Residents of Country Lakes Villages, a two-park manufactured home community in Palmetto, have successfully completed their bid to purchase their parks for a final sale price of $31 million. With a combined 444 lots between the two properties, this sale represents one of the largest real estate sale transactions in Southwest Florida during the third quarter of 2010. The park residents were represented in the transaction by attorney James A. Staack of Clearwater, while the seller - Country Lakes MHP Communities, LLC - was represented by Richard S. Webb, IV, a shareholder ...

Have you ever been one of those people who go on a diet, lose a few pounds, get to a place where you plateau, and then in discouragement give up? You are not alone. That is a common complaint among dieters in the United States. Why is the happening? We are told by the media, medical field, and fitness industry that we just aren't disciplined enough. We need to exercise more and eat less. That will solve our weight loss problems. But is this really the reason? One doctor named Dr. A. T. W. Simeons studied obesity for years in the 1940s and 1950s. He was one of the greatest ...

Meridian Cable today has announced that Adolf Seitz has been named Technical Sales Manager. Adolf will be responsible for managing technical sales and working with electrical engineers. He will also be traveling to the Meridian Cable factory located in China, near Beijing to coordinate the production of cable assemblies to the United States. "Adolf brings new energy to Meridian Cable and its employees. He has extensive knowledge of the custom cable industry and background in conducting business with foreign factories," said Bud Kinzalow. Adolf has over 30 years of ...

Famed music video director LIL X who has worked with artists such as Usher, NeYo, P. Diddy, Rihanna and Ludacris to name a few now wants to be known as "Director X". In a recent interview with TheCelebrityCafe.com, the video director said that the reason behind the name change was simply one of growth - both musically and professionally. "Director X sounds more grown up" he says "it's time to be a grown up." Director X also took the time to talk about his annual fundraiser for his friend Lincoln Russell, a video stuntman who has been diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory ...

Paciugo Gelato & Caffè was ranked 285 in Entrepreneur's 32nd Annual "Franchise 500," the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. It's the brand's fourth appearance on the list. The national gelato chain is known for delighting consumers' taste buds with authentic, handcrafted, artisanal Italian gelato, sorbet and hot/cold specialty drinks, and has steadily increased its ranking every year. "The fact that we have steadily moved up in the Franchise 500 rankings year after year is a testament to our economic strength and our stability as a franchise system," said ...

Stephen Pierce's super cash system approaches 10,000 member milestone in 2010. Stephen Pierce, the Internet's #1 wealth advocate, announces that his MRMI SuperCash system, created in 2008 to help people start their own online business, now has had almost 9,000 members sign up and is poised to reach the 10,000 member milestone this year. "This is a significant achievement given the state of our economy today," says Pierce. "But more importantly, it shows that people are willing to rise above their circumstances and take back control of their lives by starting learning ...

A group of nationally renowned, board-certified ophthalmologists have teamed up to create a new website dedicated to providing consumers with the most up-to-date, comprehensive eye care information possible. All content on the website, http://www.eyes.com, gets reviewed by board of ophthalmologists to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the information. The 11 board-certified ophthalmologists of the Eye Center of Northern Colorado will be regular contributors to Eyes.com, providing informational blogs on the Fort Collins Vision Blog. Other participating ophthalmology practices ...

It was March 26, 1973. Bill Walton was playing for U.C.L.A, in their seventh straight bid for the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship. Walton scored 44 points in the game, hit 21 of 22 field goals and landed 13 rebounds as U.C.L.A. toppled Memphis State 87-66. In the last two minutes and 51 seconds of the game Walton hit the floor hard hurting his knee and ankle. He got up and limped off the court as 19,301 spectators cheered. Walton put in one of the greatest performances in college basketball history and the fans were right there with him. "We ...

In its new white paper - Managing complexity: where is the mining industry going wrong? - it explores the views of CEOs, industry experts and academics on how mining companies can change their approach to facilitate growth in an increasingly complex market. The paper highlights four common mistakes that the industry must stop making: Investing in machines, not people. Investing in people is the key to sustainable growth, and solving the skills shortage. Contributor Dr Johannes Sittard of the Eurasian National Resources Corporation says: "What use is the best machine ...

A smart tool, the program is designed to import .EML and .MSG files into MS Outlook quickly and easily, therefore it gets very simple to leave an old e-mail client for Microsoft Outlook. The program can benefit data recovery tools users, as it allows to import messages recovered into MS Outlook, which can be quite tricky without Outlook Import Wizard. The reliable algorithm employed by the app makes data loss during import impossible. And what's more, the app takes care of the user's security: it doesn't interfere with antivirus scanning, which means that the messages can ...

ViVOforce.com the worldwide leader of Sales & Marketing Automation Solutions announced the launch of two new products to meet the ever-changing Marketing & Sales challenges of SMB's and Enterprise Clients alike. Both products are provided as a Software as a Service (SaaS) application which means they can be provisioned and deployed instantly without the need of an IT department. These applications allow the subscriber to measure the results of each campaign and expo; a robust Business Intelligence (BI) Studio gathers and compares the data of multiple campaigns in one ...

Honest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA Certified Eco-Friendly, has been ranked 338 in Entrepreneur magazine's 2011 "Franchise 500," a move up from last year's ranking of 373. "This significant climb in the rankings further validates our strength and stability as a franchise system,"said Jack Keilt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Honest-1 Auto Care. "We couldn' t be more proud of the success of our brand, and we look forward to much more to come as we continue to expand nationwide." The ...

