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01:01:20 PM Apr 21st 2012
Actually, even the title quote isn't an example. I admit I haven't read The Lost Road, and that I'm quite more interested in Tolkien's later conception of the mythos and languages, but I seem to recall that Eressëan isn't but an early version of the later Quenya (early in Tolkien's life, not in the mythos). And I don't know about the time of The Lost Road, but from what I read, Tolkien only used something Fictionary-like back when he was a teenager, and even then he tended to stray away from that.
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11:01:58 AM Dec 14th 2011
Is it just me, or is damn near all of this page non-examples?
Especially things like Klingon have absolutely no business being here.
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11:54:53 PM Jun 27th 2011
My high school once put on a series of one-scene plays including a short love story where a con man sets up a school to teach a fake universal language called Unamunda, only for his first student, a stutterer in normal English, to take to it like a fish to water. The most memorable words are the numbers 1 through 8 written on the blackboard and read slowly by the student on her entry: Wen Yu Fre Fal Fynd Iff Heven Waitz. The question, fellow Tropers, is twofold: [1] Does this fit the trope? (1/3 to 1/2 of the lines are in Unamunda) and [2] Is this a published play? The fact that I seem to have looked those numbers previously appears to indicate so, but I was wondering if anyone else had actually seen it.
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Engaging Customers and Curation
There are a great many things that can be done with Social Media. In the context of a business, I reckon the following is a good list, in no particular order:
- Locate new employees
- Find new customers (marketing)
- Customer Service (twitter, etc)
- Product research (what customers want)
- Perception research (what customer think of us)
- Content Curation (Pintrest)
- Content Creation & build traffic (white papers, etc)
- Thought leadership (blogs, twitter)
- Critical Evaluation of others' products and services (blogs)
- Build Company Credibility (Creation, aggregation, thought leadership and critical evaluation)
From the plethora of information on the web, marketing via social media is the major topic of discussion. There are a few ways to increase your market presense, which I will look at discussing later on (if I can add value to the great blogs out there already).
There are other topics that I suspect you already have a good handle on, like using SM for research, or posting thought leading blogs (like Forrester or Gartner). Of course, there is the all important Customer Service aspect. It is a large topic to cover, so I will leave that to another blog.
The really interesting emerging market is content curation. Pinterest is an emerging social media site that describes itself as a way to "organise and share the things you love". Put simply, it is a way to easily share the interesting things that you come across on the web.
Tumblr (which this blog is built upon) is also a great way of sharing content IN YOUR OWN SPACE. The content is free - and sharing is a click away. You build a collection of work from other people that can showcase your identity. (incidentally, while Blogspot is a clear market leader, Tumblr has caught up to Wordpress for popularity - source CompetePulse).
Let's apply this to a busienss context. Every good CIO, CTO, Exec Mgr and those with aspirations read blogs, articles on the market, etc. If you think some content is good - reblog it. This allows easy engagement not only with your future customers, but also your business collaborators, peers and competitors. Market-wide reach and collaboration and you make your site a great place for your customers to frequent - you are pre-assembling subject specific content for your customers.
Let's look at it from the point of view of a customer - a CFO is looking to invest in some BPM work in your organisation. Before you engage the board or even your direct reports, you do a quick google. Among the individual articles, you come accorss a site which presents a well constructed, impartial list of articles that educate you and allow you to sound well researched and versed. Is this a site you would bookmark? Is this a company you would take note of?

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On a whim I bought a cleanser without checking the reviews on Beautypedia. I later read that the cleanser was rated "Poor" because of the drying properties to the skin. I usually have combination/oily skin, but sure enough, after about a week or so, my face became so dried out, I had flaky skin patches all over my chin, around my nose and even little pimples in the dry areas. It was a mess! I called customer service and they recommended that I try this cleanser and the toner due to the dry patches. I was a little skeptical because I wasn't sure how it would be with having underlying oily skin. I was quite impressed! The cleanser goes on so smooth and it does take off makeup, although I do use her makeup remover to remove eyeliner and mascara first. It is very silky feeling on the skin and after a few days, my skin was so much better, and since using other Paula's Choice products, my skin is looking better than it has in a long time. I am quite happy with all of the products so far and will continue to purchase them.
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Love it! This was the first product by PC that I used along with the entire Moisture Boost line. It's creamy, gentle, leaves a soft feeling and removes make up well. I've been using for about a year, starting last winter until now. My skin is normal to dry, and I found that it worked better for my skin during spring and summer months. Now, this winter, I am using the Skin Recovery line, which is even more soothing and is helping with some dryness and possible rosacea on my cheeks. :) Love both!
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Although it did a good job removing makeup, it seriously dried out my combination skin and produced that shiny look when oil builds on top of dried out skin. I used a moisturizer every morning and night, and it still wasn't enough to combat the dryness. I was really surprised this didn't work for me considering this product was supposed to be for normal to dry skin. Something in both the Skin Balancing Cleanser and this cleanser dries out my skin, which is a shame considering I love all the other PC products I have. I was really disappointed in this one. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your comments. This cleanser works well for most normal to dry skin types, however it sounds like our Skin Recovery Cleanser for dry to very dry skin may be a better option! We encourage you to contact customer care so we can discuss your skin type and send you samples of other cleansers to try.
This product isn't terrible just not compatible for my skin. The texture is creamy like milk and it does decent job of removing makeup considering it is so gentle, a plus in that area. I broke out in small pimples/bumps and can't bare to use. Back to my OCM method. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your experience with this product. While this response is not typical, we do understand that each customer is uniquely different in how they will respond to products or ingredients. This along with everyday environmental factors can sometimes play a part in how someone will ultimately respond to a product or combination of products. For that reason, we have located your account information and applied an in house credit for the product which may be used on a future phone order. Please contact customer care with any questions.
It does a very good job cleansing the face and being very gentle to skin at the same time
I absolutely LOVE this cleanser! The texture is so smooth and sillky! I love applying this to my face every night and day and my face doesn't feel dry or too oily. It's just perfect!
Frustrated! I have dry skin and this cleanser is not helping and nor does the skin recovery cleanser. I'm so tired of trying cleanser after cleanser. Not happy with either one! Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear the product did not produce favorable results for you. The truth is that skin care is tricky. Each person will potentially respond different to products and ingredients. We will leave the purchase price of this product on your account as an in house credit to be used on a future phone order. Please contact customer care so that we may discuss your skin type and suggest a routine designed to increase your skins barrier to be able to hold on to its own moisture.
