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Creation Museum and Family Discovery Center
The Creation Museum and Family Discovery Center (known simply as the Creation Museum) is an educational facility that is owned and operated by the Answers in Genesis ministry (AiG). It is located in Petersburg, Kentucky, USA, near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
- 1 Overview and attendance
- 2 Museum features
- 3 Accommodations
- 4 Protests
- 5 Outreach
- 6 Museum mission statement
- 7 Internal review
- 8 Photo Gallery
- 9 More Information
- 10 News
- 11 References
- 12 External links
- 13 See Also
Overview and attendance
The creation museum, which opened to the public May 28, 2007, occupies a 70,000 square foot facility and cost over 27 million dollars to complete, all of which was donated. The curators had expected to see 250,000 visitors in the first year of operation. In fact, as of the end of February 2008 (eight months in operation), it had seen 300,000 visitors and was beginning to see the first heavy crowds of spring vacationers.[1] These visitors have included Christian schoolchildren (including members of nearby Mennonite communities), skeptical antagonists, curious individuals, and sympathetic creationists.[2] Altogether, 404,000 people visited the museum in its first year.[3][4]
Due to the opening of the Ark Encounter in July 2016, attendance at the Creation Museum in its first year nearly tripled the yearly average attendance,[5] with the Ark Encounter itself hosting 1 million people.[6][7]
Museum features
The walk-through
The key feature of the museum is its "walk through history" display. It begins with a description of the techniques of paleontology, and a contrast of the two differing worldviews that inform the evaluation of paleontological evidence. This is one of the most important displays that the museum has, for it delivers a key corrective to the worldview that evolutionary natural history museums commonly represent and expound. That corrective is AiG's constant message: that we all see the same evidence, but we interpret it differently, entirely on account of different worldviews.
Further elements of the walk-through display include:
- The authority of Scripture, from the writing of it to Martin Luther nailing his precepts to the cathedral door.
- The falling-away: from Tennessee vs. John Scopes (with details about John Scopes and Clarence Darrow) to Charles Templeton's loss of faith.
- Graffiti Alley: a sobering demonstration of the consequences of the abandonment of Scriptural authority, both at home and in the church.
- An explicit affirmation of the Creation story.
- Depictions of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, the Fall of Man, and the dire consequences of that fall--including Cain's murder of Abel.
- The story of Noah and the global flood, including a simulation of the building of Noah's ark. The life-sized display of one percent of the ark's hull, covered with scaffolding, with hired workers applying the pitch, gives visitors an appreciation of the sheer size of the ark. From that display the visitor proceeds to a room having a demonstration of the magnitude and rapidity of the flood, and the likely appearance of the ark.
- Dinosaur Den, featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. In fact, the museum features more than fifty models of exotic animals, and does not hesitate to depict dinosaurs and people living side-by-side.
The walk-through ends with a presentation of a video feature, The Last Adam, that explicitly affirms the gospel of Jesus Christ and the overriding importance of His Mission to earth.
After completing the "walk through history," the visitor emerges inside the museum's bookstore, which also has a lobby entrance. The Dragon Hall Bookstore could easily be a stand-alone specialty bookstore devoted to the Bible and creation, were it not located in the museum. The bookstore does sell a line of museum-themed merchandise, but that is only a small part of its business. The bulk of its wares consists of books, magazines, and DVD videos having an explicit creationist theme. Some of the titles, like James Ussher's The Annals of the World and Floyd Nolen Jones' The Chronology of the Old Testament, are highly valuable research aids.
Special Effects Theater
The Special Effects Theater takes MCA Corporation's "Sensurround" technique a step further, by simulating mist and breezes in addition to vibration, as it offers a feature presentation that includes a depiction of a raging storm at sea. This feature, titled Men in White, is a contemporary-themed docu-drama meant to illustrate the shaky foundations of the uniformitarianism/abiogenesis/common-descent paradigm that most young people learn in school, and the harmful effects of that paradigm in making one feel that no-Body cares whether one lives or dies. (The Men in White title is also available for separate resale in the bookstore.)[8]
In addition to the regular feature that plays in this theater every hour, the theater is open for special lectures at 1:00 p.m. each day. Admission is free-of-charge, but a visitor must arrange for this early in the day upon arrival. Seating is limited and often "fully booked" as early as an hour after opening. Reservations are not honored. (The staff state that honoring reservations would make the lectures virtually off-limits to walk-in attendees; such is their high popularity.)[1]
Stargazer's Planetarium
This is a planetarium with a modern 360-degree projector. By contrast, as a visitor stands in line to enter the planetarium, he or she can view the original Spitz A3P Star and Planet projector used and operated by NASA to train the astronauts of Project Mercury in celestial navigation.Inside the planetarium, a visitor can recline to a near-horizontal position and view a presentation (Created Cosmos) that offers a much-needed perspective on the relative size of the universe and many of its objects (including blue super-giant stars) in comparison to earth. The message of this feature evokes King David's awestruck exclamation:
What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? Psalms 8:4
Botanical gardens
Currently an extensive botanical garden is under construction on the museum grounds. This garden currently includes a pond, several walking paths, a suspension bridge, and several sculpted hedges in the shape of dinosaurs.
The museum complex is also the headquarters for AiG and houses the ministry offices, recording studio and resource distribution center. The museum also has classrooms for use by school groups, pastors and others. On any given day, AiG might be hosting a number of guest speakers delivering lectures to museum staff, guests, or both.
The museum has two eating places: Noah's Cafe and Grill, which offers full meals, and the Plaza Cafe on the lower level, which offers snack foods and drinks, including drinks made from fresh-frozen fruit. The sheer size of the crowds that the museum has so far seen has prompted AiG to build another, larger eating facility.
