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By Dr SOLIMAN
I just now read the story of this young man and the jinn that ruined his marriage
for some reasons I can not see it again after I registered
the answer to your problem is one way and one way only
jinn must be captured and offered to be a Muslim or die
reading Quran helps for sure but is not enough
if you need further help let me know
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Assalamalikum Folks
My name is Ammarah. My nikah has been done and my final departure from my parent's home is near. My problem is date my husband is jobless and financially dependent on me. This financially dependency is causing alot of trouble between us. I request my readers to pray for my current situation , provision and well-being.
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Assala Mu Alaikum Oa Rahmatullah,
I would like to share a global issue named "child marriage". According to UNCRC (United Nations convention on the rights of the child) it is prohibited to give our children's marriage under 18 years of age. But regarding the issue what is the position of Islam? Child marriage is a really a pathetic matter to a country, especially for third world. But are there any bindings to arrange a child marriage in Islamic philosophy...?
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As the economic recovery becomes more soundly based, businesses are increasingly optimistic. For the first time since the financial crash for 2008 the perception of the UK as a competitive place to create jobs is positive with firms seeing the UK as a place to invest and grow their business.
The story of the recovery so far has been one of employment growth but limited wage rises, both of which have ben reflected in previous editions of this survey. Last year, we saw a thaw coming in the pay freezes and low rises that have dominated since 2009, and that has been borne out this year - with those remaining in regular work through the year seeing a return to inflation-matching and above-inflation rises. Overall wage inflation remains low, however, as we still have almost two million people unemployed - and those with more broken employment histories are still seeing low or no rises.

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The perfect example of how Melbourne taking brunch seriously...at Chez Dre you will find an authentic house made French Patisserie selection that dreams are made of...combined with a gorgeous breakfast/lunch menu...all hidden down a South Melbourne lane-way. With an open kitchen and an epic French Toast...you'd have to know I'm in brunch-love...I think you could be too :)
I found this place via two sources that serendipitously combined to lead me here. Firstly...you must read and follow In Love With Brunch...there's a reason why she has over 1000 followers and counting on Instagram...she shares the best places and her photo of Chez Dre's French Toast single handedly made me conspire an immediate trip to South Melbourne. Secondly, I was planning to explore the South Melbourne Market at some stage...and these two locations are dangerously close to each other...so win win :)
Located in a warehouse down an alley way that looks entirely inconspicuous (at least from the direction we wandered!) is where you'll discover Chez Dre. Step inside the door, past the decorative wrought iron work and you'll find yourself in an industrial-meets-rustic-with-a-sprinkle-of-luxe interior. Long wooden communal tables with bench seating, intimate deep green upholstered booth dining, and sleek little marble table tops for cosy parties of two to three & custom concrete flooring. This is not the kind of industrial warehouse fit-out that leaves you feeling cold...quite the contrary.
A French inspired menu, and the most amazing selection of house made petit gateaux means a long-haul flight is not required to properly indulge in these treasures. It's a slice of Paris in our very own Melbourne...especially if you stop by the market afterwards. Though it has to be said...if you do brunch and take-home pastries correctly, I'm not sure how much room will be left for market grazing. Perhaps a baguette in your bike basket for later? :)
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California Chrome's owners would be ecstatic if a nose — and perhaps a nasal strip — makes the difference in the one-and-a-half-mile Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
The owners, Perry Martin and Steven Coburn, asked the trainer Art Sherman to add the strip after California Chrome started slowly and finished poorly, running sixth among nine starters, in a one-mile stakes race limited to California-breds last Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park. They also changed jockeys after their fourth defeat in six races. Victor Espinoza, who swept the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes aboard War Emblem in 2002, replaced Alberto Delgado.
With those changes, California Chrome rattled off six consecutive victories by a combined 27 ½ lengths. His convincing efforts in the Derby and the Preakness have put him one victory from the Triple Crown.
Martin and Coburn think enough of the nasal strip that Sherman suggested the day after the Preakness victory that California Chrome might not be run in the Belmont if the New York State Gaming Commission did not lift its ban on the nonmedicated, 4-by-6-inch adhesive patch. The commission obliged the next day, citing the opinion of Scott Palmer, its equine medical director.
"Equine nasal strips do not enhance equine performance nor do they pose a risk to equine health and safety, and as such do not need to be regulated," Palmer said in a statement released May 19 by the New York Racing Association.
Some of the approximately 100,000 fans expected at Belmont Park on Saturday may take after California Chrome in their appearance. GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Breathe Right nasal strips for humans, intends to distribute 50,000 of them to adult fans attending the Belmont.
That is quite a bit of expense and fuss surrounding equipment whose merits are debated. Perhaps surprisingly, the strip did not receive an endorsement from Alan Sherman, the trainer's son and top assistant, on Thursday.
"I don't know if it has done anything for the horse, to be honest with you," Sherman said. "The owners wanted us to put it on, so we put it on."
Barring a late change, California Chrome will be the only entrant wearing the strip in a field of 11, reflecting the skepticism of most of the trainers.
"I don't think it makes them any faster," said Bill Gowan, who will saddle the Preakness runner-up, Ride On Curlin. "They are only as fast as God made them."
Dallas Stewart, the trainer who oversees Commanding Curve, the Kentucky Derby runner-up, said: "I tried them a couple of times. I didn't see any difference in performance. I don't think it's an edge, if that's what you're asking."
Ride On Curlin and Commanding Curve, who skipped the Preakness, are rated among the top threats to spoil California Chrome's bid.
Jim Chiapetta and Ed Blach, both veterinarians, designed the strip in the late 1990s. Barkley Porter, speaking on behalf of Flair Equine Nasal Strip, said there was some misunderstanding involving the product.
"People say the strips enable horses to bring in more air," he said. "That is inaccurate. We are increasing the efficiency of how the air is brought in and out."
Larry Bramlage, an equine orthopedic surgeon, views the strips as a noble but failed attempt to significantly improve performance.
"They didn't stand the test of time in making a difference to the horses that used them," he said. "It sort of is the same thing with people. You used to see them on lots and lots of football players and basketball players, but you don't see them so much now."
The trainer Todd Pletcher will send the long shots Commissioner and Matterhorn into the Belmont without strips. He will test the strips on some high-caliber horses that are part of the undercard. Pletcher says he believes teaming California Chrome with Espinoza fueled the horse's turnaround more than anything.
"Was it just the nasal strip?" he said. "I seriously doubt it. By the same token, if I was them, I would not change anything."
As doubtful as Bramlage is about the value of nasal strips, he applauded the decision to permit California Chrome and others to use them.
"It's important to let him run with it is because that's what he feels is normal when he goes to the races now," Bramlage said. "Whether it makes any difference or not, I'd hate to make him uncomfortable when he goes for the biggest race of his life."


