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It would then be up to the General Teaching Council for Scotland to decide whether their competence was of such a magnitude that they should be removed from the register.
By coincidence, the GTC's new powers over incompetent teachers come into effect on July 1. This follows a parliamentary commencement order to give effect to the provisions of the 2000 Standards in Scotland's Schools etc Act.
Prior to the GTC's involvement, the tiny number of teachers dismissed for incompetence by one authority could find a job with another. Removal from the register will prevent that. One of the factors the GTC will take into account is the extent of support given to a teacher before he or she is sacked.
Mr Peacock has repeatedly made clear his belief that "the vast majority of teachers achieve great success and many go the extra mile for their pupils". But he now believes it is time to iron out the differences, particularly as he has been anxious to preach the mantra of "trust the professionalism of teachers".
The Scottish Executive's curriculum and assessment reforms are based on returning the initiative to the classroom, which makes the quality of teaching more critical than ever. Mr Peacock also wants to spread the message that schools should not be afraid to do things differently, encapsulated in his famous "Starship Enterprise" call in January for teachers "to boldly go".
The minister's latest initiative is part of a wider offensive to look more closely at links between poverty and performance. He has been particularly stimulated by findings from a study led by Professor Phil Hanlon of Glasgow University, which suggests that the poor health record in the west of Scotland might not be attributable purely to the area's depressed economic circumstances.
Mr Peacock believes this may be true for education as well. He has long drawn attention to the markedly different results produced by schools in very similar circumstances, a point reinforced this week with the HMIE report on St Andrew's Secondary (page four), which serves some of the most deprived areas in Glasgow - and therefore in the country.
While leadership is still viewed as the key to success, Mr Peacock wants to see more honesty and openness in dealing with teacher competence and other factors which can impact on schools, such as the differential performance between secondary departments.
The minister clearly believes his message will fall on receptive ears when he says that "high-performing teachers are as anxious as I am to enhance the performance of the profession as a whole".
In his TES Scotland interview last week, Mr Peacock observed: "Our biggest enemy is complacency - despite our strengths."

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I have recovered from my cold! Everyone at work said that I looked much better when I returned to work on Monday. This could be because I genuinely looked that ill or because I did not bother to put makeup on in my sickly state, maybe a combination of the two. I am now a bit worried that I look ill when I do not wear makeup. But this is a very minor worry, I won't sweat it too much.
This week's wonders…
I mentioned last week that one of mine and Rs friends is coming to stay for a week while he is between houses. I quite like having a guest, and it is great to be able to catch up over a decent period of time rather than just a meal or something. His new house is apparently quite close to our flat, so we may well get sick of each other eventually(I kid!). For now, it is good.
Exercise App
I would rather not count the number of times I have mentioned joining the gym at work, because I still have not done it. It is not the cost, more the fact that I will be spending less time at home in the evenings. My work is also quite difficult to get to so gym time will always have to happen on a workday, when I am liable to be lazy and sneak home.
These are my excuses. I have downloaded a fitness app with 30 day challenges on it. If I do not stick with this, I will join that gym and hopefully the fact that I have paid membership will guilt me into going. Can you tell how much I like exercise?
I have started the beginner level 1 squat challenge, first day was 30 squats, then 50, then 75. Considering it is already making my legs ache maybe this is the right level to be starting at. If I start with small workouts I can easily fit in my day and gradually do more I probably have a better chance of sticking with it.
My Little Box
So I saw an advert for these things on my Facebook (well played, ad robots). They are monthly boxes full of beauty and lifestyle goodies, costing £15 but worth more. I received my first one last week and was pretty happy with it. I got a BB Cream, a scarf, some lip gloss, nail decals and hairspray.
Then my second one arrived yesterday (I ordered Augusts one late in the month so they arrived in quick succession), and I felt a bit overwhelmed by what was in there. A bag, bronzer, body milk, lip/cheek stuff and hairbands. I am not sure whether I will keep getting them every month because I may well end up with a bit of a backlog.
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Risk Administration Services Inc., a provider of workers' compensation services for employers, has placed Tropics Breeze workers' comp system into live production. Tropics Breeze is a product of Tropics Software Technologies, a software company specializing in workers' compensation software systems.
Tropics said the partnership is a culmination of two years of cooperation between Risk Administration Services Inc. (RAS) and Tropics to configure, test, refine, train and convert legacy data across several states. RAS is the first production client on Tropics' newly released version of its web-based system. The system provides workers' compensation insurance transaction processing and reporting capabilities.
Tropics added that the system has integrated features for e-mail messaging, business rules, workflow, and document automation. Implementation of the Tropics Breeze web portals for agents and policyholders and the business intelligence data warehouse is staged for the second quarter of this year.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
New Year, Old Habits
The stat sheet bore some similarities to past games as well:
* Gannon outrebounded Glenville, 40-23, a staple of John Reilly teams
* I hope it was opening night jitters, but the Knights committed 25 turnovers. Nine of them came in the first 10 minutes of the game when Gannon fell behind 24-11.
* After a slow start, Darrell Blanton turned the Ohio Valley gymnasium into the Jammermill, soaring for 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting while also securing 7 rebounds.
* Adam Blazek led Gannon's first half comeback. He finished the contest with 11 points and a game-high 9 rebounds before fouling out.
As far as new players, the starting lineup included Jabs Newby (4 points, 5 assists), Robert Wilson (10 points, 7 rebounds), and Rogerio Livramento (6 points). Algeron Torrence led bench players with 9 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the line. No minutes for returning big men Tanner Furno (injured) or Dmitry Martynenko.
I'm not sure what the slogan will be on this year's team poster, but I'd like to suggest this: Gannon Basketball -- Never Boring!