This is my second bottle,and it's so nice to my skin. Feels really soft and smooth after,and it really does take of my mascara,so saves me a step. I'll keep ordering this product.
I have been using the Skin Recovery cleanser for years and years now because I thought that I had dry skin. It turns out that I had a mild case of seb derm and once that cleared up, I had normal/combination/oily. Go figure! I am still not giving up my Skin Recovery for winter, but I wanted a slightly lighter version for summer. Since I use retin-a, my skin can lean towards dryness and irritation, so it's important for me to use a very gentle and non-irritating cleanser. Queue the Moisture Boost cleanser. What I do like about it is that it does have a slightly more gel like texture than the SR and it feels like it rinses easier. Because of the very, very slight foaming I tend to use too much pretty often!You really only need a dime sized amount. While it doesn't leave my skin very tight (minorly), it doesn't leave it as moisturized as the SR. But again, that's ok because in the summer I do not need as moisturizing. I can't really atest to it's makeup removal abilities because I don't wear make up very often anymore. I do however wear sunscreen every day, and I haven't noticed any residue left over. If you're looking for a lighter alternative than the SR cleanser but still want something gentle, than this is the one.
I just started trying Paul's products a few weeks back and wish I would have tried sooner.....this cleanser works incredibly well, leaving skin clean but not over dried. This product works just as well if not better than products costing 5 times as much. Thanks Paula!
After I ran out of this cleanser I made the mistake of buying Origins checks and balances frothy cleanser. I loved how that product got really frothy and foamy when using it and this cleanser didn't. However I started breaking out like crazy. I started using Paula's Choice cleanser again and my pimples are already drying out!! I think I'll stick to what works!
Let me start by saying I LOVE THIS. However, I have now bought my second bottle and both the first and the second have had the same issue...the top of the lid has snapped off from just the bottle tipping over and falling in the sink. Now this may not seem like a big deal but 1) this bottle lasts forever! (which is awesome) but the spout part gets all goopy and the product does not come out and it starts to change consistency after a few months. And 2) I travel a lot and I can't bring it with me. I just took it in my ( 3 day old!!) car yesterday and it leaked out all over the seat! Even after Saran wrapping and elastic ing it. Needless to say... I'm annoyed! But I do love it.... The packaging just sucks. And has ruined a few bags. And now messed my car :( Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We do note any inconsistencies with products and packaging so your concerns will definitely be passed along to Paula and her Product Development Manager. We are happy to announce that we are re-packaging this product along with all of our products and the Moisture Boost line should be available in the new and improved packaging very soon! In the meantime we will send you a replacement for the cleanser. Please contact customer care with any questions. We are always happy to help!
This cleanser effectively removes all of my makeup. I purchased it because it was on sale; I had previously been using the Skin Recovery cleansesr. Both are excellent for removing makeup and non-drying. This one is more emollient and spreads over my skin more easily.
I have dehydrated skin (lack of water) but oily on nose and chin. My skin has always felt parched after washing so when I saw this, I thought this would be fantastic for me. The texture is GREAT, milky, creamy, but not rich. Felt really good on my parched skin. HOWEVER, it does not take off make-up as it claims (I usually do a light layer of mineral foundation). Even after double washing, I have to use my old cleanser (la roche posay deep cleansing foam) to take off all the make up. It also seems to cause tiny little break outs on my chin. I think a foam or gel cleanser is better suited for controlling breakouts. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your experience with this product. While this response is not typical, we do understand that each customer is uniquely different in how they will respond to products or ingredients. This along with everyday environmental factors can sometimes play a part in how someone will ultimately respond to a product or combination of products. For that reason, we have located your account information and applied an in house credit for the product which may be used on a future phone order. Please contact customer care with any questions and so that we may suggest the best routine of products for you.
I have used this cleanser exclusively since 1999. There is nothing else on the market like it! It easily takes off all of your your makeup, even heavy eye makeup. Way to go Paula!!
I tried all of Paula's cleansers for dry skin. Each did not work perfectly for my dry skin, but the Moisture Boost One was the best of the bunch. Most of my face was not dry except for my chin. After a month of using it, my skin is not dry at all after cleansing. I strongly recommend using this product for a few weeks before deciding that it is too drying. This, combined with 1% BHA lotion and the anti-aging serum, has completely transformed my skin. Paula's Choice products are awesome.
Great gentle cleanser.Never irritates my eyes and helps get off the residual eye makeup. This is the first cleanser I have ever used year around. It works whether my skin is feeling dry or oily, not sure how but I love it.
I initially liked this cleanser, but after 2 weeks of continued use, my skin became flaky and got nasty dry patches. I removed the product from my routine and my skin is back to normal. I ordered this one in replacement of the Skin Balancing cleanser, which I love but gets gritty and becomes too harsh to use on my senstive skin. Customer Care Response: Thank you for your review. It is hard to know exactly which ingredient, combination of ingredients, or outside factors contributed to your skin responding negatively to this product. It can be difficult to identify which ingredient in any formula, even a well-formulated one, which could be causing redness or irritation. Based on what you have described, it would be best to discontinue use. We will issue you an in house credit for this product because it did not work for you. Please contact customer care to discuss your routine and what other options may work for you.
I can't say enough good thing about this face cleanser. Its so gentle, texture is adorably soft and creamy, it even work as good as shave cream for my face. I wear light foundation from time to time, I didn't believe I could use normal face cleanser to remove them until last night I tried this, it work nicely, surprising! I also like this face cleanser come in such a large bottle, large amount with very reasonable price! Will definitely repurchase.
This cleanser is soothing, but leaves drying feeling after use. It didn't work for me as it supposed to be a moisture boosting cleanser but leaving dryness - I'm ordering Skin Recovery cleanser, which I hope will work. Customer Care Response: We're sorry this wasn't a fit for you! It sounds like the formula wasn't a fit for your skin type, but our Skin Recovery Collection is ideal for dry to very dry skin types. If you haven't returned your Moisture Boost Cleanser, contact us at email@example.com, and we can take care of you!
This is a nice silky cleanser. It is not drying at all. I has a very slight foam, but not much. It is very soft, but not too heavy or thick like some lotion type cleansers.
I used to go to the drugstore to buy my cleansers -- only ones rated well by Paula and her team, but then I received a sample of this cleanser and tried a few other samples of Paula's cleaners and then tried this cleanser again and I must say, I am so pleased. The texture is lotion like and smooth and just slightly foamy. It doesn't dry out my skin or aggregate my oily cheeks. It takes off my makeup and my face just feels cleansed and soft afterwards. I can see Estee Lauder selling this stuff for $30 or more. Thank you Paula for making such an elegant cleanser at a fair price. Now I have no reason to go to the drugstore or department store for my skin care as I am now using all of your products!!!
