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      <title>Europes First LGBT +50s Active Retirement Village Sets to Go</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">ENJOY A LIFE OF "STYLE & FUN" AMONG LIKE -MINDED PEOPLE</p><p>Paris, France -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 06/03/2014 --  The older people get the more they want company with "like-minded" people.The LGBT active retirement village is located in southwest France on the banks of the beautiful and historic Canal du Midi, 5A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE,surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.<br />
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The developers of The "Villages Group-Rainbow", Europes first &amp; Premier LGBT +50s "Active Lifestyle" community in the South of France, has been caught unawares by the great response to their series of meetings and seminars being held in the USA.<br />
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France offers unlimited culture and beauty, great food and wine, and its health care system has been rated the best in the world. Most "places to retire" web sites and articles include France at or near the top of their lists<br />
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Contact www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Danny Silver<br />Managing Director<br />The Villages Group snc<br />Telephone: +33140078625<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/513679">Click to Email Danny Silver</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=513679&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>The LGBT "Grandlords" - Invest to Retire</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">An ideal way to invest for your furture retirement</p><p>Paris, France -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 04/18/2014 --  With the rise of LGBT retirement homes – Europe&apos;s First LGBT +50&apos;s "Active Retirement" Village has found a way to help "younger" members of the LGBT community to save and prosper in their future retirement in the South of France by becoming a "Grandlord".<br />
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Most Continental Europeans prefer to rent rather than own their property - while in the case of people in the US &amp; UK it is the opposite.  Danny Silver M.D. of The Villages Group snc states "here in France at "Le Village-Canal du Midi" there is a big demand from Continentals who are asking to be put on a "waiting list" for yearly rental – therefore as our permits allow us to offer a few Villas on a "Guaranteed Rental" program, we are making them available so people can invest, have a guaranteed income and then move in and retire, (when ready!), to one of the worlds, (a UNESCO World Heritage site), beautiful locations and "Le Vie en Rose"! "<br />
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www.villagesinvest.com</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Danny Silver<br />Managing Director<br />The Villages Group<br />Telephone: +33140078625<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/494726">Click to Email Danny Silver</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=494726&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Lgbt Seniors Fueling the Retirement Home Market</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">Demand for  "Active Retirement"</p><p>Paris, France -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 04/08/2014 --  The gay community are the newest group to fuel the booming retirement housing market, which already offers developments catering to art enthusiasts, musicians, military veterans and university alumni.<br />
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It&apos;s not just the age of retirees that has changed - these days, a growing number are demanding &apos;active retirement.&apos; <br />
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One previously marginalised group in particular, the LGBT community, has tapped into the "joie de vivre" with the increasing accepting attitudes towards the "gay and grey" available in France with buyers keen to snap up one of the one level, eco-friendly villas at the new The Villages Group - Rainbow development.<br />
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The Villages Group - Rainbow, a 7 hectare gated community of affordable one level eco-friendly/energy efficient "village-houses" with concierge services nestled in the heart of South West France, is a private oasis for the Gay &amp; Lesbian (LGBT) Community who want an "Active &amp; Healthy Lifestyle" in a warm, friendly, healthy climate set on the banks of the Canal du Midi; between Vi neyards &amp; Olive groves and near to several typical Languedoc Villages. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site<br />
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The emphasis is on active living and the wide range of activities on offer includes tennis, archery, aerobics, equestrian events, sailing, boating and swimming in the village&apos;s outdoor and indoor pools. Social engagements abound, with a focus on arts and crafts, music, dance, wine and theatre. Owners enjoy special membership to the stunning nearby golf course and free bicycle hire. The development even boasts access to four ski resorts, all within a 55 mile radius. <br />
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The Villages concept is certainly not a place where the older generation go to live out their remaining days in seclusion or to go back into the closet. <br />
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The great weather, French gastronomy and picturesque location provide perfect reasons to spend your latter years at "Le Village-Canal du Midi"<br />
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visit <a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</a>.</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Danny Silver<br />Managing Director<br />The Villages Group snc<br />Telephone: +33140078625<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/488685">Click to Email Danny Silver</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=488685&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Now Everyone Can Get in the "Pink Property" Investment Market</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>Paris, France -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 03/18/2014 --  While some senior Gay, Lesbian &amp; LGBT look to retire to a life of style and fun in the South of France, all types of investors are trying to find a way to "cash" in on the Pink Money.<br />
