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Below is an article I found highly thought provoking. Though I disagree with the authors on a few points, they present an interesting argument. Their premise: Conflict, theology and history make Muslims 'more religious.' Hmm. My first thought was 'how can you comparatively analyze degrees of peoples religiosity?' You can represent degrees of adherence to religious codes. But to make a scale for defining religiosity, to me, is a pompous idea. Isn't that the job of a god?
The study that the CNN article quotes is largely analyzing data from the three major Muslim countries: Saudi Arabic, Indonesia and Turkey, where I am currently living. See below, the underlined paragraph for the authors reflections on Turkey, and mine at the end.
The study that the CNN article quotes is largely analyzing data from the three major Muslim countries: Saudi Arabic, Indonesia and Turkey, where I am currently living. See below, the underlined paragraph for the authors reflections on Turkey, and mine at the end.
By Richard Allen Greene, CNN
(CNN) – Every religion has its true believers and its doubters, its pious and its pragmatists, but new evidence suggests that Muslims tend to be more committed to their faith than other believers.
Muslims are much more likely than Christians and Hindus to say that their own faith is the only true path to paradise, according to a recent global survey, and they are more inclined to say their religion is an important part of their daily lives.
Muslims also have a much greater tendency to say their religion motivates them to do good works, said the survey, released over the summer by Ipsos-Mori, a British research company that polls around the world.
Islam is the world's second-largest religion - behind Christianity and ahead of Hinduism, the third largest. With some 1.5 billion followers and rising, Islam's influence may be growing even faster than its numbers as the Arab Spring topples long-reigning secular rulers and opens the way to religiously inspired political parties. But while there's no doubt about the importance of Islam, experts have different theories about why Muslims appear to be more religious than members of other global faiths - and contrasting views on whether to fear the depth of Muslims' commitment to their faith.
One explanation lies in current affairs, says Azyumardi Azra, an expert on Islam in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim majority country.
Many Muslims increasingly define themselves in contrast with what they see as the Christian West, says Azra, the director of the graduate school at the State Islamic University in Jakarta.
"When they confront the West that they perceive or misperceive as morally in decline, many Muslims feel that Islam is the best way of life. Islam for them is the only salvation," he says. That feeling has become stronger since the September 11 attacks, as many Muslims believe there is a "growing conflict between Islam and the so-called West," he says.
"Unfortunately this growing attachment to Islam among Muslims in general has been used and abused by literal-minded Muslims and the jihadists for their own purposes," he says.
But other experts say that deep religious commitment doesn't necessarily lead to violence.
"Being more religious doesn't necessarily mean that they will become suicide bombers," says Ed Husain, a former radical Islamist who is now a Middle East expert at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
In fact, Husain argues that religious upbringing "could be an antidote" to radicalism.
The people most likely to become Islamist radicals, he says, are those who were raised without a religious education and came to Islam later, as "born-agains." Muslims raised with a grounding in their religion are better able to resist the distortions of Islam peddled by recruiters to radical causes, some experts like Husain argue, making them less likely to turn to violence. But he agrees that Muslims are strongly attached to their faith, and says the reason lies in the religion itself.
"Muslims have this mindset that we alone possess the final truth," Husain says.
Muslims believe "Jews and Christians went before us and Mohammed was the last prophet," says Husain, whose book "The Islamist" chronicles his experiences with radicals. "Our prophet aimed to nullify the message of the previous prophets."
The depth of the Muslim commitment to Islam is not only a matter of theology and current events, but of education and history, as well, other experts say.
"Where religion is linked into the state institutions, where religion is deeply ingrained from childhood, you are getting this feeling that 'My way is the only way,'" says Fiyaz Mughal, the director of Faith Matters, a conflict-resolution organization in London.
The Ipsos-Mori survey results included two countries with a strong link between religion and the state: Legally Muslim Saudi Arabia, which calls itself the guardian of Islam's two holiest sites, Mecca and Medina; and Indonesia, home of the world's largest Muslim population.
The third majority Muslim country in the study is Turkey, which has a very different relationship with religion. It was founded after World War I as a legally secular country. But despite generations of trying to separate mosque and state, Turkey is now governed by an Islam-inspired party, the AKP.
Turkey's experience shows how difficult it can be to untangle government and religion in Muslim majority countries and helps explain the Muslim commitment to their religion, says Azyumardi Azra, the Indonesia expert.
He notes that there has been no "Enlightenment" in Islam as there was in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, weakening the link between church and state in many Christian countries.
"Muslim communities have never experienced intense secularization that took place in Europe and the West in general," says Azra. "So Islam is still adhered to very strongly."
But it's not only the link between mosque and state in many Muslim majority countries that ties followers to their faith, says professor Akbar Ahmed, a former Pakistani diplomat who has written a book about Islam around the world.
Like Christians who wear "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelets, many Muslims feel a deep personal connection to the founder of their faith, the prophet Muhammad, he says.
Muhammad isn't simply a historical figure to them, but rather a personal inspiration to hundreds of millions of people around the world today.
"When a Muslim is fasting or is asked to give charity or behave in a certain way, he is constantly reminded of the example set by the prophet many centuries ago," argues Ahmed, the author of "Journey Into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization."
His book is based on interviews with Muslims around the world, and one thing he found wherever he traveled was admiration for Muhammad.
"One of the questions was, 'Who is your role model?' From Morocco to Indonesia, it was the prophet, the prophet, the prophet," says Ahmed, the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University in Washington. But while Ahmed sees similar patterns across the Islamic world, Ed Husain, the former radical, said it was important to understand its diversity, as well. "There is no monolithic religiosity - Muslims in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are following different versions of Islam," says Husain. "All we're seeing (in the survey) is an adherence to a faith."
Political scientist Farid Senzai, director of research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding in Washington, raised questions about the survey's findings.
"Look at the countries that are surveyed - Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Turkey," he says. "There are about 300 million Muslims in those three countries, (who make up) about 20% of Muslims globally."
Islam is "incredibly important" in Saudi Arabia, he says.
"But in Tunisia or Morocco you could have had a different result. It would have been nice if they had picked a few more Arab countries and had a bit more diversity," says Senzai.
The pollster, Ipsos-Mori, does monthly surveys in 24 countries, three of which are majority Muslim – Turkey, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. The other countries range from India to the United States, and Mexico to South Korea, and are the same each month, regardless of the subject the pollsters are investigating. In the survey released in July, about six in 10 Muslims in the survey said their religion was the only way to salvation, while only a quarter of Hindus and two out of 10 Christians made that claim about their own faiths.
More than nine out of 10 Muslims said their faith was important in their lives, while the figure was 86% for Hindus and 66% for Christians. Ipsos-Mori surveyed 18,473 adults via an online panel in April and released the findings in July. Results were weighted to make the results as representative as possible, but the pollster cautioned that because the survey was conducted online, it was harder to get representative results in poorer countries where internet access is not widespread.
CNN polling director Keating Holland also warns that in an "opt-in" survey, where respondents actively choose to participate, results tend to come from "people who are confident in their opinions and express them openly... not good for intensely private matters like faith or income or sex."
Online surveys in countries that are not entirely free are also open to the possibility that pollsters get "the approved response" in those nations, "where the people who are most likely to be willing to talk about such matters are the ones who hold, or at least verbalize, opinions that won't get them in trouble if they are expressed," Holland says.
That may have been an issue in Saudi Arabia, where respondents were given the choice of not answering questions on religion due to their potential sensitivity in the kingdom. The Saudi sample was the smallest, with 354 participants, meaning "findings for Saudi Arabia must be treated with caution," Ipsos-Mori said.
Muslims in different countries were committed to their faith for different reasons, he says."Saudi Arabia is an institutionally religious state. Indonesia has religion tied into its culture," says Mughal.
But Muslim immigrants to Europe also show strong ties to their religion, either as a defense mechanism in the face of a perceived threat, or because of an effort to cling to identity, he contends.
He detects a link between insular communities and commitment to faith regardless of what religion is involved. It is prevalent in Muslim Saudi Arabia, but he has seen it among Israeli Jews as well, he says.
"The Israeli Jewish perspective is that (the dispute with the Palestinians) is a conflict of land and religion which are integrally linked," Mughal says.
