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We are in the first week of the 10 week competition, and we are encouraging all members of the campus community to make an extra effort to recycle. We record the weight of co-mingled recycling and trash collected each week, which is then entered into the national Recyclemania competition. Physical Plant and the Office of Environmental Sustainability collaborate to promote the competition, do the hard work of collecting the recyclables, and report the data on our campus efforts.
Plymouth State University participates in the Gorilla Prize, Waste Minimization, Grand Champion, and Per Capita Classic categories of the competition. In the Gorilla Prize competition, the school with the highest gross tonnage of recyclables wins. The Waste Minimization category focuses on the efforts to reduce waste generated by determining which school produces the least amount of waste, including both trash and recyclables, on a per person basis. The Grand Champion category the amount of recycling produced at PSU is divided by the total weight of the trash and recycling we produce to determine the school's recycling rate. Finally, in the Per Capita Classic schools compete to see who can collect the most recycling on a per person basis.
The winners of this competition will receive national recognition as well as the satisfaction of helping live in a more sustainable society. Last year our recycling totals declined a slightly from previous years, but we are hopeful hat with more awareness we can improve. So, start recycling and let's be #1 in the state this year!
What can you do to help? Simply take your recyclables to the recycling bins! There are large bins in all of the Resident halls and throughout campus building to make doing the right thing as easy as possible. If you have cardboard to recycle simply flatten it and place it behind recycling bins in your building. Finally, be sure only recyclable materials without waste in them go in recycling bins, as contamination with waster can result in processing plants rejecting recyclable materials.
If everyone does the simple task of recycling it will add up fast. The more people that participate, the better our school's numbers are and the higher we rank, so let's make green more than just our school color at Plymouth State University!]]>
We will holding "Water Week" in the first week of December (December 2-6) to promote this effort with a series of events that will include re-usable bottle give-aways, opportunities to give suggestion about where water bottle refilling stations should be on campus, public speakers, films, and many ways to be actively involved in the issue. If you'd like to get involved please contact Brian Eisenhauer, Director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability.
We hope to see you there!
The text of the resolution passed by Student Senate in Spring 2013:
Bottled Water Consumption Deterrence Act
Whereas: Bottled water is an environmentally and socially deleterious product in that: Production of single-use PET #1 plastic bottles consumes 17.6 million barrels of oil per year (not including transportation), enough to fuel 1 million American cars for a year. It takes an estimated 3 liters of water to produce 1 liter of bottled water. Two million tons, or 86% of water bottles sold in the US are not recycled, and are either incinerated or end up in landfills. There is virtually no regulation on the contents of bottled water, with less than 1 person in the FDA overseeing all existing brands. Corporations seek profits through the privatization of common water resources (rivers, streams, lakes, etc.), causing detriment to community welfare and sustainability; and
Whereas: About 40% of bottled water sold in the US and Canada is sourced from tap water. This includes bottled water from Coca-Cola which currently has a contract with Plymouth State University; and
Whereas: Americans spent more than $20 billion on bottled water in 2011. Plymouth State University consumes over 100,000 bottles annually; and
Whereas: Plymouth's municipal water is some of the cleanest in the country, and is very highly regulated under the Environmental Protection Agency. In fact, 60-70% of bottled water sold in the US is completely unregulated by the Federal law due to loopholes in FDA regulation; and
Whereas: The cost of bottled water on campus is over 1,900 times more than that of tap water.
Therefore, Let it be Resolved: That the Student Senate at the Plymouth State University formally discourages the production, selling, purchasing, and consumption of bottled water in the Plymouth State University community; and
Therefore, Further it be Resolved: That the Student Senate at the Plymouth State University commends and encourages the improvement and retrofitting of water fountains, and the installation of water bottle refilling stations in every building on campus; and
Therefore, Further it be Resolved: That the Student Senate commends the PSU "Turn on, Tap in, Bottle out" campaign, Common Ground, EGAW, and OES for their work in educating Plymouth citizens about the impacts of bottled water production and consumption; and
Therefore, Finally it be Resolved: That the Student Senate discourages all PSU programs, departments, offices, and administrative units from spending University monies on bottled water for any purposes.
As of October 31, 2013, we have the current competition standings of each residence halls percentage of electricity use reduced compared to baselines from the past five years. Pemigewasset Hall is in first place with a reduction of 14.97% of energy. In second place, not far behind from first place, is Belknap with a reduction of 13.69% of energy. In third place is Grafton hall with a reduction of 12.86% of energy. In fourth place is Smith Hall with a reduction of 10.78% of energy. In fifth place is Langdon woods with a reduction of 6.35% of energy. In sixth place is Blair hall with a reduction of 4.92%. In last place is Mary Lyon Hall with a reduction of 0.30% of energy.
These standings can easily fluctuate within the next three weeks of the competition. Any residence hall has the ability to come from behind and win this competition. The idea of this competition is to make everyday changes in our lives to save us money and help us live more sustainable for a lifetime. Doing simple changes such as turning off unused appliances, TVs, and game consoles can make a big difference. Make these changes more often and you may see your residence hall reach closer to that first place spot! Good luck, and do your part to help your hall win!
Students in the residence halls can work together to try and save as much energy as possible, and the idea is that with the incentive to make some changes we can learn practices that can save us money and help us live more sustainably for a lifetime. Doing simple things like turning off unused appliances, TVs, and game consoles can make a big difference. People interested in being more dedicated can take steps like plugging electronics into a power strip that can be turned off when they are not in use, which eliminates "vampire draw", which is also called standby power.
"Vampire draw" is the electricity consumed by a device when it is turned off. For example, your television consumes electricity as it waits for you to hit the "on" button on your remote. Similarly your stereo, coffee maker, garage-door opener, microwave oven, clock radio and other electronics are drawing power even when not in use. Yes, even chargers for cell phones and MP3 players siphon energy when plugged in – even if they're not charging a thing. These kinds of devices have a hidden energy cost that most people are never even aware of. Nationally, phantom loads make up about six percent of our energy consumption. This translates into billions of dollars spent and significant amounts of pollution emitted into our air. (http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~recycle/ssec/download/Phantom%20Load.pdf) So this fall unplug, unplug, unplug and save your residence hall some energy!