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10 minutes in and its Glenville by 13, 24-11. Knights already have 9 turnovers and are just 4-11 from the field. Let's hope things heat up.ReplyDelete
Quite a blitz by GU for the rest of the half. We are now tied at 37, GU committing only 3 turnovers during the spree.ReplyDelete
I'm not getting the live stats ... is anybody?ReplyDeleteReplies
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My first reaction is ... the season started already? I haven't even finished raking my leaves! Basketball is a winter sport, not a fall sport. Is this the earliest game in GU history?ReplyDelete
TJ Wilson posted on his Twitter feed that he has a "torn tendon/cartilage whatever in my wrist, ima go hard these two games this weekend just incase."ReplyDelete
Hope they get the radio feed fixed for today's game.ReplyDelete
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Jupiter Modern studio in vibrant neighborhood next to Archaeological Museum
Jupiter Modern studio in vibrant neighborhood next to Archaeological Museum
★ Stay in a Vibrant Athens Neighborhood next to the Archaeological Museum! ★
Stay in the exciting heart of Athens in less than 10mins walk from Omonia metro! This centrally-located studio is next to the National Archeological Museum and in the middle of the historic, shopping, and nightlife districts. But its location isn't the only draw. The apartment's spacious, updated interior is elegant, contemporary, and tastefully decorated. Guests find it a welcoming apartment as well as an easy spot from which to explore this ancient city.
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This sleek and spacious studio can serve as an excellent base from which to enjoy your Greek holiday. From here, the city and its many treasures are minutes away whether you walk, take public transportation, or pick up a taxi.
The compact but well-appointed kitchen means you can enjoy meals in your holiday studio before heading out for your day of exploring (if you're here for work, try to take some time to enjoy the ancient sites). The double-sized sofa bed folds out for comfortable sleeping for two within sight of the television for relaxing by day and sleeping by night.
We provide all the necessities to get you start on your holiday: toilet paper, soap, towels, and quality bed linens. You'll enjoy Wifi, air conditioning and heating !
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The apartment is located near the university and polytechnic institute near the funky neighborhood of Exarchia in Athens. It's a bohemian and vibrant area of the city known for it's history of counter-culture students, underground music venues, cafes, and urban art and graffiti. Check out their weekly Farmer's Market! It's mostly residential with a few of the city's better tavernas and some small squares lined by cafes. You'll see everything from grandmothers to college students, punk rockers and families in this neighborhood!
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The ancient, beautiful city of Athens is one of the world's oldest dating back more than 3,400 years. Ancient ruins are still in evidence today, and the city is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Acropolis and the medieval Daphni Monastery.
The apartment is located next to the National Archaeological Museum which contains artifacts dating to 6,000 B.C. The Victoria, Panepistimio, and Omonia metro stations are a short walk from the apartment and museum.
The Epigraphic Museum is adjacent to the Archaeological Museum and can be visited by a two-for-one ticket. If you're interested in ancient texts and stones, you'll find this place fascinating. Some prefer it to the Archaeological Museum!
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Already the Trendiest Item in the Chicken Category, EZ Wings Brands Brings "Wing Shots" to the NRA Show April 16-19th for National Roll Out of New Wing Lollies.
Always on the cutting edge, EZ Wings Brands has improved and developed their Wing Lollies into the most innovative product in the chicken category. "The National Restaurant Association Show is the perfect venue for a great product like Wing Lollies. It is the perfect opportunity for us to showcase our product to all the decision makers in the industry," said Joel Schulz, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Chef Mike Venti relishes the opportunity to display his Wing Lollie creations and produce thousands of samples for the attendees. "It's a huge challenge but I love it," says Chef Venti. "We have such a great product being All Natural, No Additives and Gluten Free and it's the most savory and succulent meat on the chicken. Preparing it "bone-in" just adds to the flavor and it's definitely the neatest way to enjoy a chicken wing. Plus, we always have a new idea to show everyone and this year it will be "Wing Shots". Stop by BOOTH 10729 and we'll show you how to get incremental sales to add to your bottom line!
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Robert (Bob-Bob) Newman
Robert Newman, age 86 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at Somerset. He was born and raised in Newark and also lived in Irvington, Menlo Park Terrace and Toms River before moving to Brandywine Assisted Living at Mountain Ridge in Watchung in 2015.
Mr. Newman proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.
He was a machine operator and jeweler for Engelhard Industries in Carteret from 1960 to 1973. He then started his own company, Nu-Way Painting in Menlo Park Terrace that he operated until retiring in 1994.
Mr. Newman enjoyed vacations with his extended family of sister and brother in laws and their children at the Jersey Shore. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren's activities and events. Bob Bob was a very competitive bowler and billiards player. He enjoyed playing poker and craps on his weekly trips to "AC" with his wife Angie. Robert was also an avid baseball fan who never quite forgave the NY (Baseball) Giants for relocating to San Francisco in 1957.
He is predeceased by his wife Angelina (Angie) in 2012.
Surviving are his daughter Janice Staugaitis and her husband, Tom; his grandchildren, granddaughter Stefanie Hollywood and her husband, Rob and grandson Tommy Staugaitis.
We, the Higgins family, for over 135 years and four generations, have been privileged to serve the families and the community as a whole with professional service and personal attention.
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Role Responsibility
Work closely with the Resourcing Assistants to:
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- Print and prepare welcome packs for external offers.
- Manage interview requests.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience gained in an administrative role.
- Able to prioritise and manage large volumes of work.
- Good IT skills.
- Knowledge of recruitment process and procedures.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo Ministry of Justice Vetting.
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In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
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Lakeside Marina At River Bridge can be found at Highway 280 9160. The following is offered: Boat Rental & Charter. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Alexander City there are 2 other Boat Rental & Charter. An overview can be found here.


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God gives us all a gift when we are born. Check out your zodiac sign to see what gift he bestowed upon you. Let's take a look.
For Aries
To Aries God gives the gift of self-esteem. It is the job of Aries to plant the seed. That for every seed you plant one million more will multiply in your hand. You will not have time to see the seed grow, for everything you plant creates more that must be planted. You will be the first to penetrate the soil of people's minds with My Idea. But it is not your job to nourish the Idea, nor to question it. Your life is action, and the only action I ascribe to you is to begin making men aware of My Creation. For your good work I give you the virtue of Self-Esteem.
For Taurus
To Taurus, God gives the gift of strength.
It is the job of Taurus to nurture the seeds so they turn into something of substance. Taurus needs patience to see the job through to the end so those seeds are not wasted.
