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Jaguar ‘Trousseau Week 2014’ All Set to Celebrate the Diverse Cultural Beauty of the Traditional Indian Wedding

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Presented by The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria and supported by the Prestige Group, Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will be on from 21st to 30th November 2014.

Bangalore, India, November 19th, 2014 — India is probably the only country in the world to boast of such a widely diverse population, comprising of people from different religions, cultures and communities. With varied traditional wear, rituals and customs, India is also considered an extremely colorful country, with more than two thousand ethnic groups, living together in unity. The 5th Edition of ‘Trousseau Week’ aims to celebrate the rich cultural diversity and traditions of the Indian wedding.

Presented by The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria and supported by the Prestige Group, Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will be on from 21st to 30th November 2014. 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 on one hand, and Indian artisans and weavers on the other.

Sharing her thoughts on this year’s line-up of activities, Uzma Irfan – Additional Director, Prestige Group and Founder, Sublime Galleria said, “One of the most beautiful qualities of the Indian culture is that it is inclusive. The younger generation is not just limiting themselves to their own rituals and customs, but celebrating all traditions and festivals across communities as one unit. Also, with a rapid increase in the number of inter-religious and inter-communal marriages, people have started adopting the best from all cultures across the country. This year, ‘Jaguar Trousseau Week’ will focus on the rich culture and heritage that defines an Indian wedding, with special emphasis on the artisans who have helped keep our traditions alive by their contribution to the handloom/handwoven industry.

About Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014:
An Indian wedding today includes the most fun rituals from all cultures and is an amalgamation of activities leading up to the actual wedding. The ‘Sangeet’ ceremony, which was primarily a North Indian custom, has now found its place in every wedding across the country. And even though people have adopted the Western culture with fervor in India, what has remained constant is traditional clothes and jewellery, donned by everyone – family and friends alike, during the various wedding ceremonies. This year’s Trousseau Week pays a special tribute to the artisans who have contributed immensely to keep this industry alive. The festival will provide an opportunity to all visiting UB City to try their hand at some interactive weaving, guided by a weaver, at a handloom that will be installed there. Pragati Mathur – Textile Designer and Weaving Artist who is bringing this to UB City will also be available to accept orders for the elusive handloom/handwoven sarees, shawls, dupattas and wall textiles, etc. Orders can be placed on the basis of samples available for visual reference. In addition, Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will provide the best of wedding couture, wedding planners, designers, wedding photographers, banquets, tourism boards and international & national luxury brands, all on one platform.

This year’s theme is “The Traditional Indian Wedding” and the fluid expanse of The Collection, UB City will be transformed to complement this theme. The space will be accentuated with theme-based installations like an enormous wedding cake, a bejeweled groom pagdi, photo frame hangings, and an in-lit elephant sculpture. Smaller rituals will also be depicted using similar installations. For example, a giant groom mojri will be installed for the ‘Joota Chupai’ ceremony, larger than life kaliras will be installed to speak of the associated ceremony, and a decorated swing will be installed to signify yet another South Indian custom – ‘Oonchal’.

Lounges at Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014:
In its 5th Edition, ‘Trousseau Week’ has truly surpassed all previous benchmarks. With participation from stalwarts of the fashion design industry like Neeta Lulla, Raghavendra Rathore, JJ Valaya and Satya Paul, the event this year is a dream come true for brides and grooms to be. Now to plan the perfect wedding couture for their dream wedding, they will not have to travel to either Mumbai or Delhi. They can interact with the best designers in India and try out their latest collections, all in UB City. In addition, soon to be brides and grooms can also check out the sought-after F-Type and XJ models of Jaguar, which will be present at The Collection, UB City throughout the event.

The Harman Luxury Audio Group in association with Audisee is bringing the pinnacle of home cinema experience to Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014. An exclusive acoustically treated Luxury Theatre Room is being organized at Soul City, Oakwood. This will feature a 7.2 channel calibrated home cinema system from JBL Synthesis – one of the finest brands in Luxury Audio. The legendary Harman brands, coupled with the technical expertise of Audisee ensure that true cinema experience can be brought into one’s home.

