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The Elections are Here! It is Time to Take a Stand! It is Time to VOTE!

As the largest democracy in the world goes to elections this month, Prestige Group associates with a Bangalore-based Designer to put together a campaign to get every Citizen of India, to go out and Vote!

Bangalore, India, April 09, 2014 — 2014 will witness one the most critical and decisive elections in the history of India. It’s time to shift from passive acceptance to active participation. YOU VOTE. YOU DECIDE. is a call to action campaign, propelling urban, educated India to come out and vote. Design has immense power to impact change. By transforming the billboards in the city of Bangalore through this bold and thought-provoking campaign, Tania Singh Khosla, a city-based designer, (Founder of Brand Design Firm tsk Design) has attempted to prod people out of their lull, to take notice, think and then hopefully, act.

It is estimated that there are around 100 million first time voters this year, and through this campaign Tania, tries to play her part by creating an impact in dressing up the city for the upcoming elections. The massive billboards across the city will provide an exciting and potent canvas for the YOU VOTE. YOU DECIDE. campaign.

The Prestige Group, recently voted as one of the most trusted brands in Indian Real Estate, is helping Tania & her team dress up the city, as a part of its CSR Activity. The company will share a few prominent billboards earmarked for their routine promotions across the city, for this initiative. “Through this campaign, we wish to remind citizens that voting is the absolute power that each one of us has in deciding the country’s and our own future. Prestige’s commitment to quality has been derived from taking responsibility for our actions. It is with this in mind that we wish to impress upon the citizens of our city too, and remind them about their responsibility towards the country” says Uzma Irfan, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group.

In response to the fervor of the current election, the clutter of political debate and character bashing, this is an attempt to make people sit and take notice of a SIMPLE and powerful thought: we are ALL deeply concerned about the future of India – our future. EACH one of us is empowered to decide that future through the voice of our vote. We should CELEBRATE this freedom – it is a privilege. We can do this by exercising our RIGHT to vote…

Remember YOU VOTE. YOU DECIDE.

Power this Campaign

Please log onto
Behance (http://www.behance.net/youvoteyoudecide)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/YouVoteYouDecide)

Companies who wish to join this campaign and dress their billboards to encourage eligible citizens to vote, please contact info@tsk-design.com.

About Prestige Group:
The Prestige Group is one of the most trusted brands in Indian Real Estate, a reputation it has earned over the last two and a half decades. Founded in 1986, the Group is now headed by Irfan Razack, along with brothers Rezwan, in the role of Joint Managing Director & Noaman, as Whole-time Director. Prestige has expanded its presence to several cities in South India including Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mangalore, and Mysore apart from Bangalore, where it has established a strong foothold. Having completed 169 Projects spanning a total developed area of over 51.37 million sqft, Prestige has 65 ongoing projects comprising around 56.94 million sqft & 28 upcoming projects, totaling 31.15 million sqft, which include Apartment Enclaves, Shopping Malls and Corporate Structures.

Prestige’s aggressive growth plans in the Residential, Commercial, Retail, and Hospitality Sectors in the cities of Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mangalore, and Mysore has endowed these cities with Malls, Townships, Tech Parks, Golf Developments, Luxury Villas and SEZ’s that are world class edifices raising living and working standards exponentially. The undoubted quality and distinction of Prestige properties have drawn accolades from real estate award juries both nationally and internationally, including the coveted FIABCI award.

Press & Media Contact:
Ms. Urmila Biswas
+91 98860 99736
contact@marchingantsllp.com
http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

Appliance Repair Chicago Beast Rated

James Dolbeare outlined the proven formula for success utilized by AAA Appliance Service Center of Chicago.

Park Ridge, IL (USA), April 02, 2014 — James Dolbeare is CEO of AAA Appliance Service Center of Chicago. Because of his extensive commercial and household appliance repair experience and proficiency, he has been called “Mr. Fix It”. He has been featured in newspaper and magazine articles, on television and in documentaries. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

Recently he spoke before a group comprised primarily of savvy real estate investors and landlords. He was asked to address the issue of what constitutes a good home appliance repair company. For in-depth information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-of-Chicago-AAA/1384198471804927

In his response, James Dolbeare outlined the proven formula for success utilized by AAA Appliance Service Center of Chicago. He stated that in today’s commercial appliance repair and household appliance repair markets a firm must have extensive resources to adequately serve the public. The days where a neighborhood handyman can be expected to safely repair all the various brands of appliances with their complicated mechanisms and circuitry are long gone. A good company, such as AAA Appliance Service Center of Chicago, maintains a large and extensive library of technical and services manuals covering all the major brands of appliances. Smaller repair businesses cannot keep up with this requirement.

