — ‘Trousseau Week‘, South India’s most-awaited event for brides and grooms is back with its 4th Edition. The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria presents this annual forum, a haven that provides all the elements to make your dream wedding a reality.

‘Trousseau Week 2013’ will be on from 21 November to 01 December 2013. The 10-day long wedding festival will provide all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs under one roof, with the help of some of the trendiest international and national luxury brands in the world today.

Uzma Irfan – Conceptualiser & Organiser, Trousseau Week and Founder, Sublime Galleria adds, “Indians today are well-travelled and have immense global exposure. As a result, they are extremely well aware of the latest trends in fashion and designs. With rapid increase in the disposable incomes of a larger section of the population in India today, dream weddings are not limited to celebrities any longer. Most urban couples who are planning to tie the knot are doing everything within their means to get the best of venues, designer wear, hospitality, etc. to make their special occasion a memorable one. At ‘Trousseau Week’, we attempt to provide all this and more under one roof, with the help of some of the best brands in the market.”

This year’s theme is Emerald Green and every aspect of the venue, The Collection, UB City will be decorated to complement this theme and add to the elegance and beauty of the event. ‘Trousseau Week 2013’ will provide the best of wedding couture, wedding planners, designers, photographers, banquets, tourism boards and international & national luxury brands, all on one platform.

The event will commence with a Grand Opening Night, which will witness a Haute Couture Fashion Show by one of the leading choreographers in the country today, Marc Robinson. The best international and national models from the Fashion fraternity will showcase the latest in bridal and groom wear from some of the most sought-after global luxury brands. The high-end brands participating in the Fashion Show include The Collection, UB City’s in-house brands like Turquoise & Gold, Shimmer, Avirate, Samsaara, Kimaya, Corneliani, Hackett, Minawala and Diani Jewels, apart from AS Motiwala from Mumbai.

One of the biggest highlights of this event is participation by world-renowned Fashion Designer & Wedding Couturier, Tarun Tahiliani who will be presenting his much sought-after, distinctive wedding collection at ‘Trousseau Week 2013’. Those interested in meeting him personally to create bespoke wedding ensembles for their special occasion can take a prior appointment.

Another major attraction of this event will be the launch of AS Motiwala’s latest collection ‘ASM SHIEKHA’ in Bangalore. ‘Shiekha’ is an Arabic word, denoting ‘Princess/a lady with elegance and poise’. Only the best materials have been used to create each piece of this collection (VVS clarity F-colour diamonds/brilliant cut diamonds, Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, South Sea pearls and Radiant Cuts, among others). The most exclusive materials have been used, and therefore to maintain the opulence and rarity of each creation, this collection has been restricted to only a limited number of pieces. 18kt White, Yellow and Pink Gold have been used to craft this ethereal collection. Most of the pieces are hand-made and it has taken over 600 hours to achieve the design, casting, setting and final finishing of the product. AS Motiwala will be showcasing this exclusive collection from 22 to 24 November 2013, at Sublime Galleria.

AS Motiwala Fine Jewellery, recently reinforced its leadership position in the market by winning several coveted awards this year – ‘Luxury Retailer of the Year’ at the Economic Times Retail Awards 2013, ‘Global Achievers Award’ at the Asia Pacific International Awards 2013 and ‘The Editors’ Choice Award’ & ‘The Jury’s Choice Award’ for the ‘Diamond Vivaah Jewellery of the Year 2013 – All India’ at the Retail Jeweller India Awards 2013.

Lounges at Trousseau Week 2013:
The wedding festival will feature lounges dealing with all aspects of a wedding, including:
• Wedding Planners
• Wedding Venues/Destination Weddings
• Carriers (Airlines)
• Wedding Packaging/Gift Wrappings
• Indian Traditional Bridals
• Wedding Trousseaus (Luggage Accessories)
• Wedding Photography

Sponsors for the event:
Deva Wines is the official wine partner for the event.

About Trousseau Week:
Conceptualized by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Prestige Group & Founder, Sublime Galleria in 2010, Trousseau Week is a one-stop solution for all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs. Trousseau Week, which has grown to become a landmark annual event, was also awarded the ‘Biggest Fashion Event of the Year’ by Deccan Chronicle in 2011. You could visit the official website for more information – http://www.trousseauweek.com.

For further information:
Urmila Biswas / Lakshman Babu
Mobile: +91 98860 99736 / +91 98457 06155
Email: urmilabiswas@gmail.com / lakshman.babu@prestigeconstructions.com

Internet & Online

New Internet Start-up HotelDealsweekly.com Launched in Singapore

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EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd is pleased to announce the soft-launch of HotelDealsweekly.com an online reservation portal which recently launched in the Republic of Singapore.