The "Do It In the Dark" competition is a cooperative effort by the Office of Environmental Sustainability, The Office of Residential Life, and Physical Plant. These groups work together to publicize the event, create awareness of energy conservation measures students can take in their own lives, and track the amount of energy consumed by the resident halls each week to see who can save the most.
Last year the winners of the 2012 Do It in the Dark energy competition were the students living in Belknap Hall. They reduced their energy consumption 25.23% from the baseline energy usage established in 2009! In second place was Pemigewasset Hall with a 24.28% reduction from 2009 levels. This was followed by Grafton Hall with 22.28% reduction, Smith Hall with 21.11% reduction, Blair Hall with 16.84% reduction, Mary Lyon Hall with 10.25% reduction, and Langdon Woods with 7.09% reduction in energy consumption from baseline use levels.
The residence hall that saves the most energy wins half price laundry for the month of February, and all students know those savings are significant! Thanks go to the Laundry Equipment Company (LECO) of Manchester, NH for their support of this sustainability initiative at Plymouth State University. We look forward to starting the competition October 1st. Do your part to help your hall win!
Sustainability at PSU is a part of everyone's work, and the Office of Environmental Sustainability exists to focus on sustainability issues, help others lessen their environmental impacts, coordinate our University wide efforts, and report on what we accomplish to our campus community and beyond. We work with faculty, staff, and students alike on many different projects, and hope to have a chance to talk to you about sustainability at PSU this year.
Aside from concerns about the environment and a desire to ensure future generations have the resources needed for social and economic security, why should a university care about sustainability? One critical reason is that it matters to the most important constituency we serve, our students. An institution of higher learning's commitment to sustainability is an increasingly important factor in students' choice of where to attend college, and Plymouth State University continues to make efforts to make its campus and operations more sustainable. "College-bound students are increasingly interested in sustainability issues," said Robert Franek, Senior VP/Publisher, The Princeton Review. "Among 7,445 college applicants who participated in our 2012 'College Hopes & Worries Survey,' nearly 7 out of 10 (68 percent) told us that having information about a school's commitment to the environment would influence their decision to apply to or attend the school," (Green Guide Press Release. 2012. The Princeton Review. 20 Nov. 2012. http://www.princetonreview.com/green-guide-press-release.aspx). At PSU our commitment to sustainability is strong, and our efforts involve students, staff, and faculty from all parts of the campus community.
In The Office of Environmental Sustainability at Plymouth State University we work closely with these diverse members of the campus community to meet our University goal to make Plymouth State University carbon neutral by the year 2050, and to improve our relationship with the environment as a whole. Our efforts are conducted in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, and our project partners include the Office of Residential Life and Physical Plant, both of whom are strong supporters of sustainability. The work we do is grounded efforts to raise awareness and promote more sustainable practices on campus both in and outside of the workplace through behavior change and infrastructure improvement. Our goal is not only to make the campus more sustainable, but also to educate our faculty, staff, and students in ways to live more sustainably that will last a lifetime and extend far beyond campus.
Currently, we are working on many projects and events to achieve these goals. For example on October first our annual "Do it in the Dark" energy saving competition between residence halls begins. The contest started in 2007, and is one of the older campus energy use reduction competitions in the nation. The residence hall that saves the most electricity receives half-price laundry for the month of February, and students' electricity conservation in the past has been impressive. Last year's winner was Belknap Hall, and residents reduced electricity consumption by almost 20% during the competition! Here's looking forward to another good year.
We are hard at work on many projects, including offering a campus Green Office Program that helps interested departments and offices identify ways to voluntarily improve their sustainability through a facilitated examination of everyday practices. We are also working throughout the year on reducing the use of bottles water on campus, and encouraging various forms of conversation through education and programming. In the spring we will participate again in Recyclemania, a national recycling competition, and we are also working to increase the number of classes about sustainability being taught on campus. These are just examples of a few of the activities we are engaged in, and we hope you have a chance to see you at one of our events this year!
The Office of Environmental Sustainability (OES) is located in EcoHouse, and the work is conducted by the Director of OES and a number of student employees. Engaging students in experiential education through participation in campus sustainability efforts is one of the tenets used to guide the efforts of OES, and we are fortunate to work with many talented students. In 2013-2014 the graduate assistant working in OES is Melissa Leszek, a graduate student in the Environmental Science and Policy Program, and student employees include Caitlyn Kearny as the Competitions Coordinator, and Justin Hurd, Patricia Manning, and Brandon Lehman and program coordinators who conducting outreach on sustainability issues in residence halls and across campus in collaboration with other departments and offices on campus. Steve Whitman and Brian Eisenhauer are co-directors of the EcoHouse project, and Brian Eisenhauer has the pleasure of serving as the Director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability.
We will continue to provide resources to help the campus community be more sustainable, and if you have questions about our sustainability efforts at Plymouth State University please contact OES and we'll do our best to respond quickly.
We look forward to working with you to achieve a sustainable Plymouth State University!]]>
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Thermal Project – Plymouth State University (2013)
Plymouth State University is committed to the pursuit of environmental sustainability and to identifying efficient ways to achieve goals for campus operations. In addition, as a public institution, the University has a responsibility to ensure that financial decisions made balance diverse goals.
For the last several years, the University has been exploring multiple energy strategies which lower overall energy costs and makes progress towards carbon neutrality, as reflected in the Climate Action Plan (CAP), as part of the President's Climate Commitment signed in May 2007. Some of the strategies considered were leading edge ideas as well as proven biomass alternatives.
The primary campus group charged with studying and recommending energy alternatives is a group called the Energy Committee with member ship from various segments of the campus including: Physical Plant, Finance Office, Office of Sustainability, Purchasing, and our Co-Gen Plant Contractor – Noresco. This group meets bi-weekly and has done the bulk of the work to explore energy alternatives for the campus.
Next fall, the University will be converting the Co-Generation plant from diesel fuel (#6) to Compressed Natural Gas as our primary source of fuel in heating the campus. The rest of the document explains the strategy and expected outcomes.
Strategy and Outcomes
There are several motivations for this change including cost savings and improving our institution's relationship with the environment to achieve our goal to cut carbon emissions to address global warming. Compressed natural gas (CNG) will be used as a transition fuel to achieve these cost and environmental goals in the short term, with a conversion to a biomass fuel source as the long-term strategy for thermal generation on campus. Biogas from dairy farms and various biomass energy sources were extensively explored as alternative fuels for the thermal plant, but for a variety of reasons were not a feasible option at this time for the University. Converting our thermal generation to CNG will allow us to achieve significant cost savings while reducing both our pollutant load and our carbon emissions.
