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I am American and have rented an apartment in Toronto. Will I have to pay duty on furniture at customs?

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:15:27 +0000

It is not clear if I would be considered a visitor or a seasonal resident when it comes to paying or not paying duty when I arrive in Canada. Does anyone know? I still have my home in the US where I permanently reside but plan to go back/forth to Canada (with apartment as second home).
As a visitor I think I have to export everything upon leaving Canada. I don’t know if I am allowed to donate, say a sofa, to someone or to an organization. But if I am considered a seasonal resident, I could sell or get rid of some items after 1 year.

Make sure that you have proof of ties with the US and proof of funds to cover your stay, including medical insurance. If you have rented a place, you are a seasonal resident.

American Sign Language Home Words : American Sign Language: Furniture

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:05:21 +0000

Improve your sign language vocabulary by learning the signs for the word furniture. Learn more about how to sign the word for furniture in American Sign Language with tips from a deaf signing expert in this free sign language video.

Expert: Rachel Berman
Bio: Rachel Berman is a deaf graduate student at Gallaudet University studying audiology.
Filmmaker: Dustin Daniels

Duration : 0:1:23

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The Average American Home in Nigeria

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:25:10 +0000

Only meant as an informational piece. For info on Nigerian poverty please watch my Iwaya Slum Charity Event video.

And by average I mean average. All Chevron homes in Nigeria are built the same and located in the same mile by mile block. This is a short musical documentary illustrating my house.

I would love comments on the film style and other technical areas of this video.

Thanks!

Duration : 0:2:44

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how do the expenses of American politicians compare with those in Britain?

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:49:30 +0000

Over here Members of Parliament can claim huge benefits for travel expenses, second homes, staffing, stationery and so on, despite earning enormous salaries. Many have been found to claim for such items as televisions, furniture and so on.
I would like to know how the system works in America, and whether elected representatives there can also receive allowances and make claims against expenses, whether they get money for second homes they can then rent out, and so on. I would also like to know if this applies to those in high office such as the President.

I hope the links answer your questions.

Why do americans not like stylish contemporary furniture?

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:54:19 +0000

I guess I almost feel like a minority in my own country with lack of home decor products which are comtemporary in looks. Everywhere you go, its the same heavy traditional crap. The only place you can find most modern stuff is online. It’s sad that while in Europe designers are as big as film stars but here people don’t give a damn about any designer products.What’s wrong with our country?

Mainly its a durability and affordability problem. To get the contemporary look that lasts with kids and everything it costs a pretty penny. Plus many americans are collectors of trinkets and things. this lends their nature to be more eclectic in how they decorate not uniform.
So modern is out and traditional, expansive is in. its slowly changing with what is being sold to kids, and what is in a lot of condos is being transferred.

I need a home makeover,declutter in a NYC apt.I am willing to be on TV for it,Dose anyone have a connection ?

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:42:26 +0000

I am 1/2 of a mature gay couple.My work and collecting is out of controll in the 1 bed room apt deco apartment in upper manhatten,near the Cloisters.I need santuary.I have ming Chinese,American folk art and cast aways as well as abc furniture,too many rugs etc.I am an artist,Costume designer for films.I have a senior dog and a cat.It is all out of control and I hate going home,all I want to do is stick my head under the covers.It affects my work,my mood,my love life,I loved entertaining and now I wouldn’t even get a cleaning person in ,I need help .I have tried ayer or so ago the conventional way,But I thought I would see if anyone knows someone who would be willing to help me reclaim my home and hight lite those things I love rather than have to move because "THE ASHTRAYS ARE FULL".thanks .I would make a great and willing contestant and I am sure the coop board would be very willing to help.I own the place ,so lets talk about Demo.

One of my good friends was on Trading Spaces. The way she got on was by standing out amongst everyone else. She and her husband were hysterical in their application tape. You have to first get their attention and then make them look at your story/personality and say…"We have to have this person!"

Spice up the story you just told here. Be a "character" , flamboyant, etc…. and humor is a MUST! Shows like Clean Sweep, etc. are about home improvement but are also try to be entertaining. Show them that you can be a great entertainer.