Despite my slight obsession with anything Paula's Choice that makes me want to try all the products, regardless of how well my current one is treating me, I always come back to and use this cleanser as my staple. It just simply does its job- cleanses well, doesn't leave my 30-something combination skin tight or dry or with a greasy film, removes all my (admittedly light) makeup, and as a bonus, only needs a nickel-sized amount to do it. Thanks so much for making at least one skincare choice a no-brainer!
What makes this product unique?Moisture Boost One Step Face Cleanser offers the ease of a water-soluble cleanser with the texture of a milky cleansing lotion. This lightly lathering formula feels supremely silky and quickly removes all makeup (including eye makeup). It rinses completely, leaving skin beautifully soft without a trace of dryness.
This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free.
Who is this product for?Moisture Boost Cleanser is ideal for those with normal to dry skin. May also be used by those with slightly oily or combination skin that prefer a lotion-like texture.
Biochemistry and Pharmacology, June 2007, pages 1,786-1,795; Contact Dermatitis, June 2006, pages 303-312; British Journal of Dermatology, July 2005, pages 124-131; Skin Research and Technology, February 2005, pages 53–60; and Dermatologic Therapy, January 2004, pages 16–25; Cutis, December 2001, Supplemental, pages 12–19; Skin Research and Technology, July 2001, pages 49–55; and Contact Dermatitis, June 1999, pages 310–315.
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This book starts with a great premise. It's creepy and interesting and a good ghost story. But the second plot line includes herbalists who are witches who are into child sacrifices. That indicates a lack of research on all of the above. And knowing both witches and herbalists, I found it offensive.
It's also partially written in the second person. Words fail me, but it didn't work for me.
"A Storytellers Story"
This is a lot of fun. At a certain point I find Klovth a bit pompous and full of himself, but it's still a grand set of stories within stories.
I'm hoping the next book will show him as more grown up and less self involved. He does suffer from examining his navel overmuch and noticing how smart he is.
"Good historical effort"
I didn't love this book. But it was quite solid. There are three story lines for three generations. The first one with the boy taken by Indians is fabulous. The other two just weren't the same standard, but they were well written,
I do believe it to be a pretty solid look at the very odd relationship in Texas from the Texicans, the American Settlers, and the Indians. The end is sort of miserable. but realisitic. Bottom line,, these are not very nice ,sensitive or socially responsible souls. That being said, it's probably properly historic.
"Very Steamy Stuff"
I don't know if I will finish this book. I am not a prude or a homophobe. But the sex scenes go on for ever and there's as sneering quality to the narrator that I found past annoying.. That's a shame because I think there's a good story in here.
If you have problems with male homosexuals, this book will probably offend you deeply. I am not offended. But the sex scenes went past my interest, and were graphic enough to be icky.
If you are male and homosexual, you'll probably love it. It's not badly written. It's just a bit too much.
"My, this was fun."
This was absolutely silly fun. Some problems with the black maid's accent (she sounded strongly Brooklanise). I wouldn't say it was serious but it was quite entertaining.
I wasn't expecting much from the book. I was so delightfully surprised. It's wry and funny and an interesting look into Laotians.
It's also a pretty good ghosts story. Highly recommended.
"Sort of Dry"
Nothing in this book made me
Like the Characters
Anxious for what would happen next
Interested in these people's lives.
It wasn't a bad read. But it wasn't very good either.
"Science in it's weirder corners"
I did love this book. It's about a woman naturalist at the turn of the 18th century. She's brilliant, spoiled, unlovely and heart wrenchingly brave. It's the heart of darkness for women, done brilliantly.
Do read it. Astonishing.
"A Nice Enough Romance ( and I HATE Romances)"
This does not start like your standard romance and it doesn't end like it either. Which is to its favor. There is also a subplot ( although I'd have liked to see it developed more) that has nothing romantic about it.
However, I was terribly weary of how very much these people were attracted to each other. Endlessly.
All of this need to take into account that I normally never read romance, and I generally loath it as being sadly delusional.
The accent was charming and appropriate. And the writing was written to be read aloud which I did appreciate.
It was a very interesting look into India in the Raj days, and that was what got me through. If you like romances, I suspect you'll like it very much.
"Just Beautiful. Just Brilliant."
This may be the best Ursula K I've read since the Left Hand of Darkness. Beautifully written, incredible characters and a lovely transformation. Treat yourself. This is a marvel.
"Nice Juvenal Novel"
I'm sort of damning with faint praise. This was a perfectly pleasant read. It's a child's viewpoint, and it never really transcends that in a way that grabbed me. Nice premise. I'd like to see the next in the series just to see if a more adult character would have more substance.
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This shirt is exactly how it is described and true to size. I am very happy with my purchase and it is highly recommended.
Pros:It has a very edgy look and can be paired with many things.
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Exercise is essential to maintaining your health and can also improve your overall sense of well-being. Even low-to-moderate intensity activities, for as little as 30 minutes a day, can be beneficial. These activities may include:
Pleasure walking
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However, more vigorous aerobic activities, that you do three or four times a week for 30 to 60 minutes, are best for improving the fitness of your heart and lungs. Regular, aerobic activity increases your capacity for exercise and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases and even certain cancers. Aerobic exercise may also help to lower blood pressure.
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The latest testing release of Programmer's Notepad 2 is out, fixing a couple of annoying bugs in the previous release amongst other things. This release is also the first in-the-wild use of the "check for updates" feature. If you are running build 853 or newer and have enabled looking for testing updates, then in the next day or so PN will notify you that there is a new version available.
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Manchester is home to the UK's first Fab Lab, a fully-kitted fabrication workshop offering the capability to turn ideas and concepts for new products into prototypes.
Developed by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, over 3,000 small manufacturers, inventors, schools and community groups have used the Fab Lab since it opened in March 2010.
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IEA Greenhouse Gas Programme
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Nature Conservancy
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Environmental Defense
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Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Celebration of Lights in O'Fallon
Celebration of Lights is a drive-through holiday light display in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, which is designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses. This event attracts more than 5,000 individuals on walk-through night.
The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and Tuesday through Thursday (except Tuesday, December 11) and 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Admission is $9 for cars, $15 for commercial vans, $1 per person on tour buses.