As mentioned above, the museum is surprisingly well attended and in fact is surpassing multiple records for attendance at museums of natural history in the United States and elsewhere. To accommodate these crowds, the museum is also building an additional exhibit hall that will devote itself entirely to the story of Noah and the Global Flood.
Prior to its opening and continuing today, the museum has provoked a firestorm of protest from evolutionary organizations (such as the NCSE) and secular media. Protesters were present on opening day and online petitions have circulated.[9] In response, the museum has its own special security force, with both regular and occasional K-9 patrols.[10]
The Museum welcomes faith-based groups and even agnostic and atheistic groups who wish to arrange tours. In August of 2009, the Secular Students' Alliance sent a contingent to the Museum for one such tour. By the account of the museum's curator, Mark Looy, the visit went well, apart from a few minor incidents of mockery and attempted disruption of a lecture. Mr. Looy has reaffirmed the Museum's willingness to receive all visitors and groups, regardless of their faith or lack of faith, so that persons who would likely never attend a church would receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a perspective on origins not available in most other museums of natural history.[11]
Museum mission statement
Exalt Jesus Christ as Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer through a safe, wholesome, family-friendly center for learning and discovery that clearly presents major biblical themes from Genesis to Revelation.
This center will equip Christians to better evangelize the lost with a sense of urgency, through a combination of exhibits, research and educational presentations that uphold the inerrancy of the Bible.
This center will also challenge visitors to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and to accept the authority of the Bible by providing culturally relevant biblical and scientific answers from a biblical worldview.
Name::Creation Museum and Family Discovery Center
Phone: Phone::(888) 582-4253
Est. Established::May 28, 2007
Internal review
For a detailed internal review by a museum visitor, see Opinion:A Godly Museum of Natural History.
Photo Gallery
More Information
- Creation Museum aims to 'fire people up' Associated Press - MSNBC May 23, 2005
- Dinosaurs, humans coexist in US creation museum Reuters - January 15, 2007
- Creation Museum still a hit The Community Press (Cincinnati, OH) May 19, 2008
- Ireland M, "Creation Museum Hosts Atheists for Tour, Exchange of Ideas, ASSIST News Service, August 13, 2009.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Personal interview by User:Temlakos of various members of the museum staff, March 28, 2008.
- ↑ Ham, Ken, Archive of Museum Updates, Around the World with Ken Ham. Retrieved October 28, 2007.
- ↑ Ross, Larry (September 15, 2016). Answers in Genesis reports strong attendance in first two months of operation for Williamstown's Ark Encounter. Northern Kentucky Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ↑ Record Crowds as Creation Museum Celebrates 10th Anniversary. Answers in Genesis. May 26, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ↑ Wartman, Scott (July 7, 2017). Creationist parks still a potent draw for visitors and controversy. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ↑ Ark Encounter Makes Enormous Impact in First Year. Answers in Genesis. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ↑ Smith, Lawrence (July 6, 2017). 1 year after opening, Ark Encounter's attendance and impact is growing. WDRB. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- ↑ The artistic and educational merit of the title is debatable, but most visitors can find something admirable in its main idea.
- ↑ Phelps, Daniel. "The Anti-Museum: An overview and review of the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum," National Center for Science Education. Retrieved October 28, 2007. Note the subhead on the NCSE's site: "Defending the Teaching of Evolution in the Public Schools."
- ↑ Eyewitness account
- ↑ Ireland M, "Creation Museum Hosts Atheists for Tour, Exchange of Ideas," ASSIST News Service, August 13, 2009. <http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2009/s09080097.htm>
External links
See Also
- The Anti-Museum: An overview and review of the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum (NCSE)
- Opinion:A Godly Museum of Natural History


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Canadian credit card companies are "scaring customers to pay up" in an aggressive new tactic to collect outstanding debts from customers, says B.C. man Sukhpaul Badyal.
The Burnaby electrician says his credit rating was destroyed when ATB Financial claimed he owed $6,900 on his Husky MasterCard, and took him to B.C. Supreme Court to collect.
"It was a scare tactic," says Badyal, who received a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court from the financial institution that issued the card.
But Badyal had proof he was the victim of fraud and the balance owing was the result of 91 suspicious overseas transactions with an online gaming company.
"They figure the little man will get scared to go to Supreme Court, and I didn't even flinch. I said, 'You wanna go to court, let's go to court,'" says Badyal.
Credit revoked, contracts lost
Badyal says his credit rating also cost him several contracts because other lenders revoked his credit.
He says many of the fraudulent transactions occurred while he was at work on a construction site and did not come from his IP address, but ATB Financial did not believe him, causing three years of stress and aggravation.
Badyal fought the lawsuit with the help of Access Pro Bono, a non-profit agency that provides free legal services in Vancouver.
In court documents, he claimed the bank's lawsuit against him was an "abuse of process," because small claims court usually has jurisdiction over matters under $25,000.
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A B.C. Supreme Court judge threw out the case and ordered the credit card company to pay Badyal $598.04.
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Bank now reviewing case
Husky Energy says its credit card is managed by the Alberta Treasury Branches, which is a financial institution and Crown corporation owned by the Alberta government
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The bank has since removed the negative rating on Badyal's credit report.
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"More often than not people don't respond to the claim, and when they don't respond they get a default judgment against them, which can result in a lien against your home, which could lead to foreclosure."
Customers may not have means to respond
Elaine Walker, a cattle rancher in Dawson Creek, B.C., made the mistake of ignoring a notice of civil claim from Capital One Bank and nearly lost her mobile home over a $7,000 debt.
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"What concerns me is opposing counsel did not care that she was in Dawson Creek and had no means to get to New Westminster or hire counsel," says Samarakoone.
Walker says Capitol One had the court issue a judgment against her in her absence.
"They were trying to have the judgment debt [placed as a lien] against the home," Samarkoone said.
