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Organizations Sally Brown Has Worked With
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
Actors Theatre of Louisville (ATL) was founded in 1964 and designated in 1974 the state theatre of Kentucky. In 1972, ATL established a complex in the old Bank of Louisville building and adjacent Myers-Thompson Display building in downtown Louisville. Architect Harry Weese melded the two diverse structures and constructed the 637-seat Pamela Brown Auditorium.
In 1976, Actors Theatre inaugurated the Humana Festival of New American Plays, an annual showcase of new theatrical work, underwritten since 1979 by the Humana Foundation. ATL has produced more than 300 Humana Festival plays, representing the work of more than 200 playwrights. In June of 1980, Actors Theatre became the second theater to receive the Special Tony Award as an outstanding nonprofit resident theater.
Interviewed in the documentary: Alexander Sandy Spear, executive director
Americans for Alaska
Americans for Alaska is a project created by the Alaska Conservation Foundation to protect Alaskas wilderness heritagein particular, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In 1980, it was instrumental in gaining congressional approval of the Alaska National Interest Lands Act, which created 100 million acres of new national parks and refuges. It is made up of scientists, politicians, philanthropists, artists, actors, and other concerned leaders who lobby the government and numerous agencies to secure the protection of Alaskan wilderness and advance true energy security.
Interviewed in the documentary: Larry Rockefeller
Bellarmine University
Bellarmine is an independent liberal arts college opened on October 3, 1950 under the sponsorship of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. In 1968, Bellarmine merged with Ursuline College and became an independent college with a self-perpetuating governing board.
In 2000, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution from Bellarmine College to Bellarmine University to reflect its true status as a Masters I university. Bellarmine University now is made up of the Bellarmine College of Arts and Sciences, the Donna and Allan Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the W. Fielding Rubel School of Business, the Annsley Frazier Thornton School of Education, and the new School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
On April 9, 1997, the College dedicated the W.L. Lyons Brown Library. Built at a cost of $10 million, the library is the realization of a dream of 20 years and stands as a visible symbol of the centrality of teaching and learning at Bellarmine.
Interviewed in the documentary: Dr. Joseph McGowan, president
Brown-Forman Corporation
The Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine and spirits business, was founded in 1870. George Garvin Brown, a young pharmaceuticals salesman in Louisville, had the novel idea of selling top-grade whiskey in sealed glass bottles. Out of his idea grew a company that in fiscal year 2005 had sales of $2.7 billion, of which $2.1 billion was accounted for by sales of wines and spirits.
Brown-Forman is a diversified producer and marketer of consumer products. Through Brown-Forman Beverages Worldwide, Brown-Forman produces and markets many of the best-known wines and spirits in the world, including Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniels, Canadian Mist, Southern Comfort, and Korbel Calilfornia Champagne.
Interviewed in the documentary: Owsley Brown II, chairman and CEO
The Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting Americas most important landscapes and waterways, working across all 50 states to preserve each regions unique natural, cultural, and historic heritage. Committed to effectiveness, efficiency, and a balance between environmental and economic priorities, the Conservation Fund is helping to pioneer a new, results-driven environmentalism, promoting economic development and environmental protection by using market-based approaches to find real estate solutions.
Since 1985, the Conservation Fund and its partners have protected more than 5 million acres, including wildlife habitat, working landscapes, rivers and wetlands, and community open space. The Fund is recognized by both Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy as the nations top environmental nonprofit, owing partly to the its 1% fund-raising costs and 96% program allocation.
The Conservation Fund helps local and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations acquire property from willing sellers to protect open space, wildlife habitat, public recreation areas, river corridors, and historic places. The group also works with communities, forest and chemical companies, developers, and ranchers to demonstrate sustainable practices that balance economic and environmental goals.
The Conservation Fund also serves as a national resource for environmental organizations by providing financial resources, technical assistance, and formal training to land conservation professionals.
Interviewed in the documentary: Patrick Noonan, chairman emeritus
Environmental Defense
Environmental Defense is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, representing more than 400,000 members, dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people. The organization brings together experts in science, law, and economics to tackle complex environmental issues that affect the oceans, air, natural resources, and species of the world.
In addition to publishing reports, Environmental Defense produces print and e-mail newsletters, web pages, fact sheets and educational materials, and business practices that can help sustain and improve the environment. It receives less than 1% of its financial support from corporate donors and accepts no payments from corporate partners.
Interviewed in the documentary: Fred Krupp, president
Locust Grove
Locust Grove in Louisville is a National Historic Landmark on 55 acres of the original 694-acre farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in 1790. George Rogers Clark spent the last nine years of his life at Locust Grove, from 1809 until his death in 1818. Locust Grove also hosted three U.S. presidentsMonroe, Jackson, and Taylorand was a stopping point for famed explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (Georges younger brother) upon their return from their expedition to the Pacific. In addition, Locust Grove was home to numerous enslaved African Americans who lived and worked on the farm and contributed to its success. Locust Grove tells the story of George Rogers Clark, early Kentucky history, western expansion, and everyday life on the frontier.
Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation
The Waterfront Development Corporation was created in 1986 to oversee waterfront development efforts along the Ohio River in Louisville. The corporations three-part mission includes oversight of the design and construction of Waterfront Park, operation of the park/event coordination, and park maintenance.
Phase I of Waterfront Park, approximately 55 acres, was dedicated on July 4, 1999. The park is heavily used on a daily basis, averaging more than 1.5 million visitors per year. Phase II of the park opened on June 10, 2004, adding approximately 17 acres, including the Adventure Playground, a café plaza, the Brown-Forman amphitheater, docks for transient boaters, and an area for a new rowing facility.
Construction on Phase III began in late spring 2005. It will cover 13 acres and include a pedestrian walkway across the river and more lawn areas.
Interviewed in the documentary: David Karem, director
National Parks Conservation Association
The National Parks Conservation Association works every day to ensure that Americas landscape gets the vital care and support it deserves, in perpetuity, by advocating for the national parks and National Park Service, educating decision-makers about the importance of preserving parks, convincing members of Congress to uphold laws that protect parks, and assessing the health and management of national parks.
The NPCA is an independent, nonpartisan lobbythe only independent membership organization dedicated to protecting the park system. In 85 years, the NPCA has grown to represent 300,000 members through its Washington, DC headquarters and 12 regional and field offices.
Interviewed in the documentary: Tom Kiernan, president
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a leading nonprofit international organization dedicated to preserving the diversity of life on Earth. Its mission is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The organization works closely with partners, corporations, and communities using a collaborative, science-based approach.
Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy works in all 50 states and 27 countries, protecting more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of river. The conservancy has one million members, 1,500 dedicated volunteers, 3,200 employees, and 720 scientists.
