http://forum.expatica.com/index.php Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:58:19 +0100 5 http://www.expatica.com/i/gate/exp-logo.gif http://forum.expatica.com/index.php http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=117654
Whether you are running a gite, managing a website or have set up a language centre to teach English, we would love to hear from you.

This would also be an excellent chance for other internationals to learn more about your business.

Kindly send an email with 'Please send me an Expat Entrepreneur in France questionnaire' in the subject line to editorFR@expatica.com.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:30:59 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=117654 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=116336
I would like to suggest you Aqua Pressing that is the first ecological dry cleaning in Nice.

Thanks to an absence of chlorinated chemicals, your clothes will keep their colours and softness.

For your health: No perchloroethylene. Enjoy clothes that are clean and fresh, without any risk to your health from dangerous chemical residue.

Nora, the owner of the laundry, is very nice. The address: 8 boulevard Carnot (on the basse corniche)

Together for a sustainable world !


Have a nice day

Carola]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:43:22 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=116336 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115704 ‘The Flying Machine’ a part animation part live action production, celebrating the life of Frederic Chopin. The film is being produced by BreakThru films (www.breakthrufilms.co.uk), who have previously won an Oscar for their animated film ‘Peter and the Wolf’.

We are looking to cast two children who are BILINGUAL FRENCH AND ENGLISH, to play lead roles.
Specifically we are looking for a girl (aged 10-14) and a boy (8-10), to audition this month, for filming to start in January 2010 for a maximum of ten days.

If you are a parent of a child who fits the specifications and are interested in the project please email us at mail@candidcasting.co.uk, for more information and to arrange an audition. Alternatively you can call the office Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm on 020 7490 8882 for further information.
Thank you for your interest
]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:12:58 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115704 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114750
If you are planning to celebrate Thanksgiving in Paris this year, Le Saint-Martin (www.bistrotsaint-martin.com) will for the 3rd year celebrate Thanksgiving. Join us in our restaurant or order your "Feast To Go".

Thursday, November 27nd (seatings at 5, 7 & 9PM)
Friday, November 28th
Saturday, November 29th
Seatings at 7PM & 9PM

Traditional Thanksgiving Menu (30€/person)

Savory Carrot Soup
Roasted Turkey
Old Fashioned Stuffing/ Mashed Potates
Cranberry Sauce
Sautéed Green Beans/Butternut Squash
Pumpkin Bread
Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Call for reservations: 06.32.75.98.05/01.46.07.73.68 or
email us at lesaintmartin@yahoo.fr
http://www.bistrotsaint-martin.com
Group reservations accepted

Le Saint-Martin
25 rue Louis Blanc
75010 Paris
(Located near Canal St-Martin)
Metro Louis Blanc Line 7]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:28:10 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114750 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114343 Call for Applications

USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders
Next Weeklong Seminar (6th – 10th November 2009, Berlin

The next Weeklong Seminar for “USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders” will be taking place on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and therefore offers a unique opportunity for participants to experience this historic occasion.

The program will include lectures, seminars, and panel discussions with leading speakers from the fields of academia, politics, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The event runs concurrent to the ICD program “A World Without Walls”, and the contributing speakers will include:

• Dr. Benjamin Barber (Professor, Maryland University, author of “Jihad Vs McWorld”)
• Ms. Ségolène Royal (2007 Presidential Candidate, French Socialist Party, President of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council)
• The Rt. Hon. David Trimble (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Former First Minister of Northern Ireland)
• Jack McConnell (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland)
• Mike Kenneth Moore (Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization and Former Prime Minister of New Zealand)
• Annelli Jäätteenmäki (Former Prime Minister of Finland)
• Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

The topics under discussion will include:

• The history and development of transatlantic relations since 1989
• The process of European integration from political, economic, and cultural perspectives and the implications of this for US-European relations
• The current and future impact of the Obama administration on transatlantic relations
• Comparing and contrasting US and European approaches towards the Russian Federation and the importance of Russia in determining the nature of transatlantic relations
• The interdependent nature of the challenges faced by sovereign states and the challenges and opportunities this brings

Who can apply?
The program is open to students and young professionals with an interest in international relations and cultural exchange.

What will the Weeklong Seminar involve?
The program for the Weeklong Seminar will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, and cultural activities in and around Berlin. The participants will meet with leading figures from the political, diplomatic, academic and civil society spheres to discuss the state of relations between Europe and the USA, and consider how they can be supported through organised cultural exchange.

The timing of the event will also allow the participants the unique opportunity to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall here in Berlin.