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Danny Silver, MD of Europe&apos;s first LGBT "Active Retirement" Village; "Le Village-Canal du Midi"  say "it is a "fluke" of the market.  Whilst ownership is going nicely for "non-French" citizens; the Continental Europeans tend to rent their retirement, rather than own property.  In fact that goes for all property!  We are receiving daily requests from the Continent to rent and ownership from predominantly USA &amp; UK. Our permit/license allows us to offer a very limited number of villa&apos;s to the "own-to-rent" market. Therefore we are doing just that – and offering guaranteed income to the lucky few.  Plus, you can just imagine the capital growth in this unique market".<br />
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Mr. Silver continues "that some people are not ready for retirement, so either they own early and receive a nice income until they are ready to retire – or use part of the year and rent out the summer months for a guaranteed income".  <br />
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A new website -  <a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.villagesinvest.com" href="http://www.villagesinvest.com">http://www.villagesinvest.com</a> – has opened for everyone&apos;s  benefit – or rather the lucky few.<br />
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<a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.villagesinvest.com" href="http://www.villagesinvest.com">http://www.villagesinvest.com</a> <br />
email: info@thevillagesgroup.com</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Danny Silver<br />Managing Director<br />Telephone: +33140078625<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/477715">Click to Email Danny Silver</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=477715&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>The Challenges Facing LGBT Seniors</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">But the future is not all bleak!</p><p>Paris, France -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 02/26/2014 --  LGBT adults face unique challenges as they get older. Studies show as they get older, Gay/LGBT seniors are at far greater risk than their straight peers for depression and isolation which may cause associated health problems. A recent survey of gay seniors living in San Francisco found that 58 percent of LGBT men and women age 60 or older live alone, compared with just 25 percent of straight older adults.<br />
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Older gay men and women are less likely than straight seniors to have children to depend on, either financially or emotionally. They&apos;re also far less likely to be married and often don&apos;t have a long-term partner. <br />
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Stories abound of Gay men and women who chose to hide their sexual orientation after living most of their lives in the open. This rather than face judgment or discrimination from the staff or residents of retirement communities.<br />
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It is not all "gloom"! There is an ideal and affordable choice.  "Active Lifestyle" Retirement in the warmth of the South of France at "The Villages Group – Rainbow".  A sweet pension plan! Management; all activities &amp; entertainment program; full maintenance; weekly villa-cleaning controlled by the owners at just $100 per villa (if 2 people - $50 per person) per week. <br />
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Early Birds! for those a few years from "retirement" – secure a place now and enjoy first-class income – 100% fully guaranteed! -  until you are ready to "move in". Make money and look forward to the life of "style &amp; fun" you deserve!<br />
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Why are you waiting?<br />
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Contact:<br />
Email: info@thevillagesgroup.com<br />
<a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</a></p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Danny Silver<br />Managing Director<br />Telephone: +33140078625<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/467107">Click to Email Danny Silver</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow/">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow/</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=467107&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 03:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Europe's First LGBT "Active Lifestyle" Retirement Village</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>Paris, France -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 02/18/2014 --  The image of retirement has changed dramatically in recent years. With the state pension age creeping up and financial uncertainty on the increase, more and more individuals are facing the prospect of working well beyond their official age of retirement. But it&apos;s not just the age of retirees that has changed - these days, a growing number are demanding &apos;active retirement.&apos; <br />
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One previously marginalised group in particular, the LGBT community, has tapped into the joie de vivre and increasing accepting attitudes towards the "gay and grey" available in France with buyers keen to snap up one of the one level, eco-friendly villas at the new The Villages Group - Rainbow development.<br />
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The Villages Group - Rainbow, a 17 are gated community of affordable one level eco-friendly/energy efficient "village-houses" with concierge services nestled in the heart of the Languedoc region of South West France, is a private oasis for the Gay &amp; Lesbian (LGBT) Community who want an "Active &amp; Healthy Lifestyle" in a warm, friendly, healthy climate set on the banks of the Canal du Midi; between Vineyards &amp; Olive groves and near to several typical Languedoc Villages.<br />
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Designed especially for LGBT living, the Villages Group Rainbow offers typical French "village" houses set within outstanding natural environments with full on-site amenities including tennis courts, indoor pool, gymnasium and a quality entertainment programmes.  The "Village" includes its own Hotel with restaurant; bar; gym; saunas; theatre/meeting room; library. <br />
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The emphasis is on active living and the wide range of activities on offer includes tennis, archery, aerobics, equestrian events, sailing, boating and swimming in the village&apos;s outdoor and indoor pools. Owners enjoy special membership to the stunning nearby golf course and free bicycle hire. The development even boasts access to four ski resorts, all within a 55 mile radius.  <br />