For Gemini
Gemini is bestowed with the gift of knowledge. It is the job of the Gemini to ask questions so others can think about the answers to those questions and gain a greater understanding.
For Cancer
You have the task of teaching people to accept their emotions. Your life will be one dedicated to causing both laughter and tears in the lives of everyone you come across so that they might think and develop character.
For this, God gives the gift of family.
For Leo
Your job is to display My Creation to the world through your talents and abilities. You must be wary of pride and keep in mind that it is My Creation, not yours. If you forget this, people will laugh at you.
But if you do this well, God will grant you the gift of honor.
For Virgo
God gives Virgos the gift of purity of thought.
It is the job of the Virgo to observe and remind people when they do not follow the path of God.
For Libra
To Libra God gives the gift of love.
God wants you to serve people, through you people will learn to cooperate and understand that actions have consequences.
For Scorpio
Your task is very difficult. You have the ability to know what lies in the heart of others – but you do not have permission to speak about it.
There will be times when you are hurt by what you discover in others' minds and this may lead you to turn away from Me when you forget that it is not Me who is causing your pain but rather My task.
So why have I granted you this task if it is so difficult? Well, there is a plus side. Scorpio is given the gift of purpose.
For Sagittarius
Sagittarius are given the gift of unending joy.
Your job in life is to make people laugh. Bring joy to the world wherever you go.
For Capricorn
I ask that you work hard so that others may see and be motivated to do the same. I grant you the gift of responsibility to help you with this undoubtedly grueling task.
For Aquarius
Aquarius, you get the gift of freedom.
It is your job to think about how you see the future and share those thoughts with others.
For Pisces
Pisces you have the gift of understanding.
Your task it collect the sorrows of world and give them to God. This is the toughest task of all I have asked.


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January 8-12th the ITCs will be hosting the second SVVSD slow chat, and we'd love to have you join!
Before we give you details, we want to pause for a moment and celebrate the success around the first #SVVSDChat! Check out the timeline of the chat and some of the highlights below.There were so many incredible educational resources and thoughts shared across the district. Exploring some of the options led to more conversations with colleagues and shifts in my thinking and practice. This happened because so many folks participated, we hope you'll join us again, and invite some new folks to join!
Check out this page to learn about the #SVVSDChat and how to participate.
Questions for the next chat:
Q1 What is a professional learning network (PLN) and why have one as an educator? Q2 What groups make up your PLN? (both online and offline) Q3 How do you build and engage with a PLN? Q4 How have the students you serve benefitted from you tapping into your PLN?


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They say we are all living longer these days, so perhaps it's not that improbable to write a story about someone who is one hundred years old. Well, I've just been reading The Hundred Year Old Man who climbed out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. It's another product from Scandinavia, but this time there's far more humour than crime.
Allan Karlsson is not looking forward to the party which has been arranged to celebrate his one hundredth birthday. He's in a care home and the lady in charge of the home is not one of Allan's favourite people. So why not go out – anywhere to get away from the party? That's just what Allan does – in his carpet slippers. He wanders over to the bus station and buys a ticket on the next bus to leave. Whilst waiting for the bus, he meets a young man with a large suitcase, who asks him to look after it whilst he goes to the loo. Allan does more than look after it – he takes it with him on the bus. It turns out to be a special suitcase, containing as it does rather a lot of money.
So begins Allan's adventure involving drug runners, one or two murders, incompetent police and an elephant amongst other things. Whilst his current adventures are being told we also get to know in great detail the story of his past life in which he gets to meet a large number of the world's leaders and a very forgetful waitress. It's a great story, full of humour, but perhaps some of the encounters with the great and the good – or bad – can be a little too contrived. Perhaps also the story does go on a little too long, to the extent that I wasn't sorry to get to the end, but I wouldn't have missed that ending for the world. It's a long time since I found a really humorous novel that made me laugh, so I was really glad to get my hands on it.
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Banking – doing it right.
We occasionally look after a little Jack Russell dog at our house for a friend. Some time ago, one evening when we were watching the news, the picture of the then CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland came on the screen. The dog for some unknown reason began to bark for all he was worth, until the picture changed. Do you have that feeling towards people who are in charge of the banks?
Well one man who thought he could start a bank himself and make a profit is Dave Fishwick. Dave is a successful businessman making and selling minibuses. He's from Burnley and he wanted to provide loans to local businesses that needed that helping hand, when the well established banks were just not lending as they were supposed to do. He also wanted to provide a decent interest rate to those who wanted to save with his bank. On top of all that he decided to give any profits he made to local charities.
Starting your own bank is no easy task, with many hurdles to overcome, the biggest of which is obtaining a banking license. Dave spent a lot of time doing research and talking to the right people and eventually, to the surprise of many, he did it. Now Burnley Savings and Loans is up and running and you can read about how he did it in Bank of Dave. (You may also have seen the Channel 4 series about it too)
[Virgin Books £12.99 9780753540787]


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It's been awfully quiet around the blog.
Each day is so filled with pouring myself out to all those in this house that at the end of the day it seems there is no more room for expression. Maybe just enough time for a phone call home to family, a silent prayer, soft chat with Darryl over our books, and quiet thoughts laying in bed before sleeping.
On my mind...
Today my mom went strawberry picking with my nephews. Sophie would have loved that. I feel like time is racing by and all the opportunities to spend time together are slipping away. I would really love to be with my grandma, 94 now! Sometimes I'm tempted to feel discontent, longing for what isn't to be right now.
I spend time reminding myself of God's faithfulness. Sophie and I are going through the book of Genesis together and it's full of reminders. He is faithful. My mind is being wrapped up in the Bible stories about Ishmael and Isaac. Did you know that Ishmael went back to his home when Abraham died and helped Isaac bury his father? What were their conversations about? Was there jealousy or forgiveness? What were Ishmael's thoughts?
We are starting to make plans for the arrival of the baby. Having a baby in Thailand when you live in Cambodia takes a bit of arranging (air tickets, which kids can go with me, accommodations, etc.). Also laying the upcoming school year in prayer. Knowing God can provide completely for us even though my faith is small.