The decision to use CNG as a fuel source was a complex one that involved many considerations, including extensive discussions of issues associated with the production of the fuel including fracking. In short, the decision was made to move ahead with the project even in light of these concerns because of the following major considerations: 3
• The current funding climate. Conversion to a less expensive fuel will generate budget savings that can fund the capital needs as well as provide additional resources for strategic campus priorities.
• The conversion brings financial savings to Plymouth State University that can help control tuition costs; projected project payback is less than one year.
• The negative environmental impacts of our current fuel source (Fuel oil #6) are significant and an alternative fuel is critical to meet long-term sustainability goals.
• The EPA is changing air quality rules to make #6 fuel oil even more expensive to use because of its heavy pollutant load.
• Converting to CNG reduces our carbon footprint by about 12% and an energy solution is critical to reaching the long-term goal of carbon neutrality.
• CNG is firmly viewed as a transition fuel to biomass for the institution, and the infrastructure being used in the project reflects that decision.
• Greener U, the sustainability consulting firm in the Master Planning process, has reviewed the plan and identified it as a sound one for reaching our institutional goals.
Our current fuel source is extremely polluting in both emissions and its production, so despite continuing concerns about fracking, the benefits of the project clearly outweigh the benefits of the status quo. Most of our CNG fuel will be coming from pipeline gas transported from Canada which does not use fracking as an extraction method.
There will be some construction activity this summer near the Co-Gen plant to allow for CNG fuel trucks to deliver their fuel directly to the plant. Further, the University has engaged energy consultants and contractors to properly design the systems to accept and process the fuel as well as meet all safety and code requirements.
This technology is called a "virtual pipeline" as pipeline gas is transported to the location as opposed to tapping directly off the pipeline. The technology to facilitate this process is cutting edge and Plymouth State will be one of the first organizations to utilize this model and we believe the first in New Hampshire.
We look forward to continuing to share news about this exciting project, and to answering questions members of our community may have about it. Please feel free to email either of us if you have any follow up questions.]]>
Located on Route 175-A in Holderness across from the Foley Gymnasium, the first phase of Plymouth State University's ALLWell (Active Living, Learning, and Wellness) Center is the construction of an ice arena. The Ice Arena will serve as a teaching facility for instruction and research in ice activities, a home for Panther varsity men's and women's ice hockey teams with seating for 850 spectators, and a Welcome Center that will provide an attractive meeting place for visitors to the campus and towns of Plymouth and Holderness and the region.
The Ice Arena will be built to meet LEED Silver standards by installing sophisticated geothermal heating/cooling design to maximize energy conservation opportunities.
"In order to maximize the sustainability of this facility, PSU is installing the large geothermal field and using other energy-saving devices that will reduce energy consumption by at least 28 percent over a traditional arena," said PSU's Director of Environmental Sustainability Bill Crangle.
The combination of geothermal and the capture of waste heat generated by ice making equipment will provide the heat for the facility thereby removing reliance on traditional fuel-based heating system.
|Construction workers are hard at work on the PSU Ice Arena, which is scheduled to open in 2010
Because of the energy-efficient design, this facility will require less energy consumption than PSU's traditional academic and residential buildings of the same size. Because of the design and operating systems, the structure will be one of the most energy efficient ice arenas in the nation.
Here are the highlights of the energy efficient design and construction of PSU's Ice Arena:
By signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, PSU has made a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality. The PSU Office of Sustainability works in partnership with the PSU President's Commission on Environmental Sustainability and the University Environment Committee to advance the University's goals on sustainability.
In addition, the University will make the Ice Arena available to area science classes to provide the opportunity to learn about the various "green" technologies being implemented.]]>


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(FOX 11) The debate over the Santa Monica Airport reminds me of coyotes and bears, lion and tigers, oh my!
You know how coyotes and other animals are leaving the wild more and more, wandering into neighborhoods in search of food?
I think they have a fancy term for it - something like "wildland urban interface". Basically we're the ones who are moving into their neighborhood, not vice-versa.
A similar phenomenon has happened in Santa Monica, in and around the airport.
What once were, as LA City Councilman Bill Rosendahl calls it "bean fields and orange groves" are now condos and homes.
Entire neighborhoods with an airport smack dab in the middle of them. And the folks who live there are tired of the noise, pollution, etc...
But the people who use the airport, say "What did you expect, moving next to an airport?"
In turn, those who live there will explain the airport wasn't that busy back then; there weren't studies about toxicity and pollution like there are now, etc...
And on the argument goes.
A ray of hope to those who want to see the airport shuttered is that the FAA's lease with the city expires in 2015.
A ray of hope to those who want to keep the airport open is that the FAA says the lease doesn't really expire in 2015 but in 2023.
And if that doesn't work, Santa Monica's City Attorney says the FAA has a "Post World War II Instrument of Transfer", an agreement that guarantees the airport be operated in "perpetuity". And that the FAA has said it will appeal any effort to close SMO.
And on the argument goes.
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Ateneum Art Museum's collection in the Google Art Project has today been published online. The Art Project now includes 55 classic works from Ateneum, shown on the site as high resolution images with added introductory notes. Using the Street View feature, you can take a virtual tour around the museum's collection display.
Art from the Presidential Palace
The renovation of the Presidential Palace provides a unique opportunity to view its treasures on display at Ateneum.
Ateneum's collections are kept on public display on the museum's ground floor. The collection display presents Finnish classic art in a new light.


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We organise placements for young students to go to France to become au-pairs.
Apply for seasonal jobs in France, on our website you can search employers or find summer jobs, winter jobs and employment agencies. France is a popular country to work in, there are lots of summer, winter and year round jobs available where you will get to experience the local culture, food and country. There really is a lot of choice when it comes to applying, from winter ski jobs, to fruit picking at farms, working at a campsite or holiday resort or spending time living in a world famous city like Paris where you could gain employment as a babysitter, nanny or teacher.
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The Alpine Cookery Course is the first and arguably the best chalet cookery course available.
Provides a professional childcare service in the French Alps. Need nannies to look after children in Val d'Isere, Tignes and Sainte Foy this winter.