Interviewed in the documentary: Jim Aldrich, vice president/state director of Kentucky Nature Conservancy
Natural Resources Defense Council
The NRDC is one of the nations most effective environmental action organizations, using law, science, and the support of one million members and online activists to protect the planets wildlife and wild places. Worth magazine has named the NRDC one of Americas best charities.
Typical recent activities have included opposing the siting of power plants and industrial facilities in environmentally vulnerable areas, opposing efforts to strip environmental protections from wetlands, and legal action to force the government to revise mercury pollution rules for chlorine manufacturers. The NRDC involves itself with more than 200 lawsuits a year.
Interviewed in the documentary: John Adams, founding director
River Fields
River Fields is a nonprofit organization founded in 1959 by Archibald Cochran to monitor the use and development of the Ohio River. The organization monitors the Army Corps of Engineers permits along the river, keeps abreast of the activities of the Jefferson County Planning Commission, and helps citizens address river-related issues.
In the 1970s and 80s, River Fields funded the protection of the Caperton Swamp area and the conversion of its 23 acres from commercial use to open green space. It is now a wildlife sanctuary.
Interviewed in the documentary: Meme Sweets Runyon, executive director
Scenic Kentucky
Scenic Kentucky is the state affiliate of Scenic America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the scenic character of Americas communities and countryside. Scenic Kentucky works at the local, state, and federal levels to protect the scenic heritage of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Scenic Kentucky helps citizens and elected officials take charge of their communities futureshow they want their Commonwealth to look and how to achieve a vision. The group advocates for local, state, and federal laws that help protect and enhance distinctive community character. It also fights to reduce billboard blight in Kentucky, promote sensitive highways solutions, and ensure mitigation of the visual impact of telecommunication towers.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, near Harrodsburg in Mercer County, is a model for historic preservation where visitors may see, touch, and feel an important part of our countrys heritage. The restored village is a living history museum where the tangible reminders of an extraordinary life are preserved. The self-guided walking tour includes 14 restored buildings where skilled artisans work at 19th-century trades and historic farming brings the past to life. Daily demonstrations include broom making, spinning, weaving, coopering, domestic work, woodworking, farm work, and gardening. Shaker Village also encompasses the Centre Family Dwelling, an extensive collection of original Shaker furniture and household items from the 19th century.
Shaker Village also offers public riverboat excursions along the scenic Kentucky River Palisades aboard its authentic sternwheeler Dixie Belle. The 149-passenger riverboat takes passengers along a stretch of river with high limestone cliffs and untouched natural beauty. During these one-hour trips, the Dixie Belle passes under High Bridge, an engineering marvel built in 1877.
Interviewed in the documentary: Alex G. Campbell Jr., retired chairman of the Shakertown Board of Directors
Transylvania University
Transylvania University in Lexington is a small liberal arts college founded in 1780. Its name means across the woods; it was the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains. At one time, Henry Clay was a law professor at the college and sat on its Board of Trustees. Current enrollment is approximately 1,100, and the teacher/student ratio hovers around 13:1. It was the first school in Kentucky to offer merit scholarships.
Interviewed in the documentary: Charles Shearer, president
Woods Hole Research Center
The Woods Hole Research Center was founded in 1975 by George Woodwell to address environmental issues through scientific research and education. Its mission is to understand the causes and consequences of environmental change as a basis for world policy solutions. The center specializes in ecological research on land use in forested regions, including the Amazon Basin, Eurasia, the Congo Basin, and North America, working locally to assist communities with resource management and promoting policies that stabilize the world climate.
Interviewed in the documentary: George Woodwell, founder/director emeritus
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
The Yale School of Forestry was founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot and Henry S. Graves. As consulting foresters, Pinchot and Graves implemented the first examples of forest management in the United States. The school has grown from a small forestry program with a first graduating class of 10 to an international institution with hundreds of students from around the world studying everything from microbiology to macroeconomics.
In 1972, the school changed its name to the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies in recognition of its dedication to the scientific understanding and long-term management of ecosystems for human benefit.
Interviewed in the documentary: James Gustav Speth, dean


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Perched on an ocean bluff near HANALEI BAY, Pali Ke Kua Unit #204 is a two bedroom, two bath, second floor unit with sweeping ocean views.
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Wounded Warrior Care Changing
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Troops headed to South Korea
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Pentagon policy up in the air
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U.S. shuts down shipments
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Given the size of the H2, the seating is not as roomy as might be expected. That doesn't mean the seats are uncomfortable - it just means that space is at a premium. Though the H2 SUT is designed to fit five, most reviewers say only four adults will be comfortable. The second-row bench is less comfortable than the first row of seats.
- "There is barely enough front legroom," Automobile Magazine
- "The three-passenger bench rear seat is comfortable for two average adults, but the contoured shape of the middle seat may make three-abreast seating uncomfortable," -- Edmunds
- "Leg room is tight for a vehicle with a generous wheelbase." -- Motor Trend
- "The second-row split-bench seat is wide, but legroom is snug when the front seats are fully extended." -- Kelley Blue Book
Interior Features
The H2 SUT comes standard with eight-way power leather-trimmed seats and a seven-speaker Bose premium sound system with CD player. A rearview camera was added for 2009, as was Bluetooth connectivity.
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the apartment is on the third floor, with private parking covered, is a top floor with a beautiful terrace liveable indoor tent for both lunch and dinner and sleep at night in the moonlight (with the towel to a height of about one meter along the railing that keeps the privacy). possibility to request equipment for small children: cot, changing table, sterilizers etc also play games or aquatic donuts. the lounge has a 32-inch HD TV and digital terrestrial TV and two large sofas table 8.4 people. kitchen with fridge, freezer, microwave, juicer, oven, stove. the two large bedrooms and the lounge have ceiling fans with lights and remote control.
for any other questions or concerns please contact me.
Equipment for small children and infants on request (cot, balance, sterilizer games etc)
We provide linens, towels, soaps and detergents Staples. chance variations or mini ad hoc packages.
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- children welcome
- pets not allowed
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The Business of the Church (Part 1)
Posted May 23 | Dr. Blair Waddell
Our church strives to do it's best to honor the principles found in the New Testament. And one of those principles is that the church should be led by a plurality of elders. We believe this because it is found in the scriptures. The concept of eldership is always used in the plural whenever a New Testament church is addressed. For example Paul instructs Titus to 'appoint elders in every town as I directed you.' Titus 1:5 (ESV). That would be multiple elders (plural) in each city (singular). Paul and Barnabas appointed elders in every church in Acts 14:23 'And when they had appointed elders [plural] for them in every church [singular though multiple churches are involved], with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.' (ESV). Exceptions to this are when the Apostles write regarding a particular elder or describing the office. But when addressing the individual churches it's always in the plural. The text would imply that each church was served by a plurality of elders. Having a plurality of elders ensures that control of the congregation is not in one particular person's hands. There is accountability and the ability to share the burdens of the pastorate. The focus is on Christ as the head of the church rather than a single pastor where it would be easy to slip into idolatry. Therefore, we have an elder board at Providence that seeks to serve the church of Christ together.
