looking for work in paris france?
I am in france for 3 months visiting my fiance. would like to work a bit while i am here. does anyone have sugeestions? Only thing i dont speak french yet. anything would be helpfull
Paris - 3 Answers
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Sorry, you cannot work in France. It is the same thing as illegal aliens working in the USA; the French will not hire you. Have fun and forget working France.
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The only thing you might be able to do would be to pick up some English tutoring work or private child care - definitely off the economy.
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noble one you can work in France as long as you are from a country from with in the EU ... your chances are very slim though due to the language barriers ... the french consider jobs for the french are for french only and very very rarely use foreign labour .... i would rate your chances as 5 out of a 100 in getting a job due to you not speaking french ... also they really are not keen on black people i say this only if your British and used to our ways .. in France my Friend its a whole new ball game and have seen their racism 1st hand .. they are about 30 years behind the UK on those matters .hope this helps and good luck
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
How do I find a family to stay with in Paris
How do I find a family to stay with in Paris?
I would like to go to work in Paris when I'm done with pastry school. Does anyone know how I can go about finding a family to live with and rent a room. Craig's List has gotten a little scary.
Paris - 2 Answers
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Try going to websites such as http://www.housesitters.org or other house sitting sites where, for exchange of i.e. taking care of a cat, you stay for free.
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www.housecarers.com you can housesit for people if you don't want to pay for lodging!
I would like to go to work in Paris when I'm done with pastry school. Does anyone know how I can go about finding a family to live with and rent a room. Craig's List has gotten a little scary.
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Try going to websites such as http://www.housesitters.org or other house sitting sites where, for exchange of i.e. taking care of a cat, you stay for free.
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www.housecarers.com you can housesit for people if you don't want to pay for lodging!
Monday, December 7, 2009
How much do english teachers in Paris make
How much do english teachers in Paris make?
So I'm doing a geography project on Paris, and I have to make a brochure, which purpose is to attract english teachers to come and work in Paris. I need to know the starting and maximum salary of a English teacher. Thanks :)
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Euros 900 gross per month.
So I'm doing a geography project on Paris, and I have to make a brochure, which purpose is to attract english teachers to come and work in Paris. I need to know the starting and maximum salary of a English teacher. Thanks :)
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Euros 900 gross per month.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
How can I find a family to rent a room from while living in Paris
How can I find a family to rent a room from while living in Paris?
I would like to go to work in Paris when I'm done with pastry school. Does anyone know how I can go about finding a family to live with and rent a room. Craig's List has gotten a little scary.
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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You are right about Craigslist - all I see now is how many different scams are being operated on there and so many people falling foul of them. Also to be honest, Craiglist just isn't used in Europe by the vast majority. I only ever heard of it after seeing it on Yahoo Answers! Anyway re your direct question - I saw it wasn't answered, and although I can't help specifically, I would advise you to place it again in the section specifically for France. There are a lot of regular's answering there and they give really good answers for France and Paris specific questions. When you enter the question again, make sure to check the category it is placed in (below when placing a question), so instead of > Travel > Europe (Continental) > Other - Europe Make sure you place it in > Travel > France > Paris Good luck to you :0)
I would like to go to work in Paris when I'm done with pastry school. Does anyone know how I can go about finding a family to live with and rent a room. Craig's List has gotten a little scary.
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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You are right about Craigslist - all I see now is how many different scams are being operated on there and so many people falling foul of them. Also to be honest, Craiglist just isn't used in Europe by the vast majority. I only ever heard of it after seeing it on Yahoo Answers! Anyway re your direct question - I saw it wasn't answered, and although I can't help specifically, I would advise you to place it again in the section specifically for France. There are a lot of regular's answering there and they give really good answers for France and Paris specific questions. When you enter the question again, make sure to check the category it is placed in (below when placing a question), so instead of > Travel > Europe (Continental) > Other - Europe Make sure you place it in > Travel > France > Paris Good luck to you :0)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Where to work in Paris
Where to work in Paris?
I'm 18 and looking for a summer job. By that time i will have done A level french so my french will be of a good standard (but definitely not fluent - which is why i want to work in france). Any suggestions of a good job which would be ideal for my french level? Thanks x
Paris - 4 Answers
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You could work as an au pair! I was thinking of working in Paris myself as a au pair!
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You could be a bartender in an English/Irish pub as you're a native speaker. They'
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Where you are you from, hunnybuny? You might not even be allowed to work in France. And even if you are, it isn't that easy to find a job - temporary or permanent. You might get lucky, just don't expect much.
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Hey hunnybunny, One of the biggest recruiters of foreigners to Paris is of course Disneyland. They provide a decent wage, accommodation and some travel expenses. Disneyland is 35 minutes by train from Paris and so the city is very accessible. This is quite likely to be your best shot :) Hope this blog helps - it is about the entire application and interview process and about improving your French. Follow it to see more about visas, problems with moving and eventually, day to day work in Disneyland and in France itself. Good luck and enjoy! http://chrissiefindisneyland.blogspot.com/
I'm 18 and looking for a summer job. By that time i will have done A level french so my french will be of a good standard (but definitely not fluent - which is why i want to work in france). Any suggestions of a good job which would be ideal for my french level? Thanks x
Paris - 4 Answers
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You could work as an au pair! I was thinking of working in Paris myself as a au pair!
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You could be a bartender in an English/Irish pub as you're a native speaker. They'
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Where you are you from, hunnybuny? You might not even be allowed to work in France. And even if you are, it isn't that easy to find a job - temporary or permanent. You might get lucky, just don't expect much.
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Hey hunnybunny, One of the biggest recruiters of foreigners to Paris is of course Disneyland. They provide a decent wage, accommodation and some travel expenses. Disneyland is 35 minutes by train from Paris and so the city is very accessible. This is quite likely to be your best shot :) Hope this blog helps - it is about the entire application and interview process and about improving your French. Follow it to see more about visas, problems with moving and eventually, day to day work in Disneyland and in France itself. Good luck and enjoy! http://chrissiefindisneyland.blogspot.com/
Saturday, November 14, 2009
In jeremih's song down on me do they say "what you work in paris?" or "what you work at bally's
In jeremih's song down on me do they say "what you work in paris?" or "what you work at bally's?" ?
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I think it's Bally's since he references her body afterwards.
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no it says " have u been workin out ya look at your physic"
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He says, "What you work at Ballys? Look at your physique."
Rap and Hip-Hop - 3 Answers
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I think it's Bally's since he references her body afterwards.
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no it says " have u been workin out ya look at your physic"
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He says, "What you work at Ballys? Look at your physique."
Saturday, November 7, 2009
i am an indian software professional. I would like to work in paris/uk.
i am an indian software professional. I would like to work in paris/uk.?
What is the procedure for applying in these countries?
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1. Get educated in a career that isn't called "software professional." There's no such thing.
What is the procedure for applying in these countries?
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1. Get educated in a career that isn't called "software professional." There's no such thing.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Travel to paris with a Work permit in UK
Travel to paris with a Work permit in UK?
Hi, I'm from india. I have a Work permit to stay in UK. I always wanted to visit paris. Does anyone know if i need a separate visa to visit paris or will a work permit to UK do as it is a part of european union?
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You need a tourist visa but they'll give it easily
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UK is not part of Schengen so you need a separate visa to visit France
Hi, I'm from india. I have a Work permit to stay in UK. I always wanted to visit paris. Does anyone know if i need a separate visa to visit paris or will a work permit to UK do as it is a part of european union?
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You need a tourist visa but they'll give it easily
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UK is not part of Schengen so you need a separate visa to visit France
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Can i join an MBA program in Paris without work experience
Can i join an MBA program in Paris without work experience?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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ithink u cant join any MBA program without work eperience except India
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One way to find out is to use the Official MBA Guide, fill out your data form, locate schools in Paris and use the Guide to send them a pre-application form. The schools will let you know if they are interested in you. There are some MBA programs designed specifically for students with little or no work experience. They are also in the Official MBA Guide.
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ithink u cant join any MBA program without work eperience except India
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One way to find out is to use the Official MBA Guide, fill out your data form, locate schools in Paris and use the Guide to send them a pre-application form. The schools will let you know if they are interested in you. There are some MBA programs designed specifically for students with little or no work experience. They are also in the Official MBA Guide.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Will my iPhone work in Paris
Will my iPhone work in Paris?
Hi, was wondering about using cell phones in foreign countries. I'm from the U.S and going to Paris. If you text to the U.S is there an extra fee etc. Thanks!
Paris - 5 Answers
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It depends on what network you're on. But there will always be fees. If your phone is from the U.K or Europe, then the charges will be lower, but the charges could be in excess of $5.00 a minute for calling.
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Yes you can! They will charge you roaming fees though
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You will be charged more for texting / calling from the continent to the US. Ask you current phone service provider the best way of using your phone while abroad. Be careful this could be from a dew dollars to 10's of dollars for a call. It can become very expensive.
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Lots of ways u can do this, u can arrange that u can have ur cellphone temporarily be on a French cellphone network, or if j will be in a wifi zone, their r tons of apps that will allow u to call and text either cheaply or free. If u r bringing ur laptop u can buy a magicjack which allows u to get a us number and then travel the world and use the same number Magicjack.com Good luck
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If you are on t-mobile/at&t it would cost about $1.70 per minute and $1 a text. All tariffs are around the same.
Hi, was wondering about using cell phones in foreign countries. I'm from the U.S and going to Paris. If you text to the U.S is there an extra fee etc. Thanks!
Paris - 5 Answers
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It depends on what network you're on. But there will always be fees. If your phone is from the U.K or Europe, then the charges will be lower, but the charges could be in excess of $5.00 a minute for calling.
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Yes you can! They will charge you roaming fees though
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You will be charged more for texting / calling from the continent to the US. Ask you current phone service provider the best way of using your phone while abroad. Be careful this could be from a dew dollars to 10's of dollars for a call. It can become very expensive.
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Lots of ways u can do this, u can arrange that u can have ur cellphone temporarily be on a French cellphone network, or if j will be in a wifi zone, their r tons of apps that will allow u to call and text either cheaply or free. If u r bringing ur laptop u can buy a magicjack which allows u to get a us number and then travel the world and use the same number Magicjack.com Good luck
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If you are on t-mobile/at&t it would cost about $1.70 per minute and $1 a text. All tariffs are around the same.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
how does metro pass work in paris? whats the cheapest way to travel in paris
how does metro pass work in paris? whats the cheapest way to travel in paris?
France - 5 Answers
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you can buy single tickets or book of 10 tickets metro pass ("carte orange") works by week or month. Careful: not 7 days, but a week (Monday to Sun I think but check it out), so buy at the beginning, not at the end. also tourist passes for 1, 3, or 5 days cheapest and best way is the subway (metro). goes everywhere, fast (if no strike). One ticket takes you anywhere inside Paris, you can spend the day in the subway with 1 ticket as long as you don't come out
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In general, the metro is the easiest and cheapest way to get from place to place. The weakly and monthly pass system is a little complicated, and some of the passes require a passport photo. See the following link: http://goeurope.about.com/cs/paris/qt/carte_orange.htm If you buy a "carnet" you get 10 one-way metro tickets that allow transfers (good for any travel inside Paris, but not to Versailles or outside Paris) for a much lower price than individual tickets. They have automatic ticket machines that have an English language option that take Visa cards (if you have your 4 digit PIN). I hope you have a good trip.
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You have different metro passes: The unlimited daily travel "Mobilis" card (starts at 5.40 euros depending on the metro zones); the inlimited weekly or monthly "Carte Orange" (starts at 15.70 euros for the weekly card and 51.50 euros for the monthly card; the "Paris Visite" pass with options for 1, 2, 3 or 5 unlimited travel days (various prices starting at 8.35 euros). The metro is the cheapest transport option in Paris. It costs 1.40 euro per ticket, and 10.40 euros for a book of 10 tickets. Equally cheap are Paris buses. They cost the same and accept the same tickets as the metro. I have a detailed explanation of all your options on my Web site http://www.myparistrips.com
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Since you've already gotten answers on how the metro pass works, I'll answer your second question. The cheapest, and most enjoyable, way to travel is walking. It's beautiful to see all the shops and just everything you will pass. When I go there with my family we walk about 5 miles a day, and don't get tired. We dn't go sightseeing, we just like the French atmosphere. We go there for about a month every year. But if you are going somewhere like Notre Dame then I would suggest metro, but you should always take a chance to walk around and look at the city.
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the metro is cheapest- i really liked the metro, it was fast and efficient. There are different lines so you should get a metro map to see which stops you need to go to. ITs AWESOME THOUGH!!!!!
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you can buy single tickets or book of 10 tickets metro pass ("carte orange") works by week or month. Careful: not 7 days, but a week (Monday to Sun I think but check it out), so buy at the beginning, not at the end. also tourist passes for 1, 3, or 5 days cheapest and best way is the subway (metro). goes everywhere, fast (if no strike). One ticket takes you anywhere inside Paris, you can spend the day in the subway with 1 ticket as long as you don't come out
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In general, the metro is the easiest and cheapest way to get from place to place. The weakly and monthly pass system is a little complicated, and some of the passes require a passport photo. See the following link: http://goeurope.about.com/cs/paris/qt/carte_orange.htm If you buy a "carnet" you get 10 one-way metro tickets that allow transfers (good for any travel inside Paris, but not to Versailles or outside Paris) for a much lower price than individual tickets. They have automatic ticket machines that have an English language option that take Visa cards (if you have your 4 digit PIN). I hope you have a good trip.
