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Property DescriptionKitchen & both baths completely renovated in tasteful & upgraded granite elegance. Tile Roof, skylights, AC, &H2O heater all recently replaced. Pool has been resurfaced--original pump & heater also recently replaced. Laundry rm updated w/ granite counter & new cabinets. Prof designed closet cabinets,wet bar w/wine cooler, whole house water filtration, water softener,, whole house surge protection, uplights in front and back lawn are all part of this gem of a home. Golf cart is also included, as this is one of the few championship Gordon Lewis designed courses in this area allowing use of private golf carts. Enjoy relaxiing in the pool or just enjoying the view of the 17th green from the spacious screened lanai. Lanai sheltered with electric storm shutters. Home is ideally located between the Fort Myers and Naples area, close to upscale shopping, beaches, and the SWFL airport. The Vines and Estero Country club has much to offer as a small, extremely friendly community. Besides the challenging 18 hole golf course. there is a very active tennis program with 5 HarTru courts, pickelball, and a clubhouse with an excellent bar and restaurant. Come to ECC and meet your new Florida family.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Make-a-Wish Part 2
Chase had a fantastic time Tuesday night getting into everything (ok, so did Mom and Daddy)!!! Half of his room is completed, half is being delivered here soon, so the fun goes on! Tuesday night he was given a desk, bean bag chair, multiple rope lights, net lights and a lighted bubble tube. He got many room decorations including mirrors and decals. We opened multiple tactile sensory toys, motion toys, Fisher Price toys, giant blocks, and an adapted swing...Still to arrive are his fiber optic ceiling, a karaoke machine, physical therapy equipment, a trampoline, gym mats, an adorable rug, a wave shaped bookshelf, a water table etc. etc....AMAZING!
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- AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 9:13 AM
WOW - how happy does he look with that light. They've always fascinated me too, lol! He's so worth all the worry.ReplyDelete
Just staying in touch and following up on Chase. Sorry Alex had some trouble in school, he really doesn't sound like he deserves that - he seems like a great son and a great big brother - I wish my oldest two loved each other as much. You must be great parents to have managed to that - my oldest two fight like cat and dog, but the youngest is loved by everyone!
stay strong!
Mrs Kez
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Cultural Studies in China. Tao Dongfeng & Jin Yuanpu Eds. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish International, 2005.
Originally published in Chinese in 1991, selected chapters of the book were then translated in English in 2005. This selection covers all aspects of Cultural Studies in China at the time.
An excellent historical background of the field heavily influenced by its European and North-American origins to the development of a Chinese specificity in a dialogue of traditions is offered in the introduction. For the travellers and historians among us, chapter 8 entitled, "From Shamballa to Shangri-La…" might be of particular interest as it explains the origins and reality of this "orientalist fantasy" (p. 165).
Suggested by Prof. Lucie Bernier
Available in USJ Library, NAPE1 (Call Number: 306.0951 CUL 2005)


text: Humanities Religion & Spirituality Miracles of Jesus: From Healing the Sick to Turning Water Into Wine The Gospels record 37 of his miracles Share Flipboard Email Print Illustration by Hugo Lin. ThoughtCo. Religion & Spirituality Christianity The Bible Origins & Development The New Testament The Old Testament Living the Christian Faith Christian Life for Teens Prayers Weddings Bible Devotions Denominations & Movements Funerals Holidays Entertainment Definitions Catholicism Islam Judaism Hinduism Buddhism Latter-Day Saints Taoism Alternative Religion Angels & Miracles Sikhism Holistic Healing Paganism / Wicca Astrology Atheism & Agnosticism View More by Mary Fairchild Mary Fairchild is a full-time Christian minister, writer, and editor of two Christian anthologies, including "Stories of Cavalry." Updated January 21, 2019 During his earthly ministry, Jesus Christ performed miracles by touching, healing, and transforming countless lives. Like other events in the life of Jesus, his miracles were documented by eyewitnesses. The four Gospels record 37 miracles of Jesus, with Mark's Gospel recording the most.These accounts represent only a small number of the multitudes of people who were made whole by the savior. The closing verse of John's Gospel explains: "Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written." (John 21:25, NIV)The 37 miracles of Jesus Christ that were written down in the New Testament serve a specific purpose. None were performed randomly, for amusement, or for show. Each was accompanied by a message and either met a serious human need or confirmed Christ's identity and authority as the Son of God. At times Jesus refused to perform miracles because they did not fall into one of these two categories:When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. (Luke 23:8–9, ESV)In the New Testament, three words refer to miracles:Power (dynamis), which means "mighty deed" Sign (sēmeion), which refers to a miracle that figuratively represents something else, such as the kingdom of GodWonder (teras), which indicates something extraordinarySometimes Jesus called on God the Father when performing miracles, and at other times he acted on his own authority, revealing both the Trinity and his own divinity. The First Miracle of JesusWhen Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana, he performed his first "miraculous sign," as the Gospel writer John, called it. This miracle, showing Jesus' supernatural control over physical elements like water, revealed his glory as the Son of God and marked the beginning of his public ministry.Some of Jesus' most astonishing miracles included raising people from the dead, restoring sight to the blind, casting out demons, healing the sick, and walking on water. All of Christ's miracles provided dramatic and clear evidence that he is the Son of God, validating his claim to the world.These supernatural acts of love and power drew people to Jesus, revealed his divine nature, opened hearts to the message of salvation, and caused many to glorify God. They also demonstrated Christ's absolute authority over nature and his limitless compassion. Altogether, they proved that he was, indeed, the promised Messiah.37 Miracles of Jesus in Chronological OrderThese miracles of Jesus Christ are essentially presented in chronological order.37 Miracles of Jesus#MiracleMatthewMarkLukeJohn1Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana 2:1-112Jesus heals an official's son at Capernaum in Galilee 4:43-543Jesus drives out an evil spirit from a man in Capernaum 1:21-274:31-36 4Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law sick with fever8:14-151:29-314:38-39 5Jesus heals many sick and oppressed at evening8:16-171:32-344:40-41 6First miraculous catch of fish on the Lake of Gennesaret 5:1-11 7Jesus cleanses a man with leprosy8:1-41:40-455:12-14 8Jesus heals a centurion's paralyzed servant in Capernaum8:5-13 7:1-10 9Jesus heals a paralytic who was let down from the roof 9:1-82:1-125:17-26 10Jesus heals a man's withered hand on the Sabbath12:9-143:1-66:6-11 11Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead in Nain 7:11-17 12Jesus calms a storm on the sea8:23-274:35-418:22-25 13Jesus casts demons into a herd of pigs8:28-335:1-208:26-39 14Jesus heals a woman in the crowd with an issue of blood 9:20-225:25-348:42-48 15Jesus raises Jairus' daughter back to life9:18,23-265:21-24,35-438:40-42,49-56 16Jesus heals two blind men9:27-31 17Jesus heals a man who was unable to speak9:32-34 18Jesus heals an invalid at Bethesda 5:1-1519Jesus feeds 5,000 plus women and children14:13-216:30-449:10-176:1-1520Jesus walks on water14:22-336:45-52 6:16-2121Jesus heals many sick in Gennesaret as they touch his garment14:34-366:53-56 22Jesus heals a gentile woman's demon-possessed daughter15:21-287:24-30 23Jesus heals a deaf and dumb man 7:31-37 24Jesus feeds 4,000 plus women and children15:32-398:1-13 25Jesus heals a blind man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 26Jesus heals a man born blind by spitting in his eyes 9:1-1227Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit17:14-209:14-299:37-43 28Miraculous temple tax in a fish's mouth17:24-27 29Jesus heals a blind, mute demoniac12:22-23 11:14-23 30Jesus heals a woman who had been crippled for 18 years 13:10-17 31Jesus heals a man with dropsy on the sabbath 14:1-6 32Jesus cleanses ten lepers on the way to Jerusalem 17:11-19 33Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in Bethany 11:1-4534Jesus restores sight to Bartimaeus in Jericho20:29-3410:46-5218:35-43 35Jesus withers the fig tree on the road from Bethany21:18:2211:12-14 36Jesus heals a servant's severed ear while he is being arrested 22:50-51 37The second miraculous catch of fish at the Sea of Tiberias 21:4-11 SourcesMills, M. S. (1999). The Life of Christ: A Study Guide to the Gospel Record. Dallas, TX: 3E Ministries.Roberts, R. D. (2016). Miracle. The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.Story, D. (1997). Defending your faith (p. 155). Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications. Continue Reading