"They were threatening to sell my home, my land," says Walker, angry she had to use her 72-year-old husband's retirement money to pay the debt. The bank reduced the amount owed by $1,000.
In a statement to CBC News, Capital One says taking legal action against a customer is a last resort, but in Walker's case it had no other option.
"We are required to take this approach because the remedies to resolve the issue are not available through small claims court," reads the brief statement.
Capital One says Walker could have arranged to appear in New Westminster Supreme Court by phone.
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Now back to pottery...
Friday, August 30, 2013
Our inventory of mugs is at an all time low. I spent the first part of this week remedying that situation. I really like making mugs. They employ all the fun parts of pottery; throwing, pulling handles, and for me, carving designs.
Now back to pottery...
Posted by Michèle Hastings at 10:10 AM
Labels: carved flowers, carved leaves, carved mugs, hair, hair color, haircut, mug
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Easy to see why you are low on these.ReplyDelete
Your carving work is beautiful ~ReplyDelete
The hair looks good :)
BTW- your hair looks great. i could not figure out what was different the other night. Now that I know- you are rocking the look.ReplyDelete
Mugs- never enough of them.
I'm a big fan of highlights, once I had my hair dyed an auburn color when it was shoulder length and it took forever to grow it out.ReplyDelete
lovely mugs. Being low on something is a good sign....means $$ in the bank!!ReplyDelete
Lovely mugs, and delightful to find someone who enjoys making them! Mmmm, hair... being rather lacking in that department I am envious! :) I often wear a hat these days, I guess that makes chosing colours less of a problem!ReplyDelete
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July Fourth's Fireworks
April 1, 2011 | Efrain Diaz
This piece from Inside/Out was written and performed by Efraim,"De" Diaz." It is another example of the rich material that the men drew from their own autobiographies.
It was July 3, 1989. Every year on the 4th of July we have a big family gathering. This year we were to celebrate Independence Day at South Beach.
We spent the day shopping and for everything we needed for our big family picnic.
We bought steaks, chicken, fish, beef, burgers, beer and plenty of fireworks. The family was really excited cause we were going to meet family members we hadn't seen in many years.
Late that night about 11 p.m., I received a call from "Mary." She said that Estelle was in the hospital. I called my parents and told them I was headed to Lutheran Medical Center. Once I arrived at the hospital I met Mary, Estelle's sisters and brothers. I asked how long she had been here? One of her sisters said since about 10 p.m. The doctors came out and asked me if I was ready. They suited me up and we proceeded to the delivery room. There she was lying in a bed having contractions. To be honest with you, she didn't want me there because I was being blamed for being the cause of her pregnancy..
The time arrived and she pushed and the yelling and screaming got louder and louder. But something happened. The baby turned and they had to perform an emergency C-Section. I had to leave the room and spend the rest of the night in the waiting area.
It was now about 3 a.m. When the doctor finally came out and said "congratulations you're a daddy to a healthy baby girl," I was so excited I didn't know how to act. My emotions were all over the place because it doesn't matter how prepared you believe you are, when you are struck with such a life changing experience you feel like you don't know what to do.
As I left thee hospital I stopped at the 24-hour gift shop and bought two boxes of cigars "It's a girl." I was giving them out to whoever I knew and those I didn't know. Rather than calling, I went to my parent's house to let them know they were grand parents. They sat me down and gave me a lecture on parenting..
That morning I decided instead of going on the family picnic I would spend the day at the hospital with my baby girl–The new part of me.
That evening after visiting hours was over I was able to stay a lot longer because parents' visiting hours are extended. I was able to really take in the moment and speak to Melanie.
We had a room facing the river and from a distance we were able to see the Macy's 4th of July fireworks display. Then it hit me—I was overwhelmed with emotions I've never experienced.
I stood there looking out a sound proof window, starring at my image holding this priceless gift, sharing my first 4th of July, just me and Melanie, Enjoying the Macy's fireworks with this new part of me.
So every Independence Day for the remainder of my life I will always remember this life changing experience. I always cherish and love the 4th of July.
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The Effect on the Real Estate Market of a Divided Jerusalem
When taking into account the causes that influence the real estate market, one usually considers factors such as current trends in real estate purchases, the economy, stock market, mortgage rates, employment resources, the area's crime rate, transportation services, and a slew of other causes - including the threat of war. National suicide has yet to be considered. I have been asked by a number of citizens, what will happen to real estate prices if the government divides the city?
Source: Arutz Sheva, IsraelNationalNews.com
Amazing what other parts of the world contend with! It makes our problems with defunct sub-prime loans and high foreclosure rates minuscule up against war and a divided country.


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I'd like to think that as a family we are fairly waste conscious, we always use up our leftover food and we compost anything that we can't eat. This Halloween I decided that we would make the most out of pumpkins to reduce our waste. A massive 18,000 pumpkins are thrown away every year due to Halloween. That's a lot!
This year we saved all of our pumpkin seeds to roast and also made a big batch of pumpkin soup with the flesh. Roasting the seeds is very simple and they make a great snack for the kiddies. Our daughter has been taking hers to school for snack time.
Related Post: Pumpkin Picking in Devon
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds Method
- Separate all of the seeds from the flesh
- Wash and dry the seeds
- Mix the seeds up with a spoonful of butter
- Season with salt
- Place the seeds on a baking tray
- Roast for around 45 minutes to 1 hour at 150 degrees
The length of the roasting time will depend on how dry the seeds are to start with. YOu just need to leave them in until the seeds turn a nice golden colour. For anyone that has tasted them before they taste a bit like popcorn but crunchier.
Extra Tip: I have read other recipes where people boil the pumpkin seeds in salted water for 10 minutes or so before roasting. This helps lock the salt right through the seeds instead of just on the outside. I guess it depends on how salty you want them.
