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Sunday, 14 November 2010
Adjectives and Adjectival Endings
20 comments:
- Maria said...
I recently compiled a list of the Top 50 podcasts for learning a foreign language, and I just
wanted to let you know that you made the list! It is published online at
Thanks so much, and if you think your audience would find useful
information in the list or on the site, please feel free to share the
link. The blog is just starting up, so we always appreciate a link
back as we're trying to increase readership.
Thanks again, and have a great day!
p.s. I've also included a small .jpg if you'd like to use it to note the award. Thanks again!
- 21 November 2010 at 03:28
Thanks for sharing this link - but unfortunately it seems to be not working? Does anybody here at germangrammarpod.blogspot.com have a mirror or another source?
- 6 December 2010 at 10:19
- Laura said...
Hi William,
If you mean my link to the podcast, it's working for me, so I'm not sure what I can do to help. My computer opened up Quicktime when I opened it, so I think you do need to have some sort of media player installed. You can also access the podcast by clicking the orange button on the top left labelled "Subscribe to my Feed" and subscribing via iTunes or some other feed aggregator.
- 6 December 2010 at 11:38
I don't know if it is possible but rules or guidelines on plurals of German nouns would be really good.
- 10 December 2010 at 21:50
- Mister John said...
I've just been listening to your podcast on Adjectival Endings.
May I make some observations?
Firstly, your delivery and presentation style is truly excellent. You should consider taking this kind of presentation up professionally!
Secondly, the scripting and structure is of a really high standard too. The personal observations and anecdotes make the material both interesting and memorable.
On the debit side, the podcast is too long, I think.
Your podcasts run well over the length of the average BBC Radio 4 documentary (which has the advantage of having a panoply of voices and aural textures to sustain interest).
If I may suggest, perhaps you might consider breaking these podcasts down into shorter units (containing step-by-step revision of preceding units and, naturally, those useful examples which you include)?
Shorter podcasts have the advantage of aiding navigation. As you know, repetition in language learning is important - and shorter units would facilitate repetition of the examples.
Your delivery/presentation style is as good as anything on Radio 4. You are WELL ahead of most of your peers in the language learning blog/podcast field. Please consider my
suggestion about length. It might be useful to reflect on BBC Radio 4 models in this respect.
Best wishes!
- 19 December 2010 at 12:10
- CM said...
Hi Laura,
I've been following your insightful and extremely helpful blog for a couple of years now and I just wanted to let you know that you've made my German learning just that much easier.
I really like the way you explain things and compare the grammar with English, as well as giving good examples.
I dip in and out of my German language learning studies, depending on how time poor I am, but along with other websites (namely DeutschWelle.de) your clear and concise blogs on the different grammar of German is always the first place I go back to for revision or fine tuning.
Unlike the previous post, I find the length of your blogs just perfect!
My particular point of interest for a future focus is how to use the words "doch, mal, schon, eben....I can't remember the proper name for them, but they soften or change the overall sentence nuance. They're hard to get right!
I look forward to more and once again, excellent work and many thanks Laura.
- 26 December 2010 at 07:52
- Sharon B said...
Just thought I'd point out that you've been accepting some spam comments at face value. The "this link isn't working, is there a mirror" and "do you have twitter or facebook" comments are generated by computers, not people. I'm not sure what they are actually trying to do when they don't give you anything with a link in it. Maybe testing an algorithm or looking for targets. Maybe trying to make it look like a previous spam comment is part of a legitimate conversation...
When you get comments that aren't actually and specifically useful or relevant to the post, you should think twice about posting them - especially if they seem to have irrelevant links in them (which may be in the code around something like a full-stop). They're usually using your blog to "Google scam" - by having links in a number of blogs they help webpages appear higher in the list on Google searches.
- 5 January 2011 at 05:13
- Unknown said...
Dear Laura,
Thank you for your great podcasts!
I'm a German (and French, and History) teacher in Lancashire and for our most linguistically ambitious pupils, these are just the ticket.
Since our access to downloading MP3s in school is restricted, I've been trying to download them from home. The vast majority have worked fine, but three podcasts are refusing to work with either iTunes or the direct links from your blog. These are Ralative Pronouns 2 & 3, and The Conditional 2.
Are you able to check these and perhaps to re-post?
With thanks,
Damien Morley,
Stonyhurst College
- 10 February 2011 at 08:04
- Laura said...
Hi Damien,
I've now re-done the links to those podcasts, so they should now work again - definitely through this blog and probably through iTunes as well (although it may take iTunes a while to catch up with the new links).
I'm really pleased a teacher is recommending German GrammarPod. Part of the reason I make the podcasts is because I wish I'd had something like this when I was at school.
- 14 February 2011 at 16:03
Hi Laura
your podcast is an absolute gem. It's such a shame that I didn't have this resource when I was learning German at high school. In my 3rd year of high school my teacher (hello Ms Stein) ditched the grammar book and said "forget kids this is too hard even for me". Needless to say I never really excelled because without the grammar I just applied English grammar rules and that only gets you so far.
When I was 30 I decided to have another crack at learning German and have been listening to your podcast for 3 years now and find it a valuable resource.
- 15 February 2011 at 23:57
- Laura said...
Adjectives in German need an ending on them when they appear in front of a noun. Which ending they take depends on which gender the noun is, which case it's in in your sentence and which determiner, if any, you've used in the noun phrase. This podcast tells you how to work out which ending you should be using (and what to do if working it out is too hard for you).
- 5 April 2011 at 16:14
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|St. Sophia Cathedral
(photo by Ivan Walsh)
Day 1: U.S.A. – Beijing
Today you will board a plane bound for China, where you will witness the vicissitudes of China's five thousand-year history. Your tour will begin in the dynamic city of Beijing, the capital of China.
Day 2: Transfer to Harbin after arrival in Beijing
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Day 3: Harbin
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Day 3 Attractions:
|Siberian Tigers, Harbin
(photo by Chen Wu)
- Siberian Tiger Park (东北虎林园, Dōngběi Hǔ Línyuán)
- St. Sophia Cathedral Square (圣索菲亚教堂广场, Shèng Suǒfēiyà Jiàotáng Guǎngchǎng)
- Stalin Park (斯大林公园, Sīdàlín Gōngyuán)
- Songhua River (松花江, Sōnghuā Jiāng)
- flood control monument (防洪胜利纪念塔, Fánghóng Shènglì Jìniàn Tǎ)
- Russian market (俄罗斯精品商城, Éluósī Jīngpǐn Shāngchéng or 俄罗斯工艺品店, Éluósī Gōngyì Pǐndiàn)
- Special Arrangements: Harbin-style lamb hot pot
Day 4: Harbin – Changchun
After breakfast, you will take a trip of roughly 4 hours and 300 kilometers to Changchun, the "Garden City of the North," known for its forests, culture, automobiles, movies, and orchids. After your arrival, you will tour the Puppet Emperor's Palace, which was used by China's last emperor, Puyi, when Japan installed him as figurehead ruler of the puppet state of Manchukuo and made Changchun its capital; you will also see the Eight Ministries of Manchukuo. Then you will visit what some consider the most beautiful place in Changchun: Xinmin Street, a boulevard lined with buildings from the Manchukuo era that features a public square on one end and a lake on the other.