Sl. No. | Lounge | Category | Dates

1. 3-D Design Décor – Dinaz Noria | Wedding Planner | 20-30 November

2. Emirates | Airlines/Tourism | 20-30 November

3. Aloft | Banquets/Pre-wedding Celebrations | 20-30 November

4. Amos Moses Photography | Wedding Photographer | 20-30 November

5. Manikantan Ramanath | Wedding Photographer | 20-30 November

6. Harman Luxury Audio Group – Audisee | Luxury Audio Equipment | 28-30 November

7. A.S. Motiwala | Fine Jewellery | 21-23 November

8. JJ Valaya | Designer | 20-24 November

9. Neeta Lulla | Designer | 20-29 November

10. Raghavendra Rathore | Designer | 20-24 November

11. Satya Paul | Designer | 20-30 November

12. Prestige The Man Store | Designer Boutique for Men’s Apparels & Accessories | 20-30 November

13. Pragati Mathur | Exclusive Handloom/Handwoven Apparels | 20-30 November

14. Angsana Oasis Spa & Resorts | Spa for Pre & Post Wedding Treatments and Therapies | 20-30 November

15. Mirrors & Within | Nail Art & Kerastase Rituals | 22-30 November

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About the Opening Night:
The Opening Night of Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will depict a modern day full-fledged ‘Big Fat Indian Wedding’. It will feature Seven Acts that encapsulate the idea of ‘seven Steps To Forever’ – a plethora of Indian wedding cultures and traditions that showcase the life of a wedding through customized entertainment acts that will portray simple stories of joy and union. The seven acts will include:
* A Grand Proposal
* Punjabi Roka
* Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
* Muslim Mehendi
* Band Baja Baraat
* Christian Wedding Vows
* Reception Party

Adding to the magic of the entertainment planned is the fact that it will be performed by world-renowned dancer, Terence Lewis’s troupe, who are being flown down from Mumbai, exclusively for this. Terence Lewis is known as the master of Contemporary Dance and has become a household name since he became a judge on ‘Dance India Dance’, one of the most popular and respected reality dance shows in India.

All the brands housed within The Collection, UB City will be an integral part of the acts: Brands include Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Canali, Corneliani, Crabtree & Evelyn, Davidoff, Diesel, Diani Jewels, Emporio Armani, Estee Lauder, Ethos Summit, Good Earth, Hackett, Hartman, Imagine, Jimmy Choo, Lalique, Lladro, Louis Vuitton, Minawala, Michael Kors, Mirrors & Within, Montblanc, Oma, Omega, Paul Smith, Rado, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, Shimmer, Tag Heuer, Tumi, Turquoise & Gold, Villeroy & Boch, Zimson.

Another major attraction of this event will be the launch of reputed award-winning jewelers – A.S. Motiwala’s latest collection, ‘ASM Aisha’, created exclusively for Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 in Bangalore. A.S. Motiwala will be showcasing this ethereal collection at Sublime Galleria from 21st to 23rd November 2014.

About ‘ASM Aisha’:
Comprising regular occasion wear, the pieces from this collection have been designed to create a special look and appeal to women for all occasions. The collection pays tribute to diamonds of all shapes and is desirable for its contemporary designs and world-class craftsmanship. These pieces are rare and unique with a distinguished aura of their own.

Additional Events:
* Oberoi Hotels (21 November 2014)
Bhuvan Ravishankar – Pastry Chef, Oberoi Hotels will conduct a demonstration of two easy-to-make mini desserts ideal for a bridal shower. Tasting portions of the same desserts will be available for the audience. In addition to this, there will be dummy wedding cakes on display to showcase the varied wedding cake options available at the Oberoi.

* International Jazz Festival (27-29 November 2014)
The first of its kind in Bangalore, the Total Environment Jazz Festival will showcase International Jazz contemporaries like James Carter, Helen Sung and Yuri Honing among others across Mainstream, Funk, Afro and Latin Jazz.

* Pink Floyd Tribute Band (30 November 2014)
Audience at UB City will be entertained with a Pink Floyd Tribute Band on Sunday – 30 November 2014.

Sponsors for the Event:
* Jaguar – Title Sponsor
* A.S. Motiwala – Co-Sponsor
* Prestige Group – Supported By
* Harman-Audisee – Associate Sponsor
* Black Dog Sparkling Water – Associate Sponsor
* Peroni – Associate Sponsor
* Oakwood Premier Prestige – Hospitality Partner
* Phase 1 – Event Partner
* Fever 104FM – Radio Partner

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 wedding festival for all brides and grooms to be, was also awarded the ‘Biggest Fashion Event of the Year’ by Deccan Chronicle in 2011 and ‘Lifestyle Event of the Year’ by WOW Awards 2014 for ‘Trousseau Week 2013’. Visit the Official Website of Trousseau Week for more information – http://www.TrousseauWeek.com.