A small independent chalet company, offering fully catered and self catered ski chalet holidays in the snow sure resort of Tignes.
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The Original Ski Company specializes in offering luxury chalet holidays in Megeve and St Gervais in french Alps.
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Various jobs in Le Praz and La Tania, Courchevel in the French Alps
An independent Ski Chalet company located exclusively in Belle Plagne, La Plagne.
Snowbizz is a small family run, family ski holidays specialist.
Jobs can be found throughout the country, where you work really comes down to personal preference or what role you want to apply for. Here is a general guide to the most popular locations:
Cities - Paris, Nice, Bordeaux and Marselle are popular places for work experience, teaching, nanny and professional jobs
French Alps - Most winter ski positions are found here
Rural Areas - Some jobs e.g. farm work can be found in very remote areas of the country
Coastal Locations - Holiday resorts, caravan campsites
We have put together a guide to working in France where you can learn about the types of jobs available, what to expect and also how and when to apply for your dream job. Read more information.
There are lots of options to work a ski season in France and on our guide you can read more information, research all options and also apply.
We have local and international companies listed on our website including UK based hiring companies. You could apply to work a winter ski season in places like Les Gets in the Portes du Soleil area which are two popular choices. Other resorts and places include Chamonix, Alpe d'Huez, Courchevel, Les Arcs, Meribel, Les Menuires, Serre-Chevalier, Val Thorens, La Plagne and Tignes. It can be difficult to get a job in Val d'Isere, this is a really popular location and you might struggle to gain a job here. A good alternative destination is Les Arcs, here there is fantastic skiing and your chances of gaining employment will be better.
Why Apply
There are so many reasons you should consider working a ski season in France, imagine waking up and working on pristine alps with everyone on holiday enjoying themselves. Taking time out to work a ski season in France can easily be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you can have, and a lot better than a normal 9-5 job. The benefit is you is you will meet new people from all over the world and have a lot of fun! These jobs can include long hours and be quite tiring but the benefits far out weigh the negatives.
When to Apply
These jobs are some of the most popular seasonal work opportunities in the world, you will need to apply at least 3 months indvance to give yourself the best chance of getting hired. You can contact employers through our website above or browse online listings and check ski company websites direct in April, May and June. Interviews usually take place well in advance of a starting contract during summer and companies like to have vacancies filled well in advance of September.
Advice for Applying Last Minute or on Arrival
Don't panic if you are making a last minute decesion, a lot of people usually drop out for one reason or another and so as the season starts there are usually vacancies to be found. If you are trying to be independent you can just turn up at resorts and apply locally. This can have mixed results and make sure you have enough money in your bank to cover yourself as ski resort locations can be expensive. Be preapred to put a lot of hard work in too, sometimes there are few jobs available and so its important you get talking to the right people (bar managers, chalet staff, tour operator staff) - these people might be the key to you finding a job.
The Application Process
- Apply online: get your CV/cover letter filled with relevant and promotional information
- Attend an interview: attend and hopefully make a good impression to make yourself stand out
- Get hired, sign a contract and get your start date and location
Train to Become a Ski Instructor
You could take your BASI level 1 and 2 ski qualifications in a resort like Val d'Isere, we have companies listed which offer training and then employment on completion of a course. This is perfect if you are interested in a career change or just looking at doing something different. The price of a course can vary depending on the company and location but you will need a few thousand pound to participate.
Chalet Work
There are lots of chalet and resort jobs where you can work hard and then spend plenty of time on the slopes. You could apply direct to privately owned chalets, they are looking to hire chalet hosts, chefs and a resort managers for winter 2014 ski season. A lot of ski companies hire couples and friends to work in chalets please check all options before applying as there are lots of different jobs. They usually include free accommodation and food too which is a bonus. This is an amazing opportunity to live and work in some of the best ski areas in the world.
Sometimes the wages can vary and don't expect the greatest amount of money but this is as much about the experience than the pay. You will be paid weekly and there is a bonus at the end of the season whilst included is a accommodation, food, a lift pass, ski & snowboard hire and more. If you want to have some time away and refresh yourself or do something different like working abroad then definately think about working in France, this will be an invaluable experience. You might also like to view our seasonal jobs in Switzerland.
On our website you can also find seasonal positions throughout France and arrange the summer of your life. Below we have put together a guide to the best summer employment opportunities:
There are also jobs at activity centres which educates hundreds of British youngsters over the summer break. They offer language and sports programs where you can be leading fun lessons and working with over 100 children every weekend. This job is a lot of fun, its also a great way to live in and see more of France. Centres welcome school groups throughout summer and aim to give them the best time possible, they are one of the most popular activity centres in Europe! During summer they hire international staff for a number of roles where you can teach lessons, instruct sports or become a team leader. These are great hands of work experience roles which are perfect if you are looking for a summer job abroad, you will need to be fun, creative and energetic. There are also lots of jobs behind the scenes for example working in the kitchen or even helping with the maintenance and up keep of the large property and gardens.
France is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and because of this international companies hire staff throughout the year - both in winter and summer. Jobs can include working at caravan campsites, working as a courier, rep, activity sports leader or looking after children. You will usually need to apply well in advance and have an interview in your home country, competition for places can be high. These companies offer structured working holiday packages which include being placed on a positions overseas anywhere in France, training, uniform, a competative salary and time off with excursions. Sometimes working days can be long - usually around 6-10 hours per day 5/6 days per week.
Some alternative summer jobs can also include working on luxury yachts and boats which are located in Southern France around the Nice, Antibes, Monoco, St Tropez and Cannes in the Mediterranean Côte d'Azur. Some companies hire international staff, provide training and then place them on yachts with experiences captains and other staff from around the world. Types of jobs can include general deck crew, cleaners, hospitality staff and activity leaders. This is a unique experience where you will get to see the lives of the rich and famous whilst enjoying the climate and culture of a spectacular destination.
On our website you can also apply for jobs in France with recruitment agencies who offer live-out nanny jobs, baby sitting jobs and teaching jobs in most major cities. This is the perfect work and travel opportunity in France where you will get paid and have free time to see more of the country. Please note a minimum level of French language might be required and you will be able to improve your language skills when living there. Companies hire a lot of staff which are key to a successful environment for children to learn and grow up - you will be part of a family who you will hopefully bond with and be there to support you for the duration of your stay.
