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Mental Health ??? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3904943.stm French Jews 'must move to Israel' France has seen a spate of attacks against Jewish targets Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has urged all French Jews to move to Israel immediately to escape anti-Semitism. He told a meeting of the American Jewish Association in Jerusalem that Jews around the world should relocate to Israel as early as possible. But for those living in France, he added, moving was a "must" because of rising violence against Jews there. France's foreign ministry said it had asked Israel for an explanation of the "unacceptable comments". French Jewish leaders, interviewed on France-2 Television, said Mr Sharon's remarks were unhelpful. "These comments do not bring calm, peace and serenity that we all need," said Patrick Gaubert, of the International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism (Licra). "I think Mr Sharon would have done better tonight to have kept quiet." "It's not up to him to decide for us," said Theo Klein, honorary president of Crif, which represents French Jewish organisations. Trend France has suffered a wave of anti-Semitic attacks coinciding with renewed fighting in the Middle East. About France, on one hand we see the spread of the wildest anti-Semitism there Ariel Sharon "We see the spread of the wildest anti-Semitism" in France, Mr Sharon said. The latest French government figures show 510 anti-Jewish acts or threats in the first six months of 2004 - compared to 593 for all of last year. In recent years there have been bomb attacks against a number of synagogues and Jewish schools in France. Jewish tombs have also been desecrated. Mr Sharon acknowledged that the Paris government had made efforts to tackle the problem. He added that France faced a new kind of anti-Semitism based on anti-Israeli feelings and propaganda. He pointed out that France had a large Muslim community estimated at less than 10% of population, or about five million. Hoax Mr Sharon said his advice to French Jews was that moving to Israel was "a must and they have to move immediately". Correspondents in Paris say this is not the first time that Mr Sharon has spoken about the need for French Jews to leave for Israel, but rarely has he been so blunt. "We have immediately made contact with Israeli authorities to ask them for explanations about these unacceptable statements," said French foreign ministry spokesman Herve Ladsous. There is reported to be irritation in France at the idea that life for Jews there is becoming dangerous - especially as the government has made every effort to show that anti-Jewish acts will be severely punished. A week ago President Jacques Chirac rushed to condemn an apparently anti-Semitic attack on a Paris train that turned out to be a hoax. But his haste only aggravated passions among many in the Muslim community who feel they are the instant scapegoats, observers say. http://tlp.netfirms.com

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Hi this is not uncommon. I think all potential expats should be aware that there is no magical paradise. All locations have +'s and -'s that are not immediately visible. And moving to another country should be in the stress tables along with marriage, divorce, moving house, new job, death in the family, retirement, etc. As an expat in my 4th country (and with widely spread family), I've seen many follow the stages : 1)ecstatic arrival 2)joy of discovery 3)busy with visitors 4)review after 12 months 5)focus on the annoying -'s 6)only socialise with other expats 7)family disruption 8)hatred of all things in the adopted country 9)move on It is worse with families : Children in expat schools have a higher incidence of eating disorders, etc Changes in lifestyle (working / retired, city / country, high/low income, etc) are equally stressful. There are other more subtle differences in culture that can have an impact. Living in a foreign country is not for everyone, particularly without a good grasp of the language. I hope you settle well back in UK. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi I ran into the same pre - revolution problem. I've found out a bit more through : local history society reprints of old books archeological architect at the prefecture tourist information office old town plans at the prefecture I've found that my ground floor is about AD1050, upper floors (wood ?) destroyed in a siege 1200, originally 2 buildings, upper floors rebuilt 1300 - 1350, "new" staircase built 1350 - 1380. Was originally used as a warehouse for animal skins. Then was a butcher, tannery, warehouse, and eventually one dwelling. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

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LAST EDITED ON 18-Jul-04 AT 09:14 PM (BST) Ho Ho They are all like that in S******** ! And yesterday we had a BBQ prolongee. Or nearly ! I didn't get round to getting the BBQ out of the garage, so used the oven instead. Sat went like this : 06.30 - 12.30 Working on latest urgent project 12.30 - 13.30 Local market 13.30 - 14.20 Helping neighbour with very green pool 14.21 - 21.30 Long lunch, far too much wine 21.30 - 22.00 Check emails 22.00 - 22.30 Clear debris, load dishwasher etc. But no hangover after a late start at 07.00 this morning ! God works in mysterious ways ? Wasted today by working on project, reading UK sunday papers on the web, watching Tour de France pass end of my road, watering, and still feel strangely tired Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi I first saw these scams in 1980, by telex. Of course, it developed into mail, and later fax. Even Esther Rantzen picked it up. Today, 25yrs later it is email. So, who are the people who fall for it ? Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