On Mondays, you can schedule a train ride through the park. Call for more information at 636-369-5502.
Holiday Night Lights in Wentzville
Holiday Night Lights is open from Nov. 23 to Dec. 30. The park is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Dec. 9. Starting Dec. 13 the park is open daily through Dec. 30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $8 per vehicle for up to 6 people. The cost is $1 additional for each extra person in a van, bus or limousine.
From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 10, the park is open to walk through. The cost is $3 per person.
Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park
Winter Wonderland runs from Nov. 21 to Jan. 1 and is closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
The park is open to both cars and carriages from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday but is closed to cars on Saturdays. Cost is $10 for a vehicle, $20 for a limousine, $40 for a commercial van and $90 for a tour bus. Cars must enter from southbound McKnight Road.
Carriage rides are available every night. Advanced reservations are require for carriage rides. Ticket prices vary. Walk-up sales are available through the Fox Theatere Box Office and Edison Theatre Box Office or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111.
The Saint Louis Zoo's Wild Lights display runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 23 to Dec. 23. Nightly Dec. 26-30.
See thousands of bulbs across the zoo from the butterfly garden to the gingerbread village. Head inside for storytellling, hear live performances from local choirs, ride the carousel and enjoy hot chocolate. Tickets are $4 for zoo friends members and $5 for the general public. Children younger than 2 are free.
Santa's Magical Kingdom in Eureka
Santa's Magical Kingdom is open every night from Nov. 16 to Jan. 6. The park is open from 5:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Cost is $19 per vehicle and $30 for commercial transport van, small bus or limousine. After driving through the park, you can stop at Kringle's store for gifts or treats.
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TUESDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Certain vitamin deficiencies
may lead to decreased lung function in people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), which includes emphysema and
chronic bronchitis, says a new study.
For the study, 20 COPD patients (13 women, seven men) completed
a questionnaire to assess their dietary intake of vitamins A, C, D,
E and selenium, all of which contain cell-protecting antioxidants.
A diet low in antioxidants -- as compared to national dietary
intake requirements -- was common among the patients.
The percentages of deficiencies were: 25 percent (selenium), 45
percent (vitamin C), 90 percent (vitamin E), 55 percent (vitamin
A), and 70 percent (vitamin D).
The researchers then measured the maximum amount of air the
patients could exhale with force. All the patients with a
selenium-deficient diet had decreased lung function. Among patients
deficient in vitamins C, A, and D, only men had decreased lung
The study was to be presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of
the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) in Vancouver,
"Our study, along with other research, suggests that strategies for dietary modification and supplementation should be considered in patients with COPD," Dr. M. Salman Khan of Akron City Hospital, Ohio, said in an ACCP news release.
"Further studies are needed to clarify the role gender has on the loss of lung function in COPD and the impact of antioxidant nutrient intake," Khan said.
Khan added that antioxidants might also benefit people with
severe asthma.
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Chris Kelly, co-founder of Convene, at one of his meeting spaces in Manhattan. Michael del Castillo
Upstart of the Day: To break the mold of Fortune 500 board meetings, Chris Kelly hustled a rare one-word domain name, hired a director of research, and took on the task of studying the psychological impact of smell on board meetings, all in the name of rebranding his company as Convene.
Board meetings usually suck. For the most part they're exactly the same, day after day, with only mild course corrections here and there to accommodate slowly changing market conditions. But sometimes, the stars align and everything just seems to click. The synergy is almost palpable, and ideas blossom.
One startup, formerly called Sentry Centers, just spent 18 months researching what happens during those magic moments. Yesterday, it relaunched under a new brand name—Convene—incorporating those lessons they learned into a set of elite meeting spaces and unusual service techniques.
"Every aspect of our business has been completely reconsidered," said Christopher Kelly, 30, co-founder of the New York-based startup. "And not only has it been reconsidered and re-engineered, but we've done it with complete disregard to the industry norms, and status quo."
Founded in 2009, the rechristened Convene now has 100 employees, and last year generated $15 million in revenue, according to a statement. With clients including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Microsoft, along with three new spaces—two in New York, and one in D.C.—expected to open in the next 18 months, Kelly said the company is expected to hit $25 million in revenue this year.
"All our spaces are designed to make companies from Google to Goldman Sachs feel at home," he told Upstart Business Journal yesterday, from the 23rd floor of a meeting hall reminiscent of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG). "We've got dudes rolling up on skateboards and in Sikorsky helicopters. Our intention isn't to be in the middle of that range, it's to span that entire spectrum."
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At a storage capacity of 1TB, this drive is currently the largest mSATA SSD on the market.
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Monday morning we are starting our behind the scenes week by taking a look at our producer Erin Heinert's workday. Erin typically starts her day around 10:45pm. She says she's always a little jealous first thing when she gets up, of all the people who are just getting ready to head to bed. Erin comes into work at 11:30pm. She usually chats with our night crew who are getting ready to leave work for the day and checks her email.
Our overnight photographer David also comes to work at the same time as Erin. David and Erin talk about the show when they first get in and decide if there is anything we need to shoot overnight. David and Erin also listen to the police scanner closely. If anything such as a fire or something of that nature is reported on the scanner David is ready to go check it out.
By 1:00am Erin is off and running producing and writing our 2-hour show. That's also around the time our morning reporter Rachel Gabrielsen comes in. Erin and Rachel talk about what is going on for the day. Rachel also brings Erin a cup of Dunkin Donuts Coffee from home everyday which is a key part to our show being successful.
Soon after that Shawn Cable arrives, usually with a loud energetic entrance. The three of them also talk about the show and what is planned. Shawn also lets everyone know if there will be any serious changes in the weather.
Nancy arrives soon after Shawn and the communication continues. Erin says it's very important that everyone on the show is on the same page, especially if we are covering breaking news.
Just before 5:00am Erin heads to the booth for the start of the show. During the show she is communicating with the director, the camera crew, the live reporter crew, and the anchors. She is also timing the show to make sure we end every half hour, on the half hour and of course end our show on time just before 7:00am.
Erin says that working the overnight shift is definitely hard at times but she also loves the crew she works with. "Working here is very interesting. It's quite the dynamic group that we have. It's not like anything I expected it to be. Because we are here at night and there's really no one around we do have a lot of fun so that's good. I'm very happy that we all get along. They are really exactly how you see them on T.V. Nancy really does love her dogs. Rachel really loves the Walking Dead. And Shawn really really does love the weather. That's how it is. They are very genuine and you definitely see what you get. Get what you see," Erin Heinert said.


