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As we know, Chief Information Officers are generally 'change and upheaval averse' because it is, after all, mostly prudent to resist change. With change comes risk, new user training, new integration challenges and a bottom line with increased cost. But new social enterprise trends cannot be brought to bear without taking the necessary steps that form Business Process re-Engineering (BPE) and its associated evils.
If process re-engineering within the commercial space has indeed developed a bad name, this may be down to the fluffier of the fluffy management consultants who operate in this space. The serious, non-fluffy and very real process of moving to new social enterprise platforms is now a very pressing challenge for many CIOs (and CEOs) who realize that they must adapt to the new way of working practices if they are to optimize efficiency.
What Is Social Enterprise Software Anyway?
The kind of social business tools we are focusing on in this new zone of work practice include:
- Blogs and microblogs
- Wikis, knowledge banks and databases
- Workflow activity tracking tools
- Forums for community discussion
- Tagging and bookmarking tools
- Content recommendation and also people recommendation engines
Stuart McRae is executive collaboration evangelist at IBM, so that basically makes him a social enterprise software tool missionary devoted to explaining why this new obligation to change working practices is so important. The move to social enterprise tools is a bit like the email adoption boom of the early '90s he says. "Comments like 'we'll never use email' gave way to conversations where CEOs asked their CIOs 'why do all of my peers have an email address on their business card, but I don't?' - the concept of leveraging social media and networking for internal and external conversations is clearly Crossing the Chasm (in Geoffrey Moore's words), even if it is not yet mainstream."
Dominant Social Manifestations
McRae argues that the cultural, behavioral and organizational changes that will be the dominant manifestations of social business are only just now starting to appear.
We can look back at the last decade of the previous century and see that a massive change in our work methods brought about by the arrival of email was just one of a number of coincidental developments that drove new organizational models in every business vertical.
"[Email] combined with wide area networks, laptops, mobile phones, videoconferencing, mass air transportation and acceptance of English as a common language for business turned work into something you did from anywhere, not somewhere you went. [There has also been a] shift to services industries as the engine of growth and to globalization as the dominant organizational trend in business," said IBM's McRae.
He further argues that today, social media (and ultimately new social enterprise practices) are integrating with the proliferating use of mobile devices, cloud computing, analytics on Big Data and more besides. These factors will now coalesce and be amplified by (in all probability suggests McRae) a congruent set of "non-IT" trends like the emergence of major new world super-economies and mega-cities, low-cost airlines and high speed trains, rural broadband and true "always on" networks.
McRae's Seven Pillars of Social Enterprise Wisdom
For Stuart McRae there are seven pivotal stages, factors and facets of making social enterprise a success and these points may indeed form a checklist that CIOs should now be aiming to target.
#1 - Social enterprise is not a pilot. This is not a rehearsal and firms should realize that the progression to adopt these new tools is an imperative.
#2 - Senior stakeholders (and of course by that we generally mean employees) within the organization need to buy in to the social enterprise mindset and lead by example. It is not an "option" to use social enterprise tools; it is part of the job.
#3 - Closely linked to point #2 is the stipulation that social enterprise tools must be embedded at the heart of work for every user, i.e., social is not something you do as well as work, social is something you do as part of the way you work at the core.
#4 - We need social enterprise to flourish in an environment where there are no silos of excluded individuals so it must be open to all. The only caveat here is that grouped control of certain discussions where a need for confidentiality arises can still be managed. Everyone from the receptionist (or this may be the CEO's personal executive assistant) to the sales director has to get involved.
#5 - There must be integration with the way people work today, i.e., plug ins for Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word, to allow users to blog or integrate with social channels right from the application that they are already used to using. McRae notes that this is core to IBM's product portfolio in this space.
#6 - The firm must continually monitor and look for obstacles that might impede or slow down social enterprise adoption and eradicate and remove these hindrances when they are identified.
#7 - A social firm will need to create and build communities of champions that record their success and barriers as they carry out their own idea generation. Ideas need to pass through a process of (i) suggestion (ii) discussion (iii) voting and (iv) graduation.
Note: It's important to remember that outgoing and gregarious sales directors are often excellent external communicators, but very poor when it comes to their internal messaging. For this reason, the receptionist may win over the sales director in terms of social enterprise champion.
How Do We Get Truly Social?