For further information:
Urmila Biswas
Mobile: +91 98860 99736
Email: contact@marchingantsllp.com
URL: http://www.TrousseauWeek.com

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Relationship Expert Says “Like Yourself – Like Your Marriage”

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Speaks on Self Worth While Releasing Second Book.

Mora, MN (USA), October 22, 2014 — Lisa Cassman, a licensed counselor, author, ordained minister and speaker, says men and women need to learn how to like themselves. She says liking yourself makes all the difference in any relationship, especially marriage. She recently wrote her second relationship book, “The Light in Your Eyes,” published by Halo Publishing International. It’s a poetic journey with her husband.

“When you learn who you are, you can learn to like yourself, then you can give more in a relationship instead of taking all the time,” says Cassman. “When both a husband and spouse can learn to do this successfully they can have a happier marriage.”

Research shows that self esteem is a huge issue globally, especially in women. One study shows only 4% of women think of themselves as beautiful, while 80% of women agree that every woman has something about her that is beautiful but do not see their own beauty.

Cassman says these stats are a product of what’s really going on inside of woman – her self worth. She knows because she also struggled growing up with low self-esteem and self worth. That’s why she speaks and writes from her own experience through sexual abuse, and a struggling marriage that ended in divorce. Through her faith and learning to like herself, she received healing. Now she’s married to the man of her dreams.

In her self-worth seminars, Cassman gives keys to help others find out what causes low self-worth and avenues toward solutions, while also encouraging attendees to draw on their faith for healing.

“Lisa’s seminars and books weave a dynamic story of brokenness to wholeness, which helps others to do the same in their personal lives and marriages,” says Halo Publisher Lisa M. Umina.

Books:
“The Road Less Traveled… A Guide to a Positive Marriage,” was inspired while on a road trip with her husband in his semi-truck traveling along the West Coast. From her professional experience, she pours her inspirational insight and her own personal understanding of relationships into her work and guiding others through marriage. You can purchase it for $12.95

“The Light in Your Eyes,” written across the last 30 years, documents Cassman’s journey into what love means, as her husband, Steve, showed her, starting when they were hopeful teens. You can purchase it for $11.95.

You can book Cassman as a speaker or wedding officiant by visiting www.LisaCassman.net.

Biography:
A Minnesota native, Lisa Cassman has more than 20 years experience counseling children and families in the church, as well as working with sexual abuse and domestic violence victims at a crisis center. She has a bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling from the Pastoral Counseling Center, which is accredited through the National Christian Counseling Association (NCCA), and is also certified to administer the Arno Profile System (A.P.S.) report, which is a personal identification/inventory. She and her husband have four children together and six grandchildren. She enjoys speaking at women’s conferences and traveling to officiate weddings.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 700-176,
San Antonio, TX 78213 – USA
+1 877-705-9647
contact@halopublishing.com

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‘Trousseau Week 2013’ off to a Grand Start

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Haute Couture Fashion Show kicks-off the 10-day long wedding festival at UB City, on till 1st Dec ’13.

Bangalore, India, November 25, 2013 — The 4th Edition of ‘Trousseau Week’, South India’s most-awaited event for brides and grooms to-be, started with a bang on Thursday – 21 November 2013. The Grand Opening Night witnessed the cream of society being present for the event. The crowd at The Collection, UB City was seen dotted with the well-known faces of many celebrities, socialites and fashionistas who were enthralled by the evening’s entertainment. The evening commenced with an Haute Couture Fashion Show by one of the leading choreographers in the country today, Show Director – Marc Robinson. Reputed models like Deepti Gujral, Candice Pinto, Navneet Kaur Dhillon and Showstopper – Parvathy Omanakuttan from Mumbai and Delhi, showcased 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 included The Collection, UB City’s in-house brands like Turquoise & Gold, Shimmer, Avirate, Kimaya, Corneliani, Hackett and Minawala apart from Chola and AS Motiwala from Mumbai. The highlight of the Fashion Show was the Finale, which featured the Showstopper in one of Tarun Tahiliani’s exquisite creations complemented by AS Motiwala’s ethereal jewellery. At intervals between the Fashion Show, ‘Natura’ in association with ‘Natya Nectar’ presented aerial acts. The artistes who were specially flown-in from Delhi for ‘Trousseau Week’, created magic leaving the audience spell-bound with their daring acts mid-air.