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Stella & Dot Meet Up - Corte Madera, CA
Leslie Flax Abel, Stella & Dot Star Stylist and Leader
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM (PST)
Corte Madera, CA
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
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Come see what all the buzz is about! As featured in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, this hyper growth company is enabling a new kind of success for busy women with a professional, flexible, profitable home based business. Come along, even bring an interested friend or two, to learn about starting your own part or full time career as a Stella & Dot Stylist at this informal Opportunity Event.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM (PST)
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Stella and Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a San Francisco based social selling company that creates flexible entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Our boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. Our one of a kind collections are designed by celebrated New York designers and featured in Gossip Girl,In Style and Lucky Magazine as well as on the wrists and necklines of today's hottest celebrities. The Today Show, Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have praised Stella & Dot for our innovative social shopping concept which brings together the best of ecommerce, social media, personal service and passionate earning to create the ultimate home based business for today's modern woman.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by Shirley47 Amazing Views! We found the Hotel amenities to be well maintained, the well equipped work-out facility was conveniently located in building 4 right across from our room. We viewed from our Lanai, green turtles, dolphins, humpback whales breaching and swimming very close to the rocks just outside of our room! Spectacular! We enjoyed snorkeling at Black Rock and spending time on the beach. February 19, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by PatJudy50 Maui Woweeeee By far....the best hotel, best view, best location, and best amenities that we've ever stayed at. All of the hotel personnel were fabulous and they treated us like Kings and Queens. We didn't recognize how truly great our hotel was until we spent 2 days at the sister hotel, The Westin. Yes, we were very disappointed with this hotel. October 11, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by fda1968 disappointed The services were lacking. No Room Service past 10 PM. No Towels Past 5 pm. Lack of food choices, The Pool and beach were nice but the item that most makes me not want to come back was that our friend left us a gift at the front desk that we did not receive until we checked out. June 5, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 by AKNordic Best Beach on Kaanapali I have stayed at the Sheraton several times and I love the location. The ocean view room we had was exceptional for view and location; however, we did not know it was a handicap room and the room amenities were terrible. There was no table or desk in the room, no closet and no vanity in the bathroom, we had to put our toilet supplies on the floor. We are not handicapped, but even if we were the bath was unusable. Even though the room was in the ideal location, make sure you ask if it's a handicap accessible room. February 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shewho5516 Absolutely amazing hotel that far surpassed our expectations!!! We had the most lovely room overlooking the whales that come to Maui in the winter to give birth. The balcony was fantastic to be able to sit in comfort and watch these amazing creatures. The hotel was one of the nicest that I've ever stayed in and I simply can't wait to return again. This is my second stay at the hotel and I never dreamed that this one could ever be even better than the first! Absolutely everyone associated with the hotel is kind, generous and wonderful to deal with. February 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Crin fabulous property The walk from the lobby to my room, was three elevators away...but the privacy and view were worth it. The meandering pool with a deep end was wonderful...so many pools only have 3-4 feet depths . The snorkeling right off the beach in front of the hotel was the best from our whole trip. Grounds were interesting and impeccable. Waking up every morning to an array of song birds was lushish. Car rental on premises made that process so convenient and also affordable. well stocked gift shop as well October 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tommydiver Everything you'd want in a hotel The suite was spacious and comfortable, the ocean views were outstanding, the food at the poolside grill was tasty, and the location was convenient to restaurants and shopping. The Black Rock was a great attraction for the family. August 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sha85 Nice Beach The Hotel is beautiful- I had a great time except the first night was a drag we went there to get married and was never once asked if it was ok to be put in a handicap room with a shower that flooded the floor something horrible- I love the fact that Valet was available 24 hours however, some of the morning guys are not too friendly. I've never known valet to bring your vehicle up and park it then throw you the keys in passing - Also, I will add that room service is amazing and the grill by the pool is fantastic! The hotel offers snorkel and other fun activitied for all ages- overall I give it 4 stars from a 5 August 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by pom56 Excellence in paradise! We just returned from a week at the Sheraton in Kaanapali after a truly wonderful experience. The hotel was first rate with all of the luxury and amenity you would expect plus the added benefit of being on the shore at BlackRock. The ambience and atmosphere create a magical vibe while in the island paradise of Maui. Staff are friendly and excellent. The room we had could not have been located in any better position - right on the ocean on top of BlackRock. Incredible! January 23, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by vasovagal Very disappointed The hotel may have been a Queen in the 1960's but those times are long gone and the resort has done little to update itself. The location and views are spectacular to be sure, but a resort must perform much, much more professionally to compete in the 21st Century. The management has set very low standards regarding service by the staff. The stay starts when you are forced to rent a car or pay $100US for a taxi as there is no shuttle service offered by the resort. You are greeted in your car after a wait by a surly valet who is more interested in hustling you for tips rather than assisting with check-in. In fact, there is very poor to absent service throughout the resort including the restaurants; 3 nights in a row I stood in front of the host/hostess and was not greeted or even acknowledged - and the restaurant was mostly EMPTY!! I then sat at the restaurant bar and was argued with when I asked to order from the regular menu and was treated with sarcasm by the young lady bartender on one occasion. The food was expensive and unremarkable without attention to detail. It was certainly no better and twice as costly as that at Outback Steakhouse just down the road. The cellphone service was spotty and despite the additional daily charge (Resort Fee what ever that is) for parking the car and WiFi - the WiFi signal was mostly inadequate for most activities and you are required to sign-in whenever you move about the resort. There were so many service inadequacies I can only conclude the Management is uninterested which is a shame. This resort can not compete with any other resort I have stayed in Thailand, Bali, Fiji or Mexico and they will have to learn the hard way. Save your money - look elsewhere. January 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by OCMauiGal Accommodating Staff This was our third visit to the Sheraton Maui. The initial room selection for our reservation was not what we envisioned, so we requested that our room be changed. The staff was very accommodating and got it right for us. We really enjoyed our stay to celebrate my birthday and our 10 yr wedding anniversary. The atmosphere at this hotel is laid back and personal, and the hotel grounds are extremely beautiful. We were not disappointed and will return again and again. Mahalo! October 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MAwestcoast Best hotel