"What does play a role in that scenario is a sense of isolationism and seclusion in Israeli Jewish religious communities, a growing trend to say, 'Our way is the only way,'" he says.
Religious leaders of all faiths need to combat those kinds of attitudes because of the greater diversity people encounter in the world today, he argues. But Senzai, the political scientist, says that it's also important for the West to take the Muslim world on its own terms. "Many Muslims want religion to play a role in politics," he says. "To assume that everyone around the world wants to be like the West - that they want liberal secular democracy - is an absurd idea."
– CNN's Nima Elbagir and Atika Shubert contributed to this report.
(for the full article, see the webpage)
· My thoughts? The intensity of Islam in the daily lives of its followers merits reflection. It is important to notice that the major difference between Islam & Judaism versus Christianity & the other major religions. The legal code given to the people to uphold is one of the most important differences that is affecting the world today. The Christians were told come as you are, flaws and all, and were given a relatively flexible set of suggestions to lead a moral life. But the Jews were given their commandments, there mitzvahs and the religious duties to follow. Islam is similar, providing a code of moral conduct to be carried out daily. Examples are five prayers a day, interrupting what we would call a normal life. For the Jews, no pork and resting on Sabbath. The Christians have few laws like this. And if they do exist, they are buried somewhere in the Vatican, and clearly not part of the current culture of the Christian faith. However, the author goes on to say. "He detects a link between insular communities and commitment to faith regardless of what religion is involved. It is prevalent in Muslim Saudi Arabia, but he has seen it among Israeli Jews as well, he says." This statement also reflects what is historically accurate. The Jews preserved Hebrew, a dead language, and revived it, because of the insular communities they lived in throughout the centuries because of persecution. Minorities tend to hold strongest to their faith and culture, as a duty to pass it on to the coming generations. This idea of intense religiosity is just as strong for the Jews as it is for the Muslims. The integration of religious and cultural symbols into governmental organizations and the national consciousness is undeniable, both in Israel and in Egypt. This is significant because of the production of a generation of religiously conscious individuals, raised in a culture where religiosity is blended into daily life. This (as the author suggests) develops an unbalanced perception of us versus them. National consciousness produces certain identifiable cultural and, in this case, religious symbols with which to identify. Those who do not identify with these symbols are outsiders.
· So why don't you and I make it a bit easier to bring about world peace? Polarizing our world will only lead to more destruction. An "us" versus "them" mentality is the opposite of what we need. If the west is the ultimate symbol of moral degradation, maybe we should reconsider how we present ourselves and our culture to the world. What does the rest of the world see of us? Sex, beautiful girls, easy lives, shopping, drugs, drama, lots of money. How accurately does that reflect your life? I would hope, not much. My ultimate goal is to promote the understanding between the east and west; to find the common links; and accept our differences as a beautiful thing, not as a reason to rise up against.


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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's Emir meetingIsrael's PM Ehud Olmert in Paris, Jul 2008. Source: LIFE
Following the Oslo Accords and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa's presence at the signing ceremony of the "Oslo 2" agreement, a number of trade ventures were initiated and a recognisable warming of the inter-state relations took place. However, the election of Benyamin Netanyahu to the Israeli prime-ministerial office, followed by the opening of the Western Wall tunnel in 1996 led to a significant deterioration in their relations. Despite the freeze in the Arab-Israeli peace process at the time, Qatar invited Israel to participate in the MENA Economic Conference hosted in Doha in 1997, which caused a clear Arab outrage with Saudi Arabia calling the move as threatening "the higher interest of the Arab Nation." However, further stagnation of the peace process made the Qatari government increasingly uncomfortable at justifying the presence of their mutual trade relations, and although the situation did not force Qatar to sever its ties with Israel, the government decided to distance itself from its partner.
Tzipi Livni, Israel's FM meets Qatar's Emir, Apr 2008. Source: MEMRI
Shimon Peres, 9th President & former PM of Israelvisits Georgetown University in Qatar, Mar 2007
Qatar's policy towards Israel reached a turning point in December 2008 when Israel attacked Gaza in what Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani called "the flagrant savage aggression against the Palestinian people." As an effect of the Operation Cast Lead Qatar severed all its ties with Israel, shut down the trade office and expelled all Israeli representatives. Not surprisingly, however, once the international and regional condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza lessened, Qatar attempted re-establishing the ties again in 2009 and 2010. This time however, the Qatari initiative was met with a clear rebuttal from the Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and the Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
Sheikh Hamad b. J. Al Thani, Qatar's PM & Foreign Affairs Minister with SilvanShalom, Israel's Vice-PM & Minister for Regional Development in Paris, 2003.
The history of Qatar-Israeli co-operation is long and perfectly exemplifies Qatar's foreign policy of independent diplomatic engagement with all its international partners indiscriminately, thus allowing Qatar "to assert its independence in the Arab arena and compete as an emerging regional political power." Qatar's understanding of non-commitment to a particular political group or country allows the state the flexibility to engage politically with many sides of the political spectrum and gives it the comfortable room to re-evaluate its policies according to the changing geopolitical realities and to manoeuvre quite easily within its own diplomatic balancing game.
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Commentary: I've encountered a number of student entrepreneurs who fit this category. Their unbridled enthusiasm and optimism is a double-edged sword.
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Behold the Future of Pizza Delivery
Okay, so this may be a little off the wall for a motoring blog but stay with Automology's columnist MAC as he combines his two great passions in life – cars and food.
Recently we carried a story on how Uber was now branching out into the food delivery system, and why not? It is already the largest Taxi Company in the world without owning one taxi, so why not become the greatest food delivery chain without owning one oven.
As I was reading something or other, I came across this great new invention for what could easily be the solution to one of the world's most pressing problems – how to stop pizzas from becoming soggy due to the amount of time it takes to get from the oven to your door. A new start-up company called Zume Pizza has designed and built the very first mobile pizza truck equipped with a total of 56 pizza ovens, guaranteed to deliver the pizza to the customer's door directly out of the oven, literally.
Now, you may need a moment or two to get used to the idea of receiving delivery of a pizza at home, with the cheese still bubbling on the top and the crust still crispy, but this isn't really about eradicating the scourge of lukewarm soggy pies, but more of an attempt of a start-up to muscle in on a US$38 billion dollar market that is currently dominated across the globe by what are referred to as Big Box Chains. The US alone sees at least 40% of the market going to Pizza Hut, Domino's, Little Caesar's and Papa Johns. The rise of the smart phone has seen the home-delivery digital-ordering grow more than 300% faster than dine-in traffic, making this market absolutely ripe for some disruptive technology of this ilk. Zume is one of a number of Silicon Valley companies attempting to automate the food preparation business and is planning to add a dough-maker/press and truck-loader to the process. No need for pesky phone operators either – place your order via an app and the semi-automated process begins back in a central kitchen.
The new Zume Pizza delivery truck (pictured above) looks much like any other delivery truck from the outside, but it is on the inside where it starts to break with tradition. Inside, there are 56 pizza ovens which are controlled by traffic-predicting technology; the ovens then turn on automatically when the pizza is en route to the customer, making each pizza perfectly cooked when it arrives. All the driver (Zume calls him/her Pie-lot) has to do is cut the pie. Genius!
The Zume truck is already patented and the company sees this technology as just the first of many delivery trucks, all of which are designed to bring fresh food directly to your door. As of now, you can only order a Zume pizza in Mountain View, California, but according to the company's website, it will be rapidly expanding operations soon. Judging by the picture of the truck, though, I think that it will hit problems navigating busy streets and finding parking in congested inner cities, but if I could, I would still order one just for the heck of it.


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I went to this years Inglis Classic Sale looking to buy a couple of early running fillies which would be up and racing as 2yo's.
I had a budget of $150k and was ecstatic to come home with two well bred athletic young fillies for a combined spend of less than $120k.
Both fillies are by young emerging sires. However, I have principally bought them on type. They are well put together girls much in the same mould as Double Dee and promising 2yo filly Smooth Celebration both of whom I bought at this Sale.
I have nominated both girls for the Inglis Race Series and both will be given every chance to qualify for next years Inglis Classic Race worth $250,000. We took Smooth Celebration up for that race this year and she came down with a temperature 2 days before the race which was a shame as she would have been a huge chance in moderate field. This race is only open to horses purchased from the Classic Sale which really limits the field.
