Objective # 4:
Become familiar with your future home. Visit places that will be important to you.
Check out schools, churches, parks, banks, medical facilities.....
Looking for new places to explore or a new place to live?
Want to learn about what's happening around the world?
Planning a trip and would like more information about what's available in the place where you are going?
Radio Garden is a Great Way to Learn about new places
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Listen to radio stations from around the world
Read what crunchbase.org says about Radio Garden
Radio Garden Organization
By bringing distant voices close, radio connects people and places. Radio Garden allows listeners to explore processes of broadcasting and hearing identities across the entire globe. From its very beginning, radio signals have crossed borders. Radio makers and listeners have imagined both connecting with distant cultures, as well as re-connecting with people from ‘home’ from thousands of miles away – or using local community radio to make and enrich new homes. In the section Live, you can explore a world or radio as it is happening right now. Tune into any place on the globe: what sounds familiar? What sounds foreign? Where would you like to travel and what sounds like ‘home’? In the section on History, you can tune into clips from throughout radio history that show how radio has tried to cross borders. How have people tried to translate their nations into the airwaves? What did they say to the world? How do they engage in conversation across linguistic and geographical barriers? Click over to Jingles for a worldwide crash course in station identification. How do stations signal within a fraction of a second what kind of programs you are likely to hear? How do they project being joyful, trustworthy, or up to the minute? Then stop and listen to radio Stories where listeners past and present tell how they listen beyond their walls. How do they imagine the voices and sounds from around they globe? How do they use to make themselves at home in the world? crunchbase.com
Thinking of moving to a new area? Not sure where to start?
FUTURE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Objective # 4:
Become familiar with your future home.
Visit places that will be important to you.
Check out schools, churches, parks, banks, medical facilities.....
RELOCATION RESOURCES
Avoid costly mistakes by learning about a place before moving there
If you are planning to make a move, Area Vibes can answer some of your most important questions, such as:
What the schools are like in the town where I want to live?
What are housing costs? Are rentals available?
Is crime a problem? If so, what crimes are being committed in the place where I want to live?
Area Vibes areavibes.com
Area Vibes is an easy to use online resource for learning all about a place. This online tool gives the livability score for towns and cities all across America and Canada.
areavibes.com contains a wealth of information that can help you make an informed decision about where you want to live. This includes:
Overview - Livability - Real Estate - Rentals - Demographics
Area Vibes Livability Tab gives important statistics for:
Amenities Cost of Living Crime Employment Housing Schools
TIPS for a SMOOTH MOVE
More Great Moving tips from movers.com
The Ultimate Checklist for Moving to Another State Relocating to a new state can be very overwhelming and tedious, especially if not done right. Whether you are a recent graduate, a working professional or moving with family, you want things to go as smooth as possible. We put together the ultimate checklist to assist you on moving to another state. These tips will help you be efficient and well prepared in the moving process. Eight weeks before the move 1. Find moving companies who perform interstate moves If you plan on moving a lot of your belongings with you, finding a good moving company should be at the top of your list. Shipping your belongings out early, so they arrive to your destination on time, will make your move a lot less stressful. There are many moving companies across the country that offer different services to meet your needs. Moving companies will know the intricacies of a interstate move, such as the weight regulations of highways and federal regulations of moving from one state to another. Get quotes from at least three companies, so you can compare prices and quality of service before choosing who to hire. 2. Create a realistic moving budget plan and stick to it Creating a budget for yourself will take away from spending money on unnecessary expenses. Moving is not cheap, and the price will increase with the distance traveled. It's best to know how much you can spend on the move and plan accordingly. Putting 10 percent of the final total aside will help cover any surprises or hidden fees. Create a moving budget spreadsheet to conveniently share your budget. Spreadsheets are the easiest way to stay organized. 3. Research new schools and notify the current school If you're moving with children, search for the best school district for your family. There are several websites that rate the effectiveness of the school's education based on standardized tests as well as percentage of students who attend college. Don't forget to check the websites that allow students and parents to rate the culture of the district -- just because a school looks good on paper doesn't mean it'll be a good fit. Once you decide on a location, notify the current school to obtain copies of educational records. The current school will contact the new one for enrollment protocol and record-transfer procedures.