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I got the following letter in my email today. Scary stuff. I'm glad one more time I use the Apple operating system. I'm sort of hoping Apple stops gaining market share, otherwise I'll become susceptible to this stuff just like all you Windows users ;-)
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What to Do on Christmas When You Don't Celebrate It
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for many people, but a large number of us don't celebrate the holiday, giving us nothing to do on December 25th. If you're without plans this year, here's how to make the most of your day off.
The Obvious Stuff
Chinese restaurants and movie theaters traditionally stay open on Christmas day for those of us who have nowhere else to go. In fact, my Christmas plans involve both because I enjoy them. While this guide will include ways to find other activities, you shouldn't necessarily rule out these classic non-Christmas activities. They're staples of the un-holiday for good reason.
Chinese Food
Finding a Chinese restaurant that's open on Christmas doesn't take much work. Click here to search Yelp for options near you that are open. A few phone calls (or, in my case, one) should find you some good options. If you're in a larger city with a large cluster of Chinese restaurants (e.g. Chinatown), look in that area as well. Don't forget to make a reservation even if it's just dinner for you or a small party. Popular restaurants sometimes receive so much business on Christmas day that they can't accommodate everyone. Last year, when I visited a restaurant unprepared, they laughed at me and said there was no way I was getting in. When I finally found a place, it took over an hour to get a table. Perhaps you won't run into a problem, but it's always better to be prepared.
For your entertainment, movies are the traditional choice. Several come out on Christmas day because theaters attract both people who celebrate the holiday and those that don't. The Washington Times offers a list of ten great movies for Christmas if you're looking for suggestions. Since you can buy movie tickets online, it's easy to ensure you have a seat in advance. Just hit upFandango, MovieTickets.com, or buy directly from your theater of choice in advance. Because theaters tend to be very busy on Christmas, you'll want to show up earlier than usual—at least 30 minutes—to ensure you get a decent seat. If you can buy your ticket from a theater with reserved seats, that's your best bet. Just purchase early or you may not have access to the best ones.
The Not-So-Obvious Stuff
Chinese restaurants and movie theaters aren't the only establishments open on Christmas. A number of other retail chains—and even some local stores—keep limited hours for the minority who do not celebrate the holiday.
Several attractions remain open on Christmas day, especially in larger cities. As always, call ahead before making plans. Here are your options:
- Pretend to Be a Tourist: Tourist attractions tend to stay open on Christmas, especially in larger cities. This includes places like Madame Tussaud's and Ripley's Believe It or Notas well as zipline and Segway tours. Find out what's local to your area and chances are they'll have special Christmas hours. Of course, many tourist attractions don't have to remain open for you to enjoy them. If you go check out a monument or historical landmark, they're around on Christmas and cost you nothing.
- Visit a Park or Skating Rink: It may be cold outside (in some places), but if you bundle up you can enjoy a park or skating rink. Bring some friends and get a game of snow football together. Take a sled with you if your park has a big hill. When you get home, make some hot chocolate and enjoy being warm again.
- Get a Room: If you've got some spare cash lying around and have nothing better to do, get a room at a hotel. Hotels can't exactly close on Christmas and offer plenty of amenities. As always, be sure to call ahead and find out if there are any Christmas day restrictions.
- Use Christmas as a Catch-Up Day: Is everyone out of town? Have you been neglecting chores, work, your hobbies, generally hacking your life, or even working on a few DIY projects? While getting things done may not be anyone's first choice on their day off, Christmas or otherwise, you can spend at least part of your day knocking a few things off your to-do list and the rest of the time relaxing. That way you'll get a break and still feel accomplished.
- Spend Time with Friends and Family at Home: Just because you don't celebrate Christmas, itself, doesn't mean you can't spend the day with family and/or friends. Play games, watch a movie, cook together, talk, or whatever else you'll all enjoy. You don't have to go out to have fun, so don't rule out staying in with people you care about.
These are just a handful of options. A few local activities and attractions, such as arcades, laser tag, spas, and sports clubs stay open on Christmas day. We couldn't possibly list them all here, but call a few places to find out if they're open. You might be surprised.


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Taking a pet to the vet for regular checkups may be routine for some, but it's a totally alien concept for others. In fact, nearly 80 percent of pets living in households in high poverty areas have never once been to the vet. Their owners simply can't afford it. And even in areas where a trip to the vet is generally affordable, the dramatic increase in vet care costs may start to push owners past their financial limits.
Source: http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2016/06/13/soaring-vet-costs-putting-pets-at-risk-2/


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I am a very thoughtful person. If allowed I could spend hours just sitting and thinking. There are pros and cons to this, depending on if the thoughts are positive or negative. Sometimes thinking stresses me out, especially when I think about my future and the unknown. I sometimes find myself thinking about the past and how it got where I am today. About the people who have come and gone, the impact, both negative and positive that they left on my life. These thoughts leave me sad but also grateful because regardless of how those stories ended they made an impact on who I am today. I think of the people God has given me in this season of life like my family, my boyfriend, my friends and my church family. At the end of the day I come to one conclusion. God is good, and He has given me a wonderful life.
"I will always thank the Lord;
I will never stop praising Him.
I will praise Him for what he has done" Psalm 34:1-2
Despite the hurt, the pain, the uncertainty, and the stupid choices I have made, God is good. Not once did I fall and He not raise me up again. Not one time has He not used a bad situation for good. Everything that has ever been stolen from me has been replaced with something better. I do not understand everything that happens in my life but I do understand that God is good, all of the time. What has God done for you? What mess has He used for good in your life?
How often do we associate a bad day with a bad life? Do not ever allow yourself to get so beaten down by the bad that you forget the good. Every day that we wake up is a good day. The only thing that can change that is a bad perspective. Every day I deal with difficult people, and some days I just want to give up. But I have to press on, because I know that God has a purpose for me and that those people were put in my life for a reason. As much as it hurts I know that my lesson has not been learned yet, there is something God wants to teach me. I believe that once I have learned that lesson, that this too shall pass and I can move to my next season. Will there be difficult people in that season? Maybe, or maybe He will try to teach me something else. But this lesson is not in vain, I will carry what I learn into the next chapter. I do not know what this life holds, but I do know this, God is good.
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
My desire for you is to love your life. We are not promised tomorrow, we only have today. And if tomorrow comes there is nothing we can do to stop it, to prepare for it, or change it. Embrace the bad, but lean on the good. Because all in all it is a good life. Do not get so caught up in tomorrow that you forget to be thankful for today.
Thankfulness is the key to joy. A lack of joy is all too often a lack of thankfulness. Thank God for what He has done and what he continues to do. God is good, life is good. So choose thankfulness every morning when you wake up. It will change your day completely. Love God and love People, if that is all that you do today then you lived it well. Those actions, however small they seem make a giant impact on your life and the world around. And if life gets tough, and it will, remember that God is good and life is good, no matter what. Give thanks for this crazy, beautiful life He has given us!
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever." 1 Chronicles 16:34
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Active Listening SkillsYour workshop facilitator has been modeling and will continue to model both Active Listening and Reflective Listening for you during your weekly conference call. These two skills and the third skill you will learn in the third lesson are widely considered the basic Coaching communications tools. Some say these skills account for eighty percent (80%) of all effective Coaching. Therefore, you will be expected to demonstrate the proper use of these three skills in all of your Coaching sessions to follow.
Active Listening Skills
Active Listening is a process of listening to the content of the speaker's message; and then repeating back to the speaker, what you heard in your own words The purpose of doing this is to clarify your understanding of what the speaker said and to elicit further communication.
It's important for you to practice using this skill instead of asking questions to keep the conversation moving. It's more professional and less likely to cause communications problems with your client. We make many assumptions during most conversations when we ask questions. We have much clearer communication when we actively listen to our clients.
Active listening is not parroting. It's a conversational skill you use to interact with your client, friends, family members and other people. But by keying in on the basic concepts of what the other person is saying you not only confirm that you heard what was said, but you understand it.
Paraphrase - Do Not Parrot
If you want to get under anyone's skin all you have to do is parrot them. Few things are more aggravating for most people than being parroted.
When you repeat word for word what somebody said they receive the message that you really didn't understand what they did say. The feel unheard, misunderstood, ridiculed, put down and maybe offended. Think about it. Do you enjoy being mimicked?
If you want someone to know you understood what they said, paraphrase what they said in your own words. They will clarify anything you don't understand. They might go deeper into the topic of discussion knowing you are in empathy with them. But when you parrot them, most people tend to clam up or change the topic.
Listen to the conversations around you and identify missed opportunities to develop a deeper level of understanding and communication through active listening. Mentally practice what you might say instead by paraphrasing what the other person said.
Teacher: I'd like to know what you thought about this lesson.
Student: I didn't understand it.
Teacher: You don't know what to say when you're trying to actively listen to your friends.
Student: Right.
Teacher: You don't think you really understand what they're saying.
Student: No that's not it.
Teacher: I don't know what it could be then.
Student: I don't understand how anybody can tell the other person he understood what they were saying without sounding weird.
Teacher: You don't feel comfortable telling your friends what you thought you heard them say.
Student: Right! It all sounds so fake.
Teacher: How I'm speaking with you right now sounds really fake. <smile>
Student: ...
Note to students: Practice is the only way you can become comfortable using this technique. At first it probably does sound fake. With practice you learn how to focus on the main points and keep the conversation going. Be patient with yourself and just keep practicing.
If it sounds "fake" to you, it probably is. You can always say something like: "Let me rephase that." and give it another try. After all, this is a lerning experience. Please relax and learn.
Your Assignment
Practice Active Listening and Making Requests every day until you become comfortable with these techniques. Practice listening to your family, friends, clients and other people. Practice making requests instead of asking questions. The more you practice, the more you'll come to appreciate these powerful empowering tools.
Then Practice Reflective Listening and the Short Chat -- which can be extended out to a few minutes if your client needs to express that many thoughts and feelings. Practice these skills until you know and understand them very well.
Then practice the skills described in Parts Three and Four. Use one or more of these skills during every Coaching session. Practice them all until they become second nature to you.
You may also use some of the skills ahead of schedule. But this is not a requirement. Practice is a requirement. You can only pass this workshop by practicing your Coaching skills daily.
Your Practicum
Your facilitator will assign you to a small group of three or four people. Each of you will function as a Coach, client and observer in five practice Coaching sessions with each other member of the group. In a group of three there will be one observer and in a group of four there will be two. The observers are asked to comment on the strengths and weaknesses of each Coaching session.
The Coach will use all of the skills you've learned to date and may try any from future lessons. The client is to act as normal as possible and neither aide nor hinder the Coach during the session.
In the beginning you will make some mistakes. But if you practice with your friends, clients, associates, family and other people, you'll find these skills empower other people and they become easier and easier for you to use.
If you plan on one session a week with your group, you'll complete your practicum before the last weekly Coaching session with you facilitator. That's good timing.
Pay special attention to the Short Chat Schedule.
Your Assignment
You will be ready for your oral examination as soon as you complete the required practice sessions for your Coaching Practicum. We encourage you to complete this requirement as soon as possible.
1.Active Listening Skills
Supporting, Endorsing and Thanking
Choices, Assignments and Contracts
Empowering Coaching
Successful completion of this workshop earns you 35 CEU for certification and/or licensing.