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|2019 Rental Rates
|Rates are based on 4 person occupancy.
|Nightly Rate
|Weekly Rate
|Monthly Rate
|Holiday Season Rates - Dec 20th - Jan 1st
|Cleaning Fee
|Damage Deposit
|300 euros
|Minimum Rental
|2 nights
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|15% OFF Nov 1-Dec 19th and August and Special 30% Jan 2nd to April 15th
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|Property Information
|One Bedroom
|up to 4 guests
|35 sqm
|Le Marais
|St Paul or Hotel de Ville (Line 1)
|67, 69, 76, 96, 74, 72, 70
|No smoking, No pets
Your comfort is our top propriety. To ensure everything is ready when you arrive, our apartments receive a delivery of fresh linens, comforters and towels for your booking.
Ready to have a taste of the Parisian lifestyle? Come stay on rue Francois Miron, a street whose Parisian charm is indisputable! This gem of an apartment has just been completely renovated and is located on the 6th and top floor of the building (no elevator). Views of Paris's rooftops abound through the four windows in the apartment, providing plenty of light. You can even see the top of the Pompidou Centre and the Hotel de Ville! The immediate neighborhood is a playground for travelers, with everything you might want from culinary treats, shopping and the river Seine at your doorstep. You'll enjoy free WiFi and international calling to many countries (including US, Australia, Western Europe & Israel), a laptop computer and iPad/iPhone/iPod docks to help keep you connected! The apartment is a one-bedroom of approximately 35 meters and can sleep up to 4 guests, with a double bed in the master bedroom and a high-quality sofabed in the living room. Please read on for further details about the apartment.
LIVING ROOM: The living room area is the main living space in the apartment. We have tried to think of everything you might need on your vacation, including WiFi; a telephone with free international calling to many destinations: flat-screen TV with a few English news channels; a sofa which opens up into a high-quality sofabed suitable for up to two adults; a selection of guidebooks about Paris; and a stereo system with iPhone/iPod charger. A laptop computer and iPad/iPhone dock are located in the bedroom.
KITCHEN AREA: The kitchen area is in the main living area of the apartment. You have a refrigerator with a small freezer area, a microwave with grill function, a ventilation hood with light, a two-burner induction stovetop, coffee maker and hot water kettle. The kitchen pantry is stocked with basic cooking supplies like salt, pepper, oil & vinegar as well as coffee, tea and sugar. You will find cooking utensils, pots & pans, dishes and silverware in the cabinet opposite the kitchen area. You also have a clothes washer with a dryer functions so you can take care of all of your laundry needs without leaving the apartment! The iron and ironing board are also stored in the kitchen area.
DINING AREA: We call this little area « The Bistro » – it's your own little private dining area overlooking the rooftops of Paris! The bistro has seating for four guests and windows all around! Enjoy a meal or a glass of wine while you watch the sun set over Paris, or enjoy a sunny morning with your croissants and coffee.
BEDROOM: The bedroom is separated from the main room of the apartment by two French doors. The bed is double bed, suitable for two adults, and the bedroom is on the courtyard side of the building and on the top floor, so it's generally very quiet. There a small closet with an area for hanging clothes and shelves next to the bed, and a writing desk by the window, complete with an Asus Netbook Laptop and an iPhone/iPad/iPod charging dock for guest use.
BATHROOM: The apartment has a full bathroom which includes a toilet, sink/vanity area and a shower stall. The bathroom is located off the main living area and accessible to all guests, even with the sofabed open. We have provided a hair dryer and flat iron for guest use, as well as soap and shampoo.
APARTMENT ACCESS: The apartment is situated on the top floor (6th floor) on the courtyard side of the building, and the apartment building has two coded security doors. The apartment building has no elevator, but we can arrange for help with your luggage upon your arrival. Many buildings in the Marais neighborhood do not have elevators because the buildings are ancient and the staircase areas are too narrow for the addition of an elevator. We like to think of taking the stairs as a way to work off all those irresistible Parisian pastries!
NEIGHBORHOOD: Everything is at your footsteps, with multiple restaurants on the same block as the apartment! A beautiful boulangerie is just on the corner with sweet delights and great sandwiches for lunch, too! A Monoprix supermarket and Metro station St. Paul is just around the corner. The Marais neighborhood offers tons of trendy boutiques, the Picasso Museum, the Carnavalet (History of Paris) Museum, as well as many important sites for the Jewish community, including the Shoa Memorial (Holocaust Memorial Museum) and History of Judaism Museum.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to welcome you to Paris and to rue Francois Miron!
Your comfort is our top propriety. To ensure everything is ready when you arrive, our apartments receive a delivery of fresh linens, comforters and towels for your booking.
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|Nearby Services
Metro Line 1 : St Paul or Hotel de Ville
Bus stop : 67, 69, 76, 96, 74, 72, 70
March 18th
Date of Arrival : June 19th
March 28, 2016
"This was a wonderful « true Parisian Experience ». Communication with Rueben was excellent and Florence was a wonderful greeter, showing us both the apartment and a little mini orientation around the neighborhood. We had to deal with a piece of lost luggage and both Rueben and Florence went above and beyond to be helpful….Florence even came to the apartment to make sure we had received it! The apartment itself was very cozy and charming. Perfect for two adults and two children (teenagers) in our case. The location could not have been more perfect, right between two metro stops. The bakery at the corner is fantastic for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. If you are there on a Saturday, be sure to visit the little market in the courtyard at the end of the street. Thank you Rueben and Flo, we had a wonderful time and will recommend your rentals!"
Toronto, Canada,
Dorothy Hunt,
Stayed from oct 6th to Oct 14th, VRBO
We had the most amazing time in Paris staying in this apartment. Everything is at your doorstep…..a few blocks from the Seine where you can walk on either bank to several areas, shops, bistros and attractions (St. Germain de Pres, The Latin Quarter, The Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, Isle de St. Louis, Isle de la Cite and so much more) ….. Bus #69 runs right down the street and the Metro is a five minute walk…….the Super Marche is right around the corner to pick up any necessary groceries…. a French Patisserie with fresh baguettes and pastries is a few buildings away…..it was all so perfect!!!!!
Ruben, the owner is so helpful and responds immediately to any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend using Citizen Limousine for transfers from the airport……the driver is so charming and very helpful also.
Our adventure in Paris started in this fantastic Parisian apartment!!!!!!
Dorothy from Toronto, Canada
Review #12781185 "Now with A/C, LOW SEASON SPECIAL 100€/NIGHT!! – UP TO 4 GUESTS
Second Stay! Loved it even more!! VRBO
August 29h, 2015
This was my second stay at this lovely apartment on rue Francois Miron and it was even better than the first time! I absolutely love this gem of an apartment! I am a single woman and feel very comfortable in the building and the delightful streets surrounding it. There is now air conditioning which was an awesome addition since the apartment is on the top floor. You truly cannot ask for a better home in Paris. Ruben was there to greet me again, and was as charming as the first time. I love that he always has the fridge stocked with cold water and wine – such a nice touch! The apartment was being cleaned when I arrived in the morning and was sparkling and perfect when I returned from lunch. Thank you very much, Ruben! I hope to come back again next year with friends!
Reviewer location
September 2015 Airbnb
We were welcomed by a lovely lady who showed us around the apartment. The neighbourhood had a great vibe, lots of boutiques, cafes and a delicious patisserie on the corner where we got breakfast each morning!
August 2015 Airbnb
We had a wonderful time in Paris, and we barely left the quarter that the apartment is situated in. So many wonderful shops and restaurants. Ruben and Florence made sure we felt welcome and they were both very attentive. We would definitely book this apartment again.
July 2015 Airbnb
We had an amazing time at Rubens place. The location was perfect and the apartment had everything we needed for our family of four. Ruben was so kind to greet us with chocolates and a delicious bottle of wine. Thank you for everything Ruben!
June 2015, Airbnb,
Ruben was a great host, giving us all the information we needed and prompt response to emails. The apartment was perfect and as described and shown in the photographs. Merci beaucoup, Ruben!