The function of an elder is to 'shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight' 1 Peter 5:2 (ESV). In other words, churches are to be accountable to the leadership of their own individual elders. Elders are supposed to guide the membership by providing spiritual oversight. This is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Several key passages describe this function such as 1 Timothy 3:1-8; 5:17-22; 2 Timothy 2:24-25; Titus 1:5-9; and 1 Peter 5:1-4. While admitting that no elder can possibly meet every qualification 100% of the time, each is committed to striving for the standard of eldership and agree to be held accountable by the other elders (1 Timothy 5:19). Elders must rise to meet the qualifications of these passages in order to serve the church.
It has been my pleasure to serve alongside my fellow elders at Providence Baptist Church. Each of them takes their responsibility seriously. They love you and desire to serve the congregation. You can be proud of your elders. I hope you will continue to pray for them daily.
It is also my pleasure to propose Brian Milby as a candidate to the elder body. Brian has already proven himself as a capable leader within the church (1 Timothy 5:22). As your pastor, I have found that I truly can count on him. I think you have witnessed the same. He is a man full of the Holy Spirit and love for the bride of Christ. He meets all of the qualifications described above. Each of us as elders hopes that you, the congregation will approve our nomination of Brian at the upcoming business meeting on June 4.
That being said, nominating Brian for affirmation by the church is only one of several items to be voted upon at the upcoming meeting. This all the more highlights the need to be faithful to church membership. In other words, your vote, as led by the Holy Spirit, counts toward our overall investment in the Kingdom of God. In the days ahead I will be writing about more matters that the church will vote upon and hear at this meeting. But remember; only church members who have submitted themselves to the accountability of the body are permitted to vote. Just as the elders take their office seriously, I also hope you will take your membership seriously in the days ahead.


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Isn't She Lovely
|"Isn't She Lovely"
|Song by Stevie Wonder from the album Songs in the Key of Life
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6:34 (album version)
|Songs in the Key of Life track listing
"Isn't She Lovely" is a song by Stevie Wonder, from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. In it he celebrates the birth of his daughter, Aisha. There are three verses, each ending with the phrase "isn't she lovely, made from love" (or "so very lovely..."). The recording opens with the audio of a baby being born, and a lengthy outro featuring samples of Aisha playing with Wonder. The radio edit leaves out the baby noises from Aisha and has a much shorter outro.
Stevie Wonder performed this song live at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert on the 4th of June 2012, with lyrics modified to refer to the Queen.[1]
The album[edit]
The song, musically constructed over basic chord changes, is considered an example of the fusion of fundamental jazz and pop elements. Although the song was very popular and has received much radio airplay, it did not chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 because Stevie Wonder would not allow it to be released as a 45 RPM single despite being asked to do so by Motown. The song did make the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts as an "album cut," entering the AC Top 40 on January 8, 1977, staying there for five weeks and peaking at #23.[2]
Cover versions[edit]
- A cover version by vocalist David Parton was a UK #4 hit in 1977.[3]
- Tenor Saxophonist George Coleman included a version of this song on his 2001 album Danger High Voltage.
- Saxophonist Sonny Rollins included a cover of this song on his 1977 album Easy Living.[4]
- Jazz fusion artist Lee Ritenour also covered the song in his 1977 album, Captain Fingers.
- Frank Sinatra recorded the song in 1979.
- John McLaughlin quoted the chorus of the song in the final section of his own composition East Side, West Side in concert in 1984, as documented on Mahavishnu Orchestra's Live At Montreux 1974/1984 DVD set. In this version, McLaughlin's guitar synth was imitating the sound of Wonder's harmonica, and after performing the song McLaughlin added a dedication "to the pied piper of the world, Stevie Wonder".
- In 1995, saxophonist Najee covered the song from his Stevie Wonder tribute album "Songs from the Key of Life."[5]
- French guitarist Bireli Lagrene performed an instrumental version of the song on his 1999 album "Duet" accompanied by Sylvain Luc.
- Blues musician Keb' Mo' has also covered the song on his 2001 album Big Wide Grin.
- Saxophonist David Sanborn covered the song from his 2003 album "Time Again."[6][7]
- The song was covered by the punk rock band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes on their album Take a Break.
- It was covered by the a cappella group The Idea of North on their album Evidence.
- Clay Aiken performs a cover on Scrubs at the end of the Season 4, Episode 17 episode My Life in Four Cameras.
- An instrumental version of the song was played after Michelle Obama's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.[citation needed]
- Harry Styles of the British-Irish boyband One Direction used this as his audition song on The X Factor UK in 2010.
- Solo bassist Victor Wooten did a cover of this song on 1-22-2010.
- In 2011, the song was covered on the television series Glee by Artie with Sam, Finn, Puck, and Mike backing him up in the episode "Prom Queen". The song is directed towards Brittany in Home Economics class as an apology and a prom proposal.
- In 2011, during a solo concert (One of four named "Super Show 1, 2,3, and now 4") of South Korean Group, Super Junior, vocalist Cho Kyuhyun sang a cover of this song during the Seoul chapter of this concert that later went to North and South America, Europe, all of Asia, and Australia.
- In November 2012 an acoustic version sung by cancer victim Jimmy Higham and his friend and colleague John Walmsley made #41.[8] The song was released and proceeds of its electronic sales went to raise money for a bursary fund set up in Jimmy Higham's memory at Wellington College, Berkshire where he had worked as a member of staff. This version caused the original version to penetrate the UK Singles Chart at #94.[9]
- In 2012, soul singer Brian Scartocci sang the song for his daughter during the Blind Auditions for Season 3 of NBC's The Voice. Freddy Cole also recorded a version in 1978.
- In 2012 Super Junior's Kyuhyun sang the song at Super Junior's concert tour "Super Show 4"
Chart history[edit]
|Singles Chart
|Hot 100
|Stevie Wonder
|David Parton
|Jimmy Higham & Jon Walmsley
- ^ "Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Sir Elton John and Madness Lead Queen's Diamond Jubilee". WCBS-FM. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Top Adult Songs 1961-2006 A/K/A Top Adult Contemporary Songs 1961-1993 - Joel Whitburn".
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 419. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ allmusic Overview, retrieved November 11, 2007
- ^ "Songs from the Key of Life overview". Allmusic.com.
- ^ "A Thousand Kisses Deep overview". Allmusic.com.
- ^ "Timeagain - David Sanborn". JazzTimes.com.