You could go to a region like the Loire and Rhone Valleys where there are seasonal fruit picking and agriculture jobs available. These positions can be a great way to live like a local in a rural location. There are small and large farms which hire migrant workers, backpackers and international staff - sometimes competative salaries are offered aswell as free food and accommodation. Some farms don't offer contracts and your salary is usually paid weekly, you will need to check how reliable the employer is by speaking to other staff or reading reviews on the internet. There have been stories where workers have been paid less than expected and also forced to work longer hours so beware of this. To apply for these positions you will need to be in good physical shape and be willing to work in the great outdoors. When on farm and picking jobs sometimes days can be long and the work hard.
Working on a campsite in France is a very popular way to spend your summer, this type of work has been happening for many decades due to the amount of tourists who visit France every year. Both French and International companies hire staff, if you apply direct with a British company you will need to get a job / interview and will then be provided with a placement - this is a good way to avoid the hassel of paperwork and also having to pay French national insurance. It is a good idea to get employment prior to arrival, as just turning up and seeking out employment in France can be extremely difficult. There are various companies which hire staff and if you get your application in early you stand a good chance of gaining employment. It is also an advantage if you speak a foreign language e.g. French, German, Russian or Mandarin - this is because you will more the likely be helping tourists from around the globe.
A popular option is to seek out work at hotels, resturants, bars and cafes. Generally you can apply for these jobs all year round and there is a lot of choice when it comes to your destination, you could choose a big city like Paris or head somewhere more touristy in summer like La Rochelle. Before applying though make sure you have a competant level of the French language, you will be working with natives and also dealing direct with people on these jobs so your French will need to be at a good level. If you don't know any French buy a phrasebook and try to pick up some words/phrases relevent to the industry you will be working in e.g. conversational things like how to ask customers what they want, names of drinks, how to be of help etc. There are some jobs in hotels behind the scenes where you might get away without being fluent for example cleaning, working in the kitchen, being a handyman etc. There are also lots of expat bars and clubs which are run by Brits, Australians and irish people where you should be okay if your French isn't up to scratch. Some hostels also allow you to work in exchange for your board and meals. You can apply online, direct in person or go through a recruitment agency.
If you are from a country in the EU you are free to enter and work anywhere in France for as long or as short as you like. If you live overseas you are required by law to gain a work permit. Working illegally in France is risky and if caught you will face a severe penalty. Most companies welcome job applications for students, graduates or anyone with any relevant experience, if this sounds appealing to you think about applying. You might need a basic level of French for most positions whether entry level or more experienced. Buying a phrase book or even joining language lessons when in country.
How much you get paid really depends on where you work and what job you do. The minimum hourly wage in France stands at €9.43 - this is the case for both as of 2013 and it applies to you just as much as to any French worker. Some jobs have fixed contracts whilst other are very flexible with temporary start and finish dates. You might also like to view our seasonal jobs in Europe for more options in this continent.
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We finally have a winner for our Sweeps to the beautiful COOK ISLANDS!
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Are This Oil & Gas Mega Cap's High Valuation Days Numbered?
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The world's oil market is about to undergo some radical changes, according to the experts at the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA's World Energy Outlook has predicted that the U.S. will become the world's largest oil exporter by 2020, which is just eight years away. How is that going to affect major oil producers such as ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM)? After all, its current business model is based on hauling in oil from other parts of the globe.
Exxon has already answered part of that question by announcing that it will start selling off the 60% stake it owns in the West Qurna-1 oil field in Iraq starting next month. The Wall Street Journal reported that Exxon Mobil has been willing to share information about its West Qurna-1 holding with potential buyers such as BP (BP) and Lukoil Holdings (NASDAQOTH: LUKOY). Lukoil has been considering moving into the West Qurna-1 oil field. The company plans to make a decision by the end of the year.
Exxon isn't the only major American oil company pulling out of a politically unstable area. ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has decided to sell of its 8.4% stake in the Kashagan oil field in Kazakhstan. Forbes reported that ConocoPhillips might even take a $500 million loss on the Kashagan field in order to make a speedy exit.
This is the beginning of a sea change in oil exploration. Major U.S. oil producers are pulling out of politically unstable Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries because they no longer need to be there. It is now cheaper and easier to drill and pump in more stable places like the U.S. and Russia.
The question investors need to ask is if ExxonMobil is in a position to survive if the oil industry really goes through the major upheaval that the IEA is predicting. Does ExxonMobil have the resources to reposition itself as a major American oil producer rather than an importer? More importantly, can it retain its valuation while going through such a transformation?
ExxonMobil's cash on hand numbers say no. The company's cash and ST investments figure fell from $41.39 billion in March 2008 to $13.26 billion on September 30. Exxon has less cash on hand, partly due to the decline of oil prices. The company has fewer resources at a time when it needs to make major investments in new areas.
The bothersome thing from a valuation standpoint is that Exxon's smaller cash figures coincide with higher revenue figures. The company's revenues have recovered since taking a sharp drop in 2009. On September 30th, for example, Exxon reported revenues of $488.7 billion, a figure that almost matched the high seen in September 2008 of $509.3 billion. Exxon's revenues fell to $305.4 billion in September 2009, just one year after hitting that high.
These figures show that Exxon has increased revenues, but it hasn't been able to hold onto its cash. These figures also show that Exxon's revenues fluctuate dramatically, which explains what happened to a lot of its cash.
Exxon will likely have even less cash for the foreseeable future because of its need to reposition itself. Buying into the new oil fields coming online in North America is going to cost a lot of money. In September, ExxonMobil spent $1.6 billion in cash for two of Denbury Resources' (DNR) oil fields in the Bakken Shale.
The bottom line is that ExxonMobil can no longer retain its high valuation in today's oil industry. These days are numbered. It will have to spend more money to pump less oil to remain competitive. It will also face far more competition because of the number of smaller players in North American oil. Big players like ExxonMobil will have to spend a lot of their cash to buy new assets to stay in the game.
The repositioning in the oil industry means that the days of high valuations for big oil stocks are over. Rising costs and new realities will make it impossible for companies like ExxonMobil to maintain the position and the valuation they once held.