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You have different metro passes: The unlimited daily travel "Mobilis" card (starts at 5.40 euros depending on the metro zones); the inlimited weekly or monthly "Carte Orange" (starts at 15.70 euros for the weekly card and 51.50 euros for the monthly card; the "Paris Visite" pass with options for 1, 2, 3 or 5 unlimited travel days (various prices starting at 8.35 euros). The metro is the cheapest transport option in Paris. It costs 1.40 euro per ticket, and 10.40 euros for a book of 10 tickets. Equally cheap are Paris buses. They cost the same and accept the same tickets as the metro. I have a detailed explanation of all your options on my Web site http://www.myparistrips.com
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Since you've already gotten answers on how the metro pass works, I'll answer your second question. The cheapest, and most enjoyable, way to travel is walking. It's beautiful to see all the shops and just everything you will pass. When I go there with my family we walk about 5 miles a day, and don't get tired. We dn't go sightseeing, we just like the French atmosphere. We go there for about a month every year. But if you are going somewhere like Notre Dame then I would suggest metro, but you should always take a chance to walk around and look at the city.
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the metro is cheapest- i really liked the metro, it was fast and efficient. There are different lines so you should get a metro map to see which stops you need to go to. ITs AWESOME THOUGH!!!!!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Work in disneyland Paris without having french
Work in disneyland Paris without having french?
Can you work in Disneyland Paris without being able to speak fluent French? I was thinking of going ther and working for the summer...has anyone done it?
Other - France - 4 Answers
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um no. can you work at Disneyworld without speaking fluent english?
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Suggest you read the following link on the Disneyland Paris website. I would think that French is a must. http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en
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I don't think you would need to know fluent french, only maybe a few phrases. hello = bonjour. how are you? = comment ça va? very good = tres bien. not bad = pas mal. thank you = merci. do you speak english? = parlez vous anglais? yes = oui. no = non. and you = et toi. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 = un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, nerf, dix. there's probably some other stuff you need to know, but that's just the basic stuff. I'm only learning as well, but I know pretty good basic french. maybe get some books, I think the lonely planet ones are good. my grandma and grandpa got one when they went to paris and it has everything in it! if you do decide to go, enjoy your trip!
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No, you'd have to know French. And even if you could, you'd find life very frustrating, not being able to communicate with anybody but tourists.
Can you work in Disneyland Paris without being able to speak fluent French? I was thinking of going ther and working for the summer...has anyone done it?
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um no. can you work at Disneyworld without speaking fluent english?
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Suggest you read the following link on the Disneyland Paris website. I would think that French is a must. http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en
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I don't think you would need to know fluent french, only maybe a few phrases. hello = bonjour. how are you? = comment ça va? very good = tres bien. not bad = pas mal. thank you = merci. do you speak english? = parlez vous anglais? yes = oui. no = non. and you = et toi. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 = un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, nerf, dix. there's probably some other stuff you need to know, but that's just the basic stuff. I'm only learning as well, but I know pretty good basic french. maybe get some books, I think the lonely planet ones are good. my grandma and grandpa got one when they went to paris and it has everything in it! if you do decide to go, enjoy your trip!
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No, you'd have to know French. And even if you could, you'd find life very frustrating, not being able to communicate with anybody but tourists.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Will my phone work abroad, Paris and Belgium? Please help
Will my phone work abroad, Paris and Belgium? Please help!?
I have a Samsung Tocco Lite GT-S5230 and im going to Paris and Belgium in a week and i need to use my phone and im not sure if i can use it there? I'm with Orange network and i've tried looking on their website but they wont give the make of my phone, so if anyone knows of can find me out it would be a big help and i would be very grateful :) Oh and i'm on pay as you go ? Thanks xx Oh and i live in england :)
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Yes it will work but be aware when you get home expect a major bill since using an American cell phone in France can cost up t0 $40.00 a minute
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Yes through roaming your phone can work in any country in the world but it's so expensive & that's the only problem for roaming.However,to know roaming price for Oranges open the link below: www2.orange.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=OUKPage&cid=1123171272053&pagename=PersonalIR
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Hi Your phone should work in France and Belgium, as the Samsung Tocco Lite is a quad band phone and roaming is available on our Pay As You Go Service in those countries. You can find details of our call charges for France and Belgium on our website at http://www.orange.co.uk/abroad I hope this helps. Darren from Orange Helpers Twitter: http://twitter.com/orangehelpers Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OrangeUK
I have a Samsung Tocco Lite GT-S5230 and im going to Paris and Belgium in a week and i need to use my phone and im not sure if i can use it there? I'm with Orange network and i've tried looking on their website but they wont give the make of my phone, so if anyone knows of can find me out it would be a big help and i would be very grateful :) Oh and i'm on pay as you go ? Thanks xx Oh and i live in england :)
Cell Phones & Plans - 3 Answers
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Yes it will work but be aware when you get home expect a major bill since using an American cell phone in France can cost up t0 $40.00 a minute
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Yes through roaming your phone can work in any country in the world but it's so expensive & that's the only problem for roaming.However,to know roaming price for Oranges open the link below: www2.orange.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=OUKPage&cid=1123171272053&pagename=PersonalIR
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Hi Your phone should work in France and Belgium, as the Samsung Tocco Lite is a quad band phone and roaming is available on our Pay As You Go Service in those countries. You can find details of our call charges for France and Belgium on our website at http://www.orange.co.uk/abroad I hope this helps. Darren from Orange Helpers Twitter: http://twitter.com/orangehelpers Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OrangeUK
Monday, September 14, 2009
Live in Paris... work in london
Live in Paris... work in london?
Is it possible to live around Paris and commute to london? how many hours would it be (average) with public transportation?
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You don't have time for anything but Eurostar. Dp London 05:34 ar Paris 09:23. Fare US$50.50 Dp Paris 18:16 ar London 19:58. Fare US$92.50 What you'll need is a flat right across the street from the London train station. But for $150/day less, you could live in Paris. If somebody said they'd pay me $150/day to live in Paris, well, that's a no-brainer! LOL
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Possible? Yes. However it would be ridiculous and stupid to commute like that on a daily basis. The eurostar train that runs between Paris and London takes 2 and a half hours and costs £150 which is equivalent to $300USD.
Is it possible to live around Paris and commute to london? how many hours would it be (average) with public transportation?
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You don't have time for anything but Eurostar. Dp London 05:34 ar Paris 09:23. Fare US$50.50 Dp Paris 18:16 ar London 19:58. Fare US$92.50 What you'll need is a flat right across the street from the London train station. But for $150/day less, you could live in Paris. If somebody said they'd pay me $150/day to live in Paris, well, that's a no-brainer! LOL
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Possible? Yes. However it would be ridiculous and stupid to commute like that on a daily basis. The eurostar train that runs between Paris and London takes 2 and a half hours and costs £150 which is equivalent to $300USD.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Where do people in Paris work? ie. Which districts...etc
Where do people in Paris work? ie. Which districts...etc.?
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Just like any city, depending on what they do for a living, people pretty much work everywhere. But, La Defense is the the big business district and most of the product-oriented companies are located in the suburbs. Montparnasse is a business center in the city limits but most jobs in the inner city are service-oriented, like, restaurants, hotels, banks, boutiques and department stores, etc.
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Just like any city, depending on what they do for a living, people pretty much work everywhere. But, La Defense is the the big business district and most of the product-oriented companies are located in the suburbs. Montparnasse is a business center in the city limits but most jobs in the inner city are service-oriented, like, restaurants, hotels, banks, boutiques and department stores, etc.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Does anyone know how to get english-speaking jobs (rather not do au pair work) in Paris
Does anyone know how to get english-speaking jobs (rather not do au pair work) in Paris?
France - 1 Answers
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yes, you could apply to be a english language instructor, if you are a native english-speaker that is.
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yes, you could apply to be a english language instructor, if you are a native english-speaker that is.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Can I work in Paris, France if I have a student visa? How much can I earn per hour? Is French necessary 4 work
Can I work in Paris, France if I have a student visa? How much can I earn per hour? Is French necessary 4 work
Paris - 2 Answers
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French law allows international students to work no more than 884 hours in a given year if they have a residency permit and are enrolled in an institution that participates in the student health plan of the French social protection system (Sécurité Sociale). Participating institutions include all universities, most schools of engineering and business, some schools of French as a foreign language (such as the Alliance Française of Paris for programs of 3 months or more). You will need a written offer of employment when you apply for temporary employment authorization, which you must do before working with a student visa. Last I heard the minimum wage in France is €8.44 per hour. Few jobs exist for people who do not speak French.
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Yes you can under certain conditions and the law changed two years ago to make it easier for both the student and the employer: now (since 7/1/07) foreign students NO LONGER NEED AN EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION and they can work up to 964 hours a year. You only need to show the employer your Student Residency card (Carte de séjour - mention étudiant) which you can & must apply for at the local prefecture if you have a long-term student visa. http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/F2713.xhtml?&n=Etrangers%20en%20France&l=N8&n=Travail%20des%20%C3%A9trangers%20&l=N107 (It's in French, can't find any updated document in English) Minimum wage is now 8.71 € gross, which means a net of 6.84 € (gross minus 21.5% for social charges). You'll have no income tax to pay on that. http://www.lentreprise.com/outils/indice-chiffre/article/11263.html (Next increase should be on January 1 instead of the traditional date of July 1 as it is now the case. It is increased at least once a year, usually more often)
Paris - 2 Answers
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French law allows international students to work no more than 884 hours in a given year if they have a residency permit and are enrolled in an institution that participates in the student health plan of the French social protection system (Sécurité Sociale). Participating institutions include all universities, most schools of engineering and business, some schools of French as a foreign language (such as the Alliance Française of Paris for programs of 3 months or more). You will need a written offer of employment when you apply for temporary employment authorization, which you must do before working with a student visa. Last I heard the minimum wage in France is €8.44 per hour. Few jobs exist for people who do not speak French.
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Yes you can under certain conditions and the law changed two years ago to make it easier for both the student and the employer: now (since 7/1/07) foreign students NO LONGER NEED AN EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION and they can work up to 964 hours a year. You only need to show the employer your Student Residency card (Carte de séjour - mention étudiant) which you can & must apply for at the local prefecture if you have a long-term student visa. http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/F2713.xhtml?&n=Etrangers%20en%20France&l=N8&n=Travail%20des%20%C3%A9trangers%20&l=N107 (It's in French, can't find any updated document in English) Minimum wage is now 8.71 € gross, which means a net of 6.84 € (gross minus 21.5% for social charges). You'll have no income tax to pay on that. http://www.lentreprise.com/outils/indice-chiffre/article/11263.html (Next increase should be on January 1 instead of the traditional date of July 1 as it is now the case. It is increased at least once a year, usually more often)
Friday, August 14, 2009
Will my Cingular Blackberry 8800 work in Paris
Will my Cingular Blackberry 8800 work in Paris?
I'm going to Paris next weekend and wondering if I should bring my phone or not. And if so, whether it will cost a fortune to use.
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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The answer to both questions is yes, however you do have another less expensive option and that is to get Cingular to "Unlock" your phone. In order to do that you must contact Cingular directly and request the unlock (it takes 3-5 business days) Once your phone is unlocked when you get to France purchase an Orange France SIM card and put it in your phone. The coverage map below details where you will have service and how strong it is. If you choose to use Cingular and not unlock your phone you will pay anywhere from $0.99 per minute up to $1.29 per minute. http://www.gsmworld.com/cgi-bin/ni_map.pl?cc=fr&net=fr Good luck
I'm going to Paris next weekend and wondering if I should bring my phone or not. And if so, whether it will cost a fortune to use.
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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The answer to both questions is yes, however you do have another less expensive option and that is to get Cingular to "Unlock" your phone. In order to do that you must contact Cingular directly and request the unlock (it takes 3-5 business days) Once your phone is unlocked when you get to France purchase an Orange France SIM card and put it in your phone. The coverage map below details where you will have service and how strong it is. If you choose to use Cingular and not unlock your phone you will pay anywhere from $0.99 per minute up to $1.29 per minute. http://www.gsmworld.com/cgi-bin/ni_map.pl?cc=fr&net=fr Good luck
Friday, August 7, 2009
How can i get a work visa in paris
How can i get a work visa in paris?
4 yeasr from now i want to go to school in paris..i can get a student visa but that dosent mean i can work there..so how can i get 1? how long do you wait for a student visa and a work visa for pairs in the united states?
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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maybe if ur lucky gurl but hey if u went to skool and no what ur doing then hey go for it
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go to this page to read about student visa , and to work as well ? you will have to get a work visa , if you find an employer to sponsor you , what does this mean please# for pairs # ? did you perhaps meant : VISA FOR AU PAIR ? Before applying for your visa, please register with CampusFrance. go to this page : it contains all the informations you will need : http://www.info-france-usa.org/visitingfrance/usvisas.asp#12
4 yeasr from now i want to go to school in paris..i can get a student visa but that dosent mean i can work there..so how can i get 1? how long do you wait for a student visa and a work visa for pairs in the united states?
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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maybe if ur lucky gurl but hey if u went to skool and no what ur doing then hey go for it
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go to this page to read about student visa , and to work as well ? you will have to get a work visa , if you find an employer to sponsor you , what does this mean please# for pairs # ? did you perhaps meant : VISA FOR AU PAIR ? Before applying for your visa, please register with CampusFrance. go to this page : it contains all the informations you will need : http://www.info-france-usa.org/visitingfrance/usvisas.asp#12
Saturday, August 1, 2009
If you live in Britain are your only choices of Disneyland parks to work at Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong
If you live in Britain are your only choices of Disneyland parks to work at Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong?
Or can you work at Disneyland, or WDW too in the United States? I'm actually not from Britain i'm curious for a friend. But, are you not supposed to come to the Disneyland and WDW since there's already so many people who want to work there in the U.S.?
Amusement Parks - 5 Answers
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tokyooooooooooo because jet set radio future
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I like Disneyland, yeah.
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Paris becuase i have family there
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You would probably be better off at a Disney park where English is the main language, right? Then you have to deal with getting the proper papers to be able to work abroad. Hong Kong used to belong to Britain; maybe that would be a good choice for you.