Singapore, Singapore, October 16, 2013 — EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd is pleased to announce the soft-launch of HotelDealsweekly.com an online reservation portal which recently launched in the Republic of Singapore.

Offering content in 13 languages www.HotelDealsweekly.com is poised to become, in the next 18 months, a Top 10 OTA within the Asia Pacific region focusing on English, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Russian and Korean users. Other languages that are fully supported include German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch and Portuguese.

Both and Android and iOS application are currently under development, said Wolfgang Sladkowski, the CEO of EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd.

Contact information:
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
Wolfgang Sladkowski
+66 86 235 5903
info@hoteldealsweekly.info
http://www.hoteldealsweekly.com

About EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd was founded in 2010 with a fully paid capital of 250,000 Singapore Dollars. Key investors include Wolfgang Sladkowski, YM Raja Anor Shah, Zulinda Mahmod and Sy Lee Loh.

Contact:
Wolfgang Sladkowski
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
10 Anson Road
Int’l Plaza
#31-10 Singapore, SG
+66 86 235 5903
info@hoteldealsweekly.info
http://www.hoteldealsweekly.com

Art

Divanista LLC – Announces the Launch of Its Online Boutique, “We Don’t Follow Trends, We Create Them”

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Divanista announces the launch of its online boutique divanista.biz. Divanista is an online fashion boutique, that offers high-quality fashion with affordable prices for savvy women looking for stylish, elegant, and unique apparel.

Vero Beach, FL (USA), October 17, 2013 — Divanista is proud to announce the launch of its new online store, which is designed to close that gap between the coveted designer apparel and the customer.

From clothing to handbags, shoes, accessories, unique jewelry and more, Divanista has been described as “the finest, as well as limited, handpicked selections from up and coming designers from around the word.”

Divanista offers women an opportunity to shop fashion that is said to create trends instead of following them. “Our goal is to provide a fun, user-friendly and personal shopping experience to women who take pleasure in expressing femininity with a sophisticated style,” said Melissa Anderson, Owner.

Anderson has 10+ years of experience in sales, marketing and management; holds an undergraduate degrees from IRSC, FSU, and a graduate degree from AIU. “We don’t follow trends, we create them. Even though we’re based right here in Vero Beach, technology allows us the opportunity to operate globally.”

The company which is famous for direct shipping and local deliveries offers the opportunity to attend private parties and showings. “Shopping online is fun, but a fashion party with your best girlfriends is a blast,” said Melissa Anderson, Owner.

Divanista offers lots of options such as celebrity banadage dresses, bodycon dresses, maxi dresses, sexy red jumpsuits, blue tear drop skirts, safari/flower dress, and others. “We celebrate every woman, whether she’s a size-0 or full-figured and fabulous. Our styles offer a sophisticated way to break through the clutter,” said Anderson.

Learn more about Divanista by visiting www.divanista.biz. Friend them or follow them at www.facebook.com/divanista1, www.twitter.com/divanista1, or www.instagram.com/divanista1. You can also contact them at divanista17@gmail.com

Press & Media Contact:
Melissa Anderson
Divanista LLC
Vero Beach, FL – USA
(561) 603-0779
divanista17@gmail.com
http://www.divanista.biz

Entertainment

Tales of Life in the Suburbs Told by a Black Girl

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Author Aleisha Larrell says her new book Black Girl in a White World is a story of her life growing up near Flint, Michigan.

Houston, TX (USA), October 17, 2013 — Author Aleisha Larrell says her new book Black Girl in a White World is a story of her life growing up near Flint, Michigan. Since she was one of very few black children attending the Swartz Creek Community School District, Larrell said she always wondered “where do I fit?”

She wasn’t necessarily treated differently than the other children, but she said people often made ignorant comments. Black Girl in a White World is a funny, easy-to-read book that many people can relate to, Larrell said. The pages are filled with real stories about a young woman’s life experiences as a black girl in suburban America.

Published by Halo Publishing International, “Black Girl in a White World spotlights stereotypes people don’t even realize they show to the world,” said Publisher Lisa Umina.

Born Aleisha Larrell Oden on April 15, 1987, the author graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 2005. Her mother, Shirley Gentry-Oden, is retired. Larrell attended Michigan State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications in 2009. While never really seeing herself as having a writing career, Larrell said that after college, she became dedicated to writing stories about her life and started blogging them. “I tell honest stories about life that people can relate to,” said the new author who now is open to writing additional books.

Presently, she is living in Chicago. She hopes that one day her book might lead her to an opportunity to meet talk show host Chelsea Handler, a comedian known for honest frankness.

To reach author Aleisha Larrell, e-mail her at aleisha.oden@gmail.com

To order Black Girl in a White World, visit http://www.halopublishing.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
AP #726 / P.O. Box 60326
Houston, TX 77205-0326 – USA
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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