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I have never liked the middle of movies. Because in the middle of the movie something always goes terribly wrong. Maybe it's a misunderstanding in a relationship, maybe it's the villain escaping, or it's a natural disaster of some kind. Whatever the genre of movie, about half way through something is bound to go wrong.
I don't like having to go through the messy uncomfortable process of getting to the end of the movie. So, in the middle of the chaos I'm a mess. To be honest, I often find myself feeling that way in real life. When God is walking me through an uncomfortable or painful situation, I have a hard time staying in His peace. While I know that God is going to get me through the situation, and I believe that I have victory in Christ, having peace in the process of getting there still can be difficult.
So how can we walk in God's peace even in the midst of the messy process?
In Philippians, Paul talks about how we are to walk in God's peace:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7, NIV
Paul first of all acknowledges that situations will arise where we will be tempted to not be at peace. But he also tells us what to do! Instead of allowing worry and fear to steal our peace, we present our requests to God. When we submit our transition and turmoil to God, and invite him into our mess, we allow God's peace to transcend our situation.
So often in the middle of trials, we want to understand why. This instinct is perfectly normal, but in the midst of our circumstance, God first and foremost longs for his peace to dwell in our hearts.
The promise isn't that we won't have trials or transitions or times where we don't understand, but God does promise that in every situation we have access to a peace that passes our understanding and will guard our hearts and minds in the process of waiting on Him.
So, this week ask the Lord, "God will you give me your peace in this situation?" I challenge you to see what the Lord does!
For more resources on this topic, listen to MercyTalk podcast A Special Message from Julie Bailey.


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The Club Dinner held on August 10th was a great night with about 30 people braving the cold to attend. Kay Jeffs from Ryman Healthcare kindly provided 2 extra meat trays for us to raffle, plus a small hamper which was won by Ken Jolly. A big Thank You Kay!
Terry Mulcahy also donated 3 boxes of goodies on behalf of the Balnarring Racing Club, consisting of mixed nuts, sticks of salami, sundried tomatoes, olives, two boxes of fancy crackers, 2 bottles of water and a small box of Byron Bay cookies. Thank You Terry! This was very generous of both sponsors.
Mike Berry's number came out in the Members Draw but he was not there, so the jackpot is up again next week, so we hope to see you all there.
Finally, thank you to Robbie Steege for organising the night. We hope there will be many more so keep an eye and ear open!

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Are you planning an event at your own building? Will you be inviting people who are unfamiliar with your location? A visitor friendly facility can make a big difference in the experience of your guests. Here's a few things to think about and then a wonderful way to give your location a "test run."
Signage: Do you have signs leading up to your location at necessary turns and intersections? On the outside of your building/buildings? Inside, labeling rooms and indicating restrooms and exits? Are your signs visible, readable, and consistent in style?
Supplies: Do you have tissues, water bottles, pens, paper, or other supplies your guests will need? Imagine yourself attending the meetings or events that you will be hosting, and think through things you might need but would not think to pack.
Environment: Is a certain room always cold? Very hot? Are you always scrambling to find microphones in a certain location? Identify known problems within your environment and address them.
Now to put your facility to the test. Invite someone, or a small group of people to your location, who have never visited. It could be a friend, or family member or business associate. Ask them to come at a certain time, and give them the exact directions you will be providing your future guests. Ask them to complete a list of simple tasks once they have arrived. For example: Park, find room 101, find the women's restroom, locate the childcare facility, visit the coffee shop, sit in a seat in the main auditorium. Have them call you when they are finished and take them out to lunch. Ask them for their observations, and find out what they enjoyed and what they had difficulty with. It's amazing what you'll discover when your building or buildings are presented to you through new eyes.
Making your facility visitor friendly is worth the effort- and should be considered before hosting any event. If you can, do this several months in advance so that you have time to order additional signage or supplies!


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2015 Dodge Durango for Sale near Olympia
2015 Dodge Durango for Sale near Olympia
When you're in the market for a 2015 Dodge Durango for Sale near Olympia, Larson Dodge is your one-stop shop. This seven-passenger SUV has everything you need in a vehicle, from a luxuriously modern interior, to exciting amenities, to a dynamic powertrain. Head on over to Larson Dodge in Puyallup and take the 2015 Dodge Durango for a test drive.
2015 Dodge Durango Powertrain
With the exception of the R/T, all of the trim levels of each 2015 Dodge Durango for Sale near Olympia start with a 3.6L V6 engine under the hood. This engine cranks out 290 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque with the standard exhaust in place. When you opt for the dual-exhaust system, that number jumps up to an impressive 295 hp. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic and, while rear-while drive is standard, all-wheel drive is optional for the Durango V6.
Safety of the 2015 Dodge Durango for Sale near Olympia
Don't worry about the little ones. Every 2015 Dodge Durango comes standard with plenty of safety features, including: Antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, trailer sway control, and several types of airbags. For added safety, a rearview camera and parking sensors are optional on the SXT and come standard on all other trim levels. Factoring in the 8.4-inch touchscreen gives you the Uconnect Access, an emergency telematics system that offers emergency assistance and even stolen vehicle tracking. Regardless of where you are, the 2015 Dodge Durango has got you covered.
Modern and luxurious, the 2015 Dodge Durango for Sale near Olympia is hard to beat. All trim levels are attractive with only the highest quality of materials that give an unmistakable air of elegance. Even the supple outboard armrests in place for third-row passengers are plush and made of soft-touch materials. The touchscreen display comes standard on most Durango, and is as user-friendly as it can be, complete with quick response and large virtual buttons.
When it comes to room, the Durango is no stranger. The front seats and spacious and comfortable, and there is plenty of room in all of the other rows as well. Want to kick back and relax? Not a problem; the seatbacks recline to make your passengers happier during long commutes and trips.
Need to haul stuff on these trips? The Durango can easily carry up to 84.5 cubic feet of cargo, whether it be groceries, camping supplies, or the family dogs.
Larson Dodge is excited to offer the 2015 Dodge Durango for Sale near Olympia, with plenty of special offers and financing options available at their premier dealership. They've served the great state of Washington for years now, with customers coming from Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way, Puyallup, Tacoma, University Place, and everything in between. When you're ready to get the keys to your 2015 Dodge Durango, head on down to their Puyallup dealership and take it for a spin.
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Happy Mini Vacation Monday!
Let us help you get through your long Monday with today's Mini Vacation to Turks & Caicos! If you like what you see, remember, we can book this spot for your group easily. Just give us a call at 877.397.5700 today!
Welcome to Turks & Caicos, the paradise-like archipelago made up of 40 different coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
This British Overseas territory lies just southeast of the Bahamas and is home to what is considered to be the 'home of the best beach in the world', Grace Bay Beach, which is in Provo (Providenciales). Providenciales also holds world-class resorts, shops, restaurants, and an extremely popular 14-mile barrier reef scuba site.
North Caicos is another popular destination, with cave systems to explore, abandoned plantation ruins to learn about, and plenty of outdoor recreation options like horseback riding along the beach. Check out more information on individual island destinations with the following links.
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Take a look at the stunning imagery from JJ Adventures below!
We have just returned from a relaxing vacation in the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands. The white sandy beaches, the calm shallow turquoise waters, and the unique experiences we embarked on (with the highlight being horseback riding on the beach and road tripping around North and Middle Caicos) inspires us to see more of the famed Caribbean Islands. Turks and Caicos definitely have some of the world's most beautiful beaches we have experienced. Join us as we relive these adventures during our six day birthday holiday.