"In many organizations, successful use of social tools is happening today when small groups of employees with a common pain point figure out how to address them by finding a suitable social platform and focusing on their problem, not the tool. While the choice of a poor tool will prevent success, you will not hear about those projects - just the ones that succeed - and there the selected tool only needs to be 'good enough' for the specific problem in hand," said McRae.
Social business practices and the wider development of social enterprise platforms and tools by major IT vendors from IBM but also Box, Cisco Systems, Citrix Online, Google, Microsoft, salesforce.com and Yammer are already having a major impact upon the way we work. We, the users, are driving these trends through our own preferences for using tools such as Twitter and Facebook in the mainstream outside of the workplace.
There will be a need to agree upon and implement acceptable levels of net-based etiquette to corral and control our use of social enterprise tools. But as IBM's McRae insists upon asking, "Isn't all etiquette social anyway?" It can't be that hard to be social, can it?
This post first appeared on CIO Enterprise Forum here.
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Three local Department of Veterans Affairs doctors received awards Wednesday for research on post-traumatic stress disorder, amputations and Type 2 diabetes.
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Three Seattle-based Department of Veterans Affairs doctors received national recognition Wednesday for their research helping veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, amputations and Type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Murray Raskind, a Puget Sound Health Care System psychiatrist, was honored for a series of studies that have documented the effectiveness of prazosin, a generic drug developed to treat high blood pressure, for helping to improve the sleep of veterans with PTSD. He received the VA's John Blair Barnwell Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Research.
Dr. Joseph Czerniecki, the interim director of the VA's Regional Amputation Center of Excellence, received the VA's Paul B. Magnuson Award for Outstanding Achievement for his work to improve care for veterans with limb loss.
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Why the world will NOT end in 2012: Nasa scientist debunks conspiracy theories
Skyscrapers crumble to the ground, fiery meteorites smash into Earth and a Tibetan monk cowers as a massive tidal wave swamps his mountain retreat.
It is a vision of the coming apocalypse thrillingly captured in the latest Hollywood blockbuster.
But fears that the world is due to end in December 2012 is just a myth fuelled by internet rumour, according to a leading Nasa scientist.
Doomsday? The film 2012 will inflame existing fears about the possible end of the world
Dr David Morrison, who runs the space agency's 'Ask an Astrobiologist' service, says he has received more than a thousand emails from those worried that the world is due to end in 2012.
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According to the theories on the internet, the calendar used by the ancient civilisation of the Mayans is due to come to an end in December 2012.
Luckily for conspiracy theorists, this coincides neatly with predictions by an obscure sci-fi author, who wrote about the ancient Mesopotamian civilization of Sumer, that a planet named Nibiru will collide with the Earth on that date.
The Mayan calendar ends in 2012, but Dr Morrison said this did not mean the world would end
Fears have been further inflamed by an apocalyptic film called '2012' starring John Cusack, which is out this November. A quick search on Amazon reveals there are 175 books listed that deal with 2012 doomsday.
First off Dr Morrison dismisses the possibility that the planet Nibiru even exists.
He writes: 'The bottom line is that Nibiru is a myth, with no basis in fact.
'To an astronomer, persistent claims about a planet that is "nearby" but "invisible" are just plain silly.'
And Dr Morrison laughs off suggestions that the government has been complicit in hiding its existence from the public.
'Even if they wanted to, the government could not keep Nibiru a secret,' he says.
'If it were real, it would be tracked by thousands of astronomers,
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'I know the astronomy community, and these scientists would not keep a secret even if ordered to. You just can't hide a planet on its way to the inner solar system!'
He also addresses the concerns of those who worry that the Mayan calendar is due to end in 2012.
'Ancient calendars are interesting to historians, but they cannot match the ability we have today to keep track of time, or the precision of the calendars currently in use.
'The main point, however, is that calendars, whether contemporary or ancient, cannot predict the future of our planet or warn of things to happen on a specific date such as 2012.
'I note that my desk calendar ends much sooner, on December 31 2009, but I do not interpret this as a prediction of Armageddon. It is just the beginning of a new year.'
He added although many believe prophecies by the sixteenth century seer Nostradamus predict the end of the world in 2012, there is no evidence he has correctly predicted anything.
He also tackles the belief circulating on some internet forums that an alignment of planets in our galaxy the Milky Way could in some way disrupt the Earth's gravitational field or reverse the Earth's rotation.
'A reversal in the rotation of Earth is impossible. It has never happened and never will,' he said.
He added that although the magnetic polarity of Earth does take place around every 400,000 years scientists don't believe it will take place for another few millennia and there is no evidence it would do any harm.