Once roasted you can store them in an airtight container to have another day or add them as a garnish to your pumpkin soup. You can also add in some herbs or spices depending on personal preference.
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Angel for a Day - USA
A project cooperation with the "Children & Family Service Orange County Social Service Agency".
Project Description
The first "Angel for a Day" in the U.S. was established to create an unforgettable day for foster children and their families. Children and families, who are mentored by the "Children & Family Service Orange County Social Service Agency", were supported. These are families, foster or adoptive parents which often cannot afford excursions or leisure activities with their children due to their financial situation.
Therefore, the last home match of the Los Angeles Angels against the Rangers came at exactly the right moment to make an unforgettable day happen and to give the home Baseball team the best possible support together with the organizers of the event and the Lyoness Members.
The meeting point of the day was the "Angels Stadion of Anaheim" where all children were welcomed by our Lyco. After a short warm-up game, the children were given baseball caps of the Angels, so they could take a lasting memory of this day to home. The joy was great for everyone since they, were now fully equipped to walk into the stadium. An exciting game awaited the entire group, which was only interrupted by short breaks at the hot dog stand. Unfortunately, the Angels could not defeat the strong Rangers despite the support of our group. Nonetheless, it was a wonderful day for all children, parents and Lyoness Members and it will be long remembered.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Lyoness Members who made this day possible and we are looking forward to the next "Angel for a Day" in the United States.
Project Goals
The goal of this project to organize an unforgettable day for 16 children, adolescents and their families, who are cared for and supported by the "Children & Family Services Orange County Social Service Agency," and which would be difficult to implement and affordable for these families.
Project Title
Angel for a Day - USA
Project Location
Orange County, USA
Project Period
September 21st, 2014
16 children, adolescents and their families who are mentored by the "Children & Family Service Orange County Social Service Agency." These are orphans and foster children.
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Delhi Police has arrested two men for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl last week. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) B K Singh, the case came to light on January 5. The girl was picked up by one of the accused in a car and allegedly raped. She was later taken to a house in Shahdara, where the alleged assault continued, police said.
According to police, the girl lives with her family in northwest Delhi. She recently got into a fight with her father, after which she ran from home and stayed near Bangla Sahib Gurdwara.
"On July 5, around 9 pm, the girl was walking on a footpath in Connaught Place. One of the accused followed her on foot and introduced himself. Later, he insisted that she come with him in his car. He took her to a parking facility near the area and allegedly raped her. He then took her to a house in Shahdara, where he and his cousin allegedly raped her again. The girl told police that she was raped five times during the course of the night. They dropped her back at the CP area the next day and gave her two mobile phones," the DCP said. She reported the matter to police and a case of rape was registered at Connaught Place police station.
Police then tracked the men using the two phones and managed to identify the accused through his WhatsApp display picture. "His phone's location was traced to Pilibhit, from where he was arrested. His cousin was arrested later," Singh said.


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It's almost berry time and this is one of my favorite recipes handed down from my grandmother. When picking the berries, I still use the basket she used so many years ago. It holds just slightly over 1-1/2 lbs. of berries.
Mix all filling ingredients and put into prepared pan.
For top crust: Mix sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, buttermilk and 3/4 cup of flour to form a sticky dough. Spread remaining flour on a work surface and knead dough until most of the flour is incorporated and dough is manageable. Roll dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into large pieces. Cover blackberry filling with dough, overlapping pieces, patchwork style.
Drizzle melted butter over dough and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until crust is golden-brown and filling is bubbly, about 50 minutes. Top with a scoop of ice cream or a whipped topping.
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IT may look like a secluded holiday camp but 'Miracle Village' is home to a much darker reality.
Deep in south Florida, around 200 people live in the cluster of small, well-kept bungalows - more than half of them are convicted paedophiles.
The majority have served prison sentences, some of them have downloaded child porn and some have even abused their own children.
Under Florida state laws none of them can live within 1,000 feet of a school, park or playground, so they live in the isolated community two miles away from the nearest town.
The village opened its doors for a new BBC documentary presented by Stacey Dooley which looks at the state's approach to sex offenders.
One resident told the programme how he was convicted for having sex with his 14-year-old girlfriend when he was 18.
Chris Dawson said: "She lied to me about her age and had fake ID.
"I had no idea. All her friends believed her so I believed she was 18 too."
The village was originally built in the 1960 to house sugar cane workers.
But long after the workers had moved out, Miracle Village was set up in 2009 by Dick Witherow, a church pastor who has since passed away who recognised the difficulty in finding the sex offenders a place to live.
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The scheme is run by a Christian community dedicated to helping the convicts rebuild their lives and includes anger management courses and bible classes.
Florida's strict laws mean the restrictions are in place for life after conviction.
In Bradford County another measure is for police to post red signs in front of the sex offender's property featuring their names and declaring that they are a "convicted Sexual Predator".


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These are various summer educational activities that students can do during their break. These events will keep children busy and it will help to retain their knowledge. Programs typically are given during the daytime and they are available within any school district.
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Mitzkat, Anika, Berger, Sarah, Reeves, Scott and Mahler, Cornelia (2016) More terminological clarity in the interprofessional field - a call for reflection on the use of terminologies, in both practice and research, on a national and international level. GMS Journal for Medical Education, 33(2), ISSN (print) 1860-7446Full text available as:
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The terminology which has been used up until now within interprofessional healthcare has been characterised by a certain definitional weakness, which, among other factors, has been caused by an uncritical adoption of language conventions and a lack of theoretical reflection. However, as terminological clarity plays a significant role in the development and profiling of a discipline, the clarification and definition of commonly-used terminology has manifested itself as a considerable objective for the interprofessional research community. One of the most important journals for research in the area of interprofessional education and care, the Journal of Interprofessional Care, has expanded its author guidelines relating to terminology, modeled after the conceptual considerations of the research group around Barr et. al and Reeves et al. A German translation of the suggested terms therein has been presented in this contribution, and discussed in light of the challenges to a possible adaptation for the German-speaking world. The objective is to assist communication in practice and research in becoming clearer, while promoting an increasing awareness to and the transparency of determined definitions and terminologies.