Changchun Accommodations: HNA Hotel Noble Changchun 名门海航酒店 (5-Star) or equivalent
Day 4 Attractions:
|Changchun, the Garden City
(photo by Derek)
- Puppet Emperor's Palace (伪满洲国皇宫, Wěi Mǎnzhōuguó Huánggōng)
- Eight Ministries of Manchukuo (伪八大部, Wěi Bā Dàbù)
- Xinmin Street (新民大街, Xīnmín Dàjiē)
Day 5: Changchun – Jilin
After breakfast, you will proceed to the city of Jilin. Your first stop will be North Hill Park, famous for its Buddhist temples and mountain scenery. Afterward, you will visit the Jilin Meteorite Museum before heading to Century Square, a scenic park that reflects the special character of Jilin. The square is composed of the Jilin City Museum, the south bank of the Songhua River, and a choreographed musical fountain.
Jilin Accommodations: HNA Hotel Empire Garden 皇家花园海航酒店 (5-Star) or equivalent
Day 5 Attractions:
|"Laobian" dumplings
(photo by Prince Roy)
- North Hill Park (北山公园, Běishān Gōngyuán)
- Jilin Meteorite Museum (吉林陨石博物馆, Jílín Yǔnshí Bówùguǎn)
- Century Square (世纪广场, Shìjì Guǎngchǎng)
Day 6: Jilin – Shenyang
The next stop on your tour is Shenyang, the largest city in northeastern China. There you will visit the Former Imperial Palace of Shenyang, a complex of palace buildings dating back to the Qing Dynasty that is second only to Beijing's Forbidden City in historical importance and aesthetic value. Afterward, you will tour the Former Residence of General Zhang Xueliang, a mansion built by a warlord who was briefly named president of China after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. For dinner you will enjoy "laobian" dumplings.
Shenyang Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel Shenyang 喜来登大酒店 (5-Star) or equivalent
Day 6 Attractions:
|Residence of General Zhang
(photo by Richard Summers)
- Former Imperial Palace of Shenyang or Mukden Palace (沈阳故宫, Shěnyáng Gùgōng)
- Former Residence of General Zhang Xueliang (张学良将军的少帅府, Zhāng Xuéliáng Jiāngjūn de Shàoshuài Fǔ)
- Special Arrangements: authentic local "laobian" dumplings (老边饺子, lǎobiān jiǎozi)
Day 7: Shenyang – Dalian
Today you will proceed to Dalian, known as a "garden city" and "capital of romance" for its beauty and extensive greenery. First you will head to picturesque Tiger Beach, surrounded by mountains on three sides and the ocean on the other, with a huge rock formation that looks like a crouching tiger lying in the water. After dinner you will enjoy the city's stirring night scenery at Xinghai ("Stars and Sea") Park, a seaside park that according to legend was where a large meteorite once fell, and then visit the Qingniwa Bridge shopping center and the People's Square.
Dalian Accommodations: Hotel Nikko Dalian 日航饭店 (5-Star) or equivalent
Day 7 Attractions:
|Xinghai Square, Dalian
(photo by Mike Saechang)
- Tiger Beach (老虎滩群雕, Lǎohǔ Tān Qúndiāo)
- Xinghai Park (星海公园, Xīnghǎi Gōngyuán)
- Qingniwa Bridge shopping center (清泥洼桥购物广场, Qīngníwā Gòuwù Guǎngchǎng)
- People's Square (人民广场, Rénmín Guǎngchǎng)
Day 8: Dalian – Lüshun – Dalian
Today you will head to Lüshun, located at the southernmost tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, a site that once had great strategic importance. There you will visit a few of Lüshun's places of scenic and historical interest such as its military port, the Russo-Japanese Prison, and former artillery site Height 203; the entire area is like a museum of modern history. Before returning to Dalian, you will also visit North Bridge and the scenic Binhai Road. For dinner, you will enjoy a meal of local seafood.
Day 8 Attractions:
|Lüshun scenery
(photo by Jerry Luo)
- Lüshun's military port (旅顺军港, Lǚshùn Jūngǎng)
- Russo-Japanese Prison (日俄监狱, Rì È Jiānyù)
- Height 203 (203 高地, Èr Líng Sān Gāodì)
- North Bridge (北大桥, Běi Dàqiáo)
- Binhai Road (滨海路, Bīnhǎi Lù)
- Special Arrangements: Dalian-style seafood
Day 9: Dalian – Yantai
Today you will take a ferry to the city of Yantai. First, you will visit Yantai Hill, where beacon-fires were formerly lit to warn fishing fleets of approaching pirates. Next you will tour the Changyu Wine Culture Museum, located on the site of the Changyu Wine Company, which dates back to 1892. Afterward, you will stop at Yuhuangding Park.
Yantai Accommodations: Jinghai Hotel 静海大酒店 (4-Star) or equivalent
Day 9 Attractions:
|Zhan Bridge, Qingdao
(photo by Taylor and Ayumi)
- Yantai Hill (烟台山, Yāntái Shān)
- Changyu Wine Culture Museum (张裕酒文化博物馆, Zhāng Yù Jiǔ Wénhuà Bówùguǎn)
- Yuhuangding Park (毓璜顶公园, Yùhuángdǐng Gōngyuán)
Day 10: Yantai – Qingdao
Today you will travel to Qingdao, a city often compared to Switzerland. First, you will stop at Zhan Bridge, a famous symbol of Qingdao. Strolling along the seashore at Zhan Bridge, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the crescent-shaped city. The best place to visit in Qingdao is the Eight Passes Villas Scenic Area, with its streets crisscrossing like a giant chessboard and its quiet atmosphere. In addition, it features numerous turn-of-the-century European villas, giving the area pleasant elegance and tranquility. To walk amongst its clusters of pine trees in the early morning is even more deeply satisfying!
Qingdao Accommodations: Hai Tian Hotel 海天大酒店 (5-Star) or equivalent
Day 10 Attractions:
|Tsingtao Brewery, Qingdao
(photo by Daniel Ng)
- Zhan Bridge (栈桥, Zhànqiáo)
- Eight Passes Villas Scenic Area (八大关风景区, Bā Dàguān Fēngjǐng Qū)
Day 11: Qingdao – Lao Mountain – Qingdao
After breakfast, you will travel to "the Alps of the Far East," Lao Mountain, which with its magnificent mountain views has been a popular site throughout history for the construction of Taoist temples. You will see famous local sights such as Frog Rock, Old Man of Stone, and Great Purity Palace, where famous Taoist priests such as Qiu Chuji, Liu Zhijian, and Zhang Sanfeng practiced Taoist arts. Afterward, you will return to Qingdao to visit Donghai Sculpture Park, which features an indoor sculpture museum and an outdoor sculpture garden, and May Fourth Square, with its large lawn area and choreographed musical fountain. We've also made special arrangements for you to tour the Olympic Sailing Center, followed by a visit to Little Fish Hill Park, whose distinctive buildings all have an ocean or fish motif. Finally, you will tour the Tsingtao (Qingdao) Brewery, which has long carried on the art of brewing German beer and is now internationally famous. Here you can enjoy drinking your fill of China's number one beer.