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On Wednesday night, Trevor Noah turned his attention once more to Philando Castile. The Daily Show host has been discussing and analyzing Castile's fatal shooting at the hands of police all week: on Monday, he asked why the N.R.A. has stayed silent on Philando Castile's death, despite the fact that before he was shot, Castile disclosed that he was carrying a legal firearm and did nothing illegal. On Tuesday, the Daily Show YouTube account published a behind-the-scenes moment where Noah revealed his own experience with American police to his audience behind the scenes, noting that although he's only lived stateside for six years, he's been stopped by police at least eight or 10 times. And on Wednesday, Noah delivered one of his most compelling monologues since he replaced Jon Stewart behind the desk. He played the newly released dash-cam footage of the traffic stop that ended in Castile's death—the video that a jury watched before acquitting the officer who shot Castile in front of his girlfriend and child within seconds of stopping him—and said, "When I watched this video, it broke me."
"You see so many of these videos," Noah continued. "And you start to get numb. But this one? Seeing the child. That little girl. Getting out of the car after watching a man get killed. It broke my heart into little pieces."
When Comedy Central canceled Larry Wilmore's Nightly Show in 2016, Noah became late night's only non-white host—and Wednesday's monologue demonstrated, once again, why so many more voices like his are needed. Just as Samantha Bee brings distinct authority to the women's issues she covers, Noah's voice here is both authoritative and moving—especially after having heard his description of his own experiences just one day before. It's worth noting that Noah's coverage of police shootings has been both consistent and consistently insightful, and audiences have been very responsive to his focus on these incidents—Noah's behind-the-scenes video about his own experience with police is currently the seventh-most-watched on YouTube.
As he continued his monologue, Noah noted the long-running, untrue stereotype that black fathers are disproportionately absent from their children's lives before pointing out that because of the shooting, "That's a black dad that's gone. That's a child that grows up not knowing what it's like to have somebody in their life."
And then, Noah got to the most heartbreaking detail of all: for years, the hypothetical solution to murky police shootings was body cams—because in theory, video footage would resolve any lingering questions people might have. "And black people have already taken that initiative, right?" Noah pointed out. "Thanks to cell phones, every black person has a body cam now. Black people have been saying for years, 'Just give us an indictment. Just an indictment. Just get us in front of a jury. Just in front of a jury of our peers. Of our fellow citizens. We'll show them the video, the evidence, and they will see it, and justice will be served.' And black people finally get there, and it's like, 'Wait, what? Nothing?' You hear the stories, but you watch that, and forget race. Are we all watching the same video? The video where a law-abiding man followed the officer's instructions to the letter of the law and was killed regardless? People watched that video and then voted to acquit? And the saddest thing is, that wasn't the only video that they watched."


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5 fabulous baby-friendly destinations for you to explore
This article was produced in partnership with The Asian Parent.
Like most Singaporean parents, you celebrate your baby's milestones.
Every time your baby reaches a milestone, you cherish it. Whether it is baby's first smile or baby's first steps, you celebrate each of these accomplishments, big or small. And one of the most important and memorable milestones to celebrate is your baby's first flight.
While it is exciting to get your baby on a plane and show him the clouds and the blue sky, it entails a lot of preparation and a fair amount of stress! From choosing the right baby-friendly destination to packing the right gear for the trip, it can be a complex affair.
Imagine all the stuff that you need to pack (clothes, baby's milk, diapers, etc.) and the unpredictability of how your baby would take to the flight! Will he cry for minutes on end? Will the cabin pressure make him grumpy? What about his food? It can understandably stress you out! But the memories of precious family moments while on vacation are priceless, and worth it all.
1. Hong Kong
Not too far, and not to close from Singapore, Hong Kong is a microcosm of urban splendour and natural beauty. Café hopping, shopping, navigating old and new neighbourhoods and exploring the great outdoors—all of these activities will satiate your wanderlust.
It is the perfect urban holiday destination for your entire family with the baby in tow! You can also take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to experience the outdoors and access idyllic beaches, volcanic landscapes, feng shui woods, nature reserves, marine parks and botanical gardens.
Places to visit: Tai Pak Beach, Cheung Chau and Dragon's Back
Must see: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort & Ocean Park
2. Tokyo, Japan
Japan's capital Tokyo is well-known for its baby-friendliness. Did you know that Tokyo has "Baby Cafes", which are especially designed to cater to mothers and babies? Moms and their little ones can hang out and relax in these cafes with food or beverages while the baby sleeps or plays happily in child-proofed areas. Facilities for nursing and changing babies are widely available throughout the city.
Places to visit: Tokyo Tower, Sunshine International Aquarium/Planetarium.
Must see: Shinjuku Gyoen Park
3. Taipei, Taiwan
This great destination in Asia is an ideal place for 0-2-year old babies on a family trip. Baby carriers and strollers are accepted throughout the city (but make sure you do your research on stroller accessibility before you head out to visit a place). Mothers and baby rooms are widely available.
For sightseeing, Taipei 101 is worth a visit. This iconic symbol of Taipei was the tallest building in the world for a while.
If you want to bring your family to theme parks, head over to Leofoo Resort Guanshi. Close to Taipei, this is a large theme park with fun rides and a water park. There's a zoo here too where you can meet lemurs face to face and see many other animals.
If you are a food-loving family, it's good fun to explore some of the cafes in Taiwan. For example, there is a Rilakkuma Café (Rilakkuma is a famous Japanese teddy bear character); Kobitos' Secret Garden (Kobitos are Japanese forest dwarves, first made popular by The Illustrated Book of Kobitos, published in 2006) and even a Dog Café in Taipei, which houses rescue dogs that are looking for a home.
Places to visit: Taipei Children's Amuseument Park, Taipei 101, Leofoo Resort Guanshi
Must see: Dihua Street
4. Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne has the reputation of being one of the most livable cities in the world. The city is full of family-loving and friendly people, and is easy to get around. It's a green city – you'll find parks everywhere to rest and relax. What's more, food choices are aplenty. Love coffee? It's a haven for coffee aficionados.
For parents with young kids, what's great about Melbourne is that there are infant/baby rooms everywhere: a private breastfeeding room your entire family can occupy. Not only do such rooms have the usual changing table and sink, most are equipped with a microwave for heating bottled milk. Some are even stocked with wet wipes and other personal care products.
Places to visit: Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Zoo, Brighton Beach
Must see: Hosier Lane
5. Koh Samui, Thailand
Just a short flight away from Singapore, Koh Samui is a beautiful and scenic place to relax and have a great time in. It hosts a wide range of attractions and activities that will excite your little ones such as Coco Splash Adventure and Water Park and Aquapark. Of course, most of the activities are in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Places to visit: Coco Splash Adventure and Water Park, Aquapark, Samui Canopy Adventure
Must see: Ang Thong Marine National Park
Excited, now? Mums and dads, it's time to pack your bags, get on board that SIA flight with your baby and make some unforgettable memories!


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Nulo MedalSeries Adult Cat Food - Grain Free, Chicken and Peas size: 12 Lb, Chicken & Peas, Kibble, Deboned Chicken
Offer your pretty kitty a savory meal packed with nutrients with this Nulo MedalSeries Grain-Free Adult Chicken & Peas Recipe Cat Food, which contains beneficial ingredients, such as a probiotic that helps promote good digestion and high levels of animal-based proteins in a low-glycemic-index formula. The low-carb food is made without grain, gluten, corn, wheat, soy, potatoes, meat by-products, GMOs or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, so you can serve it with confidence. The delectable chicken and peas flavor is sure to appeal to your feline friend's tastes. Only at PetSmart. Features: Contains low levels of carbs, low-glycemic-index ingredients and high levels of animal-based proteins; probiotic promotes healthy digestion; grain- and gluten-free formula contains no corn, wheat, soy, potatoes, meat by-products, GMOs or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives Food Type: Dry Food Food Consistency: Kibble Life Stage: Adult Flavor: Chicken & Peas Primary Ingredient: Deboned Chicken Calories per Serving: 430 kcals per cup Package Weight: 12 lbs. Directions: Up to 4 lbs.: 1/4 - 1/2 cup daily 5 - 9 lbs.: 1/2 - 2/3 cup daily 10 - 14 lbs.: 2/3 - 3/4 cup daily More than 14 lbs.: 1 cup plus 1/4 cup for every additional 4 lbs. daily Ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Deboned Cod, Whole Peas, Lentils, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Pea Fiber, Natural Chicken Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Kelp, Dried Sweet Potato, Dried Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxidine Hydrochloride, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, Bacillus Coagulans, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid and Rosemary Extract Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 40.0% Crude Fat (min) 20.0% Crude Fiber (max) 4.0% Moisture (max) 10.0% Calcium (min) 1.3% Phosphorus (min) 0.9% Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.59% Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min) 3.43% *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. Size: 12 Lb.
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InCxmmand posted a topic in Tekkit DiscussionI am looking for several Tekkit partners to play with on my private server using hamachi. I would like that they have skype but it is ok if they cannot use it. The server is started partly and I have already mined us materials and made a few machines. I am adjusting to the new Tekkit after being a Tekkit Classic player. Reply if interested and I will tell you the information to connect.