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Tickets to the pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 34 are available now. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, through all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1-800-745-3000. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees.
WrestleMania 34 will take place Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and will be streamed live around the world on WWE Network. Ticket prices range from $35 to $1,000. There will also be a limited number of "Gold Circle" VIP Packages available for $2,000. The Gold Circle packages include seating in the first nine rows ringside, access to a Gold Circle VIP Stadium Entrance and a commemorative WrestleMania 34 take-home folding chair.
WrestleMania is more than just a one-day event; it is a week-long celebration. In addition to WrestleMania 34, other events include: WrestleMania Axxess, WWE's four-day, interactive fan festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and four spectacular live events taking place at Smoothie King Center, including the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; NXT TakeOver, Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live.
WWE will also host activities designed to give back to the local community during WrestleMania Week including "Be a STAR" anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and Make-A-Wish events. Additional information on these events will be announced in the future at www.wrestlemania.com.
Over the past 10 years, WrestleMania has generated nearly $1 billion in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event.


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Ff is a new project featuring Dave from White Hills and Antrony also known as Tony the Interpretive Dancer). Antronhy has played drums for numerous bands including Bivouac, Punish the Atom, Julian Cope but you won't hear many on this release as it is mostly strange samples, synths and some vocals. There are several editions of this record and I managed to the mail order on in only 50 copies in a white sleeve and a brown vinyl with streaks. It also comes with a sheet of blotter with two different coloured hands on it.. Would be cool if had acid on it but seems unlikely but you don't know if you don't try it! Anyway, the record features 10 tracks, 5 on each side of strange soundscapes lasting about 30mins, that a bit of LSD would for sure enhance your ability to appreciate this quite abstract music. Fans of the White Hills Oddity series will for sure dig this…… Far out stuff..
This is a site where I post reviews of CDs, DVDs, LPs, and concerts. I have been writing music reviews on and off since 1984. I ran a heavy metal fanzine from 1984-1988 called Metal Madness and have been a staff writer for Aural Innovations for many years. I have also contributed to Chrohinga Well (RIP), Bad Acid (RIP), Lowcut (RIP), Roadburn and a number of other zines as well. I recently moved to Portugal so please request the new address and do not send any music to Denmark anymore. Tak..
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Ff- Feeling (Thrill Jockey)
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Jets release details for 2017 Development Camp
All eight 2017 NHL Draft picks will attendby Winnipeg Jets PR @WpgJetsPR / Press Release
The Winnipeg Jets announced the club will hold their 2017 Development Camp from Monday, June 26th to Friday, June 30th, 2017 at BELL MTS Iceplex. The camp will bring together several of the team's top prospects, including forwards Kyle Connor and Jack Roslovic and defenceman Nelson Nogier, who played for the Jets last season.
All eight of Winnipeg's 2017 draft picks are scheduled to participate, including first round selection Kristian Vesalainen.
On-ice testing takes place on Monday, while the Winnipeg Jets Development Camp scrimmage game is scheduled for 10:30 am on Friday, June 30 on the Canadian Tire Rink at BELL MTS Iceplex.
GOALTENDERS: Arvid Holm, Cole Kehler, Jake Kielly and Colton Phinney
DEFENCEMEN: Jacob Cedarholm, Chris Dienes, Croix Evingson, Leon Gawanke, Jack Glover, Luke Green, Johnathan Kovacevic, Sami Niku, Nelson Nogier, Tucker Poolman*, Dylan Samberg, Logan Stanley
FORWARDS: Mason Appleton, Francis Beauvillier, Kyle Connor, Erik Foley, C.J. Franklin, Jansen Harkins, Ryan Kuffner, Brendan Lemieux, Skyler McKenzie, Jack Roslovic, Michael Spacek, Jared Spooner, Jordy Stallard*, Nico Sturm, Alex Tonge, Matt Ustaski, Santeri Virtanen, Kristian Vesalainen
* Attending, but not participating due to injury
2017 WINNIPEG JETS DEVELOPMENT CAMP SCHEDULE (all practices open to the public)
Mon, June 26, 2017 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:45 pm BELL MTS Iceplex
Tue, June 27, 2017 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:45 pm BELL MTS Iceplex
Wed, June 28, 2017 10:00 am 10:00 am 12:45 pm BELL MTS Iceplex
Thu, June 29, 2017 10:00 am 10:00 am 12:45 pm BELL MTS Iceplex
Fri, June 30, 2017 10:30 am 10:30 am 1:15 pm BELL MTS Iceplex
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Holy Cow!
I realized that waaaaay back in November, I promised more pictures of my trip to Vermont and a dairy farm. I also realized that I never actually posted them. So, because I have no new photos to share today, and I now have an eternal love of cows because of these photos, I'm sharing.
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So a few of us headed back up to Forest Rider Country and put on some miles.
The conditions were amazing as usual. North of Park Rapids, over to Emmaville, to the Stompin' Grounds for lunch. Then Aikley for gas, the Buck Stop for beer and back to Andy's place.
What an amazing day with no hiccups.


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Fringe SkirtSeptember 25, 2014
Let's get fierce with fringe! Often considered part of a more boho, casual look, this trend is experiencing a chic upgrade thanks to designers like Tamara Mellon, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Gucci & Stella McCartney getting turnt on tassel. From bags to skirts to shoes, it's all about movement. So make a move to shake up your style with this DIY fringe skirt!
To create: Turn the skirt inside out then measure and mark 1/4-inch strips. P.S.- we recommend working from the center to the sides of the skirt. We used a gold sharpie to mark points on the seams and a ruler and black sharpie to connect the lines. Using sharp fabric scissors, cut the entire bottom hem off. Create fringe by cutting the strips with scissors.