Day 11 Attractions:
|Lao Mountain Scenery
(photo by Takwing Kwong)
- Lao Mountain (崂山, Láoshān)
- Frog Rock (青蛙石, Qīngwā Shí)
- Old Man of Stone (石老人, Shí Lǎorén)
- Great Purity Palace (太清宫, Tàiqīng Gōng)
- Donghai Sculpture Park (东海雕塑园, Dōnghǎi Diāosùyuán)
- May Fourth Square (五四广场, Wǔ Sì Guǎngchǎng)
- Olympic Sailing Center (奥运帆船赛基地, Àoyùn Fánchuán Sài Jīdì)
- Little Fish Hill Park (小鱼山公园, Xiǎoyú Shān Gōngyuán)
- Tsingtao Brewery (青岛啤酒厂, Qīngdǎo Píjiǔchǎng)
- Special Arrangements: fresh Tsingtao beer
Day 12: Qingdao – Weifang – Ji'nan
Today you will take a deluxe tour bus to Ji'nan, the capital of Shandong Province. On the way, you will stop in Weifang, known as the "kite capital," to tour Yangjiafu Park, which features exhibits of various traditional handicrafts that the area is famous for. The city of Ji'nan contains more than 100 natural springs spread throughout the city in clusters, the most famous of which are Baotu Springs, Black Tiger Springs, Five-Dragon Springs, and Pearl Spring. You will visit Daming Lake, formed by the convergence of three springs, which boasts crystal-clear water and fish swimming to and fro. The lake is surrounded by a ring of more than 800 willow trees and more than 40 lotus flowers, and a number of the city's most famous sights can be seen here.
Ji'nan Accommodations: The Grand Tower Hotel 山东明珠怡和国际酒店 (5-Star) or equivalent
Day 12 Attractions:
|Daming Lake, Ji'nan
(photo by Bruce McAdam)
- Yangjiafu Park (杨家埠风情园, Yángjiāfù Fēngqíngyuán)
- Daming Lake (大明湖, Dàmíng Hú)
Day 13: Ji'nan – Mount Tai
After breakfast, you will head to Mount Tai (Taishan), known as "the chief of China's five great mountains." From Midway Gate to Heaven, you will ride in a gondola up the mountain to South Gate to Heaven, where the vast view of the plains of northern China spread out below gave rise to the expression "For he who climbs Mount Tai, the world is small." From there you will proceed to Heaven Street, a shop-lined street located at the summit of the mountain that is considered one of the "ten most unique markets in China." Whether you're looking to buy something or just looking, a visit to Heaven Street will leave you satisfied. Next, you will tour Jade Emperor Temple, on Jade Emperor Summit, before taking the gondola back down the mountain.
Taishan Accommodations: Ramada Plaza Taian 东尊华美达大酒店 (5-Star) or equivalent
Day 13 Attractions:
|Mount Tai scenery
(photo by Dr. Mark Tu)
- Midway Gate to Heaven (中天门 , Zhōngtiānmén)
- South Gate to Heaven (南天门, Nántiānmén)
- Heaven Street (天街, Tiān Jiē)
- Jade Emperor Summit (玉皇顶, Yùhuáng Dǐng)
- Jade Emperor Temple (玉皇庙, Yùhuáng Miào)
- Special Arrangements: gondola (cable car) ride up and down the mountain
Day 14: Mount Tai – Qufu – Ji'nan
Today you will go to southwestern Shandong Province to visit Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius ("Kongzi" or "Kongfuzi") and an ancient city famous for its culture significance. You will proceed to the center of the city to tour the Temple of Confucius, the largest and oldest Confucian temple in China. For lunch you will have the chance to dig into a "Kong Family Mansion Banquet," after which you will visit the Cemetery of Confucius, a forested area where the descendants of Confucius have been buried for more than 2,400 years. Finally, you will tour the Kong Family Mansion, formerly the residence of direct descendants of Confucius. After your trip to Qufu, you will return to Ji'nan to visit the gardens, fountains, and shops of Spring City Square, where you will have some leisure time to stroll around and do some shopping.
Ji'nan Accommodations: The Grand Tower Hotel 山东明珠怡和国际酒店 (5-Star)
Day 14 Attractions:
|Confucius display, Qufu
(photo by Dr. Mark Tu)
- Qufu (曲阜, Qūfù)
- Temple of Confucius (孔庙, Kǒng Miào)
- Cemetery of Confucius (孔林, Kǒng Lín)
- Kong Family Mansion (孔府, Kǒng Fǔ)
- Spring City Square (泉城广场, Quánchéng Guǎngchǎng)
- Special Arrangements: Confucian banquet
Day 15: Ji'nan / Departure from China via Beijing or Shanghai
Today you will take a flight to Beijing or Shanghai, where you will catch a connecting flight back to the U.S.A. and home, sweet home. You can also continue your vacation in China, if you so choose; please let us know if you'd like to make additional travel arrangements.
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Nathaniel Reed is an ALT in Niigata prefecture. After teaching English in Wales, Morocco and Indonesia he came to Japan in 2010. After managing an Eikaiwa and working at the tertiary level in Japan, he completed an MA in applied linguistics focusing on public school language education practices. His research interests include language education in Japan, language policy and sociolinguistics. He has presented the ALT Training Online initiative at two JALT conferences and published on it too.
Miyazato, K. (2012). Students' views on JTEs and AETs. In A. Stewart & N. Sonda (Eds.), JALT2011 Conference Proceedings. Tokyo: JALT
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The Caterham F1 team has confirmed that Tony Fernandes and his partners have sold the team to a consortium of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors advised by former F1 Team Principal Colin Kolles.
Former Dutch F1 driver, Christijan Albers, will take over the team. Albers will be assisted by Manfredi Ravetto and they will report directly to the board. Kamui Kobayashi and Marcus Ericsson will continue to drive for the team.
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Even though time may pass here slowly, it sure seems to be flying by. Presidents day is almost upon us! Speaking of Presidents day, we won't know who the new President of Costa Rica will be until April when they have the run off between to two leading candidates. Election day was held on Super Bowl Sunday (like always) so it led to a smaller turn out. We won't even talk about the Super Bowl………..Before you know it, it will be St Pats day.
We are like California, caught in a drought of great proportion. We have not had any significant rain since last July and the trees are beginning to resemble Viet Nam after a fresh spraying of Agent Orange. It is forecasted to last thru the end of March. I hope not! The Bananas that grow here require a lot of water to produce and right now a lot of the crops have smaller yields.
Some exciting news here is Luis Angle, a singer-song writer, has moved back to the area from San Jose. We had the privilege to go see and hear him play last week at Stash's con Fusion restaurant. What a great voice and great songs, highly recommended if he plays there again! I had to learn a lot of his songs in Spanish class so I was able to sing along!!!
The other thing of note was the "Party Barge"! It fell victim to the sea one night when the waves got really big and smashed it all to hell!
Back to the old drawing board.
This is something else we normally don't get to see very often, the Moon! Since the nights have been cloudless the moon has been visible and the have been really cool, getting down to a bone chilling 70 degrees!
We had just a little over 6 inches of rain in January, normally we get 15 inches. Since we only had a couple of days with an inch or more it really didn't make a difference to the overall ground saturation especially with the big cracks in the ground starting to emerge again. We need a really big rain soon!
And so it goes in the land of Pura Vida. I did see something the other day that made me laugh, "Costa Rica the land of Pura Vida where we make easy hard!"
Entonces, Pura Vida!!!!


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His eyes told her what his tongue could not.
Nineteen-year-old Onaiza Shahid is a loner and a dreamer, bookish and socially isolated. A chance ramble into chatting software changes everything. The words of a stranger compel her. Addicted and falling fast, their secret love changes her life. But will the idealistic teenager get her happily ever after?
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Impassioned: How different a feeling it is to stay on the main stream and then say it here.