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Walt Disney World actively recruits cast members from other countries, especially to work at Epcot. I don't know the process, but perhaps looking at the corporate job openings for Disney
Or can you work at Disneyland, or WDW too in the United States? I'm actually not from Britain i'm curious for a friend. But, are you not supposed to come to the Disneyland and WDW since there's already so many people who want to work there in the U.S.?
Amusement Parks - 5 Answers
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tokyooooooooooo because jet set radio future
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I like Disneyland, yeah.
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Paris becuase i have family there
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You would probably be better off at a Disney park where English is the main language, right? Then you have to deal with getting the proper papers to be able to work abroad. Hong Kong used to belong to Britain; maybe that would be a good choice for you.
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Walt Disney World actively recruits cast members from other countries, especially to work at Epcot. I don't know the process, but perhaps looking at the corporate job openings for Disney
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Will this game from Paris work on an american Wii
Will this game from Paris work on an american Wii?
I got a game for the Wii called Sonic and the Black Knight. Will it work in my wii back in canada??? Also, is there any way i can change the language from french to english??? Thnx!!! If there's a region lock...can i unlock it???
Video & Online Games - 3 Answers
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Probably not. There's probably a region lock...
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No, there is a region lock. Region locks are burnt into the disc. The only way to play it is to use a Wii from EU. Those Wiis have the code to unlock. Canada & US Wiis have a different North America Code
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Unfortunately your american wii is NTSC and only supports NTSC games. Europe games are PAL and only consoles designated to play PAL games will play them. Here is a list of the world and shows which countries use which encoding system. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg/800px-PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg.png Looks like Paris uses PAL and Canada uses NTSC, so you will not be able to play that game.
I got a game for the Wii called Sonic and the Black Knight. Will it work in my wii back in canada??? Also, is there any way i can change the language from french to english??? Thnx!!! If there's a region lock...can i unlock it???
Video & Online Games - 3 Answers
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Probably not. There's probably a region lock...
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No, there is a region lock. Region locks are burnt into the disc. The only way to play it is to use a Wii from EU. Those Wiis have the code to unlock. Canada & US Wiis have a different North America Code
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Unfortunately your american wii is NTSC and only supports NTSC games. Europe games are PAL and only consoles designated to play PAL games will play them. Here is a list of the world and shows which countries use which encoding system. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg/800px-PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg.png Looks like Paris uses PAL and Canada uses NTSC, so you will not be able to play that game.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
I want to work an average job and just live in Paris, what do I need to do
I want to work an average job and just live in Paris, what do I need to do?
I am currently 19 and live in Ontario Canada. I would like to move to Paris and work a job that pays minimum wage, possibly go to school. What do I need to do for this to happen?
Paris - 7 Answers
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learn french, if you dont already no it. Save up some money, and just go. Even if you mess up, how great of a story would that be?
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Assuming you are Canadian, you need to get a work visa. Then hope to Heck you can find a job! (unemployment is high in Europe right now). Most people in Europe don't go to school and work at the same time. Minimum wage isn't going to be enough to live on....you know that, right?
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french people are soooo rude. and there are gypsies and pickpockets. the french crime rate is really bad...
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You won't get a work visa without a job. You need to speak French. You won't be able to work to sustain yourself and go to university at the same time as there's a limit in France on the number of hours a student can work. So, you either find a job and move in or you get a place at a university and manage to get some financial help from your own country (you won't get it from France). In both case you get a visa.
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You will need to get a work visa which requires a confirmed job offer from a valid employee. Students in France are not like students in the US and Canada, as most going to university do not work or only work a few hours. There is a limit on how many hours a student may work, because the government wants dedicated students who are not trying to hold down a full time job to distract them from their studies. Basically, you are either a student, or a worker. If you are a worker, you may need to enter the country under the skilled workers classification which means you have a highly desirable skill, unlikely for a 19 year old. If you are entering on a student visa, you will need confirmation of acceptance to the university you plan on attending and a certain amount of cash ahead of time to prove that you can sustain yourself financially and will not become a burden on the system. French is a must, even in Paris, no one likes accommodating a non-French-speaker in the workplace and you will not get hired anywhere without advanced knowledge of French. Do not expect accommodation or help just because you're a foreigner, people really do detest that here. Perhaps in a better economy you would be in a better position to gain employment or study here, but unemployment rates are high especially for the underskilled.
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CABAL said it all i cant add no more. you have as much chance of a work visa as i have getting one in the usa or Canada. you look after your own and so do we ..
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You'll need a visa and work permit, which typically can only be arranged by finding an employer who will hire you in France, and you must do this before you actually come to France. You can come as a student, but students are allowed to work only very limited hours and cannot make enough to support themselves by working. It is also virtually impossible to live on minimum wage in Paris itself.
I am currently 19 and live in Ontario Canada. I would like to move to Paris and work a job that pays minimum wage, possibly go to school. What do I need to do for this to happen?
Paris - 7 Answers
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learn french, if you dont already no it. Save up some money, and just go. Even if you mess up, how great of a story would that be?
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Assuming you are Canadian, you need to get a work visa. Then hope to Heck you can find a job! (unemployment is high in Europe right now). Most people in Europe don't go to school and work at the same time. Minimum wage isn't going to be enough to live on....you know that, right?
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french people are soooo rude. and there are gypsies and pickpockets. the french crime rate is really bad...
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You won't get a work visa without a job. You need to speak French. You won't be able to work to sustain yourself and go to university at the same time as there's a limit in France on the number of hours a student can work. So, you either find a job and move in or you get a place at a university and manage to get some financial help from your own country (you won't get it from France). In both case you get a visa.
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You will need to get a work visa which requires a confirmed job offer from a valid employee. Students in France are not like students in the US and Canada, as most going to university do not work or only work a few hours. There is a limit on how many hours a student may work, because the government wants dedicated students who are not trying to hold down a full time job to distract them from their studies. Basically, you are either a student, or a worker. If you are a worker, you may need to enter the country under the skilled workers classification which means you have a highly desirable skill, unlikely for a 19 year old. If you are entering on a student visa, you will need confirmation of acceptance to the university you plan on attending and a certain amount of cash ahead of time to prove that you can sustain yourself financially and will not become a burden on the system. French is a must, even in Paris, no one likes accommodating a non-French-speaker in the workplace and you will not get hired anywhere without advanced knowledge of French. Do not expect accommodation or help just because you're a foreigner, people really do detest that here. Perhaps in a better economy you would be in a better position to gain employment or study here, but unemployment rates are high especially for the underskilled.
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CABAL said it all i cant add no more. you have as much chance of a work visa as i have getting one in the usa or Canada. you look after your own and so do we ..
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You'll need a visa and work permit, which typically can only be arranged by finding an employer who will hire you in France, and you must do this before you actually come to France. You can come as a student, but students are allowed to work only very limited hours and cannot make enough to support themselves by working. It is also virtually impossible to live on minimum wage in Paris itself.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
As an American hairstylist looking for work in Paris, France
As an American hairstylist looking for work in Paris, France?
I'm an American hairstylist and was wondering if there are beauty/cosmetology school in Paris that I could attend, if so could you provide me some contact information for them.
Hair - 1 Answers
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They must have yellow pages..
I'm an American hairstylist and was wondering if there are beauty/cosmetology school in Paris that I could attend, if so could you provide me some contact information for them.
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They must have yellow pages..
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Can an american get work in Paris
Can an american get work in Paris?
Wanting to move but need some advice...I have read how hard it is to get a visa but what about the job situation? Even interested in the outer parts...in the country but still within driving to Paris. Thanks!
Other - Europe - 5 Answers
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Employers look for citizens first, and only if they can't find anyone qualified then they will look for foreign applicants. It's the law. So it won't matter what part of France you seek employment.
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A friend of mine worked in Paris for about 3 years, he didn't have to find a job, the company he worked for sent him there. He had grown up in French Canada and spoke French fluently.The problem is that Canadian French is slightly different then the French they speak in France, so they had him pegged as a foreigner almost immediately. Because of that, most of them made it extremely difficult to work with them, and did just about everything they could to make his life miserable. He was ever so glad when his boss told him he could come home. You have been warned.
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It's hard for Americans to get work in Europe. You will have to be a Citizen first, which is hard to get as you know. Then for your competition, not only will you have to compete will Parisians you may have to compete with any person from the 27 EU countries as the EU has a policy. Any person that is a citizen of any of the 27 EU states is granted to live and work freely across the European Union, and Paris is a popular place for work. Good luck anyways! It's still possible even though it's hard.
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Not easily. Yeah, you need a visa. What do you think you can DO?
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The only way you can get work in Paris if you don't have a password from an EU country is if you can get a job with a company in the US and they transfer you to their office in France. For example, an American friend of mine got transferred to Paris with Morgan Stanley, and another got transferred over with Deloitte Or you need to have skills that are in demand and they can't find enough EU citizens to fill the job - usually specialized science, engineering and medical fields. So if you are a brain surgeon you wouldn't have a problem. Or if you were a PhD chemist, nuclear physicist, etc. Or if you get a degree at a French university, you can get a post-study visa that allows you to stay and work for 2 years
Wanting to move but need some advice...I have read how hard it is to get a visa but what about the job situation? Even interested in the outer parts...in the country but still within driving to Paris. Thanks!
Other - Europe - 5 Answers
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Employers look for citizens first, and only if they can't find anyone qualified then they will look for foreign applicants. It's the law. So it won't matter what part of France you seek employment.
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A friend of mine worked in Paris for about 3 years, he didn't have to find a job, the company he worked for sent him there. He had grown up in French Canada and spoke French fluently.The problem is that Canadian French is slightly different then the French they speak in France, so they had him pegged as a foreigner almost immediately. Because of that, most of them made it extremely difficult to work with them, and did just about everything they could to make his life miserable. He was ever so glad when his boss told him he could come home. You have been warned.
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It's hard for Americans to get work in Europe. You will have to be a Citizen first, which is hard to get as you know. Then for your competition, not only will you have to compete will Parisians you may have to compete with any person from the 27 EU countries as the EU has a policy. Any person that is a citizen of any of the 27 EU states is granted to live and work freely across the European Union, and Paris is a popular place for work. Good luck anyways! It's still possible even though it's hard.
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Not easily. Yeah, you need a visa. What do you think you can DO?
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The only way you can get work in Paris if you don't have a password from an EU country is if you can get a job with a company in the US and they transfer you to their office in France. For example, an American friend of mine got transferred to Paris with Morgan Stanley, and another got transferred over with Deloitte Or you need to have skills that are in demand and they can't find enough EU citizens to fill the job - usually specialized science, engineering and medical fields. So if you are a brain surgeon you wouldn't have a problem. Or if you were a PhD chemist, nuclear physicist, etc. Or if you get a degree at a French university, you can get a post-study visa that allows you to stay and work for 2 years
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Volunteer work in Paris
Volunteer work in Paris?
I'm going to Paris in July for ten days. Whil I'm there I'd like to do some volunteer work. Where can I go to get iformation about service projects?
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http://www.globalvolunteers.org/
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Hi Google Local short term Volunteers Paris Good luck.
I'm going to Paris in July for ten days. Whil I'm there I'd like to do some volunteer work. Where can I go to get iformation about service projects?
Community Service - 2 Answers
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http://www.globalvolunteers.org/
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Hi Google Local short term Volunteers Paris Good luck.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
I am a 19 year old student sick of college, how can I live and work in Paris for a year maybe as a waiter
I am a 19 year old student sick of college, how can I live and work in Paris for a year maybe as a waiter?
I just wanna leave the US for a while. I'd like to get a full time job in Paris where I can make enough money to pay for an apartment, food, some spending cash, and occasional trips to other european cities. The only special skills I have is that Im fluent in spanish and I know some high school french, which I would like to improve so I can be fluent. Is there a sane way of doing this or is this something really hard to do? I'm poor by the way (Im a college student)
Studying Abroad - 9 Answers
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try studying abroad. you'd be amazed at how much you end up loving school after you go in a different country...i went to france, it was amazing
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Live your life. If this is what you want to do and it would make you happy, than find a way.
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Work in hotels, you will be given free accomodation, free food and free conveyance and you will earn lots of tips
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stay in collage and then go to Paris. Trust me if you stay in collage then you will get a much better job and get more money to travel.
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i would say go for it... take your american headbands and matching parachute pants and waiter your ass off... just scratch off that whole idea of apartment, food, some spending cash, and occasional trips........ oh and do you like sleeping in alleys?
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take a semester or even a year in paris, earn some extra credits in a diffrent school. but don't leave school all together, you'll never make enough money to support yourself. paris is expensive. and if you are enrolled in a school then you can stay in the dorm which is cheep and may even come with a meal plan. once you are in paris, may i suggest, rich bf... that way you might get to enjoy the glamourus side of europ.
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I've moved around quite a bit over the years and started completely new most of those times. The biggest thing to do is save up enough to last until you can get your first paycheck...not until you get a job, unless they pay you cash. Figure out the exchange rate for our money and their's and find out how much it is to live comfortably for about 1.5-2 months. What would be better is to look for job listings while your here and apply...maybe you can have a job waiting for you. Then factor airfare, food, utilities, spending money. It won't be easy... but it also depends on how much you want it and how agressive your willing to be.
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Get real! The only thing a frenchman would have you doing is a job that involved you naked on your knees. A "silly ass" is what you'd be. A frenchman with economic power over a young american. Grow up.