Uzma Irfan – Conceptualiser & Organiser, Trousseau Week and Founder, Sublime Galleria said, “We are overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm received for ‘Trousseau Week 2013’ and want to thank each and every one of you for making this event such a huge success.”

This year’s theme is Emerald Green and every aspect of the venue, The Collection, UB City was decorated to complement this theme and add to the elegance and beauty of the event. ‘Trousseau Week 2013‘ aims to provide the best of wedding couture, wedding planners, designers, wedding photographers, banquets, tourism boards and international & national luxury brands, all on one platform. The 10-day long wedding extravaganza will be on till the 1st December 2013.

LOUNGES AT TROUSSEAU WEEK 2013:
* Tarun Tahiliani (Designer – Wedding Couture)
* Chola (Men’s Ethnic Couture)
* Delhi Art Salon (Pakistani Designers/Gifting Ideas)
* Krafted Knots (Wedding Planners)
* 3D Design & Décor (Wedding Planners)
* WOW Weddings (Wedding Planners/Destination Weddings)
* Taj Group of Hotels (Banquets, Venues & Destination Weddings)
* Ferns & Petals (Floral Decorations)
* Amande (Cakes/Patisseries)
* Bite Me Cupcakes (Cupcakes)
* Villeroy & Boch (Ceramics)
* Harman (Electronics)
* Pro FX (Electronics)

IN-STORE ACTIVITIES:
Many of the international and national brands as well as the restaurants/lounges within The Collection, UB City will have in-store activities during Trousseau Week 2013. For details of the special offers during this period, download Trousseau Week 2013 Offers.

SPONSORS FOR THE EVENT:
* Co-Sponsor: AS Motiwala
* Supported By: Prestige Group
* Hospitality Partner: Oakwood Premier Prestige
* Beverage Partner: Deva
* Events Partner: Phase 1
* Official Consultant: Touchstone Consulting
* Radio Partner: Radio Indigo

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 / babu.lakshman@gmail.com
http://www.trousseauweek.com

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‘Trousseau Week 2013’ Brought to you by The Collection, UB City and Sublime Galleria

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An extravagant Wedding Festival that offers the best of Fashion, Luxury and all things Bridal!

Bangalore, India, November 20th, 2013 — The countdown to Trousseau Week 2013 has moved into the final 48 hours. Get ready to be dazzled by one of the most eagerly awaited Wedding Events of the year, as the organizers bring together under one roof some of the biggest & best names in the Wedding Industry. The fourth edition of this 10-day long wedding extravaganza kicks off on the 21st November and goes all the way until the 1st December 2013 at The Collection, UB City. So, all you brides and grooms to be, mark your calendars for this is your chance to choose from some of the most exquisite apparels, accessories and wedding services to make your wedding a surreal affair.

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 a 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 an 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 such as Turquoise & Gold, Shimmer, Avirate, Kimaya, Corneliani, Hackett and Minawala apart from Chola and AS Motiwala from Mumbai. The Finale of the Fashion Show will feature the Showstopper in world-renowned Fashion Designer & Wedding Couturier, Tarun Tahiliani’s exquisite creation complemented by AS Motiwala’s ethereal jewellery.

Tarun Tahiliani’s much sought-after collection will also be on display through the 10 days of the festival. 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). 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 new & exclusive collection at Sublime Galleria from 22 to 24 November 2013.

LOUNGES AT TROUSSEAU WEEK 2013:
* Tarun Tahiliani (Designer – Wedding Couture)
* Chola (Men’s Ethnic Couture)
* Delhi Art Salon (Pakistani Designers/Gifting Ideas)
* Krafted Knots (Wedding Planners)
* 3D Design & Décor (Wedding Planners)
* Wow Weddings (Wedding Planners/Destination Weddings)
* Taj Group of Hotels (Banquets, Venues & Destination Weddings)
* Ferns & Petals (Floral Decorations)
* Amande (Cakes/Patisseries)
* Bite Me Cupcakes (Cupcakes)
* Villeroy & Boch (Ceramics)
* Harman (Electronics)
* Pro FX (Electronics)

IN-STORE ACTIVITIES:
Many of the international and national brands as well as the restaurants/lounges within The Collection, UB City are planning in-store activities during Trousseau Week 2013. For details of the special offers during this period, download Trousseau Week 2013 Offers.