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In July 2010 my mother and I went to Sri Lanka to join a small volunteering scheme,Volunteer Sri Lanka. With a small group of volunteers from the UK, Australia, Thailand, Ireland and Canada we worked in a street children's nursery, a secondary school and an orphanage in Galle. I was 14 at the time, and the experience really opened my eyes to how different lives can be, yet how much we can have in common with people in other parts of the world.
We were met with sunny smiles and offers of friendship. But what we saw was terrible hardship. Children unable to go to school to learn to read and write because they didn't have shoes; sick orphans suffering in isolation; teenage girls unable to play sport because they couldn't afford underwear. We saw people working tirelessly to improve the lives of these children - teachers, nurses, carers - often without the most basic resources or training.
With friends and fellow volunteers, we decided to help as best we could by raising funds to support projects which would create opportunities for these bright, friendly and uncomplaining young people. All our projects are implemented by Volunteer Sri Lanka, under the eagle eye of its founder Janaka de Silva. Janaka works tirelessly to help people in his community and coordinates small groups of volunteers from around the world.
I hope you'll find our charity interesting and want to help the young people of Galle.


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More recently we developed Maru Voice UK, which is a global expansion of the Maru/Blue online market research panels, joining Maru Voice Canada and Springboard America, (launched in 2006 and 2009, Canada's and the United State's leading online market research panels). Maru Voice UK will now provide people in the UK with the opportunity to voice their opinions on a variety of topics and issues.
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Originally from northern NJ, Dr Albano attended Loyola University in Baltimore followed by veterinary school at Virgina Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Dr Albano was inducted into Phi Zeta, the national veterinary honor society, and completed a postgraduate internship at Red Bank Veterinary Referral Hospital in Red Bank NJ. Upon completion of his internship, Dr Albano began work exclusively in emergency and critical care medicine and surgery. He was the first veterinarian on staff of the first veterinary emergency hospital in southern NJ.
Dr Albano returned to the Baltimore-Washington area and worked many years at the Pet ER in Towson, MD. Turning his attention to general and preventative care, Dr Albano began to seek alternatives to pharmaceuticals for his patients that had difficulty tolerating more conventional medications, as well as for pet owners who sought to avoid such drugs. Exploration and study of Eastern and herbal medicine disciplines lead him to become a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Seeing how critical movement was to maintaining a healthy neuromuscular system, as well as maintaining a high quality of life, he began study of rehabilitative medicine and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist.
Dr Albano continues to study herbal and rehabilitative medicine as well as nutrition, but will employ a variety of conventional medications and therapies when needed to practice truly integrative medicine. It is his philosophy that there are many different pathways to optimum health and often it is the blending of differing disciplines that achieves the greatest results.
Dr. James Kehler grew up in Northern VA, and went to Hampshire College in Amherst, MA to study animal nutrition. After college, he returned to the Washington D.C. metro area and worked as a research technician at the National Zoological Park's Conservation and Research Center and then at the National Cancer Institute. James was driven to understand mechanisms of disease and pursued a Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his VMD in veterinary medicine and PhD in cell and molecular biology in 2004. After his graduate studies, Dr. Kehler returned to the National Institutes of Health to focus on research into diseases shared by animals and humans.
During this time, Dr. Kehler practiced, as a house call and relief veterinarian focusing on integrative medicine. Dr. Kehler combines the use of acupuncture, massage and laser therapies, dietary and herbal supplements with traditional treatments to help maintain the health and well being of pets. He is pursuing his certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Kehler is committed to working with clients as a team to develop treatment plans that meet their pets' needs and are sustainable to implement in the home.
Dr. Kehler lives with his wife and children, three cats, two turtles and a dog in Silver Spring, MD. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, gardening and cooking with his family.
Dr. Meagan Duffy grew up just outside of Baltimore, MD, and graduated with honors from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. In 2004, she graduated as a Dean's List student from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, with an additional certificate from the Wharton School of Business. Following graduation, Dr. Duffy practiced conventional veterinary medicine for small animals for six wonderful years in Rochester, New York. Wanting to be closer to family, Dr. Duffy moved back to the D.C. Metro area in 2010, where she has been practicing conventional medicine through relief work in local clinics, as well as through house calls. Dr. Duffy earned her certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA), and Tui-Na (CVTP) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and, since 2012, has been practicing these modalities in a home setting as well.
Dr. Duffy has always been fascinated by medicine as both a science and an art, and by the animal body's innate, remarkable ability to heal itself. She is thrilled to be able to offer an integrated approach for her patients that looks at the body as a whole. Dr. Duffy has completed additional study in Evidence-Based Veterinary Acupuncture, and is pursuing certification in Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Food Therapy. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Duffy shares her home with her husband and two sons, and her pug, Putt-Putt. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, baking, and Irish music and dance.