This quiet hymn is a favorite of mine. It mutes the noise of life around me and gives me a deep fresh breath of truth, setting my heart and mind on who God is.
When the morning falls on the farthest hill,
I will sing His name, I will praise Him still.
When dark trials come and my heart is filled
With the weight of doubt, I will praise Him still.
For the Lord our God, He is strong to save
From the arms of death, from the deepest grave.
And He gave us life in His perfect will,
And by His good grace, I will praise Him still.


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Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments.
This glorious small group of buildings is situated in an enchanting panoramic location on top of one of the rolling hills of Tuscany. From every part of the property there are breathtaking views over the spectacular countryside. Two of these buildings have been remodeled into eight spacious apartments, each with its own entrance and private outside garden area furnished with table and chairs for al fresco dining.
The interior of each apartment is charming and rustic; terracotta floors, exposed beams and characteristic furnishings harmonize very well with the modern kitchens and bathrooms. All units have many conveniences including satellite TV, a washing machine, and a dishwasher.
An indoor swimming pool is now housed in one of the buildings (11m x 6m) complete with a Jacuzzi and a communal changing room and shower. Please note that the swimming pool is closed during the winter season (November, January and February). During the summer, the French doors and glass portion of the roof can be opened to the beautiful Tuscan sky.
A restaurant is located next door to the swimming pool and is open on request for groups of 10 or more. The charge for dinner is 30 Euros per person with drinks extra.
On the grounds, there is a picturesque consecrated chapel with idyllic views of the surrounding countryside.
The quaint village of Asciano, with its restaurants and shops, is only 4 miles (7 km) away. San Giovanni dAsso, famous for its truffles, is only 2 miles (4 km) away.
Price includes: Utilities, weekly linen change, final cleaning, and use of the pool. At additional charge: Heating, baby cot, extra bed.
NOTE : The interior pictures are a sample of the type of apartment.
Casa del Geranio is a spacious one-bedroom apartment (99 sq m/1065 sq ft) occupying two floors. The unit includes a combined living room and kitchen (fridge/freezer, oven, stove, and dishwasher) with a fireplace. An external staircase leads to a covered loggia furnished with table and chairs for al fresco dining. On the ground floor is found a double bedroom with a queen bed. On the second floor there is a nice room with skylights and a double sofa bed. There are two bathrooms; one on the ground floor with a bathtub and shower wand, the other is a shower bathroom on the second floor.


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Like a horse, with nostrils flaring, we welcomed a couple of rain showers the last few days. Thankfully they delivered good amounts of rain, rather than some miserable piddle and a lot of lightening instead. Yesterday's storm did come with thunder and lightening but gave us more than half an inch.
The garden is doing well and plants that looked to be on their way out happily put on more blooms, such as the melons and eggplant, or were able to fight off a virus that threatened them. I had just put additional tomato plants in the ground and that should keep us in lycopene until the holidays.
Fruit trees are happy too. We have eaten the peaches off the early tree and are awaiting the next batch to ripen in another week. The apples are doing great, in spite of attempted assaults by a javelina and possibly 5 piglets (saw them come onto the property very early yesterday). We fortified the trees with garden panels and so far we have been more persistent than they have. The rain dumped a number of ripe apples which are being enjoyed by horses as well as wildlife.
One casualty however. The agave that has been blooming by the horse barn and has been a favorite of bees and hummingbirds was snapped in the wind yesterday. The bees were not happy this morning as the plant would have bloomed for many more weeks.
Here is the flower in all its majesty.
And here is the sadness.
July 20, 2016
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- webb said...
Sorry about the agave ... it looks like it was amazing before, but everything else looks great! super apple!
Hope you get more rain over the next couple of weeks.
- July 20, 2016 at 7:18 PM
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Armistead Gardens Elementary School
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Gardensgar•den (gär′dn),USA pronunciation n.
- a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated.
- a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area: a public garden.
- a fertile and delightful spot or region.
- [Brit.]yard2 (def. 1).
- pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden: fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture.
- garden-variety.
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- to lay out, cultivate, or tend a garden.
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- to cultivate as a garden.
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- pertaining to or dealing with elements, rudiments, or first principles: an elementary grammar.
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
West Hawaii Today
I saw this headline on the front page of the sport's section. Unless the author intended to conjure up the image of a chain gang (which is what this headline makes me think of), I believe the idiom commonly used to indicate a difficult situation- such as the heavy burden facing the local high school football team- would be to say "tough row to hoe". In other words, the team faces a situation that is difficult to handle. ('A hard row to hoe' is the alternative form.)
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- Pat said...
Very good, Cindy. Thank you!
The Free Dictionary glosses this idiom and others using the word row.
- November 13, 2010 at 2:12 PM
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before, we get a lot of changeable weather down here on the south coast. With a climate like ours, there's no wonder Brits are weather-obsessed!
This is an ABC Wednesday post.
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
P is for Puddle
Labels: ABC Wednesday, reflections, weather
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- Roger Owen Green said...
Where's Walter Raleigh when you need him?
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
- 31 October 2012 at 18:11
- Emille said...
My goodness such a gracious puddle:) The Dutch are as well consumed by the weather! A first comment of a Dutch person to a stranger is, "Nice (or: Bad, gloomy, etc.) weather, eh?"
- 31 October 2012 at 19:29
- Joy said...
Good choice, there are puddles where puddles have never been before this year up here in the North West.
Joy - ABC Team
- 31 October 2012 at 20:02
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The Federal Government may shut down public water treatment plants that are not operating according to the country's standard for quality drinking water, an official said.
Mr Samuel Ome, Director, Water Quality and Sanitation Control, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.
He said the measure which would be implemented in 2014 was accepted by the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), to which all drinking water producing factories must key into.
"Many public water treatment plants in Nigeria may be closed down for non-compliance (to set standard). Enforcement will most likely commence next year.
"And don't be surprised when you start hearing that directives have been given to some water producers to stop production pending when they will standardize their treatment process.
"So that's what we are working towards. We are not going to engage ourselves with sachet water for now because every woman in every household produces it. Checking that will be a difficult task."