SPONSORS FOR THE EVENT:
* AS Motiwala – Co-Sponsor
* Prestige Group – Supported By
* Oakwood Premier Prestige – Hospitality Partner
* Deva – Beverage Partner
* Phase 1 – Events Partner
* Touchstone Consulting – Official Consultant
* Radio Indigo – Radio Partner

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
+91 98860 99736 | +91 98457 06155
urmilabiswas@gmail.com | lakshman.babu@prestigeconstructions.com
http://www.trousseauweek.com

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Loving Tips to Help Keep Relationships Strong and Happy

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Author Lisa Cassman knows something about marriage, specifically when one is good and when one is not.

Houston, TX (USA), December 08, 2012 — Author Lisa Cassman knows something about marriage, specifically when one is good and when one is not. She hopes to share tips with other couples on how to have a strong and loving marriage through her new book The Road Less Traveled, a Guide to a Positive Marriage, available through Halo Publishing International.

Written while traveling the road with her husband, Steve, a driver for Schneider National, Inc., Cassman says the book is a “common-sense guide on marriage that offers practical ideas for any married couple, whether you have been married for a long time, recently tied the knot or planning to in the near future.” “It is important to keep dating,” she said. “That’s what we do; think of ourselves as being on a date.”

The Road Less Traveled, a Guide to a Positive Marriage is Cassman’s first book. “I wrote while in the truck, writing by hand all the positive things I liked about what Steve does for me,” the author explained. “I had time in the truck, so I thought about our marriage and how I would like others to be as happy as we are. We have a very positive marriage and find the good in each other. We seem to talk and not yell and work together on issues we may have.”

“Steve thinks about me before himself and if this can help someone’s marriage that would be awesome,” Cassman said. She said her first marriage was not a happy one. When it ended, she reconnected with Steve, who she had met at a Christian camp during her teen years. She said they kept in touch for a while after returning home from the camp, but both moved on with their lives. Reuniting has been truly a blessing, Cassman said, and the couple recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary. “He listens to me. We talk about ideas and our future and we genuinely care about each other.”

Halo Publisher ( http://www.halopublishing.com ) Lisa Umina said couples can benefit from reading Cassman’s tips. “Offering simple solutions to everyday romantic ruts, the author spells out what couples need to do to keep the fire in their relationship alive and the flame burning brighter than before,” Umina said.

Cassman said she once dreamed of a having a healthy, happy marriage, traveling and writing a book. These dreams have become her reality.

Both natives of Minnesota, Lisa is from Menahga and Steve is from Mora. The couple has four sons and four grandchildren.

To reach author Lisa Cassman, e-mail her at lac7mn@gmail.com or call (218) 252-0233. To order The Road Less Traveled, a Guide to a Positive Marriage, visit http://www.halopublishing.com.

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

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SalutetoSpouses.com Hosts Webinar for Military Spouses about the Effects of PTSD on Marriage

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Webinar to be held on October 24; will address warning signs of PTSD, how the disorder impacts a couple’s relationship and tips for managing PTSD

Buffalo, NY, October 17, 2012 – Military spouse website, SalutetoSpouses.com today announced a new webinar in its yearlong “Salute to Homecoming” campaign. The webinar, titled “How to Recognize PTSD and Keep it from Ruining Your Marriage” will be held on October 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. By highlighting signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how the disorder affects a military couple’s relationship, the webinar will dive deep into an issue impacting the lives of many military families.

The webinar’s featured speaker is Nicole Pukay-Martin, PhD. Dr. Pukay-Martin received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she specialized in couple-based interventions, psychopathology and health problems. Dr. Pukay-Martin is completing a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University. Her current research and clinical interests involve examining the interpersonal effects of PTSD and couple-based treatments for PTSD. She is part of a team investigating interpersonal factors involved with the development and maintenance of PTSD. She is also assisting with a trial of Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD versus Prolonged Exposure among U.S. troops.

PTSD continues to be a pervasive condition among veterans. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD estimates 11-20 percent of veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars develop PTSD.