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Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a late swoop for the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen, as they look to reinforce their midfield area, following the departure of Javier Pastore, according to Goal.com.
Thibaut Courtois has already left Chelsea and England ahead of his potential move to UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid, even though his parent club is yet to agree a deal for the transfer. (as per The Telegraph)
The 1999 Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo has recommended his former team Barcelona to sign Liverpool winger Mo Salah this summer in an interview he gave to Daily Mail.
Even though Alvaro Morata only joined Chelsea last summer, the Spaniard looks to be heading to the exit door already, as his disappointing performances have led the club to believe they need to reinvest in another forward this summer.
The 2017/18 season might not go down as one of the more interesting seasons, but the lack of proper title challenges across Europe has hardly been felt on the attendance figures, which have remained relatively stable for yet another year.
Ahead of the upcoming Champions League final against Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo took the time to give an interview to El Chiringuito de Jugones, in which he briefly commented on the rumors linking Neymar with a summer transfer to Real Madrid.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he rejected the opportunity to work for Real Madrid and the England national team on several occasions, an exclusive beInSports interview with the manager reveals.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly negotiating over a potential swap deal that would see Toby Alderweireld move to Old Trafford and Antony Martial go in the opposite direction.
Liverpool have lost yet another promising youngster in Yan Dhanda, who recently rejected a new contract extension with the Reds, amid rumors of potential interest from newly relegated Swansea City.


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Certified Tutor
I am a recent graduate from University of Alabama at Birmingham with master's and doctoral degree in Civil Engineering. I have strong background in math, science, physics, statistics and Civil and Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering related courses. I have successfully passed the GRE and TOEFL exams. I offer tutoring for FE/EIT and PE Licensure Exams Test Preparation (Civil and Environmental Engineering), ACT, SAT, GRE (Quantitative), geometry, trigonometry, Calculus and other math and science related subjects.
Atul's Qualifications
Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: University of Pune - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Graduate Degree: University of Alabama at Birmingham - PHD, Civil Engineering
I like swimming, hiking, and fishing. I also enjoy organic veggie gardening.
Tutoring Subjects
Civil and Environmental Engineering
What is your teaching philosophy?
Teaching is not just an art but also is a technique which helps develop interest in students. My goal is to develop problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, and, ultimately, ability to think creatively and outside the box.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
After introductions, I will make an assessment of the student's knowledge of the subject, and discuss his/her objectives and goals. Based on this information, I can decide my teaching strategy to achieve his/her goals.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Independent learning is achieved by giving assignments and problem sets after every lesson so the student can get a good grasp of the subject.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
In order to keep students motivated, I like to try different teaching strategies, giving real-life examples, discussions, and setting short-term goals and helping students achieve them.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I offer multiple examples, with real-life examples. Sometimes, it is easy to explain it using pen and paper.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Before reading, I will provide background knowledge about the content. After reading, I ask student to summarize important points and supporting details.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Effective communication is a key to being successful; knowing a student's background knowledge of the subject helps me to determine the areas where the student needs attention.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
By providing easy tricks and examples that students are not familiar with is my strategy to keep students engaged in the subject.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
Asking follow up questions during the lesson, and giving practice problem to the student to work independently.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
Making class material easy to understand; include multiple examples that relate to day to day life; solving problems with students can develop student's confidence.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
By discussing with the student about his background knowledge of the subject and what goals he wants to achieve after learning this subject.
How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?
My teaching method changes as per the student's ability to grasp it, and I use different techniques to find out which technique works best for each student.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
I prefer providing slides as notes, but during lessons I like to explain ideas and theories using a board. With boards, students feel the true learning experience.


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I'm No Limits Founder and Creator, Mike Basevic.
As a nationally-recognized behavioral strategist, performance coach, author and speaker, I've been coaching, mentoring and training individuals of all ages for over two decades.
Let me put it simply: if you've struggled with anxiety, lack of confidence, feelings of failure or depression; or if you're a parent of a child struggling with these issues…. this is the place for you.
Our site contains the concrete tools you need to break through current limitations and reach new levels of academic, athletic and personal success.
I'm talking about:
…. resources to guide you
… success stories to inspire you
…and access to ME, Mike, to guide you in the right direction
I Get What You're Going Through
I know exactly what it feels like to let toxic emotions get the best of you:
Fear. Stress. Anxiety. Resentment. Confusion.
One of the things I've found people appreciate most is my ability to connect my own story with theirs.
In fact, it's through this very same story that No Limits was born.
Almost ten years ago I was in a completely different place than I am in now. My marriage of 15 years ended abruptly. Literally, in one night.
Onto the Good Stuff
Check out a few favorite blog posts that will help you understand the personal power that is within us all and how it will transform your life.
A Personal Journey
"I didn't know it at the time but it was the beginning of the most challenging and difficult times of my life… those events would set a string of events in motion that would lead me on a path of hardship like I have never known. But, it would also prove to be one of my greatest moments and a time that would shape
the rest of my life."
Law Of Attraction
"Quite simply, what we think about constantly, what we expect to happen in our lives and how we feel about our life in each area will ALWAYS play out in our physical world. It is a 100% proposition that our physical world will always mirror our internal world and the more you learn to trust that this fact, the faster things materialize into your lives."
Perspective & Tony's Inspiring Story
" Practicing gratitude is the healthiest medicine you can put into your body and your mind. In addition to gratitude, having the right perspective and focus is also really important… Whenever I get consumed with some of that toxic stuff I always take a step back and realize that I have it pretty good and most things in life that irk us really don't matter."
The Mike Archives
Check out the blog for even more inspiration on the power of No Limits. In these letters, I touch on how our tools, resources and
practices can be simplified and actionable for everyone, including:
Young Adults
Seasoned Professionals
… just to name a few!
Start Your Own Journey
No Limits Nation is not only for those who can afford my personal coaching services.
Regardless of your financial, social or geographical situation, there is a way for you to access my tools to live an extraordinary life, or help someone you love do the same.
Be sure to check out the Work With Me section for free and paid resources to start your own journey of self discovery.
I can't wait to get started.
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Released by Ubisoft Entertainment, Hungry Shark World APK gets new update version 1.4.2. It is an android action game where you will play as hungry shark who ate all things in front of you. There are 17 species of sharks that you can play and 7 Sharks with different sizes. All have their own characteristics. For example hammerhead sharks, faster than any other shark species. Each Sharks can also be enhanced, as they can bite harder, swim faster, and faster growing hunger levels.
There are three areas that could be explored, namely Pacific Island, which in this area there are a lot of tourists. Arab Ocean, where there are areas of the industry. Arctic Ocean, cold ocean where there is secret military base. Players will also have 20 missions to complete, which is included in the mission of hunting down specific target, achieving the highest score by certain value, and survive. Enemies which you can eat is the Pope, small fish, Ship, Man, and many more.
You can also use the help of such animals, shark children, octopus, and turtles to increase the strength of your hunt. But, the most interesting is you can equip shark characters with accessories such as headphones, umbrellas, and lasers. If you are fan of Hungry Shark franchise or like Jaws game in console platform, you'd also like this android game. Take control of a very Hungry Shark in this action packed aquatic adventure. Survive as long as possible by eating everything that gets in your way!Features of Hungry Shark World 1.4.2 APK for Android
- 20 different mission types to master including high scores, specific prey hunts and survival!
- 100's of enemies and prey to consume: whales, submarines and locals, BEWARE!
- Equip your sharks with stylish Accessories and special Gadgets; no shark is complete without headphones, umbrella and a freakin' laser beam!
- Unlock a variety of Pets to boost your predatory powers. baby sharks, octopus and even a feisty turtle are all happy to help in your adventure.
- Combo bonuses, Gold rush and MEGA GOLD RUSH to boost your hi-scores.
- Find all Hungry Letters to trigger the insane Super Size PowerUp!
Hungry Shark World APK 1.4.2 Latest Version
- Bug Fixes
- More updates on their way soon!
Apps Reviews
This game is seriously so fun. I used to play Evolution version, but now World version is my new favorite game! Better graphics, better sound effects, better gameplay than HSE.
Developer: Ubisoft Entertainment Version: 1.4.2 Requirement: Varies with device Price: Free