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This article includes discussion of theory of mind, simulation theory, and theory theory. The foregoing terms may include synonyms, similar disorders, variations in usage, and abbreviations.
Theory of mind refers to the cognitive ability to make inferences about others' mental states (eg, beliefs, intentions, and desires) and use them to understand and predict behavior. Theory of mind plays a central role in human social interactions. In this article, the author explains how the concept has emerged and reviews ongoing research into the cognitive mechanisms and neurophysiological bases underlying theory of mind, relations between theory of mind and other cognitive abilities, and clinical applications.
Key points
• Theory of mind refers to the cognitive ability to make inferences about others' mental states.
• Theory of mind plays a central role in human social interactions.
• Findings from imaging and lesion studies indicate that theory of mind reasoning is supported by a widely distributed neural system.
• Research on theory of mind has opened new windows into understanding the neuropathological bases of psychiatric and neurologic disorders in which social cognitive and theory of mind skills may be specifically impaired.
Historical note and terminology
Theory of mind refers to the cognitive ability to make inferences about others' mental states (eg, beliefs, intentions, and desires) to explain and predict behavior. The term was coined by Premack and Woodruff, who tested whether a chimpanzee could recognize and respond to the goals of an actor struggling to solve staged problems (Premack and Woodruff 1978). After observing videotapes of these problems, the chimpanzee correctly selected photographs that depicted solutions to the actor's implicit desires or goals, as opposed to those that depicted other associated events. Many researchers disagreed that this finding reflected an understanding of mental states, and that many similar results with nonhuman primates might better be explained by making nonmentalistic inferences or learning behavior regularities (Cheney and Seyfarth 1990; Heyes 1998). This controversy sparked a strong interest in how to best test for theory of mind abilities in nonhuman species and very young human children. The "false belief" task became a standard assessment method because predicting that someone will act on their false belief requires the subject to recognize that others have representations of the world that differ from the subject's own.
In a seminal developmental study, Wimmer and Perner investigated young children's understanding of beliefs, finding that children around 5 years of age consistently passed false belief tasks, and children around 3 years of age consistently failed (Wimmer and Perner 1983). These initial experiments in nonhuman primates and children launched an extensive research effort into the theory of mind abilities of these populations over the next 40 years. Current evidence from nonhuman primates is mixed, with strong evidences that they make sophisticated use of social cues, for instance, attending to what others can see or hear, and show no evidence of attributing false beliefs (Hare et al 2000; Flombaum and Santos 2005; Martin and Santos 2014), with the exception of 2 studies with great apes (Krupenye et al 2016; Kano et al 2019). In human children, however, a number of studies suggest that human infants reason about others' goals, perceptions, and even false beliefs when tested in "implicit" theory of mind tasks that use infants' looking time as a proxy for expectancy-violation (Woodward 1998; Onishi and Baillargeon 2005; Luo and Johnson 2009). There is significant debate about the developmental onset of false belief understanding, the extent to which theory of mind abilities undergo significant conceptual development between infancy and the preschool years (Wellman 2017), the existence of implicit or automatic theory of mind (Kulke et al 2018), and the extent to which various tasks purported to measure theory of mind tap a unitary construct in either young children or adults (Poulin-Dubois and Yott 2018; Warnell and Redcay 2019).
Perhaps because of its wide-ranging application to almost all questions of human social cognition and behavior, theory of mind research has extended well beyond the domains of comparative and developmental psychology. Philosophers and cognitive scientists question the mechanisms underlying these abilities and the types of experiments that can test for a mentalistic rather than behavior-based understanding of behavior. Neurologists and cognitive neuroscientists are interested in the neural bases of various theory of mind skills. Clinicians have investigated theory of mind impairments in individuals with a range of disorders, with a growing body of research implicating theory of mind deficits in most psychiatric and neurologic syndromes (Cotter et al 2018).
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City, Hotel To Discuss Americom
- By Erin Arvedlund
- Jan. 31 1997 00:00
The question of who will run the center has been thrown open by a decision this week in a Swedish court that stripped management rights from Americom, the company controlled by slain U.S. businessman Paul Tatum that is now in the hands of his heirs.
Americom had battled with its Russian partners for two years over the right to manage the center, a dispute that turned into a personal crusade for Tatum until he was shot last November in a mafia-style killing.
Since Americom was evicted by the city two years ago, the business center has been run by an interim team of Russian-appointed managers. The latest court decision clears the way for a more permanent settlement of who will inherit the lucrative management contract.
Vice Mayor Iosef Ordzhonikidze and Radisson executives are "meeting on Feb. 3 so Radisson can pitch its case" to manage the hotel's retail stores and office space leased to high-profile clients like Texaco and other foreign multinationals, a Tatum associate said.
The vice mayor was not available Thursday to comment, although a source at the Radisson Slavjanskaya joint venture confirmed that there would be a meeting with Radisson executives flying to Moscow. He added that Radisson had offered to purchase the premises of the Railwaymen's Union -- the unsightly, white building that was once slated for demolition but still obstructs the hotel center's main entrance.
Meanwhile, Tatum's family in Oklahoma expressed "surprise" at the Stockholm decision. "Everyone was surprised," said Rick Furmanek, Tatum's brother-in-law and spokesman for the family.
The tribunal found that Americom had unjustifiably diverted funds away from the Radisson Slavjanskaya joint venture and awarded the Russian partners $2.6 million in damages.
However, Furmanek hinted that, despite the high costs of further litigation, Americom may press ahead with its own claim for $35 million in damages in the same arbitration court on the grounds that the city was discriminating against foreign investors.


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It's a beautiful day outside, so you decide to go take a walk. The sun is shining. The neighborhood kids are outside playing (in this scenario all their phones are inside charging). Suddenly, a spider falls onto your arm. You brush it off and continue on with your walk. Then suddenly another lands on your arm. Then another. Soon you look up to see the sky is filled with tiny spiders falling right on top of you. Are you dreaming? Have you been transported into one of Dan Slott's Spidey tales? It's none of those things. You've just encountered the phenomenon known as Spider Rain, as this video from Today I Found Out explains.
Spider Rain is actually caused in part by the act of "ballooning," in which a spider releases a strand of webbing which is caught by the wind, and can carry the spider for, in some instances, thousands of miles. The rain-like form is created when this ballooning is done by millions of spiders at one time. For those of you who can't stand to be within 100 yards of a spider, fear not. Spider Rain mostly occurs in specific parts of Australia. And even though it sounds like something created for a movie, it does have its positive aspects. After a large flood or fire, ballooning spiders are usually the first to return to the area, helping to rebuild the ecosystem.
If you either watched or read Charlotte's Web when you were little, it's pretty cool to know the ending where Charlotte's children are whisked away was based on science, and not fantasy.
You can check out more videos from Today I Found Out on their YouTube channel here.
So what do you think? Is Spider Rain a cool phenomenon, or is it your worst nightmare come to life? Let me know on Twitter @donnielederer or sound off in the comments below.
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- Mecha-spiders have a race!


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The government has given the go-ahead that will see the arrival of Spain's first digital pay TV channel. According to Maria Teresa de la Vega who is the Deputy Prime Minister it was essential to bring in proper regulations for this kind of service which is new to Spain so that it can begin on the right foot.
Mediapro which is a regular free TV broadcaster is said to be happy about the new law that should see it in a position to broadcast football matches live in return for a subscription.
But with the ink not even dry on the new law rival free to air company Prisa has said it will appeal against the new regulations with some haste as analogue signals across Spain are set to be switched off for good in April next year.


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The day will start at 8:30 am we will collect from Gramade village & return you about 6 pm. This trip includes lunch around midday. People can take walking shoes & equipment.
We will go to the village of Smillian. From there we will travel in old fashioned style with the use of very limited horse power!
Either riding or in a hose pulled cart we will travel through the mountain for about 2 hours to the next village Arda.
Which is a picturesque Rodophe village situated in the upper river valley of the Arda. The village by the same name.Arda is surrounded on all sides by mountain peaks, hills and ridges. This charming village is only 3km away From the border with neighboring Greece.
Today the village is becoming more popular as a destination of rural and eco tourism.
We can see how people live there, how they produce their one food. We will have lunch with some local people there at their own house.


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Nokia's first quarter 2013 results include a hefty €150 million (about $196 million) loss instead of a profit. But this represents a significant turnaround from the same figure for 2012 which was booked as a €1.3 billion loss.
The losses were from €5.8 billion ($7.6 billion) in sales, a 20% slide on last year's figure. But among those sales were some 5.6 million units of Nokia's flagship Lumia smartphones…and that's actually up 27% on the previous quarter. That's a significant success for the company and could suggest that its effort to become the third big player in the smartphone market with Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system may finally be getting some traction. It's also the first time Lumia phones have outsold Nokia's Symbian-equipped dumber phones.
The results arrive alongside rumors that Nokia is planning a "phablet" device with a bigger screen (but that doesn't quite place it in the tablet device class) for later in 2013.