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|Date of arrival
July 12, 2015
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
Honestly, this was by the best stay I've had in Paris. Here is why: Ruben was downstairs and met me at my taxi upon arrival. He helped me with my luggage, up the stairs. Upon arrival to the apt, there is cold water, wine, chocolate and soda which was a hit with my kids. The view of the Parisian skyline from the window was absolutely perfect! There is an air conditioned unit, if you need it, which we did on a hot morning. The beds are comfortable and Ruben has everything you need if you forgotten it. Also there is no real need to leave the neighborhood as everything is at your disposal in the Marais district! There is an Italian restaurant in the building, a French restaurant across the street and next door. There is another amazing Italian restaurant located next to the Patisserie, where I had a special of pasta and clams, and the kids had lasagna and spaghetti bolognese. One of my favorite places was the Patisserie named Au Petit Versailles du Marie. It has the best croissants, the chocolate, almond and pistachio was my favorite. The desserts are to die for Tatum tarte and fruit crumble is yummy! And there is a staff member who understands bad French and speaks English. He is very kind and patient, and if you are fortunate, he will serve you up a coffee with a latte heart in the middle. This was a great start to my morning. Also Notre Dame is in walking distance to apt, since we had seen Notre Dame already on our previous stay in Paris, we visited the ancient city ruins in the Notre Dame Crypt. The metro station Saint Paul is also located within mins of the apt, with a grocery store located right next to it. There is so much to do and see right here in this neighborhood. There is lots of good shopping. Ruben was very helpful and accommodating and I'd reccomend this apt to anyone!
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|Date of arrival
May 16, 2015
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
My wife and I stayed in this wonderful, homely apartment for ten days while visiting magical Paris in May 2015. We could not have made a better choice. Ruben, the manager was extremely organized answering all of our emails promptly and making sure we were well acclimatized in Paris. From the moment we stepped inside the door we were at home. The apartment was quiet, conveniently located, central to many sites, homely, has great views, great washing machine, excellent stove top, television, comfortable beds and is exceedingly well stocked. What more could you ask for such a fair price? Staying here saved us a bundle of money which we spent rambling around the streets of Paris, cruising down the river, buying a museum pass, and booking tours outside of the city. The wonderful Arena de Maras restaurant across the street served the best beef bougilion that we have eave tasted. It was to die for. We enjoyed walking up the steps to get to the apartment especially after a night out while eating in the incredible restaurants in Paris. The floor has a slight slant to it which added to the marvelous character of the unit. My eyes did play a few tricks on me after a night out in Paris and drinking too much wine. However, the wonderful, cozy bed was never too far away! We basically used the apartment for some cooking and sleeping. Otherwise, it was just a superb stepping stone to all the wonderful sights outside the door. Anyone looking for a great location, good price, well equipped apartment will not be disappointed with this choice. Thanks again Ruben and we will be coming back in the future. Your city and homely apartment are both truly MAGICAL!
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|Reviewer location
|Date of arrival
March 30, 2015
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
Good day and first of all thank you Ruben for your great service and hospitality. Upon arrival to the apartment we were greeted by Ruben, a bottle of wine, coke and a box of chocolates. We needed them after climbing the 118 steps to our little home away from home. Ruben showed us everything about the apartment and I mentioned having a blender for my smoothies and he promptly went out and purchased one for the apartment.
The beds were fantastic and very comfortable (the pullout in the living room was super comfortable). Ruben was always there if needed and yet you totally had your own place and space. If you want a great little place with a true heritage Persian experience you will love this spot. Hot showers, clean bathroom, great beds, great views of the rooftops and large churches, and the place is quite as it does not face busy streets, quaint eating area and overall a fantastic place to stay………BUT DO BE PREPARED FOR THE 118 stairs…. They give you an excuse to eat all the pastries you want. Thanks again Ruben.
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|Reviewer location
Boston, Massachusetts
|Date of arrival
February 27, 2015
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
I spent hours online trying to find the perfect apartment for my traveling partner and myself. I did just that with this property. We were cheerfully greeted by the property owner, despite our running late with refreshments and hospitality. The apartment certainly has everything one would need to have a wonderful « home away from home » experience. Laundry facilities, A/C, modern bathroom, quaint kitchen, even quainter dining area and one of the more unique features of this apartment was a separate bedroom, which was important to us and not easily found on any of the apartment websites. The apartment itself is charming and homey, we certainly felt like Parisians during our stay. Situated in Le Marais with only a 10 minute walk to Notre Dame, the location could not be any better. Metro stations were literally a 3 minute walk either to the left or the right. Paris was at our fingertips! The apartment is surrounded by charming bakeries, bars, cafes and restaurants. A true gem!
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|Reviewer location
Chicago USA
|Date of arrival
December 6, 2014
|Review rating
I have never had a travel accommodations experience better than Ruben's apartment. He met me at the apartment on my arrival and even helped me carry my 100 pound bag up 6 flights of stairs. The apartment was amazing, he has great attention to detail. It was a big plus to have a washer dryer and small kitchen in the apartment! His restaurant recommendations could not be beat, and I felt very safe during my entire stay. I didn't know much about Paris neighborhoods before my trip, but I soon learned that the apartment is located in one of the most sought-after districts. As a woman traveling alone, I am very conscious of my security and choice of accommodations. I highly recommend any apartment managed by Reuben. I can't wait to return!!
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|Reviewer location
|Date of arrival
November 23, 2014
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
f you are looking for an amazing, adorable apartment in the heart of Paris, you have found it! My husband and I went to Paris for a wedding with another couple in November and we had a marvelous time. We were so happy to find that the location of this apartment was unbeatable! We were steps away from a bunch of incredible restaurants, bakeries, the metro, and even a grocery store. Location is everything when you are traveling and we couldn't have picked a better place.
The apartment was super cute and fully stocked with a fridge and stove (which we didn't really use because there were so many great restaurants around). My favorite thing was the washer/dryer! We used it twice and it was a life saver! The bathroom was updated and clean and it had a huge shower head that was impressive and relaxing. Both the pull out bed and the queen bed were very comfy. There was even a computer and an iphone charging dock which made it easy for us since we didn't have to pull out our convertors. Even with four people, there was plenty of space and privacy since there were beautiful stained glass doors on the main bedroom. There was a cute little bistro area too that had a great view. Really everything in apartment was awesome and comfortable.
The cute apartment and amazing location would have been enough but there was so much more. Ruben was such a thoughtful host! We truly appreciate how accommodating he was! Our flight arrived earlier than expected and Ruben was so flexible and prepared when we arrived. He greeted us with such a friendly smile and even carried some of our over-sized luggage up the stairs. He showed us to the apartment and walked us through how to use the TV, appliances, etc. He even had soda, chocolates, and a bottle of wine waiting for us in the fridge. We really felt like we were in good hands, which was so comforting since we were far from home.
All in all, this was the perfect apartment and best location we could have asked for! RUBEN, thank you so much for playing a major part in what can only be described as an incredible vacation!
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|Reviewer location
Ipswich, Qld Australia
|Date of arrival
November 6, 2014
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
Thank you! We could not of asked for anything more, your friendly front door service, explanation of the apartment and the area around us was very helpful! Even helping us with our bags! Your an excellent host and you really put every effort in the make people feel welcome and comfortable. The bottle of wine was really appreciated! Our first stay in Paris was truly a memorable one, we loved our week stay right in the heart of the Les Marais area we loved the food options close by, the shopping precinct, train so close and of course the patisserie just on the corner. The unit had everything we need, a little view and had a comfortable bed and lovely clean modern bathroom. The atmosphere and furnishings of the apartment made our family of four (2 adults, 12yr & 15yr) a fun and memorable one. One we will share with others and hope to stay again one day! We even thank you for the stairs…. It worked off the pastries! Thanks Ruben….
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|Reviewer location
Portland, OR
|Date of arrival
October 6, 2014
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
This little apartment has it all in terms of amenities and location. I stayed here with my two friends for 10 days and I got the sofa bed. Ends up it was the most comfortable pull out sofa ever and I slept better here than at home. I looked forward to returning to this comfortable nook after long days of sightseeing and walking. Thanks, Ruben!
