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Happy Top Ten Tuesday! We're now in October and I couldn't be more happy! I just love the cozy nights wrapped in a blanket and all the beautiful colours outside. This weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada. It's super early this year but it is definitely getting me in the fall mood! It also means more opportunities to read great books.
For those of you who are not familiar, Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl where she assigns a new topic each week and posts a top ten list to follow that theme.
Today's theme is authors I'd love to meet – I've had a number of opportunities to meet and interviews some great ones! But I still have a few authors I would love to meet one day!
They're sorted alphabetically by their last name and their name links to their Goodreads page!
Victoria Aveyard // Aveyard came to Toronto in May for her War Storm tour. But, I had my graduation and couldn't attend. While I graduated, my best friends went down and got all my books signed as a gift. Aveyard seems like such a cool and fun person and I would love to meet her in person one day. I absolutely love her Instagram stories!
Cassandra Clare // Obviously, I would love to meet Cassie Clare. I love the Shadowhunter world! I really attribute her to getting me into young adult fantasy in my teen years.
Sarah Dessen // The queen of light and fluffy contemporary! I would absolutely love to meet Sarah Dessen in the future and get my books signed. Also, I'd love the opportunity to ask her questions about her writing process.
Stephanie Garber // I thoroughly enjoyed Caraval and Legendary. I have interacted several times with Garber on Twitter but I would love to be able to chat with her in person the next time!
Helen Hoang // The Kiss Quotient quickly became one of my favourite reads of 2018. I would LOVE to meet the incredible author behind it and chat with her about this incredible book! I just feel like she would be a lovely individual to meet!
Sophie Kinsella // I would absolutely love to meet this great chick-lit author! She's super funny and charming and I think it would be a fun experience. Also, her Confessions of a Shopaholic series is totally fun. I'd love to hear her talk about writing it!
Sarah J. Maas // Need I say more? She is just such a wonderful fantasy writer and I love everything I have read by her so far. Also, A Court of Mist and Fury is just such an incredible book that I would love to meet the author behind it!
Tahereh Mafi // I would love to be able to chat with Tahereh Mafi. She has a beautiful writing style and breakdances? How cool is that!
JK Rowling // Harry Potter was a huge part of my childhood. The movies always came out around my birthday and it was a family tradition to go and see them with my parents. Obviously the books are just as important and I would love to personally thank JK Rowling for this incredible world.
Sabaa Tahir // An Ember in the Ashes series totally breaks my heart and rips me to shreds with each book. But I LOVE it and I LOVE Sabaa Tahir. I would absolutely jump at the opportunity to meet her!
Obviously there are so many authors I would love to meet, and this is just a small portion of them! Hopefully one day I'll have an opportunity to meet these lovely authors, or even interview them for my blog!
Let's Chat in the Comments!
Who are your favourite authors? Have you met any of them? Have you met any of the authors that I'd love to meet?

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Poem in The Call of the Chupacabra
My narrative poem "Chupacabra Genesis" will appear in The Call of the Chupacabra, Volume I, edited by Juan Manuel Pérez and Malia Pérez with cover art by Yosh Reyez, scheduled for release Fall 2015/Winter 2016.
My narrative poem "Chupacabra Genesis" will appear in The Call of the Chupacabra, Volume I, edited by Juan Manuel Pérez and Malia Pérez with cover art by Yosh Reyez, scheduled for release Fall 2015/Winter 2016.
I'm excited to announce that The History Press has hired me to write Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley, a book on the most famous hauntings from the Texas borderlands. Set for publication in the fall of 2016, the collection will feature photographs and fabulous artwork by José Meléndez. Further…
My guest article "Toltec Traces in 'The Thunder-Rider'" is up at On an Underwood No. 5, a blog devoted to Robert E. Howard and his works of fiction. The piece analyzes Howard's use of Mesoamerican myth and legend in a posthumously published story draft.
My short story "Winds That Stir Vermillion Sands" is up at Strange Horizons, accompanied by a fantastic introduction by author Sabrina Vourvoulias and a podcast version read by Anaea Lay.
My poems "Santander" and "Escape" have been accepted for publication in the upcoming winter edition of Cybersoleil Journal.
The delightful folks at the Red River Review have accepted my poems "Tlacuache, Cornered" and "Losing My Accent" for publication in their August 2015 issue.
Lamar University Press released my book Border Lore: Folktales and Legends of South Texas. The volume is already available at Amazon and will soon go live at other major venues.
The literary magazine Axolotl will be publishing my translations of four Nahuatl poems in their upcoming issue.
My story "Ancient Hunger, Silent Wings" won one of Devilfish Review's Kraken Awards: third place in fiction. The piece, a fantasy set in 19th-century New Mexico, appears in their Kraken Award issue.
I am pleased to announce that Strange Horizons will be reprinting my science fiction short story "Winds That Stir Vermilion Sands" on June 29. Curating the tale will be the fabulous author and journalist Sabrina Vourvoulias.


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Can I obtain an Indian tourist visa while I simultaneously seek business opportunities, deliver lectures, write articles, do research work in India?
A tourist visa is meant ONLY for tourism, where the sole objective of visiting India is recreation and sightseeing. An individual visiting India on such a visa cannot indulge in any other activities. Therefore, while applying for a visa, the applicant should clearly state the purpose of their visit in the application form and also seek advice from the visa officer regarding their intention for visiting India.
Viselio can help you obtain your tourist or business visa for India. Check the required documents on our website and apply by filling out the online visa application form. Our visa agents go to the embassy/consulate instead of you. Once your visa is approved, we are sending it to your address.


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The Waterford Festival of Architecture (WFA) is a festival which supports architects and works towards enhancing the understanding and appreciation of architecture among the wider community, including creative practitioners of other artistic disciplines. It produces a high quality programme of events that maximise its unique status in Ireland as the only festival of architecture outside of the capital. With an exciting expanded 4 days programme of events, 16th-19th of May, to engage local and regional public and specialist audiences, the festival promotes the importance of architecture as an artistic practice.
Through a family and schools programme, specialist lectures and talks, workshops and exhibitions, the Waterford Festival of Architecture continues to grow its profile and audiences by delivering a programme that aims to engage the public with the built environment. Awareness of architecture as an art form is central to the festival. Through these creative collaborations, the festival can demonstrate the necessity for and contributions of, architecture in our daily lives.
Programme of Events:
A very successful outreach programme, "Architects in Schools" which will run throughout various primary schools City & County (TBC); Heritage Trail where transition year students are invited to follow a heritage trail through the city and create a photographic image from that trail; exhibitions of student work from the Dept. of Arch; Contemporary and historic venues within Waterford City are used actively during the festival to house exhibitions, workshops and artist talks.
All donations go to South East Simon Community
For further details contact:
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 3101947
Email: email@example.com
Facebook: @WFOArchitecture
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Shaping EU Policy from Below
EU Democracy and the Committee of the Regions
Simona Piattoni and Justus Schönlau
Chapter 6: The Committee of the Regions and the euro crisis: exerting control on behalf of substate interests
Simona Piattoni and Justus Schönlau
We have seen in the previous chapter how the Committee of the Regions (CoR) actively participated in articulating voice on behalf of territorial interests in the debate on cohesion policy. We analysed it as an illustration of the CoR's role in the formation of the active aspect of judgment as 'activating and proposing' (see Chapter 1). We also underscored how the CoR, in keeping with its formal consultative powers, cannot directly intervene on the letter of legislative proposals, but can only exert ex-post surveillance through the Early Warning System in defence of subsidiarity and proportionality once a law has been approved and before it comes into effect (see Chapter 4). Nevertheless, we have emphasized how, thanks to its consultative role and through the channels that it has established both formally and informally with the other EU institutions, the CoR is capable of 'shaping policy from below' by contributing its insights on the expected consequences of EU legislation 'on the ground'. This is precisely the kind of input that the Commission expects from the CoR – as sketched out in the White Paper on EU Governance – which the CoR provides by drawing from its detailed knowledge of the economic, social and institutional situation at the terminals of EU policy-making: the substate levels. The CoR, however, never simply limits itself to purely technical opinions, but rather also offers a sensitive political analysis of what EU legislation means for democracy in Europe.