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Is There a Correlation Between Obesity and Venous Disease?
Obesity has been proven to negatively affect a person's health in a variety of ways. The cardiovascular system in particular has to struggle in order to keep blood moving throughout the body when a person is obese. The body must also supply blood to the additional tissue, which increases strain on the heart. The veins also struggle to withstand the additional weight and the increased blood pressure, increasing the likelihood that a vein valve will stop being able to function properly, causing varicose veins.
Scientists have long believed that obesity and being overweight contribute to the formation of varicose vein problems, but due to a lack of specific studies, there is some controversy in the field as to how much of a role a person's weight plays when compared to other factors like genetics and lifestyle. Not all obese individuals suffer from venous insufficiency, and likewise, not all individuals with venous insufficiency are overweight. However, being overweight or obese has been statistically linked with a higher risk of venous disease.
Being obese can also increase your likelihood of suffering from complications related to varicose vein problems. In thinner individuals, varicose veins are easily identifiable and diagnosed early in the progression of the disease because they bulge from the skin. Some obese individuals will also be able to notice problematic diseases in this way; however, others may not. Pressure from dermal fat layers may be able to successfully mask the presence of varicose veins in an obese person to the point where only an ultrasound can discover problematic veins.
This delay in diagnosing chronic venous insufficiency can cause patients to be unaware of vein issues until more severe complications like dermatitis or ulcerations occur. While these complications are certainly treatable, they are also uncomfortable and take more effort to cure than early stages of the disease.
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The Belgian Sugar Waffle Quest/
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Our neighborhood farmer's market features a Belgian caterer (Les Caprices de Joelle) that sells Belgian sugar waffles, which are sometimes called Liege waffles after their city of origin. These waffles have a cult following around here, and people willingly shell out $4 for a smallish waffle. I was a skeptic until I actually tasted one of these waffles--it was not like any other waffle I've ever had. These waffles are made with a rich, yeasted dough and are studded with chunks of sugar that melt and caramelize while the waffle is in the iron. Because the sugar is baked into the waffles, no syrup is necessary and they are a fabulous handheld snack.
I went on a mission to try to recreate these waffles at home. The first step was acquiring a waffle iron; I picked up a Waring Belgian waffle iron at Costco (similar to this model) . Our neighbors grilled the chef at our farmer's market for details about the waffles, and he told them that these waffles must be made with imported Belgian pearl sugar. Don't be tempted by pearl sugar from other sources, as it will not be the right size! I ordered several boxes of Lars Belgian pearl sugar from Eurogrocer (it's also available from Amazon and other online retailers).
Now it was time to start trying out recipes. I started with the recipe on the back of the pearl sugar box, which was a little too sweet and did not come together all that well (I had difficulty combining softened butter with flour evenly). After trying a few other recipes online and experimenting some, I ended up coming up with a recipe that is pretty delicious. The dough is thick and a little sticky (I find a stand mixer to be a big help in mixing it). And in order to give the yeast time to work I generally make the batter the night before.
An ice cream scoop is the perfect tool to get the dough into the waffle iron. Because the dough is so rich, I find a single generous scoop to result in a waffle that's the right size for a single serving.
Because the Belgian pearl sugar is a little pricey, it's actually not that much cheaper to make these at home. And the fact that you need to make the dough the night before means that these are not a spur-of-the-moment food. But they are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Belgian Sugar Waffles
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
1 packet active dry yeast
3.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Belgian pearl sugar (about 3/4 of an 8 oz. box)
Begin making these the night before you plan to serve them. Pour the yeast into the lukewarm milk and give it a few minutes to dissolve. Melt the butter and set it aside to cool for a couple of minutes. Add the vanilla to the melted butter. Put the flour and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment to mix them together and, with the mixer running, pour the butter and vanilla into the flour mixture. Add in the eggs one at a time and then pour in the milk. When you have a uniform mixture turn off the mixer. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
The dough should have doubled in size by the next morning. Shortly before you are ready to begin making waffles, stir in the pearl sugar (the dough will decrease in volume, but that's okay). Preheat your waffle iron to close to the hottest setting (I use 5, with 6 being the hottest). Use an ice cream scoop to put a heaping scoop of batter into the iron once it's hot. We like ours a little to be a little on the chewy side, so I usually end up taking them out after about 3 minutes or so. If you like a crisper, more caramelized exterior you can cook them for longer. Makes about 8 rich waffles.


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Building your own personal brand is so important, whether you're running your own company or just starting out.
A strong brand can help position you in the minds of your customers and encompasses the way people recognise and feel about your business. But just what is a personal brand? And how do you go about building your own personal brand?
What is your personal brand?
Your personal brand is the way people perceive you and in turn, the company you own or are setting up. It is people's perception of you as an individual, the customer service you provide, the tone of voice you use, your reputation and visually how you promote yourself – for example, the way you dress. When you are a business owner this also impacts how and where you advertise and promote your business, the tone of voice you use to do so, the company's reputation and visual representations of your business, including your logo.
If you are a sole trader or a small business owner, it is important to remember just how much your personal brand can impact the success of your company. Even when you own a larger business, as the leader of the company your personal brand must represent you in the most positive light.
Be true to you
Firstly you need to delve into your core values and understand who you are at your most authentic. Consider what is most important to you in life – maybe it's spending time with your family or travelling the world. Think about times you have enjoyed work and found it fulfilling. Were you working as a part of a team? Were you working out of the office? What elements of that job or role did you enjoy most? Think of the times you have felt most proud of yourself: what do you consider your greatest successes to be? Once you are clear about which values are most important to you, you will have taken the first step in clarifying your personal brand. People buy from people, so when you're clear about the things that are most important to you, you will be attracting like-minded people and businesses which will help your company flourish and grow.
Get out there
Speak or network at events and send press releases to the media – it's so important you put yourself directly in front of potential customers. You are the best representation of your brand, so turning up and presenting yourself in line with your core values is a key way in which you will grow awareness of your business and the brand you represent.
Be consistent
One of the most important criteria in growing and developing a strong brand is to remain consistent. The more consistent you are, the quicker existing and new customers will recognise your brand, which will help to increase both awareness and trust. There are so many ways you can promote your brand across both online and offline channels. To help you decide which channels will work best for you, consider where your target customers are and which platforms will help you to best engage with them. It's so important that in all your communications, the tone of voice you use and the imagery you use to depict your brand remain consistent. People will associate your brand with exactly what you tell them, so make sure it is true to what you wish to represent and the type of business you want to grow.
When growing your personal brand, it's also important to be honest. The quicker people recognise your brand and feel they can relate to it, the quicker you will begin to build trust – which is a critical factor in all successful relationships.
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It'd be nice if the Churches of the Augsburg Confession in this land would return to the organizational life advocated by our Confessions - namely, evangelical bishops who would teach the parish pastors and make ordinances regarding ceremonies and church practice to insure peace in the church, reverence in worship, and common confession.