in Maui Wow what can I say from the very smooth check-in to them upgrading me to building 6 per my request (best building to be in if you can get it as we saw whales from our room!). Staff was great, Monica (concierge) was one of the best I ever worked with (I have 18 stays at different hotels YTD). Beautiful beach (get yourself beach cabanas as they are well worth it) awesome snorkeling from the beach, saw 5-6 foot green sea turtles, 2 sting rays and tons of tropical fish. I jumped off black rock (what a rush) and if you can do it work with Monica to do a helicopter ride (best place on earth to do one!). Room was perfect with lounge chairs and sitting chairs facing the ocean, small refrigerator in room, you could hear the whales at night and housekeeping was great. We checked out other resorts in the area and this is the one to stay at! May 7, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mission Great location, Not so great hotel Stayed the last five days of April. After reading reviews I thought I had a pretty good idea that I should keep my expectations low. The beach at black rock is great but don't confuse that with the hotel. The hotel itself is no big deal. The pool area and grounds are ok but nothing to write home about. The hotel was not very full with lots of empty rooms. I am SPG Gold which means nothing at this hotel. No SPG recognition, no "enhanced room", or welcome gift. My room was on points and overlooked the parking lot. I believe that I would have received the same room with no status. We did have roaches in our room but hey we were on a tropical island, no big deal. During our 3rd night we were awakened in the middle of the night by a major and loud disturbance between hotel staff and a couple down the hall. We did not feel safe at that point. I really hate resort fees which this resort charges. It includes parking and internet. At over $30 per day it is just another money grab. The staff are nice but it seems a little forced and not genuine. Upon check out I was never asked how my stay went. I am pretty sure they don't want to know. You still have beach access to black rock even if you are not staying at this hotel. We are going back to black rock but we will be staying at a different hotel. May 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by BillW Great Hotel First stayed in 1991 for our 15th wedding anniversary. My wife and I learned to scuba dive at the Black Rock. Since then we have been coming back every year or two, sometimes with our kids and sometimes without. We were last here in October for our 35th wedding anniversary. We have 4 rooms booked for next week for the whole family including the grandkids. Simply put, there is no better hotel and location for a family vacation. July 20, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by EJC111 Great Hotel, Location, View and Staff We looked on-line quite a bit before booking this hotel. The reviews were good and the pictures were impressive. This was our honeymoon trip so we wanted it to be perfect. When we arrived we were overwhelmed. The pictures did not do it justice. The Sheraton Maui is beautiful. What an amazing place. Right when you walk into the lobby you have a panoramic view of the ocean and Black Rock. We checked into our room and it was clean and updated. We went to the pool every day and sat in the sun. The pool wraps around the two poolside restaurant/bars, very fun and cool. There were always enough lounge chairs for every guest. This hotel is more of a couples and family hangout. There were no loud teenagers ruining the atmosphere. I highly recommend this hotel. You can have dinner watching the sunset. You can snorkel right from the hotel beach. You can walk to Whalers Village in 5 minutes to shop. Best hotel in Kaanapali. February 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Curtis234 Location and Staff are Fantastic I stayed here with my family of five. The Jr. Suite with a Murphy bed in the living room was perfect and had plenty of room for a rollaway without filling crowded. The property is on a prime spot - much larger, more private and peaceful than others nearby. The kids loved the pool and so did I - it is large and deep enough in many areas that adults can enjoy swimming in it too - not just a 4 ft. deep pool like many resorts. The Cliff Dive Bar servers were friendly and attentive and made hanging out by the pool a real treat. Great snorkelling right out front and only a short walk along the beach to Whalers Village with excellent shopping and restaurant options. Staff were consistently professional - there were numerous times when they provided some extra little detail or effort - remembered a name, a previous order, or did something to make us feel special. A great experience all around. December 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Yoyo21 Consistently great! Just returned from our 5th straight year at the Sheraton. Our family of 5 continues to choose this hotel due to it's great staff, family friendly property, and of course the location is top notch. I love how the staff works to get our same room each year and they also remember my kids names. This year the improved Platinum meal discounts were great enough that we ate breakfast on property more. December 2, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by runner8 Good hotel and location but a couple noteworthy downsides Overall this was a good hotel to stay at and had a very good location in terms of proximity of fun things to do. There were 2 downsides worth noting: 1) Room cleanliness. It was pretty obvious they didn't clean the bathroom all the time... I was peeling fruit over the sink and some fruit juices dripped onto the counter. They were still there, dried and crusted at the end of the day even though the room had been 'cleaned'. Leaves me wondering what else was not cleaned that I couldn't see with my own eyes! yikes. 2) Spa charges. I was told if I got more than one spa service in one day, it would be 10% off. So, I scheduled 2 spa treatments in a day but I was still charged full price. Not cool. June 5, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by JDP1961 What a difference a day makes I had trouble rating this resort, since it started off awful but then was amazing. I booked 2 "Deluxe Ocean View" rooms using SPG points. As soon as we saw our rooms, I was disappointed since there was absolutely NO ocean view from either room (there was if we walked out the back door about 10 feet and looked to the left). What we could see was the other bank of rooms facing us. I called the front desk, and they were completely unresponsive, telling us the resort was completely sold out (which turned out to not be true), and the only possibility of moving us was at a later date (we were only staying 5 days). In the room, I noticed a black, ash-like substance in the tub and on the toilet seat. We called housekeeping to clean it, but when we got back to the room after dinner, nothing was done. I cleaned it myself, which wasn't easy because the tub water would not drain properly. At 4AM, I realized what the black mess was, when I was awakened by the sound of a large rat behind the air duct over the toilet, chewing on the ductwork, which was falling onto the toilet seat. I banged on the vent, and it stopped, but started again around 5:30AM. Needless to say, I went to speak with the manager first thing that morning. That is when everything changed for the better. The woman working the front desk (Evelyn), asked me what the problem was, and what she could do to make me happy. When I told her what had happened, she made up several keys for me to go look at other rooms and see if we liked them. One of the rooms was the large, ocean-view suite (living room, 2 bathrooms, and 2 balconies), and it was fantastic. The other, was a nearby ocean-front room that our teenage kids loved. From that point on, the rest of the stay was great, all because of Evelyn's "can-do" attitude. We ate away from the resort for most meals, except breakfast. The food was good, but pretty expensive for breakfast (about $30 pp plus tip). If I knew we could get similar rooms again, I would love to go back. August 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MauiDonna August 2012, will be our 9th stay at this resort! We stay here every year, & this will be our 9th. This is the best spot on Kaanipali Beach. We are being joined by our good friends, we want to show them a good time for their first trip to Hawaii & we know that Sheraton Maui will not let us down! We can NOT wait! We will be celebrating our 21st anniversary, & our friends birthday, as well as their first trip to Hawaii! February 25, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by