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Personally I would look on the ESL job boards. Teach english as a second language. There are lots of schools around the world that want any native english speaker with a high school diploma. if you are interested in ESL, take the Cambridge, or CELTA online ESL certificate which will help you get jobs. Just don't pay more than $300 for the certificate course (takes 6 to 8 weeks). www.teachabroad.com www.daveseslcafe.com Not sure if there are any jobs in france, but there are lots of jobs around the world for ESL teachers with high school diplomas. One of the biggest problems with trying for any job in the EU is that you need a EU passport. Unless you have citizenship you are usually screwed. The ESL teaching route works great for ASIA, south america, and africa really well. here is a position in spain, but you need at TEFL certificate (I mentioned it above) http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15301 here is a position in moscow http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15335 here is a position in thailand http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15328 ecquador http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15322
I just wanna leave the US for a while. I'd like to get a full time job in Paris where I can make enough money to pay for an apartment, food, some spending cash, and occasional trips to other european cities. The only special skills I have is that Im fluent in spanish and I know some high school french, which I would like to improve so I can be fluent. Is there a sane way of doing this or is this something really hard to do? I'm poor by the way (Im a college student)
Studying Abroad - 9 Answers
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try studying abroad. you'd be amazed at how much you end up loving school after you go in a different country...i went to france, it was amazing
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Live your life. If this is what you want to do and it would make you happy, than find a way.
3 :
Work in hotels, you will be given free accomodation, free food and free conveyance and you will earn lots of tips
4 :
stay in collage and then go to Paris. Trust me if you stay in collage then you will get a much better job and get more money to travel.
5 :
i would say go for it... take your american headbands and matching parachute pants and waiter your ass off... just scratch off that whole idea of apartment, food, some spending cash, and occasional trips........ oh and do you like sleeping in alleys?
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take a semester or even a year in paris, earn some extra credits in a diffrent school. but don't leave school all together, you'll never make enough money to support yourself. paris is expensive. and if you are enrolled in a school then you can stay in the dorm which is cheep and may even come with a meal plan. once you are in paris, may i suggest, rich bf... that way you might get to enjoy the glamourus side of europ.
7 :
I've moved around quite a bit over the years and started completely new most of those times. The biggest thing to do is save up enough to last until you can get your first paycheck...not until you get a job, unless they pay you cash. Figure out the exchange rate for our money and their's and find out how much it is to live comfortably for about 1.5-2 months. What would be better is to look for job listings while your here and apply...maybe you can have a job waiting for you. Then factor airfare, food, utilities, spending money. It won't be easy... but it also depends on how much you want it and how agressive your willing to be.
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Get real! The only thing a frenchman would have you doing is a job that involved you naked on your knees. A "silly ass" is what you'd be. A frenchman with economic power over a young american. Grow up.
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Personally I would look on the ESL job boards. Teach english as a second language. There are lots of schools around the world that want any native english speaker with a high school diploma. if you are interested in ESL, take the Cambridge, or CELTA online ESL certificate which will help you get jobs. Just don't pay more than $300 for the certificate course (takes 6 to 8 weeks). www.teachabroad.com www.daveseslcafe.com Not sure if there are any jobs in france, but there are lots of jobs around the world for ESL teachers with high school diplomas. One of the biggest problems with trying for any job in the EU is that you need a EU passport. Unless you have citizenship you are usually screwed. The ESL teaching route works great for ASIA, south america, and africa really well. here is a position in spain, but you need at TEFL certificate (I mentioned it above) http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15301 here is a position in moscow http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15335 here is a position in thailand http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15328 ecquador http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=15322
Sunday, June 7, 2009
I want to make a print of my dogs' and cats' feet, would plaster of paris work or is there something better
I want to make a print of my dogs' and cats' feet, would plaster of paris work or is there something better?
The plan is two pour the plaster into a square mold, let it set up a little, then press Boo's, Tako's, Mr. Chip's, Pooter's, Garfield's, and Bob-o's paw *or paws* into it to make a print. Then I'd write their names and estimated birthdays above or below the print, and leave it at that. Possibly paint the name. Is that viable? I've never really messed with plaster. My immediate thought was cement, but these are small prints and I want detail, and I don't think cement comes in such a fine grain. Clay could work, but only if I could get someone to fire it for me. Bone dry just doesn't do well if something happens. Would a ceramics store that does do classes fire it for me if I asked real nice and payed them? Then I could glaze, fire again, and have pretty tiles as memoirs. Input? The prints are meant for a walk-of fame type deal for whenever I settle down. I'm gonna start doing the tiles now just in case something happens to any of the pets before then. besides, how is making a footprint in clay harder than making a footprint in ink?
Hobbies & Crafts - 6 Answers
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The ceramics store should fire it for you. I'm sure they would also help you with deciding what type of clay to use, etc.. As far as the plaster, I've never worked with it either so I can't really advise on that. BUT, walmart and most craft store sell a product that you can do the same thing with a baby's hands and feet. That would suit your purpose quite well. I believe it's called Precious Moments or something like that. It's in the craft section at walmart.
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Clay would work better than plaster of paris. Basically, dont use anything on your pets that you wouldn't use on yourself. You can take the clay to a school or university or yes, anywhere that does classes and they will do it cheaper for you. Just make sure there's no "bubbles" or small unsealed cracks, or the whole thing will explode!!
3 :
Why!? Did they do something wrong? What?? Wow ow ow!
4 :
Okay, that seems like a lot of trouble to go to when they are hard to get to be still anyways. I did a scrapbook for my best friend of his dog and wanted to get his print. I went to the craft store and got some ink a dark color of red, blue, or black should work and then just put their foot on the stamp pad and then onto paper. If you worried about it rubbing off the paper, you could just laminate the paper after you got all the prints you want. I would clean their paws afterwards just so they don't get any irritation from the ink. You might be able to find ink especially made for dogs and cats. Good luck.
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Check out your local pet stores, I am sure they would have something for you to use. I know there is modeling clay you can "bake" in your oven. I would not use plaster of paris. It is messy and hard to get out of your pet's hair. If you can't find the modeling clay to bake, take the clay and spread it in the bottom of small carton. Make the impression and then poor the plaster of paris over it, so you can get a reverse impression.
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A lot of craft stores like Michaels and Joanns sell kits for doing just this. They come with disposable molds and decorations. Kids love them.
The plan is two pour the plaster into a square mold, let it set up a little, then press Boo's, Tako's, Mr. Chip's, Pooter's, Garfield's, and Bob-o's paw *or paws* into it to make a print. Then I'd write their names and estimated birthdays above or below the print, and leave it at that. Possibly paint the name. Is that viable? I've never really messed with plaster. My immediate thought was cement, but these are small prints and I want detail, and I don't think cement comes in such a fine grain. Clay could work, but only if I could get someone to fire it for me. Bone dry just doesn't do well if something happens. Would a ceramics store that does do classes fire it for me if I asked real nice and payed them? Then I could glaze, fire again, and have pretty tiles as memoirs. Input? The prints are meant for a walk-of fame type deal for whenever I settle down. I'm gonna start doing the tiles now just in case something happens to any of the pets before then. besides, how is making a footprint in clay harder than making a footprint in ink?
Hobbies & Crafts - 6 Answers
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The ceramics store should fire it for you. I'm sure they would also help you with deciding what type of clay to use, etc.. As far as the plaster, I've never worked with it either so I can't really advise on that. BUT, walmart and most craft store sell a product that you can do the same thing with a baby's hands and feet. That would suit your purpose quite well. I believe it's called Precious Moments or something like that. It's in the craft section at walmart.
2 :
Clay would work better than plaster of paris. Basically, dont use anything on your pets that you wouldn't use on yourself. You can take the clay to a school or university or yes, anywhere that does classes and they will do it cheaper for you. Just make sure there's no "bubbles" or small unsealed cracks, or the whole thing will explode!!
3 :
Why!? Did they do something wrong? What?? Wow ow ow!
4 :
Okay, that seems like a lot of trouble to go to when they are hard to get to be still anyways. I did a scrapbook for my best friend of his dog and wanted to get his print. I went to the craft store and got some ink a dark color of red, blue, or black should work and then just put their foot on the stamp pad and then onto paper. If you worried about it rubbing off the paper, you could just laminate the paper after you got all the prints you want. I would clean their paws afterwards just so they don't get any irritation from the ink. You might be able to find ink especially made for dogs and cats. Good luck.
5 :
Check out your local pet stores, I am sure they would have something for you to use. I know there is modeling clay you can "bake" in your oven. I would not use plaster of paris. It is messy and hard to get out of your pet's hair. If you can't find the modeling clay to bake, take the clay and spread it in the bottom of small carton. Make the impression and then poor the plaster of paris over it, so you can get a reverse impression.
6 :
A lot of craft stores like Michaels and Joanns sell kits for doing just this. They come with disposable molds and decorations. Kids love them.
Monday, June 1, 2009
If i buy a friend a Wii game here in the USA will it work in Paris, France
If i buy a friend a Wii game here in the USA will it work in Paris, France?
She is coming to visit here in July was wondering before she buys a wii game here if it will work there?
Nintendo Wii - 4 Answers
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It won't. For some reason, Nintendo region coded their Wii consoles and games. God knows why.
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no it wont, because in france there elecrtic socket shape is diffrent from the ones in the US.
3 :
Only if you also buy her this Freeloader as well: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-10v-49-en-70-2m98.html The site is trust worthy, you can also check eBay. Don't buy the US version of the Freeloader cuz it won't work for her PAL Wii. You need to buy the PAL version to work on her PAL Wii. That item lets her play any region coded games on her PAL Wii.
4 :
Depends on game version, eg : Pal, US, JP If you are using a Wii which is US version, you are only allow to play US version... And etc does the etc.
She is coming to visit here in July was wondering before she buys a wii game here if it will work there?
Nintendo Wii - 4 Answers
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It won't. For some reason, Nintendo region coded their Wii consoles and games. God knows why.
2 :
no it wont, because in france there elecrtic socket shape is diffrent from the ones in the US.
3 :
Only if you also buy her this Freeloader as well: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-10v-49-en-70-2m98.html The site is trust worthy, you can also check eBay. Don't buy the US version of the Freeloader cuz it won't work for her PAL Wii. You need to buy the PAL version to work on her PAL Wii. That item lets her play any region coded games on her PAL Wii.
4 :
Depends on game version, eg : Pal, US, JP If you are using a Wii which is US version, you are only allow to play US version... And etc does the etc.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
how does the free bike program work in Paris
how does the free bike program work in Paris?
Can someone w/ practical details tell me more about it... Is it really free? what kind of bikes? how easy to obtain? hours?
Paris - 4 Answers
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from what I have read there is a bike station with a series of basic single speed bikes available. you walk up to it and leave a deposit with a credit card and take a bike, if you keep the bike they keep the money. each bike has a electronic transponder that reports when it is returned. if you return it to another station then you are not charged for the bike. you can keep it for up to one day. but as of now that project is on hold see news report link.
2 :
I'll try it out tomorow and report back. Correction to the post above : it's a three speed bike. In the meantime I see that another guy has put in a really full answer. One point: if you don't have a bank card (like me), the only option is the one year card.
3 :
Its not free although it is very low cost. There are 10,600 posted at 750 stations all over the city. You can take a bike and put it back at any station around town. The basic charge covers trips of twenty minutes or less (to encourage rrturning the bike to the a stand after each usage). A year long pass costs the equivalent of $41.75, a one-day pass costs $1.42 and a seven-day ticket goes for $7.15. The service is offered in eight languages and its machines accept foreign credit cards.