He said it was important to have in place an implementation standard in order to safeguard the lives of citizens through the consumption of clean water.
Ome said the water quality testing laboratories existing in six states of the country, would be the mechanism that would be used to check the standard of water treatment plants across the country.
"The mechanism for this aspect is that we have six functional national reference water quality laboratories located in Enugu, Akure, Lagos, Minna, Kano, and Gombe.
"We are also constructing six additional ones and it is our hope that in the future we will establish laboratories in all the states of the federation.
"In which case, we will be nearer to the people who produce the water."


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I did some pages tonight. There was nothing on the box so I thought I'd get stuck into it.
Going to takes ages to load now! Actually that was quite quick!!
Sorry they are a bit washed out. I'm in the garage and it's 10pm.
Feeling a little bit fluey tonight. I hope I am not coming down with something. I think I'm just a bit run down. Haven't had very much sleep lately. Hopefully I'll get a better one tonight.
Ok. Off to pack up my stuff and have a shower. And then I'll make a hot milo - and then hopefully be ready for bed. I never get to bed before midnight! It's a really bad habit!


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Sunday, December 02, 2007
Random Photo's of the Day
I don't think I'm going to be able to post the next few days so I thought I'd post a few random pics of the day to make up for it. Sophie and I have been snowed in while Lea and Savannah had a Mother/Daugher day at the Nutcracker. Sophie and I watched the Seahawks beat the Eagles then watched a movie (Firehouse Dog...not bad). Anway, I finally finished the Disneyland pics from our trip in July. I know, I know...wow so soon!
Next to get worked on will be the girls birthday parties from April and May.
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Happy belated Halloween, friends!
The story of my roller derby alter ego, Hellary on Wheels, goes to the distant future, the year 2011. March twenty-something, the evening of the picture below.
Weren't we cutest 19, 24, 21, and 19 year olds??? What you don't see in this picture is the few minutes prior when I was attempting to flirt with a guy and my skates flew up and I landed hard on my butt and, what I didn't realize at the time, fractured my arm. The picture was my friends joining me on the bench after my body and ego felt tender after that. (I have great friends, have I mentioned that before? )
Long story short. Weeks of pain killers and sleeping on my arm until it went numb, followed by months of physical therapy and not being able to play violin or run scared me silly of bodily injuries.
Long story short. Weeks of pain killers and sleeping on my arm until it went numb, followed by months of physical therapy and not being able to play violin or run scared me silly of bodily injuries.
Before I went out to do normal Halloween festivities this year, I took my wheels to the streets and began the clumsy process of relearning to skate.
I lost my balance a few times and almost fell again, but the practice taught me something important in the quiet of that October night:
Don't let fear dictate your life. Falling can be incredibly disheartening and painful, and you might get broken in the process. But things heal and you should never be afraid to try again.
Also, don't try to flirt with boys by showing off your mediocre skating abilities.
I can't promise I'm a roller derby star now, nor possess great roller talent. But I can tell you that I saved myself from my fears. Whip It really spoke to me one Saturday afternoon.
With that in mind, enjoy some costume pictures, courtesy of my coworkers and office:
Also, thanks to my superior mother for finding the skates and some of the gear at Goodwill half off, helping me realize the costume's full potential.
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10. The Parent Trap IV: Hawaiian Honeymoon 1989
Newlyweds (Hayley Mills, Barry Bostwick) inherit a hotel in Hawaii and go there to run it with his teenage triplets (Leanna Creel).
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9. It Takes Two 1995
It Takes Two1995 Film5.6/10-IMDb8%-Rotten TomatoesSad little rich girl Alyssa (Ashley Olsen) and orphaned tomboy Amanda (Mary-Kate Olsen) meet at summer camp and discover that they are each other's exact double. And each girl is worried about her caregiver. Alyssa's father, Roger (Steve Guttenberg), is about to marry a gold digger, and Amanda's kin… Mored social worker, Diane (Kirstie Alley), will be pushed aside if a cruel family adopts Amanda. The girls decide to switch identities to make their loved ones fall in love with each other.
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8. Two Much 1996
Two Much1996 Film5.3/10-IMDb14%-Rotten TomatoesAn unscrupulous con man, Art Dodge (Antonio Banderas) runs an ongoing scam that involves deceiving grieving widows. While working on a con, Art sets his sights on the beautiful Betty Kerner (Melanie Griffith). However, when Art meets Betty's lovely sister, Liz (Daryl Hannah), he also can't resist be… Moreginning a romance with her. In an attempt to juggle both relationships, Art creates Bart Dodge (also Banderas), his supposed twin brother. Inevitably, Art's lies begin to catch up with him.
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7. Dead Ringers 1988
Dead Ringers1988 Film7.4/10-IMDb83%-Rotten TomatoesElliot (Jeremy Irons), a successful gynecologist, works at the same practice as his identical twin, Beverly (also Irons). Elliot is attracted to many of his patients and has affairs with them. When he inevitably loses interest, he will give the woman over to Beverly, the meeker of the two, without t… Morehe woman knowing the difference. Beverly falls hard for one of the patients, Claire (Geneviève Bujold), but when she inadvertently deceives him, he slips into a state of madness.
Image source:http://cinefex.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Dead-Ringers.jpg
6. Jack & Jill 2011
Thanksgiving is usually a happy time, but ad executive Jack (Adam Sandler) dreads the holiday because his twin sister, Jill (also Sandler), makes her annual visit. When Jack and his sister get off on the wrong foot, the only way to make it right is to invite her to stay through Hanukkah. But, when actor Al Pacino (Al Pacino), whom Jack desperately needs to star in a commercial, takes a shine to Jill, Jack may be forced to extend his sister's visit even longer.
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5. The Prestige 2006
The Prestige2006 Film8.5/10-IMDb76%-Rotten TomatoesAn illusion gone horribly wrong pits two 19th-century magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), against each other in a bitter battle for supremacy. Terrible consequences loom when the pair escalate their feud, each seeking not just to outwit -- but to destroy -- th… Moree other man.