CSR82 The Sheraton Maui is Great! My family has been coming to the Sheraton Maui regularly for 35 years. We find it gives us just the right balance of activity and relaxation in one of the most beautiful settings you can find anywhere. The hotel and food are great and the snorkeling at Black Rock is terrific. I have been seeing turtles and rays every day. For us, you can't beat the Sheraton Maui. August 14, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Phillyram Fantastic Property The hotel is fantastic. The view, the property is the best. You cannot ask for a better beach. The only thing is that the staff at the hotel other than than the maids and the food servers are fairly rude. August 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by BigG Important SPG Benefit Not Available SPG concierge was very pleasant and helpful. The welcome gift was nice and I enjoyed receiving the morning paper. What was disappointing to me was the inability to provide a late checkout. We asked for a 4:00 pm checkout and only received a 1:30 pm checkout. Our flight did not leave until 11:00 pm and a later checkout would have been helpful. We were offered and used the baggage storage and the fitness facility showers, which we appreciated. The fitness facility was nice and clean with toiletries and towels. Other than that issue, the resort was quite nice and the staff very pleasant. February 10, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by TSfam Rest and Relaxation I love the Sheraton Maui for the plantation feel of the property. It is spread out and quiet with two pool areas, one specifically for children and one geared more for adults. I have been to this hotel about a dozen times and will continue to come back. I have tried other properties but the feel and friendliness of the Sheraton Maui keeps me coming back. August 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by richard077 This hotel has excellent customer service We often visit the Sheraton Maui, the front desk has outstanding customer service in particular Ivey and Angelica. The buffet hostesses and servers Mac and Domingo make our morning breakfast something my wife and I look foward too. We will never stay at any hotel other than the Sheraton while visiting Maui. September 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jocelyn The experience was more than we expected Staff greeted us with smiles from the moment we pulled the car up to the guest check in. Staff were all very helpful and always happy. The resort grounds are absolutely amazing and the room was very comfortable. We highly recommend staying at this resort and look forward to coming here again! November 7, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Goldsmith8 Beach Services Besides a great hotel with great rooms and great views I found the beach services to be outstanding. Dana Brandon went above and beyond to meet my every need. She was incredible in every situation and provided me and my wife with extraordinary service January 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MED0131 Beautiful location Our family enjoyed our very first Maui visit because our stay at Sheraton was perfect! Service was great, the choice of restaurants were plentiful, tons of activities for the family and the location was perfect with breath taking scenery. We definitely will come back! April 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mo75 Sheraton Maui is excellent The hotel staff are truly what make this place exceptional. The setting is truly lovely but the people are warm, helpful, and terrific. The pool is a lovely setting and the beach is just a few steps away. Perfect place to relax and enjoy! December 16, 2013


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How to Negotiate Apartment Leases
- Be confident. Landlords respect potential renters who are confident and knowledgeable. You will receive favorable treatment.
- A little charm and friendliness goes a long way. Have you ever worked at a job and a customer took an interest in you as a person, which resulted in you dropping your guard and going the extra mile to help him/her? Open up the conversation with a question such as "How is your day?" or another question that leads to "breaking the ice."
- Ask many questions to become familiar with the rental agreement. Helpful negotiating questions/points are: "How long has the unit been vacant?" "Are the neighbors friendly?" "Have previous tenants smoked in the unit?" "Do other tenants have pets?" "What is the typical noise level in the building/neighborhood?"
- Get all the details up front. Ask for details in writing regarding the security deposit, maintenance, pet policy, rent due date, and lease term.
- Let the landlord know that you have other apartments/leases that you are considering. If you are a good potential tenant, they will want to win your business.
- Be upfront and honest with all concerns. Having open communication from the beginning helps develop a solid landlord-tenant relationship. A tenant's honestly makes the tenant more attractive to a landlord and thus they are more willing to negotiate.
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I agree that being pleasant and courteous is a plus, I don't see any tips for actually negotiating anything. I think that you can get a landlord to make some concessions, but without really good credit, you're in a much tougher position.
Ask if you can get a lease for longer than the standard 1 year--landlords like long-term tenants, less wear and tear on the property.
Your lease should spell out all the details mentioned above, and you should also check to make sure what utilities are covered, what the arrangements are for trash and recycling, and pet deposit.
I never really thought this was an option on an apartment but I recently discovered while helping a friend find a place in LA that it works. Sometimes the prices dropped as much as $150 from the beginning of the conversation to the end because people need those vacancies filled. Every month it sits there is another month they've lost money.
If you're in the position to do so, offering a year in advance can get you a big discount, especially here in Manhattan. I got the landlord to take off about 300 a month.
"If you are a good potential tenant, they will want to win your business."
As a landlord, I would say this is true to a point. However, if I get the sense that you're trying to gouge me, or that you're going to dicker over every little thing, I'll pass.
Even if you begin by asking how my day went.
At the end of the day, landlords have to pay the mortgage and the property taxes.
FantasticMrFaux...thanks for another great tip- asking for a longer lease term is usually very appealing for the landlord.
I'd get alot more info up front:
The amount that annual rent increases could reasonably be expected to be. Even if you can't commit to more than a year, you should be able to get your annual rent increases established in writing so that you can plan ahead.
What average monthly electrical and gas bills run for their units. Exactly what utilities does the rent cover, if any?
Policy for emergency repairs: Does the landlord DIY when he gets around to it, and how available are they - or does a management company handle these issues - or do they prefer to reimburse tenants for repairs?
Policy for painting - If they say "No Painting", is that negotiable with an added security deposit?
Same with pets - If they say "No", is that negotiable with an extra security deposit or additional monthly rent?
Does landlord only take checks for rent payments or will they accept wires directly to their account via an online billpay service?
What about working with rental companies?
Most of the rental properties where I live are rented out by one of two companies. I've never worked with a company before, any suggestions? Would these same ideas work?
I used to be a leasing agent. Occasionally, a potential renter would try to negotiate, but the property management company did not allow us to give any concessions on normal lease terms, because it could open the door to accusations of Fair Housing law violations. We did negotiate nonstandard lease terms, and were willing to negotiate for multiple leases. For example, an architectural woodworking company leased three apartments to house its craftsmen who were coming into town for three months to work on a project. They got a deal, even though short-term leases are usually more expensive. Also, we were allowed to give concessions to renters moving into a building that was undergoing renovation, to compensate them for the inconvenience -- but it was the same amount for each renter in that building.