What is the aim of the Weeklong Seminar?
The Seminar aims to raise awareness of key issues in the transatlantic relationship, inform the participants about the field of cultural diplomacy and its importance today, create a sustainable network between the participants, and provide support and guidance for future initiatives.

What happens after the Seminar?
After completing the Weeklong Seminar, the participants become members of the USA Meets Europe Forum. They are then supported by the ICD in conducting research, organising and developing leadership initiatives, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum where they can network with the other Young Leaders from around the world. The Forum activity is aimed at creating sustainable initiatives that bridge the Atlantic.

Where can I find more information?
Further information about the next Weeklong Seminar, including the online application forum, can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/younglead...eeklong-seminar

Further information about the Forum as a whole can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/younglead...ums_usamg_about

Further information about the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy can be found under:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org

Any enquiries regarding the program can be sent to usame@culturaldiplomacy.org

We look forward to your contact.

Warm Regards,

The USA Meets Europe Team


USA Meets Europe
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Keithstr´. 14 Berlin, Germany - 10787
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
usame@culturaldiplomacy.org
www.culturaldiplomacy.org]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:31:46 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114343 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=113319
Share your health concerns with Expatica and stand to win a voucher from Amazon.com worth EUR 100!

Expatica and Ruigrok / NetPanel are inviting expats to fill out a survey on the healthcare systems within various countries.

This survey, commissioned by a prominent health insurance company, aims to address how expats rate the healthcare system in their adopted land by comparison to that of their home countries.

It also hopes to understand the factors expats consider most important when they seek medical treatment and health insurance. Survey questions include:

• What kind of medical treatment would you choose to receive outside of the country you currently live in?

• How do you rate the healthcare system in your adopted country compared to your country of origin?

• Why would you rather be treated in another country in the event that you should fall ill and require hospitalisation?

Click here to fill out this short survey.

Six survey participants stand to win a voucher from Amazon.com worth EUR 100! These lucky winners will be notified via email in mid-October. ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=113319 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112110 Help us learn what expats think are the greatest challenges of managing work and personal finances abroad, especially during the recession.

Expatica and Ruigrok / NetPanel are inviting all expats to fill out a survey regarding the finance and labour markets in their current country of residence.

While one can read daily news about how economies around the world are sinking deeper into recession and affecting locals’ lives, information on how expats are coping is harder to come by. A short poll conducted by Expatica shows most expats have been affected by the financial crisis.

This survey hopes to address this through examining how expats have been affected by the global financial crisis, both professionally and financially. In addition, it will look at the differences and challenges foreigners might face in their careers upon moving abroad.

Survey questions include: “Have you changed your spending habits because of the global downturn?”, "To what extent are you positive or negative about your job prospects for the coming year?" and “Can you describe the ways in which working in your profession is different in your country of residence compared to your country of origin?”

The survey will run for two months and the results will be published in July.

Click here to fill out the survey. Survey participants stand to win a USD 25 Amazon.com voucher.
]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:43:04 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112110 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112899
The Strasbourg International Film Festival is a 10 day fest from August 28th to September 6th focusing on the works of new and emerging directors. Creatives. Non-conformists. Original and independent voices from all genres, notably experimentals and avant-garde pieces as well as more traditional themes like dramas, thrillers, romantic comedies, innovative documentaries and unique animated works.

The festival's goal is to create an ideal location for the audience and filmmakers, without omitting the industry.

Several directors will be presenting their films at this years festival. Such screenings will be followed up by Q&As. Other directors will be participating in innovative panels and workshops, as well as out-of-competition projections. Remember to keep in mind our filmmaker brunches where director and audience alike can benefit not only from great French food and culture in one of France's most beautiful destinations but also enjoy benefiting from meeting other film-goers and filmmakers and keeping up-to-date on what is going on in today's independent film circuit.

The festival also encourages networking between filmmakers for the overall goal of international film making and open eyes to the new possibilities modern-day technology has created for the film industry and the independent filmmaker.

Projections are held either for free or at very reasonable prices in order to permit more people to see the work, from students, to artists, to businessmen, thus engaging the community and creating a very laid back, creative and open-minded atmosphere.

The Strasbourg International Film Festival plans to show over 150 films this year, from features to shorts, from documentaries to animation. Films will be show in Strasbourg, France at two locations and at two locations in Kehl, Germany, making this international film festival, quite literally, international.

Join us!!! From the 28th of August to the 6th of September 2009. Ten opportunity-filled days to support independent, emerging and out there film making! 10 days of new experiences because, lets not forget, a festival is also there to learn from and share with others, a chance explore your passion!