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4. Twins 1988
The products of a genetic experiment, fraternal twins Julius (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Vincent (Danny DeVito) are separated at birth. Their mother, Mary Ann (Bonnie Bartlett), is told they're dead. Now Vincent, an unscrupulous street hustler, ekes out a living in Los Angeles. Julius, raised by a scientist (Tony Jay), grows up humble, intelligent and strong, but very naive about the larger world. When Julius learns of his mother and brother, he heads to Los Angeles to find his family.
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3. Twin Sisters 2002
Twin Sisters2002 Film7.5/10-IMDb75%-Rotten TomatoesTwin sisters Lotte (Thekla Reuten) and Anna Bamberg (Nadja Uhl) are raised separately after their parents die. Lotte goes to live with rich relatives in the Netherlands, while Anna stays in Germany, enduring poverty on the farm of her stoic uncle. As adults, the pair long to reunite. But the outbrea… Morek of World War II, as well as growing social differences between them, risk keeping the two sisters permanently divided -- especially when Anna marries a Nazi officer.
Image source:http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1920/617oADu79Ma26V9cVK7zpohNA2R.jpg
2. The Shining 1980
The Shining1980 Film8.5/10-IMDb92%-Rotten TomatoesJack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere a… Morend Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
Image source:http://www.wyeside.co.uk/_files/_uploads/Event%20Images/The-Shining-1980_250913170609917.jpg
1. The Parent Trap 1998
The Parent Trap1998 Film6.3/10-IMDb86%-Rotten TomatoesIn this update of a 1961 film, twins Annie and Hallie (Lindsay Lohan) are strangers until happenstance unites them. The preteen girls' divorced parents, Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Elizabeth (Natasha Richardson), are living on opposite sides of the Atlantic, each with one child. After meeting at camp, A… Moremerican Hallie and British-raised Annie engineer an identity swap, giving both the chance to spend time with the parent they've missed. If the scheme works, it might just make the family whole again.
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Century Insurance Company Limited
Company Number: SC001451
Date of Incorporation: 17 April 1885
Contact Details: RSA Level 4 Alexander Bain House, 15 York Street, Glasgow G2 8LA
Operating Details: Active
Other names (if known): Sickness, Accident and Life Association Ltd (1885-1900)
Function of Company*: Non-Life Insurance (6603)
Headquarters/Base of Operations Location: Edinburgh
Area of Operation: Offices in major UK cities, later expansion into Europe, Asia and Australia
*Taken from Standard Industrial Classification 2003, as used by Companies House in 2010
Held By: Wiltshire and Swindon Heritage Centre as part of accessions 3122 and 3677. See the National Archives entry for Friends Provident.
Scope/type: Unknown- see below
Conditions governing access/use: The Friends Provident Archive (of which Century Insurance was a part) was transferred to Wiltshire and Swindon Heritage Centre following the closure of the company's offices in Dorking in 2008. The collection is as yet uncatalogued, and consists of 40 boxes of records. There is no mention of Century Insurance in the summary lists that exist, although if any records survive it is likely that they would be held within this collection. The Centre is happy for researchers to search the boxes under archival supervision in their searchroom.
Related records: Some records, including example of insurance policies and court files, available at the National Archives of Scotland.
Company History
Founded as the Sickness & Accident Assurance Association in Edinburgh in 1885, initially selling sickness and accident insurance, public liability and fidelity guarantees, the company grew through acquisition, changing its name to the Sickness, Accident & Life Association Ltd in 1897. By the end of the century, funds had reached £100,000, and the year 1900 provided a change of name to the catchier Century Insurance Company Ltd. The new name heralded a period of successful expansion, particularly in the general insurance market.
In 1904 the company moved to new offices in Edinburgh, and also began accepting fire and burglary business. 1906 saw offices open in London, Belfast, Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow. The acquisition of the Mutual Guarantee Company Ltd in 1907 added substantial fire and accident business.
The Century expanded overseas by opening agencies throughout Europe, and in Asia and Australia. When the Century acquired the Anglo-Scottish Insurance Company in 1914, motor insurance was added to the portfolio, and funds had now grown to £1.27 million. 1914 was also the year the company moved into marine insurance, loss of profits, household and employers' liability - not to mention family income benefit and education endowment policies.
In 1918 The Century became the first major acquisition of Friends Provident. Overseas expansion continued in 1920 when the Century bought shares in the Pacific Coast Fire Insurance Company of Vancouver and took a direct stake in Henry W Brown & Company, which sold fire and accident cover in most American states.


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Paper coating formulations containing starch, latex, and clay were applied to paperboard and have been investigated by scanning electron microscopy and Peak Force tapping atomic force microscopy. A special focus has been on the measurement of the variation of the surface topography and surface material properties with a nanometer scaled spatial resolution. The effects of coating composition and drying conditions were investigated. It is concluded that the air-coating interface of the coating is dominated by close-packed latex particles embedded in a starch matrix and that the spatial distribution of the different components in the coating can be identified due to their variation in material properties. Drying the coating at an elevated temperature compared to room temperature changes the surface morphology and the surface material properties due to partial film formation of latex However, it is evident that the chosen elevated drying temperature and exposure time is insufficient to ensure complete film formation of the latex which in an end application will be needed.
This thesis describes technical and scientific aspects of new types of composite films/coatings for corrosion protection of carbon steel, composite films with nanometer thickness consisting of mussel adhesive protein (Mefp‐1) and ceria nanoparticles, and polymeric composite coatings with micrometre thickness consisting of conducting polymer and ceria nanoparticles in a UV‐curing polyester acrylate (PEA) resin.
The influence of microstructure on corrosion behaviour was studied for a Fe‐Cr‐V‐N alloy containing micro‐sized nitrides with different chemical composition spread in martensitic alloy matrix. The Volta potential mapping suggested higher relative nobility for the nitride particles than the alloy matrix, and the nitrides with higher amounts of nitrogen and vanadium exhibited higher nobility. Potentiodynamic polarization measurements in a 0.1 M NaCl solution at neutral pH and ambient temperature showed passivity breakdown with initiation of localized corrosion which started in the boundary region surrounding the nitride particles, especially the ones enriched in Cr and Mo.