4 :
Since I live just 2 minutes from one of the Vélib stations I decided to investigate! Paris Vélib Service (Vélib is short for “Velo Liberte†or “Bike Freedomâ€) is a city-wide bike rental service. With plans for 20,600 bicycles available on 1,451 stations, it is the largest world-wide bicycle rental project. I had some luck as when I arrived at the Jaures station as there was a ratp truck unloading new bikes. I spoke to the RATP employees and found out there are currently about 13,000 bikes in place right now with plans to have 20,600 by the end of the summer in 1,451 stations. The bikes just arrived a few days ago (on the 15th of July – right after bastille). I walked down to the Jaures Vélib station and rented one! It’s a pretty cool bike; a bit particular looking but no one seems to mind riding them. I road it about 30 minutes and it did well. It’s not meant for comfort so watch out for bumps in the road and cobblestones. It has 3 speeds so is fairly flexible. It also has lots of illumination so seems fairly safe at night (I’ll try it tonight and see how it goes). It’s got a steel cable inside the basket that has a large steel plug attached to it. Seems to be device for locking it up somewhere but I have not seen any places for doing this yet. Here’s a picture! http://www.flickr.com/photos/wakaseoo/709140394/ They are not exactly free but they are very cheap. You have to buy a Vélib pass first: Daily card is 1 euro Weekly card is 7 euros 1 YEAR is 29 euros To get the 1 year card you have to go online and sign up and get an “abonnementâ€. Most people visiting Paris will probably want to just get a bike for 7 days then check it in/out as needed over the 7 days. You can also obtain the 1 year card by filling out a form at the Mairie (the various city halls in each arrondissement), any metro ticket station, or many pastry shops as well! The three choices do involve a 150 Euro “depositâ€. That is, if you don’t return the bike within a certain amount of time you will be charged 150 euros. There is a 12 point legal summary that you must accept to obtain a Vélib pass (one of the annoying features is having to read through the entire legal acceptance form on a small screen). Another issue is that when you pay with a bank card you have to switch to a different interface screen. The Main interface (a color plasma screen) for the details of the bike pass then the smaller LCD screen for the details of your bank card. But, it’s very similar to the RATP and SNCF machines used to get metro and train tickets (at least in the complexity of the user interface). To get the 1 year card you have to go online and sign up and get an “abonnementâ€. Most people visiting Paris will probably want to just get a bike for 7 days then check it in/out as needed over the 7 days. Either of the three choices do involve a 150 Euro “depositâ€. That is, if you don’t return the bike within a certain amount of time you will be charged 150 euros. The first two options can be done right at the Vélib station. There’s not a person there so you have to use the interface. Payment: You can use French bank card and it looks like most ATM cards will work as well. I tried using my navigo and it worked great! I also used my Bank Card and it worked also. You can also use your navigo card (your metro pass which you can obtain free from https://www.navigo.fr/ - you’ll need to upload a photo and provide a French address – use the address you will be staying at even if it’s a hotel; the navigo card will arrive in a few days so do this before you leave) Language: The interface says it’s in French, German, English but these languages don’t work yet (I guess they have not translated the interface so these buttons don’t do anything). So, you’ll need to read French but it’s not that hard and there are always people around willing to help. The RATP employees say there are plans to include other languages (up to 12) but right now there are only 3 (and only French is actually working right now!). Once you receive an abonnement card you will have to select a PIN (code secret) that will allow you to use your card in other stations. Once you process a payment, you select the stall number, then go push the button on the stall corresponding to the bike you selected. Then you just go ride off into the sunset! Then return the bike at any other station. Once you have the pass and bike you are charged based on how long you ride it – simple. If you check out a bike and ride it for less than an hour and a half it’s free! But if you ride it longer you have to pay - A supplement of 1 euro will be charged for an additional half-hour, 2 euros for another 30-minutes and 4 euros for every addition half-hour after that. Don’t forget to push the button on the stall to get your bike! I don’t know how many people I’ve seen try to “swipe†the paper bike ticket on the navigo interface! Vendors JCDecaux sponsors the project in exchange for advertising rights in Paris. JCDecaux is Europe’s largest outdoor advertising company. Like a similar scheme in Lyon, where 10 percent of the city's population has a subscription to the local sharing scheme, Vélib is operated by outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux, which is footing the bill in exchange for exclusive rights to 1,628 Paris billboards. The RFID (Radio Frequency ID) system is provided by ASK: http://www.ask-rfid.com/uk/news/news_article.php4?id=0 Bike, accessories and hardware: The sturdy grey bikes come with a metal basket on the handlebars and are heavier than standard bicycles, built to withstand heavy use. In line with the program's green image, Vélib‘ maintenance staff get around town on 130 electrically assisted bicycles. A barge with 12 stops along the Seine will pick up bikes in need of major repairs. Cleaning staff drive electric vehicles and use rain collected on the roofs of JCDecaux offices Shimano (brake systems) Prowheel (core hardware) Nexus (gear shifts, cables, etc) The bikes are 3 speed “roadsterâ€-type bikes. RETURN To return the bike just put it into one of the stalls. Make sure the slot is engaged the light goes green. If there are problems you can call Vélib’s emergency number: 01 30 79 79 30 ACCESS FROM MOBILE PHONES The Vélib service can also be accessed via mobile phones. Using the following URL from a mobile phone one can obtain a Vélib access card and rent a bike: http://wap.gallery.bouygtel.fr/ NOTES and Additional Info: Here’s a map to find a Vélib station: http://www.Vélib.paris.fr/les_stations/trouver_une_station For more info go to http://www.Vélib.paris.fr Here’s some details in English http://uk.franceguide.com/press/Vélib-Paris-new-bike-transit-system.html?nodeID=422&EditoID=88863 Application forms for the annual card will be available starting June 13 at Paris District City Halls, 300 métro stations and 400 pastry shops throughout the city. The city of Paris has over 371 km (230 miles) of cycling lanes. For more information visit: www.velib.paris.fr (French language only) Here is a google map of all the current Vélib stations (not especially accurate though as it’s missing “my†station in the 19th): http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=fr&msa=0&msid=116829248793654850404.00000111cbc1b9e03ba0c&z=12&om=1 ASK: http://www.ask-rfid.com/uk/news/news_article.php4?id=0 Paris bike info (French): http://www.velocite-movies.com/
Can someone w/ practical details tell me more about it... Is it really free? what kind of bikes? how easy to obtain? hours?
Paris - 4 Answers
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1 :
from what I have read there is a bike station with a series of basic single speed bikes available. you walk up to it and leave a deposit with a credit card and take a bike, if you keep the bike they keep the money. each bike has a electronic transponder that reports when it is returned. if you return it to another station then you are not charged for the bike. you can keep it for up to one day. but as of now that project is on hold see news report link.
2 :
I'll try it out tomorow and report back. Correction to the post above : it's a three speed bike. In the meantime I see that another guy has put in a really full answer. One point: if you don't have a bank card (like me), the only option is the one year card.
3 :
Its not free although it is very low cost. There are 10,600 posted at 750 stations all over the city. You can take a bike and put it back at any station around town. The basic charge covers trips of twenty minutes or less (to encourage rrturning the bike to the a stand after each usage). A year long pass costs the equivalent of $41.75, a one-day pass costs $1.42 and a seven-day ticket goes for $7.15. The service is offered in eight languages and its machines accept foreign credit cards.
4 :
Since I live just 2 minutes from one of the Vélib stations I decided to investigate! Paris Vélib Service (Vélib is short for “Velo Liberte†or “Bike Freedomâ€) is a city-wide bike rental service. With plans for 20,600 bicycles available on 1,451 stations, it is the largest world-wide bicycle rental project. I had some luck as when I arrived at the Jaures station as there was a ratp truck unloading new bikes. I spoke to the RATP employees and found out there are currently about 13,000 bikes in place right now with plans to have 20,600 by the end of the summer in 1,451 stations. The bikes just arrived a few days ago (on the 15th of July – right after bastille). I walked down to the Jaures Vélib station and rented one! It’s a pretty cool bike; a bit particular looking but no one seems to mind riding them. I road it about 30 minutes and it did well. It’s not meant for comfort so watch out for bumps in the road and cobblestones. It has 3 speeds so is fairly flexible. It also has lots of illumination so seems fairly safe at night (I’ll try it tonight and see how it goes). It’s got a steel cable inside the basket that has a large steel plug attached to it. Seems to be device for locking it up somewhere but I have not seen any places for doing this yet. Here’s a picture! http://www.flickr.com/photos/wakaseoo/709140394/ They are not exactly free but they are very cheap. You have to buy a Vélib pass first: Daily card is 1 euro Weekly card is 7 euros 1 YEAR is 29 euros To get the 1 year card you have to go online and sign up and get an “abonnementâ€. Most people visiting Paris will probably want to just get a bike for 7 days then check it in/out as needed over the 7 days. You can also obtain the 1 year card by filling out a form at the Mairie (the various city halls in each arrondissement), any metro ticket station, or many pastry shops as well! The three choices do involve a 150 Euro “depositâ€. That is, if you don’t return the bike within a certain amount of time you will be charged 150 euros. There is a 12 point legal summary that you must accept to obtain a Vélib pass (one of the annoying features is having to read through the entire legal acceptance form on a small screen). Another issue is that when you pay with a bank card you have to switch to a different interface screen. The Main interface (a color plasma screen) for the details of the bike pass then the smaller LCD screen for the details of your bank card. But, it’s very similar to the RATP and SNCF machines used to get metro and train tickets (at least in the complexity of the user interface). To get the 1 year card you have to go online and sign up and get an “abonnementâ€. Most people visiting Paris will probably want to just get a bike for 7 days then check it in/out as needed over the 7 days. Either of the three choices do involve a 150 Euro “depositâ€. That is, if you don’t return the bike within a certain amount of time you will be charged 150 euros. The first two options can be done right at the Vélib station. There’s not a person there so you have to use the interface. Payment: You can use French bank card and it looks like most ATM cards will work as well. I tried using my navigo and it worked great! I also used my Bank Card and it worked also. You can also use your navigo card (your metro pass which you can obtain free from https://www.navigo.fr/ - you’ll need to upload a photo and provide a French address – use the address you will be staying at even if it’s a hotel; the navigo card will arrive in a few days so do this before you leave) Language: The interface says it’s in French, German, English but these languages don’t work yet (I guess they have not translated the interface so these buttons don’t do anything). So, you’ll need to read French but it’s not that hard and there are always people around willing to help. The RATP employees say there are plans to include other languages (up to 12) but right now there are only 3 (and only French is actually working right now!). Once you receive an abonnement card you will have to select a PIN (code secret) that will allow you to use your card in other stations. Once you process a payment, you select the stall number, then go push the button on the stall corresponding to the bike you selected. Then you just go ride off into the sunset! Then return the bike at any other station. Once you have the pass and bike you are charged based on how long you ride it – simple. If you check out a bike and ride it for less than an hour and a half it’s free! But if you ride it longer you have to pay - A supplement of 1 euro will be charged for an additional half-hour, 2 euros for another 30-minutes and 4 euros for every addition half-hour after that. Don’t forget to push the button on the stall to get your bike! I don’t know how many people I’ve seen try to “swipe†the paper bike ticket on the navigo interface! Vendors JCDecaux sponsors the project in exchange for advertising rights in Paris. JCDecaux is Europe’s largest outdoor advertising company. Like a similar scheme in Lyon, where 10 percent of the city's population has a subscription to the local sharing scheme, Vélib is operated by outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux, which is footing the bill in exchange for exclusive rights to 1,628 Paris billboards. The RFID (Radio Frequency ID) system is provided by ASK: http://www.ask-rfid.com/uk/news/news_article.php4?id=0 Bike, accessories and hardware: The sturdy grey bikes come with a metal basket on the handlebars and are heavier than standard bicycles, built to withstand heavy use. In line with the program's green image, Vélib‘ maintenance staff get around town on 130 electrically assisted bicycles. A barge with 12 stops along the Seine will pick up bikes in need of major repairs. Cleaning staff drive electric vehicles and use rain collected on the roofs of JCDecaux offices Shimano (brake systems) Prowheel (core hardware) Nexus (gear shifts, cables, etc) The bikes are 3 speed “roadsterâ€-type bikes. RETURN To return the bike just put it into one of the stalls. Make sure the slot is engaged the light goes green. If there are problems you can call Vélib’s emergency number: 01 30 79 79 30 ACCESS FROM MOBILE PHONES The Vélib service can also be accessed via mobile phones. Using the following URL from a mobile phone one can obtain a Vélib access card and rent a bike: http://wap.gallery.bouygtel.fr/ NOTES and Additional Info: Here’s a map to find a Vélib station: http://www.Vélib.paris.fr/les_stations/trouver_une_station For more info go to http://www.Vélib.paris.fr Here’s some details in English http://uk.franceguide.com/press/Vélib-Paris-new-bike-transit-system.html?nodeID=422&EditoID=88863 Application forms for the annual card will be available starting June 13 at Paris District City Halls, 300 métro stations and 400 pastry shops throughout the city. The city of Paris has over 371 km (230 miles) of cycling lanes. For more information visit: www.velib.paris.fr (French language only) Here is a google map of all the current Vélib stations (not especially accurate though as it’s missing “my†station in the 19th): http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=fr&msa=0&msid=116829248793654850404.00000111cbc1b9e03ba0c&z=12&om=1 ASK: http://www.ask-rfid.com/uk/news/news_article.php4?id=0 Paris bike info (French): http://www.velocite-movies.com/
Thursday, May 14, 2009
how does garbage collection work in Paris France
how does garbage collection work in Paris France?
are there bins outside apartment complexes or dumpsters posted here and there? do you just put your trash out on the curb and sign up for some kind of collection service?
Paris - 3 Answers
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I live 1 hour south of Paris in a medium sized city. We have our wheelie bin collected twice weekly- Monday and Thursday. We wheel the bin out to a collection point on the curb as we live in a cul-de-sac but if you live on a main road you just put it in front of your house. The cost is covered by a local tax called taxe d'habitation which also covers street lights etc
2 :
Your local taxes pay for a garbage collection service handled by the city's services. The bins (green plastic ones on wheels) are usually in a small dedicated room in the building and people put their garbage in them. Green top is for food garbage, yellow top if for plastic, cardboard, paper..., white top if for glass. Green garbage trucks go through the streets twice a week to collect garbage in the bins provided by the city. If you lose yours tough for you, you pay for a new one. You put your bins outside in the street in the morning and pick them up when they are emptied. For bigger items you put them in the street and call a number at the city hall to tell them about it, a small truck will come by to pick it up. The service is free as you have already paid for it with your local taxes.
3 :
I have visited Paris many times, but have not lived there, so I don't know from a local viewpoint. However, I do know that garbage collection in Paris is DAILY and people put their garbage bags on the street curbs (especially the bigger streets) for collection. The stores and restaurants do this too. IT is paid for by taxes so everyone gets garbage collection.
are there bins outside apartment complexes or dumpsters posted here and there? do you just put your trash out on the curb and sign up for some kind of collection service?
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I live 1 hour south of Paris in a medium sized city. We have our wheelie bin collected twice weekly- Monday and Thursday. We wheel the bin out to a collection point on the curb as we live in a cul-de-sac but if you live on a main road you just put it in front of your house. The cost is covered by a local tax called taxe d'habitation which also covers street lights etc
2 :
Your local taxes pay for a garbage collection service handled by the city's services. The bins (green plastic ones on wheels) are usually in a small dedicated room in the building and people put their garbage in them. Green top is for food garbage, yellow top if for plastic, cardboard, paper..., white top if for glass. Green garbage trucks go through the streets twice a week to collect garbage in the bins provided by the city. If you lose yours tough for you, you pay for a new one. You put your bins outside in the street in the morning and pick them up when they are emptied. For bigger items you put them in the street and call a number at the city hall to tell them about it, a small truck will come by to pick it up. The service is free as you have already paid for it with your local taxes.
3 :
I have visited Paris many times, but have not lived there, so I don't know from a local viewpoint. However, I do know that garbage collection in Paris is DAILY and people put their garbage bags on the street curbs (especially the bigger streets) for collection. The stores and restaurants do this too. IT is paid for by taxes so everyone gets garbage collection.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Where are the optimal places to look for work in Paris during the summer
Where are the optimal places to look for work in Paris during the summer?
I am an American student and plan on obtaining a student visa.
