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October 1, 2014
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Resolution Productions Group in Chicago is a full production digital studio and event space. It was also the perfect place for our DesignSPARK Networker last Wednesday evening. With three stories of production space, the venue was a beautiful working studio offering video production, postproduction, distinctive design and execution of live events. You can find out more about this amazing venue here.
With a blank canvas and a little inspiration, event professionals make magic, and that is exactly what we wanted to encourage with our Chicago Networker. We wanted people to experience the studio and its production capabilities while showcasing our furnishings. With such an unusual venue (and fabulous furnishings) all we needed were some magic makers, and we found five of them that brought the event to life with creativity and design.
To highlight the major areas of the space (and several of our new furnishings), we created four settings to highlight some of the different production spaces that the studio offers to its clients.
On the second floor, in the "Secret Garden," we used the Chateau Collection with Hex and Rose Phoebe Tables along with a Whisper Banquet and brightly colored accent pillows. In actuality, the space was a green screen room where guests could sit in front of a green screen set and learn exactly how the technology works. It was a green screen to a magical garden in 3, 2, 1…
In the Apartment Set on the second floor (a studio used for a TV production set), we created an Irish Pub. We used the Winston Collection mixed with Ashbury Tables and Elio Chairs to create a pub style ambience. Kaiser Tiger served beer and delicious sausage tastings from the kitchen and bar area that were just delicious.
On the third floor, we featured the Metro Collection mixed with the Chandler Collection, Zambia Cube Ottomans, and a Black Crystal Bar Surround to create a Groupies Hair Band Lounge. Who doesn't love a glass of champagne while listening to some great rock and roll?
If awesome, rocking hairbands were not to a guest's taste, they could check out the Ultra Lounge. The room, draped in white, was uplit in deeply saturated hues of magenta and royal blue. During install, we used a time-lapse camera to record the set-up, and then edited the footage and looped it on a large screen for guests to view while relaxing in white Empire Chairs interspersed with our new Hylton Tables. A lounge with Continental Curved Benches and Lit Cubes combined with Cocktail Tables and White Equino Chrome Bar Stools in the back of the room provided a general session styled set-up. With the smooth sounds of a DJ and chilled white wine, it was the ultimate spot to "chillax."
After the VIP tours, we opened the Main Stage area so that guests could find some inspiration and network in the Design Lounges our five magic makers had designed and created. To make the evening more enjoyable, we paired a caterer with each of the designers. So that everyone could identify the products used, we loaded iPads with images of the featured furnishings used in each area along with the menu and specialty drinks produced from American Harvest Organic Vodka or Casamigos Tequila. Long story short, the night was deliciously beautiful.
Revel Décor created an amazing all white custom draped design vignette using white Shanti Bar Backs, Whisper Benches, and Cubed Ottomans and Hex Tables. To warm the space, Revel layered in Rectangle Memphis Pub Tables and used Zanzibar End Tables to create some "table chandeliers," which cast diamond shapes throughout the area. Moroccan candle lanterns, silver pitchers and grapevine spheres finished the setting in perfect detail. To carry through the Moroccan vibe, Limelight Catering served Jalisco High Tea, Pita & Crispy Zaatar Rubbed Flatbread, Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Dip, Edamame Hummus with Toasted Sesame, and Roasted Carrot and White Bean Dip.
Platinum Events and Marketing worked their magic creating a 22' tree with our Elio Chairs and Marcus Bar Stools. Adding some greenery and floral and utilizing Umber Bars and Marcus Stools for seating around the base; the vignette showcased some of our furnishings in a very innovative way. Paramount Catering served Pork Belly Lollipops with Orange Supreme, Blossoms Beet Salad, Grilled Shrimp and Summer Gazpacho. Can you say, YUM?
Dark Umber Bars matched with Espresso Shanti Bar Backs were the mainstays of the Kehoe Designs area. New Wooden Butterfly tables were combined with brightly colored Phoebe Tables and topped with turquoise and lime green votive candles. Kehoe logo bags were interspersed with succulents in complementing ceramic containers and placed in bar backs for a great branding idea. Tasty Catering lived up to their name with a sumptuous menu including Chicken Mojos, Coconut Crusted Shrimp, Crispy Olive Manchego Bits, Chorizo and Fingerling Potato Skewer, Carnitas Flatbread, Veggie Flatbread, and Fish Tacos. Our mouths are still watering for more as we write this!
A simply exquisite Pink Orchid Chandelier took center stage in Ashland Addison Floral & Event Décor's design. To create the grouping they used the Plaza Chaise, Whisper Bench Ottoman, and Whisper Cubes with Zanzibar End Tables. To create multi-tiered serving stations, they used dark wooden Hayden Tables with matching benches on top for a perfect solution. Food For Thought served Tenderloin with Black Bean Puree, Pineapple Meringue, Housemade Tortillas, with Queso and Guajillo Sauce. The specialty drink featured Tequila, Roasted Pineapple Shrub, Sorrel Agave Syrup, and Fresh Lime Juice, and a Pineapple Shard garnish. One word sums up these magic makers. Divine!
Debi Lilly: A Perfect Event designed a chic, elegant space featuring our mirrored front Provence Bar and matching Bar Backs. To flesh-out the setting, she used silver Zinc Pub Tables surrounded with Ghost Chairs combined with Whisper Round Ottomans, topped with layers of flower petals, and rectangular silver trays with glowing votive candles. The white floral in this space was beautiful in silver colored glass urns and containers intermixed with vodka displays and flower petals. Pure Kitchen's menu was all flower power and was comprised of a delicious array of delicacies such as Lavender and ver Jus Braised Pork Belly, Buzz Button Intermezzo, Ginger Bang Bang Cocktail, Sous Vide Candy Cane Beets and Goat Cheese Pudding (with five different edible flowers). It was flower power on a whole new level!