Mefp‐1/ceria nanocomposite films were formed on silica and metal substrates by layer‐by‐layer immersion deposition. The film formation process was studied in situ using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM‐D). The film grows linearly with increasing number of immersions. Increasing Mefp‐1 concentration or using Mefp‐1 with larger size leads to more Mefp‐1 being deposited. Peak Force Quantitative Nanomechanical Mapping (Peak Force QNM) of the composite films in air indicated that the elastic modulus of the film increased when the film deposited had a higher Mefp‐1 concentration. It was also noted that the nature of the outermost layer can affect bulk morphology and surface mechanical properties of the film.
The QCM‐D study of Mefp‐1 on an iron substrate showed that Mefp‐1 adsorbs at a high rate and changes its conformation with increasing adsorption time. The QCM‐D and in situ Peak Force QNM measurements showed that the addition of Fe3+ ions causes a transition in the single Mefp‐1 layer from an extended and soft layer to a denser and stiffer layer. In situ ATR‐FTIR and Confocal Raman Microscopy (CRM) analyses revealed complex formation between Fe3+ and catechol groups in Mefp‐1. Moreover, optical microscopy, SEM and AFM characterization of the Mefp‐1/ceria composite film formed on carbon steel showed micron‐size aggregates rich in Mefp‐1 and ceria, and a nanostructure of well dispersed ceria particles in the film. The CRM analysis confirmed the presence of Mefp‐1/Fe complexes in the film. Electrochemical impedance microscopy and potentiodynamic polarization measurements showed that the Mefp‐1/ceria composite film can provide corrosion protection for carbon steel, and that the protection efficiency increases with exposure time.
Composite coatings of 10 μm thickness composed of a UV‐curing PEA resin and a small amount of conductive polymer and ceria nanoparticles were coated on carbon steel. The conductive polymer (PAni) was synthesized with phosphoric acid (PA) as the dopant by chemical oxidative polymerization. The ATR‐FTIR and SEM analyses confirmed that the added particles were well dispersed in the coatings. Electrochemical measurements during long exposure in 0.1 M NaCl solution, including open circuit potential (OCP) and EIS, were performed to investigate the protective performance of the coatings. The results showed that adding ceria nanoparticles can improve the barrier properties of the coating, and adding PAni‐PA can lead to active protection of the coating. Adding PAni‐PA and ceria nanoparticles simultaneously in the coating can improve the protection and stability of the composite coating, providing excellent corrosion protection for carbon steel.


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Surprised is an understatement when I heard my phone ding, alerting me to a new email, and then I read these words in the headline - "Congrats - Your PA Has Arrived!"
Five days people! We were expecting 2-4 weeks.
So this means that the CCCWA pre-approves us to adopt M, they agree to complete the review of our dossier, and now her name is attached to our family. Yay!
Now we wait for the LSC, the formal referral of M to us. Once we sign that, it's set, and that is when I can officially introduce her to you. Right now they are processing these between 5-12 weeks. Upon receipt of the LSC, the estimated time for travel is 3-5 months. So, we could potentially be bringing her home in January!? Oh what a Happy New Year that would be!
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Man cave dwellers
Author Kent Russell's book of essays explores some extreme ideas of masculinity
For a series of essays on masculinity, collected into the new book "I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son" (Knopf, March 2015), author Kent Russell spent time with such hypermasculine types as a snake handler who claims to have made himself immune to venom and whom Russell dares to endure five bites in 48 hours from the most venomous snakes on the planet; an aged former hockey player once known for his ferocity against other players and now living in a nursing home; and a raggedy band of "juggalos," or followers (mostly angry, poor and white) of the horror-core band Insane Clown Posse.
The book also details Russell's challenging relationship with his own father, who stands less than 5-foot-5 but makes up in nervous energy what he lacks in height: "In crowds he puffs his chest and fixes his face but walks too fast to be called assured. He has about him a forest-floor anticness. ... He measures himself by the tape of a world that, he believes, looks upon him with amused contempt and pity."
Among these memorable characters, Russell examines the idea of manliness.
Russell, who lives in New York City, will be at the University at Albany on Thursday to read from his work and lead an informal seminar, as part of the New York State Writers Institute series of visiting writers.
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If you go
Kent Russell
What: Journalist and essayist Russell reads from his new book "I Am Sorry to Have Raised a Timid Son" and leads an informal seminar.
When: 4:15 p.m. seminar, 8 p.m. reading Thursday
Where: Both events will be held in the Standish Room, Science Library, Uptown Campus, University at Albany.
Note: Free and open to the public.
Q: Where did the title come from?
A: The title is a quote from Daniel Boone. It's what Boone (allegedly) said to his son in order to shame him into military service, whereupon he (the son) promptly died.
Q: Did the essays in this book start out as separate essays, or was the idea to write a book-length exploration of masculinity?
A: I was working a day job at Yeshiva University, using my downtime to report and write stories — but, subconsciously, I was always chasing the same subject matter: ill-tempered white dudes and their strategies for coping with the loss of power. Subconsciously, I was always writing the book.
Q: Tell me about how your height and how having a mild case of Marfan's syndrome (a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue) have influenced your self-esteem.
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Q: It seems your father relaxed his rigid standards about masculinity a little bit, to keep you safe. Rather than trying to strong-arm you into military service, he convinced a friend of yours from the neighborhood to join the Army (and get deployed to Afghanistan, where he was almost, but not quite, killed). If you were to have a son, what do you feel you would try to teach him about masculinity?
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As the sister of the Kjallan emperor, Celeste cannot choose where to bestow her heart....
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As the sister of the Kjallan emperor, Celeste cannot choose where to bestow her heart....
The imperial princess has been offered in marriage to the Prince of Inya as part of an alliance needed to ensure Kjall's military prowess. And despite having been hurt in the past by men using her to gain power, Celeste finds herself falling for the passionate fire mage.
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As a new student, Katie Griswold auditioned for and accepted to the Augustana Choir, which, she says "was a big, big thing for me."
That first taste of music performance at the college level encouraged her to take on others: Chamber Singers, academic chorus, and the Ascension Ringers handbell choir for some variety.