But while we're waiting for the current bureaucracies of the current synods to finally crumble, faithful Lutheran ministers need to support one another in living up to our Confession. Here's my short list of what we should be working toward and helping each other achieve. It is modest, yet in many places will be quite a climb. I put it down with the new crop of ordinands especially in mind. What would you add, subtract, or edit on this list?
* Communion offered every Lord's Day and on the other feasts of the year.
* A reverent celebration of the Lutheran Divine Service as contained in the jurisdiction's agenda. See Ap. XXIV.1 for a short list of what a "reverent celebration" will include. In today's Lutheranism, I think teaching the Real Presence with a genuflection after each consecration to be an important ceremony to recover.
* The use of one of the jurisdiction's approved lectionaries and calendars - I believe that the lectionary used by Luther and the other Lutheran fathers - corresponding, more or less, to LSB's One Year Lectionary - has the most the recommend it among the options.
* Re-introducing the Common Service, at least as one among other orders used, in places where it has fallen into disuse.


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I swore out loud last week when I heard a radio report describing The Washington Post's latest scoop, exposing President Trump's disclosure of classified information to Russian officials during a meeting at the White House.
My second thought, after that initial and profane exclamation of incredulity at the commander-in-chief's latest indiscretion, was that this was a great thing; a victory for the kind of journalism Trump seeks to denigrate. It's been my view since President Trump was elected that if anything other than his own stupidity would fatally undermine his presidency, it would be good, solid, investigative journalism.
You may think the first of those two factors will ultimately be the most telling, but without relentless probing by a strong, independent media, his power and position will not be held properly to account. The media is just one of "a series of checks" on the presidency – as described so eloquently by Fareed Zakaria – and it is one that Trump has attacked repeatedly during his short time in office.
All of which should remind us how fortunate we are to live in a country which values and gives licence to journalistic outlets that are expected and encouraged to seek out the truth and expose wrongdoing and hypocrisy wherever they lurk. Lest we take that for granted, consider for a moment the situation in Turkey, highlighted here by the tireless Mahir Zeynalov, where any and all dissenting voices are being silenced systematically by the state.
The biggest threat to our free press in the UK is not state suppression but the state of their balance sheets. As Roy Greenslade noted in The Guardian recently, the existential necessity to make cost savings has led to a gradual reduction in the number of experienced correspondents and a retreat from "face-to-face, eye-witness reporting" by many print titles and broadcast outlets.
These cuts hamper the media's ability to do its job effectively. Good journalism takes time and costs money – which is rarely, if ever, recouped in the sales it generates – but has a value which is best measured not in financial returns but in its contribution to society and to truth.
You might argue that there's more news content around today than there has ever been and that this 'plurality' is a boon, as we have a broader, more accessible range of sources from which we can all access information and ideas.
Maybe so, but the fewer skilled, trained journalists plying their trade in the UK, the less effective is our media's collective ability to do its job to the high standards the industry's best practitioners set themselves. Reporters on many titles simply don't have the time or capacity to build and maintain a deep understanding of their brief, sector, or policy area anymore. And that has consequences for us all.
A senior lawyer recently bemoaned the lack of critical eyes watching the UK's legal system, arguing that justice was "operating unseen and unheard" by most of us as a result.
It's an incredibly important observation, and it is not only our courts that are operating largely unseen. Businesses, local governments, charities, public sector organisations – all of them are subject to less scrutiny and analysis with every round of redundancies in our local and national newspapers. Which is bad news not only for those journalists who fall victim to the cuts, but for all of us as consumers of news.
You may think this is a curious position for a public relations practitioner to take. Does it not follow that the fewer pesky hacks there are to ask difficult questions of clients, the easier our job becomes?
But just as governments and sports people favour strong opposition because it keeps them honest and operating at the top of their game, so organisations benefit from the notion that someone is always watching them, judging their actions, and holding them responsible. Indeed, it has been proven to change behaviour for the better.
Any individual or organisation with a reasonable social conscience can improve behaviour simply by imagining they are being watched, even when they're not. It's a decent rule by which to live. But it's no substitute for the real thing. And for some in high office, all the prying eyes in the world will never be enough to change their ways.
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Acta BCN 40
Joaquin Costa, 40, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
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Acta BCN 40. 2-star hotel "Acta BCN 40" is a perfect base point from which you can discover Barcelone as it is located in its downtown district. Each room has been described as being modern. Dinner can be enjoyed at the onsite restaurant. To add to your stay, there is breakfast in the morning. Access to the Internet is available free of charge.
Acta BCN 40 Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Barcelona. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Facilities like shops, pets allowed, elevator, bicycle rental, Wi-Fi in public areas are readily availab...
The Acta 40 hotel is housed in a restored building located right in the centre of Barcelona, one minute walking from Universitat Square and a five minutes from Catalunya Square and the lively Ramblas Avenue. Hotel Acta 40 has modern and functional rooms, a reception desk available 24 hours, a mul...
Boasting charming accommodation and friendly services, the Apsis 40 Hotel is an ideal choice of stay at Barcelona.LocationLocated right in the heart of Barcelona, the Apsis 40 Hotel is only a minutes walk to the University at Square, while the Catalunya Square and the Ramblas is about a few minu...
Hotel Apsis 40 is a recently opened property located in the heart of Barcelona. It is conveniently located a minute walking from the Universitat Square and a few metres from Catalunya Square and the Ramblas.: : A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room from 7 am to 10.30 am...
This fully restored building offers all modern cons in this central location surrounded by the historic centre of Barcelona and within walking distance of Las Ramblas. Just one minutes walk to Pl. Universitat and a short distance from Pl. Catalunya and Las Ramblas, the ideal base for those wishi...Read more on the website
Acta BCN 40 type(s): Budget
Acta BCN 40 facilities and services
Pay Parking , Parking(find others hotels with Parking in Barcelona)
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Free WiFi , Internet Access , Wireless internet access(find others hotels with Internet Access in Barcelona)
- Fax
- Credit card accepted
- Groups welcome
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- Multilingual staff
- Tourist information
- TV Lounge
- Accessible Facilities
- Direct Dial Telephone
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- Currency Exchange
- Bicycle Rental
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- Fax / Photocopying
- Room Service
- Old Town
- Downtown
- Shopping mall
- Near Train Station
- University
- Near Exhibition Center
- Near Subway
Customer reviews
+ Good location. Nice design of room.
