Auctioneer Vicki L. Brubaker Joins Ohio Assist-2-Sell Office to Sell Homes and Commercial Properties

Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty and Vicki L. Brubaker, a professional real estate auctioneer and agent, have teamed up to sell homes and commercial properties in the greater Toledo, Ohio, area through live auctions.

Toledo, OH, June 12, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Taking advantage of a growing segment of the real estate market, Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty and Vicki L. Brubaker, a professional real estate auctioneer and agent, have teamed up. Together, they will sell homes and commercial properties listed with the Toledo and Waterville, Ohio, Assist-2-Sell offices through live real estate auctions.

“In greater Toledo, the market for residential and commercial auctions is rapidly growing. We’re hoping to create more buzz around our listings and believe this trend will help us sell homes faster,” say Tom and Kim Greive, owners of Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty.

Brubaker has been a professional auctioneer and REALTOR® for more than 20 years. Her experience includes estate auctions, car sales, private auctions, livestock, charities, farm land, commercial, farm machinery, antiques and business closeouts. She graduated with honors from the World Champion College of Auctioneering and has a master’s degree in certified auctioneering. Brubaker has also won the Seneca County, Ohio, “Woman of the Year” award for women in business.

Says Brubaker, “Real estate auctions are a great opportunity for would-be homeowners to buy a house in Toledo and the surrounding areas for a great price. Auctions are also a great option for business owners who want to buy commercial property. A wide variety of real estate comes up for auction so buyers have a lot of options.”

For more information, including a schedule of upcoming auctions, call Assist-2-Sell at (866) 234-7871 or e-mail info@shop4toledohomes.com, or visit www.Shop4ToledoHomes.com. Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty is located at 5950 Airport Highway, Suite 12 in Toledo, and 18 North Third Street in Waterville.

Assist-2-Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty is owned by Tom and Kim Greive. The Waterville office opened in October 2004 and the Toledo office opened in August 2005. Assist-2-Sell, North America's Leading Discount Real Estate Company(SM), provides home sellers with full brokerage services for a low, flat fee, saving consumers more than $800 million in real estate commissions.[1] Home buyers also have access to a full range of services, including Assist-2-Sell's exclusive listings database. All brokers and agents are fully licensed and REALTORS®.

AXIS™ ERP Empowers Stripco With Real-Time Access to Critical Business and Production Information

Steel production veteran gains valuable window into corporate data with industry-specific ERP Solution, resulting in improved production, quality control and stable infrastructure.

Indianapolis, IN (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 18, 2008 -- AXIS, a Consona ERP solution and leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of the metals, wire and cable industries, today announced that Stripco, a manufacturer of high-quality steel products for customers in the automotive, construction, hardware and furniture industries, has attained significant improvements in business agility and management following the implementation of AXIS ERP.

In these industries, knowledge is power, and Stripco has many years of sustainable, stable growth in front of it with AXIS ERP in place.

Stripco chose AXIS ERP to replace disparate homegrown legacy systems that were developed over time in response to specific business requirements, but were limited by the inability to share information.

In a fast-moving, highly competitive business like Stripco’s, a lack of access to information became a serious handicap. Using proprietary systems, Stripco could not generate reports efficiently, nor was there any real analysis capability. “Over time, our many disparate systems became antiques with self-imposed limitations,” said Eric Hiler, Stripco’s general manager. “We weren’t collecting enough data, and the information wasn’t accessible.”

The Stripco team’s search for a solution that addressed the specific challenges of the metals industry was a frustrating one, and often led to one-size-fits-all ERP vendors that offered add-ons meant to be tailored to their needs. “It was clear that they really didn’t understand the intricacies and complexities of our business,” said Hiler. Upon discovering AXIS ERP, Stripco challenged the company to prove its capabilities in three areas: costing, production scheduling and tracking, and steel industry-specific quality and certification. Hiler stated: “These needs were non-negotiable, and it turned out that AXIS ERP had the capabilities we were looking for in the standard solution—out of the box.”

Since implementing AXIS ERP, Stripco has experienced manifold improvements in its operations. The company is able to make strategic management decisions thanks to more accurate costing information, and improved production scheduling and control have resulted in the ability to better meet commitments and greater efficiency in utilizing company resources. In addition, Stripco has established quality controls and documentation capabilities specific to the steel industry, one of the company’s primary goals.