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English to Filipino Translation
Note: Meeting Filipino people can be interesting. Filipinos are known for being hospitable. Most Filipinos can understand the English language. Some can respond very well, but many can't. It doesn't always mean that they did not understand what you said, but rather they are just shy or conscious to express themselves in another language. You can express yourself in Tag-lish, a combination of Tagalog and English. It is a common practice among Filipinos to talk in Tag-lish. See below table for examples of Tag-lish.
Some examples are as follows:
|Meeting People
|Good day. / Good noon.
|Magandang araw.
|Good evening.
|Magandang gabi.
|Good morning.
|Magandang umaga.
|Good afternoon
|Magandang tanghali.
|How are you?
|Kumusta ka?
|I am fine.
|Mabuti ako.
|You too.
|Ikaw rin.
|What is your name?
|Ano ang pangalan mo?
|My name is ____(name).
|Ang pangalan ko ay Katalina.
|You look beautiful. (female)
|Ang ganda mo.
|You look handsome. (male)
|Ang guwapo mo.
|Can I join you? (joining one person)
|Puwede bang sumali sa iyo?
|Can I join you? (joining two or more persons)
|Puwede bang sumali sa inyo?
|It is nice to see you.
|Mabuti at nakita kita.
|Can I sit beside you?
|Puwede bang umupo ako sa tabi mo?
|It was nice meeting you.
|Masaya ako na nakilala kita.
|Hope to see you again.
|Sana magkikita tayo ulit.
|Where are you?
|Saan ka?
|Where do you live?
|Saan ka nakatira?
|I would like to meet you.
|Gusto kong magkita tayo.
|When are we going to meet?
|Kailan tayo magkikita?
|Where can we meet?
|Saan tayo magkikita?
|What time are we going to meet?
|Anong oras tayo magkikita?
|I would like to meet your friend.
|Gusto kong makilala ang kaibigan mo.
|I would like you to meet my friend.
|Gusto kong ipakilala ang kaibigan ko.
|I would like to know you better.
|Gusto kong makilala kita ng mabuti.
|I don't know.
|Hindi ko alam.
|I know you.
|Kilala kita.
|Who are we going to meet?
|Sino ang mga makikilala natin?
|Goodbye; Farewell.
|Take care.
|Conversation using Taglish
|Pag-uusap na gamit ang Tag-lish
|Where is the airport?
|Saan ang airport?
|Where is the embassy?
|Saan ang embassy?
|I miss you.
|Miss kita.
|Where is the restaurant?
|Saan ang restaurant?
|Where is the rest room?
|Saan ang rest room?
|Can I use your computer?
|Puwedeng mahiram ang computer mo?
|Do you have a bag?
|Mayroon ka bang bag?
|Please give this to her.
|Please, pakibigay naman ito sa kanya.
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SCCADVASA Names General Consel
Jan 08, 2018 12:55PM
By Kathleen Maris
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) announced that Patricia Ravenhorst has been named as the
agency's general counsel. In addition, she will be building a statewide legal
assistance program will provide training and assistance for contract attorneys
who will represent survivors of domestic and sexual violence who are receiving
services from SCCADVASA's network of member organizations.
"This program is an exciting expansion of the range of services available to survivors as they navigate multiple systems on their path to healing," said Sara Barber, executive director of SCCADVASA. "One of the most serious gaps identified by the Domestic Violence Task Force under Former Governor Haley was the lack of representation for victims in family court. Our aim with this initiative is to develop a holistic legal program that provides support for survivors of both sexual and domestic violence as they seek to address their complex and varied needs."
Prior to joining SCCADVASA, Ravenhorst served as the director and attorney of the SC Victim Assistance Network's (SCVAN) Immigrant Victim Program, where she established the organization's specialized legal and supportive services to immigrant survivors of crime and the SC Statewide Immigrant Victim Coalition, which brings together professionals throughout the state working with immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. She currently serves on the SC Human Trafficking Task Force and the Upstate Human Trafficking Task Force.
This program has been made possible by a grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation.
About SCCADVASA:
SCCADVASA's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence in South Carolina and beyond through engaging individuals and communities in advocacy, collaboration, and education. SCCADVASA advocates for the transformative social change that will result in a society free of violence, work to implement policy changes that support survivors, and provide education and technical assistance to build the capacity of its members, allied organizations, and communities to provide trauma-informed and survivor-centered services.


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Christian Ministry Scholarship
Accelerated path to your Pastoral Bachelor's & Master's Degree
The Christian Ministry Scholarship is a unique program designed for young adults who sense a call to full-time ministry. Students accepted into this program will have the opportunity to earn both their bachelor's and master's degree while building a professional network and receiving financial aid! This initiative provides the flexibility for both on-campus and online students to combine an undergraduate and graduate degree.
Crown's Christian Ministry Scholarship helps students:
- Accelerate their training so they can earn their bachelor's and master's in just 5 years
- Save between $9,000 – $18,000 in graduate tuition costs by completing graduate school in 1 year
- Pursue an M.A. in Christian Studies or Master of Divinity
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- B.S. in Child and Family Ministry
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As an added benefit, students who meet the Christian Ministry Scholarship criteria will be eligible to receive additional scholarships of $500 – $1,000 per semester.
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In my last post I talked about how important it is for boards to pay attention to financial ratios and I provided a dashboard to keep track of the most important ratios. It is also important to follow the trends in these financial rations. Are they getting better or worse? To that end I am providing another dashboard called Ratio_Charts that board members can use to track the historic trends in the most important ratios, looking back three years, on a monthly basis. We want to look at the historic data side-by-side in order to detect possible seasonal changes. Each ratio has its own chart (in this dashboard 12 charts), with all three years are represented including the current year, up to the current month.
I came up with 12 small charts that look like the one below representing the Delinquency Ratio. The oldest data in this example is for the year 2013 (light beveled gray) and is in the background, while 2014 (beveled green) is in front of 2013. The green is 65% transparent, allowing 2013 to still be seen. The current data (2015) is a bright red line.
Below you can see what all twelve charts on the dashboard look like. If PowerPoint is being used to display the charts, it might be easier to read if it is broken up into two pages of six charts each.
First pick a years in the "Current Year" cell. The year chosen will need at least two previous years of data in the "Ratio_History" sheet.
Each chart has a number (1-12). The description column cells are drop down boxes that are linked to the Ratio_History sheet. Next you can adjust the Y axis scale for the highest and lowest numbers for each chart. Over to the far right are the actual highs and lows for the Y axis, to help you determine which scale to select.
Next, you have the choice of formatting each chart either as a percent or dollars. After new data are entered, click the appropriate "Update" button to update that chart.
The Ratio_History sheet will accept data in any yellow cell. When adding data for the first time, start with a 1/31/???? date. The dates will automatically expand to the end of each month from that point on. Data can formatted either as a percentage or dollar amounts.
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Telšiai region
Key facts
The region's economic engine is the oil refinery – "ORLEN Lietuva". This company, located in Mažeikiai, is the biggest producer of petrol products in the Baltic States.
The presence of the oil industry has led to the development of the metal working and machinery industries.
The region is home to the two largest domestic dairy brands — Žemaitijos pienas and Pieno žvaigždės — producing products that cover the entire scope of dairy production. Regional competence is so high that the local brand Ingman has recently been purchased by Unilever.
Lithuania's largest fish processing and fish, surimi, and culinary product manufacturer, Vičiūnai Group, has established its largest manufacturing plants in Plunge district, where there is a large talent pool of experienced fish processing professionals.
Industrial competences
Oil processing
Gasolines, diesel fuels, fuel oil, jet fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, bitumen, and elemental sulphur.
Dairy, fish and meat products.
Wood and furniture
Upholstered furniture, solid oak and veneered oak furniture.
Metal processing and machinery
Starters and alternators, agriculture machinery, household equipment, polished wire, nails, and fitting parts.
Labour pool
Labour pool
Unemployment rate
748 Eur/month
Region average salary


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CDC recently released its latest findings from the U.S. Zika Pregnancy Registry (USZPR) on Zika virus infection in pregnant women and infants, which highlight the importance of prevention and early care. Additionally, CDC has released additional considerations for evaluating and managing infants with possible congenital Zika virus infection.
Zika virus infection during pregnancy is a cause of microcephaly and other serious brain defects; however, the full range of potential health problems that Zika virus infection during pregnancy may cause is not yet known. Healthcare providers need information to appropriately evaluate and manage patients with possible Zika virus infection.
During this COCA Call, clinicians will learn about the latest findings from the USZPR and updated CDC clinical guidance to assist in caring for these patients based on currently available data.
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BNC and Klarna wins nomination for the Swedish Content Awards2019 / 04 / 17
Today, it was announced that Brand New Content is nominated at the Swedish Content Awards (SCA) for the work with our customer Klarna Bank.
BNC and Klarna are one of the finalists in the category "Finance and Insurance" for the work with "Klarna Knowledge", an editorial driven website within klarna.com.
SCA is awarded annually to Sweden's best practice in content marketing. In 2016, BNC won the award for "Vardagspuls" with our client Arla in the prestigeous category "Best B2C".
This years winners will be presented May 16 at an Award ceremony at the Eric Ericson Hall in Stockholm.
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Trader – it's a hard life!
Parisians are known the world over for their warm welcoming open arms attitude towards one another, tourists, out-of-town folk and Americans.
For example, next time you visit a bank in Paris you should expect nothing less than the king of tramp town himself to be greeting you as you approach.