Other main room groupings included a general bar area with the Regale Collection and the Essentials Charging Station combined with Sophistication Collection and new Spectrum High Top Tables and white Criss Cross Stools.
Before the end of the night, votes were tallied to name a Design Challenge winner by popular choice. Congratulations to our winning team of Platinum Events and Marketing (décor and design) and Paramount Events (catering) for the big win! Each company took home a $500.00 AFR Gift Certificate.
The variety of entertainment throughout the evening maintained a high energy vibe including a DJ Percussionist, jugglers, hand balancing act, spoken word artist/singer, dancers and more. Different artists performed in each room, which provided a great flow of entertainment throughout the evening.
One of our favorite showstoppers of the Networker was the LED Octogon Tower provided by Resolution Productions Group. They are awesome. Standing 8' 6 ½" tall, the tower displayed AFR products, event pictures and networker sponsors in high resolution. The images looped continuously throughout the evening and could be seen on the tower as well as flat-screens hung throughout the venue.
The winner of the TSE Full Conference Package to the 2015 The Special Event Conference and Trade Show was Vida Talandis, Event Specialist Manager at First In Service Events. Congratulations! We'll see you in sunny California in January, Vida!
The Chicago Networker was truly a successful team effort thanks to our generous partners and sponsors!
If you have not registered for our Connecticut Networker yet, you can click here and take care of that! We know that you will not want to miss it!
Please join in the AFR tour conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the official tour hashtag: #afrTOUR.
July 30, 2014
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Are you looking for new furniture to spruce up your North Carolina home? Interested in furnishing your new Durham apartment while staying within your budget? Moving to Raleigh or Chapel Hill for school or work? Whether you're a longtime North Carolina resident or a transplant to the Research Triangle, you'll find great deals on new and like-new furniture at the AFR Clearance Center in Durham.
Conveniently located just off Interstate 40 at 4226 Surles Court in Durham, North Carolina, the AFR Clearance Center is also easily accessible from Raleigh suburbs, making it easy to find great furniture for homes in Morrisville, Clayton, Cary, and elsewhere in North Carolina. The Clearance Center's inventory offers a variety of new and like-new furniture, ranging from floor samples and model home pieces to rental returns. Whether you're looking for a new sofa, a dining room table, a desk for your home office, or a distinctive bedroom set, you're likely to find it here.
Almost everything's priced at 50 to 60% below original retail prices, making it easy and affordable to furnish your entire home. Our inventory is updated frequently, with new pieces arriving nearly every day.
You can see select recently arrived furniture by visiting the Durham AFR Clearance Center website or by browsing the Durham album on Facebook.
July 25, 2014
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July 24, 2014 – Pennsauken, NJ – AFR Event Furnishings is proud to announce the promotion of Leigh Tidwell, CSEP to Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Tidwell replaces Lindsay Masterson who was promoted to National Sales Manager earlier this month. An industry pro with over sixteen years in the event rental industry, Leigh opened AFR's Dallas office and built the market from the ground up. Today, AFR enjoys a successful and burgeoning presence in Dallas and surrounding areas that includes a client base of experiential marketing companies, special event venues, and many prominent event planners and designers. As Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Tidwell will oversee the sales teams in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, Tampa and Orlando. She is integrally involved in several industry organizations including the International Special Event Society (ISES), National Association of Catering and Events (NACE), and the Texas Alliance of Convention, Meeting, and Operations Managers (TxACOM) where she currently serves as First Vice President of Education. She has been awarded with an ISES Spirit Award, a Pinnacle Award and a Texas Star Award for her committed and excellent work in the industry.
"I am happy and proud to announce Leigh's promotion to Southeast Regional Sales Manager. She is a pillar of the event community in the Dallas area and beyond. From the beginning when Leigh joined the AFR team, opening our Dallas market four short years ago, she has embodied hard work, honesty and determination. We are all excited to see her continue to grow her success locally while leading the whole SE Region Sales Team," said Greg Zalkin, Director of Special Events, AFR Event Furnishings.
"I bring a passion for continued education for both professional and personal growth to the table. In my new role as Southeast Regional Sales Manager, I'm excited to extend this passion to the already dynamic team in this region. The key ingredients of innovation, trust, and open communication will take us to the next level in an already cutting edge and creative market," says Tidwell.
July 23, 2014
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By definition on their own site: Pinterest is a place to discover ideas for all your projects and interests, hand-picked by people like you.
After asking Siri "What is Pinterest?" this is what she came back with: Pinterest is a visual discovery tool that people use to collect ideas for their different projects and interests.
What's my point? In both instances, it does not mention anything about selfies sparking inspiration. Don't be that brand or person. After all, you yourself are a brand and an extension of the brand you represent.
Now that I have your attention, your Pinterest boards should tell your story fueled by visual content that inspires your audience. As with Instagram, Pinterest provides a visual playground to authentically showcase your brand. Focus on creating unique boards that appeal to different groups of people.