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Everyone wants to look beautiful in a natural way. Using a simple beauty facial pack will boost your beauty quotient to prime levels. This face pack makes skin soft and prevents sun burn. Today, let us see a natural moisturizer facial pack which requires just 3 simple ingredients which is readily available.
Category Archives: Beauty
Green facial pack for oily skin
Reveal your true complexion and enjoy your glowing flawless skin using green facial pack. This face pack helps to get rid of pimples naturally and it is best for oily skin. This face uses ingredients which is readily available.
Egg facial pack for glowing face
Happy to inform that the site has reached 1000th post today. Thanks to all for your continuous support.
Beautiful and glowing face is every women dream. Give your face an instant glow using this facial pack. This egg face pack is exclusively for dry skin. This face pack just uses 3 ingredients which are readily available. You can make this face pack easily at home and use it atleast once in a week.
A simple homemade oil to get rid of pimples
Pimples spoil one's beauty. Pimples can be treated easily using this simple homemade oil. This uses just two ingredients which is readily available in kitchen cabinet. Let us see the homemade oil preparation in detail,
Treat dark circle under eyes using this homemade oil naturally
Dark circle under eyes spoils one's beauty. Lack of hemoglobin and insufficient rest to eyes are the causes of dark circle under eyes. Applying beetroot juice, potato juice, carrot paste and coconut oil removes the dark under eyes. Today let us see a homemade oil preparation to treat dark circle under eyes.
Simple homemade After Shave Gel
This is a single ingredient simple aftershave gel which treats scars and dry skin.Instead of using store bought After Shave gel, you can use this simple natural After Shave Gel
Natural face pack to remove black spots on face, pimples & wrinkles on face
Black spots, Pimples &Wrinkles on face spoil our beauty. Everyone wants to look beautiful in a natural way. Using a simple beauty tip will boost your beauty quotient to prime levels Instead of using chemical pimple removal creams; you can use this remedy to get scar free face.
Homemade natural bath powder
A Valentine's Day Note to my sweet husband:
Each day with you is a valentine's day for me. I don't miss to celebrate each moment of life with the man I love. Thank you Lord for uniting us. Thanks dear for being there for me always. Happy Valentine's day!!!
Herbal bath powder is safe to skin as it is completely natural. It is easy to make. This homemade natural bath powder removes smell, skin irritation and allergy that is caused by excessive sweating. If you want to stop store-bought soap and use herbal bathing powder, you can definitely try this herbal bath powder.
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A drink to enhance face beauty (muga polivu in tamil)
Everyone wants to look beautiful in a natural way. Using a simple beauty tip will boost your beauty quotient to prime levels. Today, let us see a drink preparation which helps to improve skin complexion and face beauty
A home remedy for Vitiligo (leucoderma )
Vitiligo (leucoderma) is a skin disease which has to be treated immediately else it will be spread all over the body. I have few more remedies for Vitiligo(ven pulli in tamil) in my blog. You can use any of these remedies based on the availability of the ingredients.


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Dear All,
I'm writing a code which could read the following file:
(input.raw) contained:
11 12 13
21 22 23
31 32 33
While reading this file I want to do the following:
-Move cursor to the beginning of that file which is before "11", then start reading
-After reading 11 the ' ' will read in too, in this step I want to skip reading this line by moving the cursor to the beginning of next line which is before "21", then again skip reading this line when ' ' is found, move cursor to the beginning of next line which is before '31'.
Please help me I'm getting stuck in here.
Thanks in advance.


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Ok something of a bit of an exclusive here, from a contemporary Artist & Illustrator I've long admired – Brighton based Jasper Goodall (UK).
I first came across Jasper's work as a design student around the turn of the century, his work prominently featured in Angus Hyland's seminal "Pen and Mouse: Commercial Art and Digital Illustration" the book that triumphed traditional Illustrations transition into digital and thus the 21st century. It may seem strange now but once upon a time traditional illustration was in it's death throws, out in the cold, superseded by saccharine layers of cheap and nasty Photoshop/Stock imagery that thanks to lazy graphic design had (horrifically) risen


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Sciatica is a painful syndrome caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatic pain can range from a mild ache to incapacitating pain, which can last for a few hours, or last as long as weeks.
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common disorders in Australia, indiscriminate of age or occupation. Give us a call on (02) 8095 0393 and we can discuss your needs.


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2016 FINRA District Committee Election
On October 19, 2016, executive representatives of FINRA member firms were mailed an Election Notice and ballot to elect committee members for FINRA District Committees. Ballots must be returned no later than November 18, 2016, and the newly elected committee members will take office in January 2017.
Each candidate was provided an opportunity to submit a biography and statement. FINRA has posted the information from the candidates to help firms learn more about each candidate in their region.
Firms may vote for one candidate for the seat corresponding to their district and firm size.


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Giving IS Better than Receiving
On my last trip to Mexico, there were many sweet moments, but no sweeter than this. It's a memorable in which I was reminded that it truly IS better to give than to receive.
We visited a small church in a very poor part of town. When we ask the pastor what needs he had, he mentioned that he had no instruments to use in church, and a guitar would help tremendously. That's when God put a thought in my spirit… A thought that I wrestled with for the next day or two.
I had a guitar with me. It's a guitar with tremendous sentimental value. I had it since before my first kid was born. And now he is a teenager and a member of the team on this very Mexico trip! I've recorded albums with this guitar, sung thousands of songs on it, and now God is prompting me to give it away. I fought Him on this, recounting all of the reasons why this guitar (which I called by it's nickname "Al") should stay with me. The reasons weren't good enough to stop a change in ownership, and I knew it. I knew I was supposed to give it away.
As long as these were my thoughts, I could change my mind in selfishness. So I knew I needed to put it out there and tell a friend, and then I couldn't take it back. So I told my friend, Derick, who is in my life a tremendous example of selflessness. And there it was. That night, I'd play some songs and tell of my history with the guitar, and inform him that I just played my last song on it, and that it was now his to play.
I want to be clear on something. I don't write this to brag in any way. I know Jesus says that when you give not to announce it. I can't brag about this anyway. The way I fought God on this internally doesn't put me in a very good light! I write this to encourage you, that if you feel the promptings of God to sacrifice and give something away to someone less fortunate, do it! Don't fight Him. You'll lose. Or you might miss out on the blessing of giving.
What a sweet moment is was! I get emotional just thinking about it. Seeing my brother in Christ play his first song on my old guitar. You'll have to just watch it for yourself. My now teenage son recorded the exchange:
Mexico Mission Trip
I recently went back to Mexico on a short trip. I didn't travel with the group. My family actually went down to see our friends where we used to live on the border, and then I met up with the team (walked across a 2 mile long bridge in the middle of nowhere!).
One neat thing about this trip was that the group of 40 or so were from 5 different churches (and different denominations too). We all had one singular purpose. Like most of my posts, allow me to let the video do the talking.
I edited this for this morning's church service using photos and video I took as well as other pictures from others in the group.
Jesus, Friend of Sinners
"Break our hearts for what breaks Yours"
This is a video I put together for GNPI before being hired. Since joining the team, we've acquired a license to stream the music video. If you like Casting Crowns, be sure to check out our version of "Jesus, Friend of Sinners." If you like it or if it convicts you in any way, please share it with your friends.
The Groots in South Africa
One of the things I like doing is making promos for missionaries that I know. I see it as a way that I can support them in helping get the word out on there work, so others will support them as well. The Groots are good friends of ours and will be doing some great work with Mercy Air (www.mercyair.org– fund # 9775). I filmed their message earlier in the week and spent all day yesterday piecing together this 20 min. presentation that they will take on the road with them to raise support and can use online as well.
Allow me to introduce you to "The Groots in South Africa":
NOMaD 1•2•3
There are many causes out there. Some get more attention than others, and that's fine. Here's a cause that I believe is a good one, like so many others. I was asked to create this 90 second promo for NOMaD 1•2•3, a sponsorship program from Good News Production International. I'm honored to have been able to play a small part in this worthy project.
Please watch the short promo to see this is all about:[vimeo 38101622]
Though, I made this spot several months ago, tonight is when it launched. I got to watch GNPI's annual banquet streaming online. With the launch of this new program they stated that they were praying for at least 150 people to sign up for $10 a month and this worthy cause TONIGHT. Whether you're reading this on the 8th of March, or afterward, would you consider joining me and becoming a sponsor, and also praying for the active NOMaD teams and future teams, and share this with at least 3 of your friends????
Mission Trip
Here's a quick edit for Sunday's Spanish service of some footage taken on the mission trip. The song is by Jesus Adrian Romero. It speaks of a the abundant harvest and the scarcity of workers. Then it says, "Here I am, send me." Enjoy the sights of Hidalgo, Mexico and pray for the ongoing ministry in these places.
Back from Mexico
I'm back and swine flu free! This blog is covering the trip- http://bpfmexico.blogspot.com/. I'll probably post something personal later. Now I have to capture 2 hours of footage from the trip.