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Impassioned: Asher!
Oh!! He was finally telling me his name. Wow! Just wow!
ME: Nice to meet your, Asher 🙂
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This blog is dedicated with love to my missing daughter, Michaela Joy Garecht. Michaela was kidnapped on November 19, 1988, at the age of nine, and she is still missing. I will never stop looking for her. I will never stop loving her.
Friday, August 28, 2009
The worst part ...
I fumbled over a few words also, about whether she was suffering, not knowing whether she was suffering, trying to answer his question, what is the worst part?
For all of the last twenty years, she has been my focus. My own feelings have taken a back seat to what she had to go through. She was the victim, after all. She was the one who experienced untold terror and suffered whatever unknown fate. Those of you who are parents know that it is far more difficult to see our children hurting than to be hurt ourselves. I had a hard time giving place to my own grief and sorrow over MY loss from the overwhelming grief and sorrow (and anger and frustration and helplessness) I felt over my daughter's suffering.
But tonight, I have to tell you, I am feeling my loss, and the worst part is just plain and simply that I miss her, that I long for her, that I want to hold her in my arms, that I want to cry with her, that I want to try to fill her heart with all the love I haven't been able to give her for the last twenty years. That Jaycee came home alive is a joyful occasion. I am so happy for her, and I am so happy for her family. But if I am to be totally honest, I feel as though there was a deck of cards laid out, each one with a missing child on it, and Jaycee's card was chosen. And I just scream in my heart, "Why couldn't it have been Michaela???"
I sat on the porch swing in my back yard tonight, looking at the moon rising in the still-daylit sky, and I softly sang "Somewhere Out There." It was popular at the time Michaela was kidnapped, that song. She knew it. She sang it. After she was kidnapped, it took on a whole new meaning, as it has for so many parents of missing children.
Tonight, my hope is renewed -- and sometimes having hope is the hardest part. The waiting, the getting up in the morning and wondering if today will be the day that I get that magic phone call, if it is the day that I will be reunited with my daughter. Ilene Misheloff's parents have always said that every day they get up and put their feet on the floor and say, "Today is the day Ilene is coming home." And I always wondered, did they really do that? Because I'm telling you, living in a state of hope that is never fulfilled is VERY, VERY HARD.
It's all hard, every bit of it.
God, it's been long enough! Please end this. Pick Michaela's card, please. Please, let her come home.
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- AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:22 PM
I just wanted to say that your heart and your faith minister to me. You touched me and inspired me so much that I sent the link to the Missing Michaela page to half the people in my church.ReplyDelete
Lately I have been praying for so many missing girls. I was praying for Jaycee the week before she was found, and I felt like with that answer, faith has sprung up inside of me, as if God shouted to keep praying for more.
Through Jaycee's story, I found Michaela's story and it has moved me. The poem totally blew me away. God was warning her and preparing her. God is with her, whether on earth or in Heaven. He is with her.
He is with you. (hug)
- AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:42 PM
I just wanted to say hello & offer my prayers for the safe return of Michaela.ReplyDelete
I have linked up to your blog, I hope I can help
spread your message further.
I wish you all the very best in the search for your daughter xx
- AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 5:31 AM
I was searching my heart, trying to find a shure answer to write. I closed my heart and thought............ is she alive, is she not? hoping one of them will stick and I can give you a valid answer. NONE STUCK, so she might still be alive,I sincerely pray she still is. I admire you, your hopes and faith in God, there's one sure thing, God CAN NEVER dissapoint. You will find your daughter,I pretty much assured, and I will rejoice with you. I keep hoping with you. So much love.ReplyDelete


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It all started with a thought: "This weekend I have to catch up with a lot of stuff. including myself."
Catching up with oneself never happens over a couple of days. It involves a whole lotta jumps, dives, surfs and elephants...or maybe thats just for me.
Some ice creams and many drawings later:
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We keep catching up with things, or things try to catch up with us.
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Intriguing story last night in the Miami Herald about the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission subpoenaing records from Miami-Dade County and Miami over the deal to build a new ballpark for the Marlins.
It's a complicated issue, and the question I had was whether this will hinder the Marlins from their pursuit of free agents.
The reply I got from the team?
"It will have no affect whatsoever on our roster plans," Marlins vie president PJ Loyello said in a text message this morning.
The Marlins' contingent will arrive in Dallas on Monday afternoon for baseball's winter meetings, where they will continue their pursuit of free agents such as Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and CJ Wilson.
The Marlins already have an agreement with closer Heath Bell, whose deal is worth $38.5 million to $40 million, according to reports.
The team's payroll — it was $57 million in 2011 — will jump to at least $80 million in 2012, an increase made possible by the new ballpark and the revenues the team will get from it.
The federal probe could take at least a year to sort out. According to the Herald, the SEC on Thursday "gave the city and county until Jan. 6 to deliver everything from minutes of meetings between government leaders and Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, to records of Marlins finances dating back to 2007."
Who knows how this will play out, but the bottom line is that no matter what the Marlins do, it seems like it's never simple and easy.
Also this morning, the team released this statement:
"We are aware of the investigation that the SEC is conducting on the issuance of the County's and City's stadium and parking bonds. Of course we will fully cooperate with the SEC's investigation as needed and assist in whatever way possible. Because this is an on-going matter, it is not appropriate to comment further."


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I am planning on purchasing and then housing a portable generator in a suncast utility shed I purchased. I need to assure both are level. I plan on placing the shed, housing the generator, on a concrete pad I'll have to build. This project is to be a DIY. I plan on using Quikcrete Crack Resistant Concrete mix and a mold to create it. My concern, before I even begin, is how to provide some kind of drainage for this small slab and maintain a level surface at the same time. I don't know how necessary drainage will be for an approx. 4' x 6' slab sitting in a backyard; but, I would like to avoid mould growth and also keep the generator area relatively dry. Any thoughts or sugestions?
A perfectly flat slab won't hold water, it just won't shed it as quickly as a sloped slab. For the size you're talking about, don't worry about it, just set your forms level. When you screed it off, DO NOT over-screed it, the more times you drag a screed across it, the more concrete you'll remove, and the more likely you'll create a divot that will hold water. Also, make sure you crown your screed (bow up ).
You should also keep the top of the slab higher than the surrounding dirt, the amount will be dependent upon the slope of the surrounding grade and other landscape details.
Since you're going to put a shed over the slab, you have to worry even less about water issues/drainage, if you're really concerned, you can size the slab to the shed and use Z-flashing around the perimeter to prevent water intrusion, but again, for a generator, not an issue. Also, make sure this shed is well ventilated and that the generator is exhausted outside of the shed, both of these things will prevent toxic gas build-up within the shed, whether the generator is running or not.
If you have never worked with concrete, read/watch demonstrations on youtube first, before you start.
For a small slab, there is no need for drainage. You just lay a 6mm plastic sheet before you pour, then bring the plastic up and secure it on the walls, under the exterior of the shed. The shed interior will stay dry like this. Just make sure the finish grade of your slab is 4" or 6" higher than the ground.
Watching some good YouTube videos is a good idea. Watch the ones from the QuickCrete company.
You can make the exact footprint of the generator the high spot and the rest of the slab sloped at 1/4" per foot or more, OR you can make little legs for the generator OR just make it flat and don't worry too much about it.