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Sienna Miller had out of the comfort zone experience on the sets of G.I.Joe, firing rifles and fighting on six inch heels. When Sienna Miller arrived on the set of director Stephen Sommer's latest special-effects extravaganza, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the actress, best known for her work in modestly budgeted dramas, was terrified.
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When Sienna Miller arrived on the set of director Stephen Sommer′s latest special-effects extravaganza, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the actress, best known for her work in modestly budgeted dramas, was terrified.
"There was a crew of a thousand and I was used to movies with more of an independent vibe," recalls the 27-year-old. "It was completely out of my comfort zone. I′ve never done anything on this scale. But once I let go of my anxiety, I really enjoyed it."
Miller, who was born in New York and raised in the U.K., has received critical acclaim for her emotional performances in films including Factory Girl, in which she plays "it" girl Edie Sedgwick opposite Guy Pearce′s Andy Warhol; and the 2004 remake of Alfie, starring opposite Jude Law.
But in G.I. Joe, due in theaters this summer, she plays the villainous Baroness, clad in black leather and six-inch heels, armed to the teethand with her signature blond hair dyed jet black.
"After a while, I completely forgot she had blond hair," says co-star Channing Tatum, who takes a drubbing from The Baroness in the movie.
Miller says the role was as demanding physically as her past roles have been emotionally. To prepare, she had to hit the gym, spend six weeks doing choreographed fight training with the top-notch fight coordinator team that worked on The Matrix, and learn how to shoot a gun.
"I can fire a rifle now," she says, although she admits she blinks and tends to make a childish shooting sound with each shot.
Miller even suffered a couple of small injuries on set. She got a minor burn after running into an explosion at the wrong time, and had to go to the hospital with a swollen hand after she slipped on a rubber bullet.
"I fight in six-inch heels, so it′s a precarious situation to begin with," says the actress, who won the 2009 ShoWest Supporting Actress of the Year Award. "But it′s more my general klutziness, I think. I will have some form of mild accident just walking down the street."
Miller says she learned of the part when the Hollywood writers′ guild strike was looming.
"No one really knew when they were going to work again, and I felt like doing something purely for entertainment purposes," she says. "Normally it′s not the kind of thing I would have done, but then I read the script and found it had really well developed characters, a great villain in my role and it′s a great story. Plus it′s great to do a movie that people actually want to see."
Miller, who also has her own fashion label, says she had high hopes of keeping up her new fitness regime after the movie wrapped, but that has not happened. "It′s hard," she says. "I′m flying between all these time zones and then I make up excuses when I′m jet lagged or tired. I talk myself out of things quite easily."
She recently traveled to Africa with a humanitarian organization called International Medical Corps to help raise awareness of the needs of internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group provides health care training and other programs to relieve suffering around the world.
"I really wanted to see what′s happening first hand, but I didn′t realize what I was in for," Miller says. "It was 13-year-olds with AK47s; it′s anarchy. Butit was an amazing experience and really great work."
Next up, Miller is making her Broadway debuta longtime dreamin After Miss Julie, playwright Patrick Marber′s take on a 19th-century August Strindberg classic. She will also appear in the upcoming movie Hippie Hippie Shake.
And after that? Any chance of more high-octane action movies in her future?
"Hopefully, if this does well, there will be a G.I. Joe 2 and 3," she says.
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Here it is! I painted this Mandala Mural in the PotockiPaterson Art Gallery, in the 5 days leading up to my First Solo Exhibition. I painted each day between 2pm-2am, so this mural consisted of 60 hours and over 3 metres of complete creative freedom.
The Medium: Mural Pens
I painted this mural using my own range of Mural Pens. If you'd like to try them, you can buy them on my shop, there are only a few left! View them here on my online shop. I created these pens as I couldn't find the perfect medium, so I developed my own. They are made of a special blend of black acrylic paint that makes them the perfect flow & consistency for painting on walls.
The artwork: Concept
For this mural, I was exploring ideas surrounding the Anthropocene - the new geological epoch we have entered into, characterised by human influence and destruction. I am fascinated in the ways we can use artwork to create connection, reminding people of our immense interconnectivity with our earth, with each other, with our whole universe. This contrasts with typical imagery of the Anthropocene - of melting icebergs, overflowing landfills, poverty and war. Not that these images aren't important and powerful - but we are increasingly desensitised to this media and can feel a sense of disconnection or helplessness.
Through my artwork, especially pieces like this mural, I hope to inspire a sense of connection between people and the bigger picture of which we are apart of, in an immersive, positive, constructive manner.
This artwork was part of my First Solo Exhibition, which was my final project for my Master of Fine Arts degree. My artwork is inspired by fractals in nature. For this mural I started with a contemporary exploration of the mandala in the middle, exploding out into free-flowing fractal organised chaos.
Getting into Youtube! Let's connect
This is my first proper YouTube video! I am excited to start getting into creating content on YouTube this year. The music for this video is by the incredible Dyalla Swain. Dyalla is a musical genius - we went to university together which is how I found her music. Since hearing her work I discovered that her tunes have been used by many amazing Youtubers, such as Casey Neistat.