AFR has done an exemplary way of sharing their #afrTOUR stops with their boards. Through their various pins, they give a glimpse of every city's event, capturing the experience for their audience. Here's a snapshot of those boards:
If your brand is not on Pinterest, you are missing out on some major opportunities! Influencers play a key role on Pinterest and help spearhead new products and trends. Here are some stats to get your creative brain juices fizzling:
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It is important to do a cross-pollination of your content across all social media platforms to provide your existing community and new audiences a seamless experience. Pinterest should be an extension of all your marketing efforts, if not one of your top three, since it is one of the highest social media platforms to drive traffic. Keep in mind that pins have different traffic patterns as some pins are clicked through immediately while others get repined prior to being clicked.
Once you've created an account, you will want to inform everyone to create engagement. You can do this by sending a dedicated Pinterest email to showcase your boards and encourage following as well as integrate some Pinterest tools. You can add the "Pin It" button to your website to grow Pins and referral traffic. You can also add hovering "Pin It" buttons over your product line. This is one tactic that I recommend as it provides yet another opportunity, in a subtle way, for your clients to pin their favorites. Here is an example of this option on AFR's Furnishings:
You might be wondering how you can measure your ROI. There are tools you can use to measure your Pinterest account, such as Pinterest's own analytics, only available once you verify your website and Tailwind. These tools, although not completely free for Tailwind, are of benefit if you want full access to their management tool. Understanding your followers behavior will point you in the right direction on what type of Pins you need to share and how to better create your content.
No matter your story, it is imperative to orchestrate a distribution strategy to maximize your reach with your audience. Remember to mix things up a bit. It's okay to share other interests, just as long as your brand story message doesn't get lost.
Happy pinning!
Written by Guest Blogger Jose Ramirez, Backdrops Beautiful
July 2, 2014
Filed under AFR Furniture Rental
Home staging is often perceived as an expensive option for homeowners when selling their home. Understanding home staging and how it can increase your financial benefit can help calm nerves and show that the expenditure can most times be fully recouped. One thing is for certain; listing a home without a strategy for selling can mean less money in your pocket after the sale.
It is important to understand that home decorating and home staging is two different things. Home decorating is customizing a space to your particular style and preferences. Home staging creates a neutral style that appeals to a broader audience and allows potential buyers to imagine living in the home. It also enables the home staging professional to showcase and highlight the positive attributes of a home. Empty space always appears smaller than it is. Feed the imagination of the buyer and help establish perspective on what will fit and what won't.
When home staging, be sure to hire a professional that knows best how to create a neutral environment that will aesthetically appeal to a big audience and showcase your home in its best light. It is important that every potential buyer can imagine themselves (and their personal tastes) living in the home they are viewing. Even on a limited budget, there are ways to get the results you are looking for. Here are a five tips and tricks to help you save right away:
$. Limit the amount of accessories. Remember that you don't want a specific style within the space; you want a peaceful, neutral setting that allows for anyone to imagine living there. A few well-placed accessories can make a powerful statement.
$$. Stick with substantial pieces. Showing a potential buyer that you can comfortably fit a couch and a love seat with cocktail and accent tables in the living room is enough. You don't have to demonstrate that Grandma's favorite rocking chair and the kid's huge beanbags fit as well. Focus on the basics to create a clean environment that allows the buyer to see the beautiful picture window, crown molding or beautiful fireplace in the room. Be careful not to over stage and hide selling points.
$$$. Don't worry about matching pieces. You don't need a whole collection to make a statement. Mix and match. It's very trendy right now and can save you some money when being selective in how much furniture you place in a space.
$$$$. Limit the length of your rental term. Most rentals do have a minimum leasing. Take advantage of it. You can always renew the term, but in the meantime, save yourself some money by being conservative (and optimistic).
$$$$$. Check with your tax specialist to find out if home staging may be tax deductible. Home decorating is not, but real estate marketing may be. Be sure to consult with your tax professional beforehand to find out what is and is not allowable.
Lastly, statistics have shown staged homes sell faster and for a higher price. Home staging provides a competitive advantage over empty homes that cannot be beat and it can easily be done on a limited budget working. If you are looking for a professional home staging consultant, you can call your local AFR Representative at 888.AFR.RENT to schedule a free consultation. We're ready to get you on the road to happy selling!
June 25, 2014
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Clients are always looking for new and different spaces for events. A plethora of different reasons take clients on a search for something outside the norm of ballrooms and four walled venues.
Being different. Clients like different and unique whether it be because of a theme desire or status standpoint or simply to create an environment that supports their brand. Everyone loves when their guests walk away raving about their events.
Being the first. Clients love when they are able to be the first group to hold an event at a new venue. It sets them apart from the crowd, and sometimes the competition if there are multiple events in a city during a conference.
Being creative. Being creative creates a buzz for the host whether corporate or social. Who doesn't love when their guests walk away from their event thinking that the host is the most creative mastermind to ever hit planet earth? Using places that are accessible to everyone and creating an unexpected experience a big deal.
The opportunities are endless. You've heard the saying, "Stop and smell the roses", right? The same rule applies when looking for a unique or unusual venue. All you need to do is stop and take a look around you and let yourself dream a little. Ask the question, – what if? Thinking outside the norm of ordinary, will give you a chance to either find a unique or unusual venue or create one.
Let your imagination take a walk on the wild side. Try something that is out-of- the-box extraordinary when your next client calls looking for something unusual. Make sure to consider every detail carefully. Creative venues are more challenging, and sometimes more expensive, when you consider everything that needs to be brought to the site to make the event happen in a high level manner that is standard with a more traditional venue.
Here are a few idea sparks to get you started!
The ideas are endless…happy creating!
If you need some new ideas for your next venue, at AFR, we see tons of venues each and everyday. Don't be shy, pick up the phone and give your local representative a call at 1-800-AFR-RENT. We'll gladly share our ideas with you!