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What to watch while you get stripped of your Miss Teen Louisiana crown ... • MLB: World Series, Game 1: Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays (8:00 p.m., ET) Do you think now is a good time to approach the boss about a raise? [Fox] • Movie: "Old School" (8:00 p.m., ET) Good talk. I'll see you out there. [TNT] • Series: "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" Marathon (8:00 p.m., ET) Who are we kidding here? If you're not watching baseball, you better be reading a book or something. [TBS]
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Apple Has An Amazing New App But You Can't Have It
The new Apple Watch app will not be available in the UAE
An exciting new app called Walkie Talkie, which as the name suggests, will allow Apple Watch users to communicate directly with each, will sadly not be available to users in the UAE, according to Apple.
The app was announced at Apple's World Wide Developers event and will be rolled out when Apple's WatchOS 5 software launches this Fall. The app will allow Watch users to talk directly to other Watch users when devices are connected to Wifi or a cellular data connection.
Sadly, according to Gulf News, Apple will not be releasing the app in the UAE because of the same regulatory issues that prevent them from launching its FaceTime app in the country. Both Walkie Talkie and FaceTime use Voice Over Internet Protocol, which in the UAE can only be offered by a licensed telecom (in other words, Etisalat and Du). It's the same reason we can't access Skype in the UAE.
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ITV2 – Monday 9th April 2018 – 10pm
Currently available to watch NOW on the ITV Hub
Created and written by: Sam Leifer and Tom Basden
Directed by: Sam Leifer
"Plebs die sometimes, boo-bloody-hoo!"
It's always a pity when a popular show loses one of its leads, and with Joel Fry off chasing ghosts and missing girls in supernatural BBC drama Requiem, I feared a Plebs without cocksure optimist and vital ingredient Stylax Eurisces would be like Red Dwarf without Arnold J. Rimmer – and we all know how successful that wasn't in series VII!
Thankfully, with creators and writing team Sam Leifer and Tom Basden still sandalled-up and game for comedy combat in the arena, this fourth series of the hilariously anachronistic ancient Rome-set sitcom retains the same colourful, modern verve and high quality which made the first three series such bit hits, even if there are big changes to the status quo this time around.
"The Accident" does a superb job of easing the audience into this potentially jarring conversion with a respectful send-off for the most spunky pleb, plus returning characters aplenty (Doon Mackichan, Karl Theobald, Tom Davis). Shit slave Grumio (Ryan Sampson) spends this series opener "going to seed" while straight man and Grumio's lax owner Marcus (Tom Rosenthal) attempts to get justice for Stylax's untimely end from the crooked construction site owner (Robert Lindsay) responsible for dropping a ten-tonne slab on his best mate's 'fro.
boy man Aurelius (Basden) displays some worrying similarities to Tim Key's psychopath Mushki from series two's "The New Slave" in his desperate bid to impress enough to become Marcus and Grumio's new roomie, but despite initial – and thoroughly validated – reservations, Marcus eventually plumps to welcome vain builder and "murdering twat" Jason (Jonathan Pointing) into the fold.
Newly jobless and in lieu of monetary compensation for Stylax's death, the new lead trio find themselves gifted a rather smelly pay off in the form of an abandoned toilet block – but they have grand plans for this literal shit hole. With a slick plot and contemporary (often filthy) humour, on the strength of "The Accident" series four looks set to be as laugh-out-loud hilarious as ever, even if I can't see shallow Jason making much of a mark.
That said, having already waved goodbye to Marcus's next door neighbour and love interest (plus her interfering slave) from not only series one and two, but also series three newcomer Delphine, too, the show continues to prove itself remarkably resilient to cast shake ups, and as long as it remains this ballsy and funny, I am happy to continue saying "salve" to the Plebs for many more series to come!
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Moroccan Tagine, 2-1/2 Quart, Marine @ The Moroccan tagine is the traditional cooking vessel of the slowly simmered, heavily seasoned cuisines of North Africa. The distinctive cone-shaped lid promotes natural steam circulation to keep beef, lamb and other meats perfectly tender and exceptionally flavorful. And because it's crafted of durable cast […]
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On Sunday we decided to visit the village of St Jacobs, at the heart of Mennonite country. It is less than 100 kilometres from where we are, so it was a relatively short and pleasant drive.
The village is rather small, it has one main commercial street, 5 or 6 blocks long, lined with tourist traps, I mean shops. We wandered about, did some shopping (I found the jumper of my dreams, wool lined with fleece fabric) and proceeded to Stone Crock, a much touted restaurant said to serve up real Canadian food. In a nutshell, they don't. Their food is really bad: dry chicken, hacked roast beef (instead of carved), schnitzels so thin I could only taste the Crisco they were fried in, and so on. The only redeeming feature was their cherry pie, but I wondered whether the filling came from a can.
After such delectable lunch, we set off in search of Mennonites. Well, that's not entirely true, we just wanted to see the countryside, which is very pretty. We managed to spot Mennonite farms thanks to the buggies parked outside the outbuildings. Since it really is rude to take photos without permission, we stopped the car a good distance from one of the farms and stealthily took a couple of pictures with the help of a super duper zoom.


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New breweries abound in Las Cruces—and a new university program will ensure it stays that way.
Tag - Breweries
You get way more than beer at Comanche Creek Brewing, in Eagle Nest.
New Mexico has over 88 breweries in operation and the list keeps growing.
Tags: Beer, Beer & Wine, Beer Guide, Craft Beers, Local Beers, New Mexico Beers, Breweries, Brewing, Icebox Brewing, Las Cruces, Lost Hiker Brewing, Ruidoso, Cloudcroft Brewing, Cloudcroft, Brew Lab 101, Rio Rancho, Cantero Brewing, Albuquerque, Differential Brewing, Corrales, Red River Brewing, Red River
Native New Mexican hops, called neomexicanus, are coming to a brewery near you.
Cory Campbell's canvas is the 4.8-by-8-inch sticker label on La Cumbre Brewery's seasonal pint cans.
Albuquerque's Sixty-Six Acres is a winning new restaurant.
Categories: April 2019, Cuisine, Travel
Beer yoga is taking off in New Mexico.
Categories: December 2018, Go. See. Do.
Tags: Yoga, Beer, Beer & Wine, Craft Beers, Yoga Beer, Albuquerque, Breweries
A new brewery floods Red River with good times.
Categories: October 2018, Red River, Eat & Drink
Tags: Beer, Beer & Wine, New Mexico Beers, Craft Beers, Breweries, Red River, Eat & Drink