- ^ a b "Jimmy Higham & Jon Walmsley". The Official Charts Company.
- ^ a b "The Official Charts Company - Isn't She Lovely?". The Official Charts Company. 6 May 2013.


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These houses for sale on Notting Hill are part of the Preserves a Dallas Park, a series of new homes and lots along this street, East Dallas Rd. and Knickerbocker Ave. in North Chattanooga.
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Situated on East Dallas Road and Knickerbocker Avenue, the development is easily accessible from Hixson Pike in North Chattanooga.


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Adam, Eve, and Human Population Genetics, Part 1: Scripture, science, and defining the issues
Does the human race all descend from two individuals? Genomic science says no, but it doesn't rule out the possibility that Adam and Eve were still historic persons.
On Beginning to Understand the Intelligence of Design: Reflections on 'Darwinism and the Divine' by Alister McGrath (Part III)
Studying the basis of life's design cannot meaningfully be separated from the character of the One responsible for it. By living in relationship with him through whom all things were created and in whom all things have their being, we experience the purpose and meaning with which this universe is infused.
Pope Francis on Evolution, Creation, and Magic
Pope Francis is reiterating a basic claim in Catholic Christianity: If one acknowledges that God creates by giving creatures not only their existence but also their natures, one can reconcile an evolutionary worldview with the Christian faith.
John Calvin on Nicolaus Copernicus and Heliocentrism
John Calvin really believed that the sun revolved around the earth, but we shouldn't dismiss the rest of his theology because of this error.
Saturday Science Links: October 25, 2014
In science news this week, read about magical nose cells, 45,000 year old thigh bones, and the weirdest looking dinosaur ever.
Series: Fundamentalists, Modernists, and Evolution (6 entries)
Series: Evolution Basics (50 entries)
Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
Ken Ham, We Need a Better Conversation (Perhaps Over Dinner?)
BioLogos president Deb Haarsma responds to Ken Ham's recent comments about Hugh Ross, and pleads for a more gracious conversation between Christians on issues of faith and science.
On Being Right or Wrong
"We should be slow to accuse another of discarding the authority of Scripture, and therefore denouncing them, just because they interpret Scripture differently than we do."
Series: Communication, Love, And Faith: A "Sayonara" from former BioLogos Web Editor Emily Ruppel (2 entries)
Origins News Roundup for August 20, 2014
From science and religion blogs: quantum uncertainty and God, the remarkable fact that we have come to understand our place in the created order, and the role of theology in making wise choices about the use of technology.
From Babel to Understanding
We feel that the long-term efforts by ForumC to bring these different factions together are beginning to bear fruit. Where the atmosphere at the first conference was at times tense, this second conference was perceived by all those present as more relaxed and open. The willingness to concede past? errors and the problems involved in the respective positions taken was one clear sign of this.
Faith after Literalism: An Interview with Michael Gungor
Musician Michael Gungor talks about the recent controversy over the evolution of his views on evolution, science, and biblical authority.
What Do the Arts Have to Do with Evangelism?
The purpose of Jesus's art was to give verbal, visual, and dramatic forms to those complicated and confounding relationships, symmetries, and harmonies between himself, the father and spirit, and between the triune God and the world… Such creative expressions did not and do not make everything clear, but rather resist simple clarity, forcing their hearers to come at the whole complicated truth from a position of intellectual and spiritual humility.
Series: Excerpts from "Evolving: Evangelicals Reflect on Evolution" (13 entries)
We need to hear stories from others who have wrestled with evolution and Christian faith. What arguments made them change their views on science? How did they hold fast to their relationship with God? The essays in this series will eventually comprise a book, provisionally titled, "Evolving: Evangelicals Reflect on Evolution."
Breaking Down False Dichotomies in Dayton
The great irony lies here: these partisans are actually leading good-hearted people to reject their faith, precisely because these partisans have convinced these good-hearted people that they must accept a false dichotomy.
No Place Like Home: An interview with ECF grantee Seung-Hwan Kim
Everyone is so worried about success and getting this or that honorable diploma—the people here are smart and understand many complex things perfectly—but it's a long distance from the head to the heart.
Series: Belief in God in a World Explained by Science (3 entries)
Origins News Roundup for July 9, 2014
This week in origins news is a rousing medley of articles about science and faith, from multiple angles. Some classics on science, religion, and the classroom along with some probing into where atheists come from, new resources from John Polkinghorne, and an off-the-beaten-path blog post.


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Antarctica ice sheet melting episodes have occurred over the last 14.000 years, say scientists
A new study has found that the Antarctic Ice Sheet began melting about 5,000 years earlier than previously thought coming out of the last ice age, and that shrinkage of the vast ice sheet accelerated during eight distinct episodes, causing rapid sea level rise.
Krill oil more advantageous than fish oil in reducing high blood triglycerides
A study from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet and the University of Bergen, Norway, published in Nutrition & Metabolism found that the omega-3s in Aker BioMarine's Superba krill oil are advantageous for reducing high blood triglycerides compared to fish oil.
Caribbean Community moving closer to decriminalization of marihuana
The Jamaica government is being urged to enact legislation that would decriminalize marijuana as well as establish a medical marijuana industry. The Cannabis Commercial and Medicinal Research Taskforce said Jamaica would significantly benefit from a regulates medical marihuana industry.
Falklands and Punta Arenas close medical professional relations
Relationships between medical professionals in Southern Chile and the Falkland Islands have been strengthened following a visit by the Islands' radiographer to Punta Arenas.
Thousands march across the world to protest against Monsanto and GMO foods
Hundreds of thousands people have united across the world to voice concern over the spread of GMO foods and crops and to raise awareness over the biotech giant Monsanto's growing grip on the global food supply chain.
FAO challenge: insects to feed sustainably a world population of 9 billion
Insects can provide a sustainable and environmentally-friendly option for animal feed, in addition to already being a mainstay of human diets for 2 billion people worldwide, FAO Assistant Director-General Eduardo Rojas-Briales told an international gathering of researchers in The Netherlands.
OIE world assembly begins on Sunday with representatives from 178 members
The 82nd General Session of the World Assembly of OIE (Animal Health Organization) Delegates will be held from 25 to 30 May 2014, bringing together representatives of 178 OIE Members and observers from international organizations that have signed an official agreement with the OIE, as well as other international and regional organizations and invited guests.
Mosquito-borne Chikunguna cases reported in Miami
The viral mosquito-borne disease, Chikunguna, has been confirmed in three counties of the state of Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, the women who recently travelled to the Caribbean include a 29-year-old from Broward County.
Brazil World Cup host cities with an early warning system for dengue
A heightened risk of an outbreak of dengue fever during the upcoming soccer World Cup in Brazil has prompted a high alert in three out of 12 host cities. For the first time, scientists have developed an early warning system that predicts the risk of dengue fever infections throughout parts of Brazil.