Nasa scientist David Morrison (left) has moved to calm fears that the world will end in 2012, as predicted by sixteenth century seer Nostradamus (right)
Publicity for the film '2012' also comes under attack for stirring up fear about the date.
Like many Hollywood blockbusters nowadays, '2012' uses a sophisticated PR campaign which incorporates elements of 'viral' marketing.
In the trailer for the film, which plays on conspiracy theorists' fears that the truth is being somehow hidden, viewers are directed to a 'faux scientific' website.
The website purports to be the home for The Institute for Human Continuity, an entirely fictitious organisation which allows visitors to sign up for a lottery which will decide who will be saved when Armageddon comes.
'The whole 2012 disaster scenario is a hoax, fueled by ads for the
Hollywood science-fiction disaster film "2012",' he says.
'I can only hope that most people are able to distinguish Hollywood film plots from reality.'
Dr Morrison noted that a growing interest in outer space has led to a general 'cosmophobia', that is a fear of the cosmos.
He said he found people were frequently worried about the sun's magnetic field, solar storms, black holes and a rift in the Milky Way.
'Previously these would have merely been interesting astronomical ideas to explore, but now for many young people (who read misinformation about them on the web) they are objects of dread.
'This cosmophobia could be one of the worst long-term consequences of the 2012 doomsday hoax - to make people fearful of astronomy and the universe.'
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Last update: Thursday 2 October 2014 [37 news items]
Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom to launch NFC mobile payment services
Oct 2, 10:56
Taiwan-based Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will launch NFC-based mobile payment services through cooperation with MasterCard, four local banks and EastCard on October 16. The service will...
Smart card shipments to rise 2.1 billion units by 2019, says IHS
Aug 27, 16:13
Global unit shipments of smart cards are expected to rise 2.1 billion from 2014-2019-about equal to the combined populations of China, the US, Indonesia and Brazil, according to IH...
Chunghwa Telecom NFC TSM system passes Visa certification
Jul 25, 15:16
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) on July 24 announced that it has obtained certification from Visa for its NFC TSM (trusted service manager) system and become a Visa approved vendor to provide...
Google to incorporate NFC functionality into Android
Jul 24, 21:38
Google will incorporate TSM (trusted service manager) software and applications into the Android platform after Apple reportedly has made NFC functionality a standard for its speculated...
Taiwan market: NFC mobile payment services to be launched by end of 2014
Jul 16, 11:27
A TSM (trusted service management) provider jointly established by Taiwan's five 4G mobile telecom carriers and EasyCard Corporation will launch NFC (near field communication) smartphone-based...
Handling the ever-increasing demand for wireless: Q&A with Broadcom VP Rahul Patel
Jun 3, 12:36
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MediaTek expected to speed up development of feature chips
Mar 5, 12:39
MediaTek is expected to ramp up investments to develop peripheral chips to enrich smartphones such as wireless charging, NFC, and fingerprint recognition which in return will jack...
Asia NFC Alliance formed at 2014 MWC
Feb 26, 11:28
Taiwan-based Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has announced the formation of Asia NFC (near field communication) Alliance with Japan-based KDDI, South Korea-based SK Planet and Hong Kong-based...
Taiwan NFC market to take off in 3Q15, says Smart Catch
Feb 14, 14:01
Demand for smartphone-based NFC services in the Taiwan market is expected to take off in the third quarter of 2015, according to Taiwan-based TSM (trusted service management) platform...
Weltrend 3Q13 sales to rise on demand for NFC phone chips and LED driver ICs
Aug 29, 21:20
IC design house Weltrend Semiconductor is expected to see its third-quarter revenues climb to the highest quarterly level for 2013, thanks to growing shipments of its NFC phone chips...
Sony introduces NEX-5T camera with Wi-Fi, NFC and fast hybrid AF
Aug 27, 20:44
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Jul 25, 15:20
Accelerometers, vision-based gesture recognition, gyroscopes, and NFC are predicted to be the feature set big winners in smartphones in 2013, according to ABI Research. "Gesture...
Taiwan market: FET plans to start NFC operation at end of 1Q14
Jul 8, 21:53
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Taiwan market: TSM expected to be incorporated by end of June
Jan 29, 15:38
Trusted Service Management (TSM), a platform jointly established by five mobile telecom carriers and EasyCard Corporation to provide NFC (near field communication)-based mobile payment...