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Pulaski Corn Show contiues this weekend
The Pulaski Corn Show gets underway Friday night with the First Responder's supper at 5 p.m. That will be followed with a baby contest at 6 p.m. and a presentation of the Pulaski community project of fundraising for a grain rescue tube. A local variety show will begin at 7 p.m.
Saturday's activities include the Bill Sherman Memorial Tractor ride at 9 a.m., the parade at noon, a kid's pedal pull at 3 p.m., the hog roast at 5 p.m. and a performance by "American Pie" at 7 p.m.
Check out this week's Bloomfield Democrat for a full schedule of events taking place in Pulaski this weekend.
Posted on 19 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Music featival continues through Sunday
The 43rd annual Davis County Country and Old Time Music Festival continues through Sunday at the Davis County Fairgrounds.
Stage shows will continue throughout the weekend including a kids' show at 10 a.m. Saturday morning and a worship service on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
Posted on 19 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Council discusses streetscape program
The Bloomfield City Council learned Thursday night that design work on the streetscape program should be complete by the spring of 2015. Council members learned that streets around the square would be narrowed and sidewalk space increased by up to four feet. An early projection on the cost of the project is $5.5 million.
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance calling for no parking on Franklin Street. The council approved set a date for a public hearing on Oct. 16 to discuss water revenue capital loan notes.
The council also discussed the possibility of closing Locust Street in front of the high school during the band festival on Oct. 4. No final decision was made because of the unknowns surrounding the street construction progress.
Posted on 19 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
More concrete to be poured Monday on Franklin Street
Street construction crews will be pouring concrete starting Monday on the section of Franklin Street between Hillcrest and Brown Streets in Bloomfield. Crews will also be going back to the east end and pouring concrete for the storm sewer intakes to finish up the east end of the street.
Construction crews will also put down gravel and work on the sub-drainage structure near the square early next week to prepare that area for new concrete.
DPW Ted Henderson said crews would then moved eastward continuing to work on tearing out the existing street and replacing gravel and the new sub-drainage structures.
Posted on 19 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Supervisors to meet Monday
The Davis County Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The board will meet with secondary roads at 9 a.m. to open bids for the Wyacondah pipe replacement project and to consider a utility permit for Citizens Mutual.
The board will meet with Megan Clyman at 10 a.m. to discuss a wellness program. The board will meet with CPC Diane Buss at 10:30 p.m. and will discuss a Davis Center contract date at 10:45 a.m.
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School lunch menus Sept. 22--Breakfast: Breakfast pizza. Lunch: Meatball sub on whole grain bun, savory carrots, broccoli florets with dip, mixed fruit and milk.
***Bloomfield Senior Citizens Center Sept. 22--Liver and onions, mashed potatoes, gravy, lima beans, sweet cherries and banana chocolate chip cake. Activities: Wii games at 9-11:30 a.m. Cards at 12:45 p.m.
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School board discusses athletic facilities
The Davis County School Board Monday night discussed the state of its athletic facilities with many community members.
Posted on 17 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Courthouse clock being reinstalled this week
The courthouse clock has returned to Bloomfield this week and is being installed back into the courthouse bell tower. The clock has been gone for nearly 18 months.
Rory DeMessy of Minneapolis, Minn., has been working to conserve the clock and repair it to its original working condition (without electrification).
Wednesday's Bloomfield Democrat features a story about the clock and a special celebration, which was held Sunday to allow local residents to see it before it was installed.
Other top stories:
*The Music Festival and the Pulaski Corn Show both get underway this week.
*Street issues continue to be the focus of community meetings with Mayor Chris Miller.
*The Davis County Hospital has hired a new CNO.
*In sports read about the success of the Davis County cross country, football and volleyball teams in the past week.
*This week's edition also features a special section highlighting the Davis County Country and Old Time Music Festival.
Posted on 17 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Streetscape meetings set for Thursday
A public meeting has been set for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed Streetscape project, which will make major changes to the look of the Bloomfield Square and surrounding blocks. Thursday's meeting will be at the Iowa Theatre.
Posted on 17 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Corn Show begins Thursday
The Pulaski Corn Show gets underway today with the acceptance of depot and art hall entries starting Thursday afternoon and evening.
Friday's activities include a 5 p.m. First Responders' supper. The baby contest will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a presentation about a grain rescue tube the group is raising money to purchase. A garden tractor pull will be held at 6 p.m. along with kids' games and other activities. A local variety show will begin at 7 p.m. on the main stage.
Posted on 18 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Music festival begins Thursday
The Davis County Country and Old Time Music Festival begins Thursday. At 10 a.m. workshops will be held to teach the playing of the guitar, dobro and banjo. Bingo will be held from 1-4 p.m. Thursday afternoon. A Ham and Beans supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. and the bandjamble will begin at 7 p.m.
Posted on 18 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
City council to meet Thursday night
The Bloomfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday night at the Iowa Theatre.
The council will hear a presentation of the schematic design of the Bloomfield Downtown Streetscape Renovation. The council will also consider the first reading of an ordinance creating no parking anytime on both sides of east Franklin Street from Dodge Street to the east city limits.
The council will consider a resolution setting a date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of $3.5 million in Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes.
The council will consider closing locust Street for the band festival.
Posted on 18 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Mustangs to face PCM Friday night
The Mustang football team returns to action Friday night with a road game at PCM, Monroe. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. with the varsity game.
PCM comes into the game with a 1-2 record overall and a 1-0 record in Class 2A District 7 play. PCM scored a 48-19 win over Centerville last week.
Davis County is 0-3 this season including a 40-12 loss to C-M-B in Class 2A District 7 play last week.
Posted on 18 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Public streetscape meeting to be held Thursday
A public meeting on streetscape is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at the Iowa Theatre. All are urged to attend for a discussion of lane configuration on Highway 63 along the east side of the square, geothermal energy in the downtown, and more.
Posted on 18 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Dorothy Roberts
Dorothy Alice Roberts, 88, of Ottumwa and formerly of Drakesville passed from this life September 17, 2014 at 3:55 a.m. at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield.
Posted on 18 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Lady Mustangs to compete in Ottumwa Tourney
The Lady Mustang volleyball team travels to Ottumwa Saturday to take part in the Ottumwa Tournament. Action begins at 9 a.m.