Secondly, the CEO explained, is the quality and professionalism of the personnel who actually repair the appliances. AAA Appliance Service Center of Chicago uses only factory trained technicians who are knowledgeable and experienced tradesmen. Inside of each of their trucks are hundreds of the most commonly used replacement parts so that customers do not have to wait days for the repair to be completed. By contrast, many repairmen have to first determine what the problem is, then go back to their shop and order the part. This increases the total cost and repair time. Dolbeare also added that with modern circuitry, it is important to have a trained technician perform the repair for safety reasons. All too often in the past incompetent persons made repairs which resulted in fires with resulting loss of life and property.

About AAA Appliance Service Center:
AAA Appliance Service Center is the premier commercial, medical and household appliance repair firm in the greater Chicago area. Many consider the company synonymous with Appliance Repair Chicago Best Rated. They can be reached at 888-966-1950.
Submitted By: Right Now Marketing

Submitted By: Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Contact Information:
James Dolbeare
AAA Appliance Service Center®
416 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068 – USA
Phone: (888) 966-1950
Fax: (847) 823-6001
info@flashnewsrelease.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

Washer Doesn’t Agitate And Washing Machine Leaks Are Two Common Home Appliance Problems That Are Analyzed By AAA Appliance Repair Of Schaumburg

Homeowners Can Often Make The Washing Machine Repairs Themselves, But Often Experts Must Be Called.

Schaumburg, IL (USA), April 02, 2014 — AAA Appliance Repair of Schaumburg continued the company’s policy of offering free advice on common household appliance malfunctions by addressing two common problems. First, many homeowners notice when a defective washer doesn’t agitate. Possible solutions for the problem are as follows: Examine the agitator solenoid and the surrounding wiring. If anything appears amiss, this device might need to be replaced. Secondly, inspect the belt as it might need to be tightened or loosened.

A second common problem is the washing machine leaks. Some of the causes are hoses that have been chewed by rodents. Inspect them to make certain they are in sound shape. Occasionally the drain hoses are too high and can be easily repositioned by the homeowner. Over a period of time gaskets can become defective. Take a look at them, and if it appears water is leaking, have them replaced. Occasionally cracks develop in the housing of the water valve and the valve must be replaced.

Often an appliance repair is a little too complicated for the average homeowner and AAA Appliance Repair of Schaumburg should be contacted for service at 888-966-1950 or visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-of-Chicago-AAA/1384198471804927

For more information on advice on how to repair a household appliance visit:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

A good how-to example on how to clean refrigerator condenser coils can be found at:http://www.emailwire.com/release/127832-How-To-Clean-Refrigerator-Condenser-Coils-To-Maintain-Efficiency.html

More information regarding the many services offered by AAA Appliance Repair of Schaumburg can be found at:http://www.yelp.com/biz/aaa-appliance-service-center-park-ridge

AAA Appliance Repair services Schaumburg, IL 60159, 60168, 60173, 60193, 60194 areas.

AAA? offers discounts on appliance repair of all major appliances for:
* Senior citizens
* Religious organizations
* Municipalities
* Townships and other civic organizations
* School districts
* Extended warranty companies/third party warranty
* Corporate partners
* Repeat customers
* Police, fire and military discounts are gladly given to all those who serve this nation in uniform

About AAA Appliance Service Center®:
James Dolbeare operates AAA Appliance Repair. Since 1950, their factory trained technicians have provided appliance repair and installation services. They are factory authorized for most major brands and licensed by the Cook County Consumer Affairs Department. Their technicians are skilled at refrigerator repair, freezer repair, oven repair, range repair, dishwasher repair, washer repair, and dryer repair.