MediaTek launches MT6605 NFC-enabled solution
Jan 8, 21:57
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Trusted Service Management joint venture to be examined by FTC in October
Sep 19, 15:31
Five mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan and EasyCard Corporation, in the second half of 2011, jointly proposed a joint venture company, Trusted Service Management (TSM), specifically...
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Sep 12, 14:00
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May 16, 14:04
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Mar 29, 11:57
Global sales of handsets featuring Near Field Communication (NFC) increased ten-fold in 2011 to 30 million units, according to data compiled by Berg Insight.
NFC chips to buoy MStar 2012 revenues
Jan 31, 01:10
MStar Semiconductor expects new orders for chips used in near field communication (NFC) enabled phones to buoy its sales performance in 2012. Company chairman Wayne Liang has forecast...
Global NFC smartphone shipments to top 80 million units in 2012, says IMS Research
Jan 20, 01:25
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Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom launches NFC service for iPhone
Dec 9, 16:13
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NFC penetration of smartphones to exceed 50% in 2-3 years, say Taiwan makers
Nov 22, 01:10
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HTC expected to offer additional NFC-enabled smartphones in 2012
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Oct 19, 10:52
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Feb 24, 16:09
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TPV sees LCD TV and monitor shipments increase 7.5% in 3Q14
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China market: Smartphone vendors to streamline product lines
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Oppo, Gionee increase AMOLED handset panel orders to Samsung
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Before Going to Press | 7h 50min ago
China market: Local brands to engage in patent wars
Before Going to Press | 9h 8min ago
Most motherboard players turn to defend gross margins in 2015
Before Going to Press | 9h 24min ago
New Microsoft Surface tablet to be available in 1Q15
Before Going to Press | 9h 45min ago
Taiwan market: 4G user base tops 2.1 million at end of October, says NCC
Before Going to Press | 10h 18min ago
China market: Over 5.4 million consumer tablets sold in 3Q14, says Analysys
Before Going to Press | 10h 34min ago
Inotera orders equipment from Applied Materials
Before Going to Press | 10h 36min ago
Co-Tech looking to diversify products
Before Going to Press | 10h 36min ago
Micron, Winbond team up for serial NOR flash
Before Going to Press | 10h 36min ago
iPhone chip orders slow down, say IC designers
Before Going to Press | 10h 37min ago
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- Getac expects ruggedized mobile device shipments to grow 15%
- Digitimes Research: Taiwan small- to medium-size panel shipments reach 329.7 million in 3Q14
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- ASML lands EUV tool orders from TSMC
- Taiwan and Korea makers expanding touch-embedded solutions in 2015
- Residential demand response revenues expected to reach US$2.3 billion annually by 2023, says firm
- Commentary: Android smartphone vendors set to meet more challenges
- Digitimes Research: China makers to drop Full HD panel pricing by 11.5% in 2015
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- Foxconn to continue investment in central Taiwan, says chairman
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- LED packaging houses to see 10% sequential drop in 4Q14 revenues
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Beautiful Updated Home in Deer Creek Shores. Deep Water Dock with Party Deck.
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- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Cumming house description
Many new update including Kitchen, Baths, Sunroom, Laundry, Dock and Path. This inviting lake home is in excellent condition in Deer Creek Shores which is an exclusive and private neighborhood at the south end of Lake Lanier. It is a bird sanctuary and deer run free through the area making it ideal for fellow wildlife lovers.
Home has wood floors throughout the main level which has 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. Master bedroom has private bath and two large sliding glass doors which overlook the lake and open to the rear deck. Main living room overlooks all glass sun room. Large deck goes from across the entire back of the home and overlooks the lake. The had major renovations in early 2014 and is in excellent condition.
Join our family and others who have created life long memories in this amazing setting. Bring your boat or jet ski's and keep them at the covered double deck dock (fresh composite decking and bumpers) with two jet ski ports.
Amazing views of Young Deer Creek from the deck and dock and watch the most amazing sunsets nightly from the privacy of your deck or dock!
Boats and jet skis can be rented from Lake Lanier Islands or Port Royal Marina. Golf Carts can also be rented for your visit for $265/week including drop off and pick up if there are any mobility concerns in your party.