+ A good quiet location for exploring the Ramblas ccity centre
I have stayed in Apsis 40 during my trip to Barcelona a couple of days ago. The location of the hotel is very comfortable, the metro station is very close and the center of city (La Rambla, Pz. CatalunyaRead more etc.,) also. The surroundings near the hotel itself are less nice but for tourist that most of the day not there it's fine. The problem is the spaciousness of rooms and the connection between the photos in the Internet site and the reality. The room that I stayed in was very different from the room on the photos. It was very little and without any additional equipment (such as kettle, glasses etc,), but on the other hand the room was very clean with air conditioner and big bathroom. The towels were changed only after we thrown them on the floor, simple request at the reception wasn't much useful. For nice not long and not expansive stay in Barcelona – very nice, the overall mark is 6.Hide
+ The rooms are refurnished. They are of an acceptable size and have airco.
- The street is a bit dodgy at night. The hotel is basic. The rooms are dark.The bathroom consisted of a hole in the floor andRead more a curtain, no bath or shower cabin, causing the bathroom to flood every time we took a shower. When the toilet in the room broke down, nobody was able to help. The only option was the bathroom at the reception downstairs. The cleaning lady started making noise at 9 on a Sunday morning and knocked on the door despite a clear 'do not disturb' sign. The sound isolation of the bedroom door was quite bad in general. You can forget about sleeping out in the weekend. The hotel personnel was quite arrogant but accepted to offer a 10% discount for the inconveniences. I wouldn't stay there again.Hide
+ no interference from anyone, private
- we were stunned to silence when we saw the size of my room, it was the size of a shoe box, very disappointed
The hotel was hard to reach at night from the airport because it is located in a one-way street with controlled access. Nobody from the access control station answered the intercom and so we had to walkRead more about 100m to the hotel. We stayed in a double room which was quite small. The bed was confortable but there was barely any room to move around it. Breakfast was not included and was quite expensive (EUR 8) whereas it was possible to get a decent breakfast in nearby cafes for less than EUR 4.Hide
+ Centrally located.Really nice hotel.
- Really small rooms!
+ The room was excellent, very modern with air conditioning which was great. Very good central location. Within easy walking distance of Las Ramblas and Placa Catalunya. There is also a good selection of bars close to the hotel. Excellent value for money.
beautiful small hotel with friendly and helpful staff - excellent location
+ good location, clean hotel, reasonable price
Hotels nearby
The Apsis 40 Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Barcelona. The Apsis 40 Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
With its central location, Hostal Gat Raval is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Barcelona.All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Raval, Whotells Raval Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfor
Whotells Raval offers modern and stylish apartments in the centre of Barcelona, 5 minutes' walk from the famous Ramblas Boulevard. They feature free Wi-Fi throughout and a private balcony. Decorated
Hostal Radio is in central Barcelona, just 3 minutes' walk from the MACBA and CCCB Modern Art Museums. It offers a 24-hour reception and colourful rooms with a flat-screen TV. The rooms at the Radio
Discover all that Barcelona has to offer with Sunny and central apartment as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
Miami Pension offers comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities to make your stay in Barcelona a pleasant one.Location Located in the heart of the old centre of Barcelona, Pension Miami is ve
La Pension Miami est un établissement économique et accueillant, situé au cœur du vieux centre de Barcelone, à quelques mètres de la Plaça Universitat, dans le Raval, un quartier coloré et cosmopolite
Located in Raval, Pension Miami is a perfect starting point from which to explore Barcelona. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Elevator, 24hr room ser
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What do a desert and my vagina have in common?
Like it or not, I am not 20 anymore. Although I may feel 20, my body is definitely showing signs that I am 40. More gray hair is beginning to show, not-so-fine lines are forming on my face, and I am dry—not just my skin either! I've realized that I don't have the freedom to be spontaneous anymore.
Although I haven't hit menopause yet, I have noticed that vaginal dryness can sometimes be an issue for me. Turns out that menopause is not the only reason women can have vaginal dryness. Many younger women have it and are sometimes too embarrassed to bring it up with their spouse; they just suffer in silence. Believe me, it can cause suffering. Imagine taking a running leap onto a Slip n Slide only to find that nobody turned on the water—this is intimacy with vaginal dryness. Doesn't sound like much fun, does it?
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Now, imagine that you could have a Slip n Slide all 'watered up' and ready to go whenever you felt like taking a running leap. Wouldn't it be great to not have to do all of the prep? No need to do the setup, just slip and slide whenever the mood strikes you. This is what K-Y® Liquibeads is for women.
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I have decided to take the challenge and see if K-Y® Liquibeads work for me. I headed to Walgreens and found the K-Y® Liquibeads in the "Family Planning" aisle along with the other K-Y® items.
I'm hoping that this will not only help with the vaginal dryness, but that it will help keep the intimate mood going. Nothing worse than getting naked and having to stop the fun to get the lube out and apply it. Oh, and what if it isn't close by? "Hey, wait here while I go get something." << Not too sexy.
I'll give you an update soon to let you know how things are going with the challenge and whether my vagina still has anything in common with a desert.
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Published: 21st February 2011
Number Of Pages: 256
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Many of us have questions about the passage of life and often wonder what happens when we die. In this amazingly insightful book by medium/clairvoyant Lisa Williams, evidence of the afterlife is explored. Through various channels such as meditation, psychic readings, communication with her Spirit Guide, and a personal near-death experience, Lisa delves into the journey of the soul, discusses the different stages of the afterlife and reveals what life is really like on the other side.
This book addresses the myriad questions many of us have surrounding this subject, especially if we've gone through the painful experience of having lost loved ones. Lisa provides a reassuring glimpse into this fascinating topic by exploring the pathway to the afterlife and then to reincarnation; with the realization that death is not final, but rather a transition into the world beyond – a place that should be honored, not feared.
About The Author
Lisa Williams is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Lisa Williams include Meet the Mammoth! Level P (Lightning Readers), I Wish I Were an Alien (Lightning Readers), Buttercup, the Clumsy Cow, Level 1 (Lightning Readers).
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|Why We Fear Death-and Don't Have To
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|Through the Veil
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|Heaven or Hell-Two Different Paths
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|Soul Connections
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|Life Enabled by Death-Rebirth!
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|Detaching from Earthly Ties
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|The Healing Journey
|Initiation: The Waiting Room
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|Life Review: The Viewing Room
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|Pure Healing: The Healing Room
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|The Soul's Greater Power: The Guardianship Room
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|Higher Service and Meeting God
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Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 256
Published: 21st February 2011
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is not just a name, but it is also an attractive brand in the Hollywood industry. The man has achieved the iconic status through immense hard work, and today we will be looking at 17 best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies of all time:
17. Twins (1988)
This is definitely one of Arnold's best comedies as Arnold and Danny DeVito complement each other in this fish out water-buddy comedy.
The story revolves around the main character, Arnold, seeking out his lost twin brother, Danny. Thus, hijinks ensues.
16. The 6th Day (2000)
At first sight, this film seems like a fairly generic action flick, and towards the end it does sort of turn in to that. However, the first two-thirds of the film are actually surprisingly some-what thought provoking.