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Social engagements abound, with a focus on arts and crafts, music, dance, wine and theatre. <br />
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Located on the UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Last Chance" gas station the village will be perfect as a hide-away but close enough to the Med to make the most of all that France has to offer.<br />
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The Canal du Midi has become a popular tourist destination in its own right due to the beauty of the waterways and surrounding countryside. Initially used to transport good from the Atlantic to the Med - the Canal has now become a tourist attraction and place for leisure activities, with many people rowing, canoeing, fishing or even cruising on luxury hotel barges.<br />
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The Languedoc-Roussillon is easily accessible by air, rail and road. With five main airports in Nimes, Montpellier, Carcassonne, Beziers and Perpignan and the TVG from France &amp; Spain is just a 15 minutes drive.<br />
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The Villages concept is certainly not a place where the older generation go to live out their remaining days in seclusion or to go back into the closet. For us, we have a positive forward thinking approach about our own Villages in France, providing a lifestyle that we believe will be most attractive to active 50+s from the LGBT community who want to live their lives to the full in one of the top ten expat countries in the world that affords a relaxed pace of life, stunning natural landscapes and low living costs.<br />
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House prices at Le Village-Canal du Midi start from around 236,000 Euros which includes all closing costs and the first year&apos;s management fee and taxes; weekly maintenance costs are just 70 Euros per house per week including all activities. All houses are finished to an exceptionally high standard and clients have a choice of colour scheme and have an input into interior design factors such as the style of kitchen. <br />
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The great weather, French gastronomy and picturesque location provide perfect reasons to spend your latter years here across the Channel and offers the opportunity to live out your days with pride.<br />
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For more information on retiring to France and the first gay retirement community, The Villages Group snc is a leader in Europe of "Active Lifestyle" Retirement Villages with developments thru-out Southern France.  - Telephone on +33 1 4007 8625 email  info@thevillagesgroup.com or visit <a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow</a>.</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Danny Silver<br />Managing Director<br />The Villages Group snc<br />Telephone: +33140078625<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/462789">Click to Email Danny Silver</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow/">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow/</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=462789&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Adventure Before Dementia</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>Paris, France -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/">ReleaseWire</a>) -- 02/12/2014 --  Have you in inadvertently been putting the cornflakes in the fridge and the milk in the cupboard lately? This may be an inkling that life is getting a little mundane, consisting of boring routines, lack of stimulation and predictability.<br />
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According to research by the World Alzheimer&apos;s Reports, 44 million people are now thought to be living with dementia with sufferers predicted to reach 76 million in 2030 and a staggering 135 million by 2050.<br />
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Are you thinking it&apos;s time to make a change to your everyday living?   Is it just possible, (and recommended!), that a change to an "active" lifestyle in retirement will stimulate the grey matter and give you that new lease of life you have been searching for!<br />
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Danny Silver,Managing Founder of The Villages Group Rainbow, Europe&apos;s first active retirement village for the LGBT community nestled in the heart of south west France comments, <br />
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"In the next decade we can expect dramatic changes in the world around us as baby boomers emerge as seniors and active living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will be top of their wish list. In fact these 21st century seniors are already creating their own &apos;age&apos; between retirement and dotage, the era of adventure before dementia!"<br />
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Danny and his team at The Villages Group Rainbow have fully embraced the "adventure before dementia" ethos by creating active living Villages in France for the over 50&apos;s that provide services and amenities to encourage an active, happy and healthy lifestyle focused around a strong community of like-minded individuals.<br />
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Indeed, The Villages Group Rainbow, now under construction, will provide a lifestyle that will be highly attractive to active 50+ LGBT individuals who want to live their lives to the full in one of the top ten expat countries in the world, one that is home to the world&apos;s largest single wine-producing region, over 300 days of sunshine per annum and a coastline that stretches all the way from the Camargue down to the Spanish border, the southern Languedoc-Roussillon region has got plenty going for it. <br />
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For more information on how you can embrace &apos;adventure before dementia&apos; with a home at The Villages Rainbow contact  today on + 33 1 4007 8625, email info@thevillagesgroup.com or visit www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow.</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Stephen Silver<br />Managing Director<br />The Villages Group<br />Telephone: +33140078625<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/458810">Click to Email Stephen Silver</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow/">http://www.thevillagesgroup.com/rainbow/</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=458810&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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