Posted on 19 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Mustangs to face PCM Friday night
The Mustang football team travels to Monroe Friday night to take on PCM in Class 2A District 7 action. The varsity game will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Posted on 19 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
Cross country teams win Lynnville-Sully meet
The Mustang boys' and girls' cross country teams both won first place at the Lynnville-Sully Diamond Trail Invitational Thursday evening. The boys' team scord 43 points and was led by Zach Hougland who won the individual championship.
The girls' team scored 74 points to win that team race. Kalleigh Tharp and Addie McKee finished third and fourth respectively for the lady Mustangs in the individual placings.
Posted on 18 Sep 2014 by Bdemo
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February 11, 2013
D-Tubocurarine is an alkaloid that was isolated from the bark of the South American climbing vine Chondrodendron tomentosum by J. D. Dutcher in 1945. It is the active ingredient in curare, a poison first used by natives to coat hunting arrows to paralyze their prey. At one time, the skeletal muscle relaxant was used as an adjunct to anesthetics, but it has been replaced by safer drugs.
The Ian Fleming novel From Russia with Love ends when Rosa Klebb poisons James Bond with tetrodotoxin. In the ensuing Dr. No, Bond is treated for curare poisoning but survives nonetheless.
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Kate Bosworth, Diane Kruger, Eva Mendes and Paula Patton are all reading for parts in the upcoming remake of "Total Recall". It's like some sort of weird twisted version of "m/f/k" (Google it) except there's an extra. Let's make the fourth "take a nice afternoon stroll". Feel free to post your picks in the comments.
Tiffany Shepis as a stem cell researcher? Sure what the hell. The movie is called "The Frankenstein Syndrome" and will go directly to DVD, shocking, on July 5th for your viewing pleasure. To celebrate this wonderful announcement there's also a new trailer for your peepers to enjoy of the science gone terribly wrong flick. I have confidence in Shepis and her medical skills though. Everything should turn out fine.
Ian McShane could come to my house, make a number 2 on my kitchen table, pee in my ice box, and I'd still high five him. Because he was on "Deadwood" and called more people c-suckers then I'll meet in my lifetime. And now Ian has been added to the cast of "Jack the Giant Killer", a horror take on the classic kids story. I'm speaking of course about "Green Eggs and Ham".
For those of you who have been patiently awaiting the big screen version of "World War Z" I'm about to toss some sand in your underthings. Word around campus is the when and if the film actually gets made it'll carry a PG-13. Of course if you're 11 this might be great news. But now that I think of it, if you're 11 please don't Google the m/f/k thing. No one should learn the birds and the bees from a guy like me.
Old people, they so crazy. Here's a 92 year old woman in Florida who demanded a kiss form her 52 year old neighbor and wouldn't leave his house until she got one. So she left, went home and got a gun, and shot twice into his house. Adorable.
I'm not lawyer but if you asked me for a list of things not to bring to your DWI hearing, a beer would be in the top 5 for sure. But I do appreciate the balls of this New York man who did that. Of course if you're hammered you're probably going to get caught anyway so why not avoid all the questioning and just put it right out there.
Danish filmmaker Ole Bornedal is confirmed to be directing the Sam Raimi produced film "Dibbuk Box". The movie is apparently based on real life events that happened to a family who came into possession of a haunted box. I'm not sure how big the box was but one possible solution could have been to just throw it out. I'm just tossing out ideas here though.
Wait there's a remake of "The Crow" in the works? Why didn't anyone tell me about this? Time to bust out my skin tight leather pants! I hope they still fit, it's been over 15 years. Oh and Stephen Norrington, the director who was attached to it said he's left the project. But still, "The Crow" remake!
Now I'm going to address the fine people behind "The Frankenstein Syndrome" When you cast Tiffany Shepis in your movie I have some expectations of what I'm going to see. I'm not going to say what those things are but you take a look at these new stills from the film and try to guess. Here's a hint, it isn't a creepy mask covering up her face... or a creepy shirt.
Don Coscarelli, the guy who brought us "Phantasm" and "Bubba Ho-Tep", has officially been tapped to direct David Wong's "John Dies at the End". The cast right now also includes Paul Giamatti, Clancy Brown, Angus Scrimm, Chase Williamson, and Rob Mayes. I assume one of them will play someone named "John" who will most likely die at the end of the movie.
If this doesn't warm your heart I don't know what will. A 5 year old boy in Syria has become engaged to a 3 year old girl. I have no idea how or why something like that could be legal in any country, but that doesn't make it any less adorable.
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Ask Stacy: Can I have my student loans forgiven?
A reader wants to know whether it's possible to get out from under student loans by having them forgiven. Here's the must-know if you have student loans.
This post comes from Stacy Johnson at partner site Money Talks News.
As you've probably heard, student loan debt is a growing problem. Americans now owe more than $1.2 trillion on student loans, more than they collectively owe on credit cards or car loans. Only mortgage debt is higher.
While it may seem that student loans are a problem isolated to students, they affect all of us. Student debt can prevent graduates from doing the typical things that stimulate our economy, from buying furniture, houses and cars to starting their own businesses.
Which leads us to today's reader question. It's about getting out from under student loan debt without having to actually pay it back.
How does someone get student loan forgiveness? -- TC
What is student loan debt forgiveness?
As you might imagine, once you borrow money for school, you generally have to pay it back, even if you never attended a class, don't finish your education, don't like the education you received, don't get a job or are unhappy with the loan terms.
But when you have a loan forgiven, canceled or discharged, it means you're off the hook.
Let's take a look at each of these methods to eliminate debt. You can learn more about each at this page of StudentAid.ed.gov.
Having student loans canceled, forgiven or discharged
The following is a list of all the ways you can escape student loans. You'll note that most apply only to loans issued or guaranteed by the government. If your loans are from private lenders, you'll have a lot fewer options.
Disability discharge. If you have a Direct, Federal Family (FFEL) or Federal Perkins loan, or a loan paid under the TEACH program, it's possible to have it discharged if you become permanently and totally disabled.
In order to have a debt discharged, you'll have to send proof of the disability (like certification from a doctor) to the Department of Education. Go here for more information. You can also have the above types of loans discharged by the death of the borrower.
Bankruptcy discharge. You may have heard that you can't eliminate student loan debt by filing bankruptcy. Not true. While it's certainly not as easy to eliminate student loan debt through bankruptcy as other types of debt, it does happen. The key is proving "undue hardship."