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Buy a ghostwritten book
This is a pretty vague proposition. For one thing, I am not sure if you understand what "ghost writing" means. In the industry, it refers to someone who writes a book for another person, to be published under that other person's name. No one has pre-written "ghost" books or stories in the same way that there are premade book covers. You can have someone write a book for you, that is done all the time. In fact, many very well-known authors will have their names on books---especially series titles---that were in fact written by someone else. But there is always some sort of connection with the author whose name is on the cover. For instance, an "autobiography" of a celebrity will likely be written by someone else, or an entry in a series of novels may in fact have been written by another author. In both cases, the "author" will have had at least some input or control over the contents of the book.
I cannot think of a single example of where someone has simply bought a pre-existing book or story from someone else for no other reason than to put their own name on it. What is the point of doing something like that? Vanity? It'd be no different than buying a painting, putting your signature in the corner and telling everyone that you created it.4 · Share on Twitter
Once upon a time, pre-internet, it was possible to buy 'business advice' guides on floppies, to print off and sell to one's heart's content. Needless to say, anyone could buy them to print off and to sell, and even sillier, the buyers of the guides could also buy the floppy too. Later, there was at least one site on line selling the publishing rights to 100s of books, fact and fiction. I have no idea where they got them from, they were not books I had seen or heard of before, but needless to say there was no exclusivity, so it has to be assumed that, very possibly, many many people bought the rights to sell them … not that I ever saw them for sale, except for on that site.
I haven't seen the site you're talking about, but I suspect that the original poster wasn't talking just about obtaining publishing rights to a book, and the right to sell it, but about putting his name on it as the author.
If he does know what a Ghostwriter actually is. Maybe he will return.
I guess a person could engage Stephen King to write-for-hire, but that might be expensive. Or V.C. Andrews...
Perhaps he wants a sequel to Casper?
I went to the ghostwriting site and picked one sample text at random. Here it is:
She doesn't mean for any of this to happen, at least not at the beginning. She was just lonely. Her new husband has just been so busy as of late that he barely has enough time spared to be with her. But then his father came, and he was just so nice and friendly that she can't help falling for him instead. He's just so handsome, muscular, and even more ripped, if only slightly older version of Aladdin. He looks so undeniable the moment he starts to change his garbs for nobleman attires. Their age difference is even not that far apart, if only by a few decades away. (The man must have been really young when he had Aladdin). She really doesn't mean for it to go this far, until it does. And before she knows it, he's inside her, in her thoughts and in her womb.
I have no idea what the "studio" charges, but I suspect that whatever it is, it's too much.2 · Share on Twitter
Hrmm, someone asks for one and one turns up …
What? Are you thinking "coincidence"?
Ron Miller said:What? Are you thinking "coincidence"?
Very much so.
"He looks so undeniable the moment he starts to change his garbs for nobleman attires."Would someone diagram that sentence for me?
Just Kevin said:Ron Miller said:What? Are you thinking "coincidence"?
Very much so.
"He looks so undeniable the moment he starts to change his garbs for nobleman attires."
That's the sort of stuff AI comes up with.
RoyR AuthorSkoob_ym said:I guess a person could engage Stephen King to write-for-hire, but that might be expensive. Or V.C. Andrews...
I once bought a ghost-written book. All that was in it was, Ooooo ooooooooo Oooooooooo.4 · Share on Twitter


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MikroE Interface
3.3V-5V Voltage Translator Board
The 3.3V-5V Voltage Translator Board is a bidirectional voltage translator that comes integrated with two 8-bit, dual supply, configurable voltage interface transceivers, model LVXC3245. Made using dual metal CMOS technology, the LVXC3245 module includes two separate supply rails that allow transition from a 3.3V to 5V system environment. The 3.3V-5V Voltage Translator Board allows user to adjust voltage levels of a development system sending 3.3V voltage signals and receiving 5V voltage signals. All the inputs and outputs are 5V tolerant. Ideal for asynchronous communication between two data buses (A and B), this bus transceiver transmits data from A to B or vice versa, based on the logic level at the Direction-Control (DIR) input. The Output-Enable (OE) input can be used to disable the device, thus isolating the buses effectively.
The 3.3V-5V Voltage Translator Board is well-suited for PCMCIA configurable I/O applications and makes an ideal choice for low power designs. It also meets all PCMCIA I/O voltage requirements at 5V and 3.3V operation.
32x32 RGB LED Matrix Panel - 5mm pitch
Hi-brightness RGB LED matrix panel, with 1024 RGB LEDs arranged in a 32x32 grid on the front on a 5mm grid, total size 160x160mm. Comes with one IDC cable and a power cable.
Note: This panel is only for use with the Matrix RGB Click Board™.
32x32 RGB LED Matrix Panel - 6mm pitch
Hi-brightness RGB LED matrix panel, with 1024 RGB LEDs arranged in a 32x32 grid on the front on a 6mm grid, total size 190x190mm. Comes with one IDC cable and a power cable.
Note: This panel is only for use with the Matrix RGB Click Board™.
5V-3.3V Voltage Translator Board
The 5V-3.3V Voltage Translator Board features two LVXC3245 8-bit, dual supply non-inverting voltage interface transceivers. Made using dual metal CMOS technology, the LVXC3245 module includes two separate supply rails that allow transition from a 5V to 3.3V system environment. The 5V-3.3V Voltage Translator Board allows user to adjust voltage levels between a 5V development system and a 3.3V device. All the inputs and outputs are 5V tolerant. Ideal for asynchronous communication between two data buses (A and B), this bus transceiver transmits data from A to B or vice versa, based on the logic level at the Direction-Control (DIR) input. The on-board MC33269DT-3.3 voltage regulator can be enabled using a jumper J17 to create 3.3V power for the Low-Voltage Port, if the device is not capable of providing the 3.3V power supply voltage.
The 5V-3.3V Voltage Translator Board is well-suited for PCMCIA and other real time configurable I/O applications and also makes an ideal choice for low power designs. It also meets all PCMCIA I/O voltage requirements at 5V and 3.3V operation.
5V-3.3VReg Board
Provide a stable and reliable 3.3V and 5V power supply to the device using the 5V-3.3V Reg Board. This regulator board features a LM7805 3-terminal 5V positive voltage regulator and a MC33269 3.3V low dropout positive voltage regulator to provide fixed supply voltages. The board features two voltage input options, which includes a screw terminal connector CN2 and AC/DC adapter connector CN1 (8 to 16V AC/DC). An on-board voltage regulator is used to reduce and stabilize the supplied voltage. The reduced voltage may be either 3.3V or 5V and is delivered via screw terminals CN3 (5V) and CN4 (3.3V). For 5V voltage, the maximum current amounts to 1A, whereas for 3.3V voltage, it amounts to 800 mA. Furthermore, 5V-3.3V Reg Board is provided with mounting holes for easy integration into the design. The board has a diode bridge of four 1N4007 diodes that performs as a rectifier when using an AC input, and as polarity protection when using a DC input.
The 5V-3.3V Reg Board is very handy for systems that demand a regulated 3.3V or 5V power supply.
Accel SPI Board
The new Accel SPI Board is a three-axis acceleration measurement tool that comes with an ADXL345 three-axis accelerometer circuit. This 3-axis acceleration tool is designed to measure static acceleration of gravity in tilt-sensing applications as well as dynamic acceleration resulting from motion or shock. It comes with a selectable measurement range of 2g, 4g, 8g, or 16g. It is connected to the microcontroller on the development board through pad pins.
The Accel SPI Board operates on low power consumption and is thus, well-suited for mobile device applications. The Accel SPI Board with high resolution (4 mg/LSB) allows measurement of even less than 1.0' of change in inclination. The digital output data is formatted as 16-bit Twos Complement and is accessible via industry-standard serial SPI communication interface. The Accel SPI Board is powered by embedded FIFO technology and thus, minimizes the host processor load. Designed for high performance, this compact-sized board is designed to operate using a 3.3V power supply only.