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PT-110 Forestry clearing the way in a growing market.
There is so much impressive equipment coming onto the market at the moment and it is a really exciting time to be in the earthmoving industry.
We have always been impressed with the Terex Posi-Tracks and the newest model to hit our shores is the PT-110 Forestry edition.
From the front of the machine to the firewall remains the same as the PT-100G with the same upgrades that the new PT-100G also features. Once you get from the firewall back though the PT-110 Forestry changes dramatically.
This is the engine compartment and the big change is that it is now tier 4 compliant.
The engine is an all-new 854E Perkins diesel engine and it is all new tier 4 compliant.
Its net increase in horsepower is up 10 per cent and its torque is up by 10 per cent.
The increase in engine horsepower was achieved with a new hydraulic fan, which replaces the old mechanical fan.
The older model used to produce 8,000 cubic feet per minute and is now producing 14,000 cubic feet per minute.
This is clearly a dramatic increase that has allowed them to use more engine horsepower due to the fan being hydraulically driven.
The other thing that was instantly noticeable was the massive reduction in noise, which is a direct result of the hydraulic fan.
Whilst we didn't have a Db. meter to test the difference it was incredibly noticeable, so much so that it was easy to have a conversation standing right next to the PT-110 Forestry whilst it was operating.
With the mechanically driven fan the blades have to be on a very coarse pitch to achieve the cooling effect required.
The other big progression with the new hydraulic fan is that it is infinitely variable on the Forestry machine. As the engine is running cold, the fan will only run at 260 rpm but as the temperature ramps up in the engine it will vary between that 260rpm and go up to 2,600 rpm.
In the old machine the fan used to only run at 2,300 so the cooling capacity has been dramatically enhanced.
Along with the radiator that has also been increased by 30%, this massive increase really accommodates the Australian conditions.
Another feature is that you can now tilt the cooling system out thirty degrees, which allows for better cleaning and maintenance in the engine bay.
With the advent of putting the bottom on top and the two wing doors you have much greater access to the whole engine bay for cleaning and maintenance.
We haven't seen a machine with better access and this is probably because this Terex PT-110 Forestry has been purpose built as a forestry unit to make the servicing a lot easier and keep it clean.
The forestry market has been very strong in America for many years and is an industry that we see growing every day here in Australia.
Each year there is an increase of about fifteen percent over here and these Terex forestry machines sales figures relate to that growth.
This is helped by the Terex's ease of transport and mobility.
When a contractor goes onsite they generally don't just do vegetation management but also repair work to access roads, remove material and cart it away, which makes this a particularly versatile tool.
The PT-110 that we reviewed is built to a ROPS and FOPS level 2, which is the only forestry machine of it's kind in Australia built to that standard.
It can be used for construction too but a PT-100G would likely be the more suitable machine for construction purposes.
The increase in torque is especially required in forestry machines because when you are using vegetation management machines it allows you to have a quicker recovery time for the head to gain speed if you bog it down.
The torque has subsequently been increased by ten percent with this new Terex and increased the horsepower by ten percent.
This means that this machine has the highest hydraulic horsepower in the industry for a forestry machine of this type.
The undercarriage is the same reliable system that contractors love in the PT-100G. That undercarriage is very unique on its own as it has the oscillating bogie along with the torsion bar suspension in it.
This means that the left hand side joins to the right hand side and so you can hold your traction on the ground far better than other machines.
This is a purpose built machine for the forestry industry so the extra power and features are probably not particularly suited for the construction industry unless you were looking to use it for applications such as road planing or stabilization material where you could use the higher flow for a stabilization unit or a planer.
We keep referring to the Terex PT-110 Forestry as a new machine as they are just hitting our shores now but it has actually been out for about eighteen months in The United States so it is tried proved.
We probably haven't seen it here until now as there hasn't been any need to be tier 4 compliant here but that demand is finally starting to happen here.
This machine also features all new software, which makes it much easier to operate. You can run ISO or H pattern controls at the press of a button, you have auto idle and full instrumentation and full warning devices where if you do get into trouble the engine will automatically stop.
Terex have made these machines idiot proof basically.
We were extremely impressed with this remarkable machine and feel that this really is another dimension from the existing PT-100G Forestry with enhanced performance, ease of use, more productivity and simply more bang for your buck than ever before
The forestry market in the states is absolutely huge and Terex says that they have a customer in The States that has just placed an order for fourty of these machines.
We can only see massive opportunities for contractors in Australia to get into this market and this is the machine that will give you the edge in the forestry industry.
As much as we loved it you should really check it out for yourself.


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MMA and Fight Church
In college I served as a part time youth pastor at a local church in rural Indiana. Three of the students I brought each week were from some pretty tough home situations and worshiped the fighters of WWE. They would put wrestling moves on each other and sometimes me. They some pretty big kids so I didn't stand a chance. I wondered what effect watching wrestling had on their development and especially on how they expressed their anger.
Recently, I have noticed pastors like Mark Driscoll talk about redeeming UFC and mixed martial arts. Now there is even a documentary talking about the interaction of the church and MMA called Fight Church. You can watch the trailer here.
Questions about how Christianity should interact with a violent culture are not new. The early Christians in the Roman Empire asked these same questions about gladiators. How do you follow a Jesus who said to turn the other cheek and beat the snot out of your competitor? Are there negative ramifications of pushing such a masculine Christianity?
As a father of daughters questions like this don't come up much. But for those that are raising sons it can be more of an issue. How do you think Christians should interact with MMA? Would you let your child watch UFC?
Posted on May 4, 2012, in Church and Culture, Fatherhood and tagged fight church, mark driscoll, masculine christianity, mma, parenting sons, ufc. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
I think you need to take a step back and first take a look at boxing. What is it about boxing that makes it acceptable to Christians (or is it acceptable?) and UFC questionable?