It's plot is basically about a man who meets a clone of himself and gets caught up in an entire conspiracy involving clones dominating the world.
15. The Villain (1979)
Another hilarious film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, provided if you actually enjoy a lot of loony toons style slapstick comedy with quite a few humorous one-liners from Arnold, himself.
The story is set in a western environment and at times feels like sort of a satire of many of the westerns of the past.
14. Maggie (2015)
Though the star of this film is definitely Maggie, played by Abigail Breslin, but this is pretty much the best performance Arnold has given since his return to the film industry.
The story is about a girl who is infected by a zombie virus, during the zombie apocalypse, and her loving father stays by her side as they try to survive.
13. Kindergarten Cop (1990)
This is one of those movies where the concept for the movie alone makes me laugh out loud. A tough cop, played by Arnold, has to infiltrate a school as a kindergarten teacher in search of a drug dealer.
The famous "SHUT UP!" scene has got to be the most hilariously iconic scenes in movie history.
12. Escape Plan (2013)
The long overdue team up of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. If this film had come out like in the 80s or 90s, everyone would have lost their minds. But sadly, the novelty of witnessing these actors on screen just isn't the same.
However, the entertainment to be found here is very nostalgic and fun. The plot is about both Arnold and Sylvester breaking out of a super security prison and then some extremely gratifying sequences occur.
11. Red Heat (1988)
A fun cop action/buddy comedy about a tough Russian policeman who has to partner up with a cocky Chicago policeman and stop a drug lord who fled from the country.
As you would expect, it has really well done action sequences, memorable one-liners, and hilarious comedic scenes.
10. Conan the Barbarian (1982)
One of the best dramatic films that Arnold has ever done. The emotion oozes off screen as we witness the tragedy of Conan's back story and why he vows vengeance against the evil wizard who had done him wrong.
A classic, that is true to its name and holds up quite well even for today's standards.
9. The Expendables 2 (2012)
The Expendable movies are nothing more than the old action stars of the 80s just celebrating their awesomeness. They're dumb, silly, and filled with clichéd and re-used one-liners from their old movies.
Despite all that, they're still spectacular films, filled with a complete acknowledgement of how silly it all is.
8. The Last Stand (2013)
Probably the most reserved movie amongst all of Arnold Schwarzenegger movies on this list. The story is about a drug cartel speeding to the Mexican border with only a Sheriff, played by Arnold, and his inexperienced staff left to stop them in their tracks.
The film has a very intense build-up as you are introduced to the characters and their personalities and you see them get ready for the havoc that is sure to happen.


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18 Benefits & Perks of The Amex Platinum Card [$1,500+ In Value Per Year]
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The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the most popular premium travel rewards credit cards on the market, and it comes with lots of premium benefits to help you travel in style.
American Express has been giving this card several new makeovers throughout the past few months to stay competitive in the ever-expanding market of ultra-premium travel rewards cards.
This card comes stacked with lots of exclusive benefits (which we'll explain in detail), but be aware that these benefits do come with an upfront cost and high annual fee. Let's see how these benefits stack up and decide if it's worth the cost (hint: we think it is!).
business owner?: The Business Platinum Card® from American Express currently has a huge welcome bonus of up to 100,000 points. (terms apply.)
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- Platinum Benefits You Need to Know
- Bonus Points – 5X on Airfare and Hotels
- Airline Credits – ($200 Value)
- Uber Credits – ($200 Value)
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit ($100/$85 Value)
- Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Credits – ($100 Value)
- Airport Lounge Access ($700+ Value)
- Hotel Elite Status
- The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts
- Elite Status With Car Rentals
- American Express Concierge
- Special Access to Events
- Amex Offers (Potentially hundreds of $'s in Value)
- Amex Purchase Protections and Travel Insurance
- Final Thoughts
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- Platinum Benefits You Need to Know
- 1. Bonus Points – 5X on Airfare and Hotels
- 2. Airline Credits – ($200 Value)
- 3. Uber Credits – ($200 Value)
- 4. Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit ($100/$85 Value)
- 5. Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Credits – ($100 Value)
- 6. Airport Lounge Access ($700+ Value)
- 7. Hotel Elite Status
- 8. The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts
- 9. Elite Status With Car Rentals
- 10. American Express Concierge
- 11. Special Access to Events
- 12. Amex Offers (Potentially hundreds of $'s in Value)
- Amex Purchase Protections and Travel Insurance
- Final Thoughts
Platinum Benefits You Need to Know
The Platinum Card comes with a laundry list of benefits, and some of these require you to put in a bit of extra effort to take full advantage of all this card has to offer. We've created this in-depth guide so you can make sure you're not missing out on any of these exclusive perks.
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One of the best benefits is that this card earns points in a flexible rewards program: Membership Rewards®. With Membership Rewards, you can transfer directly to some of the most popular airline and hotel loyalty programs, or use your points directly with American Express for gifts, shopping, or booking travel through Amex for ultimate flexibility.
This rewards program includes lots of other cards from American Express too; we've highlighted some of the best Membership Rewards® earning cards to help you increase your points balance! Be aware that bonuses on American Express cards are once in a lifetime.
Some of these benefits also apply to any additional authorized users on your account. You can add up to 3 additional cards, which allows those users to take advantage of the lounge access, hotel elite status, Global Entry credit, and a few other perks.
1. Bonus Points – 5X on Airfare and Hotels
One of the most recent upgrades of this card is the bonus earning category for airfare and hotels booked with your Platinum Card.
This card earns 5X Membership Rewards points for all airfare purchased with your card directly with the airline or when booking on Amex Travel.
When booking hotels, you will only earn the 5X bonus if booking prepaid rates directly on Amex Travel; it will not apply for any hotel bookings made with the hotel directly. This is now being extended to Fine Hotels & Resorts bookings, only if they are booked online and prepaid.
Hot Tip: Be aware that when you are booking hotels on Amex Travel, you will most likely not earn hotel points or receive any perks for your elite status (as opposed to booking directly with the hotel).
2. Airline Credits – ($200 Value)
This card comes with an annual airline fee credit worth up to $200 per calendar year. You will need to select the airline in advance with American Express to earn the credit with that particular airline, but once you've selected your preferred airline, the credits will come automatically.
These credits will appear for incidental fees charged by the airline and are not meant as a straight travel credit like some other travel rewards credit cards offer. These fees include baggage fees, change fees, lounge passes, and more.
You can re-select your preferred airline each year, so look for an annual email from American Express if your loyalty bounces around between your preferred airlines.
3. Uber Credits – ($200 Value)
Another perk recently added to The Platinum Card is a $200 annual credit for Uber.
Your Uber credit gets applied to your account throughout the year as a $15 credit each month, except in December when it increases to $35.
This means you can't utilize the full $200 credit during your first year if you are approved for this card anytime after January, but is a nice benefit for those who use Uber regularly.