ADC Proto Board
The ADC PROTO Board is used to convert analog voltage signals into digital voltage signals in 12-bit resolution. The board includes a MCP3204 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) that combines low power consumption and high performance into a small package. Featuring a successive approximation register (SAR) architecture, the MCP3204 module uses an industry-standard SPI serial interface to send the converted voltage signal to the host microcontroller. Furthermore, it features up to 100K samples per second and four single-ended input channels. The ADC PROTO Board is small in size and comes equipped with screw terminals to facilitate easy connections. It is designed to operate using a 5V power supply only. When using it with 3.3V systems, it is advisable to use voltage translators on communication lines.
The ADC PROTO Board is an ideal choice for a variety of applications, which include instrumentation, industrial PCs, motor control, robotics, data acquisition, measurement, industrial automation, smart sensors, multi-channel data loggers, and so on.
Audio Codec Board - PROTO
Design and develop embedded applications that require audio playback using the new audio & voice accessory board called Audio Codec Board
AudioAMP Board
The AudioAMP Board is an accessory board that includes a LM386 low-voltage audio power amplifier with internal gain. The gain is internally set to 20 in order to keep external part count low, but the gain can be increased from 20 to 200 with the addition of an external resistor and capacitor between pins 1 and 8. The AudioAMP Board has screw terminals that aid in easy connectivity and secure connections. The AudioAMP Board is designed to operate using a 3.3V to 5V systems.
With such features, this board is an ideal choice for low AM-FM radio amplifiers, portable tape player amplifiers, intercoms, TV sound systems, ultrasonic drivers, power converters, and many more.
Battery Boost Shield
Bring autonomous power supply and mobility to the mikroMedia™ board with the Battery Boost Shield. Designed to be pin-compatible with a range of MikroMMB boards, this expansion board features a MCP1640 step-up DC-DC regulator. This compact, high-efficiency converter provides easy-to-use power supply solution for battery powered devices, such as MikroMMB for PIC18FJ, PIC24, dsPIC33 and PIC32. The board provides autonomous power supply using two AAA batteries. The Battery Boost Shield has a MCP1640 IC that provides an output voltage 4V DC and output current ~300mA. The board features two battery holders, power ON/OF jumper and a convenient prototyping area which can be used for placing your additional components. The shield comes with two easy-to-use male-female 1x26 connectors. The pinout and shape of Battery Boost identically matches the pinout and shape of all the mikroMedia™ boards with a green PCB.
With these features, Battery Boost Shield is an ideal choice for personal medical products, wireless sensors, handheld instruments, GPS receivers, Bluetooth headsets, and products that use one-, two- and three- cell alkaline, NiCd, NiMH, one-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries.
Bee Proto Board
The Bee PROTO Board from MikroE is a high-performance, low-power solution to add wireless communication functionality through the ZigBee module. Compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, this additional board features ATZB-24-A2/B0 ZigBit wireless module with an innovative balanced dual-band chip antenna. Backed with top-quality radio performance and easy integration, the Bee PROTO Board operates in the high-sensitivity 2.4 GHz ISM frequency range. The embedded 802.15.4 / ZigBee software provides standard-based wireless connectivity for a wide range of applications. It communicates to the microcontroller through simple UART communication interface using TX and RX pins. Selectable by jumper, it uses a 3.3V or 5V operation.
Bee PROTO Board makes a great option for building automation & monitoring, automated meter reading, industrial and environmental monitoring, security, inventory management and more.
Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver Board
The Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver Board comes designed to let the user operate bipolar stepper motors in full-, half-, quarter-and eight-step modes. This additional board comes equipped with a complete microstepping motor driver with an in-built A3967SLB translator. The accessory board also includes a fixed off-time current regulator, which is capable of operating in slow, fast, or mixed current-decay mode. This current-decay control scheme not only increases step accuracy but also results in less power consumption and much reduced audible motor noise.
The Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver Board, which is available as a stand-alone device, can also be connected to the microcontroller. For establishing the connection of the Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver to the microcontroller on the development system, the user needs to use a flat cable with regular IDC female connector. This female connector in turn should be connected to some development system.


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Joint promotions are a new trend. Two or more firms from different industries, but with shared markets and values, join together and conduct sales promotion programs. It helps to save promotional expenses for every partner.
Oberoi, Lufthansa and American Express:
Oberoi, in partnership with Lufthansa an American Express, came out with the 'Oberoi Plus' scheme. The Oberoi Plus worked on a system of redeemable points that were gained once the customer tapped the service of any one of the joint promotion partners. Since the customer base of all the three firms overlap, Oberoi Plus proved an ideal program to increase market penetration of every partner; it also gave them substantial savings.
Centurion Bank and Videocon: Centurion Bank and Videocon came with a joint promotion:
A special zero percent finance scheme. Centurion Bank will finance the purchase of Videocon products.
Amount Financed, up to Rs 30,000
Interest Rate 0 percent
Tenure 12 months.
In addition, Videocon offered special discounts/gifts/exchange prices for Centurion Bank customers.
Diverse groups coming together to do joint promotion:
In another interesting campaign, pediatricians joined hands with school principals, social service agency and a variety of retail stores (ice cream, pizza, toys, children's clothing and video rentals) to attract and serve their common market: families with young children. The main objective was to give 'immunization injections' for children. Immunizations were organized at convenient times in a spacious children's store. Parents got news about the offer through all the participating outlets; children were given free snack coupons. All the partners in the schemes were beneficiaries.
Merchandising / Display:
Proper merchandising and display at the store level promotes sales; it prompts the consumer to switch over to the displayed brand ignoring existing brand loyalties; it persuades them to buy 'now rather than later' and it makes a customer to buy more than the originally intended quantity. All these are essentially sales promotional functions. While advertising can only make a consumer aware of the product or generate a desire for it, merchandising/display often motivates a consumer to buy a product instantly. Point of Purchase (POP) displays are one of the most widely used sales promotional tools. With the proliferation of brands, innovative displays have become a prerequisite for success. In the store, brands compete with each other for consumer's attention.


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Where did the brown dot on the tooth come from?
Suddenly identified brown spot in the tooth is able to have the most different appearance: its factors are ready to appear as well as harmful habits or dental cures, and thus pathology of the capital of well-being in full. Identify in the resource of difficulty will be able to help the placement of such kind of places and signs, what accompany this deficiency.
Causes and concomitant symptoms
All the prerequisites that initiate the appearance of a chestnut tone in the tooth can be divided into 2 relative categories – natural and painful.
The following categories enter the main category:
- Micro hurt of enamel. It for themselves a violation of the dental enamel is unsuccessful to serve as a reason for the formation of a black eyewear. However, including a small cleavage or rupture in its plane means that the most delicate matter of the tooth, located near the enamel, is associated with the atmosphere, water and food. However, unlike the hardest part of the tooth, enamel, they instantly draw in themselves all sorts of decorating elements that enter into the structure of the expresso, the river, the greenish-brown smoke, the scarlet cause, etc. As well as the result, all, without exception, coloring, transforming into place, first acquire the invisible trauma. Due to the depth of the defect, this position can be accompanied by discomfort in a damaged place, or be completely light and bear the appearance of an exclusively aesthetic flaw.
- Congenital deficiencies of enamel. The system of creating a black place in the tooth is similar to the past pattern. However, in this case, the significance is not in any way the damage to the enamel, but its incorrect development, because of what the beloved has a variable thickness. In accordance with this, in the most non-small and insignificant zones, the enamel draws in more pigments that can be divided according to the whole plane of the tooth or create distinctly reproduced black zones in the variant of the points. In this case, the difficulty is extremely rarely limited to one tooth – the brown spots in the front teeth can be shown more, thus, just as the incisors themselves generally have more contact with food and drinks. However, the presence of a distant analysis in other teeth also reveals pinpoint defects.
The following indicate pathological factors:
- The basis of the disease is the development of the so-called "snow-white speck" – the weakened and depigmented place of the enamel. In addition, the emergence of a brown spot in this area means that the bacteria and food products of their vital functions have prolonged the unrestrained "goal" and the defect have achieved dentin. Suffering in this period can still not disturb, but if the tooth in the tooth is in the cervical lobe (to the right), the presence of the use of warm food or elixirs, the presence of inhalation through the mouth of a cool atmosphere may have unpleasant feelings.