You've got some good advice already to watch videos from DIY projects using Quikcrete. Try to watch actual DIY videos if possible, even if it is the product being used by a paving contractor. At least you will know exactly what you are getting into, and you don't have to wonder if it is just a promotional video from the Quikcrete company.
Here is a video selection just from doing a quick search on youtube. Watch the one's that best match your project.
DIY slab with Quikcrete
Good luck!
Concrete is never perfectly flat, so if puddling might be an issue I'd add some slope- it won't hurt the generator to sit on a 1/16 or 18/ inch per foot slope. The warning to place engines on a level surface is to discourage the less-intelligent from trying to run them on a hillside where the slope is too large. If the slope still bugs you, use disposable bondo paddles to shim the machine to perfectly level. Only on a house slab or foundation do I aim for perfectly level because dampness is going to be a bigger enemy that levelness in most cases. In your case I'd slope towards the door from all directions, just keep it slight.


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With rivers, mountains quaint towns, and cafes, Europe is one of the most popular holiday destinations. Be it lovebirds going for a honeymoon or students going on a grad trip, Europe has always been on the radar. However, besides amazing views and experiences, Europe is also known for… pickpockets.
Falling victim to pickpockets on a holiday, especially when you're travelling around a beautiful part of the world, can be a horrible experience. Before we dive into the best ways you can avoid becoming a victim of pickpockets, it's probably wise to take note of where pickpocket hotspots are:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Rome, Italy
- Paris, France
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Florence, Italy
- London, England
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Madrid, Spain
- Athens, Greece
From this list of cities, you can tell those pickpocket hotspots are usually in areas where tourists abound. That being said, this doesn't mean that you're safe from pickpockets in small towns. It's always good to be extra careful with your belongings so you don't have to spend half of your holiday worrying over your stolen cards and cash!
Pre-holiday tip: Get the cheapest travel insurance here with instant claims at Changi Airport to get covered (included: loss of luggage and personal effects, personal money, personal documents and emergency phone charges).
Don't stereotype how pickpockets look like
When we talk about the pickpockets, the first image that comes to mind is probably a sketchy man in his mid-40s. And because of that, fall prey to pickpockets who look nothing like how we'd imagine pickpockets to look like.
The truth is, pickpockets can be anyone. In fact, a good portion of pickpockets are actually youths or kids aged between 10 – 16 years old. When we see adolescents of that age, we easily let our guard down, only to have our wallets swiped from us unknowingly.
Know who their targets are
One of the best ways to be alert is to know how pickpockets choose their targets. A common group of tourists they like to target are Chinese or people of Asian heritage. Many Chinese from mainland China don't have access to credit and debit cards, therefore, carry lots of cash with them. Even if you're not one of these Chinese, it's still important to realise that your Asian heritage might make you pickpockets' top choice to target so be vigilant!
Be extra careful on public transport
On packed train stations, it's difficult to tell when someone reaches in your coat pocket for your wallet or phone. This makes public transports one of the most common places for pickpockets to make their move.
In order to prevent your valuables from being stolen, you'll need to be extra cautious. Make sure to hold on to your wallet and phone in your trouser pockets so you know they're always with you. Additionally, it's also a good idea to keep your backpack or sling bag in front of you so it won't be slashed without your knowledge.
Stay extra alert (& avoid getting distracted)
Pickpockets often work in groups and they can easily target tourists through distraction. You might bump into someone trying to sell you a few things on the streets, or a representative of a charity holding a clipboard. While they're trying to get your attention, you might let your guard down and unknowingly create an opportunity for your belongings to be stolen.
Never leave your smartphones on the table
You might look away for a few seconds and turn around to find your smartphone gone. Pickpockets are opportunists and can move really quickly. To keep your phones and wallets safe with you, make sure to never leave them lying around, even on the table you're dining at.
Get yourself an anti-theft bag
These bags come with locks, hidden zippers and durable slash-proof material. There is a wide range of anti-theft bags to choose from, such as LocTote, PacSafe, Bobby, and Click Pack. These anti-theft bags can be a little costly, however, they're definitely worth it especially when you're going abroad. Knowing your belongings are safely kept in your bag will give you that peace of mind to enjoy your holiday to the fullest.
Keep your valuables in separate places
As they say, don't put all your eggs in a basket. It's good to separate your cash into a few wallets and keep them in different compartments. If having an anti-theft bag and being extra cautious isn't enough, at least you know you still have some cash that's still safe with you. That being said, it's also important to keep track where you keep your different wallets – you don't want to be fumbling around and give yourself a scare unnecessarily.
Worrying about attracting pickpockets during your trip can be a total buzzkill. However, if you're prepared beforehand, you'll be able to go on your holiday with a peace of mind. Being extra cautious and getting an anti-theft bag might require some effort but it will definitely be worth it! After all, you don't want to spend a portion of your holiday cancelling cards and making trips to the police station, do you?
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Welcome to Kevin & Meredith's
Destination Wedding Page
May 24, 2014
At Sandals Whitehouse
"The Jewel on Jamaica's South Coast"
- Discover old Jamaica on the lush & untouched South Coast, the newest destination area within a500-acre wilderness preserve in Jamaica
- A European- style Beach Resort and Spa, featuring three (3) authentic architecturally designedvillages: Italian, Dutch and French.
- Named one of the Top Resorts in Condé Nast Traveler's 'Gold List' Readers Choice Survey 2012
- Each room and suite overlooks the two(2) mile beach.
- Thirty-two (32) one-bedroom Butler-serviced suites featuring full room service.
- Retail Village with Duty Free jewellery store, Trading Post, Resort Shop, Island Routes Tour Desk &Digital Photo Shop.
- Free WiFi for all guests occupying ClubSandals or higher categories of accommodation.
Sandals Whitehouse is nestled in the south-west coast of Jamaica and is only approximately 90km and 75 minutes from the Sangster International Airport and 60 minutes from Negril, one of the world's most popular vacation destinations.
In a class by itself, Sandals Whitehouse provides a noble escape in a European-style village setting. This resort is truly "the jewel on the south coast" and an ideal location for both adventure travelers and those who just want to relax.
Number of Hotel Rooms and Suites: 360
Number of Categories 11
Resort Size: 50 acres
All rooms & suites include: Air conditioning, king size bed, amenity kit, hair dryer, telephone, safe, IPod docking station, iron & ironing board, satellite TV, coffee & tea maker. All rooms have tiled floors and mahogany furniture.
Rooms include rails in the bathroom (in the tub and surrounding the toilet). Bathroom entrance is wide enough for wheelchair access. Available on request: shower bench & extended shower head.
The Club Sandals Lounge is accessible 24 hours with Club Sandals Concierge available between the hours of 8am-10pm to assist with reservations for spas, excursions, restaurants and just about anything.
Preferred Club Sandals Lounge Check-in with chilled towel and champagne.
Weekly hosted activities like a Cocktail party, a Martini evening, Wine tasting, Snorkeling and exclusive Island Routes Tours.
In Room/Suite and Lounge bars with scotch, vodka, rum, whiskey, wine, beer, juices, sodas and water.
Relax with a kindle in the Club Sandals Lounge, while enjoying mouthwatering culinary treats, an assortment of teas and world renowned Blue Mountain Coffee.
Complimentary Wi-Fi suitable for emailing and browsing.
Room service available from 7:30am to 10:00pm daily.
Your wish is our command. With the uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards by the elite Guild of Professional English Butlers, you will be pampered throughout your stay in extraordinary ways. From unpacking and packing your luggage… attending to your wardrobe…. serving a glorious repast on your terrace….. just to name a few…. a Sandals Suite,
complete with your own personal butler, is the ultimate indulgence.