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BrainChip develops accelerated artificial intelligence and machine learning software and hardware. We have commercialized spiking neural networks, a type of neuromorphic computing which simulates the functionality of the human brain.
BrainChip's technology uses a type of neuromorphic computing called spiking neural networks (SNNs). It has many attractive characteristics, including the ability to be trained instantaneously ("one-shot learning"), high accuracy and low compute overhead. This is an important feature in the world outside of the internet, where massive datasets are not available. For instance, a police department looking for a suspect in live video streams does not have thousands of images of that suspect, nor does it have weeks to train a traditional convolutional neural network system.
A Leader in Neuromorphic Computing
Neuromorphic computing is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) that simulates the functionality of the human neuron. At BrainChip, we have developed a revolutionary spiking neural network (SNN) technology, a type of neuromorphic computing that learns autonomously, evolves and associates information just like the human brain.
BrainChip's technology has been designed as a one-shot learning system. It recognizes patterns in milliseconds without having to be pre-programmed. It achieves this by learning from information, and then later recognizing what it has learned.
BrainChip's first use of this technology is BrainChip Studio, which aids law enforcement and intelligence organizations to rapidly search vast amounts of video footage and identify patterns or faces.
Our technology learns from experience, autonomously, just like a human. It does not need to be trained with millions of samples like Deep Learning, it learns a pattern instantaneously. Deep Learning networks are power-hungry and require large GPU-Server clusters and weeks of training. BrainChip's technology learns by itself, without large datasets, and finds patterns that humans may not be aware of. This rapid learning capability opens up new possibilities to find images in video, patterns in large datasets, and hundreds of other applications where deep learning cannot be used.
Because SNNs can be implemented using regular logic functions, they are inherently high-performance and low-power. BrainChip is in the unique positon of commercializing SNNs that offer instantaneous training, low computational overhead
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Rows of Ruffles Pillow Tutorial - You're gonna LOVE this one!
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Hello! I found your site from One Good Thing by Jillee and your little project here has intrigued me. I am not a sewer. I only know how to do the most basic of basic sewing so I'm looking forward to your ruffles post. Hopefully it's not too difficult for my non-crafty brain to understand. LOL.ReplyDeleteReplies
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I am glad you liked the project. It is a fun one. Here is the ruffles tutorial. It has been a life changer for me.http://sassybagsandrags.blogspot.com/2012_08_01_archive.html
If you decide you want the pillow and don't want to make it, you can see it in my Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/listing/106931012/rows-and-rows-of-ruffles-pillow-style
If you have other colors in mind, we can work on that. Let me know if you would like a discount coupon.
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Our son and daughter in law have a 6 month old baby. They want to monitor her, while she is asleep, from the restaurant they run, which is about 80m from her bedroom through too many walls for a regular baby monitor to work. They have a pair of laptops with built in cameras and microphones which they use for Skype etc. How should they set them up on a LAN so as to monitor the baby, without using an internet connexion? I think ethernet via the mains cable is a possibility, but even if the two computers were next door to eachother, how do you display the video picture from the camera on computer A on the screen of computer B & vice versa? They have both Apple and Windows options.
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I searched Google for "baby monitor over lan" There were a lot of hits. Whatever is shown as internet can be made to work on a LAN, depending on the distance.
Those are two of the hits. Repeat the search for others if they don't help.
How do you know when a politician is lying? His mouth is moving.
Simple setup: you use Remote Desktop which allows you to view the desktop and camera display of the laptop in the baby room.
But nothing you write supports there being a lan between the baby's room and the restaurant.
You would need to establish a physical connection before you could do Remote Desktop.
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Well, right now there is no physical connexion, but I can make one using ethernet cable, or we can possibly use the mains cable if the circuitry is favourable. I was trying to use Remote Desktop yesterday using Win 7 Pro on one and Win 7 home on the other computer - No Joy. Whichever way I did it - blue cable, yellow cable, via router..... nothing worked.
But I did get a good result with Net Meeting over 2 x computers running XP, either wireless, cabled or directly linked with crossover cable. So at the moment I am heading that direction.
You have to configure the windows firewalls to allow Remote desktop. Home can only be a client not a server. You also have to establish networking which it appears you didn't successfully do with the win7 pcs.
What is the distance from the restaurant to the baby's room?
What is this "main cable" you are talking about? What is connected to it now?
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Thanks for your further input, Wanderer.... I will have a go with changing the firewalls - I didn't try that. The Windows 7 computers are both WIFI enabled and are in the same workgroup and homegroup on my network at my home/office and share files just fine - but remote desktop was a no-no at my first attempt. Since NetMeeting worked OK, I will probably use that facility, as it is free and I already have two old XP machines that I can use.
At my son's place, (which is in Mozambique, by the way), they have 3-phase 240V mains electricity (at least some of the time) and a generator which is cranked into action when the lights go out! The main fusebox/distribution board is in the office next to the restaurant, and right now, (from here in UK), I don't know if their house is on the same phase or the same ring-main as the restaurant. If it is, or could be, then we could send the ethernet signal down the mains cable and decode it at the far end. Otherwise it will probably be wires as it is a bit far between the restaurant and the baby's room (about 50m) for wifi to reach.
I'll be going to visit him in a couple of months so want to have the solution to his problem tried and tested. They already bought a top-model baby intercom, but it doesn't have the range with a wall or two in the way.
Another issue might be the difference between Windows 7 Home and Windows 7 Pro. If I'm not mistaken, you can use RDP from the Home machine to remote into the Pro machine, but not vice versa. If that's the case, you could set up the Pro machine in the baby's room with the webcam activated, and use the Home machine as the "monitor" through which you could keep an eye on the baby from downstairs.
A better approach would be to buy an IP camera that connects directly to the router/switch. You would need to setup port forwarding on the router to point to the camera. That way you won't need to worry about the Windows firewall. They come in all price ranges starting at about $20 (15 eur). The one I use to monitor my elderly father is a Toshiba PTZ camera which cost $750 (about 560 eur). My next camera will be an Axis PTZ (about $2,000).
"If it is, or could be, then we could send the ethernet signal down the mains cable and decode it at the far end."
You would need powerline equipment for this. Since the UK and Mozambique have the same power standards you should be good.
What I am not clear on [since I am in the US and don't use phased power for wall outlets] is if on a different phases if the powerline equipment will still work.
I would suspect it would not work if on different phases since there is no connection between the phases.
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Thanks to all contributors. I'm not going to be able to select a "Best answer" on this occasion because nobody came up with anything easier or cheaper than "Net Meeting" on two XP laptops, with or without a router.
Most of us don't care about that anyway. So how are you going to solve your connectivity issue?
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I'll take the old laptops with me when we fly out, and a spare wireless router I have, and about 30m of ethernet cable, and the little webcam I already have.
I'll put the router up in the eaves (single storey, straw roof I think) of the building which is nearest to the house where my son lives (about 30m I think - waiting for him to tell me a more exact figure), and cable or maybe wifi the router to the computer which will go in the office or the restaurant (up to them).
The other computer/webcam/mic will be in the house with baby's room.
I don't think the electric mains will work as a pathway, since the buildings are on different phases I'm told.
If all this techy stuff fails, the parents will have to get used to taking baby with them! (Though the risk of malaria from mozzie bites will be higher if baby doesn't sleep in an insect-proof room)
I'll be drinking rum on ice, after a nice dive on the house reef on Christmas day! Here's one I took earlier:- http://youtu.be/GHVbzcke2D8


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ABS-CBN president and chief executive officer Charo Santos-Concio joke, "It will be there forever," referring to the top rating series "Be Careful With My Heart".
According to Richard Yap, they were hinted that the show might be extended again. It was first reported the daytime soap, "Be Careful With My Heart" has been extended until mid-2013. But Yap said it's going to be more than the June date.
On an annual stockholders' meeting last Tuesday, Charo Santos-Concio said, "It will be there forever (laughs). Hanggang magkaroon ng apo (laughs). That's always a challenge for our content creators. The challenge is always for the next big hit... but for the meantime, as long as the public is supporting 'Be Careful With My Heart,' it will be there."
OH EM GEE...this is going to be exciting!!!
I'm sure fans will be ecstatic. I just sure hope the story won't suffer in the long run...


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I had to use up my old stash before I am allowed to buy any more (that was the theory anyway!!)
* DL Card covered with Papermania spotty paper from stash
* White leaves cut from white card using Sizzix die 38-0227 Leaf, Stem
* Greeting Farm stamped image coloured using various shades of blue Pro-markers and brown Copics pens (I didn't think to write them down as this was only a month after I had Joseph and it took all my efforts just to get the card made!), edged with Azure Pro-marker and mounted using foam pads.
* Blue marbled card from a stack bought at www.thecraftbug.com also edged with Azure Pro-marker
* Peel off sentiment from stash
* Prima flowers from stash
* Brads from stash


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GAYLORD — The Cathedral Players' first show of the 2011-2012 season will be a Christmas presentation from the Rodgers and Hammerstein's library entitled "Touch of the Child."
The show will be performed at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at St. Mary Cathedral.
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The story of Mary and Joseph, chosen to nurture and protect the world's most precious gift, is theatrically extolled in this unique and extremely moving musical.
The soaring score illuminates the wonder and breadth of the Nativity.
Between the musical episodes, contemporary narrators appear to examine our relationship with faith, emphasizing the fragile humanity of all people.
"Touch of the Child" is a beautifully crafted musical portrait of a family in which we can all see ourselves.


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TOKYO — Panicky depositors Wednesday helped trigger the first collapse of a Japanese commercial bank since shortly after World War II, part of a financial double-whammy that appeared to bring the nation's festering banking crisis to a head.
The government announced that it will dissolve the bank, and it closed the country's second-largest credit union--and then declared that the worst is over because no other financial institutions are both as large and as weak as those two.
Authorities also moved quickly to contain the damage, pledging that depositors at both failed institutions--Kizu Credit Union and Hyogo Bank--will get their money back and that the government will use taxpayer money if needed to ensure the system's stability.
"Fear will not spread," insisted Bank of Japan Governor Yasuo Matsushita.
Indeed, financial markets appeared to welcome the news. After falling modestly Wednesday during the depositors' panic, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 43.81 points to 18,027.67 in early trading today and the yen fell further against the dollar, good news for Japan's exports.