Talk about any "feuds" you and your partner have over your clutter. Talk about the mess. Say things like you’ve lost a shoe and haven’t seen it in over a year or you’ve lost your mate in the mess….something extravagant like that. You hit a lot of key notes in this story…just add a little more and really really really spice it up and make it funny…that is the key!

Oh and don’t just apply for one show, apply for them all. I have a feeling that you can get on one of the shows if you take my advice. You seem to have the personality they are looking for.

Good Luck!!!

Oh, and if they don’t call you right away…don’t give up. Contact them once a week and tell them that your mess is reproducing and taking on a life-form all it’s own and if they don’t come soon……………..(think of something bizarre)

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admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:01:09 +0000

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is this true or is this funny The difference between American and Italian Kids?

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:30:57 +0000

American Kids: Move out when they’re 18 with the full support of their parents.
Italian Kids: Move out when they’re 28, having saved for that nice house and are a week away from getting married …. unless there’s room in the basement for the newlyweds.

American Kids: When their Mom visits them she brings a nice bundt cake and you sip coffee and chat.
Italian Kids: When their Mom visits them she brings 3 days worth of food and begins to immediately tidy up, dust, do the laundry or rearrange the furniture.

American Kids: Their dads always call before they come over to visit them and its usually only on special occasions.
Italian Kids: Are not at all fazed when their dads come over, unannounced, on a Saturday morning at 8:00 and starts pruning the fruit trees. And if there are no fruit trees, he will plant some!

American Parents: You can leave your kids with them and you always worry if everything is going to be ok plus you have to feed them after you pick them up.
Italian Parents: No problem, leave your kids there and if they get out of line your parents can set them straight … plus they get fed.

American Kids: Always pay retail and look in the yellow pages when they need something done. Italian Kids: Just call their dad or uncle and ask for another dad’s or uncle’s phone number to get it done …. cash deal, knowwhatImean?

American Kids: Will come over for cake and coffee and get only cake and coffee, no more.
Italian Kids: Will come over for cake and coffee and get antipasto, a few bottles of wine, a pasta dish, a choice of two meats, salad, bread, potatoes, a nice dessert cake, fruit, coffee and a few after dinner drinks …. time permitting there will be a late lunch as well.

American Kids: Think that being Italian is a great thing,
Italian Kids: Know that being Italian is a great thing

American Kids: Never ask the reason you have no food.
Italian Kids: Are the reason you have no food.

American Kids: Will say ‘hello".
Italian Kids: Will give you a big hug and a kiss, pinch your cheeks, and pat you on the back.

American Kids: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.
Italian Kids: Call your parents Mom and Dad.

American Kids: Have never seen you cry.
Italian Kids: Cry with you.

American Kids: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.
Italian Kids: Will spend hours there, talking, laughing and just being together.

American Kids: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back.
Italian Kids: Keep your stuff so long they forget it’s yours.

American Kids: Know a few things about you.
Italian Kids: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.

American Kids: Will leave you behind if that’s what the crowd is doing.
Italian Kids: Will kick the whole crowds’ ass that left you.

American Kids: Would knock on your door.
Italian Kids: Walk right in and say, "I’m home!"

American Kids: Are for a while.
Italian Kids: Are for life.

Just a wild guess here but, is there any chance you’re Italian?

How big is the average Italian home?

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:34:43 +0000

Will be moving to Northern Italy in a year and have heard american furniture is oversized and won’t really fit in most european homes. Wondering what size bed will fit in a bedroom. Basically how much furniture will fit in the average home. And one more question. How easy is it to find furniture in Italy?

Thanks in advance.

The size of my apparment in Rome is much bigger then the appartments of my friends in New York.
Depend on how much you can or want to spend.
A standard size app. is 120 mq (1300 SqFt )
Find forniture is really easy, there re a lot of big forniture stores:
for example http://www.mondoconv.it/

Would like to donate my couch and other items because I am moving into a home with furniture in it.?

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:24:42 +0000

Early American blue velour couch with a flower design, also I have an end table and a lamp, I also have an oak desk I would like to sell or donate. also I have a cocktail table. all these items are in relatively good condition.

call up the salvation army or St. Paul’s for a pickup.