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|Reviewer location
|Date of arrival
October 3, 2014
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
My boyfriend and I stayed at this apartment for two weeks with our friend Megan. The location is absolutely perfect and within walking distance of just about everything. As promised, Ruben's assistant met us at our arrival with the keys and helped carry the luggage up the stairs. The apartment had plenty of room for the three of us. Although a lift would have been appreciated at times, you do get used to the stairs :-). Thank you, Ruben for sharing your apartment with us!!!
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|Reviewer location
Where do you live?
|Date of arrival
September 1, 2014
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
Dear Ruben,
We truly enjoyed our month (September 2014) at 19 rue François Miron. The apartment was delightful and had everything one could need. The sixth floor looked out over the rooftops and in the evening there was always a fresh breeze. The neighborhood was remarkably quiet. And Le Petit Versailles du Marais just steps away for the best croissants, etc. and Don Giovanni restaurant at the building's entryway. With the St. Paul Métro (Line 1) just a block away, you can be anywhere in Paris in 20 minutes; bus connections are easily made from St. Paul Métro area; and, train connections are just minutes away..
And as a landlord, you couldn't have been more helpful: you fixed the computer when I messed up the settings, you had wine, soda, and Snickers in the refrigerator and the cupboard stocked with essentials. Monoprix nearby is handy for food and other essentials. You met us at the apartment and showed how the appliances worked and gave us insights to Le Marais.
Recommendations we have for every visitor: Don't miss Mamatton Monet museum. The Monet collection is phenomenal and in our opinion beats all other such collections. Or Musée de l'art et l'histoire du judaïsme, Musée de Carnavalet, Musée de Cluny (La Dame à la licorne tapestries), and Musée Nissam Comode. And for military history buffs: Musée de maréchel Leclerc et la liberation de Paris and Musée de Jean Moulin. One final recommendation: Le BHV (Le Marais) is the department store we Chicagoans miss: Marshall Field's.
Staying at an apartment made us feel as though Le Marais was our neighborhood and each evening we came "home" to our place.
When we visit Paris again, we will want to stay at Chez Ruben!
Warmest regards,
Del & Sherry
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|Date of arrival
September 30, 2014
|Review rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5
Great location for Paris. Walking distances to Metro and major tourist attractions.
Apartment clean and well stocked, even hair dryer and flat iron. Ruben was kind enough to provided bottle water, bottle of wine and chocolate.
#476798 – « Now with A/C, LOW SEASON SPECIAL 100€/NIGHT!! – Historic Parisian Lifestyle »
Reviewer Location
Kansas City, MO
Date of Arrival
July 3, 2014
Review Rating
5 out of 5
Review #9012721 Perfect Vacation Rental
My family stayed here in July for 4 nights (first 4 nights of a 17 day vacation). The apartment is in a perfect location, spotless clean and Ruben was so easy to work with. The apartment is great for 3-4 people and having a kitchen and laundry was great. We loved feeling a part of the neighborhood and will definitely rent again. Ruben met us at the apartment upon our arrival. It was a warm day in Paris and Ruben had cold still and sparkling water waiting – along with a cold bottle of rose in the fridge. Perfect welcome after a long flight. Thanks to Ruben for being easy to work with and coordinate our stay over time differnces and long distance. Extrememly professional. We also appreciated that there was coffee, tea, sugar, and a few staples already in the apartment.
#476798 – « Now with A/C, LOW SEASON SPECIAL 100€/NIGHT!! – Historic Parisian Lifestyle »
Reviewer Location
Date of Arrival
June 23, 2014
Review Rating
5 out of 5
Review #8728007 great apartment!
This is an amazing apartment. The location is so great because it is within walking distance to everything and so close to the metronome too. Such a neat neighborhood! The apt has a little moveable ac unit which kept it cool if you needed it. But thee was also a nice breeze through the window. Ruben is a great host! We highly recommend.
wonderful location
o Guest mom (calgary)
o Date of stay 11/07/13
o Review Submitted 11/14/13
Just returned from 4 nights at this apartment. I was with my 14 year old daughter and we were really pleased with our choice. The location was incredible, about a block away from the river and walking distance to many attractions. When we got lazy there was a metro station at the end of the block. A couple of doors down was a delicious bakery and we bought many meals there. We had a delicious dinner at a restaurant right across the street right beside a very nice wine store. We never had to go far to find a great meal. the apartment was updated and had more conveniences then we had hoped for. The washing machine is also a dryer so you put your laundry in and when you come home its all done, no need to flip it. It was clean and inviting. Ruben (the owner) met us there when we arrived and explained how to work everything and provided some drinks…We are already planning on going back again this year. It is on the top floor and the stairs are older (very attractive wood but not always even) so you need to be careful. It would not be a good choice for anyone who would find stairs challenging and you should probably be decently fit as it is a bit of a climb. We felt really secure as there are two locked doors that you go through to enter the building. Ruben recommended a car service which we used gong to the airport. This made everything stress free. Ruben was great and really wants his guests stay to be comfortable so he has thought of more details then other places I have stayed. He refunded our damage deposit right away (even though we broke something) thanks Ruben it was a great holiday!
Excellent Apartment
o Guest Daniele V.
o Date of stay 09/26/13
o Review Submitted 10/24/13
My husband and I stayed in Ruben's beautiful apartment during our vacation at the end of September,2013. Ruben met us at the apartment when we arrived in Paris to give us the keys and all the information we needed about the apartment. He had a bottle of wine and some very good croissants for us. Ruben's apartment had everything we could possibly need with an updated bathroom and kitchen. He has some books on Paris and maps for touring. The apartment is located in a great neighborhood and it is just a short walk to a lot of the major attractions in Paris. There are some wonderful restaurants on the same street and an amazing bakery on the corner. The bed was comfortable at the end of a long day. Yes there are quite a few stairs to take up to the apartment but with the all of the food and pastries we ate during the day it was probably a good thing to have a little bit of extra exercise at the end of the day. We can't wait to return to Paris and rent this apartment again or one of Ruben's other properties. Thank You Ruben!
Recommended for: Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Great stay in this charming apartment
o Guest Jemmy (Waterloo, Canada)
o Date of stay 08/23/13
o Review Submitted 09/02/13
My family of four are more than happy for the great stay in Ruben's apartment for our Paris trip. The apartment is super neat and has everything we could think about including a laundry machine. We received warm greeting by Ruben's colleague Mats who not only provided detail description about the apartment and the surrounding areas but also bought ice-creams for my kids, my son reminds me not forget to thank Mats for the ice-cream! The great location makes us easy to visit many sites by walking, we enjoyed very much walking along the Seine river from the Musee of Louvre, and walk to Notre Dame after dinner. There are several restaurants on the street and many stores including supermarkets in 2-5 minutes walking distance. I am happy to deal with the owner/manager Ruben who answered all my questions/concerns in the emails. We will give him high credit for providing such a cozy place which is beyond our expectation, we feel safe, relax and be taken care of nicely. We will definitely go back in our next Paris trip and recommend it to my friends.
Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Property Unit : #476798 – « Historic Parisian Lifestyle »
· Guest Mark J.
· Date of stay 08/11/13
· Review Submitted 08/16/13
The apartment was ideally located, very comfortable, spotlessly clean and had everything we could possibly need. Ruben greeted us on arrival and was so friendly and helpful,he immediately made us feel at home and even gave my daughter a tub of ice-cream! It was really quiet, the advantage of being 6 floors up I guess, the sofa-bed was excellent and so easy to pull-out and fold away, the fridge was well stocked with water and there was coffee and sugar too; these little things make such a difference, particularly when you first arrive. The Marais area is delightful, we had some excellent food at restaurants just over the road from the apartment and it's so close to the river so you can just walk to most of the major sites. All in all I don't think we could've wished for a nicer place to stay for a few days and I can certainly recommend it.
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Reviewer Location
Atlanta, GA, USA
Date of Arrival
July 19, 2013
Review Rating
5 out of 5
This was a last-minute trip to Europe for me and I was so happy when I finally found this apartment! Ruben, the owner/manager, was absolutely great to deal with and was able to accommodate me for a short stay. What a wonderful gem of an apartment! He has thought of absolutely everything for this sweet small space! I am a single woman traveling alone and I was happy in that the apartment and neighborhood felt very safe. It was also comforting to know Ruben was on call for any questions or emergencies, even though I never needed to call. It was warm in Paris but I was surprised at how cool the apartment stayed, and I really didn't need more than the fan provided in the apartment. The street the apartment is located on is just lovely, with shops and restaurants everywhere and a very friendly feel. The bakery on the corner is just to die for! The shop itself is beautiful, and the pastries taste as good as they look! Paris was beautiful in the sunshine and I was able to take a few evening strolls along the Seine – magic! I hope I will be able to return to this apartment for a longer visit to Paris in the future!