- A melodious-motley model of this disease is accompanied by the education in the plane of the teeth of small zones, in this number, the points colored most intensely, rather than being around the matter. In connection with the distinctive features of the face menu, the color of such specks can fluctuate from a darkish yellowish color, down to a bronze-chocolate and almost dark. The presence of fluorosis is extremely rarely traced in affected teeth, but often there is a high susceptibility to acidic food. The presence of fluorosis in the tooth coffee spot (more generally a given multiple spots) is not an exceptional visual criterion. In addition, the coating loses its radiance, acquires a structure sweeping.
- Therapeutic staining. Already after a long process of certain substances (medications of the tetracycline category, glandular substances, vitamin and its excretory, etc.), the acting elements have all the chances to accumulate in bone materials and dental enamel, which leads to its staining. Disease, for the purpose of curing of which such substances are used, and in addition the characteristic features of the enamel texture determine the separation of the pigment: in the variant of spots, strips or points.
- Tooth stones. There is a widespread misinterpretation of the question concerning this, that dental granite is necessarily a "conglomeration" of hard deposits. However, the mineralized element is more generally created in areas that are generally less amenable to cleaning directly (the presence of hard food) and during hygienic maintenance due to the oral cavity. For this reason, more generally, the dental granite suggests a brown speck in the teeth of the gums. However, episodes are frequent, if in the sphere of natural lack of enamel (insignificant deepening in its plane) accumulation of a gentle deposit takes place. In addition, the presence of a small or accidental brushing of one's teeth hardens and stains pigments coming from elixirs and food, creating a black space.
Possible complications small brown dot on tooth
According to itself, a brown or dark place in the tooth does not in fact imply any threat, thus, just as a beloved is not considered an independent disease, and only speaks of this or that dental or somatic issue.
However, every position, being abandoned, certainly draws results from itself. In this case, this is:
- Destruction of enamel, which performs a significant protective function;
- Development of caries (often – numerous, with a loss of not one, but some teeth at the same time);
- The spread of a painful course in the tissue – the supporting and semi-distinctive device of the teeth, what is dangerous is their loss.
Methods of treatment
The method for curing tiny brown dot on teeth directly depends on the factors of this feature:
- When hypoplasia of the enamel or its traumatic defect is recommended restoration of the enamel with the support of denture polymers and cements.
- Caries, outside of the connection with the level of his seriousness and figure, will require pulling out the slain materials and rebuilding the anatomical figure of the tooth.
- Fluorosis is a situation, the presence of which can use the filling denture used materials, or methods of aesthetic orthodontics – fixing veneers or luminaire.
If little brown dot on my tooth or a speck in the tooth appeared due to the mineralization of the plaque, someone is removed with the support of physiological instruments, sound equipment, technical Air Flow, etc.
Medicinal staining almost does not lend itself to destruction with the support of the current dental treatments. For this reason, the presence of a significant lesion of enamel or dentin with pigments, methods of selection is considered the use of specialized linings that correctly model personal diseases – luminaire and veneers.


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19 Apr '16
In UAE Federal Law No. 08 of 1980, as amended (the "UAE Labour Law") governs the relationship between the employer and the employee. Three new ministerial decrees containing new set of rules for labour market issued by the UAE's Ministry of Labour (MoL) came into force on 1st January this year and are expected to […]
07 Aug '12
Employment relationships in the United Arab Emirates are governed by Federal Law No.8 of 1980 Regulating Labour Relations as amended by Federal Laws No.24 of 1981, No.15 of 1985 and No.12 of 1986 (the Labour Law). The Labour Law provides that an employment contract can be terminated in the following ways.
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08 Apr '12
As the name implies, end of service gratuity is an amount of money that every employee is entitled to receive, and every employer is liable to pay, upon termination of an employment relationship in the UAE, provided that the employee meets the conditions set out in the Labour Law (UAE Federal Law No.8 of 1980).
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06 Oct '11
In the UAE, according to a recent survey conducted by a recruitment consultancy, many companies have started hiring again, or are preparing to resume recruitment.
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Joy Song Devotional
It might not make for comfortable reading, but the path to true and lasting joy in God often leads us away from the temporary things we put our hope in. Just ask Mary.
'Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." The child's father and mother marvelled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
[Luke 2:21-35]
It must have been wonderful to hear God's words confirmed again by Simeon. But surely all that stuff about the sword that would pierce her heart was painful to hear. In the time that followed, did she remember his warning? Did she lie awake and wonder how bad things were going to get? Did fear every threaten to rob her of joy?
Later on, the family were forced to live as a refugees (Matthew 2 v13-23). This would have been a frightening time for the new parents, living far away from the familiar and the secure.
It must have been hard when they returned too – realising how many friends and relatives had lost their baby boys during Herod's slaughter. All because of their son.
Being 'used' by God can be difficult and painful, and there's no guarantee that we'll fully understand everything that happens while we're here on earth. But deep down, do you really want a softly slippered life with God? Do you really only want to sign up for a risk-free option?
What version of God's promises are you saying Yes to? It's easy to sign up for the blessing and the bounty, to get all excited about just how much joy there is lying ahead of us. But the true joy that's on offer is eternal. We need only remember Jesus life and death to remind ourselves that here on earth, there's a cost to following God.
But in the beautiful, upside down world of God, there's a paradox in it all. When we are willing to lose all the treasures of life for the sake of following Christ, that's when we find the greatest joy on earth.
Father God, thank you for your mercy that overcomes my failings. Thank you for your love that calms my fears. And thank you for your grace that invites me to get up again and again and join you, even though I fail. Teach me what it means to find true joy in you. Amen.
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March 18th 2015 marks 30 years to the day when Neighbours first aired on Australian Television.
To mark the occasion, TV Tonight recently posed some questions to its creator, the legendary Reg Watson.
Congratulations on the show reaching 30 years. You must feel very proud of this achievement?
Yes, I'm very proud but also grateful to so many hundreds of talented people who worked to make the serial a success.
Take us back to the start. How did the idea come about?
The concept was based on life in my home street in Brisbane before I went to England. When I returned in seventy four I was surprised at the changes in the people; the happy neighbourly atmosphere had gone and there no longer seemed to be the bond between parents and teenagers. Today, when asked how things went at school teenage sons would grunt an answer. I thought it would be interesting to do a serial where modern viewers could be reminded of the 'old days." ie. Scott Robinson and his father trusted and respected each other and communicated as adults but Max Ramsay couldn't stand his rebellious son. Those were the days when all neighbours knew and helped each other in the street but now they are insular. Everything is different again today but older people will remember what I mean about the old days -but you can imagine trying to pitch a serial about communication to a sceptical channel executive with their arms folded – as they do.
What about when it was axed by Seven and picked up by TEN?
Ian Holmes (Grundys) handled the switch from Seven to Ten. I was flat out rewriting new storylines and scripts for Ten.
People often refer to the glory era, of UK success, fan frenzy in shopping centres. It must have been quite a ride?
I knew all about the impact Neighbours was having on the great British public but only experienced it myself in the most unlikely place – Heathrow airport immigration. I had flown in and a rather superior official was checking my passport etc. He looked me up and down and said, "So you're a television producer. And just what do you produce, Mr. Watson?" I mentioned that something I had devised was currently running over there and mentioned Neighbours. His reaction was amazing as he begged for an autograph for his wife (or she'd never forgive him) and brought two buddies over to meet me. It was fun being a VIP for a few minutes but Neighbours actors copped the full force of fan frenzy when they went to the UK – and they loved it. Neighbours was running twice a day on the BBC.
When did you step back from the show?
I stepped back from the serial when Reg Grundy sold the business but it was already being run by experts so I retired a happy man.
Why are audiences so drawn to soap opera?
As you know yourself, the success of a serial always starts with the storyline. If an episode doesn't contain a logical plot with interesting characters and a strong cliffhanger viewers lose interest. Storyliners hold the characters' lives in their hands.
Tell us about your lifestyle now. What keeps you occupied? Do you still watch the show?
My lifestyle is now completely different. I had over sixty years in theatre, radio and television and you must make a determined effort to give it all up and not look back- otherwise you will be the doddering old 'know all' who keeps interfering. That's not my style.