Property Type
- House
- 3084 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
We are looking for families that want to rent our home and make memories. We do not rent for college groups....moreless
Children Welcome:
Our family requires life jackets while enjoying Lake Lanier. This is recommended for children and teens and some adults. Lake depths up to 20' under dock....moreless
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 9-10
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Other Amenities
- The back yard is very large and lightly wooded. It makes a great place to play paintball or other outdoor games. It is about 95 yards from the back of the home to the dock. It is level except for the last 25 yards has about a 30 degree slope. It is a very easy walk each way. We recommend you rent a golf cart if you are concerned about mobility or plan to take a lot of coolers and gear back and forth to the dock. We recommend Cochran Golf Carts and you can contact Mark or Steve Cochran at (770) 781-2900 or Cell (770) 853-9400. The give us a discounted rate of $265 for the week including delivery and pickup. Be sure to ask for a cart with the Rohx tires. If you would like to learn more about the property and visit our FAQ's and area information please visit www.SunsetOnLanier.com or visit our FaceBook page Sunset On Lanier...moreless
Fully stocked bookcase. Borrow and enjoy. Leave one behind if you want!...moreless
- DVD Player:
- Games:
- Ping Pong Table
Satellite / Cable:
Comcast cable provided in living room and master bedroom...moreless
Stereo with outdoor speakers so you can enjoy your favorite playlist on the back deck. Listen to radio or use our iPod/radio connector to play your music....moreless
New Smart HDTV's in living room and Master bedroom, both with Comcast cable. 50' Smart HDTV in basement with DVD and many movies. No cable provided in the basement but you can access Netflix, etc...moreless
- Toys:
Video Games:
Bring your own gaming set up if you wish for a rainy day activity for the kids. Basement is setup for kids / teen suite....moreless
Video Library:
About 25-30 DVD's are provided in the basement for your enjoyment....moreless
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- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Marina
- Recreation Center
- Restaurants
- Theme Parks
- Water Parks
- Winery Tours
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Medical Services
Leisure Activities
- Antiquing
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Outlet Shopping
- Paddle Boating
- Photography
- Scenic Drives
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
Location Type
Lake View:
View of the lake from kitchen, breakfast room, living room, sun room and master bedroom. Spectacular sunsets! Amazing views from the dock....moreless
Lake front with easy access to our private dock by walking or golf cart. Sunset views, wooded lot, bird sanctuary....moreless
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Equestrian Events
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Hunting Small Game
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Mountain Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water Skiing
- Water Tubing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Wind-Surfing
Dining table seats 6, also the center island seats 2. Outside dining table seats 6 ...moreless
- Dining Area
- Seating for 8 people
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
Excellent hand built stone fireplace that drafts excellent. There is also a fire pit in the back yard....moreless
- Garage:
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet:
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided:
Living Room:
Fully furnished in clean comfortable upholstery. Desk in sunroom with printer for computer use or work....moreless
Coffee Maker:
Keurig coffee maker included, bring your favorite K-cups. Also a traditional drip coffee maker is provided....moreless
Dishes & Utensils:
Eight Piece Place Setting, utensils and some cookware....moreless
- Dishwasher
Wonderful open nautical theme kitchen with center island. Includes crock pot that is great for lake life. Put it on in the morning, enjoy the lake all day and come home to a great dinner....moreless
- Microwave
- Oven
Boat and PWC rentals can be arranged through various local marinas...moreless
Deck / Patio:
Large deck goes across the entire back of the house with a dining table for 6 and many addition chairs and tables. ...moreless
Lawn / Garden:
Large front and year yards with many deer regularly being seen....moreless
Outdoor Grill:
Stainless steel outdoor grill with all internals replaced in Feb 2014...moreless
Pool / Spa
House Cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
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Fall and Winter 2014
Oct 18 - May 22, 2015
7 night min stay
Nov 22 - Nov 30, 2014
9 night min stay
flat fee
Dec 20 - Dec 28, 2014
9 night min stay
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Spring Break 2014
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Located in the highly desirable Deer Creeks Shores subdivision makes this location convenient by water to Lake Lanier Islands and many other marinas and restaurants on the South end of Lake Lanier. By car it is a 10 minute drive to shopping center with Publix, Johnny's Pizza, Laredo's Mexican and the amazing food, sushi and service at Rice. Many other restaurants, banks, shopping and groceries a few minutes farther.
Lake Lanier Island is a wonderful facility that is just a short boat ride away. It includes marina with boat rentals and gas sales, amazing water park with lots of food and bar options, very large beach to park your boat at as well as hundreds of dock slips.