"Katie is the kind of student that we love to have here, someone who embraces cross-training: being able to learn to sing and perform in multiple styles of music,'" said Sangeetha Rayapati, music professor.
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France is one of those popular destinations where you know that if you want to enjoy a certain lifestyle and cultural enrichment with all of the food and drink that is available throughout the regions, you might decide that you want to make your visit more permanent.
If you are thinking about moving to France here is a look at how to make that happen and what things you need to know before you take the plunge. This includes an insight into the sort of bureaucratic hurdles you might have to negotiate, plus some tips on getting a visa, opening a bank account and finding a property.
Time for some patience
Once you have decided to start a new life or set up a business in France you will need to start making all the necessary arrangements with the paperwork so that you can turn that dream into a reality.
Probably the most noticeable aspect about the French is that this is a country where bureaucracy is engrained in the culture and just when you think you have seen all the forms you can manage to fill in there will probably be some more paperwork along shortly.
The amount of bureaucracy that you encounter may well depend on how complex your situation is and what you want to do when you arrive in France.
Some things are more straightforward than others in the country. For example, you shouldn't encounter that many problems if you use a site like Drivek to source a motor vehicle.
The main thing to remember in terms of applying for your visa and finding a property to live in is to show patience and expect to take some time completing the task and filling in all the paperwork. If it goes through quicker than expected, that is a bonus.
Getting your visa
Your starting point in this process should be to visit the French Embassy website and then navigate to the relevant consulate appropriate to your current location.
You will be invited to book an appointment and guided to the paperwork that you need to fill in ready for your personal appearance.
It is not uncommon for each French consulate to have its own variation on the documents you need, although the general information needed to justify approving your visa will be the same.
Setting up a bank account
Once you have successfully negotiated the residency status aspect of your move it is time to sort out a bank account.
The best tip here from people who have been down this route previously is to get your application for an account in as soon as possible, as there will be yet another mountain of paperwork to fill in and documents that you will be asked to produce, including things like proof of income and your tax return details.
French banks will liaise with the IRS and other tax authorities and once everything is considered to be in order with your application, it could still take at least another 14 business days before you even get a final decision, let alone a bank card.
This is why you need to apply for a bank account as soon as it is feasible to do so, as it will take some time before you are in a position to carry out banking transactions with your own account in France.
Somewhere to stay
There is a definite process that you normally have to follow when moving to France and until you complete each step you can't move forward.
A good example of this would be if you were attempting to rent a property in the country to start with, before considering the idea of buying something once you have settled into your new life and surroundings.
In order to sign a lease you will need the confirmation of your residency status and in addition to your visa, you will also need to have your bank account open. So you can't secure a rental property before sorting out the other items first.
You might also be frustrated by the diligence displayed by property owners and their agents before granting you a lease to rent their property, but it is worth remembering that it is a complicated and time-consuming process (not really surprising when you think about it) if they need to evict you.
This is the reason why they will want to ensure you are the right tenant before agreeing to let you take the property.
France is a fantastic cultural gem that is justifiably proud of its heritage and lifestyle and it is perfectly reasonable to expect them to protect these attributes. If that means plenty of paperwork to negotiate before they welcome you as a permanent resident, so be it.
Marco Marlia is the CEO and co-founder of MotorK, the most important lead generation company in Italy for the automotive industry. He holds a degree in Economics, Financial Markets, and Institutions from Bocconi University of Milan, Italy. He started his first professional experience during College working for Merrill Lynch IPCG. Later he co-founded several companies like DriveK a unique car configurator for people choosing a car across Europe. DealerK is the branch of MotorK devoted to car dealers with over 2.000 clients and it's the only automotive business in Italy certified as a Google Premium Partner. Marco Marlia is the co-author of the following books: Oltre Wikipedia (Beyond Wikipedia) and E-learning e Piccole e Medie Imprese (E-learning and small and medium-sized enterprises).


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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Well, I haven't gotten very far with anything, except moving. I suffered a 3-week set back due to a sprained foot, but I have been walking to and from work for the past week and a half. One way is two miles up hill, that's in the morning, and then it's two miles downhill coming home. I can't believe it, but now I look forward to walking in the morning. Like right now, I have this feeling of anticipation, like an excited, "wow, I get to walk tomorrow morning." That thought makes me happy! I used to dread exercise. But I think the idea that I am going somewhere that I have to go, and not just in a circle, has worked wonders for my attitude. Even when I drive places I do to like to back track. I also feel good because I am not using gasoline. We moved the office three years ago from downtown to the suburbs because of the wasted time commuting and increasing crime.
Anyway, I am eating better, drinking more water, drinking "naked juices" those are really good, and feeling much better over-all. I should be losing some of my winter blubber as I continue. Right now, I am just happy being excited to continue....
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I've tried everything else to lose weight, but have never heard of "Naked Juices". Good luck with your mission.
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They say eyes are windows into the soul. How is it that something so small on the body can speak so much? In a simple glance, you can see thoughts hidden behind them.
No need to see the mouth, the nose, or any other part of the body.
All you need to see is the eyes, or just one eye, to understand an emotion.
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7 Celebrities You Wouldn't Recognise Without Their Signature Look
I sometimes wonder if I should have pursued a career in fashion. Those who have been to one or more fashion schools to get fashion merchandising degrees must be very up-to-date with the latest designer jeans brand and custom glasses. I almost envy their ability to turn a simple outfit into something awesome by pairing it with pretty silver necklaces and classy red carpet dresses.
Speaking of fashion, the celebrities that we've come to love have of course got their own stylists who help them look their best. Usually though, they take on a signature look and that's what makes them different from the rest. But what happens when you take that signature look away? Well, things get kind of awkward.
1. Marilyn Manson
Without make-up, Marilyn Manson is unrecognisable.
2. Matthew McConaughey
Matthew looks like a totally different person with a moustache, right?
3. Joaquin Phoenix
He's a lovely young man when cleanly shaved – but what is this beard nonsense?
4. Melanie Martinez
Strip the make-up and the gimmicks and Melanie Martinez is just as beautiful.
Over the page, see Kesha's face without glitter. What? Could it be true? It most certainly can.
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