“When we need ‘moment-in-time’ information, such as quality, holds, shipping and billing, we can pull the information from AXIS ERP in real time. These capabilities help us identify and act on statistically relevant information, rather than just acting on a whim,” Hiler said. “One of the key reasons we chose AXIS was to implement good measurements. We see the system as an important enabler for long-term improvement.”

“Stripco’s successful implementation and resulting improvements are a classic example of the objectives that a company can achieve with timely access to accurate information,” said Ron Greco, director of sales for AXIS. “In these industries, knowledge is power, and Stripco has many years of sustainable, stable growth in front of it with AXIS ERP in place.”

About AXIS
AXIS, a Consona ERP solution, is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution designed to meet the unique requirements of the metals, wire and cable industries. AXIS specializes in helping producers, processors, service centers, and manufacturers increase revenue, decrease cost, and enable growth through the use of information technology and industry best practices. The AXIS family of solutions provides integrated support for enterprise-wide operations, from sales and customer service to production, quality, and financial management. AXIS serves companies ranging in size from small operations to Fortune 500 businesses. To learn more about ERP software from AXIS, visit www.axiscomp.com, e-mail info(at)axiscomp.com, or call (800) 370-AXIS.

About Stripco
Founded in 1984, Stripco offers unsurpassed quality steel products coupled with service that is both knowledgeable and personalized. Stripco’s precise techniques, processes and equipment allow them to achieve superior results that set the company apart from the competition. Stripco manufactures production-ready steel coils and strips and produces hot-rolled, hot-rolled pickled and oiled, precision cold-rolled and galvanized steel products in thicknesses of .018 to .312 and widths from .375 to 26 inches. Stripco’s 26-acre campus sits along the St. Joseph River in Mishawka, Ind., and from this location, Stripco produces slit coil, edge-conditioned coil, cut-to-length strip and oscillate wound coil that are delivered all over the U.S. by Stripco’s own delivery fleet. The company’s primary customers are in the automotive, construction, hardware, and furniture industries, and Stripco’s steel can be found in automobile seats, structural reinforcement, fencing, shelving, upholstered furniture, and a diverse variety of other products. For more information, visit www.stripco.com or call (574) 256-7800.

Own Your Piece of the Goldeneye Legacy Through PURE International

London, United Kingdom, May 21, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Own Your Piece of the Goldeneye Legacy.

PURE International Exclusive Agents for Luxurious Goldeneye Resort.

Leading overseas luxury specialist PURE International is offering purchasers the exclusive chance to own one of a handful of properties at Goldeneye, one of the most sought after retreats in the world. Formally the home of Ian Fleming, where he created James Bond in January 1952, the Goldeneye estate was acquired in 1977 by music and entertainment entrepreneur Chris Blackwell and since then has been turned into a luxury destination resort; loved and frequently visited by celebrities, political figures and musicians[1].

Covering 100 acres of heavenly coastal land, Goldeneye now offers a collection of just 80 Lagoon Villas, Beach Cottages, Bay Cottages, Island Cottages, Bond Suites, all set around Ian Fleming’s former home, a natural lagoon and the established world class resort facilities. These stylish properties boast interior spaces of up to 5,000 sq ft and form one of the most attractive and exclusive lifestyle and investment opportunities in the Caribbean.

“Our clients expect exclusivity, discretion and unrivaled levels of service in the world’s most exceptional destinations. Owning a property at Goldeneye will deliver this at every level,” says Sean Collins, CEO of PURE International. “The opportunity to own one of these homes is the chance to become part of a unique and legendary legacy. With only a handful of properties available in one of the world’s most stunning locations there really is only one chance to be amongst the first to call Goldeneye home.”

The legacy…
Having visited Jamaica on a World War II intelligence mission, Ian Fleming fell in love with the island and returned to build his own home. He escaped nearly 11 winters at Goldeneye between 1953 and 1964 eventually writing all of his 14 ‘007’ thrillers at the estate. Today the retreat is a highly acclaimed boutique ‘Island Outpost’ resort part of Blackwell’s growing luxury destination group.

“The properties now being marketed at Goldeneye will continue this impressive heritage,” adds Collins. “We expect the historic lifestyle that this Caribbean destination has to offer will attract buyers from across the globe.”

The project…
Goldeneye will benefit from the wealth of planned spa, dining, yoga and tennis facilities, which are part of the Island Outpost resort. In addition to the terra firma sporting activities, the properties’ proximity to the lagoon and Caribbean Sea means that a wide range of water activities are also available including jet skiing, ocean kayaking, snorkeling and fishing. Goldeneye also features its very own sheltered beach and beautiful natural secluded coves.