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As a cooperative, our United Power employees always pay close attention to the needs of our members. Finding ways to better serve our members is a priority at every employee level – and a goal we as a cooperative continue to strive for. Late last year, a group of employees participating in a leadership program were challenged with finding the best way to better serve our members. Their solution – the addition of another facility located in the west side of our territory.
In the May United Newsline, we announced the purchase of the 130,000 square foot facility located east of I-25, just south of Highway 119. Expanding the cooperative's footprint in our territory bubbled up from the ideas of those particular employees – who spent hours upon hours researching, discussing and working together to produce a detailed plan for the possibility of another facility. The employee team focused on the benefits of increased visibility, better member access, community outreach, shorter response time during outages and the need for more space that a building on the west side of our territory would provide.
It's no secret Colorado's population is on the rise – and United Power is located in the apex of that growth. Located near I-25 and other major highways including Highway 52 and Highway 119, the new facility will provide additional presence needed in an area that is experiencing major growth. A centralized presence in our plains territory will be critical in meeting the needs and demands of our members located in one of the fastest growing areas of Colorado.
Member Access
As our territory grows in population, access to our offices is even more essential. Providing an additional office location in the west side of our territory will create better convenience for members living in that area.
Community Outreach
Connecting with our communities we serve is a priority at United Power and one of the Seven Cooperative Principles. By growing our presence with an additional facility, we're able to expand our outreach efforts more than ever. As the communities in our territory continue to grow, United Power will continue to be a partner and provide support for our members.
Shorter Response Time
A facility in the midst of a high growth area allows United Power to safely and more efficiently respond to outages, line extension and maintenance activities. By responding from the new facility, crews will avoid 27 stoplights they normally would be faced with if responding from our Brighton headquarters. The location provides our crews with easy access to major highways: I-25, Highway 7, Highway 119, Highway 52 and Highway 66. The quicker we can respond, the quicker the lights turn on.
More Company Space
Built in 2006, the Brighton headquarters was designed for 10 years of future employee growth. Since 2006, United Power has added approximately 2.5 employees per year to keep up with the demands of our growing cooperative. As the number of employees increases, it becomes harder to find space to house them. By expanding to another facility, employees will have their needs met and space freed up at our Brighton headquarters location can be used for more training and storage. United Power's corporate headquarters will remain in Brighton. Since taking possession of the new facility on April 25th United Power is now beginning the process of designing the interior of the building, which will also incorporate input from employees. We are also in the process of acquiring an adjacent plot of undeveloped land, which would allow for additional on-site material storage and expanded parking.
Capital Dollars Help Fund Purchase
Proceeds from substation transfers from United Power to Tri-State Generation and Transmission, our wholesale electricity provider, helped fund a large portion of the $8.76 million purchase of the new facility. United Power sold equipment on these substations of 115 kV or higher to TriState. The capital dollars made from the sales were redistributed to acquire the new facility. This reinvestment of capital will serve all members for years to come.


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MyStory Mondays 7-17-17
MyStory Mondays is a weekly digest of our latest posts.
We are all done for the semester, but we are going to go back in time and share some posts that, we hope, will be useful to our new Danes!
New Danes – Make sure to complete your course request form and register for Orientation at www.albany.edu/welcome.
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Making Major Plans
This week, we share stories about how students have selected their majors. Some students enter UAlbany 100% sure about their plans and then they discover pathways, they had never imagined. Some enter sure and, after taking classes in their respective fields, discover, that the major was not what they thought. Some enter and graduate with the same majors they intended to pursue; and some are totally undecided. Whoever you are, there is a place for you to grow and thrive at UAlbany in preparation for your next steps. Continue reading "MyStory Mondays 7-17-17"
Transfer Tuesdays VI
Our Next Transfer Advisement Day is Tuesday, August 1.
Will You Be There?
Welcome to UAlbany!
As you are preparing to begin the next leg of your academic journey here, we want to share some useful and fun information to help you transition to your new educational home.
Every Tuesday, we will share one or two personal stories from our transfer students, along with information from advisors that we think would be helpful.
It is always a great day to be a Great Dane!
The Advisement Services Center Team
Make sure to check out the Welcome Page. The Welcome Page has information about housing, registration, health forms, billing and more. Please MAKE SURE to submit all of your health information before August 1.
Are YOU Coming to one of our Transfer Advising Days?
June 20 | August 1 | August 22 | August 24
If not, you may miss out on the
August 25 Transfer Orientation!
This does not apply if you have already
connected with your academic advisor
and have made your schedule.
Christie Allen
Transfer Student
BSW – Class of 2014
MSW – Class of 2015
Major: Social Welfare
I left my first career in the corporate world to pursue my dream of becoming a social worker. Social work offers a depth and breadth of experience that many other careers can't offer. I care deeply about the well-being of others and as a professional social worker, I can be utilized as a change agent to make a difference in another person's life.
As a returning adult student, it isn't easy to manage a family, finances, and college. My family supported my journey back to college and encouraged me to relentlessly pursue my dream of becoming a social worker. I am grateful for their support but also the financial sacrifice that they were willing to make to help me achieve my educational goals.
I was overwhelmed when I first came to UAlbany. I didn't know how to navigate the services available here. The university is rich with resources! I strongly encourage you to meet with your advisor and ask questions. They will strive to help you. I know that when I felt overwhelmed, I went and spoke with my advisor and she was a light in the fog! She listened, cared, and provided contact information for people who were relevant to my success at the university. I couldn't have done it without her!
If you are a student who struggling, first take a deep breath and say to yourself, "I am not alone." UAlbany is committed to helping all students achieve academic and personal success. Don't hesitate to meet with your advisor. They are here to help you. Your education is your responsibility. Own it! If you need help don't be afraid to say so. I encourage you to reach out to other students and form study groups. If you are struggling, you may want to utilize the Counseling Center. There are counselors available to help you navigate your difficulties and bring back hope!
I would recommend that new students research services and resources available at UAlbany before you start classes. Before I started my first semester, I explored the Uptown Campus. I strongly recommend that you know how to navigate the campus. Know where you are going before your first day of class so that you feel more confident navigating around the college and can relax and enjoy your college experience. Remember to utilize your instructor's office hours; they want to help you be successful. Remember, this is your educational experience. You must take ownership of it. Talk to people, ask questions, and embrace your learning. College isn't easy but it is worth it. Remember, never ever give up. You will be graduating before you know it!


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Crowns Make a Comeback - Wedding Tiaras
Planning 101 • 6th December 2013
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The tiara is an example of some the earliest jewellery worn in Europe (early crowns and coronets were worn in ancient times as a regal version of the laurel wreath worn by Apollo). At this time they were designed by taking inspiration from nature; flowers, leaves or feathers crafted from gold and precious stones. They have since become a symbol of beauty and power and became forever intertwined with the idea of marriage due to its symbolism.
By brides wearing tiaras or crowns on their wedding day it was symbolic of the marriage and really a rite of passage. This custom was established by the beginning of the 16th Century in the UK. Only married women could wear tiaras and it represented the end of an innocent maidenhood and the start of married life.
The design of a tiara could even carry a hidden meaning, as in the Victorian times different flowers were a code for love messages and tiaras were often crafted with a floral theme to carry this code. A tiara designed with Laurel leaves would mean triumph of love and if set in diamonds would represent love for eternity, whilst roses meant every aspect of love and set in rubies would mean passion.
From our point of view this revival in the tiara is just wonderful - it allows us to design fabulous statement pieces - and to advise brides on their own secret messages - or exactly the right style for their big day.
For brides having the traditional wedding (castle or stately home) and regal dress we recommend vintage style crowns; tiaras designed with inspiration from antique Regency and Victorian styles. Ancient Grecian designs can look just wonderful with floaty dresses for an overseas beach wedding, whilst contemporary creations look perfect with more modern dress styles. Abstract tiaras with plenty of sparkles are the best match with heavily encrusted bridal gowns and for sparkling winter weddings. Tiaras can even be worn effectively with a 1920's style wedding dress - whilst most brides reach for the Art Deco clip, it can look much more original to wear a crown but over the brow just as women in the Jazz era were doing.
So there really is a tiara for every type of wedding. My advice would also be that brides can wear decorative clips or Alice bands at other times in their lives but the only time that you can really wear a tiara is the wedding day - so why not make the most of the opportunity as there is nothing better than putting on the tiara as the last finishing touch before walking down the aisle. It's also really nice to be able to have a family tiara after to be able to pass down to a daughter on her wedding day.
So the tiara really seems to be the bridal accessory of the moment, they have re-emerged as the front-runner for brides everywhere, which makes perfect sense. They have always represented glamour and majesty so they will of course make any bride feel special on the most important day of their lives.