WHO's Dr. Chan targets childhood obesity: our children are getting fatter
World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan voiced deep concern about the increase worldwide of childhood obesity, with numbers climbing fastest in developing countries. "As the 2014 World Health Statistics report bluntly states, 'Our children are getting fatter,'" she said during her opening speech to the Health Assembly on Monday in Geneva.


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If a guy calls you his Best Friend, could he still like you?
So I've known this guy for about 6 years and we talk about everything.I know so much about him its not even funny.He has told me some things that he has never told anyone, and most guys wouldn't.This year, he wrote me a card and he called me his best friend.I've known that we were always really close, but I never thought we could be this close.I used to like him, and he knew that, but I'm just wondering if he could like me now...Help please.
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i think its more of a best freind thing sry. I mean to know each other for that long he enjoys you even more probly for the really good friend you are to him. don't worry about going up a level with him. it sounds to me like you guys are as close as you can be, so going up some levels might mess up ur freindship. off da topic though maybe its not da best idea to post up ur phone number, just puttin that out there because you don't want certain guys out there to get that info if ya get what I'm saying?i hope my advice and da note on da side helps
What Girls Said 1
Hmmmm...I agree what toguro16 said. I had a boy as a best friend when I was in my junior year in high school and we would always tell everything to each other. Sometimes, he would get so sad about something that he would come over and tell me about his problems but this is not what you call love or attraction. This is what best friends do and even though we were inseperable, I did not feel a strong love connection with him but instead, just being with him as a friend was the most I wanted from him. Hope this helps!


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Funniest guy ever. He wants the head of septa to go to his house and kiss the nose of him till it feels better. He finds it hard to be happy when he's not using the metric system.
Juli shall marry Atom.
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The new drummer of the band known as The Offspring, which happens to be one of the best bands in the world.
Atom is one heck of a good drummer.
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guitar player for the band Element. sounds like jerry cantrell meets slash.
whoa, Atom is a great guitarist.
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Well this is a first. A blog post about nursery design. You can tell someone is pregnant around here, eh? :) After all of your supportive and helpful comments in my baby announcement post, I decided that I'd occasionally share some of my nursery and kid's room inspiration going forward to encourage new moms, moms-to-me like me and to even shine some light on the topic for those of you who aren't mothers (nor plan to be) but are still curious about how to pull together a nice nursery. Whether you want children or not, I think every woman has a least a friend or two who has children and this is where you can be the become the coolest auntie ever with your amazing knowledge of nursery design (smile).
Darling bedroom in Brussels via Milk.
Okay so I guess it's best to say first that nursery design is completely new turf for me. I know how kid's room design works but babies are uncharted territory. I also can't find books that suit my taste because most nurseries are super theme-y or matchy matchy and that isn't for me. I'm definitely not into the catalog look. When I search online for baby room inspiration, it seems photos come with a thousand comments from moms with a million zillion opinions – mostly critical or self righteous, which really surprises me because I never thought nursery decor was such a hot topic – almost like there is a 'right way' to create a nursery or raise a kid and if you aren't following protocol as a new mom, then you have something to be ashamed of. It made me wonder if maybe you guys know of blogs that are encouraging and have helpful communities built around them that mostly share children's room design? I'd love to find those. I digress… Back to my own thoughts on the nursery…
Colette Bream cushions on etsy
The best learning for me is always hands-on, fall down, get up again and keep trying – so I'm going to approach nursery design in my typical Holly style. I know color theory, how to create "zones" in kid's rooms, I get the importance of a good floor plan but I'm following my heart with the rest and see where it takes me (and my wallet). So far it seems like the bed will be white and I'm thinking to go for a convertible crib that turns into a toddler bed later on. I'm also going for simplicity as one trip to the local baby superstore over the weekend taught my that every company in the world is trying to entice you into buying lots of product you don't really need. I found a foldable baby bath that I thought was totally helpful and that won't take up much room so I may order that soon. I also have my eye on a few strollers but at over ONE THOUSAND EUROS each, I'm thinking maybe I need to put more thought into my spending. As for room decor, I definitely am leaning towards grays, blues, greens and yellows for a boy and grays and for a girl – lots of floral Liberty prints, creamy whites, mustard, some red, greens, every color really but with a neutral base. My aesthetic is much more European – particularly English and French, not so much the typical American nursery with everything perfect and matching. That works for lots of my friends and it's beautiful, but the rest of my home is so haphazard and mismatched, the nursery will most likely be the same – quirky and very much a reflection of my personal style. Then later, the little one can make their own decor choices but for now, it's a room that I'm more than excited to get started on!
In this post, I'm sharing some of my favorite nurseries and rooms for kids that I've found online so far that click with me. I have NO clue if I'm having a boy or a girl yet, I'll find that out early next month, so I'm not really thinking about "boy" or "girl" decor right now. Just focusing more on a vibe I'm going for, what I like, and how I imagine this new little room in my home.
Gorgeous monochromatic simplicity by kjerstis lykke. You can barely see it, but I love the old blue wooden cabinet.
Little french loft apartment nursery on Planete Deco.
Louise Lemaire photo for VTWonen magazine in The Netherlands.
Sweet art arrangement using simple washi tape by julias vita drommar.
Twinkle lights under a shelf near the crib from Sissy & Marley. I also love the little rug on the floor.
Sweet color scheme from Play Spaces on Pinterest. I also like the layered rugs though not so practical with a clumsy mom holding an infant! The mix of patterns is also so pretty.
Boy's room in Brussels via Milk. You can totally see the English sensibility here – his mom is a Londoner.
Really love this Sebra crib shown on Delikatissen.
The daughter of stylist Sania Pell has the sweetest little bedroom that appeared in my book, Decorate Workshop, as photographed by Debi Treloar.
Love this bed design from car möbel (not the room design!) because it's a crib that later converts into a toddler bed. Parents is this a good idea? I'd love your opinion on convertible beds!
What do you think of these rooms? Where do you go online for kids room inspiration? I'd love some tips!
Have you heard of Max Wanger? He's a photographer based Los Angeles whom I first heard about through Bri over at Design Love Fest and was reminded of him again last week, so I visited his online portfolio. A few minutes into the rabbit hole, I was swept away by his fashion photography and knew I had to feature a few favorite shots because they inspired me so much but even more, that I had to contact him for a little interview. These photos just feel like summer to me but even more, they're so fresh and invigorating and I just love the color palettes that I can pull from these for projects – like a party or redecorating project. With summer in its final hours, I couldn't think of a better time to share Max with all of you. Would you like to sit in on our little conversation?