Production & Photography Credits:
Chuck Robertson & AFR Event Furnishings Staff
Construction Site/Yacht: Event Savvy, Atlanta, GA
Tennis Courts: AFR Furniture Rental Staff
June 18, 2014
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The 2014 awards season is in full swing! With the Spotlight Awards and Esprit deadlines just past, and BizBash, NACE and TSE GALA's looming on the horizon, I thought it might be a good time to share some tips on what you should look for when searching for a writer to help you with your award submissions.
While a talented creative writer is an excellent place to start, creativity is not the only skill you should be looking for. There are several qualities to consider when hiring someone to help with your awards writing. Here are a few things to think about:
Does the writer have event industry experience?
Someone with industry experience understands what is pertinent to the category in which the event is being submitted. For example, beautiful decor is not going to be the focus when you are entering your Olympics event in the logistics category.
Someone who has hands-on experience and knowledge of events can bring the vision to life for the judges, who are usually event professionals. Having event experience can also mean that the writer is better able to focus on relevant and desirable content for an award-winning entry.
Can the writer paint the picture?
Every event is a story, so your submission should tell one as well. It's not just facts, figures and answers to questions (though the details and results are important to include). The writing needs to be intelligent, flowing and evocative. Touching emotion is key.
The judges weren't at the event. The writing and supporting materials have to place the reader right in the middle of the excitement. A good awards writer can transport a reader, awaken emotion and pique the judges' attention and curiosity. Whether it's a wow moment, a humorous touch or something that chokes them up; vivid details are key components of a well-written entry. You want the writing to touch the emotions of the judge as they read your entry.
Can the writer sell?
An award specialist also knows how to "sell" why the event should be an award winner and how it exceeds the judging criteria in relatable and significant ways pertinent to current industry standards. Having some marketing skill running through the veins never hurts. But beware: These submissions are not advertisements; they are experiences. While winning an award is a great marketing tool to inspire your clients, marketing to the judges is a different technique all together.
Good writers do not have to be English majors.
Good award writers should have an engaging style that is easy to read. Award writing does not require formality. Of course the copy should be put together well, with good syntax, sentence structure and spelling. There is a process to writing, and submissions always need to go through content revision (big picture changes) and then of course final editing (spelling, sentence structure, grammar and punctuation). It's important to not skip these steps. Remember, entries are a reflection of your overall work as a professional business and good presentation is a must.
At the end of the day …
I often have new clients approach me saying, "We need to win, so you have to write it." The truth of the matter is that the event has to stand on its own. I, nor any other writer, can make an event win, but we can provide a competitive advantage. Successful and experienced awards writers should be able help you decide if the event is a contender, what category to enter and the best angle to take. They can then guide you through the rules and criteria and writing process to set you up for success.
Once you hire a writer, set them up for success. Give them your time to interview, provide them with event collateral, pictures and media, and be available for input and questions. Time is one of the greatest gifts you can give to a writer. Consider having them write throughout the year, not just when the deadline approaches. You'll get a fresher writer with more time to focus on your award. There is a writing process, and it is important in achieving a great product. I often get calls on the day awards are due, and as much as it pains me to say no, I do.
A strategic approach to award writing is well worth the investment to produce a quality product, achieve potential recognition from your colleagues and clients, and relieve some of the anxiety of looming deadlines.
Through words, Ruth Moyte, captures a moment, makes a connection, builds emotion and delivers a message. Building on story, rhythm and timing, she has written hundreds of award submissions with great success. Each reflects the personality and brand of the client for whom she is writing, many of who are global industry leaders throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. With over 20 years of experience in the special events industry, Ruth has written for many of the world's leading brands. From script writing, speeches, awards submissions, creative concepts, conference content, brand strategy, print and web copy and more, each project she takes on is delivered with her passion-driven writing style.
June 11, 2014
Filed under AFR Event Furnishings, AFR Furniture Rental
Are you posting for Facebook or your audience? You can definitely do both. Use Insights to determine what's working for your page and see what posts are driving engagement. Create different concoctions for all your posts. Mix it up a bit, especially since Facebook is always changing its algorithm. Adding images, url links, hashtags and tagging properly to your posts can give you a better chance of appearing at the top of your fans news feeds.
Cover photos continue to play an important role for Pages. On a desktop it is the first thing visitors see when the go to your Page. Your photo should be to the point and illustrate what your business does by either showcasing your products or service. Remember that you can be as creative as you want since the 20% text rule does not apply to cover photos.
A missed networking opportunity is not using your Facebook page as your actual profile. It is a good way to build business alliances by acting and posting as your Page.It helps create visibility and credibility if you're commenting on your industry. This gives life to your Page and the engagement comes directly from your business.
Facebook has rolled out a new streamlined design for all pages. Here are the highlights:
Facebook has no set schedule when it comes to updating its platform. And just when we all think we have their EdgeRank figured out they release a new update. My number one suggestion to businesses is for them to answer this: Why wouldn't you want to have your business on the most visited platform?
June 4, 2014
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With stylish furniture at great prices, the AFR Clearance Centers have become known for offering an array of new and like-new furniture at drastic discounts — often more than 50-60% off of retail prices! Our inventory includes items ranging from floor samples and model home furnishings to rental returns: think sofas, loveseats, dining room and living room sets, along with desks, chairs, and shelves for your home office. Each location receives new inventory daily, as items find new homes and make room for new arrivals.