Read more & see pictures from my exhibition here
View available exhibition artworks here
I'd love to connect with you! Follow me on Instagram & Facebook & Youtube: @fortyonehundred


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In just a few short years, we've seen our economy steadily rise and individuals begin to have the funds to invest again. The wealth management industry has also experienced a shift from personal finance advisors to automated digital solutions. The industry has completely transformed – from both a client and service provider's perspective. As the market matures, we are seeing preferences transition from depositing capital to investing capital. Nowadays, wealth management services are more accessible than ever, even for novice investors, as a result of automation.
Introducing Robo-Advisors
Robo-advising is steadily changing the landscape for wealth management. Within this changing landscape, one of the biggest transformations include individuals not needing large sums of money in their bank accounts to receive a personal consultation. Quite simply, the limitations of time with a personal consultant are erased with automated robo-advisors. Robo-advisors have become popular not only among companies seeking to adopt new technology and provide innovative services, but also among individuals focused on finding cost-efficient methods to manage their investments.
Statistics about the current state of the industry reveal the following:
- Assets under management by robo-advisors are expected to reach $4.6 trillion by 2020
- As of 2017, there are more than 200 independent robo-advisory businesses in the US alone
- More than 25 million customers are currently using robo-advising services, with the figure expected to reach 121 million by 2022
A recent poll by KPMG concluded that more than 80% of millennials (a generation interested in accumulating wealth but have limited investment management opportunities) and 75% of respondents from all age groups are open to considering a robo-advisory service proposal from their banks. As millennials are becoming the largest generation, that will account for almost 75% of all income by 2025, wealth management companies cannot afford to miss on this huge potential. An additional factor supporting this industry's potential is EY's estimation that by 2021 the global volume of net investable assets of high-net-worth individuals is projected to reach $70 trillion.
"Whether we build it or buy it, we should have it."
-James Gorman, CEO of Morgan Stanley, on Robo-advising services, DealBook Conference 2015
Less than two years after Morgan Stanley's CEO highlighted the importance of adding robo-advisory to their portfolio of services, the bank launched their new digital investment portal, Access Investing. They fast-tracked implementation on what they believed was a major opportunity. This power move set the stage for many to follow suit.
3 Challenges to consider when entering the wealth management industry – and how to overcome them
Morgan Stanley may not have any constraints when it comes to building or buying their wealth management solution but at True North, we understand that many businesses do not have the resources, the client base or the scale of a big investment bank. This is why we are here to assist companies in overcoming the biggest risks associated with entering the wealth management industry and ensure ideas live up to their full potential.
1. Ensuring high-quality execution
From portfolio management through fund accounting, record keeping and order management, to performance, reporting and data management – wealth management products are complex to their core and their development requires extensive industry knowledge. Building a professional robo-advising architecture requires a wide range of experts that work in close cooperation so that the final product is capable of satisfying the needs of your customers. Hiring in-house professionals can lead to higher costs and more overhead. The risk of hiring the wrong type of talent in this industry is huge. Ultimately, hand selecting an in-house team often times leads to a long complicated management process with this type of work.
By taking advantage of True North's expertise, your company can avoid one of the most debilitating problems that these projects face – talent shortage (the third most common reason for startup failure). With True North, your project can utilize top industry expertise whenever and for as long as it is needed.
2. Speeding up the development process and delivering in reasonable deadlines
Depending on the complexity of the project, building a wealth management product from scratch can take up to 24 months – depending on the teams size. Even if your company decides to start tomorrow, this timeframe will set you back behind your rivals and may result in a significantly reduced growth potential. The truth is, the industry has developed quickly and there is high risk in facing competitors that are in a further stage of their product development process. Your proprietary product, v1.0, risks not being able to compete against a company with the second or third iteration of their product. Considering the high level of competition and the expected increase in popularity of robo-advisory products, it is crucial to work with a partner that has experience bringing similar projects to life and has the capability and depth to bring you to market in a shorter time frame.
"New firms and new business models, as well as a renewed commitment by incumbent wealth management firms, will drive the higher intensity of competition for the same clients and the same assets."
"10 Disruptive Trends in Wealth Management" Report, Deloitte
At True North, we take care of all stages of your project, with the industry's top experts. From defining the strategy, through the development, to market acceleration, we'll take charge of the full or partial product or service development process (depending on the current stage of your project), your preferences and future plans. Our expertise guarantees that the final result will be delivered according to industry best practices via state-of-the-art methodologies.
3. The importance of budgeting and how to lower the project's associated costs
Unless you are a big hedge fund, an investment bank or an established wealth management company with a huge customer base, the adequate cost estimation often turns out to be the make-or-break point. Determine your optimal budget, so that you can avoid overspending on development and project management. This will allow you to provide lower costs for your clients, and give yourself a competitive edge within the growing industry. In reality, building a proprietary system usually costs significantly more compared to partnering with an established company who has successfully delivered similar projects.
Higher costs, longer time-to-market, lower short-term ROI, lack of resources – the risks associated with the process of building the whole wealth management infrastructure from scratch and in-house, goes on and on. The conclusion is clear – you need a product within a reasonable budget but not at the expense of quality. That is why the most appropriate choice is to partner with a service provider who has solid track record and in-depth understanding of the industry.
Meet us at Money 20/20 USA
True North is attending this year's leading event in the FinTech industry – the Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators meet. If you want to get in touch to discuss your project, build a productive partnership or just say "Hi", attend the conference and meet us in person.
The first steps are always easier with a partner by your side
The FinTech industry and the wealth management business, in particular, are very challenging for first-timers. Nowadays, the one-size-fits-all approach to wealth management no longer works, and clients prefer solutions that are tailored to their needs. Many firms struggle to adjust to the constantly evolving consumer preferences. That is why collaborating with an experienced partner to help you tailor the perfect product is the only way to make sure that your company will bring a next-level solution to a highly-competitive industry without facing the niche-specific risks.