Re: the suggestion to ask for a lease longer than one year, yes, it puts you in a better negotiating position. In the county where I live, every landlord of a property with more than 4 units is supposed to offer the option of a 2-year lease that contains a predetermined increase after the first year. But it has been my experience as a renter myself that a lease longer than 1 year is not a great idea. Remember that (a) it can be tough to break a lease if it turns out to be a less-than-desirable place to live, and (b) you might be locked into an increase that is higher than what everyone gets.
When working with rental companies, they usually just place the listing for the landlord and help them find tenants. In the end both the landlord and tenant deal directly with each other to negotiate the rental agreement. If for some odd reason the rental company is acting as the main contact, insist that you negotiate with the landlord directly.
I negotiated our current lease down by $350 per month as well as not having to put down a security deposit.
I felt like a stud after he had agreed to all of it.
It can sometimes work in your favor to negotiate the other way.
Having nicer appliances was important to me so I offerred to pay slightly more in rent if my landlord would replace an old stove and microwave with newer ones. They accepted. Then, because I was paying more rent, I asked them to agree not to raise my rent for yr 2 if I stayed, to which they also agreed.
If I hadn't stayed, they would probably have been able to ask for more rent anyway, since 2 key appliances would have been newer.
Interesting twist Katherine, it is all about winning and getting the best deal possible.
I'm a landlord, and my goal is to sign leases with tenants that (a) will not disturb the neighbors (b) take care of the property, i.e., clean it (c) allow me to return your security deposit in full with no drama in less than 24 hours and (d) pay the rent.
Everything is negotiable for that tenant.
My lawyer would never let me accept rent up front for more than a month...too many legal issues if the LL is properly escrowing. Having tried two-year leases I'll never do them again.
What tenants do I write leases for and negotiate with? Those that approach the process like a job; they're well prepared, on time, organized, good communicators.
It's also good to go into the "interview" as a knowledgeable consumer (knowing what the apartments in the immediate area are going for, etc.) These are times that we have to be aggressive to save that extra dollar. Thanks for the advice, Marcia
I really, really wish I had known you could negotiate on leases when I resigned mine. My rent went up $50 per month when I signed my new lease, and I just found out via Craigslist they are now offering the same exact apartment as mine for $30 cheaper than I am paying per month. And it has brand new carpet, whereas mine was trashed when I moved in (I complained, they cleaned it, didn't help). I was never late once paying my rent, and have never been complained on by neighbors, and now someone off the street will be getting a better deal than me! Is there anything I can do six months into my 15-month lease?
loveoldthings: Interesting perspective. Do you mind if I ask about your two-year lease experience? Our current landlord would only accept a two-year lease and it has been the worst experience of my entire adult life. I would never, ever, sign a two-year lease again. In fact, if month-to-month agreements weren't so much more expensive, I would stick to those exclusively. He has BROKEN us as renters.
How does a prospective landlord know that I am, in fact, that perfect tenant that loveoldthings mentions? In addition to being very quiet, rent-paying, and non-destructive, I hate hate hate moving and will stay in a place indefinitely. How do I convince a landlord of this in order to be able to negotiate?
I vastly prefer 2 year leases. I am on my third two year lease of my space and I intend to sign another when this one runs out. I feel strongly that signing two year leases has contributed to my significantly under market rent, and it also makes me feel more comfortable about making investments in my space (like recently having the bedroom painted).
Also, Meg P- go back to your landlord and renegotiate. Sure, they don't have to do anything to help you out, but they might be willing to. You really have nothing to lose in that situation.
I have also found that if you want upgrades to your space, offering to pay a small portion of the renovation/upgrade often makes the landlord willing to do it. I got my closet professionally finished with shelving, etc. that way. Worth every penny!!
Good article on an important subject - saving money! I don't know about the U.S. however in London (England), the rise in private Landlords is providing more room to negotiate on rents, especially if it is renewing a current contract. The tips above are good, if you are in England I would also look at these 2 resources (http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/finding_a_place_to_live/renting_privately and http://londonandproperty.com/negotiate-rent-2/)and I think you have plenty of ammunition to go get a rent reduction - yay!


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Sleep Disorders: Sleep 101
When you sleep, your body rests and restores its energy levels. However, sleep is an active state that affects both your physical and mental well-being. A good night's sleep is often the best way to help you cope with stress, solve problems, or recover from illness.
Sleep is prompted by natural cycles of activity in the brain and consists of two basic states: Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and Non-REM (NREM) sleep, which consists of Stages 1 through 4.
During sleep, the body cycles between non-REM and REM sleep. Typically, people begin the sleep cycle with a period of non-REM sleep followed by a very short period of REM sleep. Dreams can occur in any stage of sleep.
The period of NREM sleep is made up of stages 1-4. Each stage can last from 5 to 15 minutes. Stages 2 and 3 repeat backwards before REM sleep is attained.
Usually, REM sleep occurs 90 minutes after sleep onset. The first period of REM typically lasts 10 minutes, with each recurring REM stage lengthening, and the final one lasting an hour. Polysomnograms show brainwave patterns in REM to be similar to stage 1 NREM sleep. In people without sleep disorders, heart rate and respiration speed up and become erratic during REM sleep. The face, fingers, and legs may twitch.
Intense dreaming occurs during REM sleep as a result of heightened cerebral activity, but paralysis occurs simultaneously in the major voluntary muscle groups. REM is a mixture of encephalic (brain) states of excitement and muscular immobility. For this reason, it is sometimes called paradoxical sleep.
The percentage of REM sleep is highest during infancy and early childhood. During adolescence and young adulthood, the percentage of REM sleep declines, and the percentage decreases further in older age. In many cases, older people enter REM sleep more quickly and remain in REM sleep longer.
The amount of sleep a person needs depends on the individual. The need for sleep depends on various factors, one of which is age. Infants usually require about 16-18 hours of sleep per day, while teenagers need about 9 hours per day on average. Most adults need about 7-8 hours of sleep per day.
The amount of sleep a person needs also increases if he or she has been deprived of sleep. People do not seem to adapt to getting less sleep than they need.
What Are the Consequences of Too Little Sleep?
Too little sleep may cause:
Sleep deprivation also magnifies alcohols effects on the body, so a fatigued person who drinks will become much more impaired than someone who is well-rested. Caffeine and other stimulants can temporarily overcome the effects of severe sleep deprivation, but cannot do so for extended periods of time.
Reviewed by The Sleep Medicine Center at The Cleveland Clinic.
Edited by Michael J. Breus, PhD, WebMD, September 2004.
Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2005
Last Editorial Review: 6/20/2005


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