Hi Max! So excited to have you and your work on decor8 today! So tell us, I know you live in LA but where do you work and what is your background?
Max: I mostly work in LA but accept jobs worldwide. I was born and raised by reformed hippies. Educated in Los Angeles, Honolulu and the here and there of Tokyo. I'm a lover of lazy Sundays, mismatched socks, negative space, NYC, soba, green tea, and last but almost certainly first, my wife Margaux & our little boy, Dash.
What landed you in photography?
Max: I've loved photography since I was 7 years old. That's when my interest started and it's grown from a hobby, to freelance, to now, full-time. After college, I actually spent almost 8 years working in a completely different field, in a very corporate environment. It wasn't for me and my unhappiness reached it's peak those last couple of years. Ultimately, the drive to do something I love landed me in the position I'm in today. I've been shooting professionally now for about 6 years.
Is photography your day job or do you do something else on the side? If so, what?
Max: Well, my wife and I both work from home and taking care of our 5 month old baby has quickly become our new full-time job. Aside from that, yes, photography is my day job. Although I also have a print shop on the side where I sell some of my work and that's been taking up quite a bit of my time lately.
What do you shoot with mostly? Do you shoot tethered, wireless, or?
Max: Canon 5D Mark III, 35mm 1.4 & 50mm 1.2. For studio work, both, depending on the type of shoot.
What are you favorite types of jobs?
Max: I love shooting travel stories and look books — I love anything that involves working/collaborating with friends.
What are 5 things that you enjoy about being a photographer?
Max: The people, the travel, the discovery, the independence, the adventure.
Who is your DREAM client/job?
Max: I have to say, shooting for Conde Nast Traveler was a dream job come true. I always wondered how you got to be that photographer who got to travel to amazing places and take photographs. It was surreal when they commissioned me to shoot a story for them. As for a client that I'd love to shoot for in the future? Nike.
Do you also art direct/style your shoots? If so, tell us how you plan things out. If not, tell us some of your favorite stylists with whom you've worked.
Max: For personal work, I'll sketch out and storyboard ideas. Most times I'll art direct, but sometimes I'll bring a crew on board and work with them to bring an idea to life. For commercial and editorial work, I've had the honor of working with so many talented stylists. But I particularly love collaborating with Jen Gotch. She's an amazing stylist and creative mind.
Who are some of the best clients you've worked for?
Max: Vans, Banana Republic, Martha Stewart, Conde Nast Traveler.
What is the wildest shoot you've ever had to do?
Max: I'm not sure I would classify it as wild, but shooting for Vans in Berlin was definitely one of the most exciting shoots. Among the many highlights: Getting to photograph Mos Def who was a part of the trip. There was also that time I fell into a pool while shooting a wedding, but that's a different, not-so-awesome, kind of wild.
Are you available for hire and if so, how can my readers get in touch with you? Where can they buy some of your prints?
Max: Yes! They can e-mail hello [at] maxwanger [dot] com or visit my website or my online shop. Thank you, Holly!
Readers: Do you have any questions for Max? Please ask him in the comments section below!
Thank you for joining us Max!
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I was just flipping through the new digital issue of Rue magazine (August 2013) and came upon two great features that I wanted to share with you since one has to do with photo styling with a focus on food and the other, a small Paris apartment owned by an American expat. And we all know that Paris is always a good idea. First, photo styling.
Ok so lets talk about styling. Secrets of a Food Stylist: Aiala Hernando is the first article that caught my eye and appears on pages 32-39 – though truthfully I could have easily read an entire magazine on this topic alone. I'm not so interested in food styling for my own work (I'm definitely fixed on interiors) yet many of these tips can still be applied interiors so I had to share them with you being the decor enthusiasts that you are! Aiala Hernando – the woman behind these words – runs creative direction for a luxury Spanish gastronomic tourism firm based in San Sebastián, Spain called San Sebastián Food. She also teaches food styling and photography workshops. You can learn more about those here. I love how she talks about food styling, "A food stylist makes you want to eat a dish just by looking at it…" That's SO the truth! Here are some of her top tips below for working with food for the perfect photo.
The next article, La Vie En Bleu, explores the life of 25-year-old California expat Haleigh Walsworth (her blog is called Making Magique) and her 40 square meter Paris apartment located in Le Marais district. Haleigh is a freelance digital strategist and content producer for large brands like Condé Nast, Lancôme, Perrier-Jouët, Nina Ricci and Hermès and since moving to Paris when she was in college, she's managed to learn the language and buy an apartment all by the time she turned 25-years-old! What an inspiration to young women to get your life started at an early age and not waste time.
Being an American expat in Germany, I always love reading stories about how Americans make their life in another culture – it's fascinating to me as I know that behind the curtain there is a lot of work and many challenges that go into the process of starting anew in a foreign country. Haleigh seems to be in it for the long term too – though she does find herself frequently traveling between LA and Paris for work. Below are some glimpses of her lovely space (more are found in Rue magazine on pages 116-1129). As you can see, she has a real affinity for Tiffany blue!
So! Those are my two numero uno inspirations from Rue – anything seen or heard above resonate with you? Any favorite articles you'd like to share?
(images: rue magazine)
Any reader of decor8 knows that I'm a big fan of Ferm Living. This Danish brand, with its US operations based in San Francisco, is not only run by lovely people but the products are such great quality and I love how stylish and colorful everything is. Here is a preview of what is coming for Fall along with a link to their online catalog. Spot any insta-faves? I like the wire tables with wood top and the cloud wallpaper for kids. And though the "face" boxes for kids released a season or two before, I still LOVE them!
Hmmm… Those geometric shaped wall shelves are quite cool too – did you notice them? Which do you prefer, the circle or the hexagon? And what do you think about the shelf that you can use as a little dollhouse? I see that and instantly think of how much fun it would be to wallpaper all of the little "rooms" and set up vignettes inside. If I have a boy, I hope he loves dollhouses for his Star Wars toys (ha ha)! If I have a girl, well, she's going to have mommy buying her one of these for sure and have to deal with my strong decorating opinions as to which wallpaper to go with in the tiny rooms!
If you live in Germany, Austria or Switzerland and are looking for the Ferm Living rep, contact my friend Tinna at Agentur Pederson.
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I'm still on board if anyone else is. Just holla
In the second picture, with the two monsters, it looks like one is biting the other's ***. Will this be featured in the game? YAY!
The wookie hair doesn't look very realistic. But other than that, it looks great.
I think it's not a bad idea. I mean come on, 10$, big woop. Garry deserves it anyways, for all the work he put into it.
I'm still modeling weapons for this mod, but we need coders.
Yes, they did.
I mean HE might be dead, not the mod.
It's not dead, its on hold until we can figure out what happened to Tarbash. He disapeared and we don't know where. Might be dead, but hope not.