This year began with a promising outlook and has proved to be uplifting for JumarMarketing, LLC, a full-service marketing company specializing in marketing strategies, branding, web design and development, social media and search engine marketing, and public relations. The company, located in Norwalk, CT, ends the year with its feet on the ground after elevating its position in the marketing services industry and achieving double digit growth within the last 12 months. Jumar's ascent began with the decision to evolve from the name JumarDirect, LLC to its current JumarMarketing, ...

A few months back Muthoni started a competition to remix her hit single Mikono Kwenye Hewa on Africa Unsigned. She did this to support her project on the crowdfunding platform and to reward her supporters with something extra. This week finally saw the release of a four track remix EP available at all online stores. Of course the supporters of her project on africaunsigned.com receive the EP for free. The remixes are done by Henrik Sollien, Andreas Noran, Karl Lindberg and Pearl. Muthoni the Drummer Queen It' s hard to define a style for Kenyan popstar Muthoni. ...

With hosted Exchange 2010 available from MJH Consulting, thousands of IT managers and business owners have asked us whether it's time to upgrade from older Exchange versions or POP email. Straight from analyst firm Osterman Research, here are the unbiased facts on hosted Exchange 2010, whether you choose our service or not. THE OLDER YOUR EMAIL SYSTEM, THE GREATER THE BENEFITS OF EXCHANGE 2010 Says Osterman Research, "One of the more important reasons to upgrade to a newer version of Exchange - and Exchange 2010 in particular - is that it can lower the cost of managing ...

When most people think about shopping for window coverings, it's usually in the midst of remodeling or redecorating. But, instead of having window blinds, shades, and shutters that don't look good, there's nothing wrong with redecorating whenever possible. With Blinds4Home.com, redecorating the windows in any home has never been easier. What makes the process easy, first and foremost, is the wide selection Blinds4Home has. Instead of settling on what can only be found locally, homeowners can choose to purchase what they find online. And with roman shades, roller shades, ...

Raleigh Day Spa, Blue Water Spa, will be giving a $25 gift card* for any spa or laser service to anyone who promises not to drink and drive on New Years Eve. We all know the dangers of drinking and driving. Blue Water Spa asks Raleigh spa lovers to plan ahead and plan not to drink, select a designated driver, or stay at home to celebrate this New Years Eve. Holiday parties can be especially dangerous with free flowing champagne. We know there is no guarantee that everyone who promises not to drink and drive will do so. But we hope perhaps this might make someone ...

The holiday break is at its peak. A lot of freelance writers, working with the ResearchWritingCenter.com project, are having a great time with their vacations. This mostly has to do with the fact, that a lot of customers of the given project are also away for their holidays and don't order that much during Christmas/New Year period. But the staff of the project has to be able to handle all of the new orders, which will come pouring in right after the holidays are over. "So we want to keep them prepared all the time. The holiday break is the best time for additional ...

"In recent years advances in Technology have made going to the dentist much more enjoyable and less painful than in previous years", said Brett Walker, Director of Truly Yours. "One result of this is the number of visits to the dentist has increased. Another result is that more people are getting treatment for cosmetic dentistry to improve their looks and getting smile makeovers. However, most people are confused by the jargon and by the number and types of cosmetic dental treatments to choose from. By making this information freely available and easier to understand we're ...

Robb & Stucky Interiors announces the imminent arrival of a new line of furniture designed by the celebrity twin brothers and antiques experts Leigh and Leslie Keno. The new line of hand-crafted, classically modern furniture is called the Keno Bros. collection. With an avid interest in beautiful and rare Americana for more than 30 years, the Keno brothers are considered among the country's foremost experts on antiques. As appraisers on the Emmy-nominated hit PBS television show, Antiques Roadshow, they have garnered a dedicated following. Approximately 10 million viewers ...

Join David Michael & Co. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, for the food and beverage industry's most anticipated event - the eighth annual Innovation Roadshow. David Michael Innovation Roadshow(R) Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing http://www.dmflavors.com Headlining this year's show is Mary Wagner, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Global Research & Development/Quality, Starbucks Coffee Company, who will focus on the modern day challenge of taking brands global. Going global ...

Developer Machines is proud to announce the initial release of QtitanMultimedia 1.2, a library that allows developers to easily incorporate rich multimedia content into their Qt applications through standard internet browser plug-ins. Support for Adobe Flash, Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Silverlight makes the library the efficient choice for Qt developers to use their favorite tools while taking advantage of the most widespread content standards. The power of Qtitan Multimedia for combining Qt and plug-in capabilities is unsurpassed. The core of the software is a class ...

Let's Cake It announces the launch of its highly anticipated cupcake decorating parties. Lets's Cake It parties are now available at top venues or homes in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, at the weekend and on week-day evenings by special request. Parties usually last for two hours, which gives plenty time to learn and try out some key techniques, whilst enjoying champagne or afternoon tea, making them a great activity for a girly get-together. Let's Cake It decorating parties use traditional butter cream icing with an interesting modern twist to the flavour revealed ...

MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that Michelle Fowler has been promoted to senior account manager. In this position, she will manage accounts and staff as it relates to the client and all day-to-day operations. Fowler will be responsible for handling all high-level communications with clients and MMI's president as it pertains to client accounts. Her overall goal will be to produce proactive and successful PR campaigns while managing the productivity and advancement of MMI staff. QUOTES: "Michelle ...

It's no secret that during the holidays the consumption rates increase, but that mostly doesn't go beyond groceries and products, which usually serve as holiday gifts. But what about other businesses and services? For example, academic writing services, like Custom-Writing.org. They experience lower consumption rates, due to the fact that most of the customers are having their holiday breaks, and there's not that much work. How do they deal with this downtime? "It's important to remember that the managers are mostly responsible about how their departments spend the ...