Submitted By: Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Contact Information:
James Dolbeare
AAA Appliance Service Center®
416 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068 – USA
Phone: (888) 966-1950
Fax: (847) 823-6001
info@flashnewsrelease.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

AAA Appliance Repair Of Wheaton Announces Program To Fight Rising Costs Due To Gas Price Fluctuations

New Effort To Save Loyal Customers Money Is Just One Of Many Benefits Offered By AAA Appliance Repair Of Wheaton.

Wheaton, IL (USA), April 02, 2014 — AAA Appliance Repair of Wheaton announced a new program at deflecting the damaging effects of gas price fluctuations. While explaining the rationale for the money saving program, CEO James Dolbeare stated:

“We strive to provide the highest quality service to earn your loyalty. As a thanks for choosing us, we have a program focused on delivering great benefits for our clients. At the core of our progress is the ability for our clients to receive discounted rates, expedited service and service features.”

For more information on the program visit:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

This program aimed at saving loyal customers money is in addition to many reduced rates and special discounts offered by the firm. For example, AAA Appliance Repair offers special discounts to senior citizens, and members of the military, police and fire departments for more information on special discounts visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-of-Chicago-AAA/1384198471804927

The firm constantly strives to assist consumers money saving tips on preventive maintenance of appliances. For an example on how to clean your refrigerator coils visit: http://www.emailwire.com/release/127832-How-To-Clean-Refrigerator-Condenser-Coils-To-Maintain-Efficiency.html

AAA Appliance Repair services Wheaton, IL 60187, 60188, 60189 with factory-trained technicians and offers a 1 year parts and labor warranty.

CEO James Dolbeare said his company, established in 1950, is constantly striving to develop new ways to save loyal customers money and expects to disclose to the public the existence of any such new program once it is developed.

About AAA Appliance Service Center®:
James Dolbeare operates AAA Appliance Service Center®. Since 1950, their factory trained technicians have provided appliance repair and installation services. They are factory authorized for most major brands and licensed by the Cook County Consumer Affairs Department. Their technicians are skilled at refrigerator repair, freezer repair, oven repair, range repair, dishwasher repair, washer repair, and dryer repair.

Submitted By: Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Contact Information:
James Dolbeare
AAA Appliance Service Center®
416 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068 – USA
Phone: (888) 966-1950
Fax: (847) 823-6001
info@flashnewsrelease.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

AAA Appliance Repair CEO James Dolbeare Nationally Recognized As “Mr. Fix-It”

“Mr. Fix-It” Called Upon To Offer His Expertise On Matters Affecting The Appliance Repair Industry On A Nationwide Basis.

Winneteka, IL (USA), April 02, 2014 — AAA Appliance Repair of Winneteka CEO James Dolbeare has been called “Mr. Fix-It” for about two decades ever since the name was ascribed to him in a Chicago Tribune article.

CEO Dolbeare lives up to the name of “Mr. Fix-It”. He has been called in as an appliance expert for several Hollywood movies including “Groundhog Day”, “Only the Lonely”, and “Home Alone: I and II”. He was prominently featured as an appliance repair expert in the national PBS television broadcast: “Ozone: The Hole Story.

Nationally recognized for his expertise in the appliance repair industry, he is regularly called upon to speak on a variety of matters ranging from financial and management to technical questions regarding the many household, commercial, and biomedical appliances his company services. He also offers free advice on preventive maintenance for household appliances.

For an example on how to clean refrigerator coils visit:http://www.emailwire.com/release/127832-How-To-Clean-Refrigerator-Condenser-Coils-To-Maintain-Efficiency.html

For an example of how to change your refrigerator water filter visit: http://www.emailwire.com/release/127823-AAA-Appliance-Repair-Offers-Instruction-On-How-To-Change-A-Refrigerator-Water-Filter.html

Time after time AAA Appliance Repair has emphasized that it offers these free services in gratitude to its loyal customers who have been patronizing the firm since its establishment in 1950. It provides a 1 year parts and service warranty and utilizes factory trained technicians. Additionally, many individuals and groups qualify for special discounts.

For more information on AAA Appliance Repair visit:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

AAA Appliance Repair services the entire Winneteka, IL 60093 area

About AAA Appliance Service Center®:
James Dolbeare operates AAA Appliance Service Center®. Since 1950, their factory trained technicians have provided appliance repair and installation services. They are factory authorized for most major brands and licensed by the Cook County Consumer Affairs Department. Their technicians are skilled at refrigerator repair, freezer repair, oven repair, range repair, dishwasher repair, washer repair, and dryer repair.