This means there's almost always something new to discover at the AFR Clearance Center, including some very unique pieces of furniture that can give a distinctive flair to your home décor. For example, some recent arrivals at our Secaucus, NJ Clearance Center include unique metro side chairs that would give any space a sophisticated feel, and a dune buggy-styled twin bed that would make a fun addition to a kid's bedroom. The inventory at our Pennsauken, NJ Clearance Center includs a regale feeling blue chaise, while our Atlanta Clearance Center recently received some U-shaped desks finished in mahogany.
Such unique furniture usually doesn't stay in stock very long, but AFR Clearance Centers receives new stuff every day. Want to discover unique furniture at 50-60% off retail prices? Like our Facebook page, visit our website, or stop by one of our furniture stores to browse!
May 28, 2014
Filed under AFR Event Furnishings, AFR Furniture Rental
With busy lives and families to maintain, it can be hard to find the extra time to volunteer with an industry organization or Board. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous to you, your business and your community. Volunteering helps everyone, but there are many more considerations to take note of when you look beneath the surface of giving back.
Here are six positive side effects of volunteering that you may not have thought about:
1. You work with people in a non-selling environment. When you work with people in a non-selling environment, you get to know one another and build a relationship that increases trust and forms a bond. That can easily translate to first call business when the time arises. You have to have a good product and service behind you, but in the end, people buy from those they know and trust.
2. It builds your network. When you volunteer on a board, it increases your network whether locally, nationally or internationally. Knowing the right people in your city, country or around the world provides you with many new opportunities to do business with one another. How great is it to be able to pick up the phone and make things happen no matter where you are because you share a common bond through an industry organization?
3. Volunteering can help position you and your business as a leading expert in the industry. When you start out with a committee and work your way up to an Executive Board position, you can gain steady traction as a leader. Not only that, but the increased brand visibility doesn't hurt either – there's something to be said for name recognition when people know you and they can confidently refer someone to you and your company. Additionally, you often enjoy exposure for your company whether it is in the press, a program, on signage, on the web or even presenting an award.
4. Volunteering helps move your industry forward. Volunteering with organizations and on Boards often includes education. What better way to lead than by educating the younger generation considering or entering your industry? People look up to those that have experience and a reputation of leadership. Be a part of the future of your industry by helping to shape it. You can do that when volunteering with industry organizations.
5. You can learn new skills and gain valuable experience that can help further your career. Just because volunteer work is unpaid does not mean the skills you learn are basic. Many volunteering opportunities can provide extensive training. Volunteering can also help you further develop skills you already have. For example, if you are in a sales position, you can further develop and improve your public speaking, communication, and marketing skills!
6. Perhaps most importantly, volunteering creates The Happiness Factor. Giving back and volunteering will make you feel good. Many studies have shown that the more people volunteer, the happier they are. Happy people are usually healthier.
In the end, volunteering connects you to others with common interests and allows you be a part of achieving something that will further you, your career and your company and best of all impact others lives in surprising ways. There is simply no downside to it!


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Authors: Bayside (Musical group)
Title: Cult
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Publisher: Van Nuys, CA : Hopeless Records, p2014
Characteristics: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in
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Contents: Big cheese
Time has come
Hate me
You're no match
Transitive property
Bear with me
Objectivist on fire
Something's wrong
The whitest lie
Time has come
Hate me
You're no match
Transitive property
Bear with me
Objectivist on fire
Something's wrong
The whitest lie
Statement of Responsibility: Bayside
Performers: Performed by Bayside (Anthony Raneri, vocals, guitar ; Jack O'shea, guitar ; Nick Ghanbarian, bass ; Chris Guglielmo, drums).
Subject Headings: Alternative Rock Rock music 2011-2020 Punk rock music Alternative rock music
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Why when I want to use border-radius do i need 3 seperate browsers?
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Note that not all CSS3 properties are different across browsers but yes we aspire them all to be same and standard-compliant stuff for us. IE is far from that :(


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Though Sanjeev Kapoor can claim to be many things, he certainly can't claim to have the voice of Asha Bosle, one of the most famous Indian playback singers to have lived – the 62-year-old star's vocals have featured in more than a thousand Bollywood movies. Not content with wowing audiences with her siren-style croons, Asha has opened a number of restaurants worldwide under her name, most notably Asha's in Dubai, which recently won Best Indian in the 2012 Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards.
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Matisse Footwear Relaunches Website for Spring
A brand that is quickly establishing itself within the social media and digital space, working with some of the top tier bloggers around the country, Matisse Footwear has launched their new look at matissefootwear.com for Spring 2013.
Matissefootwear.com is geared to have a mix of original "insider" content about their newest collections, trend reporting and street style photography on their new blog, as well as serve as a one-stop shop experience. New features to the site include; an easy to navigate "shop" section with 360 degree views of each style, a social media page with all live new feeds, and a fresh new blog to keep customers and retailers in the loop. In addition, Matisse fans will be able to "sign up" for exclusive access to special sales and happenings only offered on the website.
Sheena Parks, Head of Marketing and Sales at Matisse Footwear, said, "The re-launch of matissefootwear.comcomes at a perfect time, as our audience of passionate Matisse followers both off and on line continue to look to the brand for fresh, new, and engaging personal interactions. With our new social media channels on facebook, twitter, pinterest, instagram, and tumblr, we will be able to communicate directly with our consumer and address their needs and wants immediately."
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The foundation trust model must be updated to prevent a hospital centred approach which could "perpetuates silos", shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has said.