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Reviewer Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Date of Arrival
July 11, 2013
Review Rating
5 out of 5
We (2 adults and kids at 9 and 13) just came back from a wonderful stay in Marais quarter in Paris. It is a small, very well designed and furnished apartment. It was just renovated – all freshly painted and equipped, very clean, with everything you need – and exactly as described in the listing. Has nice, comfortable queen bed in a separate room and a comfortable sofa bed in the living room, lots of air and light (It is a high floor). It is very quite facing the back of the buidling, and the street is quite as well with little traffic. The neighborhood is charming, probably one of the best in Paris with everything you need footsteps away (restaurants, bakeries, metro station, supermarket, produce stores, and more and more…) – very close to the city hall, to Ile st. Louis, Notre Dame Cathedral. The Boulangerie at the corner of the street just won the 4th best baguette in Paris, and it's to die for (all pastries are great). The apartment is perfect for couples, group of friends (up to 4 people) or families with one or two kids. I highly recommend it! Ruben (the owner) is super nice – I very much enjoyed dealing with him.
· Guest Udi G., Sunnyvale, California, USA
· Date of stay 07/11/13
· Review Submitted 07/18/13
Dear Ruben, The apartment was such a charming addition to our Paris visit. We, my wife and two kids, loved coming back after a long day in the city and recharge for the next day. You've done a splendid job in turning it into a welcoming home away from home. Working with you has been a great pleasure and I would love to recommend your services to anyone visiting Paris. On top of that, this apartment is located in such a great spot – nice street and one of the most charming neighborhoods in Paris. Thank you and Shalom! Udi (entered from apartment guestbook)
· Guest Melissa C., California, USA
· Date of stay 07/01/13
· Review Submitted 07/18/13
Dear Ruben, We had a great family time and trip. We loved coming home to the flat. You have made it a comfortable, charming, stylish place to relax, enjoy food and talk about our day. Your attention to detail and your professional but warm manner made our correspondence and rental process easy and stress-free. I will recommend you to my friends and family, and I will most definitely be back. Thank you! Melissa (entered from apartment guestbook)
· Guest Mary K. from Toronto, Canada
· Date of stay 06/24/13
· Review Submitted 07/18/13
Dear Ruben, We have very much enjoyed your apartment in the heart of the Marais. Thought I've been to Paris many times, I never explored or stayed in this area and it has proved to be a wonderful base for day trips, for hanging out, for shopping, for eating – it just feels Parisian! And funnily enough, we enjoyed our climb to the top floor at the end of each day! We would happily recommend your Marais apartment and your services. Thanks, Ruben! Mary (entered from apartment guestbook)


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To: David Lifferth, Jack Draxler, Curt Webb, Jacob Anderegg, Ronda Menlove, Ryan Wilcox, Gage Froerer, Jeremy Peterson, Dixon Pitcher, Brad Dee, Richard Greenwood, Paul Ray, Curtis Oda, Brad Wilson, Steve Handy, Stewart Barlow, Roger Barrus, Jim Nielson, Becky Edwards, Doug Sagers, Susan Duckworth, Jennifer M. Seelig, Rebecca Houck, Joel Briscoe, Angela Romero, Mike Kennedy, Brian King, Lee Perry, Janice Fisher, Larry Wiley, LaVar Christensen, Craig Hall, Johnny Anderson, Mark A. Wheatley, Patrice Arent, Carol Moss,
Subject: HB 97
Date: Tue Mar 18 18:17:40 MDT 2014
Dear Members of the Utah House of Representatives Please help us support the passage of HB 97, which would prohibit the passage of breed specific ordinances and render existing breed specific ordinances void. This bill is needed at a state level to protect the individual property rights of responsible, accountable citizens and their very personal property, their well mannered family pet, to move freely between communities within the state. A responsible owner that properly cares for, manages and contains their family pet should not be concerned that someone may come to their door and inform them that due to some subjective opinion that their dog, which was not an issue in the community is now determined to have physical characteristics of a type of banned dog and they now must choose between a beloved part of their family and their home. No responsible dog owner should ever be forced to make this decision. This bill will protect property owner rights while allowing cities and counties to make breed neutral decisions about a dogs behavior and more importantly the dog owners' behavior. Dog owners have much more impact on a dog's behavior than its breed type. Restricting breeds of dog does not address the real issue of irresponsible owners. Only when such owners are held responsible for the actions of their dogs, will adverse dog incidents be reversed. Breed specific legislation fails to address irresponsible dog owners. Owners should be held accountable in the judicial system for the action of their dogs, not the other way around. After all, laws are created for people, not animals. Breed bans carry with them too much potential for for arbitrary or improper enforcement: inaccurate breed identification by officials and difficulty enforcing breed bans against mixed breeds. Thank you very much for reading this letter and as a owner of a German shepherd, a American pit bull and a Great Dane we appreciate your consideration and support for the protection of a member of our family. Please support HB 97 Thanks Josh Ketchum & Nicole Faraco family 242 Briarwood Dr. Centerville UT, 84014 Sent from my iPad


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Unit 2 consists of three main areas in which candidates will study either Sections A and B or Sections A and C. Section A looks at criminal liability, whilst B looks at tort and C contract.
Section A Criminal Liabilty - The underlying principles of criminal liability and the criminal courts - procedure and sentencing.
Section B Tort - Liability in negligence and the courts - procedure and damages for negligence cases.
Section C The Law of Contract - Formation of contract and breach of contract and the courts - procedure and damages.


text: After being a teacher for 8 years, i've finally plucked up the courage to have kids of my own. I know nothing about babies, i've picked 2 up and they both cried straight away! Follow my journey where I will hopefully learn a lot with a bit (or a lot) of help from the people around me.


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Holiday in the Sun
Released: November 20, 2001
Written By: Brent Goldberg and David Wagner
Directed By: Steve Purcell (IV)
Genre: Family
Length: 88 minutes
Mary-Kate Olsen . . . Madison Stewart
Ashley Olsen . . . Alex Stewart
Austin Nichols . . . Griffen Grayson
Ben Easter . . . Jordan Landers
Billy Aaron Brown . . . Scott
Ashley Hughes . . . Keegan Grayson
Markus Flanigan . . . Harrison Stewart
Jamie Rose . . . Judy Stewart
Jeff Altman . . . Chad Grayson
Wendy Schaal . . . Jill Grayson
Megan Fox . . . Brianna Wallace
   When twin sisters Alex and Madison Stewart are whisked away to the Bahamas for winter break, it seems like they should be thrilled. Unfortunately, they had already been looking forward to a trip to Hawaii with their friends, and they're a little bummed about having to cancel. But, it's a little hard to be upset in the Bahamas, and twenty minutes into the movie, they're having a blast and have pushed Hawaii to the back of their minds. Madison and Alex decide to have the time of their lives, and they do. These girls waste no time making friends, and soon they're living it up. They meet guys, party, swim with dolphins, you name it. But when one of their new friends lands in jail for smuggling antiquities, it's up to Alex and Madison to find out what's really going on and bail Jordan out.
01. Island in the Sun - Empty Trash f/Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
02. Us Against the World - Play
03. Lord Apollo - Mirainga
04. Run Away - Toyshop
05. Can't Get You Out of My Head - Empty Trash
06. Everybody Crazy - Toyshop
07. Shades of Love - Empty Trash
08. A Timeless Tale - Eva Trout
09. Alright Already - Mirainga
10. Simply Most Loved - The American Girls
11. Otherwise - Noogie
12. Hawaiian Dreams - The Flys
Alex (Played by Ashley)
   Alex Stewart is greatly impacted by first impressions--get on her bad side and it'll take a lot of work to redeem yourself. She has trouble accepting Griffen as more than the geeky kid she grew up with. It takes her a while to accept the fact that people are capable of change. She can be a little wild, and she's willing to break rules--or lie to get around them. She loves to prove sayings wrong. Alex has an unshakable faith in her friends, and she's always ready to help a friend who's in trouble.