Paris - 2 Answers
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Are you aware that you only qualify for a French student visa if you are registered with an official educational establishment in France such as a university or a language school where you are attending a regular course? The student visa is usually issued for the duration of the course and does not allow a period of employment either before or after the actual course dates. Universities are closed during the summer which leaves you with the option of a fee paying language school. Just being a student in the USA as such does not entitle you to work in France or any other EU state. To get a student visa you need the following: •A proof of studies in the USA (letter from the school or university) •A letter of admission from the school which the applicant plans to attend to in France •Financial guarantee such as a notarised statement certifying that the applicant will be provided with a monthly allowance of $600.00 for the duration of his/her stay in France, or a proof of personal income along with a letter from school stating that room, board, and tuition are fully prepaid (+ 1 copy). If the host provides the student with a letter attesting that the lodging will be free of charges, and a copy of his/her pictured I.D., an allowance of $400.00 will be accepted. (Be sure to check on these money minimums, as they can change) You should also be aware that at the moment the job situation in France is very poor, and if you are not fluent in French your chances of getting employment are nil . EU citizens take priority and there are thousands of EU students who are legally entitled to work and fill temporary holiday vacancies to finance their studies. See: http://gofrance.about.com/cs/relocating/a/visas.htm http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/entering-france_2045/index.html
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Just to add to Wise Owl's answer, if you have a student visa you are not allowed to work more than a certain number of hours as you're supposed to be studying the rest of the time. And to find a job in summer is next to impossible, recruitment is done either in September or in May/June as many people take their three weeks holidays during the July/August period and companies don't bother trying to recruit during that time.
I am an American student and plan on obtaining a student visa.
Paris - 2 Answers
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Are you aware that you only qualify for a French student visa if you are registered with an official educational establishment in France such as a university or a language school where you are attending a regular course? The student visa is usually issued for the duration of the course and does not allow a period of employment either before or after the actual course dates. Universities are closed during the summer which leaves you with the option of a fee paying language school. Just being a student in the USA as such does not entitle you to work in France or any other EU state. To get a student visa you need the following: •A proof of studies in the USA (letter from the school or university) •A letter of admission from the school which the applicant plans to attend to in France •Financial guarantee such as a notarised statement certifying that the applicant will be provided with a monthly allowance of $600.00 for the duration of his/her stay in France, or a proof of personal income along with a letter from school stating that room, board, and tuition are fully prepaid (+ 1 copy). If the host provides the student with a letter attesting that the lodging will be free of charges, and a copy of his/her pictured I.D., an allowance of $400.00 will be accepted. (Be sure to check on these money minimums, as they can change) You should also be aware that at the moment the job situation in France is very poor, and if you are not fluent in French your chances of getting employment are nil . EU citizens take priority and there are thousands of EU students who are legally entitled to work and fill temporary holiday vacancies to finance their studies. See: http://gofrance.about.com/cs/relocating/a/visas.htm http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/entering-france_2045/index.html
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Just to add to Wise Owl's answer, if you have a student visa you are not allowed to work more than a certain number of hours as you're supposed to be studying the rest of the time. And to find a job in summer is next to impossible, recruitment is done either in September or in May/June as many people take their three weeks holidays during the July/August period and companies don't bother trying to recruit during that time.
Friday, May 1, 2009
will a laptop from paris work here in America
will a laptop from paris work here in America?
my aunt lives in paris and she is sending me a laptop, im pretty sure ill be able to change the language from french to english, but will it even be able to plug in my wall, and is there anything else about the laptop that is going to be different from the ones here?
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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You'll need an adapter or new cable to get it to plug in to the wall, but after that it should be fine.
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yep, just get the plug adapter and it'll work fine, it will stink like France though
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You will need an adapter to plug it into the wall. Other than that you will be fine.
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you will probably need a new AC adapter. other than that it shoudl be fine. I would go with a universal adapter (i have had good luck with rosewill) because it will work with any laptop, and are cheaper than factory replacements.
my aunt lives in paris and she is sending me a laptop, im pretty sure ill be able to change the language from french to english, but will it even be able to plug in my wall, and is there anything else about the laptop that is going to be different from the ones here?
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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You'll need an adapter or new cable to get it to plug in to the wall, but after that it should be fine.
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yep, just get the plug adapter and it'll work fine, it will stink like France though
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You will need an adapter to plug it into the wall. Other than that you will be fine.
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you will probably need a new AC adapter. other than that it shoudl be fine. I would go with a universal adapter (i have had good luck with rosewill) because it will work with any laptop, and are cheaper than factory replacements.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
will an american tmobile sidekick work in paris
will an american tmobile sidekick work in paris?
i will be vacationing in paris and i was wondering of the data service would work in paris because i can use it for the translator because i know basic french to get me by but not enough.
Cell Phones & Plans - 5 Answers
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Yes it will most likely find a tower to roam off of while in paris but speak with your carrier and see if they offer any international roaming packages
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It will work but your bill with be HUGE NOT WORTH IT a simple phone call is uber expensive.
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speak to t-mobile b4 you go most likely they will have a package for worldwide. most cell phone companys do.
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yes, but it will be rediculously expensive, get roaming minutes, or get a card, or talk to t-mobile. hopee this helpss.
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I am from Belgium, I come regulary in France and in Spain . In both countries I use the provider "Orange". The first time you use them have to give your region where you are and they do the rest. I'm using NOKIA N95 8GB. I start the internet, browser and everything goes like i'm in Belgium. No problem at all. I can do the windowslive, the google, the yahoo everything as home. When you inform maiby ask for "Orange" they do nice job. The costs almost the same as in my homecountry.
i will be vacationing in paris and i was wondering of the data service would work in paris because i can use it for the translator because i know basic french to get me by but not enough.
Cell Phones & Plans - 5 Answers
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Yes it will most likely find a tower to roam off of while in paris but speak with your carrier and see if they offer any international roaming packages
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It will work but your bill with be HUGE NOT WORTH IT a simple phone call is uber expensive.
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speak to t-mobile b4 you go most likely they will have a package for worldwide. most cell phone companys do.
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yes, but it will be rediculously expensive, get roaming minutes, or get a card, or talk to t-mobile. hopee this helpss.
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I am from Belgium, I come regulary in France and in Spain . In both countries I use the provider "Orange". The first time you use them have to give your region where you are and they do the rest. I'm using NOKIA N95 8GB. I start the internet, browser and everything goes like i'm in Belgium. No problem at all. I can do the windowslive, the google, the yahoo everything as home. When you inform maiby ask for "Orange" they do nice job. The costs almost the same as in my homecountry.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Will my friend's British cell phone work in Paris
Will my friend's British cell phone work in Paris?
I'm from the USA and I will be visting Paris for 3 days. My friend from the UK is planning on meeting up with me while I'm in Paris. What I want to know is if her cell phone (mobile) will work if I try to call her from a pay phone in Paris to tell her where I am. So, will her British cell phone work in Paris?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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i would say yes. when i lived there i got a vodafone which went in all countries...or they had associated networks...other companies also have associates....there might be a few price diffs but it workds
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Techinically yes, it will work. The only thing is that some companies put a bar on calling (although not normally receiving) when abroad, for security reasons. So if she has't already been abroad and used it, it would be wise for her to contact her service provider in advance just to make sure Oh - and also get her to check, because she may be charged for both making and receiving calls abroad as well.
I'm from the USA and I will be visting Paris for 3 days. My friend from the UK is planning on meeting up with me while I'm in Paris. What I want to know is if her cell phone (mobile) will work if I try to call her from a pay phone in Paris to tell her where I am. So, will her British cell phone work in Paris?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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i would say yes. when i lived there i got a vodafone which went in all countries...or they had associated networks...other companies also have associates....there might be a few price diffs but it workds
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Techinically yes, it will work. The only thing is that some companies put a bar on calling (although not normally receiving) when abroad, for security reasons. So if she has't already been abroad and used it, it would be wise for her to contact her service provider in advance just to make sure Oh - and also get her to check, because she may be charged for both making and receiving calls abroad as well.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
does the Information Technologist has a high opportunity to work in France specially in Paris
does the Information Technologist has a high opportunity to work in France specially in Paris?
im an Info Tech student here in the Philippines, and im just wondering if i will have an oppotunity to work in Paris.
Other - France - 1 Answers
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Let's put it this way : as long as you speak french everything is possible, else you have no chance
im an Info Tech student here in the Philippines, and im just wondering if i will have an oppotunity to work in Paris.
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Let's put it this way : as long as you speak french everything is possible, else you have no chance
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
what type of work would an obergruppenfuhrer do in occupied Paris? or Poland
what type of work would an obergruppenfuhrer do in occupied Paris? or Poland?
what type of work would an officer of this rank do? organise trains to auschwitz in poland ? but im more so interested in work in paris? Thanks for all your help! x
History - 3 Answers
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Obergruppenfuhrer is a rank, like Sargeant, or Major. He would do what he was told to do by his superior officers.
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http://encycl.opentopia.com/term/Obergruppenf%C3%BChrer
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fuhrer you mean hitler ?
what type of work would an officer of this rank do? organise trains to auschwitz in poland ? but im more so interested in work in paris? Thanks for all your help! x
History - 3 Answers
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Obergruppenfuhrer is a rank, like Sargeant, or Major. He would do what he was told to do by his superior officers.
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http://encycl.opentopia.com/term/Obergruppenf%C3%BChrer
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fuhrer you mean hitler ?
Saturday, March 21, 2009
How does bike rental work in paris
How does bike rental work in paris?
I travel to paris for a week in november. i read about a paris bike rental system. I found the web site but do not read french. how does it work? how much? are bikes safe? can i lock up when i do not ride? can i do something now to prepare to rent them? seems to have a card i can get now maybe but don't undrstand the french stuff well.
Paris - 6 Answers
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I've read about it too... I think you sign up for a card and you can get a bike from one of the many stations in Paris... basically, you ride around and drop it off any station. I think the system is called "Velis" or something like that. You might need to check out the system more, I think its designed with city residents in mind, although you should be able to find rental places that cater to tourists.
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I haven't tried it yet since it just started. The idea is simple. You buy a pass for a day a week, a month or even a year. The you just take a bike from any of the stands and return it to another when you get where you are going. The rates are set in such a way that you shouldn't just keep the bike all day but return it at the end of each trip. Apparently there is some sort of computer monitoring of each bike to know how long it is in use.
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Just an anecdote heard on the French news tonite ; the system is indeed very popular in Paris but parisians use the bike rental mainly for going down hill and because most people do this, there is not enough room to leave your bike there as it is full !! and there are no bikes left at the places uphill !! So the speaker on the news asked people to be courageous and climb up hill ! lol :-) bon courage !
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Hey, Guillermo--first, thanks for the 10 points, dude! Second, most of those french sites can be translated into english, if you try. Below are three sites (english) about the bikes and how it works. Enjoy your trip to Paris and have the best time ever!! Everything there is great, including the people.
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i just got from paris and i saw the rental systems, although i didn't rent a bike, it seemed very simple. there is this little thing that looks somewhat like an atm, you stick your credit card or cash in it and they unlock a bike that's lined up next to it. you don't need to notify anyone that you want a bike, because it's all run mostly be machine and you just walk up to one of the places and grab a bike, and there are rental places every few blocks.
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Hi. The service started on July 15. I've ridden the bikes several times since then. I took some pictures and put some basic practical info on my flickr site: This link says it all: http://www.flickr.com/photos/austinevan/887339707/ Yes, you can lock them up. They have a lock attached to the frame that you can loop around stuff. You can just pay with your credit card at the station but the coolest and easiest way is to obtain a navigo card before you arrive (www.navigo.fr), then link the navigo with a velib account (www.velib.fr). It's a bit complicated doing this (have to send 29 euros to Velib outside Paris) but the result is being able to just press your Navigo card on the bike stand and ride away! Then you don't have to mess with the interface (which is only in french still - though there are links to english but it still does not work; only displays the french). if you want, send me an ID-type photo of yourself and i will appy online and get it for you! (I've done it twice; once for myself and once for my daughter). You can also use the same navigo card on the metro and buses! (very cool system here). You can use my address in Paris and I'll mail it to you when it arrives. Also, if you are looking for a vacation rental I can help there too as I can refer you to 3 properties I have contacts with here in Paris (I own one of them). The french translation sites don't really work. You can get the gist of a web site but you won't be able to understand the actual process to do something. Better to find someone that reads french! Someday these type of sites will work well but for now they are horrible. Have fun riding and visiting France.
I travel to paris for a week in november. i read about a paris bike rental system. I found the web site but do not read french. how does it work? how much? are bikes safe? can i lock up when i do not ride? can i do something now to prepare to rent them? seems to have a card i can get now maybe but don't undrstand the french stuff well.
Paris - 6 Answers
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I've read about it too... I think you sign up for a card and you can get a bike from one of the many stations in Paris... basically, you ride around and drop it off any station. I think the system is called "Velis" or something like that. You might need to check out the system more, I think its designed with city residents in mind, although you should be able to find rental places that cater to tourists.
2 :
I haven't tried it yet since it just started. The idea is simple. You buy a pass for a day a week, a month or even a year. The you just take a bike from any of the stands and return it to another when you get where you are going. The rates are set in such a way that you shouldn't just keep the bike all day but return it at the end of each trip. Apparently there is some sort of computer monitoring of each bike to know how long it is in use.
3 :
Just an anecdote heard on the French news tonite ; the system is indeed very popular in Paris but parisians use the bike rental mainly for going down hill and because most people do this, there is not enough room to leave your bike there as it is full !! and there are no bikes left at the places uphill !! So the speaker on the news asked people to be courageous and climb up hill ! lol :-) bon courage !
4 :
Hey, Guillermo--first, thanks for the 10 points, dude! Second, most of those french sites can be translated into english, if you try. Below are three sites (english) about the bikes and how it works. Enjoy your trip to Paris and have the best time ever!! Everything there is great, including the people.
5 :
i just got from paris and i saw the rental systems, although i didn't rent a bike, it seemed very simple. there is this little thing that looks somewhat like an atm, you stick your credit card or cash in it and they unlock a bike that's lined up next to it. you don't need to notify anyone that you want a bike, because it's all run mostly be machine and you just walk up to one of the places and grab a bike, and there are rental places every few blocks.