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Collaboration with other stakeholders
In pursuing its objectives, HOTREC also maintains close relations with other interest groups. This dialogue enables the participants to coordinate their views on issues of common interest and multiply their influence in EU policy making.
Cooperation with other business organisations:
Participation in alliances withother business representatives:
The Network of European Private Entrepreneurs in the Tourism Sector
October 2014
NET Event to call for a tourism Intergroup at the European Parliament
November 2015
The European hospitality sector commits to the UNTWO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
November 2016
HOTREC & UEAPME event co-hosted by MEP Karas and MEP Ujhelyi, with participation of European Parliament President Tajani
July 2017
Travel and tourism sector unites behind Tourism for Growth and Jobs Manifesto during a meeting with President Tajani


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05 January 2015
Day 51 / 104 - Candy Land Multiplication
Even though they won't admit it, my children still love Candy Land. We have used the concept of the game for so many learning adventures throughout the years.
Naturally, since they have outgrown the typical way to play the game, today we turned our game board into multiplication review. We wrote the numbers 1 - 15 on the colored squares on the board. We wrote the numbers 1 - 15 on the cards. We played a normal game of Candy Land reviewing our times tables as we played. In order to advance to the colored square drawn, my children needed to multiply the number on the card by the number on the square they were advancing to. If a double-squared card was drawn, two multiplication problems were solved.
Much fun was had with Candy Land (and math) today !!
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Official images of the all-new Air Jordan 33.
The Air Jordan 33 will hit retailers once again tomorrow, November 29, in an all-black colorway perfect for the winter months ahead.
According to Nike, the "Utility Blackout" Air Jordan 33 is inspired by the brand's history of stealth-inspired colorways. With the exception of red stitching and an icey blue sole, it's all black and ready to hit the court.
(Image courtesy of Nike)
The Air Jordan 33 is the first Air Jordan basketball shoe to feature Nike's FastFit technology. FastFit removes laces and introduces an all-new system for containment on the court, an innovation designed to provide ultimate lockdown.
"Flight has always been part of our Jordan DNA," says Jordan Brand Vice President of Design David Creech. "Our team considered the utility-led design of space flight suits and used that inspiration to help craft the AJ XXXIII. Like those suits, the shoe features visible technology designed for function, but that also becomes a staple style element."
How FastFit works, according to Jordan Brand:
- Loops on the tongue and heel allow easier entry
- The tightening system activates its cables with a single tug of the forefoot strap, creating a full 360-lockdown
- Eject by pulling the side loops to release the cables
Like all of the Jordan models post the AJ30, the 33 also features subtle design cues from the past. The window to the tightening system mimics the original Air window, and the use of "Nike Air" on the heel tab is a reflection of the III, IV, V and VI. The extra-large tongue is also the perfect canvas for a Jumpman — just as it was when Tinker Hatfield debuted the logo on the Air Jordan 3.


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Contemporary Windmills - Original Oil Painting of Windmills - Desert Windmill - Contemporary Art - Energy Art - Modern Home Art
"Contemporary Windmills" | 9" x12" | Oil on canvas panel
Available at KimVanDerHoek.com
©2015 by Kim VanDerHoek
This one had me stumped for a few months. I blocked it in about six months ago with a colorful underpainting and then got sidetracked by Plein Air painting events and general life stuff. So, this one sat around my studio for a while and each time I passed it I'd think, "I've got to finish that one before I forget where I was going with it."
At the time I had a clear idea of what I wanted to do to it once the underpainting was dry and I even painted a small sketch which I was happy with, but in the end my sketch didn't translate into a larger piece. In my ongoing quest to experiment, I tried painting the sky orange to see if I could get a warm color to work in that area. Unfortunately, the orange sky dominated the painting and not in a good way. Sometimes I need to break the rules though just to see what happens in this case I'm glad I gave it a shot even though it didn't pan out. What it left me with was an exciting underpainting and I really like how it peeks through the sky now.
The windmills also went through some changes. Starting out a light gray and looking too white and bright with the orange sky behind them the windmills appeared disconnected from the sky and lacked atmosphere. I tried softening their edges and streaking my brush through them which helped but still didn't solve the problem. In the end I needed to change the color of the windmills but only after I had painted in the new yellow/blue sky. Instead of their original light gray I changed their color to a light yellow with a hint of blue in it to integrate them into the sky. Their hard edges had to be softened again and I liked the sense of movement I got the first time around when I streaked my brush through them so I repeated that effect.
The other areas of the painting didn't change a whole lot from my initial sketch, although I did keep the drips on the right side of the painting because it's one of the few times I've gotten them to work. A lot of edges were softened throughout too. It was quite a ride painting this piece.
As someone obscure master painter somewhere in an exotic European country once said long ago, "There is a lesson in every painting," or in this case, more than one.


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When it comes to applying to private schools, New Yorkers often have to learn to live with rejection. Some who were accepted early at Avenues, the new for-profit school set to open in Chelsea in 2012, face a different problem: They are being actively pursued.
In a letter to one family whose children were accepted but declined to enroll, the school's president, Alan Greenberg, explained in great detail — three single-spaced pages — why they were making a big mistake.
"This is going to be the most important new school ever opened," Mr. Greenberg wrote, "anywhere in the world." He called the administration of the school, to serve kindergarten to grade 12, "the most talented leadership team ever," and said there was little comparison between Avenues and the schools the children were currently attending, which he described as "fine."
"I don't in any way mean this to be demeaning," he wrote. "But I would not be forthcoming or truthful if I did not say there is absolutely no comparison."
The letter was shared with The New York Times on the condition it not be published in full and the family not be identified.
A destination Web site for news, data and conversation about schools in New York City.
Avenues is the brainchild of Chris Whittle, the founder of Edison Schools, a company that tried to make money from privatizing public school management. Eventually, he plans to open 20 campuses around the world.
The school broke ranks with other New York City private schools and instituted an early admission process: more than 1,200 students have already applied for the planned 1,300 spaces; according to the letter to the family, many were turned away, including 100 kindergarten applicants. "We could have completely filled "K" two times over just from our early admissions applications," it said, "not counting the many hundreds of applications we will undoubtedly receive in regular admissions."
Mr. Greenberg couched his courting of the family as concern for their children's welfare. "More than anything we hope that you will conclude that this is in your children's interest, as we all care deeply about the impact we can make on our student's lives," he wrote. "By the way, it should be clear our motives are not economic."
(The tuition rate has not yet been set, but it is expected to be near $40,000 a year.)
The letter went on to refer to Avenues as one of the very few top-tier school offerings anywhere downtown, though the school does not yet exist. Also without evidence is Mr. Greenberg's prediction that the children's chance of acceptance in the future is "just about nil" since demand will be so great. Most top schools reject 30 kindergarten applicants for every one they take, he noted.
In an interview, Mr. Greenberg said few families received such letters, which were personalized with the children's names and current schools. "It had to be a family we knew well and we thought the applicant would be a fabulous applicant for Avenues," he said, adding that the school wanted these applicants to return to meet again with the school's leaders and reconsider.
After all, Avenues' early applications "represent more than any new school in history," according to the letter. When asked the source of the statement, Mr. Greenberg said it was Avenues' research on New York City schools — though most of them open with only a few grades, not 12, making such comparisons tricky. "To our knowledge," he said, the assertion was accurate. "Could there possibly be one in India? Maybe."
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