Madison (Played by Mary-Kate)
   Madison is much more flexible than Alex. She is quicker to recognize that people can change, and she is portrayed as the more intellectual twin. We get the sense tha Madison is the more mature twin when they are having discussions. Alex always wants to have her way and be right, and it's usually Madison who backs off and lets her win. Madison loves to read and will only like a guy if he's actually got a brain. She wants to live in the moment, but sometimes finds it difficult. Madison is less na�ve than Alex and sometimes has to give her sister a reality check, like when they are in jail for smuggling antiquities.
01. Make the best of any situation that comes your way, and you're most likely going to have a good time. (Learned by Alex and Madison.)
02. Have faith in your friends, and help them out whenever they need it. (Learned by Alex and Madison.)
03. Make sure you know who your friends are and that they really care about you. (Learned by Jordan.)
04. Be yourself and be honest with your feelings. (Learned by Griffen.)
01. Over the course of 6 days in the movie: Madison wears 18 different outfits and 6 swimsuits; Alex wears 17 outfits and 8 swimsuits; and Alex and Madison each change their hairstyles 23 times, averaging almost 4 hairstyles each day.
02. Ben Easter, who played Jordan Landers, went on to play Lennon in So Little Time, another love interest of Ashley's.
03. Billy Aaron Brown, who played Scott, also played Danny in Getting There.
04. The movie was originally going to be called The Last Family Vacation.
01. In their science class, the teacher says that H2O is hydrogen dioxide. H2O is really dihydrogen oxide, which is water.
02. When Alex and Madison are saying hi to the Graysons in the hotel lobby, Griffen and Keegan switch places between shots.
03. When Griffen and Scott are running on the beach, they are shown passing several blue and white striped beach chairs. The camera cuts to a straight-on front angle, and not two seconds later, the chairs are nowhere to be seen.
04. Keegan goes to the refreshment hut on the beach and orders a "beer, heavy on the root." She is handed a can of A&W, but it isn't root beer. A&W root beer cans are dark brown. Keegan's can is light brown, which means it is cream soda.
05. The days get mixed up. Madison and Scott are sitting on the beach and Madison tells him that she had a great time horseback riding with him "today," but they went riding the afternoon of the previous day.
06. When Alex and Jordan are getting ready to go feed the fish, they are shown from the back in their wetsuits, and Alex's hair is pulled into a very low ponytail at the start of her neck. In the next shot, her ponytail is in the middle of the back of her head, significantly higher than it had been before.


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Recently, OnePlus launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 in India in three colors — Mirror Black, Midnight Black, and Silk White Limited Edition. However, only Mirror Black and Midnight Black editions were available for purchase.
Now, the company has announced that the OnePlus 6 Silk White Limited Edition will go on sale in India from 5th June through Amazon and OnePlus.in for Rs. 39,999.
The company will be offering Rs. 2,000 cash back to those who are using Citibank Debit and Credit Card during the first week. It will also No Cost EMI for up to 3 months on all popular banks along with 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance.
In addition to that, it'll also offer discounts up to Rs. 500 on Amazon Kindle e-books, Rs. 2,000 cash back and device Insurance for Idea users, and benefits up to Rs. 25,000 on flights and hotel bookings from ClearTrip.
The smartphone comes with a 6.28-inch notched AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio, and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor.
The OnePlus 6 Silk White Limited Edition model comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It drives power from a 3,300mAh battery, which comes with support for company's fast charging technology — Dash Charge.
In the camera department, there's a dual camera setup on the back, sporting a 16MP primary Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22um pixels, and OIS, and a 20MP Sony IMX376K secondary camera sensor. On the front side, there's a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The device is running the company's own OxygenOS, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. However, OnePlus 6 is already a part of Android P Beta program, allowing users to try out the upcoming Android P Beta.


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Fair Trade Halloween Meeting
Dear Friends,
Join the Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition as we plan our big Fair Trade Chocolate giveaway with Divine Chocolate, coming next Thursday, October 29th to a BART station near you.
Volunteers will be partnering with Divine Chocolate to hand out 2000 Divine Milk Chocolate Halloween foil wrapped chocolate balls, 400 Divine Chocolate Dark Mini Bars and 900 Divine Milk Chocolate Crunchy bars to afternoon BART riders at 24th St., Rockridge and Asbhy stations.
The event is part of Divine's national Share the Love campaign in celebration of Fair Trade Month. Come find out how you can get involved and help Share the Love with family, friends and neighbors this Halloween.
Host: Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Network: Global
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St. Suite 200
Please RSVP:
For more information or to volunteer please contact Jamie Guzzi, firstname.lastname@example.com, 510-663-5260 x. 309.


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10 Steps for peak Health and Fitness
Being healthy and fit is one of the joys in life. My goal is stay fit throughout and be healthy. I have done five half marathons, two 10k races and one 25k. That does keep me going. I have put together some very simple steps that I try to follow to maintain good physical fitness.
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Never skip breakfast.
- Drink lot water throughout the day to stay hydrated
- Sleep 7-8 hours a day. Sometimes burning midnight oil is necessary but it should be an exception rather than a rule. We need to work our schedules to ensure sleep is taken care.
- Exercise 3-5 times a week at least 30min each time. This is known for ages but worth repeating.
- Set some fitness goals like running a 5k or walking a certain distance.
- Keep track of all your accomplishments even if you have not reached your goal yet. In fact at the start of a fitness program it is very important to reward and recognize yourself consistently so that you can sustain for the long run. For example if you did follow through on your commitment to exercise keep yourself motivated by doing something nice for yourself.
- Maintain a positive mindset and have the belief that you will eventually reach your fitness goals.
- Take care of your diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
- Setting reasonable weight loss goals is the key. Set intermediate goals like losing 5 pounds in 2 months rather than 20 pounds. Start small and eventually momentum will kick in which will help reach your goals.
- The big payoff for being fit is the enormous energy and enthusiasm it provides to your days. I have found that when I exercise early morning the whole day seems to go better. As it is said don't add days to your life instead add life to your days.
I have lost 20 pounds 2 times and I can say with conviction that fitness has to be a lifelong quest and there is no short cut or quick fix. We have to be in it for our lives and it has to be a daily consideration. Crash diets are not long lasting.
It is not easy to maintain fitness but it is worth it since the payoff from a good fitness program is tremendous and the positives far outweigh the effort required.


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Hello world!
How are you? It's been quite a wonderful day till now; the sun is shining, the kids have waddled off to their schools, the air is clean and my belly is thankfully stuffed with mommy made parathay. Wallahhi! This taste *rolls eyes* is out of the world. Especially if you are a hostalite and have realized the EHMIYAT of mommy made food!
Anyways back to the point, considering the food problems that students who live at hostels suffer from makes me realize that there are a million other places where food making, eating and serving are a real problem. One such occasion happens to be when we are out camping. Making food and apparently serving it to a great number of people can actually leave the maker and the server of the food in a suffocating tight little spot. So here are a few hacks that you could always keep rolled up your sleeve to prepare the best meal while camping
Listen to me love, whilst camping the easiest method to stuff your face with some food is by carrying canned food with you. Canned soups, rice dishes and even halwas are available in wide range these days. So go ahead ease up your life and go buy yourself some canned food. But there is a drawback to this method as this might prove expensive when you are out camping with a bunch of people.
Try carrying a portable ice stuffed cooler with you and stuff all your pre frozen food in it. This could sort out your food problems while you are out on a short camping trip. You could always carry frozen marinated meat of any kind. Pop it out on a skillet grill it or fry it and you could enjoy your meal with your friends and family. If you are not a big meat fan you can always carry porridge, which happens to be both nutritious and scrumptious
When out in wilderness food choices are limited mainly due to limited supplies. Under such situations it is always nice to have a few easy peasy recipes by your side so that you are able to whip up something real quick. Here are few recipes that might help.