What will be Neighbours' legacy?
The Neighbours legacy. Well, I produced the first five day a week serial, Crossroads in the UK. Critics hated it and Lady Plowden, the Chairman of the powerful Independent Broadcasting Authority wanted it off the air because she found it to be ''"distressingly popular." That was fifty years ago and today in Britain they are still running repeats of the serial and fans are gathering to celebrate the anniversary. I'd like to think that people will still feel the same way about Neighbours in fifty years' time.


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Viera Charter's Odyssey of the Mind team heads to Worlds
Viera Charter School Odyssey of the Mind team is heading to world competition in Ames, Iowa. Florida Today
Seven middle school students from Viera Charter School will be competing this week at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa.
The students took first place at the Odyssey of the Mind State Competition in Orlando last month, becoming the only team representing Brevard to make it to the Worlds.
The finals take place, starting Wednesday, on the campus of Iowa State University. The students have been fundraising and practicing daily, and still are seeking support to fund their trip.
"Odyssey of the Mind is huge in Brevard because of its correlations with the space and defense industry, which not only needs skilled, talented future workers, but also entrepreneurs and contractors that employ still others, and amplify economic development," said Robert Jordan, a former shuttle program manager and chairman of the school board at Viera Charter, which serves grades kindergarten through eighth.
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To donate to the Viera Charter Odyssey of the Mind team, call 321-541-1434.
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When was the last time you felt truly seen and heard by someone? Can you remember what it felt like? Perhaps you can remember a feeling of being cared about? Maybe you felt relaxed, calm and open?
When someone gives us their undivided attention the message it sends is 'I care,' 'I'm here for you,' 'I'm listening.'
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When listening to another person, we are often there in body but not fully present. Very often, we are not truly listening to them; we are caught up in our own mind chatter. We judge what they are saying, mentally agreeing or disagreeing, or we think about what we want to say next.
We sometimes interrupt, become impatient or just insert our own opinions instead of truly listening. And the people we often do this to the most are the people closest to us.
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AvenueWest has been managing high quality private residences for investors since 1999. Today, AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing services are in 15 cities, in both the United States and Canada and we are adding more offices every month. #corporatehousing #realestateinvestment #rentals #lodging #realestate #avenuewest #skift
This year marks the 20th anniversary of AvenueWest Corporate Housing, Inc., an award winning Colorado based business that has shown staying power by finding real estate and lodging solutions for customers in the economic ups and downs of the last 20 years. Founded on the principles of service, quality and choice, AvenueWest Global Franchise now has 15 local real estate franchise brokerages and just launched AvenueWest Canada to further its North American expansion.
In a world before AirBnB, AvenueWest saw the business potential for residential rentals, and today is the leader in the furnished residential monthly leasing and real estate business development. AvenueWest Corporate Housing started as a small real estate management company but quickly grew to the largest provider of corporate housing rentals in Colorado. Driven by the development of new ideas, meaningful innovation and vision for corporate growth, in 2010 AvenueWest Global Franchise, LLC was launched, enabling the national expansion of the AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing business model. In 2018, AvenueWest Global Franchise, LLC,was named a Colorado Company to Watch, acknowledging the drive, excellence and influence of AvenueWestas a growing company in the state. Colorado Companies to Watch honors second stage companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities, and create new industries throughout Colorado.
A recognized leader in the industry, AvenueWest was awarded the Corporate Housing Providers Association's (CHPA) prestigious Provider Company of the Year Award, in 2019 AvenueWest was short-listed for the international Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year Award, in 2018 Think Realty Magazine awarded them the Industry Influencer award and they have been listed for 3 consecutive years on Inc Magazine's Inc 5000 list featuring the country's fastest growing businesses. AvenueWest's CEO, Angela Healy, states that there are two secrets to the company's success. First, we work hard to run AvenueWest as a team and develop a place where our employees enjoy coming to work, take pride in what they do and create lasting solutions for the tasks at hand. Secondly, Healy adds, that we believe in doing business the old-fashioned way, person-to-person with high standards for customer service. "We are able to offer relocated or traveling professionals more than just a temporary place to call home; we also help them get to know and love their new city like we do. So many of our customers come back to us time and time again because they know they can depend on us for reliable information about the city they are relocating to."
Mrs Healy stated, "The AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing business model works and there is proven national demand for the unique rental properties only offered through AvenueWest, but the real estate property management business model requires state specific real estate licenses to operate in each state. With a strong focus on quality and consistency, the AvenueWest business model began the evolution to a franchise model that developed locally owned and operated real estate brokerage offering managed corporate housing as a business lodging solution. Creating a franchise business varied significantly from the development of a real estate brokerage offering furnished monthly rentals. The new model had to develop training and systems that could expand and replicate what had been primarily done just through the development of key employees. Today there are 15 locally owned AvenueWest franchises located in 7 states. Current AvenueWest offices are located in Atlanta, GA – Boulder,CO – Colorado Springs, CO – Dallas, TX – Denver, CO – Denver South / DTC – Fort Collins, CO – Phoenix, AZ – Las Vegas, NV – Sacramento, CA – San Francisco, CA – Scottsdale, AZ – St Louis, MO – Tucson, AZ & Toronto, Ontario Canada. Today, AvenueWest still has the same mission statement it started with in 1999. "We can best serve our tenants and property owners by always improving the quality of everything we do as a team. We are committed to the process of becoming a continuously self-improving organization."The AvenueWest franchise business model is different than the standard McDonalds as we work together on innovation. Part of the value of our franchise program is that innovation not only comes from the top down but also from the bottom up. We believe, and have demonstrated, the value of working with each franchise to best understand the innovations they make everyday and the Global Team works hard to disseminate these ideas as best practices for the benefit of all offices. Together we achieve more, together we grow more, and together we innovate more.
Accommodating Your Pet at AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing
AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing marks its 20th year as a premiere network of locally owned and operated real estate brokerages that offer fully furnished and comprehensively serviced residential properties for corporate rentals. Located in twelve cities, AvenueWest and its network of brokers offers different residential properties that include single family homes, condos, lofts, and townhomes.
One of the advantages of renting through AvenueWest is that brokers in the network are able to accommodate a wide range of pets. The reality is that a good number of business travelers that need to be gone for an extended period of time naturally want to bring their pets along. Finding comfortable accommodations that accept pets can prove challenging in some instances. AvenueWest strives to minimize complications associated with accommodating pets in a corporate rental situation.
Property Owners with Experience Renting to Pet Owners
At AvenueWest, we have identified property owners that are not only pet friendly but who have experience in renting to pet owners who bring their companion animals along on business trips. We appreciate that accommodating your pet is easier in a corporate rental when the broker and owner involved in the process already have specific experience with business travelers who bring their pets along.
These individuals understand what to expect. There are not any undue delays in educating a broker or owner in what to expect (and what not expect) when it comes to renting to a business traveler with an accompanying pet.
On an additional note, these brokers can typically provide a traveler with useful information about resources in a particular community that are relevant to pets. These can include everything from dog friendly establishments to emergency vet centers.
Pet Safety is a Priority at AvenueWest
A pet owner like yourself has a number of things to bear in mind when traveling with a companion animal. A key consideration is safety. When you are seeking corporate rental accommodations that will include your pet, you necessarily want to be fully satisfied that your pet will be safe in a particular location.
Pet safety includes everything from ensuring that there will no dangerous substances at the premises that your pet might access. In addition, you want to make certain that there is no risk that your pet somehow will be let out of the premises when you are away at a meeting or otherwise tending to business.
AvenueWest, its brokers, and owners are fully apprised of what needs to be done to ensure pet safety. Again, this stems from the fact that AvenueWest and associated brokers and property owners have backgrounds in renting to people who travel with their pets.
Not Just Dogs
The largest number of business travelers that bring a pet along typically do have dogs. With that said, dogs most definitely are not the only type of pet that need accommodation in corporate residential units. Cats are also brought along with business travelers who may be staying at a particular destination for a more extended period of time.
On our list of property owners in different cities include those that are willing to accept cats along with their humans. These are property owners that understand the unique circumstances of traveling with a cat and are not surprised by the needs of a renter with a feline.