Accident and emergency bailout fund increases to £700m
Hospitals are to receive an extra £300m in government cash in a bid to arrest further decline in A&E performance over the winter
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A Labour government could reduce variation in access to drugs and procedures by making it mandatory for commissioners to follow NICE guidelines, Andy Burnham has revealed
Burnham sets out role for private providers in his NHS vision
Private health providers could play a significant role in providing NHS services under a Labour government, the shadow health secretary has suggested
'There's no getting away from difficult choices over staff pay,' says Burnham
A Labour government would use pay restraint and make 'difficult choices' about the wages of NHS frontline staff if the party wins the election next year
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CCGs could be morphed into the operational arms of HWBs, which will take on the role of 'signing off' health plans, Andy Burnham has suggested
Labour 'still plans Health Act repeal'
Labour still intends to repeal the Health Act 2012 despite the shift in focus away from competition in the NHS Five Year Forward View, a shadow health minister has told HSJ.
Burnham: 'I hear the call' for more cash
the shadow health secretary has admitted that Labour has not yet solved the issue of health service funding, after NHS England challenged the next government to commit to year on year real terms annual funding growth of more than 1.5 per cent
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Nick Clegg is pushing for next year's NHS budget to be topped up with enough winter pressures funding to leave the service in a 'healthy state' for the next government
GP appointments 'crisis' criticised
Booking a GP appointment is just as difficult as snaring sought after concert tickets, MPs were told, as Labour warned the NHS is at "breaking point".
Labour seeks to mollify reorganisation fears
Labour has sought to reassure clinical commissioning groups that its health reforms would not amount to a top-down 'big bang' shake up of the NHS.
Burnham: I will 'not mandate' structural change
EXCLUSIVE: A Labour government would 'not mandate' organisational change to drive through its plans for a fully integrated national health and care service, Andy Burnham has told HSJ
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AL Notes: Provas, Beimel, Correa, Shields, Royals
Sad news today out of Chicago, as longtime White Sox scout Paul Provas passed away from brain cancer at age 63. As Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports, Provas had been scouting for the South Siders since 1993 after doing the same for the cross-town rival Cubs dating back to 1983. MLBTR extends its condolences to his family and friends.
Here are the day's news and rumors out of the American League:
- Left-hander Joe Beimel would love to return to the Mariners, and the team has expressed interest in re-signing him as a lefty specialist, reports Greg Johns of MLB.com in his latest Mariners Inbox. The veteran southpaw made the club after signing a minor league deal and posted a 2.20 ERA in 45 innings. Beimel's 5.0 K/9 leaves something to be desired, but he was a legitimate weapon against lefties. Beimel held same-handed hitters to a .188/.217/.288 batting line. Sabermetric stats such as FIP (3.18) and xFIP (2.96) both approved of his work against left-handers, though he was well north of 5.00 in each stat when facing righties.
- Astros GM Jeff Luhnow tells Marius Payton of CSN Houston that top prospect Carlos Correa's rehab is considered complete at this point (h/t: Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle on Twitter). Baseball America's No. 3 midseason prospect saw his season come to an end prematurely due to a broken leg, but he was impressive when on the field, hitting .326/.415/.510 with six homers and 20 steals in 62 games at Class-A Advanced.
- Even as the Royals are gunning for a World Series title in 2014, thoughts inevitably must drift at times to the future. Joel Sherman of the New York Post wonders whether starter James Shields may present a double-edged sword with his history of huge innings totals: on the one hand, those innings show his durability; on the other, they act as an arm odometer. Then, of course, there is the matter of his increasingly poor postseason track record.
- Kansas City faces tough decisions as it ponders its amazing late-inning arms, Sherman adds. Wade Davis and Greg Holland might combine for a $15MM tab next year, with further increases for 2016. GM Dayton Moore said the team can fit those salaries, but also indicated that he already is thinking about how things will play out in the long run. "Yes, in the immediate, it works," he said. "We can make that fit. But we do have to analyze our roster from an economic standpoint every year."
- Meanwhile, former Royals GM — and current Red Sox VP of player personnel — Allard Baird tells Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe that he looks back fondly on his time in Kansas City and is pleased with the club's run of success. As Cafardo notes, Baird's time resonates in the current roster, as he drafted players like Alex Gordon, Billy Butler, and Zack Greinke (who was later flipped for several current key roster pieces) during his time at the helm.
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AL West Notes: Dunn, Porter, Beimel
The balance of power in the AL West has swung heavily in the Angels' direction after the Halos completed a four-game sweep of the Athletics on Sunday. Los Angeles now own both baseball's best record (83-53) and a five-game lead over the struggling A's, who are looking for answers after an 12-17 August. Oakland is still on track to reach the postseason, as they hold a four-game lead in the AL wild card race.
Here's the latest from around the AL West…
- The A's will cover $1MM of the roughly $2.3MM remaining on Adam Dunn's 2014 salary, and ESPN's Buster Olney tweets that Oakland's willingness to take on this much of Dunn's salary was part of the reason why the A's were able to acquire the slugger. The Giants, Dodgers and at least one other team were also reportedly talking to the White Sox about a Dunn trade.
- Astros manager Bo Porter tells Fangraphs' David Laurila that his relationship with Houston's front office "is what he expected coming in," which seems to counter recent rumors of tension between Porter and GM Jeff Luhnow. "My staff and I take all the information from our baseball ops and use it to the best of our ability. Every last component of that is needed to be successful," Porter said.
