PATRICK GALLAGHER WINS MAZDA SHOOTOUT

Ohio SCCA Racer Tops Final-Four To Score Biggest Prize in Club Racing –

- Patrick Gallagher had an impressive racing resume last week.  Now he can add 2012 Mazda Club Racer Shootout winner to his list of accomplishments.  Gallagher will follow in the footsteps of Andrew Caddell, Brad Rampelberg, Justin Piscitell, Nick Evans, Scott Shelton, and Elliott Skeer, the six previous Mazda shootout winners.

He also joins the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Driver ladder, which includes the Mazda Road to Indy, program class of 2013.  The MAZDASPEED ladder has been a critical part of the success of up-and-coming racers including Raphael Matos, John Edwards, Conor Daly, Joel Miller, Matthew Brabham, Connor De Phillippi, Dane Cameron, Jack Hawksworth, Stevan McAleer, Jason Saini, Todd Lamb, Eric Foss, Michael Cooper, Trent Hindman, Danilo Estrella, Adam Christodoulou, Sage Karam, Spencer Pigot, Felix Serralles, Tristan Vautier, Petri Suvanto, Scott Anderson, and Yago Cesario Continue reading

Bed Bugs – The Unwanted Holiday Travel Guest

Adult bed bug, Cimex lectularius

Adult bed bug, Cimex lectularius (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

Check for bed bugs when you get to your holiday destination and return home

- Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin reminds holiday travelers to look out for bed bugs because they can be a threat to you and your home, whether you are staying at a five-star hotel, visiting relatives or have friends and family visiting you. According to AAA, 43.6 million Americans are planning to take to the roads, skies and railways between Nov. 21 and Nov. 25. The Federal Aviation Administration lists the nation’s 35 busiest airports, and 30 of those cities can be found on Orkin’s top 50 bed bug cities list. Continue reading

LINDT TO CELEBRATE ORLANDO GRAND OPENING WITH FREE CHOCOLATE

New Retail Location Part of Premium Swiss Chocolatier’s Plan for Additional Growth

Premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt will celebrate the opening of its newest Lindt Factory Outlet in the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores Friday, November 16. The first 1,000 visitors to the new location will receive a complimentary Lindt EXCELLENCE bar.

The store will feature a vast array of premium Lindt chocolate offerings and Lindt Chocolate Advisors to educate and guide customers. The new store is part of the company’s long term plan of growth and expansion for its direct-to-consumer business.

“As we continue to grow our retail presence throughout the U.S., we are thrilled to open a new store in Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores,” said Christine Bullen, vice president of Direct to Consumer at Lindt USA.

Grand Opening Information

Store Location:
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
15677 South Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32821
407-477-0026

Grand Opening Event Times/Dates:
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, November 16

Regular Store Hours:
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays – Saturdays
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays

Lindt currently operates more than 60 retail locations including Lindt Chocolate Shops, Lindt Outlets and Lindt Factory Outlets, where customers are treated to premium chocolate samples every day. The Swiss chocolatier is expanding into the midwest and west coast regions with new retail locations planned for the coming year. In addition to the retail stores, Lindt USA has further diversified its direct to consumer offerings with the 2011 launch of its premium home party sales program, Lindt Chocolate R.S.V.P., an expanded ecommerce presence, and growing corporate gift program.

About Lindt & Sprüngli
Founded in 1845, Lindt & Sprüngli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high-quality products in more than 125 countries.  Lindt & Sprüngli operates eight production facilities in Europe and the United States and employs 7,400 worldwide.  Lindt USA operates more than 60 retail stores in the U.S., Lindt Chocolate R.S.V.P., the company’s premium direct selling program, and maintains wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels.  For more information on Lindt, visit www.lindt.com.