“The instances of diagnosed PTSD are increasing and with troop draw downs and overall military cut backs, the effects are impacting family life more than ever,” said Allison Perkins, SalutetoSpouses.com editor and military spouse. “This is an important issue to our military spouse community. Too many spouses feel helpless or lost trying to support a spouse with PTSD. This webinar will talk about the real issues and provide some pragmatic strategies to managing the disorder.”

The webinar is complimentary for all military spouses and their families. Military spouses interested in attending are invited to register on the Salute to Spouses website at http://www.salutetospouses.com/webinars.

SalutetoSpouses.com is an online resource edited by military spouses for military spouses that features personal stories, advice, tool and tips. The site was launched in 2011 as a complement to Bryant & Stratton College’s Salute to Spouses Scholarship, which provides eligible spouses up to $6,000 for online degree programs or campus-based programs at select campuses offered by the College. All Salute to Spouses Scholarship recipients must meet Bryant & Stratton College scholarship guidelines to receive the full award. In 2012, SalutetoSpouses.com initiated the “Salute to Homecoming” campaign in order to provide specific resources around navigating the highs and lows of military homecoming and reintegration.

As a member of the Service Members Opportunities College (SOC) consortium*, Bryant & Stratton College Online adheres to the SOC principles for service members and their families. They are also an approved institution for the training of U.S. veterans and their family in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Bryant & Stratton College Online participates and accepts transfers from CLEP, DANTES, ECE and other SOC Colleges. In recognition of the schools support of veteran and military students, G.I. Jobs Magazine named Bryant & Stratton College Online a Military Friendly School for 2013.

*The Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach campus is also a SOCNAV and SOCAD consortium member.

About SalutetoSpouses.com
SalutetoSpouses.com is a go-to resource for education and career news for military spouses. Sponsored by the Bryant & Stratton College Online’s military relations department, SalutetoSpouses.com was launched as a complement to Bryant & Stratton College Online’s Salute to Spouses Scholarship, which provides eligible spouses up to $6,000 for online degree programs or campus-based programs at select locations in Milwaukee and Virginia at Bryant & Stratton College. The articles, tips, advice columns and personal accounts on SalutetoSpouses.com uniquely support the needs of military spouses because they are created and edited by military spouses. For more information please visit http://www.salutetospouses.com.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For over 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at www.online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Anecdotes And A Philosphy Of Life From A Family Of Sixteen

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Is there an uneasiness that tugs at you from your interior? What is the meaning and purpose of life? Do you want to live in the world without being of the world? How can one achieve true happiness and fulfillment? These are questions addressed in BETTER BY THE DOZEN, PLUS TWO, subtitled Anecdotes and a Philosophy of Life from a Family of Sixteen, written by James and Kathleen Littleton, parents in the process of raising fourteen living children.

This unique and inspiring book unmasks many of the fundamental errors of our time, with the authors offering a concrete hierarchy of values or priorities to live by in the midst of what they describe as a seriously disordered modern dominant culture. It is designed to be an appealing and interesting read for anyone and everyone intended to move the reader to serious reflection on the state of his or her life, and to hopefully come away with some helpful resolutions of a spiritual and/or practical nature.

The Littletons offer experience and insights into subjects including faith, family, living by a hierarchy of values, marriage, motherhood, openness to life, miscarriage, formation of children, service, dealing with difficulties of life, and the importance of having a sense of humor

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About the Authors:
James Littleton, Catholic revert, speaker, spiritual guide, radio guest, contributor toCatholic.net and Catholiclane.com; co-author, with his wife Kathleen, of Better by the Dozen, subtitled Anecdotes and a Philosophy of Life from a Family of Sixteen andauthor of soon to be published Healed through Cancer and Other Adversities. Jim and his wife, Kathleen are parents of nineteen children, fourteen living on earth, ages twenty-six to six, and five living in heaven. He is available as a speaker or retreat or workshop presenter on a wide range of Healing, Faith and Family topics. His guest appearances on television and radio programs include: EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, November 11, 2009; EWTN’s Bookmark with Doug Keck, May 9, 2010; Light of the East, host Fr Thomas Loya; The Drew Mariani Show on Relevant Radio; Kresta in the Afternoon on Ave Maria Radio; The Doctor Is In with Coleen Mast on Ave Maria Radio; and Speak Now with Susan Konig on Sirius Satellite Radio the Catholic Channel; Radio Maria, Lost and Found, with Traci Matheu. He has been featured in numerous articles including Zenit, Lifesite News, Immaculate Heart Messenger Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and many more.

