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<p style="text-align: right;"><strong>CONTACT:</strong><br />Elliot Carlyle, Public Relations &amp; Event Manager<br />OBVIOUS Magazine<br />Phone: (347) 270-8041<br />Email: <a href="mailto:press@obviousmag.com" target="_blank">press@obviousmag.com</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>OBVIOUS Magazine Gives Heartfelt Condolence to Haiti<br />Publisher gives call-to-action for support to Red Cross and Y&eacute;le Haiti Foundation</strong></p>
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<p><strong>NEW YORK, NY (January 2010)</strong> OBVIOUS Magazine gives condolences and words of comfort to those affected by the Haiti earthquake disaster and their families.</p>
<p>This is a tragic time for many Haitian citizens as well as U.S. citizens who have friends and loves ones affected by this catastrophic event. OBVIOUS Magazine serves as a source of empowerment and motivation to an worldwide international audience. <em>"We would like to take this time to let the entire Haitian community know we are praying for you. As reports are pouring in through television, radio and internet, our hearts are heavy at the news of this situation. However, we will stand together in your time of need to make a difference."</em> says publisher, Jerris Madison. Our sympathies are with you during your time of loss and want you to know that this too shall pass. We are thankful that many have survived but will not forget those that weren&rsquo;t spared in the wake of this earthquake. Our presence may seem distant but we are with you in thought and prayer.</p>
<p>OBVIOUS Magazine encourages your support to the <em>American Red Cross</em> and the <em>Y&eacute;le Haiti Foundation</em> in support of relief efforts to the nation of Haiti. The <em>American Red Cross</em> is pledging an initial $1 Million Dollars to the Haitian Relief Fund to aid in rescue. You may send a $10 donation by texting <strong>&lsquo;Haiti&rsquo;</strong> to <strong>90999</strong>. &nbsp;The <em>Y&eacute;le Haiti Foundation</em>, begun by Haiti native <em>Wyclef Jean</em>, is collecting donations to help those affected by the Haiti earthquake. You may donate $5 to Y&eacute;le Haiti by texting <strong>&lsquo;YELE&rsquo;</strong> to <strong>501501</strong>. Though it may seem there is not much you can do, ever donation counts.</p>
<p>Spread the word and tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues to get involved in support to Haiti. Everyone can make a difference. <em>President Barak Obama</em> says, <em>&ldquo;The U.S. will respond in a unified way.&rdquo; </em>Let's all stand together to make this a reality.</p>
<p>For more information on OBVIOUS visit: <a href="http://www.obviousmag.com/" target="_blank">www.obviousmag.com</a></p>
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<p><strong><em>About OBVIOUS Magazine</em></strong></p>
<p><em>OBVIOUS Magazine has been in existence since August 2008 with a mission to lift up people and that the first fundamental of that mission is a belief in people. People have value. OBVIOUS offers unbiased expert opinions both professionally and personally. In addition, we offer how-to relationship advice to understand the opposite sex's psyche to build a better relationship. Lifestyle and fashion will be an addition to our purpose and your desires. Once in print, OBVIOUS will be a full-sized, flip-magazine book (female version on one side, male on the other) targeted to both sexes with national distribution.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: right;">Elliot Carlyle, Public Relations &amp; Event Manager<br />OBVIOUS Magazine<br />Phone: (347) 270-8041<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:press@obviousmag.com" target="_blank">press@obviousmag.com</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />OBVIOUS Magazine Announces New Editors<br /></strong><strong><strong id="sm">New Editor's bring growth and empowerment to readers.</strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong>NEW YORK, NY </strong>(January 2010) OBVIOUS Magazine an empowerment publication serving to motivate men and women seeking self-gratification promotes, Golda Smith to Editor-at-Large and welcomes, Carl Agard, as Finance Editor.</p>
<p>Golda Smith, Editor-at-Large, will have the primary responsibility of deadline enforcement, editing and maintenance of the editorial calendar theme. Smith has been with OBVIOUS Magazine since its launch in August 2009 and has replaced the former position of Tionne Myles, Editorial Director. Smith has a strong dedication to the publication and her knowledge of fashion is exquisite. &ldquo;Golda has been a key asset to our success and we are elated to promote her to this important position,&rdquo; says Jerris Madison, Publisher of OBVIOUS Magazine.</p>
<p>Carl Agard, Finance Editor, is an author, investor and Real Estate Broker who has bought, sold and brokered several million dollars worth of real estate in over a decade. Agard was a pioneer in the New York City Real Estate industry by becoming one of the youngest Independent Real Estate Brokers in Brooklyn at the age of 27. As Finance Editor, Agard will be sharing a wealth of knowledge on need-to-know stories, books and events referencing real estate, credit restoration, entrepreneurship and financial issues as a whole. "Carl Agard's knowledge and expertise will help educate of readers in gaining financial freedom", says Jerris Madison.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For more information on OBVIOUS visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.obviousmag.com/" target="_blank">www.obviousmag.com</a></p>
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<p><strong><em>About OBVIOUS Magazine</em></strong></p>