The home has many updates and is in a very private, exclusive neighborhood that is wonderful for walking with challenging hills and beautiful views. It is also a bird and deer sanctuary so you will see lots of wildlife including regular deer sightings in the front and back yards. This home is located at the bottom end of a peninsula and is very tranquil and scenic. Perfect for fishing, bird watching family getaways, or a summer tradition.
We are an hour north of the Atlanta Airport, 15 minutes North of extensive shopping and 15 minutes South of the largest outlet mall in Georgia.
Home includes a private dock with new Trex composite decking in a secluded cove. Dock has a 10' wide by 26' deep covered slip with about 8' of clearance. Dock also has two jet ski ports and an upper party deck. Bring your own boat or rent one at the local marina. Make your Memories!
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Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: We have loved spending our Summers on Lake Lanier with our three boys who have gone off to college. We have made countless life long memories at our home with friends and family and want you to alos. We love to travel and find we now use the home much less than when our boys were younger and we moved to our lake house each Summer. We have opened up our home for others to enjoy the beauty of the home, the wonderful neighborhood and make lifelong memories with your friends and family.
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Enjoy Lake Lanier and our very private Lake Home in Deer Creek Shores, one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the lake. This is the only available weekly rental home in the neighborhood. Amazing private neighborhood which is a bird sanctuary with deer running through the yards. Private cove with only three docks, all neighbors properties are second homes so often you will be the only family in the cove.
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Great deep water dock with two jet ski ports. Bring your own boat or rent one at Lake Lanier islands which is a 10 minute boat ride. We are at the mouth of Young Deer Creek and as you pull out into the main body of water you can see lake Lanier islands, cocktail cove and Buford Dam. Very private and exclusive Deer Creek Shores subdivision, very quiet with lots of wildlife.
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Open bright fully stocked kitchen with Keurig and traditional coffee makers
Great room with fireplace opens to cozy sun room with all new windows
Large sunroom overlooking lake with desk and printer. Many games are available
Panoramic of Master Bedroom with new HDTV and cable TV
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Main level room with Full size bed
Terrace level main room with HDTV, DVD and many movies. BYO Gaming system
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Newly renovated laundry with washer and dryer. New granite countertops.
Double deck dock with 2 PWC Ports, new Trex decking and seating, and Cedar bench
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Great views from the deck
Open great room with new 46' HDTV and very comfortable couches and seating for 6
Sunroom with comfortable couch, games and access to patio with outdoor speakers
Master bedroom with great view of the lake and new sliding glass doors to patio
Freshly renovated master bath with new cabinets and granite counters
Main level bedroom with queen bed
Terrace level bunk bed with trundle to sleep three
Terrace level bedroom with single and full beds
Main level powder room for guests
Two car garage with cooler, extra chairs, beach towels, vests and toys
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LONDON - The British pound slipped sharply after an opinion poll showed that those advocating Scottish independence from the United Kingdom have gained ground, a little more than two weeks before the vote.
A YouGov poll released Tuesday showed support for Scottish independence running at 47 per cent. As a result, the 'no' camp — those supporting the continuation of the union with England, Wales and Northern Ireland — only has a 6 per cent lead in the poll.
That represents a significant narrowing in the 'no' lead. Less than a month ago, the equivalent poll lead was over 20 points.
The narrowing echoes other findings that the 'yes' campaign has gained ground over the past week or so after its leader, Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond was widely judged to have bested Alistair Darling, the head of the "Better Together" campaign, in a televised debate.
"A close finish looks likely, and a 'yes' victory is now a real possibility," said Peter Kellner, YouGov's president. "Even if 'no' finally wins the day, it now looks less likely that it will win by a big enough margin to deliver a knockout blow to supporters of independence."
The poll, which was based on interviews with 1,063 people, spooked some traders, and the pound traded 0.6 per cent lower at $1.6525. The Scottish independence vote takes place Sept. 18.
"With less than three weeks to go until polling day the tide is starting to shift," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at Forex.com.
The economic impact of a vote in favour of independence remains difficult to quantify as many aspects remain unclear, such as whether a go-it-alone Scotland would be able to use the pound as its currency, as the "yes" campaign advocates. There are also questions as to how the U.K.'s debt mountain would be divvied up.
"We think that the prospect of independence could boost volatility in the pound in the coming weeks," Brooks added.
Scotland already has a parliament responsible for a wide array of social matters as well as its own legal code. However, economic and defence matters remain the responsibility of Westminster in London, where Scottish lawmakers make up a minority. The main U.K. political parties have indicated that they are prepared to give the Scottish Parliament more powers after the vote.
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