Just like the original Goldeneye estate properties, all of the new homes effortlessly blend considerable outside spaces with the light filled living areas and all feature direct or nearby waterside access. One and two bedroom ‘Beach Cottages’ will be nestled against the main beach; one and two bedroom ‘Bond Suites’ are sleek glass, polished concrete and brushed steel apartments with plunge pools or roof terraces and views to kill. Lavish three and four bedroom ‘Lagoon Villas’ feature private pools and decks, with some enjoying guest cottages that add further entertaining spaces. ‘Bay Cottages’ on the Western tip of the Goldeneye peninsula have private white sand beaches and decks over the sea to dock small boats and stunning ‘Island Cottages’ are located on their own private island.

Jamaica resurgence…
In the past five years improvements to Jamaica’s infrastructure have helped to attract direct foreign investment of more than £560m for tourism development. The construction of two major new highways and the expansion of Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport will continue to strengthen the tourism renaissance this country is currently experiencing.

Getting there…
There are numerous airports across the UK and Ireland which provide direct, 10 hour flights to Jamaica. Kingston and Montego Bay international airports are both a 2 hour drive away from Goldeneye and all guests can be collected and brought to the resort. Alternatively direct shuttles via helicopter can be arranged and take no longer than 30 minutes.

Prices for the properties at the development start at £375,000* ($750,000) for a one bedroom Bond Suite and range up to £1,598,400* ($3,200,000) for a 4 bedroom Lagoon Villa. For further sales information please contact PURE International on t: 020 3031 2860 or visit www.pureintl.com

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*Subject to currency fluctuation, correct at time of writing

For further press information please contact:
Lloyd Hughes Tel: 020 3031 2860 lhughes@pureintl.com
Kate Bermon Tel: 020 3326 0526 kbermon@pureintl.com

About PURE International
PURE International offers a range of specialist services for the sale and marketing of luxury property in recreational destinations worldwide. Since its inception in 2004 PURE has established wholly owned offices in the UK, Ireland, UAE, Canada and Switzerland, a partner office in Holland and has a growing database in excess of 20,000 people. The company has sold over of 600 residential real estate units with a value of £400 million and has won several high profile awards including the Homes Overseas Gold Award for Best Estate Agency Marketing 2006. The current value of schemes offered by PURE is £3 billion.

About Island Outpost
Owned by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records and Palm Pictures, Island Outpost is a high-end luxury resorts company, which is renowned for its offering of character, stunning surroundings and high quality services. The group includes Goldeneye, Strawberry Hill, Jake's, and The Caves in Jamaica, Pink Sands in The Bahamas and an exclusive selection of villas.

About Goldeneye Visitors
Visitors to Goldeneye over the years include Bill and Hilary Clinton, Kate Moss, Jonny Depp, Sean Connery, Naomi Campbell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Sadie Frost Cindy Crawford, Harrison Ford, Pierce Brosnan, Sting, Bono, Bob Marley, Errol Flynn, Evelyn Waugh, Lucian Freud, Katherine Hepburn, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Guilgud, Sir Anthony Eden and more.

The Top Ten Gift Ideas for a Female 21 to 26 Years of Age

Hot Gift Ideas for the Young Female Adult

By Rica, published Nov 16, 2006

The Generation X young woman has a unique, and chic style of her own. Designers in fashion today have rocked the runways with clothing lines to enhance the personality, and style of this unique and fun generation. This article will review the top ten gift ideas for females 21 to 26 years of age covering clothing, electronics, fragrance, jewelry and a host of other grate gift ideas for this age group, with prices ranging from inexpensive, to moderate to expensive.

Starting with the basic wardrobe item, yet it is in demand for the season. The”Skinny Black Pant” from The Gap is one of the seasons’ hottest items. A black pair of pants is a basic wardrobe item, and actually every female could certainly use more than one pair. At The Gap’s price of $48.00, make someone happy and pick up several pair. They are sure to be pleased – Audrey Hepburn certainly was in The Gap commercial advertising the pants.

The next top ten gift idea for females 21 to 26 years of age is one of the versatile Bell-Sleeved V-Neck Cardigans from Old Navy. This is a versatile piece in a natural white color can be worn beyond this season. Cinched with a wide belt, and worn over a skirt of jeans, this is a look that commands attention and screams fashionista. At a mere $34.50 you can’t go wrong budget wise, or taste wise. If sold out, my next favorite choice is the Cable-Knit Faux Fur trim hoodie sweater in natural white for $36.50.