You need to meet three conditions to get an undue hardship discharge in bankruptcy, and you'll need to meet all three. From the StudentAid.ed.gov website:
If you are forced to repay the loan, you would not be able to maintain a minimal standard of living.
There is evidence that this hardship will continue for a significant portion of the loan repayment period.
You made good-faith efforts to repay the loan before filing bankruptcy (usually this means you have been in repayment for a minimum of five years).
As you can see, the bar is set high for those trying to discharge their debt in bankruptcy. But if you think you can meet the requirements, a talk with a bankruptcy lawyer might prove valuable. Read more about this option here.
Closed school discharge. You can get out of Direct and FFEL loans if your school closes and you don't complete your course of study, or one similar, at another school. There are requirements, like the closure must happen within 90 days of your withdrawal.
If you think you might qualify, call a DOE School Participation Team to get more details.
School rip-off discharge. While it's unlikely you'll encounter fraud or bad information from a community college or university, the odds increase when dealing with for-profit centers of learning.
If your school forges your signature on an application or loan request, your loan was improperly certified, or you were certified as eligible for a profession for which you really weren't eligible because you weren't mentally, physically or legally able to do it, you might get your Direct or FFEL loan discharged.
Teacher loan forgiveness. If you've taught full time at a low-income elementary school, secondary school or educational service agency for a minimum of five consecutive years, you might get as much as $17,500 of Direct or Stafford loans forgiven.
Here's a list of qualifying schools, here's the application (.pdf file), and here's a .pdf brochure that explains the details.
You might also get teacher loan forgiveness for Perkins loans. Find out about that program here.
Public service forgiveness. Jobs other than teaching might also earn forgiveness on Perkins and other types of loans.
Some members of the military, the Peace Corps and Head Start might qualify, as well as some nurses, law enforcement, and child or family service workers. The amount of forgiveness depends on the type and length of service, type of loan and when it was taken out. Learn more here.
The fastest way to find out if you qualify for forgiveness
As you can see, loan discharge and forgiveness are complicated. The links in this article will take you to information that can help, but if you find your eyes glazing over, try calling your loan servicer. They might be able to tell you in seconds what you'll find out on your own in hours.
Another good source of free information, as well as assistance if you're having trouble paying your student loans, is the Student Loan Alliance. You can find them at StudentLoanHelp.org.
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Yeah the same way you should be able to get your car loan, home loan, credit card bill forgiven.
You willingly accepted the oligation and the money, now live up to your part of the contract and repay the loan based on the terms of the contract.
I hope you picked a major that is in demand from a reputable school.
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Civil 3D 2012. One structure in my pipe network is not following along when the network is data-referenced in to other plan drawings. The structure is present in the source drawing, and included in the network, along with the pipes that are connected to it. All other structures and pipes are operating fine. A sychronization does not fix the problem.
What gives? Has anyone seen this or dealt with it??
No, haven't seen it. Are you sure it isn't there? Are you looking in the drawing space or in the prospector?
Credit where credit is due! Give kudos or accept as solution whenever you can.
Make sure both drawings have the same Parts List defined. I'm not positive that this could be a problem, but I seem to recall a similar issue where the structure type was missing in the Dref'ed drawing.
Thank you both. Yes the part is present, both in the drawing itself and in the toolspace, but only in the source drawing. I checked the network properties and found that there was one structure listed as an "undefined Part type" in the Statistics tab. This one was the culprit, and after removing the part and bringing a new one in and reconnecting the pipes, it seems to be working.
Not sure how the program mistook the part for being undefined.


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PARIS, France - Amélie Mauresmo, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former No.1, will be returning to the WTA in a different capacity in just over a month, as Co-Tournament Director of the Open GDF SUEZ in Paris.
Alongside Regis Brunet of IMG, Mauresmo will direct the Premier-level event for the first time. It was one of her favorite tournaments as a player - the Frenchwoman missed it just once in her 14 years of competing on the WTA.
On the first night of the tournament, Mauresmo will host a Pro-Am in aid of the Curie Institute, of which she has been a patron since 2005. French tennis legends Yannick Noah, Henri Leconte and Guy Forget will also take part.
"I experienced some of the greatest moments of my career on that center court," Mauresmo, who retired in 2009, said. "Thanks to GDF SUEZ, I will continue the adventure. I hope to bring my experience as a player to this new role. I want to learn new things and share emotions with everyone again."
Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin, Nadia Petrova and Aravane Rezai are some of the marquee names who will be competing at this year's event.
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The judge didn't believe Judoka Uchishiba, a two-time gold-medal Olympian in judo, had consensual sex with a college judo club member.
TOKYO — Two-time Olympic judo champion Masato Uchishiba was sentenced to five years in prison Friday for raping a female member of a university judo club in 2011.
In handing down his ruling, Judge Tomonao Onizawa said the court "cannot trust at all" claims by Uchishiba that he had consensual sex with the student, the Kyodo news agency reported.
Uchishiba, 34, who won gold in the 66-kilogram class at the Athens and Beijing Olympics, is expected to appeal.
The judge said the woman's accusation of sexual assault while she was asleep was credible given that she could not stand up on her own after drinking too much alcohol at a restaurant before the incident. Prosecutors accused Uchishiba of intoxicating the student in order to take advantage of her inability to resist.
Uchishiba was arrested in December 2011 over the rape allegation and barred from all judo activities by the All Japan Judo Federation in January 2012.
The ruling is the latest in a series of embarrassing incidents to hit judo.
On Thursday, Japanese women's judo coach Ryuji Sonoda resigned over accusations he physically abused female judoka at a training camp before the London Olympics.
Sonoda said at a press conference on Thursday it would be "difficult" for him to continue with his job in light of the accusations.
Japan's judo confederation confirmed Wednesday that Sonoda used violence after it was revealed that 15 female judoka sent a letter to the Japanese Olympic Committee at the end of 2012 complaining they had been subjected to harassment and physical violence by Sonoda in preparations for the Olympics.
"I deeply regret that my behavior, words and actions have caused trouble," said Sonoda, a former world gold medalist in the men's 60-kilogram category. "It will be difficult for me to go any further with the training of the team."
The use of corporal punishment in Japanese sports has come under the spotlight following the suicide in December of a Japanese high school student who endured repeated beatings by his basketball coach.
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