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Hi. The service started on July 15. I've ridden the bikes several times since then. I took some pictures and put some basic practical info on my flickr site: This link says it all: http://www.flickr.com/photos/austinevan/887339707/ Yes, you can lock them up. They have a lock attached to the frame that you can loop around stuff. You can just pay with your credit card at the station but the coolest and easiest way is to obtain a navigo card before you arrive (www.navigo.fr), then link the navigo with a velib account (www.velib.fr). It's a bit complicated doing this (have to send 29 euros to Velib outside Paris) but the result is being able to just press your Navigo card on the bike stand and ride away! Then you don't have to mess with the interface (which is only in french still - though there are links to english but it still does not work; only displays the french). if you want, send me an ID-type photo of yourself and i will appy online and get it for you! (I've done it twice; once for myself and once for my daughter). You can also use the same navigo card on the metro and buses! (very cool system here). You can use my address in Paris and I'll mail it to you when it arrives. Also, if you are looking for a vacation rental I can help there too as I can refer you to 3 properties I have contacts with here in Paris (I own one of them). The french translation sites don't really work. You can get the gist of a web site but you won't be able to understand the actual process to do something. Better to find someone that reads french! Someday these type of sites will work well but for now they are horrible. Have fun riding and visiting France.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Will my ceramic flat iron by jilbere de paris work in europe
Will my ceramic flat iron by jilbere de paris work in europe?
I'm traveling to Europe in a month and im not sure if i will be able to straighten my hair while im over there. Can someone please help?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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In my travels I have found that flat Irons work fine just make sure to bring a outlet converter... I bought mine from Wal-mart. (cheaper) Mine works in many, many countries because it has many different countries outlet prongs. On the other hand through hair dryers will need to be under a certain wattage in order not to blow a fuse with the outlet converter. Just read what voltage your converter says and don't use a hair dryer stronger then that!
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If your iron works with outlets in the USA without an adapter/converter, then it will not work in Europe. You will need an adapter. You can call your hotel and see if they have loaners available or you can try and find one when you get over there (I know when I lived in Florence, they had them at what was basically a dollar store.) Your best/safest bet would be to purchase one before you go. Brookstone or Sharper Image would be good places to look here in the US - you can also search for adapters/converters on the internet. Another thing to keep in mind is that all European outlets are not alike...what works in France may not work in Italy or Germany, so make sure you get a multi country adapter/converter or several separate ones. Good luck!
I'm traveling to Europe in a month and im not sure if i will be able to straighten my hair while im over there. Can someone please help?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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In my travels I have found that flat Irons work fine just make sure to bring a outlet converter... I bought mine from Wal-mart. (cheaper) Mine works in many, many countries because it has many different countries outlet prongs. On the other hand through hair dryers will need to be under a certain wattage in order not to blow a fuse with the outlet converter. Just read what voltage your converter says and don't use a hair dryer stronger then that!
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If your iron works with outlets in the USA without an adapter/converter, then it will not work in Europe. You will need an adapter. You can call your hotel and see if they have loaners available or you can try and find one when you get over there (I know when I lived in Florence, they had them at what was basically a dollar store.) Your best/safest bet would be to purchase one before you go. Brookstone or Sharper Image would be good places to look here in the US - you can also search for adapters/converters on the internet. Another thing to keep in mind is that all European outlets are not alike...what works in France may not work in Italy or Germany, so make sure you get a multi country adapter/converter or several separate ones. Good luck!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
How old do you have to be to work in Paris
How old do you have to be to work in Paris?
I am from Canada and planning to move to Paris next year. Do you have to be 18 to work full-time?
Paris - 2 Answers
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Do you know that you need a work permit to work in France if you are not a citizen of the EU? You should also understand that unemployment among the young in France is VERY high.
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The legal working age is 16, or 15 for co-ops and apprenticeship programs. As the other poster mentioned a visa/work permit is mandatory to work legally anywhere in the european union, unless you have a EU citizenship or a resident status. In case you dont, I think Canadians are eligible for the working holidays visa program which would allow you to work legally in France for 1 year. If you do not have a visa and wish to work illegally, be aware that all decent employers will ask for your working papers. I would not advise you to get a steady kind of job illegally unless you got your job by a friend or connections and will be employed by someone trustworthy. You will be underpaid in the best case and your employer might blackmail you by threatening to call the cops on you (though he'd be in as much trouble as you'd be). A good informal job would be to help people pack/unpack boxes and all that on fairs and markets. You can usually agree upon a fixed payment, nobody will ask any questions though the job will most likely be tough. Finding a job legally might indeed prove hard given the unemployment rate it is however far from impossible, even if you don't speak French. Paris has a strong english speaking expat community and this would be a good place to start. You might wanna look on the web. There's also a free newspaper for expats called Fusac http://www.fusac.org/ which has classifieds for jobs in paris from translations or english private lessons to full time jobs. You can also check craigslist, the paris section is becoming more and more active and you will find several offers posted everyday (though only a small percentage of them are worth looking into). Hope that helps and have a great time in Paris.
I am from Canada and planning to move to Paris next year. Do you have to be 18 to work full-time?
Paris - 2 Answers
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Do you know that you need a work permit to work in France if you are not a citizen of the EU? You should also understand that unemployment among the young in France is VERY high.
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The legal working age is 16, or 15 for co-ops and apprenticeship programs. As the other poster mentioned a visa/work permit is mandatory to work legally anywhere in the european union, unless you have a EU citizenship or a resident status. In case you dont, I think Canadians are eligible for the working holidays visa program which would allow you to work legally in France for 1 year. If you do not have a visa and wish to work illegally, be aware that all decent employers will ask for your working papers. I would not advise you to get a steady kind of job illegally unless you got your job by a friend or connections and will be employed by someone trustworthy. You will be underpaid in the best case and your employer might blackmail you by threatening to call the cops on you (though he'd be in as much trouble as you'd be). A good informal job would be to help people pack/unpack boxes and all that on fairs and markets. You can usually agree upon a fixed payment, nobody will ask any questions though the job will most likely be tough. Finding a job legally might indeed prove hard given the unemployment rate it is however far from impossible, even if you don't speak French. Paris has a strong english speaking expat community and this would be a good place to start. You might wanna look on the web. There's also a free newspaper for expats called Fusac http://www.fusac.org/ which has classifieds for jobs in paris from translations or english private lessons to full time jobs. You can also check craigslist, the paris section is becoming more and more active and you will find several offers posted everyday (though only a small percentage of them are worth looking into). Hope that helps and have a great time in Paris.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
How do the rates for hostels in Paris work
How do the rates for hostels in Paris work?
Im staying in a hostel for about a week in Paris. Im trying to reserve a room for me and two friends. Most of the hostels dont have dorm rooms like they do in other parts of the world, so I figured a triple room would be fine. Most are lsited close to 100 euros. Is this cost per person or for the whole room? Im pretty sur eits for the entire room. I just want to be sure so we dont get jipped
Paris - 5 Answers
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Do yourself a favor and look at websites like www.hostels.com and www.hostelz.com and read lots of reviews. I've read lots of scary stuff about some of the Paris hostels. They seem to be pretty disgusting in general and I think you pay per person. Not sure though.
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It would be fine staying in Hostel in Europe, been travelling around Europe and staying in Paris for 6mths..It's fun and most importantly budget!!Well..I think 100 Euro is for a room, even room are pretty expensive..You can try going to http://www.hostelworld.com/ and check, they provide rating, reviews, maps, and much more information on the webby..I been using this website to get my hostel when I'm travelling around Europe..How it works, is depending on whether are you willing to share the room with others whom you don't know or you prefer a private room of yourselves..It would cost more if u wanna get a private room but safer..Well, I used to stay in hostel room with some others people whom I don't know too..It depends on your luck too, on your room mates, so far, people I met are fun and happening people..Oh yeah,so hostel has Pub, it would be free for guests to enter and have a drink..Oh..About bathroom too..If you prefer to have a bathroom in your room, it would cost more expensive too..But if the bathroom is round the corner and shared among the whole level, your rental would be pretty budget..There is not problem sharing bathroom,as it would be seperated by gender..As for the shared room, you can choose between Only Male, Only Female or Mixed..Which ever you feel comfortable with.. In order not to get cheated check the prices with other hostel and compare with hotel, because at times, hotel might have discount prices..
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It's for the room. But do check different internet services, sometimes the same hotel has different prices depending from where you do the reservation... Alternatively, for cheaper places, try to find "auberge de jeunesse" (youth hostel), but be careful: in this later case, the price is usually by person and you might have to share the room with strangers... Check here, they have beds for around 20euro/person. http://www.fuaj.org/fra/information/ibn.php
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Comparied to other hostels in Europe, hostels in Paris are not all that great. I would suggest a 2 star hotel. There are lots of them, and you can find them in better areas than most of the hostels in Paris. We stayed at Hotel Montebello near the Metro stop Duroc and it turned out to be 45 Euro a night (for 2 people), which was about equal to hostel prices---plus we got our own room and own bathroom and better location.
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Go to Twizi.com, they list and map dozens of Paris hostels and budget hotel for people just in your situation.
Im staying in a hostel for about a week in Paris. Im trying to reserve a room for me and two friends. Most of the hostels dont have dorm rooms like they do in other parts of the world, so I figured a triple room would be fine. Most are lsited close to 100 euros. Is this cost per person or for the whole room? Im pretty sur eits for the entire room. I just want to be sure so we dont get jipped
Paris - 5 Answers
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Do yourself a favor and look at websites like www.hostels.com and www.hostelz.com and read lots of reviews. I've read lots of scary stuff about some of the Paris hostels. They seem to be pretty disgusting in general and I think you pay per person. Not sure though.
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It would be fine staying in Hostel in Europe, been travelling around Europe and staying in Paris for 6mths..It's fun and most importantly budget!!Well..I think 100 Euro is for a room, even room are pretty expensive..You can try going to http://www.hostelworld.com/ and check, they provide rating, reviews, maps, and much more information on the webby..I been using this website to get my hostel when I'm travelling around Europe..How it works, is depending on whether are you willing to share the room with others whom you don't know or you prefer a private room of yourselves..It would cost more if u wanna get a private room but safer..Well, I used to stay in hostel room with some others people whom I don't know too..It depends on your luck too, on your room mates, so far, people I met are fun and happening people..Oh yeah,so hostel has Pub, it would be free for guests to enter and have a drink..Oh..About bathroom too..If you prefer to have a bathroom in your room, it would cost more expensive too..But if the bathroom is round the corner and shared among the whole level, your rental would be pretty budget..There is not problem sharing bathroom,as it would be seperated by gender..As for the shared room, you can choose between Only Male, Only Female or Mixed..Which ever you feel comfortable with.. In order not to get cheated check the prices with other hostel and compare with hotel, because at times, hotel might have discount prices..
3 :
It's for the room. But do check different internet services, sometimes the same hotel has different prices depending from where you do the reservation... Alternatively, for cheaper places, try to find "auberge de jeunesse" (youth hostel), but be careful: in this later case, the price is usually by person and you might have to share the room with strangers... Check here, they have beds for around 20euro/person. http://www.fuaj.org/fra/information/ibn.php
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Comparied to other hostels in Europe, hostels in Paris are not all that great. I would suggest a 2 star hotel. There are lots of them, and you can find them in better areas than most of the hostels in Paris. We stayed at Hotel Montebello near the Metro stop Duroc and it turned out to be 45 Euro a night (for 2 people), which was about equal to hostel prices---plus we got our own room and own bathroom and better location.
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Go to Twizi.com, they list and map dozens of Paris hostels and budget hotel for people just in your situation.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
what was one accomplishment of the Republic of France
what was one accomplishment of the Republic of France?
A. establishing a seprate estate for peasents B. ending slavery in all Frence colonies C. strengthening the countries military forces D. creating a fair system of justice what gave Britan a head start in the Industrial Revution? A. many unskilled workers B. a good transportation network. C. available land D. schools and iniversities Which of the following inventions that we use today was created during the second industrial revolution? A. lightbulb B.television C.washing machine D. computer whatch of the following did NOT contribute to poor working conditions in early factories? A. fautly air conditioning systems B.low wages D.long hours E.dangerous machines
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D. creating a fair system of justice rights were given to blacks but slavery was not totally abolished. B. a good transportation network Britain had good roads, canals, and railways. A. light bulb the washing machine came earlier, television and computers later. A. faulty air conditioning systems a/c was uncommon before the 1970's
A. establishing a seprate estate for peasents B. ending slavery in all Frence colonies C. strengthening the countries military forces D. creating a fair system of justice what gave Britan a head start in the Industrial Revution? A. many unskilled workers B. a good transportation network. C. available land D. schools and iniversities Which of the following inventions that we use today was created during the second industrial revolution? A. lightbulb B.television C.washing machine D. computer whatch of the following did NOT contribute to poor working conditions in early factories? A. fautly air conditioning systems B.low wages D.long hours E.dangerous machines
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D. creating a fair system of justice rights were given to blacks but slavery was not totally abolished. B. a good transportation network Britain had good roads, canals, and railways. A. light bulb the washing machine came earlier, television and computers later. A. faulty air conditioning systems a/c was uncommon before the 1970's
Saturday, February 14, 2009
What is the comparison of religion and government in Medieval Europe to the Italian Renaissance
What is the comparison of religion and government in Medieval Europe to the Italian Renaissance?