James can be reached with questions, comments, interview or speaking engagement requests at jamesmlittleton@gmail.com.

BOOK CONTENTS
1. How We Came to Be a Family
2. How We Came to Live our Faith
3. Hierarchy of Values
4. Marriage
5. Motherhood
6. Openness to Life
7. Miscarriage
8. Formation of Children
9. Called to Service
10. On the Cross
11. Importance of Having a Sense of Humor

Praise for Better by the Dozen, Plus Two:

“Here’s a family you won’t forget. And reading about them will brighten your day and deepen your faith. I was blessed in meeting them because their three oldest girls attended or attend Ave Maria University —and we’re hoping the 11 younger siblings will follow in their footsteps! You’ll find 16 reasons for being joyfully counter-cultural.”
Fr. Joseph D. Fessio, S.J.
Editor, Ignatius Press and Theologian in Residence, Ave Maria University

“In Better by the Dozen, Plus Two James and Kathleen Littleton have written a truly profound book that may change your family forever. Through Scripture, Catechism, family anecdotes, and simple “how to” practical advice, this work will challenge and inspire all families both large and small. Throughout the book one thing is clear; the Littleton family perseveres and thrives because of God’s Sacramental Grace. Read this book and be encouraged. Read this book and be awed. Read this book and learn how you, too, can raise a family firmly rooted in Faith and Love for Christ and His Church.”
Mark and Elizabeth Matthews
Authors of Precious Treasure, the Story of Patrick and A Place for Me

“For those looking to invite God not just to their wedding, but also into their marriage, this is a must read. The Littleton ‘s personal journey in striving to be open to God’s will, and then to live his will, offers the inspiration and tools to accomplish this in our own lives.”
Kris Cortes
Co-founder, Virtue in Action and Our Faith in Action

Praise Posted on Amazon.com:

Superb! Superb! Superb! March 28, 2011I read this book at least once a year. I am now in my fourth reading since purchasing it. You will fall in love with this large, Irish Catholic family, as I have. Jim and Kathleen Littleton are devout Catholics who have not been afraid to make radical choices when it comes to living a Christ-centered life or raising a family in such a way that goes completely against the grain of the dominant culture. They have been such an inspiration to me. In fact, after my husband read this book, he decided to become a Catholic! The Littletons have 14 living children. In this book, they will share with you what they are convinced are God’s Hierarchy of Values, namely, God, Spouse, Children, Work, and then Service Work/Apostolate. They also discuss Marriage, Motherhood, Openness to Life, Formation of Children, Service, Cross-Carrying, and the necessity of possessing a sense of humor. Whenever I become discouraged as a parent, I know that it’s time to take this book off of the shelf and read it again. It is the only Catholic book on parenting and devotion that I continue to read over and over again. I eagerly await their next book, and hope that one day, there will be one. 5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! Superb! Superb! March 28, 2011 By Tara ( Alamogordo, NM)

Jim and Kathleen are a beautiful example of understanding, living, and teaching the Catholic faith. I felt like I wanted to be adopted by them! 5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating, October 12, 2007 By Suzanne Earl St. Joseph, pray for us! ( Illinois )

This book is proof that current cultural wisdom is wrong and that the Catholic teaching on openness to life is right. Who knows better, you or God? The Littletons are an excellent example of the generosity God is asking for. One important lesson pointed out by James and Kathleen Littleton is that the world looks at children as a burden which actually belittles the contribution that children bring. They are not just empty stomachs and brains demanding to be fed and sent to college. They are persons who contribute to the family from the day they are brought into it–and more and more as they mature. This book was like a pleasant stroll through a different world in which values were properly prioritized. I only wish there were more anecdotes about the children’s interaction with each other and the hostile world. I loved the one about two older kids saving 10 seats in a theater during the previews while the younger ones waited in the lobby so they didn’t have to look at all the junk in the previews. A good gift for your teenaged sons and daughters. A mandatory gift for Pre-Cana classes. Good idea for Engaged- and Marriage Encounter Weekend attendees. Five Stars Countercultural May 21, 2012 By Jeffery R. King.

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