Remember that you will also have to make sure your card is one of the methods of payment in your Uber app so you can take advantage of these credits. (By the way, this benefit only applies to the primary cardholder).
4. Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit ($100/$85 Value)
One of the most popular (and easiest to get) credits from The Platinum Card is up to $100 for applying for Global Entry (or $85 for TSA PreCheck) and paying the fee using your card.
This credit will apply to all cardholders, including authorized users, and can be used every 4 years. Once enrolled in either program, your membership will last 5 years.
Already have Global Entry? Don't worry, you can still take advantage of this credit if you like — just pay the application fee for another person and receive the credit from using your card!
Bottom Line: Travel credits offered on this card already equal up to $500 in the first year. If you can take advantage of them all, this helps make up for the upfront annual fee. Plus, 5X earning on airfare and prepaid hotel bookings through Amex is one of the best bonus categories out there!
5. Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Credits – ($100 Value)
Earn up to $100 per year in Saks Fifth Avenue shopping credits by enrolling your card here.
Receive a $50 credit January-June and another $50 July-December for purchases in-store and online at Saks Fith Avenue.
- Dining in stores
- Outlet locations (Off Fifth)
- Bill pay for Saks Fifth Avenue credit card
- Purchases of Saks Fifth Avenue gift cards
- Purchases shipped outside the U.S.
- Purchases at stores or country websites outside the U.S.
Once enrolled, primary card or authorized users cards can be used, but there is a max credit per account of $100 per year.
6. Airport Lounge Access ($700+ Value)
Another amazing travel benefit is the access this travel card grants you in airports across the globe, with thousands of exclusive lounges welcoming cardmembers to relax in style during their travels.
Cardmembers have unlimited access to all Centurion® Lounges for themselves and 2 additional guests when traveling in select airports. These lounges are awesome.
If you want to bring in more than 2 guests, it's $50 per person. You can therefore reasonably value each visit at $50 — and let's say you only visited 6 times per year. That's $300 in value right there!
Centurion® Lounges are exclusively available for American Express cardmembers, and they offer complimentary gourmet food and drink in a very comfortable environment.
This card also comes with a Priority Pass Select membership, which partners with over 1,000 airport lounges around the world and grants access to 2 guests when traveling together. This membership is even better than the $399/year you'd pay if you bought directly at Priority Pass! To take advantage of this benefit, you have to enroll and wait for your Priority Pass membership card to arrive in the mail. Note: Priority Pass memberships from US-issued American Express cards no longer include restaurants ('non-lounge airport experiences').
Cardholders are also granted access to all Delta Sky Clubs when traveling on Delta Air Lines, as well as to some lesser-known lounges operated by Escape and Airspace Lounges.
For a limited time, you also get access to Lufthansa Lounges in Frankfurt and Munich (through October 31, 2019). You must be flying on a Lufthansa Group flight (Lufthansa, Austrian, and Swiss). Travel in any class will give travelers access to Lufthansa Business Lounges in the satellite area of T2 in Munich Airport and in T1 Concourse B of Frankfurt Airport.
Plus, business class passengers can access Lufthansa Senator Lounges in Frankfurt Airport T1 Concourse B and Munich Airport T2 Satellite area T1 Concourse B in Frankfurt Airport.
Hot Tip: Before you apply for the Platinum Card, be sure to check to see if you are eligible for the 100,000 point welcome bonus offer.
7. Hotel Elite Status
The Platinum Card offers the opportunity to enroll and elevate your elite status with Hilton and Marriott hotels.
After contacting American Express and connecting your loyalty accounts to your card, you will be upgraded to Hilton Honors™ Gold status and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, which normally takes quite a few nights/stays to earn.
Gaining instant hotel elite status with 2 major hotel chains will offer fantastic benefits that include late-checkout, room upgrades, and flexible options without having to stick to just 1 hotel brand.
Do note that your Hilton and Marriott accounts are simply upgraded to Gold and Gold Elite status tiers. This means that you're not credited the elite nights needed to meet these status tiers. So if you want to reach Marriott Platinum Elite status, you must stay the full 50 nights in Marriott hotels.
8. The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts
Participating hotels in The Hotel Collection booked through American Express Travel Services (including Amex Travel) offer cardmembers a $75 credit for incidentals on stays of 2+ consecutive nights. You will also earn an additional 2X points!
Participating hotels now earn 5x points when booking prepaid rates online.
The Fine Hotels & Resorts benefit is available exclusively for cardmembers, and it offers special perks at over 975 luxury hotels participating in the program.
These benefits include things like early check-in and late check-out, complimentary daily breakfast for 2, free Wi-Fi, room upgrades, and a special amenity gift valued up to $100 per stay. Some properties participating in the program will also offer a complimentary night depending on the number of nights you're staying.
9. Elite Status With Car Rentals
The Platinum Card offers you the ability to register for special benefits and elite status with Hertz, Avis, and National Car Rental. This provides you with an exclusive rate code for cardmembers with special discounts and status. These companies often grant complimentary upgrades and expedited services to get you on the road faster.
Hot Tip: You can find more information on this benefit in our dedicated piece: The Platinum Card: Maximizing Car Rental Insurance & Benefits.
10. American Express Concierge
The American Express Concierge service connects cardmembers with professionals in times of need at no additional cost.
From hard-to-get restaurant reservations to popular tickets to your favorite concerts and events when they're first released, the team at American Express Concierge service will do their best to accomplish your goals.
The travel professionals with the Platinum Travel Service by American Express can also help you tailor and customize any dream vacation you want to put together. Further, you'll get access to some of the best luxury travel professionals to ensure you are making the best decisions for an unforgettable trip.
Bottom Line: This card will have you traveling in style in no time with exclusive access to some of the top airport lounges, plus elite status and special perks with popular hotel chains. The Amex Concierge will also be able to provide assistance in bookings and excellent advice!
11. Special Access to Events
American Express partners with some of the most popular event venues and entertainment experiences to provide their premium cardholders with the best choices and service when looking to attend these events.
The Platinum Card will grant you access to American Express Preferred Seating at select venues and events when using your card to purchase your tickets. These seats are reserved especially for American Express elite cardholders.
All Amex cards also offer Entertainment Access® for special events that partner directly with American Express, giving you early access to some of the most popular events to ensure you get the tickets you want.
12. Amex Offers (Potentially hundreds of $'s in Value)
One of the best money-saving shopping benefits offered by a credit card issuer is Amex Offers. You can earn special discounts on dining, shopping, entertainment, and more from select merchants! Sometimes Amex Offers will even provide an opportunity to earn bonus Membership Rewards points.
All you have to do is register for the specific offer that's tied to your card, meet the terms of the offer by using your card, and you'll start saving in no time – it's so easy!