- Also from Laurila's piece, 37-year-old lefty Joe Beimel not only has no plans to retire, his 12-year career might only be half-over. "I plan on pitching until I'm at least 50….I don't see any reason I can't do what Jamie Moyer did," Beimel said. "He was starting games at 49 years old and getting guys out with 80 mph. I'm not down that low yet and I figure if he could go six, seven innings, I could at least come in and get one or two guys out." After missing 2012 and 2013 due to Tommy John surgery, Beimel is enjoying a nice comeback year out of the Mariners' bullpen. The veteran southpaw has a 2.03 ERA, 5.2 K/9 and 1.92 K/BB ratio in 40 innings, and he's held left-handed batters to only a .480 OPS.
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Added To The 40-Man Roster: Friday
Between now and Opening Day, several minor league signees will win jobs with their clubs and earn 40-man roster spots. Here are today's additions:
- The Mariners have told lefty Joe Beimel that he will get an Opening Day slot, meaning that he'll need to be added to the club's 40-man, reports Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (via Twitter). In addition to the 36-year-old, Seattle will need to add 25-year-old lefty Roenis Elias to the 40-man after he made a surprise run through camp to join the Opening Day rotation, as Shannon Drayer of ESPN Radio Seattle reports on Twitter. To clear room, the club designated Carlos Triunfel and Xavier Avery for assignment.
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Quick Hits: Perez, Pineda, Mariners, Ramirez, A's
As MLBTR's Tim Dierkes explained yesterday in looking at NL West out-of-options players, the Diamondbacks already have a seeming logjam in the bullpen. Nevertheless, the team agreed to a two-year deal today with southpaw Oliver Perez. That may be a reflection of the team's view of fellow lefty Joe Thatcher, tweets Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Indeed, manager Kirk Gibson had said earlier today that the club would not carry a left-handed reliever if none warranted a roster spot, Zach Buchanan of AZCentral.com reports. "You've got to have people that can command the zone," Gibson said, possibly an oblique reference to the control issues last year of Thatcher and Tony Sipp. Thatcher was the only MLB piece that came to Arizona in the Ian Kennedy trade, and recently agreed to a $2.375MM deal to avoid arbitration. The 32-year-old has a solid track record, but struggled in his 22 appearances upon joining the D'backs. Now, with Perez in line for a pen slot and Randall Delgado likely headed the same way, Thatcher or another established arm may be without a role.
- Yankees starter Michael Pineda took an important step tonight on the road back from shoulder surgery, writes Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Throwing a slider that catcher Brian McCann called "pretty much unhittable," Pineda tossed two scoreless innings and struck out four Tigers — including Austin Jackson, Rajai Davis, and reigning AL MVP Miguel Cabrera. Needless to say, an effective Pineda would be a major boon to a New York club with questions at the back of the rotation (to say nothing of the future implications). The 25-year-old Pineda enters the year with 2.099 years of service, much of it accrued on the DL over the last two years.
- Meanwhile, the Mariners — the club that dealt Pineda to New York — are looking closely at several non-roster invitees for Opening Day slots, writes MLB.com's Greg Johns. Starter Randy Wolf has had poor results, but says he is progressing. And southpaw reliever Joe Beimel is making a surprising run at a pen role, despite not having appeared in the bigs since 2011. Manager Lloyd McClendon preached patience with Wolf but lavished praise on Beimel, saying that the 36-year-old has "looked great" and "has the ability to get guys out from both sides of the plate."
- Irrepressible former superstar Manny Ramirez says he still wants to play, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com. The 41-year-old has not been able to earn a call-up over the last two seasons, but says he is waiting for an MLB opportunity and has so far declined requests for a repeat of his successful stint in Taiwan. MLBTR's Zach Links recently reported that Ramirez had changed agents, seemingly an indication that Ramirez was serious about continuing his career.
- As the Athletics continue to work through their difficult stadium situation, co-owner Lew Wolff says the team is considering all methods for dealing with a stalemate in lease negotiations, reports Joe Stiglich of CSNBayArea.com. "I am hopeful of expanding our lease at the Oakland Coliseum for an extended term," Wolff recently wrote. "If we cannot accomplish a lease extension, I hope to have an interim place to play in the Bay Area or in the area that reaches our television and radio fans — either an existing venue or in the erection of a temporary venue that we have asked our soccer stadium architect (360 Architecture) to explore." Needless to say, the notion of a temporary ballpark is intriguing, if somewhat frightening. Wolff took care to note that "looking outside the Bay Area and our media market is an undesirable option to ownership at this time."
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Minor Moves: Joe Beimel, Logan Kensing, Manny Pina
There were a few minor moves from earlier today that got lost in the arbitration shuffle:
- Seattle has also inked southpaw Joe Beimel, tweets Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports. The 36-year-old last pitched in the bigs in 2011, but Brown says his velocity has returned after making a full recovery from Tommy John surgery.
- The Mariners have signed righty Logan Kensing and catcher Manny Pina to minor league deals with Spring Training invites, according to the club's non-roster invitee page. Kensing, 31, has a 5.79 ERA in 161 2/3 MLB innings. He made one appearance last year for the Rockies, but last saw the show in 2009. Pina 26, has had two brief cups of coffee with the Royals. At Triple-A last year for the Kansas City organization, he put up a .228/.274/.359 triple-slash in 325 plate appearances.
- Only one player remains in DFA limbo at the moment, per MLBTR's DFA Tracker: Carlos Peguero of the Mariners.
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Minor Moves: Wilson, Beimel, Parraz, Velazquez, Bell
We'll keep track of today's minor moves here.
- The Padres signed outfielder Mike Wilson to a minor-league deal, according to MLB.com's transactions page. The former Mariners prospect hit .239/.343/.452 for Triple-A Tacoma last year. He has 27 career big-league at bats.