Campfire Breakfast Potatoes
Oh why! You are welcome! *Wink! Wink!*
Campfire scrambled eggs
Carry some snacks
Carrying some snacks with you while camping is an easy way to settle those hunger pangs. It's always beneficial to carry snacks that are healthy, have high nutritional value and are easy to carry. Examples of such snacks include granola bars, nuts and energy biscuits
One word for you! MARSHMELLOWS! Just roast them up while sitting next to a campfire and indulge in that gooey goodness
I hope these ideas help
Happy munching!
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To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 18 August 1804
Aug. 18. 84. i.e. 1804
Dear Sir
I recd. yesterday your two favors of the 15 & 16th. Among those now inclosed is a renewal of Pichon's complaints which strengthens your observations in the close of yours of the last date. He is well founded in the view he takes of the abuse made by the British ships of their connection with the Harbour of N.Y. He exacts too much however in requiring our effective "surveillance" over the jurisdictional limit of the U.S. which in the extent from St. Croix to St. Mary wd. be impossible, & if possible call for a force & expence inconsistent with our whole system of policy. Such a surveillance even over the limit connected with all our numerous harbors would exceed our reasonable obligation, and render an exclusion of Belligerent ships altogether the more eligible horn of the dilemma. Nor would even this course avoid all difficulty; for questions might still arise whether certain acts were committed within or within the distance of a league from the shore, and without a force every where, the prohibition of our ports &c. might be insulted as is now that of the general law of Nations. These observations are not meant to invalidate the policy of that degree of force which is contemplated for the defence of our ports & coasts. Such a provision as a reasonable effort to maintain our neutral character will be a satisfactory answer to such of the Belligerent nations as are not unreasonable in their complaints & expectations.
Barney's letter with its enclosure from Paris form another comment on the squabble between Mr. L. & the Comissioners. If Barney's claim has been rejected on the ground stated, it seems to be erroneous unless the claim arose from Transactions in which he was quoad such, a foreigner, tho' in general a Citizen of the U.S. The Convention however having provided for its own exposition & execution, the Executive can only act on it diplomatically, or thro the means of more information. This course has been taken in the case of both Barney & Swan. Documents shewing that Barney had been paid, were obtained thro' Genl. Smith before I left Washington, and forwarded to Paris, with an intimation that it was an act of justice to fair claimants not to let in unfair ones for a share in the 20 Miln. which were likely to be insufficient for the former.
Truly & respectfully yours
James Madison
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.


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Who would have thought that Ubisoft would have the best press conference of E3 so far this year? No one expects the French Inquisition, heh? HEH!? Nevermind…
Things kicked off with the gloves already off with the official reveal of the worst kept secret of this year; Mario and Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. And even though I was already on board with the game when it was first leaked, I was not expecting it to look this good. Who knows, maybe this will get me to start playing X-Com.
We got more of Assassin's Creed Origins, Steep is getting an Olympics Expansion and Far Cry 5 got some gameplay. I really like the setting of Far Cry 5, I might actually get this one.
Ubisoft also revealed a game pretty much based on the naval battles in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag; Skull and Bone. Each player has a ship and competes for loot, destroying enemy ships and raiding them in the process. Pirates seems to be the new trend at the moment, but I won't say it's overused just yet. It might be a nice distraction from all the zombie games.
Just Dance 2018 got a few minutes on stage of course. And it's STILL coming out on Wii. Shit's crazy. I did like the dancing panda and the dancing Mortal Kombat Ninja Trio. South Park got a new trailer. I'm already sold on the game, I just want it to be out already! It's also getting a new mobile game, a card game reusing assets from The Stick of Truth and The Fractured But Whole.
Dreams keep becoming reality. Even if it's not exactly what we wanted.
Then the biggest bomb of the event so far dropped. Beyond Good and Evil 2 exists and is happening. It was really nice to see Michel Ancel on stage, on the verge of tears, finally able to talk about this game. Even if the game is not gonna be what most people wanted. Instead of finally getting a follow up to the 15 years old cliffhanger of the first game, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is a open-world prequel/reboot with big focus on social/multiplayer interactions. It's also possible this game may be Early Access/Crowdfunded. Make of that as you will. I'm a little disappointed, but the characters and art direction looks on point, so I'll keep and eye on it.
Another game that was announced was Starlink: Battle for Atlas. A space 3D shoot'em up type game, I think, where your spaceship can be bought and customized by using toys, Skylanders style (though it has been said buying the toys is optional.) Another Ubisoft games coming to Switch, as well. That's always nice.
The best moment of the conference and possibly E3 so far however, was when Miyamoto, on stage to talk about Mario and Rabbids, mentioned the creative director of the game, the camera cutting to him sitting in the audience near the front row. The creative director, named Davide Soliani, waived at Miyamoto, holding back the tears before standing up, bowing in respect and sat back down, on the verge of crying. Moments like these are few in the gaming industry, let alone E3 and if of them are precious. Being mentioned by the man that inspired you to make video games must be an honor and cannot possibly imagine. A genuine, touching moment.
Don't cry, Ubisoft Man.
Now only 2 presentations remain; Sony and Nintendo.


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A new study has found that starting work before 10am is the equivalent of modern day torture.
Dr. Paul Kelley, a top researcher at Oxford University, has announced his discoveries which show that the act of having to wake up and start a working day before 10am, as a large proportion of working people do, is actually torturing us.
According to researchers, the main cause of this is due to our body naturally running on biological timers, known as our Circadian Rhythm, or in other words, our body clock.
Our body clocks are genetically pre-programmed to a cycle which helps to regulate our brain activity, together with our energy levels, hormone production and perception of time.
However, during the late 18th century, the 8 hour working day as we know it now was designed around the need for a maximization of 24/7 factory productivity, which at the time did not consider the natural human body clock.
In contrast to this, our bodies have evolved around the daily cycle of sunlight, as opposed to modern day strategies of maximizing business productivity.
Therefore, researchers claim that starting a working day before 10am every day is scientifically torturing ourselves, as it unnaturally interferes with our Circadian Rhythm, which in turn throws many different aspects of our mind and body out of balance.
Researcher Dr. Paul Kelley, said at the British Science Festival, "we've got a sleep-deprived society, and this is an international issue. Every body is suffering and they don't have to."
One idea that Dr. Paul Kelley had was to change the start times of schools in Britain from 8.30am to 10am and monitor any changes to students' behavior.
This theory was tested at a school, and after a set amount of time which included an exam period, positive results were found in a range of different aspects of school life. Attendance levels had improved, as well as the general productivity of the school, along with student's grades also drastically increasing during this trial period.
Researchers claim that it would be worth testing these same principles in different areas of society, including workplaces, in order to see huge improvements. They believe that people would see a colossal change, from overtired and overworked employees who see coffee as their only savior, to naturally productive and more focused individuals if they were to start work later in the day, meaning that they would be asleep when they are biologically supposed to.
Dr. Paul Kelley claims that employers who are forcing their workers to begin before 10am each morning are contributing to both emotional and physical stresses, which have long term health risks.
If these working patterns were reduced, these health factors could change dramatically and the world of working could be a lot more productive, as well as being a generally happier place.


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- $158,900 price
- 277760 mls id
- Lot Size: 59.5 acres
- Status: Active
This is one of many strategically managed timber tracts offered by TSLH . The property is part of Real Estate Investment Trust . That trust is expected to generate a specified return for the investors and in this case that return comes from the timber that this tract will produce. That trust is why this stand of trees is by far not your average hardwood tree farm. The soil index is monitored and managed to maximize the growth potential of the trees. This tract consist of hardwood with a few native pines making it capable of producing income as well as an abundant acorn mast for attracting and holding wildlife. In addition to the timber associated with this tract is also has potential for multiple recreational uses that could include a camp with multiple trails. DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Hwy 17 and Brozville Rd. Travel South on Brozville Rd. for 1.3 miles and then turn right on Hebron Rd. Travel Hebron Rd. for approx. 7 miles and the prop-erty will be on both sides of Hebron Rd.
- Site Link
- Property SubType Other
Courtesy of: TOM SMITH LAND & HOMES
Office Phone: 6018982772
Listing Agent: Samuel Sample
Updated: 17th February, 2019 6:29 PM.
HEBRON RD Lexington, MS


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You know, its because of evolution that we have Earth Day. I'm against Earth Day. If you look at the purpose and reason behind Earth Day, it's satanic. People want you to think that we're in some way obligated to cleaning up the earth.
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