Dining At Sandals Whitehouse
With seven extraordinary restaurants offering tantalizing temptations, deciding on dinner just might be the most difficult part of your day. Impeccable service, mouthwatering international cuisine, and a romantic atmosphere make every dining experience feel like a vacation. With chefs known for their authenticity and dedication to detail, you'll enjoy the same extraordinary culinary experience you'd expect in the most acclaimed restaurants around the world. And accompanied by the renowned Beringer Wines, every meal becomes a celebration of your love at Sandals Whitehouse.
Water Activities
2 Swim-up Pool Bars
Glass Bottom Boat
4 Pools, 4 Whirlpools
Beach Volleyball
Land Activities
Table tennis
Day/Night Tennis
3 Level Amphitheater
Board games
Fitness Center
Beach Volleyball
Unlimited Scuba Diving
Unlimited day dives are one of the Luxury All-Inclusive activities for PADI® qualified divers (night dives available at extra cost). Beginners can learn how to scuba dive by signing up for the Resort Course ($90). There are daily dive excursions for both beginners and qualified divers.
The dive boat is a fully furnished 46ft Newton® – one of the best in the business.
Hello my name is Wendi Montoya. I am so excited to be working with Kevin & Meredith on their wonderful Destination Wedding. I have been working with Destination Wedding couples for over 9 years.
The couple has chosen the beautiful Sandals Whitehouse Resort. Please find resort information on this page. In the coming week there will be a link listed below if you are interested in booking your own room and still get benefits of booking within this group. I look forward to helping all of the guests find the room categories and dates that best fit their travel needs.
There is a deposit of $150 – $200pp (in most cases depending on flight carrier).
This deposit will cover the air tickets, all inclusive resort and the round trip airport transfers.
You will have everything taken care of in one deposited reservation making traveling easy!
The deposits will be due normally 24 hours after setting up the reservation.
If you have airline miles, use them!
Call and I will take care of the resort reservation.
I will need your flight arrival and departure information to ensure your Airport Transfers are setup and waiting for you when you arrive Montego Bay.
Making a reservation
Please send your dates of travel along with your passport names and birthdays. I will send you a confirmation, please make sure all details are correct.
Making the deposit
You will need to fill out a Credit Card Authorization form. Please fax it back and we can proceed with your reservation.
The final payment
The final payment will be due 45 days prior to departure. This would be around April 7, 2014.
Payment Plans
I am happy to work with anyone needing a monthly payment plan. Please call me and let me know how best to assist you with this plan.
|Room Category
|3 Night Total Double occupancy
|4 Night TotalDouble occupancy
|BeachFront Lux
|BeachFront WalkOut
|BeachFront PenthouseClub Level Suite


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Passion & Vision • Music & Performance
"Get in sync using the art of musicality!"
Boom Boom Drums Singapore Teambuilding let's you have and experience creative communication through the use of drums, percussion and movement to create rhythm together. As confidence and ability grows, teams can then merge together in preparation for the stunning, thundering, uplifting crescendo of a pulsating orchestrated performance. Teams will learn the art of keeping time, reading signals for 'breaks', and above all, that there is no room for the individual ego to dominate.
12 – 499 Participants • Full Day (> 4 hours) Program • Indoors & Outdoors
FUN Highlights:
- Getting to know your colleagues better in a relaxed and positive environment
- A means of expression for when no words will do
- Stress release
LEARNING Highlights:
- Unity through participation in a powerful shared experience
- Communicating and connecting
- Realization that each individual beat can contribute to a harmonious whole
- A shared realization that there is room for individual expression in a group structure


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Improving HR Productivity using Video Conferencing
In a recent survey, 98% of Human Resources executives surveyed said that video conferencing helps companies defy distance and break down cultural barriers to improve their productivity. In recognition of those benefits, HR professionals expect video conferencing to be their preferred communications tool in 2016.
In every business there is a need for a steady stream of management talent, and key skills that are capable of delivering strong growth for the organisation. Video, visual communications, voice and content collaboration tools are being used to tap into broader talent pools spanning geographic boundaries.
It's also recognised that video collaboration has a positive impact on employee engagement and retention along with many other benefits of video conferencing. The technology helps to retain knowledge by making training easy to access. And video conferencing has been shown to increase productivity and reduce costs in many areas of the HR executive's world.
Highlights from the survey
- There is a shift in the way the HR function is communicating and shaping business culture
- The move toward video provides advantages for talent acquisition and management, training, productivity and flexible work enablement
- The benefits include reduced travel costs and time, lower recruitment costs, better management of remote workers, lower training costs
New analysis of a recent global survey conducted by Redshift Research on behalf of Polycom, Inc. found that HR executives who use video at work today say they foresee preferring video collaboration over email as their top method of business communication within three years.
In fact, 56% indicated video would be their most preferred method of business communication, surpassing email (49%) and voice conference calls (32%).
Videocall is helping organisations both large and small exploit advancements in video conferencing technology and telecommunications allowing them to communicate face-to-face anytime, anywhere on any device.
If you need more help to explore the benefits of video communications for HR teams and for employees, please contact Videocall on +44(0)1276 706 709 or go to www.videocall.co.uk


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Once the families were identified using the chemical DNA, their evolution was studied with the help of their ages and kinematical properties obtained from the space mission Hipparcos, the spacecraft orbiting Earth that was launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), which is now almost halfway through a 5-year project to map the sky.
They can tell which stars are related based on their chemical makeup, almost like their stellar DNA. If they were born in the same gas cloud then their makeup will be similar. In evolution, organisms are linked together by a pattern of descent with modification as they evolve. Stars are very different from living organisms, but they still have a history of shared descent as they are formed from gas clouds, and carry that history in their chemical structure. By applying the same phylogenetic methods that biologists use to trace descent in plants and animals it is possible to explore the 'evolution' of stars in the Galaxy. The differences between stars and animals is immense, but they share the property of changing over time, and so both can be analysed by building trees of their history.
The team found that the stars they looked at could be plotted on three branches of the tree, with a few miscellaneous ones that didn't fit with the others. This study found 8 of stars they looked at were the Sun's siblings.
'Cosmic phylogeny: reconstructing the chemical history of the solar neighbourhood with an evolutionary tree' by Paula Jofré and others is published by Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Source references for this article: http://www.seeker.com/astronomers-made-a-family-tree-for-the-stars-in-our-galaxy-2304675063.html
Read More:
University of Cambridge: Mapping the family tree of stars
New Scientist: Family tree of stars helps reconstruct Milky Way's formation
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Cosmic phylogeny: reconstructing the chemical history of the solar neighbourhood with an evolutionary tree
Credit for Image at Top of Page:
Treegraphic provided by courtesy of University of Cambridge


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Cohabitation Agreements Solicitors
At Lupton Fawcett, we understand the difficulties you can face when it comes to property, finances and children if you are cohabitating with a partner, as the law handles these rights differently to married couples. We can provide pragmatic legal advice should you be involved in a dispute as well as guide you through the process of creating a cohabitation agreement quickly and efficiently so you can have peace of mind that your assets are suitably protected.
If you wish to talk to one of our specialist family solicitors about your cohabitation rights, or need help after the breakdown of a relationship, get in touch with our Yorkshire-based team today by calling our Leeds, York or Sheffield offices on 0333 323 5292, by sending us an email or by filling out the enquiry form on this page and letting us know a suitable time to call you back.