- The Braves have signed lefty reliever Joe Beimel to a minor-league deal, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (on Twitter). Beimel missed 2012 due to injury. He pitched 25 1/3 innings for the Pirates in 2011, posting a 5.33 ERA with 6.04 K/9 and 3.20 BB/9.
- The Twins will sign outfielder Jordan Parraz and assign him to Double-A, MLBTR has learned. Parraz, 28, hit .141/.230/.321 in 78 at bats for the Braves' Triple-A affiliate this season.
- The Marlins have signed infielder Gil Velazquez, Juan C. Rodriguez of the Sun Sentinel reports (on Twitter). Velazquez, 33, has a career .245/.307/.327 line in the minors. He played in the Yankees' farm system earlier in 2013 before being released.
- The Yankees have signed third baseman Josh Bell to a minor-league deal, Chris Cotillo of CLNSRadio.com reports. Bell has hit .195/.223/.265 in 272 career big-league at bats. He received 55 at bats for the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte in 2013 before being released.
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Cafardo On Yankees, Sanchez, Lohse, Red Sox
In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe has some extremely kind words about MLBTR and founder Tim Dierkes. "Call it American ingenuity, or a great business model for start-ups, but it has been incredible to watch the growth of mlbtraderumors.com — to the point where it's now the go-to site for major league executives, reporters, and fans," Cafardo writes. Here's more from today's column..
- Backstops Francisco Cervelli, Chris Stewart, Bobby Wilson, and Austin Romine won't light up the scoreboard, but that's alright with Yankees GM Brian Cashman. "We're not looking for catching. We just know our offensive production at that position isn't going to be as good as in the past," Cashman said.
- Despite some interest in free agent second baseman Freddy Sanchez, teams have not been willing to commit to him. The former NL batting champion has had numerous injuries and surgeries in the past.
- One AL GM offered up his prediction on where Kyle Lohse will land. "[The Rangers] missed out on a couple of guys. While you don't want to overpay or give him an extended contract, they seem to be the most motivated to get a deal done with him."
- Some teams may not be anxious to add Red Sox reliver Alfredo Aceves to their club house, but one American League GM says that someone will pull the trigger. "He's a talented pitcher who can do a lot of things," said the GM. "The baggage is there, but some team will put up with the baggage. Who knows? If he gets to start somewhere, maybe all of the problems go away."
- Cafardo believes that Brian Wilson will be the Tigers' fallback option when he's ready to return after surgery. Until then, Bruce Rondon will have the opportunity to close in Detroit.
- Free agent left-hander Joe Beimel wants to make a return and has auditioned for some teams. The 35-year-old is coming back from Tommy John surgery last May.
- The stock of minor league catcher Christian Vazquez is rising so rapidly that Cafardo wonders if the Red Sox will pursue deals for Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Ryan Lavarnway. Vazquez will likely start the year at Double-A but could move up quickly.
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Rangers Release Beimel, Jackson, Stetter
The Rangers have released first baseman Conor Jackson and left-handers Joe Beimel and Mitch Stetter, reports Evan P. Grant of the Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). All three players were in the Texas camp on minor league contracts.
Jackson hit .244/.310/.341 in 390 plate appearances for the Athletics and Red Sox last year. Jackson's release increases Brad Hawpe's chance of making the Texas roster as both players were competing for the same bench role as a backup first baseman/outfielder. By cutting Jackson before March 30 (five days before Opening Day), the Rangers avoid paying the veteran a $100K bonus.
Beimel, who turns 35 in April, posted a 5.33 ERA in 25 1/3 innings for the Pirates last season before being released in August. Stetter, 31, has held left-handed hitters to a .645 OPS for his career and has spent his entire five-year career with the Brewers. Both pitchers stand a good chance of getting a look from another club in need of southpaw bullpen help.
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Rangers Sign Conor Jackson, Joe Beimel
The Rangers signed outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson and left-handed reliever Joe Beimel to minor league contracts, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan tweets. The deals include invitations to big league Spring Training.
Jackson posted a .244/.310/.341 line in 390 plate appearances with the Athletics and Red Sox in 2011. The 29-year-old SFX client played all four corner positions last year. Jackson, a right-handed hitter, owns a .283/.381/.436 career line against left-handed pitching, so he could spell left-handed hitters such as Mitch Moreland, Josh Hamilton and David Murphy if he makes the MLB roster.
Beimel, 34, posted a 5.33 ERA with 6.0 K/9, 3.2 BB/9 and a 41.2% ground ball rate in 25 1/3 innings in 2011. The Pirates signed the Joe Sroba client to a minor league deal last January and released him in August. The Rangers don't have much in the way of experienced left-handed relief after losing Darren Oliver and Mike Gonzalez via free agency.
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Pirates Release Joe Beimel
TODAY: The Pirates have released Beimel, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.
AUGUST 23rd: The Pirates announced they've designated lefty reliever Joe Beimel for assignment to open a spot on the active roster for Ross Ohlendorf.
Beimel, 34, has a 5.33 ERA, 6.0 K/9, 3.2 BB/9, 2.1 HR/9, and 41.2% groundball rate with 34 hits allowed in 25 1/3 innings this year after surrendering a longball to Ryan Braun last night. Several contenders, including the Yankees and Phillies, are known to be seeking a veteran lefty. Beimel has been decent against left-handed hitters this year, but he's only faced 46 of them.
The Pirates signed Beimel to a minor league deal in January; the southpaw has ties to Pittsburgh. His yearly salary while in the Majors is $1.75MM.
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