At True North, our experience in building wealth management solutions make us the perfect partner to define and implement complex operating models and integration plans for your project. We have helped numerous clients develop and launch comprehensive wealth management solutions. Our clients can focus on designing an exclusive customer journey, backed by execution follow-through and a seamless underlying process.


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Unique Antique Silver & Objects
ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER QUEEN ANNE PATCH BOX c1710 JOHN ALBRIGHT
An antique English solid sterling silver Queen Anne period patch box, finely made by John Albright, depicting the queen herself.
Totally original & extremely collectable!
CONDITION: All original and generally good, with signs of wear, shallow denting and tarnish commensurate with age and use - see pictures.
DATE/MARKS: Around 1710. Maker's marks JA.
DIMENSIONS: 10 mm tall, lid 22 mm diameter (1 inch = 25.4 mm). To give an impression of scale, the coin is 19 mm or ¾ of an inch diameter.
WEIGHT: Approx. 5.7 grams.


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ACADEMIC SKILLS: Need to improve yours?; Join 'tUNEup from home' via ASO from 5-16 June; Register Now!
Need to brush up on your academic skills? Get enrolled in tUNEup:
The next 'tUNEup from home' course will run (in Moodle) from 5–16 June, 2017. This program has proven to be a very effective booster program for students who have been experiencing difficulties with academic literacy and skills. The course is free, runs over a period of two weeks and covers aspects of academic writing, study skills and online learning. Specific areas covered in the course include paragraph writing, paraphrasing, referencing, academic writing style, grammar and punctuation. Further details of the course can be found on the ASO website at http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/resources/academic-skills/tuneup.
To register:
Online: https://moodle.une.edu.au/course/view.php?id=3704
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (02) 6773 3600
Source: Ingrid Wijeyewardene (Academic Skills Office)


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After four days in Corinth, Mississippi and around 11 hours of total windshield time, Sunday afternoon I was absolutely exhausted. But as soon as I rolled to a stop in front of my house upon my return, it was time to head down the street to our neighborhood Halloween carnival. I had the 5pm shift at the Bobbing For Apples station, so there wasn't much time to spare. We strapped the twins into the stroller, got costumes on Sloane and Hunter and headed out the door. By the time we got there, the chaos was in full force. I had a few minutes to absorb it all and then it was time to man my station. The plastic apples didn't necessarily cooperate and usually ended-up floating upside down making it next to impossible to bite the stems and pull apples out for a prize. But the kids didn't seem to mind, and neither did I. (They still got a prize, regardless of getting an apple or not...shhhhh...don't tell!!)
A few minutes before my shift ended, the prettiest little fairy showed-up to bob for apples. Her name was Graciella, and I do believe she was one of the prettiest fairies I've ever seen...
She was dead-set on getting one of those apples, but I didn't want her to ruin her pretty face-painting job! She didn't seem to care, and in the end it didn't really matter because despite her getting wet, the paint didn't smear or rub-off one single bit!
Watching the kids do almost anything to get a piece of candy or a little plastic toy was most definitely a fulfilling way to spend the afternoon. Despite being tired, I wouldn't have had it any other way.


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The marvelous peeps over at Teegazette.com have seen fit to feature me and my shirts on their smashing site. If you don't already know, Tee Gazette brings us news on new independent tshirt designs and designers. It's great to have sites like them out there, giving us little guys support and asking nothing in return. Thanks Tee Gazette, you rock my socks!
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One step at a time/
Today I sent off my current passport, the application, a check for $110, and a photo (taken under massively bright florescent lights...awesome) to have my passport renewed. It's one of the many steps I am currently taking in an attempt to make this plan of upcoming travel a reality. If this is going to work then I need to actually put the pieces in order.
Planning long term international travel can be exciting, intimidating and overwhelming. If you are prone to overwhelm, I suggest taking it in steps. That's what I am trying to do. Breaking down some of the various aspects of travel into categories. Perhaps the following (in no particular order):
- Destination(s)
- Entry Requirements
- Money
- Packing
- Health and Safety
- Homefront Tidying
It definitely pays to do your research ahead of time and figure out some logistics. For example, your passport needs to be valid and shouldn't be set to expire within the year. Some countries won't let you in if your passport will expire in less than 6 months. You will want to see if any of the countries you are planning on visiting require visas and what the process is of getting them. A lot of countries provide short term visitation visas upon arrival, but some require pre-approval. Also, some countries only provide very short term visas, so if you were originally intending on spending months in one place, you need to make sure that's allowed. In that same vein, most countries offering limited visas will require proof that you will, in fact, be leaving. Meaning you will have to have bought a ticket out of the country already.
Here's a few helpful sites for travel info that I'm currently using.
Those are professional travel information sites that have a lot good info on them, but I also seriously recommend reading travel blogs. I have learned so much about the reality of being on the road and gotten really good travel tips from the following:
- www.thisbatteredsuitcase.com
- www.wanderingearl.com
- www.adventurouskate.com
- www.legalnomads.com
- www.youngadventuress.com
I'm trying to breathe through all of this. It is daunting trying to sort this all out. I think a big part of it is that I need to answer a few really important questions first. Important questions such as where am I going?!
Kind of key that question.
I think once I have that first location set down it will feel clearer. I am trying to take care of the things that I can take care of in the meantime while I'm still shifting about in my mind about exactly what I am doing and where I'm going, so that an opportunity may actually be able to present itself. I'm pretty certain that's manifesting 101- acting as though it is already received.
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Judi Friedman, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist and Marti Wolfson, Chef and Functional Nutritionist Our yoga practice will be a "recipe" for balance in navigating the seasonal transition from Summer to Fall. The cooking class will be a hands-on culinary experience that will inspire your inner cook to use the Fall bounty in colorful and flavorful dishes. The menu is plant-based and ingredients are sourced from the Chappaqua Farmers Market. The Retreat will culminate in a group dinner. All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome!