Amex Purchase Protections and Travel Insurance
American Express cards are well-known for their excellent insurance protection that will cover all the important purchases and travel arrangements made using your card. The Platinum Card covers the following:
13. Extended Warranty
This benefit adds additional warranty protection to your purchases that have a warranty of 5 years or less from the manufacturer.
Once the manufacturer's warranty expires, your Platinum Card adds up to an additional year of warranty coverage, up to $10,000 per item with a $50,000 maximum per year.
This is perfect for protecting all your valuable purchases, especially with its high coverage limit.
14. Purchase Protection
Accidents happen, but your card protects eligible purchases from theft and accidental damage for 90 days from your original purchase date.
This covers up to $10,000 per incident and up to $50,000 per calendar year, making it great coverage for new phones and other high-value items that are most prone to these types of accidents.
15. Return Protection
This covers all purchases made using your card and guarantees that you can return eligible items within 90 days of your original purchase. Your return protection works in addition to the store's normal return policies, and it will cover up to $300 per item and a total of $1,000 each calendar year.
16. Premium Roadside Assistance
Don't get stuck on the road! The Platinum Card pays for select premium roadside assistance up to 4 times per year. Whether you've got a flat tire, need a tow, or just ran out of gas, this card will make sure you get back on the road quickly.
Having this complimentary service and American Express picking up the tab on eligible fees is a huge benefit.
17. Amex Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
You can save costs on most rental cars with additional insurance protection offered by the Platinum Card. This covers eligible car rentals that are paid entirely with your card if you decline the collision damage waiver coverage from the car rental company.
Eligible rentals are covered for theft and damage up to $75,000 without increasing the cost of your car rental. However, unlike the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card that provides primary insurance, this card only provides secondary coverage, which means it kicks in after your own insurance.
18. Amex Baggage Insurance Plan
Your baggage will be covered with additional insurance if the loss of either checked or carry-on baggage occurs during travel booked using your card. This coverage will also extend to spouses, domestic partners, and dependents on the same reservation.
Amex baggage insurance will cover up to $2,000 for the replacement cost of items lost in checked baggage and up to $3,000 for the replacement cost of items lost in carry-on baggage.
Be aware that there is a limit of $1,000 for coverage of high-value items, which would include computers and other expensive jewelry. Most of the time these policies also require a lot of documentation when submitting a claim.
Final Thoughts
The Platinum Card is one of the most rewarding premium travel rewards cards available. If you'll use most of the benefits mentioned above, we think it is definitely worth carrying this card in your wallet even with the high annual fee.
The annual credits alone almost match what you would pay out of pocket for the annual fee. All the other exclusive benefits and high-limit insurance protections added on make this card one of the best.
It's important to remember to take advantage of all the benefits listed above, especially since some of them require you to register. If you're planning on adding authorized users, make sure they are taking advantage of the benefits made for them as well!


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Radical Jewelry Makeover was unbelievably fun. It's a good thing that I always love a challenge or two.
The week-long event seemed like it would give me plenty of time- Time, however, became the biggest challenge! I planned to create at LEAST five pieces, which ended up being only two. One of which was chosen for the exhibit and sale at the Wheelwright museum (YAY)!
Day one, Friday, began the assessment and sorting process. All the donations were individually assessed based on the materials. Of course there was tons of costume jewelry- some beautiful and some completely CRAZY but fun pieces. Many people also donated precious metals, including sterling silver and gold. This was exciting as much of it could be melted down to create completely new pieces. Even with tons of help, the sorting process didn't end until 8:30 PM! There were SO MANY donations! THANK YOU, SANTA FE!
The jewelry was sorted based on categories such as, "looks like silver", "animals", "natural beads", etc. Sorting was fun until I was sorting for MANY hours. I swear I could see beads behind my eyelids as I was falling asleep that night!
Saturday was the kick-off symposium, which consisted of presentations by Christina and Susie (RJM, ethical metalsmiths), as well as several fantastic jewelers, jewelry teachers, and jewelry students from New Mexico. I learned a great deal about the mining of precious materials, as well as ethical mining improvements and fair trade gemstones. What a plethora of information!
Sunday was exciting- I got to choose the materials that I would use to make my pieces. The categories of donations were separated into stations. We split into groups of three and had 5 minutes to choose our items before switching to the next station. Here is a picture of my loot...
The only possible way for me to see what I ACTUALLY had, was to disassemble it and organize it.
So, then began the process of creating my pieces. Challenge number two.
I wasn't used to dealing with base metals.
They are much harder and less forgiving, causing me to break two drill bits, one center punch, 3 saw blades (one went into my finger), and I ALMOST broke my dremel tool.
There were many ideas I had that just never worked out, which made me a little sad.
My first project was seemingly simple. I decided to take a watch apart to use the frame as a sort of bezel.
Totally unexpected, drilling through the watch to make a hole for the earring sent a tiny watch gear flying across the room like a ninja throwing star.
A bit scary.
This is what I ended up with... Simple? Yes. Easy? No.
My second piece went a bit more smoothly.
I had a two-piece cuff bracelet that I sawed in half, and rolled in a rolling mill.
The mill turned the finish from a bright silver to a brushed tone, which looked beautiful.
Also included in this piece is a a piece of a chandelier earring, a pave crystal pendant, pieces to a brain-teaser game, a crystal post earring, a bezel from a ring, and a random crystal.
I attached the pieces with wire, as a main function of the piece is to be able to disassemble it easily if it would ever go through a process like this again.
I think it turned out pretty darn nice.
This is the piece that was chosen for the Wheelwright Museum exhibit and sale. It was sold within 30 minutes of the opening event!
All-in-all the event was a huge success. I had the great opportunity to do something good for the planet and meet lots of great people.
It was an amazing feeling to turn something unwanted into something beautiful, and see it SOLD at the exhibit.
I was asked by the filming crew to say three words that I felt described RJM.
1. "Important" - I feel that increasing awareness of mining processes and alternate methods of obtaining precious materials is crucial to the future of jewelry, as well as the future of the planet.
2. "Difficult" - LOTS of challenges to overcome when working with new materials and the pressure of completing projects in a weeks time.
3. "Fun" - Definitely FUN! Who doesn't want to make jewelry around lots of other people who share such a similar passion? Everyone created amazing pieces and I am honored to be a part of such an awesome group of jewelers!


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Dira Le'haskir returns to the Library!
In this lively and acrobatic performance by Peter Olson and Ilan Vitemberg of Up-a-Tree Puppetry, children will learn what it takes for different animals to live together in peace and harmony. Especially for children ages 2 to 6 and their families, this program is based on renowned author Leah Goldberg's book Dira Le'haskir, a favorite story for generations of Israeli families. Peter Olson is a Bay Area puppeteer who makes puppets, sets, and stories for children of all ages. Ilan Vitemberg is the Director of Educational Support Services at Jewish LearningWorks, a performer, and a member of the Up-a- Tree Puppetry troop. This program will be in the Hebrew language without translation.