This is what I have for religion and government in Medieval Europe.. I need to find comparisons and contrasts of Medieval Europe to Renaissance Italy. MEDIEVAL EUROPE (GOV. AND RELIGION) - Believe in Great Chain of Being: everyone has a God-given place in creation; one broken link destorys chain. If you're a serf, accept it as what God intended for you. If the king is a cruel mad man, accept it as God's will. -The Bible is not translated into English, Frence, etc because priest must interpret Bible for the people and mediate them with God. -The Catholic Church defines what Cristians must believe and what rulers should do. -Pope has power over kings. -All reading should be of Christian religious works. thank you for helping
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This is what I have for religion and government in Medieval Europe.. I need to find comparisons and contrasts of Medieval Europe to Renaissance Italy. MEDIEVAL EUROPE (GOV. AND RELIGION) - Believe in Great Chain of Being: everyone has a God-given place in creation; one broken link destorys chain. If you're a serf, accept it as what God intended for you. If the king is a cruel mad man, accept it as God's will. -The Bible is not translated into English, Frence, etc because priest must interpret Bible for the people and mediate them with God. -The Catholic Church defines what Cristians must believe and what rulers should do. -Pope has power over kings. -All reading should be of Christian religious works. thank you for helping
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Is it ILLEGAL
Is it ILLEGAL...?
To cut up a dollar bill? I know writing on money is supposebly illegal but is cutting the bill up illegal? The reason I ask is cause it's in "the fasion" to get your nails done with dollar bills for tip(kinda like the frence tip) the money is there instead of the white tip. Just a random question. Im not worried about getting arrested or anything. Not sure if this link is gonna work... http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/view/uploads/thumbnails.do?containerID=44560961282&elementID=184166398469&page=3&sortCode=5&callpage=mypicturemail&viewEnhance=true
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NO the government loves it when people destroy money. It is out of circulation and they did not have to replace it. Kind like a gift card that never gets used. Just money in the bank for the retailer.
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There are actually two laws, one for paper currency and one for metal coins. The law for paper currency simply states, basically, that defacement which renders the bill unfit for recirculation is illegal. Writing on it doesn't prevent it from still being used as money. I don't know how an entire dollar bill could be used on the tip of a nail, but if it's just a piece of the dollar, then for the most part it hasn't been rendered unfit. Now, ripping up a bill in little pieces, or shredding it, or burning it would render it unfit for recirculation, but since it doesn't exist anymore, where's the evidence of a crime? (Besides, who's going to spend thousands of dollars of government time prosecuting over a $1 bill?)
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i think it is illegal in england and Australia i dunno about America though, its because its defacing the queen or something.
To cut up a dollar bill? I know writing on money is supposebly illegal but is cutting the bill up illegal? The reason I ask is cause it's in "the fasion" to get your nails done with dollar bills for tip(kinda like the frence tip) the money is there instead of the white tip. Just a random question. Im not worried about getting arrested or anything. Not sure if this link is gonna work... http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/view/uploads/thumbnails.do?containerID=44560961282&elementID=184166398469&page=3&sortCode=5&callpage=mypicturemail&viewEnhance=true
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NO the government loves it when people destroy money. It is out of circulation and they did not have to replace it. Kind like a gift card that never gets used. Just money in the bank for the retailer.
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There are actually two laws, one for paper currency and one for metal coins. The law for paper currency simply states, basically, that defacement which renders the bill unfit for recirculation is illegal. Writing on it doesn't prevent it from still being used as money. I don't know how an entire dollar bill could be used on the tip of a nail, but if it's just a piece of the dollar, then for the most part it hasn't been rendered unfit. Now, ripping up a bill in little pieces, or shredding it, or burning it would render it unfit for recirculation, but since it doesn't exist anymore, where's the evidence of a crime? (Besides, who's going to spend thousands of dollars of government time prosecuting over a $1 bill?)
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i think it is illegal in england and Australia i dunno about America though, its because its defacing the queen or something.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Is this a good informational paragraph
Is this a good informational paragraph?
I have to do a project for Frence about Henri Matisse. Please let me know if i could change anything about it and give me your ratings please. Henri Matisse, a famous painter in France, was born in Le Cateau On December 31st, 1869. He grew up in the Northeastern part of France with his family. In 1887, he went to Paris to study law. At that time he worked as a court administrator. After about three years of working he had Appendicitis, which caused his mother to buy him art supplies. While Henri was still sick he passed time by painting. After recovering at 1891, he studied art at the Academie Julian and became a student of Adolphe Bouguereau. In 1896 he exhibited 5 paintings in a Salon and the state brought 2 of the paintings. In 1897, Henri became a student of John Peter Russell because he was a more flexible teacher in the work of art. Afterwards at around 1898, he went to London to study the paintings of J.M.W Turner. During this time, he married Amélie Noellie Parayre. The two had Jean in 1899 and Pierre in 1900. On 1905 he moved South to draw flat shapes and control lines. Afterwards, Henri and a group of artist, started a group called “Fauvesâ€. This group gathered in a room in Salon dâ€Automne. In the room Henri showed the group several paintings such as “Woman with a hat†and “Open Windowâ€. Many of Henri’s finest works were made between 1906 and 1917. About 50 years after, On 1954 November 3rd, Henri Matisse died.
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The information sounds great, but you need to make sure to separate paragraphs. Remember the rule of thumb: 3-5 sentences per paragraph. I don't know if you have to cite references, but I noticed that you have quotes listed without citing a reference. All in all, it sounds great!!
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I would change the part about the appendictitis causing his mother to buy him art supplies. A better way to put it would be "...he came down with appendictitis, and his mother bought him art supplies to help him pass the time." Don't capitalize appendictitis. I would also add how Matisse died, if you know the reason. Otherwise it's nicely detailed and sounds good.
I have to do a project for Frence about Henri Matisse. Please let me know if i could change anything about it and give me your ratings please. Henri Matisse, a famous painter in France, was born in Le Cateau On December 31st, 1869. He grew up in the Northeastern part of France with his family. In 1887, he went to Paris to study law. At that time he worked as a court administrator. After about three years of working he had Appendicitis, which caused his mother to buy him art supplies. While Henri was still sick he passed time by painting. After recovering at 1891, he studied art at the Academie Julian and became a student of Adolphe Bouguereau. In 1896 he exhibited 5 paintings in a Salon and the state brought 2 of the paintings. In 1897, Henri became a student of John Peter Russell because he was a more flexible teacher in the work of art. Afterwards at around 1898, he went to London to study the paintings of J.M.W Turner. During this time, he married Amélie Noellie Parayre. The two had Jean in 1899 and Pierre in 1900. On 1905 he moved South to draw flat shapes and control lines. Afterwards, Henri and a group of artist, started a group called “Fauvesâ€. This group gathered in a room in Salon dâ€Automne. In the room Henri showed the group several paintings such as “Woman with a hat†and “Open Windowâ€. Many of Henri’s finest works were made between 1906 and 1917. About 50 years after, On 1954 November 3rd, Henri Matisse died.
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The information sounds great, but you need to make sure to separate paragraphs. Remember the rule of thumb: 3-5 sentences per paragraph. I don't know if you have to cite references, but I noticed that you have quotes listed without citing a reference. All in all, it sounds great!!
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I would change the part about the appendictitis causing his mother to buy him art supplies. A better way to put it would be "...he came down with appendictitis, and his mother bought him art supplies to help him pass the time." Don't capitalize appendictitis. I would also add how Matisse died, if you know the reason. Otherwise it's nicely detailed and sounds good.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
i need to locate my labors brother in Paris France
i need to locate my labors brother in Paris France?
To make a long story short i met this person he was a car sales person a very nice guy he sold me my truck and my father too well some months later he called me asking for help so the nice huy i am i tried to help him he is from algeria , we i gave him a job then he lost his place to live so i let him live in a tuff shed at my office i tried to get him on his feet bought him a car little did i know he had a drinking problem , but he is a good person thats what make this so hard well kicked him out of the shed and my office fired him but still making sure he has food no cash he is at his ends i am trying to fink his bother in france he has a sister also i know they can help him he doesnt want to go home for nothing so my last resort is to have him deported his visa expired 1 year ago but i would like to contact his bother to let him know his family member will die if he doesnt get help and he should go home family can only help him now can anyone help me trid search engines frence yellow pages nothing works heres the info his bothers name is mohammed lakabi there christian with Muslim names his bear bear name is matsipsa lakabi his sisters name is maleka you will have to use Mohamed lakabi all i know he lives in France and he is from tamisiz Algeria if you can help e me at leopicollo@yahoo.com oh my labors name is ahcene lakabi bear bear name is massinisso lakabi thanks
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say my friend, I think you need to check Federal Law. You seem to be harboring a criminal. If his visa ran out, and you know it, he need to be turned in to immegration or you may find yourself in hot water with the Feds
To make a long story short i met this person he was a car sales person a very nice guy he sold me my truck and my father too well some months later he called me asking for help so the nice huy i am i tried to help him he is from algeria , we i gave him a job then he lost his place to live so i let him live in a tuff shed at my office i tried to get him on his feet bought him a car little did i know he had a drinking problem , but he is a good person thats what make this so hard well kicked him out of the shed and my office fired him but still making sure he has food no cash he is at his ends i am trying to fink his bother in france he has a sister also i know they can help him he doesnt want to go home for nothing so my last resort is to have him deported his visa expired 1 year ago but i would like to contact his bother to let him know his family member will die if he doesnt get help and he should go home family can only help him now can anyone help me trid search engines frence yellow pages nothing works heres the info his bothers name is mohammed lakabi there christian with Muslim names his bear bear name is matsipsa lakabi his sisters name is maleka you will have to use Mohamed lakabi all i know he lives in France and he is from tamisiz Algeria if you can help e me at leopicollo@yahoo.com oh my labors name is ahcene lakabi bear bear name is massinisso lakabi thanks
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say my friend, I think you need to check Federal Law. You seem to be harboring a criminal. If his visa ran out, and you know it, he need to be turned in to immegration or you may find yourself in hot water with the Feds
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
cant get my remote for my wii to work
cant get my remote for my wii to work!!?
i just bought my sister a wii for new years and we were trying to set it up we did everything we connected everything and we turned it on and it said press A. so we pressed it and then is said please select a language then the screen came up that said englidh frence and spanish. its not letting us select it what can we do to make it go past that screen! please help me or else my new years will be :(!! thanx in advance!!
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make sure the batteries are fresh also try re-syncing your remote. that means press the red button by the sd card slot on the wii and the red button in the battery area on the remote at the same time.
i just bought my sister a wii for new years and we were trying to set it up we did everything we connected everything and we turned it on and it said press A. so we pressed it and then is said please select a language then the screen came up that said englidh frence and spanish. its not letting us select it what can we do to make it go past that screen! please help me or else my new years will be :(!! thanx in advance!!
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make sure the batteries are fresh also try re-syncing your remote. that means press the red button by the sd card slot on the wii and the red button in the battery area on the remote at the same time.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
i want to Frence classifieds list
i want to Frence classifieds list?
hi ,guys i'm working in seo.please give me a Frence classifieds list? help me.
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http://inall.adores.it A very informative website, kindly stay a minute in website and enter you email address for getting your answer.
hi ,guys i'm working in seo.please give me a Frence classifieds list? help me.
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http://inall.adores.it A very informative website, kindly stay a minute in website and enter you email address for getting your answer.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
How can I cool down my apartment with air conditioning if I only have Frence Balcony doors and no windows
How can I cool down my apartment with air conditioning if I only have Frence Balcony doors and no windows?
I need to cool down my apartment in Los Angeles, but I only have french doors and no regular windows. Fans dont work when its really hot, and I dont want to alter the doors or glass panes (I rent, and dont want to pay back any damages).. Anyone have any ideas as to what specific device I can buy to cool my place down? HELP!!!!! PS) No stupid responses like (MOVE nowI!!)
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Contact a locl AC firm and ask about Fujitsu individual units. They heat and cool and are controlled with a remote. There are other mfg.. I just happen to have Fujitsu. These units are commonly used in Australia, Guam, Japan etc. etc. Talk to your landlord for $$ help. They would add value to the unit.
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Buy a Swamp Cooler worked for us, we had this kind http://www.epinions.com/Evaporative_Air_Cooler_Arctic_Breeze_1500_by_Convair_with_2800_CFM_Air_Conditioner A tip, if you do buy one put a teaspoon of bleach in about once a week
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Last Summer, I saw an air conditioning unit that does not require any duct work or vents. It looks like a large fan, but produces cold air and it wasn't very noisy. Check Lowe's or Home Depot; maybe they can help you locate one. P.S. Go to Air-n-Water.com Their prices are much lower and they have a larger selection. The first one is similar to the one I saw.
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buzzy and braves are talking about the same type unit it is called a mini-split it runs on 110v and can produce up to 3 tons of air. there is an outside unit and inside unit and you need to connect the two maybe a 3" hole so i dont know if it would work maybe you could run them out where you dryer vent normally is???
I need to cool down my apartment in Los Angeles, but I only have french doors and no regular windows. Fans dont work when its really hot, and I dont want to alter the doors or glass panes (I rent, and dont want to pay back any damages).. Anyone have any ideas as to what specific device I can buy to cool my place down? HELP!!!!! PS) No stupid responses like (MOVE nowI!!)
Other - Home & Garden - 4 Answers
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Contact a locl AC firm and ask about Fujitsu individual units. They heat and cool and are controlled with a remote. There are other mfg.. I just happen to have Fujitsu. These units are commonly used in Australia, Guam, Japan etc. etc. Talk to your landlord for $$ help. They would add value to the unit.
2 :
Buy a Swamp Cooler worked for us, we had this kind http://www.epinions.com/Evaporative_Air_Cooler_Arctic_Breeze_1500_by_Convair_with_2800_CFM_Air_Conditioner A tip, if you do buy one put a teaspoon of bleach in about once a week
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Last Summer, I saw an air conditioning unit that does not require any duct work or vents. It looks like a large fan, but produces cold air and it wasn't very noisy. Check Lowe's or Home Depot; maybe they can help you locate one. P.S. Go to Air-n-Water.com Their prices are much lower and they have a larger selection. The first one is similar to the one I saw.
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buzzy and braves are talking about the same type unit it is called a mini-split it runs on 110v and can produce up to 3 tons of air. there is an outside unit and inside unit and you need to connect the two maybe a 3" hole so i dont know if it would work maybe you could run them out where you dryer vent normally is???
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