You better be, or else! LOLOLOIL <_<........>_>
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Hey, about the signature animation you have in the Forum, what music video is that from. I remember hearing the rap song and i forgot was it was. I've been looking everywhere. PLEEEEEEEEASE!~
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Looks great, but for the skin, where it shows the worn out colors around the edges, it gets very repetitive, and very unnatural. Just a thought.
The human character doesn't all that great. But great job.
Just because a mod doesn't post progress after a few months or a year, doesn't mean their dead.
Well, sock wearing, food eating, and the other stuff you mentioned happens to be something we ALL do, so its fairly pointless. But if you want to be picky and say that you don't support eating food, i'll make you one like "I don't support eating. Lets starve to the point of canibalism, or just die"
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Treveon Graham sank a deep 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds to play, and the No. 14 VCU Rams came away with a 59-56 win over No. 25 Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena Tuesday night.
The Rams took a 56-55 lead when Graham hit a baseline jumper with 1:18 left in the game. UVa's Malcolm Brogdon hit the second of two free throws to tie it at 56 before Graham hit the game-winning shot.
"It was an intense game, an intense setting," coach Tony Bennett said after the loss. "Good for certainly both teams, and I'll say this out of respect for Shaka. It stings to lose, but when you lose to someone that you respect, and that they're a friend of yours, it's a little easier. Because they do things the right way. Our program does things the right way."
Joe Harris led Virginia with 18 points. Brogdon added 10 points and 5 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who shot just 1-for-8 from 3-point range as a team and 19-of-33 from the free throw line.
VCU improves to 2-0 on the season, while UVa falls to 1-1 with the loss. Next up, the Cavaliers remain home Saturday to host Davidson at 12 p.m.
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Top Ten 7 Seater Cars
There's a total of 42 new seven-seat cars on sale in 2014, so how do you choose which one is right for your family?
You could do worse than to continue reading, as we've selected the ten best cars ranked by our very own wowscore – our rating system that aggregates scores given by professional car reviewers. It's pretty simple – the higher the wowscore, the better the car!
Click on any of the cars' highlighted names to be taken to that model's full summary page, where you can read critics' reviews, owner impressions, see photos, and check out each car's vital statistics.
10 – Hyundai Santa Fe
Make: Hyundai Model: Santa Fe
Fed up of seven-seater cars looking a bit "mumsy"? Don't have the budget to stretch to some of the nameplates further on in this list? You could do a lot worse than look to the Hyundai Santa Fe, with its 7.9 wowscore. You could do a lot worse, in fact, as the Hyundai isn't just a great car – it's also a bit of a looker, as family off-roaders go.
In typical Hyundai style, it's also relatively affordable (though by Hyundai standards it's quite a sum of money!) and well-equipped. Reviewers love the interior, and you should too – it looks good, it's well made and it feels like a high-quality environment. The sixth and seventh pews can be raised from the boot floor. They don't suit adults, but a few children will get in there fine thanks to a seat on the middle row that tips and tumbles forwards. It drives well too, and you'll get up to 47 mpg.
Price range £26,000-£35,030 / MPG 41-47
9 – Citroen C4 Grand Picasso
Make: Citroen Model: Grand Picasso
A new entrant in the top ten, Citroen's C4 Grand Picasso is probably the most stylish seven-seater car on sale right now. It's ranked highly by the experts too, who are all pretty positive about the styling too. The virtues don't end there, of course – it also has a spacious cabin and a typically-Citroen soothing ride quality. Testers say it lacks the outright handling abilities of a Ford S-Max, but that may not be an issue on the school run…
Where the Picasso scores very well is frugality. The most efficient models sip a gallon of diesel every 74 miles, though those models are best left aside for those who occasionally find themselves in a hurry. Luckily, higher-power diesels are also available, if you don't mind sacrificing a little economy.
Price range £19,205-£27,855 / MPG 44-74
8 – SEAT Alhambra
Make: SEAT Model: Alhambra
SEAT has scattered some of its stereotypical latin flair on the Alhambra, but there's a good dose of German sensibility in there too. It gets a wowscore of 8.0, and some very impressive reviews. There is not only plenty of room in the cabin, but also space for luggage. Unlike some here, it also has sliding doors, which make getting in and out of the car really easy.
The Alhambra is among the more traditional MPVs here, with full seating for seven people – many offer seats only suitable for children. That old-school nature is telling in the SEAT's economy though, as the most miserly models only manage 50 mpg. Performance is more than respectable though, the top-end diesels whisking you to 60 mph in just 9.3 seconds. Petrol fans need not apply – SEAT slimmed down the range a while back.
Price range £25,345-£33,475 / MPG 47-50
7 – Peugeot 5008
Make: Peugeot Model: 5008
The Peugeot 5008 is one of the best family cars on sale. It won a whole host of awards at launch, and the wowscore of 8.2 backs up the generally positive reviews. It's not quite as stylish as the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, with which it shares a platform, but the 5008 still rides high from its initial reviews and recent revisions have done nothing to diminish its talents.
Like the Citroen the two rear seats are a bit of a squeeze, but certainly usable for kids. The interior is great too, with a quality feel you'll not be expecting if you've not driven a Peugeot in a while, good leg and headroom, and if you keep those rear seats stowed, a huge boot. Economy is great too – the recent addition of e-HDi diesels means a top figure of 65.7 mpg, and £30 yearly vehicle tax.
Price range £19,050-£26,460 / MPG 40-65
6 – Ford S-Max
Make: Ford Model: S-Max
Several years after launch, the Ford S-Max is still one of our favourite seven-seater MPVs. It's a stylish car, fun to drive and has plenty of space inside. It shares an 8.2 wowscore with the Peugeot 5008, but the Ford holds its spot as an incumbent – the Pug has gained a little since our last update! Once again, rear seat space isn't brilliant, at least if you're an adult, but for child duties or infrequent journeys it does the job in that regard.
Whoever you're driving around, you'll be having more fun than in most seven-seaters here – the S-Max has always been great to drive. It rides and handles well and the engines are punchy – the top Ecoboost petrols are quick enough to scare some of the slower hot hatchbacks on the market! What the S-Max can't do now is match some of its rivals on economy – a 54 mpg max isn't bad, but not spectacular these days either.
Price range £23,110-£32,885 / MPG 34-54
5 – Volkswagen Sharan
Make: Volkswagen Model: Sharan
If the Sharan looks familiar, it's probably because you've taken a good look at the SEAT Alhambra further up the page. They're essentially the same car, though Volkswagen's take gets a slightly higher wowscore of 8.2. In reality, the cars are similar enough that each is equally worthy of purchase, though Volkswagen's offering wins out on image.