What is a Cohabitation Agreement?
A cohabitation agreement can protect you if a relationship breaks down or your partner dies. Although they are not legally enforceable, they can be used to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. An agreement can cover how some issues should be dealt with, including:
- Home ownership
- Childcare roles
- How bills are shared
- Pension schemes
- Life insurance
- Savings
- Investments
- Joint account conditions
- Power of attorney
- Wills
If you are unmarried, living with a partner and they die, then you have no automatic right to anything of theirs, according to current UK law. This includes state bereavement benefit and pension additions based on your partner's National Insurance contributions. The only way you will inherit anything is if they have you as a named person in their will, although any assets you receive may require inheritance tax to be paid.
In some instances, a financial settlement can be claimed if you are not a beneficiary in the will. However, this depends on whether you can prove that you were financially dependent on your partner or if you have lived together for at least two years. This can be an incredibly complex process, making assistance from a specialist solicitor vital if you stand a chance of claiming a payout.
The Team
Our expert solicitors have provided advice to couples facing many types of cohabitation disputes, including property, children, assets and maintenance. We can provide you with advice on how to afford you some protection should your relationship breakdown. We can also prepare a cohabitation agreement for you if you are intending to live with a partner, which sets out what the financial agreement would be should you separate.
To learn more about your rights, click on the relevant topic below:
Please note this information is provided by way of example and may not be complete and is certainly not intended to constitute legal advice. You should take bespoke advice for your circumstances.
Your Rights if Children are Involved
If you are not married, but are living together and have children, then legally only the mother has parental responsibility, meaning she can make all the important decisions for any children. This includes deciding which school they will attend and what type of medical treatment they receive when ill.
To get parental responsibility, you must be either be:
- Named as the father on the child's birth certificate
- Named in a parental responsibility agreement with the mother
- Registered as the child's guardian with all others who have parental responsibility having passed away, including the mother
- Named in a parental responsibility order
- Named in a child arrangements order if a court has ordered the child is to live with you
- Named in a child arrangements order if a court has ordered the child to spend time with you and exercises a discretion to grant you parental responsibility
Our solicitors will provide assistance and representation should you want to apply for parental responsibility.
If you and your cohabiting partner split up, the law treats children in a similar way to married couples who are getting a divorce. This means where children live depends on their best interests, instead of who has parental responsibility. There is a presumption of shared parenting, although this does not necessarily mean that children are to spend an equal amount of time with each parent. If the children don't live with you, then you'll have to pay maintenance to help with their upbringing.
Mediation can be used to decide on matters involving children in a civilised manner, and is usually the preferred method should a relationship break down. However, you can apply to the court should you not be happy with a decision that has been made, or if certain other exemptions apply.
Your Financial Rights
The law does not require you to financially support each other should you decide to live together as a couple, so there is no need to do so should you separate. This means any assets you might possess are still yours when you live with someone as a couple. For example:
- If you owned something before you lived together
- If you buy something while you are cohabiting
- If you receive a gift from your partner – although proof must be given to show that it was a gift
Additionally, if you buy something as a couple, then you own the amount you contributed to the overall cost. For example, if you pay £750 towards a sofa that costs £1000, then you would own 75%. However, if you accrue any debts jointly, you are equally as responsible for the debt, so if your partner fails to meet payments, you could become liable for the remaining amount.
Similar to avoiding disputes with property, a cohabitation agreement is a good way of setting out what you both own, how much each has contributed and what you are entitled to should a relationship end.
Your Property Rights
A common mistake among cohabiting couples is a belief that they have equal rights in the home they share. This can result in problems should only one of you rent or own the property.
If you move into a property rented by your partner, only those named in the tenancy agreement have the legal right to be there, and you can be asked to leave at any point with reasonable notice. If you are not named on the property, you are likely to require consent from the landlord if you wish to move in, or if the named tenant moves out, then you may be able to negotiate a new tenancy agreement with the landlord.
If the home you share is owned by your partner, then, as with a rented property, only they are entitled to live there. The owner is also entitled to make decisions without your consent, such a putting the house up for sale. You may have some rights in certain circumstances, but this depends on a number of factors, including whether or not:
- The owner has agreed in writing to you having a share in the home
- You make contributions to the home – for example, paying part of the mortgage
- You have acted to your own detriment with the understanding that you are entitled to a share in the property – for example, giving up your job
- Your children's welfare will be jeopardised. To continue living in a property with your children, you must apply to the court
A way of protecting yourself and your rights is by owning a property jointly. However, even if you do own a property together you can still be left disappointed and be required to take legal action in certain scenarios. For example:
- If you decided to leave the property and want to sell the house, you will need to apply for a court order to be able to do so, if your partner does not consent
- If you contributed to the majority of the costs when you were buying the home – unless you have agreed otherwise – you will only be entitled to half
- If your partner leaves the home, then you are likely to be responsible for mortgage payments
What matters will the court take into account in regards to property?
If legal action is required, the court will take the following into consideration when determining whether a person has an interest in land (and to what extent) or whether a property should be sold:
- The intentions of the person or persons who created the trust of land
- The purpose for which the property subject to the trust is held
- The welfare of any child who occupies or might reasonably be expected to occupy any land subject to the trust as his home
- The interests of any secured creditor of any beneficiary
These are the factors which the court will consider as well as the wider factual scenario. The welfare of any children is established as a relevant consideration but no factor carries greater weight than any other.
What if the property is registered in the parties' joint names?
Where a property has been transferred into joint names after April 1998, the nature and extent of the beneficial interests should be set out in the transfer document (TR1), which provides for an express declaration of the parties interests.
Where the family home is in joint names of a cohabiting couple and both are responsible for the mortgage and where there is no express declaration as to their respective interests in the property, the principles to be applied are:
- They are equal joint owners
- This presumption can be displayed by a different common intention when the property was purchased or at a later stage
- Otherwise, a common intention can be deduced objectively from their conduct
- Where there is no evidence as to their joint intentions at the outset or the intention has changed and it is not possible to determine the new intention, each is entitled to a share the court considers fair having regard to the whole course of dealing with the property
- Each case turns on its own facts
What if the property is registered in the sole name of one of the parties?
Where a property is registered in the name of one party but is occupied by both parties, each party may have made a financial contribution to purchase and/or mortgage costs and bills but with no clear express declaration of trust.
The starting point is different from joint names cases. The court will strive to establish fair shares for the parties, having regard to the whole course of the parties' dealings with the property.
Where the family home is held in the sole name of one of the parties, the principles the court will consider are:
- Is it intended that the other party has any beneficial interest at all as there is no co-ownership?
- A common intention may be deducted objectively from their conduct. If on the evidence there is a common intention to share, but not as to what shares were intended, the court will have to proceed as follows:
- Each party is entitled to a share the court considers fair having regard to the whole course of dealings with the property
- Each case turns on its own facts
The most effective way of ensuring your interests are protected if you intend to live with your partner is by drafting a cohabitation agreement. Anyone who has an interest in property or land may apply to the court for an order declaring the nature or extent of a person's interest or a sale of the property or land.
Contact Us for Help
If you would like to draft a cohabitation agreement or a relationship has come to an end and you need legal advice, get in touch with our specialist solicitors today using the details on the enquiry form to find out more.