Submitted By: Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Contact Information:
James Dolbeare
AAA Appliance Service Center®
416 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068 – USA
Phone: (888) 966-1950
Fax: (847) 823-6001
info@flashnewsrelease.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

Jax Taylor Releases His New Sweater & Shoe Collection

Reality TV star, Jax Taylor, has teamed with XCALIBUR Shoes to produce a wide assortment of premium handmade shoes ranging from Calfskin Sneakers to Formal Dress.

Los Angeles, CA (USA), April 01, 2014 — Reality TV star, Jax Taylor, has teamed with XCALIBUR Shoes to produce a wide assortment of premium handmade shoes ranging from Calfskin Sneakers to Formal Dress. The collection has received rave reviews.

The Jax Taylor Shoe Collection is currently sold at www.xcaliburshoes.com.

Jax also plans to release Outerwear featuring his famously design inspired chunky knit sweaters for both men and women. His outerwear will be available for purchase online in April/May of this year at www.xcaliburshoes.com. The sweaters’ two main designs are classic cardigan button-ups and modern shawl collar pull-overs that come in all major colors and sizes. The material used is Italian Cotton yarns that are handmade in the USA for a premium blend of comfort and premium quality. Jax also has cotton blend sweaters ranging in all major price points.

The lace-ups “Arthur “and “Arthur Red Tip” can be obtained in black as well as in bordeaux with it`s tip in light red. The classy model suits every outfit. The brilliant surface made of genuine calfskin and the rolling seam reflect unique perfection. can not be wrong with wearing this pair of exclusive dressy mens lace-ups.If are looking for the certain something go with the red tip. Neat elegance is presented with this model. The change from dark bordeaux to light scarlet red is entire.

The oxford brogue wingtips are masterworks. This is a revolution in the design, color and feeling of the mens wingtip shoes. The design team and Jax made the perfect mix of colors and material.“Imperial Metallic” is combining black and silvergenuine italian leather or is all in metallic blue. Both show their individuality and pertness. The owner of these shoes shows his sense of fashion and style. On another level can find the “Imperical Tone.” These two are real art putting together genuine Italian calfskin and calf suede. One is combining red and black leather together with black suede. This gives the shoe its own aura. This classy shoe suits every outfit and gives it an amazing touch. The other one is representing the same elegance. Maroon and orange brown genuine calfskin leather make this shoe lighter and give it a warmer feeling which is also supported by the softness of the beige suede part. The different pieces of these wingtips are put together in a breathtaking way. The patterns on the shoes are harmonious and imposing but still not exaggerated.

The suede loafer “Lady of the Lake II” is very classy and represents quality and style. It is the 2nd edition of the best selling suede loafer “Lady of the Lake”. This is the shoe for every occasion. It is a mens comfort shoes as well as a mens work shoe. The medallion in silver is a kind eye-catcher with the emblem of Xcalibur Shoes. The browncalf suede is dark enough to suit black cloth as well as light or colorful once. They are the uncomplicated kind of shoes. Never wrong but always fashionable.

Jax’s collection will change view of shoes. It goes from inconspicuous to extraordinary all in a classy, stylish way. On top of this they are handmade quality from the best material and therefore deliver the most comfortable walk will ever have. There is a shoe for everyone, for every outfit and every situation; created with harmony, elegance and fashion. This remarkable work has to be part of every man’s closet.

Media Contact:
Off The Rip Productions
1-855-546-4887
info@xcaliburshoes.com
http://www.xcaliburshoes.com

First Ever Arizona Sports Fan Expo to Feature Six of Arizona’s Top Professional Sports Teams Under One Roof

Susan Ratliff Presents announced today that they have retained Black Dog Promotions as the publicity and media relations agency for the Arizona Sports Fan Expo.

Glendale, AZ (USA), April 01, 2014 — Susan Ratliff Presents announced today that they have retained Black Dog Promotions as the publicity and media relations agency for the Arizona Sports Fan Expo.