1:00-3:30pm Yoga practice at Breathe Pilates and Yoga, Chappaqua (please arrive 15 minutes early)
3:30-4:00pm Break (walk or drive from Breathe to Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Chappaqua)
4:00-6:30pm Cooking class and dinner (gluten free and dairy optional) at St. Mary's
**Retreat is limited to 12 participants - register now to secure your space!


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last week was my captain's final week on the island. he's going back to the states for shoulder surgery in a couple days, and man am i sad to see him go. he was such an integral part of what made our crew so great.
tom wasn't just a captain, he was basically our boat daddy--and he took on the role right away.
he talked us through bad days, like a father... and had us laughing incessantly throughout good ones, like a best friend. he told us stories of his wilder years--hitchhiking on sailboats through central america, partying with hippies in colorado, and starting his own business at a young age. and he encouraged our own wild adventures.
he had a quick, genius fix for any issue on the boat. he taught us how to hold the whole weight of the moving 54ft catamaran with a proper wrap on the cleat. and if we ever messed up, he'd scold us, then forgive us immediately.
he was almost always up for meeting at badass coffee in the mornings before our trips. but if he wasn't up for coffee, he'd have us pick him up from his own sailboat in the dinghy, because it was the shortest commute known to man--directly catty-corner to our catamaran in the harbor.
he'd give us snack bars if we had a quick turn around and forgot to pack a lunch (i never ever packed a lunch). he occasionally brought cookies that his wife made and didn't mind that me and the boys always devoured them before he had the chance to eat one (on those days, cookies were lunch).
i'll miss catching him brushing his teeth while doing engine checks. i'll miss him walking away from the helm after teaching a child how to steer the boat. i'll miss his constantly changing his opening speech, in which he either referred to me as the resident mermaid or the snorkel queen that learned everything i know from vegas. i'll miss him cheering me on while i raised the main sail. i'll miss having beers with him after we got on the mooring ball. i'll miss hearing him thank us for a great day at the end of our trips, even if it wasn't that great of a day (but especially if it was a great one).
i'll miss his goofy laugh and his great sense of humor and his constantly positive attitude.
it certainly won't be the same without him. it's a good thing my time on the boat is coming to an end soon, too.
O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won;
...The ship is anchored safe and sound, it's voyage closed and done;
From fearful trip, the victor ship, comes in with object won...
-Walt Whitman


text: Abby and Jack are Back! May 31, 2014 Ginny It was so good to visit with the Reuther's and see how much these kiddos have grown! Abby and Jack were so fun and have a fondness for dinosaurs and worms that both surprise and impress me! I love it! Thanks for a lovely morning!!


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s01e03 "…If One of Them Is Dead"
Recapping Season 1, Episode 3 of Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. Alison DiLaurentis has clearly taken the reigns now. This is her show, and she has all the carefully crafted shots reflected in mirrors to prove it. The other Perfectionists are having a very special episode about learning to trust each other and be friends. Claire Hotchkiss and Dana Booker are shaking down the kids to see which one cracks first. And Mona might not be real, but is definitely banging Taylor Hotchkiss.
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Black. Tight. Shiny. Rubber.
Just the mere glimpse of a woman wrapped in latex can be intensely erotic, as it hugs every inch and every curve of her body, accentuating the delicious hourglass shape of her female form. It instantly evokes one's primal passions, conjuring up only the deepest and darkest of fantasies. Many of these fantasies may even border on the very edge of being taboo, and can not be spoken of in our day to day lives. Instead, they must be whispered in hushed voices amongst the shadows under the protection of the night. But why are we so afraid to admit to our animalistic, carnal desires? Why must we banish
our instinctively sensual urges to the darkest corners of our soul? Have you ever wondered what it might be like to bring some of your forbidden fantasies out to play?


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by Josh Barker
March 21st-30th is the International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon. It will be the 32nd annual festival. It all started in 1949 when Mr. Fickling, a local realtor and co-founder of Fickling Company noticed a tree in his front yard. In 1952 during a trip to Washington DC, he discovered that is was a Yoshino Cherry Tree. He began giving more away in the community. In 1973, Carolyn Crayton loved the trees and asked Mr. Fickling to plant more. Macon's number of yoshinos multiplied. By 1982, Macon celebrated its first world renowned International Cherry Blossom Festival. People from all over the world come to it. In recent years, the Mulberry Street festival has separated from the Cherry Blossom Festival, but they normally coinsidedatewise. The biggest hidden gem is the Third Street festivities. They include free horse drawn carriage rides and icecream. They are during the week. This is a good way to enjoy the festival. My favorite part of the festival is the lantern tour by the Ocmulgee National Monument. The International Cherry Blossom Festival has changed Macon forever.
The International Cherry Blossom Festival
by Josh Barker


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I love scouting locations for photo-sessions when I have some extra time. Today was one of those days! I absolutely love driving out of the city in my Infinity G35 (my male friends are so proud of me), and blaring music in the countryside. It was one of the most beautiful days of the summer and I just decided to cruise around Stouffville where I would be meeting up with Ryan & Melody. After a couple hours of exploring and finding super cute spots that we could drive to, I pulled into a church parking lot where I met up with the soon-to-be parents. Next to the church was a house with a backyard with an arbor lush with pretty white flowers and a bohemian hammock... yeah, you guessed it, we pretty much used their backyard entirely for the session (after knocking on their door and asking of course). Sometimes, you dont need to travel far to get beautiful lighting and scenery!
Thank you for such a great session you two! You both were such great sports fighting off those mosquitoes. I cant wait to meet River when he enters into this world! PS. I am so in love with that name! <3