Lay out a plan of action for packing and collecting documents
Clean up your old place and get rid of things you won't need at your new place
Purge unwanted clothing and items through a garage sale or donations
Make an inventory of everything you own for insurance purposes
Start packing up things you don't plan to use, such as out of season clothing and photos
Collect official records from doctors and other healthcare providers
Order packing supplies or collect free boxes
Four weeks before you move 1. Change your mailing address before you move You'll want to change your address with the USPS before you leave, so your financial records and important documents aren't being delivered to your old address.
Immediately start forwarding your mail if no one is at your new address
You can rent a PO Box in your new location
Regular mail forwarding costs $1, and premium costs $20 per month
2. Secure your living arrangement
You should never move without having a home to go to first. If you can't visit the state to secure your living arrangements, do so online and over the phone. It's very important you thoroughly research the cost of living, the safety and culture of the neighborhood as well as realistic, un-staged photos of the area.
Renting for a short time works the best in these situations. You don't want commit to long-term contract living in a place that you may not like over time. Your landlord should send you a lease to sign 4 to 5 weeks before your move-in day.
3. Contact utility companies about transfer of service
Contact your service providers early, and let them know you want to transfer your utilities to a new address. Schedule a date, preferably the day after you move in, for installation or activation.
Having internet, cable and a security system will greatly help you ease into your new environment.
Two weeks before the move 1. Confirm all moving services that you will be using Call up the moving company representative or rental truck company to confirm reservation details, like a pick-up time. If you are shipping your car, prepare it for transport. 2. Finish packing the essentials With the high costs of moving, it's best to save money by packing items you know are essential to you. You should have already started packing, but now is time to finish. When packing, remember to:
Label boxes by room instead of listing what is inside
Create a photographic inventory
Measure your larger items
Clean out the fridge
Not pack important documents and identification cards moved in
3. Get ready for moving day You will need cash and essentials for moving day. You will need cash to tip your moving crew and to pay for any food you order. When you move everything into your new house, you might need a little time to unwind before you start unpacking. Therefore, having 24 hours worth of essential items in an overnight bag is beneficial. After you are moved in 1. Check that all of your belongings arrived safely Go through the inventory you created and check for lost or damaged items. The movers will have their own sheet, called the bill of lading, which lists everything they loaded onto the truck and the condition it was originally in. If everything showed up safely, sign the inventory sheet and ask for a copy for your own records. A moving company representative should sign off on the document as well. If the company leaves before you notice damage, take pictures for evidence and file a claim. 2. Establish residency for legal reasons Once you've moved in, you'll need to establish legal domicile for tax and voting purposes. Every state has different specifications and requirements for residency, but most need you to live in the state for at least 6 months. Other things you'll be expected to have to establish residency:
A real street address, not just a PO Box
Relinquished residency in previous state
Bank account in new state
Important documents transferred to new address
Taxes paid in new state
Local business or social relations
3. Update your driver's license and vehicle registration We all know how much of a hassle the Motor Vehicle Agency can be. To avoid long lines after work or on Saturday mornings, schedule a time on or around your move date when you have off from work during the week. Bring the necessary documents to apply for a new state driver's license, such as your current license, proof of residency and social security card. Certain states have different requirements for obtaining a new license after moving, so check local DMV's website for more information. In addition to transferring your license, you must also update your vehicle's title, registration and license plates. Once transferring the appropriate documents for your vehicle, you must also have it inspected in your new state. Finally, check that your auto insurance is registered in your new state. Posted by Kelly Martini on November 30, 2018 movers.com
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