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General information
Brief description of organisation
Akos Cultural NGO was founded in 2002, Yerevan, Armenia and now it is a leading model for similar institutions internationally. In 2006 it established ACOSS AIR program in Armenia which was an artist initiation.
The aim of the organization is to support the development of contemporary creativity and realizing projects by Armenian and international artists and theorists, to organizing exhibitions, conferences, discussions, researches, seminars and workshops concerning the local art, political and social situation on the background of nowadays worldwide movements.
ACOSS promotes and diffuses contemporary creativity in Armenia. A group of Armenian artists, art and cultural critics are involved in the organization where they have possibility to meet international artists and theorists and co-operate with them.
Since the end of 2006 ACOSS has been collaborating with many national and international cultural organizations worldwide, particularly with Cló (Ireland), Geoair (Georgia), Artisterium (Georgia), The Center for Visual Research (Georgia), State Museum of Contemporary Art (Thessaloniki, Greece), Armenian Center For Contemporary Experimental Art (Armenia), 25th Gallery (Armenia), the 5th Parallel Gallery (Canada), The Lanchester Gallery (UK), Supermarket Art fair (Sweden), Res Artis (The Netherlands), Trans Cultural Exchange (USA), Strandline Curatorial Collective (Canada), Neutral Ground Gallery (Canada), Gyumri Biennale (Armenia), Artists' Union of Armenia, Youkobo Art Space (Japan), Studio Kura (Japan), Homebased residency (Israel), Galerie La Vieille Poste (France), Microresidence Internatioanl Network (Japan), Carvansarai AIR (Turkey), Alliance of Artists Communities (USA), Juan Miro Foundation (Spain), Nida Art Colony (Lithuania), Youth4Media (EU), IME NGO (Bulgaria), Formverk (Sweden), Kultur Kontact (Austria), Goethe Institute (Germany), Art Prospect (Russia), CEC ArtsLink (USA), Moorland Production (UK), ISIS (UK), San Marc (Mallorca, Spain), Visual Art School of the Regina University (Canada), Visual Art School of Leeds University (UK), The Sculpture Center (USA), Visual Arts Faculty of Coventry University (UK), Visual Arts of Joshibi University (Japan), Oberwelt (Germany), Stuttgarter Kunstverein e. V. (Germany)
Organisation founded in
Brief description of residency program
The primary aim will be for the artists to work on an agreed project in Yerevan and in the country as well.
ACOSS residency program is a project workshop for the promotion of multi - disciplinary art and cultural international exchange in and out of Armenia. We call artists from all artistic disciplines to live, work, and collaborate during their preferred time of staying.
ACOSS has agreement with two different territories to hold the artist-in-residence program in Yerevan; in Jrvezh and Zeytun districts. The applicant can make decision about the prefared location of stay upon the arrival Yerevan, too.
Through the Artist-in-Residence ACOSS supports international art activities bringing multicultural dimension to the region. The guest artists have opportunity to live and work the same place, set new contacts in the art field as well as to the local community. If artist´s project is connected with Yerevan city, we can organize housing in the city as well as organize exhibition at the ACCEA (The Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art) in Yerevan and Hotel Berlin in Gyumri. Interested artists have to discuss this matter with the ACOSS director in advance.
The program consists of residency up to one year and includes private and sharing studios, housing, and three meals per day by agreement. Private studios are available for artists 24 hours a day.
Financial aid is available.
Residency program since
Disciplines and media
- Visual Art
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Performing Arts
- Music
- Literature
- Educational Programmes
- New Media
- Animation
- Printmaking
- Curatorial
- Administrative
- Film Making
- Architecture
- Any kind of social research
Type of organisation
- Artist-Run
- Independent Association/Foundation
- Other
Non governmental
Residency conditions
Duration of residencies
- 1 year
Number of artists resident at one time
Companions allowed
- Children
- Partners
- Other
family, group of people, involved in the agreed residency project
Grants available
We can´t offer grant, but some projects can be supported by our private donors.
Expenses paid by artist
- Travel
- Housing
- Supplies
- Food
- Other
Expectations of the artist
- Presentation
- Leading Workshop or Class
- Exhibition
- Other
Expedition to the country, tours
Application who/how
Open Call
Selection procedure
Presentation of artists' work
Arranged on a case-by-case basis
Description of residency
OtherOur residency is a network of artists run spaces and can be everywhere we have the network developed; Urban, Rural, Suburb nomadic.
- Internet Connection
- Library
- Office
- Kitchen
- Woodworking Tools
- Metal Working Tools
- Sound Recording Studio
Number of studios
Type and size of studios
Shared Studio
- Private Room
- Private Apartment
- Shared Room
- Shared Apartment
Working language(s)
- English
- Armenian, Russian
Other activities happening at the space
- Workshops
- Presentation
- Films
- Exhibitions
How to reach
By train
No train.
By plane
Arraval in Zvardnots - International airport, Yerevan, Armenia.
A member of ACOSS will meet artists at the airport and pick them up.
By car
30 mins. from the Zvardnots airport to the residency center in Djrvezh or in Zeytun. For new arrivals taxi is the best option, because mostly international flight are arriving in very early morning and public transport doesn´t work that time.
Nearest airport
Zvartnots airport in Yerevan
Contact information
8 Roubinyants st., apt. 17
0069 Yerevan
Phone: 00374 91 23 24 55


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Aboard the ship, watch gorgeous dancers and amazing performers, some of whom hail from Japan's top-class Shiki Theatre Company. Includes a tuna course meal.
Betty's Mayonnaise Drag Show in Osaka
Visitors can enjoy talking with 'New Half' performers as well as watching a titillating show. Includes all-you-can-drink beverages.
Anmitsuhime Entertainment Show in Fukuoka
Guests can enjoy a variety of shows, including a revue show with extravagant costumes!
Kyoto Shows
View traditional Kyoto dances performed by Maiko.
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With a stay at SuperHostel on Nekrasova 58, you'll be centrally located in St. Petersburg, within a 15-minute drive of Summer Garden and Russian Museum. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kazan Cathedral and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Peter and Paul Fortress.
Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include an elevator (lift), coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
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The hostel does not guarantee the provision of a certain type of bed.
If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the property via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself.
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A mandatory registration fee of RUB 600 per person per stay for foreign citizens is charged at this property. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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Brasil Summerfest this week in NYC
Brasil Summerfest, a week of NYC concerts, many free, starts today (7/24). Participating venues are Central Park Summerstage, City Winery, Bowery Electric, Nublu, Drom, and SOB's. Browse the festival's website for more info on the shows and artists.
The City Winery show is actually this week's free outdoor edition Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival. Local band Forro in the Dark is on the bill.