Reasonable Deposits and Cleanup Fees
AvenueWest is associated with brokers and property owners who take a reasonable approach to fees beyond the base rental cost. For example, deposits and cleanup fees associated with a pet on the premises during a renter's stay are kept reasonable. While it is true that something additional naturally is charged in the way of a pet deposit and cleanup fee, these are both kept at a highly reasonable level.
Maintaining reasonable pet deposits and cleanups fee is part of a larger commitment to be as accommodating as possible to business travelers accompanied by pets. In addition, and as has been noted, AvenueWest and its associated brokers and property owners understand that in the vast majority of situations, renters are accompanied by well trained and behaved pets. They realize that the typical business traveler is not going to have a pet in tow that has a propensity for damaging property.
Service Animals
In addition to having properties available to people traveling with their pets, AvenueWest also ensures that all laws and regulations relating to travelers with service animals are fully satisfied. The team at AvenueWest is highly experienced in finding suitable corporate rental options for business travelers who rely upon service animals.
5 Musts for Business Travelers Needing a Corporate Rental
Independently owned corporate housing options are as unique as the people who own and manage them. From the basic offerings to higher end finishes to a more diverse location, with managed corporate housing you'll find a property that is tailored made for your needs.
So, what should you look for when searching for a corporate rental? That depends on what is important to you in your stay, but here are five elements you should evaluate a property for:
– Does the property offer the lease terms and availability you require? Check the dates that the corporate rental is available to determine if its availability corresponds with your lease start time, length of stay and lease end date. Also, if you need more flexibility, like an open departure date, is the landlord flexible with the availability schedule to allow you to extend and end your stay as necessary?
– Does the asking rent fall within your budget? Whether your company is paying for your stay, or rent is coming out of your own pocket, everybody has a budget to stick to. However, posted prices may be flexible depending on the lease terms, length of stay, etc. So don't eliminate the property without finding out if the landlord is flexible with the rate.
– Does the property offer the amenities and conveniences you are looking for? If security is important, you'll want to be sure the property has controlled access. And if you'll have two vehicles with you, does the community accommodate (or even charge for) that extra parking spot. Make a list of the little things in your life that you must have and cross-reference it with the property's attributes.
– Does the property's location match your needs? Location should be at the top of your check list. Making sure that a property is located in close proximity to your work, grocery stores, restaurants and, overall, with a setting that you feel comfortable in.
– Does the property size fit your requirements? If you are bringing the family with you or expecting visitors during your stay, you'll not only want to be sure the property features enough bedrooms or sleeping space for its occupants, but also you'll want to make sure that guests are okay with your landlord. The same goes for pets. If you're bringing your cat or dog along for the stay, you'll need to discuss whether this is permitted with the landlord and if there are extra fees involved as well.
Corporate Travel Shifts and New Technology Trends in Corporate Housing
A major player in the corporate housing space, Bridgestreet, just launched their brand new site which has the potential to offer instant booking – something that has since been obsolete in the corporate housing sector. The corporate housing industry has been avoiding this technology shift for quite some time since it takes away the qualities and values we strive for: outstanding customer service and satisfaction, attention to detail, and quality control. According to Skift Megatrends 2017, corporate travel is shifting with all of the changes in leisure travel, causing business travelers to expect more instant booking tools and intuitive management portals.
Sites like AirBNB, HomeAway, Expedia, Booking.com, etc. all have the capacity to allow instant bookings which ultimately gives the consumer access to more lodging choices on the extended stay spectrum:
- Hotel Room: An open room with generally a king sized bed or 2 double beds, usually with a desk space, dresser, closet and a separate full bathroom. Ideally for short-term stays of 1-2 nights.
- Hotel Suite: A larger hotel room usually with a separate bedroom and bathroom, living area with desk, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Ideally for short-term stays of 1-5 nights.
- Extended Stay Hotel: An extended stay hotel room has all of the hotel suite but also offers a kitchen and dining area including pots, pans, dishes, silverware, and other very basic kitchen necessities. Typical extended stay rooms are designed for stays of 3-7 days though they can be utilized for longer stays as well.
- Corporate Housing: A fully furnished apartment with a full-size kitchen, all appliances, and a minimum of 60+ household items. Most apartments also offer on site amenities such as fitness centers, business centers, pools, etc. Offered for 30+ day stays.
- By Owner: A privately owned property either managed by the property owner or a property manager. The By Owner segment on the lodging spectrum offers a variety of different types of property options from condos to single family residences. Think AirBNB or Home Away – individual property owners don't necessarily understand the corporate housing industry and might not offer full kitchens, housewares, or amenities like a traditional corporate housing apartment does or a CHBO Complete or Managed Corporate Housing property offers. Depending on where the property is located, there will be different requirements for the minimum length of stay required.
- CHBO Complete: A privately owned property (condo, loft, town home, house, etc.) either managed directly by the property owner or a property management company listed on CorporateHousingByOwner.com (CHBO) that follows all of the requirements set forth by the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA). Usually offered for 30+ day stays but shorter term stays might be permitted depending on where the property is located.
- Managed Corporate Housing: A privately owned property (condo, loft, town home, house, etc.) managed by a licensed residential real estate property management brokerage following the minimum standards set forth by the CHPA and rented out fully furnished for 30+ day stays.
Ultimately, creating one platform that will allow consumers to choose the type of lodging they want for their specific needs would be the best solution, especially since there are very different types available. However, getting all online travel agencies, corporate housing providers, and private owners on one booking platform will most likely never be a reality.
The corporate housing industry is a service based industry, priding itself with superior customer service which is not readily available with instant booking. Today's consumer still needs to be educated about their lodging choice and how one might be a better fit for their needs than another. This can only be done with person to person interaction. Sure, technology can provide today's consumers with answers right at their fingertips but at what cost? As Millennials age and start taking over the majority of business travel in the next 5-10 years, how is this going to impact the various industries supporting lodging choice? How can we all work together to provide a seamless booking experience for the new generation? These are all questions that keep us up at night in the corporate housing arena and we as an industry are actively working to continuously improve our standards and offerings not only here in the United States, but Globally as well.
Understanding Key Data Metrics Regarding Relocation
In the January 2017 addition of Mobility Magazine, Michael Krasman, the CEO and Co-Founder of Urbanbound, which provides relocation management software, discusses the 3 main data metrics that companies should be using to identify whether or not their relocation program is successful.
Cost Metrics. What is the actual cost of the employee's relocation not the total cost of the entire relocation program. A company should understand the break down of their annual relocation budget based on each individual employee's policy, assignment location, length of stay, etc.
Valuable Supplier Network Data. Using metrics to compare your vendors in terms of cost, employee satisfaction, and regions served will create company benchmarks that will determine which suppliers remain in a company's supply chain moving forward.
Employee Insights. The overall success of any company's relocation program can be directly tied to their employees' performance at work. If an employee is satisfied with their relocation, then their quality of work should not be affected. Every company should track their retention and turn over rates: how long are the relocated employees staying with the company during and/or after their assignement(s)? Were they satisfied with the suppliers used and services provided during their relocation? What challenges did they face? These are crucial insights that will help any company make any necessary changes to their relocation programs moving forward and share this information with their future transferees.
Tracking key data metrics relating to a company's relocation program will dramatically improve the overall success of the program and in turn, the satisfaction, retention, and performance of each transferred employee. After all, a happy employee is a productive employee.
Millennial Mobility
Millennials are a hot topic right now and have been for the past couple of years with the changing landscape revolving around Millennials in the workforce, talent management, and mobility.
In the November/December 2016 addition of Workforce Magazine, in the article titled "Mobility Needs a Makeover," Millennials are recognized as great candidates for global assignments since their relocation packages typically cost less than the "older, more encumbered peers." According to George Bates, the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales for Graebel:
…Today's businesses have a lot of reasons for relocating employees, and many of them have figured out that younger staff don't need the same level of support…Younger employees are more open to the adventure that comes with an oversees assignment, and are often willing to voluntarily go with few if any additional perks. 'They are young and hungry and eager to learn about a new culture.' Inviting young, highly skilled employees to voluntarily relocate for a challenging work assignment has been a growing trend…for the past few years…It's one of the many strategies mobility experts are using to cut the cost and complexity of relocation assignments, while adding value for employees. 'There is a pervasive assumption among this generation that if they want a strong career, they need this kind of experience.'