Strip it to the core and you'll find the same benefits – this is a proper seven-seater (none of that child-seat nonsense) with enough space for people and luggage. It's also built well and easy to drive. Like the SEAT, it's partly let down by economy – 50 mpg is all you get here – and while the VW badge has some kudos, the styling is very much of the MPV old-school. This is a car designed for carrying your ever-growing family, and people will know it when it's sitting on your driveway…
Price range £25,060-£34,530 / MPG 33-50
4 – Volkswagen Touran
Make: Volkswagen Model: Touran
VW's Sharan a little too charismatic for you? May we introduce the Touran – a smaller MPV that fills a gap between the Sharan and VW's upcoming Golf SV. Like the Peugeot and Citroen offerings here, the rear row of seats is a little more cramped than in the bigger MPVs, but pricing is lower than the bigger cars too.
The wowscore, on the other hand, is higher – 8.3. That's the mark of a car that's practical, comfortable and very well built, with cubby holes scattered throughout the cabin. The car's seating arrangements aren't as good as some rivals though – they can be tricky to fold up and down without considerable effort. Better is the driving experience – it's got good steering and a compliant ride – while 61 mpg economy potential should save you pennies at the pump.
Price range £19,565-£28,125 / MPG 41-61
3 – Ford Grand C-Max
Make: Ford Model: Grand C-Max
The Grand C-Max clearly got the attention of European Car of the Year judges in 2011, when it was the only big MPV that made the list. Since then it's remained near the top of the 7-seater charts, with a wowscore of 8.3. Although fine for young families, you may want to give it a miss if your children are older, the back seats aren't too spacious. It's also a little ungainly from some angles, so if you want a little style, look to one of the French duo.
Like most Fords though, it gains ground on the driving front. There's good steering, a cossetting ride and minimal body roll. There's a wide engine range too, with a strong mix of petrols and diesels. Ford's excellent 1.0-litre Ecoboost joined the range not so long ago and promises economy in the 50s, while 1.6 TDCi diesels manage over 60 mpg. Usefully, Ford also offers some higher-power options, including a 163 PS 2.0 TDCi that hits 60 in little over 9 seconds. Most families should find a C-Max they'll like.
Price range £19,745-£27,000 / MPG 44-60
2 – Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make: Land Rover Model: Range Rover Sport
And so begins the Land Rover whitewash at the top. The Range Rover Sport is new to our list and with a sixty grand starting price – yes, that's where it STARTS – it probably won't top your list for affordable family cars.
It is, however, a truly excellent vehicle in many respects. It's almost half a tonne lighter than the old Range Rover Sport, which has transformed the way it drives, the way it performs and the amount of fuel it uses. Amazingly, the thriftiest diesels manage mid-40s economy, yet all models are powerful and perform with verve. If you're feeling truly silly with your seven-seat options, a 510 PS supercharged V8 tops the range – but realistically, the SDV6 diesels are all the car you'd ever need. Oh, and the sixth and seventh seats? Kids-only, this time.
Price range £60,005-£83,175 / MPG 22-44
1 – Land Rover Discovery 4
Make: Land Rover Model: Discovery 4
The Discovery 4 is an outstanding car, beating even its Range Rover stablemate with a wowscore of 9.2. It's well built, excellent off-road and a very comfortable way to travel. Not only that, but adults can actually use the rearmost seats – a rarity in the off-road class. Getting to them is a little more tricky, but the utility is there – and the cabin is huge whether the seats are up or down.
Though not cheap, many of the reviews say it feels like a car that ought to cost a lot more. If you have the cash and don't mind the 35 mpg thirst (the Range Rover Sport has a newer engine and weighs a great deal less, hence its better figures), it's still the best seven-seater option available.
Price range £40,005-£64,805 / MPG 35
For more information, head over to carwow's Car Chooser – you can select various options and price ranges to help you choose your next car, seven-seater or otherwise. Once you've selected a model, you can then head over to its dedicated deals page, where you could save thousands on the list price!


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Many young boys dream of the opportunity to play video games for a living and get paid for it, including one 1986 Penn High School graduate.
Richard Marks is the Project Manager for Sony Computer Entertainment.
He spoke to Penn teachers and administrators Monday morning about the role they play for inventors and scientists of tomorrow.
Marks worked on creating the Eye Toy, which is part of the Sony Playstation 2.
Marks went to college at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University. He said his parents owned a video game store when he was in high school and he has "always been connected to video games."
More than 10 million Eye Toys have been sold.
According to Marks, his next project is developing new demos for the Playstation 3.


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Any enrolled or leave term student residing in housing coordinated by the Undergraduate Housing Office* (which includes all undergraduate residence halls and apartments, affinity/special interest programs, and College or privately owned GLO and undergraduate society facilities) must participate in a College dining plan at a level no smaller than the "SmartChoice5" or "Convenience45" plans (or their equivalent).
Any enrolled students who are not residing in housing coordinated by the Undergraduate Housing Office must participate in a College dining plan at a level no smaller than the "SmartChoiceOC" plan (or its equivalent), unless that student is participating in a semester off-campus program.
First-year students must participate in either the "SmartChoice20" or the "BlockChoice160" dining plan (or their equivalent) during their first semester at Dartmouth. After their first semester, first-year students are subject to the same dining plan requirements as upper-class students.
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Please keep these guidelines in mind when selecting your preferred dining plan.
Who needs to submit a dining plan change request form?
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...the dining plan billed to your student account does not reflect the one you would prefer.
...your D-Plan status has changed since the dining plan billing was posted.
...your housing situation has changed with ORL and you are now required to have a dining plan no smaller than the SmartChoice5 or BlockChoice45.
...your housing situation has changed with ORL and you are now able and would like to have the SmartChoiceOC.
...you are on a Leave Term, but are residing in college housing.
A Note about Off-Campus Meal Plans:
Only students living off campus as defined in the Student Handbook may select the SmartChoiceOC. Meal plan assignments are not based on housing status. If you are living off campus and wish to have the SmartChoiceOC meal plan, please request to have your meal plan changed.
How do I have my dining plan removed now that I am in an off-campus program?
The Dartmouth Card Office is not notified when D-Plan status' change. If you are participating in an off-campus program, or will be on a leave term not on campus, and will not require a dining plan, please email the Dartmouth Card Office so that we can look into your situation and make the necessary adjustment.
Where can I see what dining plan I am on?
Before the start of term, you can view the billing for your term dining plan on your Banner Student or D-Pay account. Once the term has begun, you can view your use of your active dining plan on ManageMyID or Banner Student.
When does the billing adjustment take effect?
The billing adjustments are effective when they are posted to the student's account. The adjustment may not be visible at first as it may take 1-2 days to populate through the system. Make sure that you are checking the "recent activity" of your D-Pay or Banner Student account to view the most up-to-date information.
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