The inaugural Arizona Sports Fan Expo will take place at the University of Phoenix Stadium on June 28-29, 2014. Arizona Sports 620AM (flagship radio partner of the Cardinals, Suns, Diamondbacks, and Coyotes) is the premiere media and promotional partners for the interactive fan festival and sports enthusiast expo.

As part of the event, the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers will feature interactive activities and showcase team personalities, cheerleaders and mascots at their booths. Hundreds of exhibitors with sports oriented products and services will sell, demonstrate, and display their wares on the 160,000 sq. ft. stadium floor.

Features will include The Ultimate Fan Cave, a Tailgate Party Pavilion, Video Gaming Wall, Sports Photo Booths, The Money Zone and Kids Camp. Live entertainment will occur on multiple stages and include team chef demonstrations, player autograph and photo sessions, education seminars and panel discussions. A live sports memorabilia auction will be a highlight on Saturday.

Arizona Sports Fan Expo creator Susan Ratliff stated, “We are thrilled to have Scott Kelly and Black Dog Promotions on our team. By having strong promotional support, and interactive elements from the local professional sports teams, we feel the event will offer something for sports fans of all ages”

Tickets are only $12 for adults, $10 for active military and seniors with ID Kids 12 and under FREE. $2 discount coupons will be available online. University of Phoenix Stadiums Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Exhibit space is available starting at $499 for non-profits and $859 for a 10×10 space. Sponsorships are available and can be customized for interested companies.

For additional information please visit http://www.AZSportsFanExpo.com

For sponsorship, vendor or partnership opportunities contact Scott Kelly at 480-206-3435480-206-3435 or via email scott@blackdogpromotions.com

Press & Media Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284 – USA
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

XebiaLabs Appoints John Dumalac as General Manager, North America

XebiaLabs today announced its plans to take the company to the next level of growth with the appointment of its first General Manager for North America, John Dumalac.

Boston, MA (USA), April 01, 2014 — On the heels of an explosive year that saw a 140% increase in revenue, XebiaLabs today announced its plans to take the company to the next level of growth with the appointment of its first General Manager for North America, John Dumalac. The former Intel and Red Hat executive will be responsible for spearheading XebiaLabs into unchartered new territories, creating channel relations and developing a high-performance sales organization. The hire comes at an opportune time, as the company plans to double its headcount and open a new sales office in London.

“We’re very fortunate to have someone with John’s talents join the company as its very first General Manager,” said Coert Baart. “With our plans to expand aggressively, John is exactly the type of decisive, experienced leader we need to evangelize the benefits that a truly automated Continuous Delivery model brings to the entire value chain of building, packaging and testing software.”

John brings 20 years of sales leadership and management experience as a proven leader in identifying top talent and elevating sales team performance through enablement and execution. He was most recently Vice President Global Sales & Channels with TATA Consultancy Services, DS&S Group, based in Santa Clara, Calif., responsible for all DS&S sales and channels. Before that, he was the Managing Director of Sales, West Region, for Red Hat, Inc., where he quadrupled revenues for the open source leader. Prior to Red Hat, he was Senior Director at Intel Corporation in Boston, managing the East Region Intel Solution Services team. He spent his early years at Baan prior to its acquisition by Infor.

John has received multiple awards and recognitions for his sales leadership achievements from Red Hat, Intel, and Infor (Baan) and is very active in the Silicon Valley startup community. He is also a former member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and earned his BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts/Lowell. He currently resides in the Bay Area with his wife and three children.

About XebiaLabs:
XebiaLabs is the leading provider of delivery automation software that helps enterprises deliver higher quality software faster and more efficiently. XL Platform combines deployment automation, on-demand environment provisioning, Agile test management and enterprise release management for DevOps and Continuous Delivery. Using XL Platform, organizations reduce development applications costs, accelerate application time to market and bridge the gap between Development and Operations. Headquartered in the U.S., XebiaLabs has a world-wide network of sales offices and partners. http://www.xebialabs.com

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Essex, MA – USA
+1 (978) 768-6888
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.xebialabs.com

Iranian Revolution Sparks Tale of International Intrigue and Adventure

This intriguing tale is the subject of The Chabahar Incident, a fictional novel based on the late 1970s Iranian Revolution.