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Combining archetypal psychology, ecclesiology and ethics, Eugene Kennedy, in his latest book, The Unhealed Wound, sets out a disturbing vision of church malaise rooted in the distorted transference of sexual energy into power and manipulation.
Kennedy uses the analogy of the wounded Grail King of the Parsifal legend. Wounded in his genitals, he exists in a state of permanent pain, longing to be healed yet trapped in his illusions. Being surrounded by royal flunkeys who are either too afraid to speak up or too deluded themselves to know they need healing, his kingdom suffers spiritual decay and the effects of sick, abusive power. Welcome to the Catholic Church, Kennedy suggests, where the Grail Kings (the pope and his bishops) refuse to address realistically the unresolved and unhealed problems of sexuality. In a climate of denial, fear and manipulation (often expressed in language evocative of sexual domination), dissenting voices that could provide healing and hope are silenced.
The three recurring, interconnected wounds he focuses on are compulsory priestly celibacy, birth control and the non-ordination of women.
The sexual wounding and process of growth and integration that is the natural course for most people as they mature are arrested, not healed, for most priests. Sexuality is often channeled into pursuits ranging from relatively harmless hobbies (like golf) to dangerous and obsessive behavior, particularly when it comes to defending the institution or one's priestly identity. Priests who leave, he illustrates, are subjected to widespread institutional restrictions by Rome that are plainly vindictive. Ironically, Kennedy concludes, many who leave are those who sense their sexual wounding and decide to be healed.
Institutional power is the main obstacle to changing Humanae Vitae, the 1968 papal encyclical that included a ban on artificial contraception. The ban, he argues, is rooted in bad psychology, wrong biology and a wounded understanding of sexuality, compounded by Vatican manipulation. Paul VI having refused to let the question be discussed at the Second Vatican Council, the pontifical commission's more reformist report was rejected out of fear that the church would lose authority: if it can change on such an issue, anything might change. Here as elsewhere, Kennedy argues, the problem is that the Grail King and his entourage confuse power with authority. Under John Paul II the fact that support for Humanae Vitae has become a litmus test of orthodoxy for a candidate to be bishop is a measure of how power has replacedeven underminedlegitimate authority.
Refusal to ordain womeneven to allow discussion of the subjectis the third major example Kennedy uses to illustrate sexual wounding and the unhealthy exercise of power in the church. Rooted more in fear of women and sexuality than in good theology, none of the arguments against women's ordination are credible. Like celibacy and contraception, women's ordination has become a matter of power.
All of this has disastrous consequences for the church, says Kennedy, not least in its sacramental life and the building of healthy community. There are fewer priests now in the United States in a church that has grown in numbers. In many other countries the situation is, if anything, much worse. In addition, many of the new men in the seminariesthe John Paul II generationexhibit all the unhealthy characteristicsthe sexual woundsthat he sees in church leadership today.
For Kennedy, professor emeritus of psychology at Loyola University Chicago, the solution lies with the church acknowledging its woundedness and need for healing. His model of the healed Grail King is Blessed Pope John XXIII, whose vision of the world and humanity as family rather than foe, and of dialogue rather than diatribe, is Kennedy's vision of what will ultimately heal us. In this I am sure Kennedy is not alone.
It is not easy to summarize the argument of this book clearly, for content is severely undermined by style. Kennedy's writing is often jerky, almost stream of consciousness, regularly leaping in different directions at once. He often starts to raise an interesting point only to drop it midstream to head off elsewhere, sometimes back to areas already well covered. Tantalizing points are raised but never developed. He mentions, for example, some research on pedophilia he did for Chicago's Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, a document that was subsequently buried by other bishops. I hoped he would give more detail about it, but he doesn't.
There are also a few errors in the book, both of fact and, I would suggest, of interpretation. He places the Chinese Rites controversy about 200 years before it happened. I also think he draws too heavily on the story of Peter Abelard. Though there may be superficial parallels between physical and intellectual castration in Abelard's life, I do not think Fulbert acted in persona ecclesiae when he had the scholar castrated for his affair with Fulbert's niece Heloise, however much it reflected the medieval patriarchal mindset. In short, though parts of the book are at once intellectually challenging and deeply moving, the whole is disappointing.
If only he had combined his at times lyrical outrage with more systematic rigor, this could have been a valuable tool for those who seek reform.


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electronica, dance musicians andy cato and tom findlay of groove armada formed a duo in 1996. they soon started their own club (also named groove armada) with them spinning as dj's. they wasted no time in releasing their debut album 'northern star' in 1997. when their third album, 'vertigo' was released; they begun supporting mainstream acts such as elton john. groove armada have shown to be a duo that revel in collaborations. they have worked with acts such as richie havens, japanese popstars and the urban soul orchestra to name just a few. tom findlay has stated that to him soccer is the greatest invention by mankind. if he were to be doing anything else it would be coaching a soccer team. he has played since he was in his early youth and is a cambridge united supporter. even andy will admit that tom is better than him when they play sunday soccer. both members of groove armada were members of a dj-football team that included their fellow collaborator and rapper, m.a.d. their favourite pitches are in victoria park and hackney marshes near homerton railway station. every sunday various amateur teams play it out on the marshes, the biggest football field in london. afterwards the guys like a pint or two at the royal inn on the park. they still continue to maintain a highly busy work ethic in music with 10 releases between 1998 and 2008 alone. outside of groove armada, cato has worked with vocalist rachel foster under the name 'the weekend players'. tom acts as one half of another duo called 'sugardaddy' with famous actor tim hutton. in 2012 groove armada released the ep 'no knock out' and toured asia and europe in support, reinforcing the fact that they are still a global band.
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Hi friends, I'm sharing another furniture makeover for the second day in a row.
Did you catch my "dirty" distressed desk yesterday? This one is completely different!
I'm joining my friends in a "Best of DIY" Showcase today – see all the sneak peeks and links at the end of this post.
Here's the Before of my round side table:
The glass top comes off for storage inside. Pretty cool!
I painted the entire piece in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
I even painted the green fabric inside (it took 3 coats) and then added a stencil, but I didn't love it. Onto plan B…
I found the prettiest flower scrapbook paper ever so I cut some of it up to make a patchwork look inside. I glued it in place with Mod Podge, and sealed over the top with a couple more coats of Mod Podge.
Some clear wax and this decoupage table was done! So stinkin pretty and perfect for spring.
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LOVE this makeover! Amazing before and after!
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Jen, don't you love when you find a piece and it inspires you! You really breathed new life into this sweet side table. What a bonus to have some pretty floral papers inside to give it that pop of color! Beautiful!
WOW….this is stunning! What a beautiful transformation!
I love this transformation, it's so bright and cheerful now.
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Cottage gorgeousness for sure Jen with that pretty patchwork paper inside and the outer white paint make-over. This piece just looks so different and you must be really pleased with the outcome! I've enjoyed seeing all these amazing #BestofDIY projects.
This is an adorable transformation! I love how the top comes off so that special things can be displayed inside.
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Such a pretty and unique table!! Love your make over for it!
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I love the made-over table and am in love with the Rose Co. can!!! My name is Rose and it fits for me!!!!
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Jen, Omg I LOVE the way your Patchwork Decoupage Table turned out. It's adorable and so fresh for spring. Love it and will be sharing tomorrow on Fb too. Have a great weekend, Lisa
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Oh how sweet Jen!! That's the perfect makeover for that little table. Love it!
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It is so pretty! It would be beautiful in my daughter's room….want to send it over?
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This year I was so incredibly lucky and received so many amazing presents from my friends and family for Christmas; all of which I am so grateful for. As I love having a nosey and seeing what other people received for Christmas, I thought I'd upload a 'What I got for Christmas' post too.
A series of items that were at the top of my Christmas list this year were some new accessories for my room. In 2017 I hope to slightly change the colour scheme of my room and make it feel less plain by adding bits of copper here and there. I was lucky enough to receive two new copper lamps (one of my desk and one for beside my bed), a copper mirror for on my desk, copper wire 'E' initial and copper photo frame which I received as a secret Santa present from my best friend. Each item complements each other brilliantly and I can't wait to redecorate my room in the new year.
Unsurprisingly, I also received a ton of Lush products. Anything from Lush is such a go-to gift for me and one that I will always appreciate as I go through so many every year. Most of the products are ones that I have used before and are favourites of mine. I even found it difficult to store my mountain of products; I won't have to visit a Lush store any time soon!
To my complete surprise, my amazing mam had bought me several luxury beauty products, including the 'de-slick' setting spray, 'de-slick' mattifying powder and 'Naked Basics 2' eyeshadow palette from Urban Decay, MAC 'Honey Love' lipstick and 'Boldly Bare' lipliner and 'Alien' perfume by Mugler. Having not asked for any of these items, she did so well and I am obsessed with all of them.
From my parents, I also received a huge box of Liz Earle skincare products. Throughout 2016 I became determined to take better care of my skin, I created myself an easy yet effective skincare regime and I plan to continue this into the new year. I already love using the 'Cleanse and Polish' hot cloth cleanser and can't wait to begin using the 'eyebright' soothing lotion and 'deep cleansing mask'.
Chosen by myself, I also received some items of clothing, such as new shoes, a pom pom beanie, jeans and my ultimate favourite – my Pull and Bear leather jacket. Although slightly too cold to wear at the moment, it is so soft and comfortable to wear.
From friends and family, I also received several new tsum tsums to add to my small yet growing collection. I absolutely love my new additions.
I couldn't possibly list every single item I received otherwise we'd be here all day and this would be a very long post. I am so grateful for every single thing I received for Christmas. I hope you all had a wonderful day, let me know what your favourite presents are in the comments. As always, thank you so much for reading this post. Make sure you're always caught up by follow my blog, my twitter and Instagram.
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