Sophie]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:27:41 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112899 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112565 my name is Stephanie and I'm from Germany but right now I'm living in London for 3 months to do an internship and improve my English. Well of course I'm also here to see new things, to get to know the British culture and to make memorable experiences. Maybe some of you, who are from England or the UK could help me while giving me tips what I shouldn't miss? Because I'm a student I can't spend a lot of money and that's why I would prefer some cheap insider tips =)
I've already visited several sights for instance: the London Zoo, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower Bridge! On the internet I've found a website named www.discountbritain.net offering 20 % discount on these sights. That's a really good advantage to me because the London sights are very expensive. Maybe you're interested in saving money too, there is also a website for French attractions! (www.smartsavefrance.com)
So I would be glad about getting some answers from you!]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:53:39 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112565 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112134 As a regular visitor and lover of France and its culture,
I can't seem to locate Black interest Bookshops, Reggae shops etc in France.

Where are you'all? Someone's got to know!

So Reggae France, Please, Please, let me know where it's at, and i'll definately check it out!

Rtz
rdk@blueyonder.co.uk]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:12:42 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112134 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111594 Major news: World Event for every citizen of this planet, released today and available to watch for free until june 14th 2009

Please share this information with all your friends and family.

"HOME" un film de Yann Arthus-Bertrand

link to watch in English: [url="http://www.youtube.com/homeproject"]

We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth's climate.

The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part in the effort, and HOME has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being.

For this purpose, HOME needs to be free. A patron, the PPR Group, made this possible. EuropaCorp, the distributor, also pledged not to make any profit because Home is a non-profit film.

HOME has been made for you : share it! And act for the planet.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

PPR is proud to support HOME
http://www.ppr.com

HOME is a carbon offset movie
http://www.actioncarbone.org

More information about the Planet
http://www.goodplanet.info

Site Web : http://www.home-2009.com

lien pour regarder en français:
http://www.youtube.com/homeprojectFR

Nous vivons une période cruciale. Les scientifiques nous disent que nous avons 10 ans pour changer nos modes de vie, éviter d'épuiser les ressources naturelles et empêcher une évolution catastrophique du climat de la Terre.

Il faut que chacun participe à l'effort collectif et c'est pour sensibiliser le plus grand monde que j'ai conçu le film HOME.

Afin de diffuser ce film le plus largement possible, il fallait qu'il soit gratuit. Un mécène, le groupe PPR, a permis qui le soit. EuropaCorp, qui en assure la distribution, s'est engagé à ne faire aucun bénéfice car HOME n'a aucune ambition commerciale.

J'aimerais que ce film devienne aussi votre film. Partagez-le. Et agissez.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

PPR est fier de soutenir HOME
http://www.ppr.com

HOME est un film compensé carbone
http://www.actioncarbone.org

Plus d'information sur la planète
http://www.goodplanet.info

Site Web : http://www.home-2009.com

Merci de partager ces informations.

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for all our members with an itchy Twitter finger, you can now follow our antics on the social networking platform of the moment.

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 15:11:57 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111450 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109961
I'm a journalist for a new weekly newspaper covering Mid Powys.
We are looking for expats specifically from our area to appear in a new feature.

It gives you the opportunity to tell people 'back home' why you moved, what you are doing now, what its like there and what you miss about Wales.

The way it works is that you contact me at: extrabits@powyslocal.co.uk
Then I send you a short questionnaire. You fill it in and send a photo.

That's all there is to it

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Jennifer M]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:52:33 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109961 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109632
They will have plenty of books in every category, with paperbacks for only EUR 1 and hardcovers for EUR 2. Home-made snacks are available in the coffee corner.

SOS Help welcomes donations of English books in good condition. They can be brought to the Church on Friday, 27 and Saturday, 28 March. To donate large quantities in advance, please contact soshelpbooksale@gmail.com.

The Spring Book Sale provides more than half the funds required to keep the SOS Help line open, so please pass the word in your publications and help them start their 35th year with a record total!

Date & Time:
Saturday, 28 March – 12h00 to 16h00

Location:
St Joseph's Church
50 avenue Hoche
75008 Paris
M° Etoile

For more information, contact SOS Help at 01 46 21 46 46 or check out their website.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:39:28 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109632 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109603
Retail in Action are a company who specialise in Mystery Shopping fieldwork throughout Europe. They are currently recruiting in France/Norway/Spain/Italy/Belgium/Portugal/Germany for fieldworkers this Spring. The work involves visiting shops at specific locations and completing a questionnaire.

Full training provided - English speaking, Broadband internet access and ability to travel locally essential.

Please contact with contact details and availability by 28th February 2009.]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:02:31 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109603