According to a study compiled by Brookfield Global Relocation Services, 11% of the employees taking relo assignments are ages 20-29 and when mobility and talent management are combined, the number increases to 22%. Companies are really focusing on getting younger employees into their global leadership roles.
The relocation industry is shifting because of this growing trend of sending younger employees on assignments. More relocation packages are being offered now based on the needs of the company and the value of the employee. Younger employees are also typically easier to relocate since they don't usually have kids and families to relocate, and since most Millennials rent instead of own, no property managers to find. Millennials are craving these experiences and in exchange, aren't necessarily looking for higher salaries and benefits to accompany their relocations.
Temporary housing is a large portion of relocation services. According to the 2014 Gen-Y Housing Survey conducted by the Urban Land Institute and UDR, there were some very interesting findings regarding what Millennials are looking for in their accommodations:
These figures represent what Millennial respondents chose in regards to housing. It is from the 2014 Gen Y and Housing Survey compiled by the Urban Land Institute and UDR.
So which cities are millennials relocating to here in the United States?
- Atlanta, GA
- Pittsburg, PA
- Memphis, TN
- Boston, MA
- Austin, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Houston, TX
- Denver, CO
- Charlotte, NC
Good news, we have full-service, local offices in 4 out of these 10 cities and can assist our millennials with short-term, fully furnished temporary housing while they get settled into their new city. All of our properties include the features that are important to the Millennial respondents and even more!
For all of your relocation needs, your local AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing office is at your service, providing exclusive residential properties including single-family homes, town homes, condos, and apartments. All offices are licensed real estate brokerages and can help you find your perfect home once you are settled. Most of our offices can also help with unfurnished rentals as well.
We are local and know the cities and neighborhoods our properties are located. Plus, we have properties not just in major cities, but in the surrounding suburbs as well.
Submit a housing request, Search for a Real Property in our actual database, or give us a call today 1-800-928-1592 and a local representative will be able to answer all of your questions. You can also Message us on Facebook or Tweet us on Twitter
February Featured Property in the Heart of Denver's LODO Neighborhood
Traveling to Denver for business? Or perhaps you are relocating and want to try living in a particular neighborhood prior to settling down. Whatever your reason is for coming to beautiful Denver, let the local AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing office find the perfect fully furnished rental for your needs.
This month, we are featuring a very unique and beautiful all-inclusive property in the heart of downtown Denver, within walking distance to tons of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, the Pepsi Center, Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Convention Center, Union Station, Museum of Contemporary Art and so much more!
Bike rentals are right around the corner and the Cherry Creek bike path is at the end of the street. Confluence park is 1/4 mile away.
This 1,600 square foot 2BD/2.5BA downtown Denver town home boasts high-end functionality and features including:
- Main floor is open concept with 11 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows
- Maple floors
- Sub Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and oven, and stainless steal countertops
- Master bedroom has a king bed, sitting room and office, private balcony and a large flat screen TV.
- Bathrooms have Kohler fixtures and white stone floors and both have a tub and shower
- Separate laundry room next to 2nd bedroom upstairs
- 2 covered parking spaces in adjoining garage
Along with the great property features included above, all AvenueWest Denver rentals include high-speed wireless internet, expanded basic cable, domestic long distance, capped utilities (gas/electric), water, trash, linens and towels, housewares, and furnishings all for $5,500/month. There is also a one-time, non-refundable departure cleaning fee of $350. Maid Service can be added for an additional fee.
Click here to see more pictures and details of this charming town home or call us 303-825-0000 to reserve this beautiful property today! 🙂
4 Tips for Planning a Successful Business Trip
The below was contributed by Gemma Vine:
Travel is an important aspect of many successful businesses – and can be one of the most rewarding parts of your working life! However, there are plenty of things which one should think about before packing bags and departing. We've got you covered in regards to accommodation with our comfortable and convenient corporate housing, but temporary housing isn't the only thing you might want to consider. Here are a few tips which might help you plan your next business trip:
Establish Objectives. It's really important to get clear in your mind the reasons behind your trip and what you want to gain from it. This will help you manage your time more effectively. Doing some research into your objectives will also be of great use when you reach your destination – when you know what you want, you will also have a better idea of who to seek out and meet with when you arrive. You will be able to look at anything you're researching with a more educated eye. Knowing what you're doing when you arrive is a great time saver and will also lend you the confidence which comes with prior knowledge.
Cover Your Back. Travel is exciting and provides boundless opportunities for business growth but it can also bring certain risks with it. If you want to make sure that you and your business are prepared for all eventualities, have a look at your business insurance policies before you go. You might find, for example, that your corporate health insurance doesn't cover you if you fall sick while traveling. Hopefully, of course, you won't ever need to use these fail safes, but it's best to be protected just in case. Also, if you're coming from overseas, it's a good idea to learn the location of your embassies in the event that you need to avail their services.
Do Your Research. Once you've established your objectives, you can further streamline your time and make your trip generally more efficient by researching the people and places you want to meet and/or go. In this age of the internet, it doesn't take long to do a bit of background research, which will ensure that you're hitting the ground running, so to speak, when you arrive. Of course, business research is an essential component of any good business, so it's likely that you already have the requisite skills! Seeking out some expertise from people who know the area and/or the people and places you'll be visiting also makes for a great research opportunity. The more you know before you go, the more time-efficient your trip will be, leaving you with more time to enjoy yourself! The people you're meeting are likely to be impressed if you've taken the time to learn a bit about them and what they do, which may in turn bring about a favorable result for your trip!
Enjoy Yourself! Business trips don't need to be all about hard work. In fact, if you're actively enjoying yourself, you may find that the work is much more productive. People who are relaxed, happy, and not stressed are generally better workers than people who are harried, pressured, and miserable. People who present a happy persona in meetings are also more likely to leave a good impression and come away from the table with their objectives completed. And, of course, the best way to present a happy persona is to actually be happy!
Business travel is a fantastic opportunity to see the world and have some fun, so be sure to let your hair down a little, take in the sights and experiences of the places you're visiting, and generally have a great time! It will not only be great for you, it'll be great for the business as well.
Cambridge, MA: Top 5 Outdoor Activities
There are so many fun-filled outdoor activities to do in Cambridge, MA. If you are planning on staying here this year, whether for business or pleasure, make sure to check out all of theses exciting outdoor activities in the nearby area. Here are the best five:
The Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail, running throughout downtown Boston, is a must-see. Be sure to visit Paul Revere's House, Boston Common and the Bunker Hill Monument. You will also be taken through some of Boston's most exciting areas such as Faneuil Hall and Government Center, both featuring tons of local eateries, outdoor parks and great souvenir shopping.
Kayaking on the Charles River
See spectacualar views of the city of Boston while enjoying the beauty of the Charles River. Get a firsthand view of the river by renting a kayak or a canoe. Charles River Kayak & Canoe is located right in Kendal Square.
Harvard Square
Harvard Square is a bustling intersection filled with great restaurants, shopping, and outdoor eating areas. Plus, Harvard University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. The university has acres of beautiful grounds and rows of historic buildings and museums including the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Harvard Art Museum.
The Esplanade is one of Boston's most famous parks featuring stunning views of the Charles River and the city as a whole. Pack a lunch and you'll have the ultimate summer afternoon enjoying the great views and wonders of Esplanade Park.
The Minutemen Bikeway
Starting in Bedford, MA and running all the way down to Cambridge, the Minutemen Bikeway features endless discoveries. This historic landmark takes you on a tour of where the American Revolution began. Visitors can rent a bike in multiple places along the trail using Hubway, a cheap service that rents out bikes all over the city.
If adventure is your thing, you can definitely get out for some great exercise, dine on some great local food, or casually take in the sights. There are so many great things to do here in the "City of Squares." So get out and enjoy the sites!
This article has been provided courtesy of CorporateStay. They offers short term or long term furnished apartments and rentals throughout the Metro Boston area, including Cambridge, Harvard Square, Davis Square, Porter Square, Kendall Square and more! If you are staying for business, school, or pleasure, CorporateStay has exactly what you need to stay comfortably.