Houston, TX (USA), April 01, 2014 — The dichotomy of an all-powerful Shah, seemingly fully backed by the United States, and an aging Imam on a prayer rug in Paris is troubling to six very powerful world bankers who seek the assistance of John Wingate, a wealthy shipping company heir to avoid financial disaster. This intriguing tale is the subject of The Chabahar Incident, a fictional novel based on the late 1970s Iranian Revolution written by retired construction industry engineer Dick Jacobsen who was living in the country at that time.

Readers will be fascinated with millionaire playboy, John Wingate, the son of a major shipping company president whose job is to efficiently and strategically move vessels in and out of the world’s ports. Jacobsen said the character is loosely based on his handsome and dashing uncle, a World War II US Naval Flying Ace who enthralled him while growing up with his tales and lifestyle.

“Wingate’s office is a Pan Am first class seat, a five star hotel room, a construction hooch, a Bedouin tent or a company ship’s stateroom. He has a penchant for beautiful women and delights in their company,” Jacobsen said.

The author said he took six months off work in 1980 and began writing The Chabahar Incident but realized he needed to return to the construction industry to pay his bills. “Basically the fear of not having food on the table, prompted me to quit writing and go back to construction work,” Jacobsen said. He spent his career traveling the world engineering huge construction projects including freeways across the earth, military bases in Israel, an airport in Kuwait and embassies throughout the world.

But Jacobsen said he never lost “the amazing burning passion for writing” and so after retiring, he dusted off the pages he’d written decades before and completed The Chabahar Incident, recently published by Halo Publishing International.

“The Chabahar Incident is filled with adventure, romance and fascinating characters that will keep the reader interested from beginning to end,” said Halo International Publisher Lisa M. Umina. “Jacobsen’s personal experience lends credence to the story.”

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.halopublishing.com

About the Author:
Dick Jacobsen is a native of New York who has resided in California since age 12. A retired construction industry engineer, he graduated from San Jose University with a major in Civil Engineering and minor in English Literature. Now working on a second novel, he presently resides in Redding, California, with his wife, Joyce. To reach author Dick Jacobsen, e-mail him at jakenjgirl@aol.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
1031 Cherry Spring Drive, AP 726
Houston, TX 77038 – USA
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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Odd Collection of Christmas Ornaments Inspires Artist

Message is to Celebrate Differences and Focus on Christ.

Houston, TX (USA), April 01, 2014 — Jesus is taking a back seat when Christmas is celebrated, according to Anna Jurinich, author of the new book The Christmas Odd Box. She would like to see Christians focus more on the basis of their faith rather than the chaotic commercialism that has evolved.

“The central theme that flows through the story is about Jesus and His message of love,” Jurinich said. The idea for The Christmas Odd Box came to her one year while putting away her Christmas decorations. As she placed the box lid on her collection of “odd” ornaments, she said aloud, “you guys be good in there.” “They were all odd, and I meant for them to be good to each other,” Jurinich said. “I was thinking about how the box imitated the world we live in, all of us being so different.”

A native of Zadar, Coratia, Jurinich arrived in the United States with her family in 1958 and settled in New York. She attended art school and became a prominent artist. Jurinich has received numerous awards and accolades for her work, which is exhibited in museums and galleries in New York as well as internationally. An art instructor for many years, Jurinich also has illustrated several children’s books and a cookbook, which she created with her husband, Giampaolo.

“I’m a painter. I never really thought of myself as an author,” she said. But, she kept getting little messages that she needed to write The Christmas Odd Box. Naturally, the talented and admired artist created exquisitely illustrated whimsical characters to tell the story of The Christmas Odd Box, now available through Halo Publishing International.

“This book is sure to spark the imagination and invite the young reader to contemplate Jesus’ message that we love one another,” said Publisher Lisa Umina. “Jurinich created a beautiful, original and insightful book that is truly a unique piece of art.”

Jurinich said it was a relentless idea that was interrupted numerous times by her daily life, being a painter, a teacher, a wife, raising two sons and caring for her mother. “But there was always a strong determination to bring this book to fruition.” She wants Christians to focus on Christ, especially when they celebrate Christmas.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.halopublishing.com

About the Author:
Anna Jurinich continues to paint and lives in New York, near the Long Island Sound. Her e-mail address is info@christmasoddbox.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
1031 Cherry Spring Drive, AP 726
Houston, TX 77038 – USA
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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