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Hi call me an old cynic, BUT ............... lets count the people who have complained about the current site and go into "I preferred it as it was " mode. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

http://news.tf1.fr/news/france/0,,3113457,00.html Cannibalisme la Centrale Un prisonnier de la maison centrale de Saint-Maur (Indre) a commenc se livrer un acte de cannibalisme sur un codtenu qu'il venait de tuer. Mis en ligne le 08 juillet 2004 La "centrale" de Saint-Maur a connu l'horreur, dimanche soir. Un dtenu, qui purgeait une peine de 30 ans de rclusion pour homicide et actes de cannibalisme, a rcidiv aprs avoir tu un co-dtenu. Les faits se sont drouls lors de la distribution des repas du soir. Le meurtrier a fait irruption de sa cellule au moment o l'on ouvrait la porte, et, se saisissant d'un cendrier, a agress les deux dtenus qui distribuaient la nourriture. Les deux surveillants qui accompagnaient ces derniers sont alors partis chercher du secours. A leur retour, un prisonnier tait mort et un autre bless. "Ce type de dtenu devrait tre mis l'cart de la dtention normale" L'agresseur, qui avait entrepris de manger la cervelle du dfunt, a t hospitalis Chteauroux dans une chambre garde par des policiers avant d'tre transfr dans une unit pour malades difficiles dans un tablissement de Sarreguemines (Moselle). Ds mardi, il a t mis en examen notamment pour meurtre accompagn d'actes de barbarie. Une assistance psychologique a t propose au personnel de la Centrale. "Ce type de dtenu devrait tre mis l'cart de la dtention normale, et plac dans des structures psychiatriques spcialises", a dclar le secrtaire gnral de l'UFAP, Frdric Grandcolas.Le syndicat devrait crire une lettre au garde des Sceaux, Dominique Perben, ce sujet. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

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LAST EDITED ON 10-Jul-04 AT 10:01 PM (BST) Hi Yes, I thought it was a bit marginal myself, but I thought it was amusing enough to appear. A pity about the use of THAT word. As it was a jpg file it wasn't easy to edit. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi It is noisy at home. But sailing into the Calanques (Provencal fjords) it was much worse. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi this is compulsory in parts of Scandinavia year round. It is being evaluated in parts of US too. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi I came across them in N France. They are very good. A new one opened near Lunel 34 this week. It is in the ex Batilo, ex Castorama building opposite the Royal Canine dogfood factory ! Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi I don't know your area too well, but I have a list of outlets here. There is one in 50 in Cherbourg. For others in Languedoc, the outlet near Lunel (the old Batilo opposite Royal Canine) opened this week. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi and why do so many leave UK and move to a Brit ghetto in France ? Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi I learned this the hard way. I started by using some stuff I bought in Sweden. It was a large almost full tin of marine varnish. Probably works well in -25C snow, but was not good in the sun. So lesson 1 : Local products are formulated for local conditions. Then I tried the 6yr Lasure water based product on my shutters and things. Result was pretty amazing. It looks milky in the tin, but dries to a very hard clear finish. And still looks perfect after 4 summers. And we have 300+ sunny days per year. Lesson 2 : What is expensive in the short term can be good value. Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

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Hi I think I am being softened up for a Nigerian type fraud. This looks like they will pay a large amount, then ask for a refund, then their original cheque will bounce weeks later. Anyone had a similar experience ? Emails so far : ---------------------------------------------------------- greeting, thanks for yourmail back to me, pls i would like to know when it is free so i can book. thanks --------------------------------------- Hi Please let me know the dates you require. We are pretty well booked solid during the summer months. Peter ---------------------------------------- Subject: Re: your villa for rent..........fr greetings, thanks for your mail back to me, we would like to rent your gite, we would also like to book the gite for 2weeks and send me the amount of the gite for a 2weeks so we can pay a deposit to you asoonest. thanks -------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: your villa for rent..........fr Hi Thank you for the enquiry about our Gite. Unfortunately we have prior commitments and the property is not available for a period of 5 months. However, if you let me know exactly the location you prefer, I may be able to make some suggestions. Regards Peter ---------------------------------------- Subject: your villa for rent..........fr > Good Day, > I am david banks. I am the P.R.O of CAPITAL SYS. > > I just mailed to let you know that we are interested in renting > your cottage for some of our international employees coming over to > france for a course programme for a peroid of 5 months. > > > I assume your cottage to be in a favourably good conditon. > > We intend to rent any nice single or double room or any room size > that is at your disposal. > > Also,We want you to know that we would want to know your price > range .Since we wouldnt want to bargain for anything more than the said > price range. > > Also we would want you to know that we intend on paying you through > an > french check.Our partner who resides in france will give you the cheque > as soon as the neccessary negotiations have been concluded on between > yourself and I. > > I would love to know if your cottage is still available . > Thank you and have a nice day. ------------------------------------------------------------ Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi Comparing new and used car pricing across Europe is subject to many factors : Company car tax rates National fuel price (may favour petrol/diesel and small / large engines) Insurance rates Local car tax (higher tax % = lower spec and lower basic price) Local engine size tax breaks (some countries penalize, say, engines over 2 litres) Specification (AC in the South, Leather + sunroof in the North of Europe) Service costs (My local Peugeot dealer charges about GBP17 per hour - perceived high service costs hit used car values) Market positioning (Citroen is priced below Ford in UK, but is seen as a more premium car in France) Market penetration (French makes have low sales in Scandinavia, so prices are lower to gain volume) Manufacturer market ambitions (In some markets manufacturer is trying to re position the brand, so prices change) Brand image (new Saab / Volvo are seen as volume cars in Scandinavia and have rather low prices - often cheaper than Ford / Opel) Available discounts Exchange rates (Manufacturers are very slow to change prices because they are locked into comparative competitor pricing and exchange rates can rapidly change) The only way to compare prices is to specify the car you want and trawl through new and used car prices in each country. Bonne chance Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

Hi it is rather warm here at present. My shade mounted electronic weather station says for today : max air temp 36C max pool temp 28C I missed the highest temps because I was out sailing during the afternoon. But I can't help remembering it was mid to late June last year when we started to get 40+C temps. What is it like in the rest of France ? Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com

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Stop Press we had a little rain today Peter http://tlp.netfirms.com