<p><em>OBVIOUS Magazine has been in existence since August 2008 with a mission to lift up people and that the first fundamental of that mission is a belief in people. People have value. OBVIOUS offers unbiased expert opinions both professionally and personally. In addition, we offer how-to relationship advice to understand the opposite sex's psyche to build a better relationship. Lifestyle and fashion will be an addition to our purpose and your desires. Once in print, OBVIOUS will be a full-sized, flip-magazine book (female version on one side, male on the other) targeted to both sexes with national distribution.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">###</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.obviousmag.com/press/2009/7/6/interview-with-your-hidden-potential.html"><rss:title>Interview with Your Hidden Potential</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.obviousmag.com/press/2009/7/6/interview-with-your-hidden-potential.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Obvious Magazine</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-07-06T19:04:02Z</dc:date><dc:subject>JJerris Madison Press Press</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>&ldquo;Your Hidden Potential&rdquo; Presents Full Interview with the &ldquo;Founder of Obvious Magazine&rdquo;.</strong></p>
<p>Obvious Magazine empowers and motivates the person seeking self-gratification.<br /> Obvious offers unbiased expert opinions both professionally and personally, Advice to understand the opposite sex&rsquo;s psyche to build a better relationship. Obvious also includes lifestyle, fashion and empowerment to our purpose and desires.</p>
<p><strong>How you doing today?</strong> <em>I am great! Thanks for asking.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Before we go any further?</em><em> Can you give us some more information about yourself, you know, what&rsquo;s your name? How old are you?</em></strong></p>
<p><em>Sure. My name is Jerris Madison. I am the Publisher/Creative Director of Obvious Magazine. I also work as a celebrity photographer/wardrobe stylist. I am 36 years old.</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://yourhiddenpotential.wordpress.com/interviews/interview-with-the-founder-of-obvious-magazine/" target="_blank">read more...</a><br /></em></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.obviousmag.com/press/2009/6/30/eva-marcille-demarco-majors-reinvited.html"><rss:title>Eva Marcille, Demarco Majors: Reinvited</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.obviousmag.com/press/2009/6/30/eva-marcille-demarco-majors-reinvited.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Obvious Magazine</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-30T14:53:12Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Damarco Majors Eva Marcille Jerris Madison Obvious Magazine Press Terrell Mullin</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</strong></p>
<p>Contact: Brandon Claybon <br /> Telephone: 323.960.8557<br /> Email: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:press@obviousmag.com" target="_blank">press@obviousmag.com</a></span></span><br /> Web site address: <a href="http://www.obviousmag.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.obviousmag.com</span></a></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>OBVIOUS MAGAZINE REINVENTS EVA MARCILLE AND DEMARCO MAJORS<br /></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Official launch of revamped website and one year anniversary issue.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>(Worldwide) July 1, 2009</strong> - Celebrating their one year anniversary, Obvious Magazine has selected Young and the Restless Actress <strong>Eva Marcille</strong> (for male cover) and Actor/Athlete <strong>Demarco Majors</strong> (for female cover) to promote their 'Reinvention' themed issue. In just one year, Obvious Magazine has earned an impressive 100,000+ unique followers each month to their online site.</p>
<p><em>"We chose Eva and Demarco to grace our covers because they've made true reinventions to their lives professionally and personally. Their stories needed to be heard."</em> says Creative Director and Publisher, Jerris Madison. Jerris Madison was the photographic visionaire behind the covers and editorial pictorials. Super-talented hair and makeup artist Terrell Mullin created Eva's looks for the covers. Hugely popular clothing retailer H&amp;M exclusively provided clothing for Demarco's entire shoot.</p>
<p>Eva stars in CBS&rsquo;s &ldquo;<em>The Young &amp; the Restless</em>&rdquo; as the husband stealing vixen &ldquo;Tyra&rdquo; and also has a recurring role on TBS&rsquo;s &ldquo;<em>Tyler Perry&rsquo;s House of Payne</em>,&rdquo; in which she stars opposite her fiance, the amazing actor Lance Gross. Eva is also known as, <em>America's Next Top Model</em> Season 3 winner. You can watch the behind-the-scene footage of her cover shoot on TV One's reality show, <em>'Life After'</em>.</p>
<p>Demarco is Evansville, Indiana born basketball player who shares his life and intense athleticism on the court in LOGO's reality series <em>Shirts &amp; Skins</em>, formerly known as Rockdogs and just finished wrapping Off-Broadway play, <em>'RAW'</em>.</p>
<p>Obvious Magazine empowers and motivates the man and woman seeking self-gratification. Our mission is to lift up people and that the first fundamental of that mission is a belief in people. People have value.<br /><br />Factual information is absolutely of the highest importance, even with the smallest things. Obvious offers unbiased expert opinions both professionally and personally. How-to relationship advice to understand the opposite sex's psyche to build a better relationship. Lifestyle and fashion will be an addition to our purpose and your desires.</p>
<p><strong>Obvious Magazine is web-zine. Print version will be available in January 2010.</strong> Once in print, OBVIOUS will be a full-sized, flip-magazine book (female version on one side, male on the other) targeted to both sexes for national distribution.<br /><br />To view the entire editorial of Eva Marcille and Demarco Majors, please kindly visit: <a href="http://www.obviousmag.com" target="_blank">www.obviousmag.com</a>. To request an interview with the Publisher - Creative Director, Jerris Madison, please contact Brandon Claybon at <a href="mailto:brandon@obviousmag.com" target="_blank">brandon@obviousmag.com</a>.</p>
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