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Find Out The Best Seller Financing Tips And Improve The Crisis
Many people seeking a lump sum of cash want to know how to sell mortgage notes for top dollar and where to find a note buyer. Fortunately, the process is quite simple, especially given the fact that you can find some of the nation's top buyer online and get a competitive quote in a matter of hours. Even so, money today is always worth more than money tomorrow, so even though you will not get the full dollar value when you sell, you still get a guaranteed lump sum of cash without exposing yourself to any risk. Therefore opt for the best option and sell my note.
These days many people are looking to sell mortgage note to have access to an immediate source of cash rather than rely on monthly payments over a period of many years. It is certainly much easier than taking out a new loan, as you can sell your note quickly and easily with an experienced mortgage note buyer. Note holders interested in selling a note can minimize their surprises if they just understand how private mortgage notes are priced and purchased before looking for a note buyer. Henceforth choose to sell my note.
Owner financed mortgage note buyers are individuals that are willing to pay cash for the rights to receive future loan payments. This offers a great opportunity for those in need of a large pool of money for a purchase, an investment or to pay off a high interest loan. It is important to understand a few things before you start looking among the many owner financed mortgage note buyers available to you. First, the value of your loan agreement is lessened because the expected interest hasn't accrued yet. Therefore opt to sell my owner financed note.
You can't expect nor will you receive the full price for it. So get quotes. Second, it isn't always necessary to sell your total interest in the note to a buyer; sometimes you have the option of only selling a part of your future payments. Check on this with prospective buyers. You want to be sure that you choose the buyer for your owner financed mortgage note for sale who gives you the best deal and the best customer service. Look into the buyer's references and reputation. Henceforth choose to sell my owner financed note.
Fifty percent of potential buyers today no longer qualify for conventional loans due to stricter lending guidelines being put into place as a result of the current mortgage meltdown and new government regulations. Many banks are still holding bad assets, which forces them to loan what little funds they do have to only their very best credit worthy buyers. Owner financing has traditionally been used to purchase real estate that conventional lenders regard as non-conforming or difficult to liquidate in the case of foreclosure for a borrower's failure to pay the note when due. Therefore opt for the best seller financing tips.
In today's tight credit markets, nice middle class homes, luxury homes, condos and commercial properties of all types are being added to the list of property types above that owners are privately financing. After the note has seasoned the seller's motives may have changed, resulting in the desire to sell the note. For whatever reason, the seller may want to sell the note for a lump-sum payment. This is very common and these types of transactions occur daily. Therefore choose for the best seller financing tips.


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Pac-12 Notebook: Stanford seeking Rose Bowl or BCS Championship
A look around the Pac-12:
• Stanford. The Cardinal are eyeing a Rose Bowl or BCS Championship and has personnel to do it.
It has the Heisman Trophy favorite in quarterback Andrew Luck, a 1,000-yard rusher in Stephen Taylor, two preseason All-American offensive linemen in guard David DeCastro and tackle Jonathan Martin and plenty of defensive playmakers.
The three replacements on the offensive line have gone from question marks to non factors after a solid fall camp and the offense was only tweaked when coach David Shaw replaced Jim Harbaugh.
The seventh-ranked Cardinal also has a favorable schedule. Starting Saturday against San Jose State, Stanford doesn't play a bowl team until Oct. 22 when it hosts Washington. Even if third-ranked Oregon beats No. 4 Louisiana State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, the Ducks must play at Stanford Nov. 12. That could not only determine the North Division title but also a berth in the BCS Championship game.
• USC. Coach Lane Kiffin is worried about Minnesota, a three-touchdown underdog.
• UCLA. Cornerbacks Aaron Hester and Sheldon Price look forward to facing Houston quarterback Case Keenum.
• Arizona State. Sun Devils open the season tonight against Cal-Davis.
• Arizona. Senior tailback Keola Antolin could have a breakout year — finally — as he is healthy and has quality backup.
• California. Fifth-year senior Michael Calvin hopes to make his mark at receiver after an injury-filled career.
• Oregon. A third-straight conference title would match USC's run from 2003-05.
• Oregon State. Coach Mike Riley told star receiver James Rodgers he needs more information about his twice surgically repaired left knee before he'll play him Saturday against Sacramento State. But Riley will make defensive tackle Castro Masaniai serve his one-game suspension for an attempted coercion guilty plea against Wisconsin or UCLA and not Saturday.
• Washington. Senior Cort Dennison is one of the few linebackers with much starting experience.
• Washington State. Spokane Spokesman-Review columnist John Blanchette discusses Cougars' bowl chances. The only team in conference history to go from one or two wins to a bowl game was California which went 1-9 in 1957 to the Rose Bowl the next season.
• Utah. Utes display new pro-set offense tonight against Montana State.
You should follow me on Twitter @JohnHendersonDP
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Growing pain relief!
My 11 yr old son, has always trouble with growing pains. When they happen and with hi it frequent it prevented him from sleeping. He would be up crying for a good part of the night. I tried different creams, oils, Tylenol, massaging his legs…. But no significant relief.
Now when the growing pains begin he immediately ask me for a Powerstrip.
I too like Nicole cut them and place one on each calf. Within minutes the pain diminishes, and he is able to get to sleep and get up feeling refreshed and ready for his day.
As a mom, there is no greater feeling than finding something that works to help your child not be in pain.


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Healthy teeth can mean a lifetime of bright smiles. You want that for your kids, and Humana's dental insurance can help.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in recent years the number of cavities in children between the ages of two and five has increased significantly.*
To help keep your kids cavity-free, they should make regular visits to the dentist and start preventive dental care early. Humana offers a range of dental insurance and dental discount plans that let you choose the right coverage for your family, including your kids. Depending on the plan you choose, you can manage the costs of a range of dental care options, including preventive care and orthodontic care for your children.
In order to select the right plan for your family, click on "Get a Quote" and complete the short form. Be sure to enter the birth date and gender of each of your dependent children. You'll see your dental insurance options and their associated costs.
You can save up to $35 when you combine dental and vision!


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New MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door for Sale in Ann Arbor, MI
MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-Door is a feisty way to move through an increasingly conventional world. With heritage dating back to 1959, the MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-Door comes loaded with cutting-edge technology, a finely tailored interior, and the latest performance engineering. Three available turbocharged engine options deliver impressive power via three selectable driving mode options. MINI Connected boasts a 6.5 inch display screen that seamlessly integrates technology and apps including Spotify® & Pandora®. Helpful available driving and safety highlights include Adaptive Cruise Control, Head-Up Display, and Rear-View Camera. Each MINI can be customized to fit the distinct personality of its owner, with over 10 million unique combinations. With three individual trim levels, there is sure to be a perfect MINI for your lifestyle.
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So what started on Thursday as a dull twinge has developed over the weekend into a left leg spasm inducing almighty back pain. I have been advised to do next to nothing for a day or two, which of course i intially ignored due to being halfway through moving into a studio and decorating my bedroom. Then at precisely 11.36 this morning whilst bending down to screw together my bed post and base together, what can only be described as a triillion ameoba sized evil dwarfs stabbed me from the inside out using plastic forks and electric tasers…i have never felt such pain even though im sure theres worse, which in no way i would like to experience. Im currently lying as instructed on my side (legs slighty bent as above) whilst cursing myself for not listening and consoling myself with Ikea cinnamon buns, Words with Friends (hit me up JennaralG for a match) and Hot Sauce Committee Part 2
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