From CHPA: Top 6 Questions Answered About Temporary Living
The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) has compiled the six most frequently asked questions regarding corporate housing answered by several different corporate housing providers and they have allowed us to post these here:
"While most industries have rebounded and are making strides, the economic downturn created an entire class of new, innovative ventures – the new sharing economy. While local governments and communities continue to struggle with how this new paradigm impacts businesses and communities, business – and global mobility – moves on. Whether you need a ride, someone to care for your pets, or someplace to temporarily stay, how we get what we need, personally and professionally, is changing. In today's ever-evolving business climate, corporate housing professionals remain a strong resource in the relocation industry.
We asked several corporate housing providers to clarify common questions of guests about what they offer in today's marketplace…
- The industry average for temporary living is $140 per day. This equates to a $4,200 per month apartment and seems expensive. What comprises the rate?
When seeking quotes for corporate housing, guests are often tempted to compare this lodging option to extended stay hotel rates. While rates may be similar in some markets, they are vastly different in many others. Be sure to analyze that you are comparing like items. Simply comparing daily rate is comparing apples to oranges. Think beyond just a roof and a bed, and include all the items that make a house a home.
Included in the rate are housewares, linens, furniture, electronics, decor and lighting, and a single source for all utilities and customer service oversight. Other common and readily available services are cable television or satellite service, movie options, wireless internet and even local phone service and housekeeping. Corporate housing also includes many upscale amenities and services expected in how we live today as this housing is in a residential setting. Services such as grocery shopping, business centers, fitness centers, car services, and pet-friendly properties are readily available if needed in this temporary space.
When breaking down the cost of corporate housing even further to illustrate how all of the additional costs and expenses are factored into the price of the accommodation, the profit margins are very small and getting smaller as rents continue to increase. Outside of rent, the additional costs can be 50% or more of the total cost.
'Factoring in all of the housewares and furniture plus the utilities, the net cost is more than double the base rent per month,' Gavan James, CCHP, President and CEO of Nomad Temporary Housing explains. 'Finally, they must have staff to administer their business, sell, set-up, clean and service the apartment and factor in vacancy cost for when the apartment is not rented. The net result is ofter a 5% profit margin on that apartment.'
With more square footage, more residential-type amenities, as well as access to all resident functions, corporate housing guests can participate in a community rather than just pass through a transient environment.
2. Why does availability change from day to day?
Availability fluctuations seem mysterious; however, the answer is simple. While there are many options when it comes to hotel choices, availability at apartment communities is at an all-time low across the country. Available inventory is often difficult to locate and once an apartment has been returned to the community, it might not be available to rent again. These communities are looking for long-term renters, so a returned apartment is often immediately re-leased.
'Units are only offered once the guest gives a formal notice to depart. These notices are received on a daily basis, making those apartments available to the next renter,' says Jeff Mahoney, Vice President of Global Business Development for Weichert Corporate Housing. 'It is important to make a timely decision when an apartment is offered, or the apartment may be rented to another guest.'
3. Why can't we get a volume discount for larger groups such as a summer intern group?
Corporate housing costs for expenses such as rent and utilities are fixed costs. They do not change regardless of the number of units a provider manages at a property. In addition, market forces can make offering discounts difficult, especially in summer months.
'Apartment rents are higher during the busy summer months. Availability is also at a premium due to higher demand,' explains Guy Cook, COO of SuiteAmerica. 'Both of those forces pre-empt flexibility on price, even for large groups.'
Most corporate housing providers agree that given the length of stay and number of accommodations needed, some flexibility may apply. Proper planning and advanced notice can help inform your housing provider so they can review available apartments to offer a creative solution that could save you money.
'Most companies would like to see their interns have housing at one location,' says Pam Wade, CCHP, Vice President of Gables Corporate Accommodations and CHPA Chairman of the Board. 'Strategically, it makes more sense to work with a provider that has inventory in the market the company needs and place the company associates at several locations.'
4. I need a place for a short stay for 30 or 60 days, why should I rent from a corporate housing provider instead of an online host, such as an AirBnB place? They seem cheaper and more hip.
With all the variables that come with relocating, it is often tempting for individuals to use an online marketplace to manage the housing portion of their relocation. As this is how most people are comfortable finding hotel accommodations, using this approach to finding longer-term housing seems like a logical next step. Individual searches for acceptable lodging can be risky and daunting; however, using a corporate housing provider can reduce the stress and liability of trusting strangers.
Corporate housing providers have a great deal of experience in providing everything a relocating individual or family needs. These professionally managed companies have a vested interest in making sure guests have a positive experience as their company's reputation is at stake. 'With a Code of Ethics, best practices training and a network of partners to provide a guest with what they need,' says Samantha Elliott, CCHP, CRP, President of Preferred Corporate Housing, 'partnering with a professional corporate housing provider alleviates risk.' Online marketplaces come with more risk.
Security is certainly one of the major concerns for someone new to the area. This includes security of the property as it relates to the location as well as the safety and condition of the property itself. Apartments are zoned for the correct type of occupancy as well as abide by fire and safety codes. When using a personal residence found through an online marketplace, there is no guarantee the accommodation will be safe and secure.
'Renting a small room in someone's house or apartment might be fun for a few days,' say Piper Ayala, CCHP, Vice President of ExecuStay Midwest. 'But for extended stays, the comfort, convenience and spaciousness of a corporate apartment is a much better fit for corporate travelers.'
As online marketplaces do not monitor or regulate safety compliance for listings, it is the responsibility of the end user to properly assess the safety and condition of listings. This can be very difficult and time-consuming for guests. There are very few resources available that provide background information or inspection history for listing owners and their properties.
With all the variables that come with relocating, finding knowledgeable expertise to ensure a smooth transition is critical to avoiding an expensive 'bad' decision. The majority of individual postings on web aggregator sites do not have experienced mobility professionals to help relocate individuals and families globally. Look for professionals that hold designations from various organizations, including ERC certifications, that reflect their dedication and knowledge in the industry.
Just as relying on online marketplaces can be risky, so can expecting to use extended stay hotels for short-term stays. While there may be some availability, they may not be able to accommodate a guest for the duration of their stay.
'When comparing corporate housing to hotels, keep in mind that hotels may not be able to offer 30 or 60 consecutive days,' explains Wade. 'If there are other events going on in a market (sporting events, conventions, etc.), there may already be weeks or weekends booked months in advance.'
5. Typically, the minimum length of stay in corporate housing is often 30 days, based on local and/or legal restrictions. When and why is a shorter length of stay acceptable? What is the maximum length of stay?
Corporate housing is governed at the local level. Many times, local regulations prohibit stays of less than 30 days. Shorter term stays for less than 30 days may be available where it is legal. Your professional corporate housing provider can advise on this issue on a per market basis. Conversely, guests can frequently stay in corporate housing indefinitely depending on availability, allowing for flexibility for extended assignments.
'We consistently monitor and stay informed on the local laws and legal restrictions as it relates to the minimum stays in our markets,' says Billy Cochran, Director of Operations for TP Corporate Lodging. 'While there are frequently minimum stay requirements, guests can often stay in their accommodation as long as it is available and frequently can extend their stays.'
6. Why do I need to give a 30 day notice to depart a temporary apartment? A hotel does not require this.
A notable difference between hotels and corporate housing is the notice to depart. While hotels typically don't require any type of notice that a guest is leaving, corporate housing typically requires 30 days' notice. Corporate housing companies manage their inventory by controlling their vacant apartments. Keeping vacancy low allows them to offer competitive rates, keeping the rates reasonable for guests.
'An extended stay hotel allows guests to depart without notice; however, they would charge significantly more per day for a comparably sized apartment alternative,' says James. 'Corporate housing providers ask for a 30 day notice so they have time to re-rent the apartment and avoid a vacancy.'
With more housing options today than ever before, the answers to these questions are critical to a successful temporary stay. Understanding the reality of today's marketplace will help set expectations and ensure a smooth transition by alleviating stress. One way to do this is to partner with a qualified corporate housing provider for all of your needs."