A Portadown security officer who helped save a woman's life has been recognised with a special award for an 'outstanding act'.
Peter Jebb (32) was working at The Meadows Shopping Centre last November when he noticed on the security camera a woman jumping into the River Bann.
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) said he quickly made his way to the river and, while keeping in contact with police, spoke calmly to the woman - who was up to her neck in the water - so as not to panic her.
A spokesperson added, "Displaying empathy and compassion, he managed to talk her into moving towards the river side while they waited for the police to arrive.
"Once the police arrived on the scene, Peter assisted them in pulling the woman out of the water to safety.
Peter, who has been working for Robinson Services at The Meadows Shopping Centre for just over two years, was awarded the BSIA's Regional Security Personnel Award.
He is described by his colleagues as being enthusiastic and charismatic, always being the first to volunteer for new tasks and approaching his work with a positive attitude.
He said, "I believe I was just doing my job... and acted exactly in the same way any of my colleagues at the centre would have done.
"It just happened that I was the first person to be alerted to the incident. I am so pleased I was able to help someone who was obviously not in a great place.
Peter now goes through to the national phase of the awards and, if successful, he will attend the BSIA's annual ceremony in London in July.


At Family Eyecare Center PC, each member of our vision care team is selected by Dr. M. Briggs Bauman based upon his or her experience, professional demeanor, and dedication to providing personalized care to our optometry patients.
Our entire Danville optometry staff is committed to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of each and every patient. We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointment times that meet your needs. Our knowledgeable staff at Family Eyecare Center PC will work with you to help you understand your vision insurance coverage and provide financial alternatives to ensure you get the best vision care possible.
We know that you have a choice when it comes to Danville optometry, so we strive to provide comprehensive eye exams, a great selection of glasses, and personalized care.


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Q: Downloading a https file in play framework works in development but not in production I'm trying to download a dropbox link to a file output.txt. Something like this:
URL link = new URL("https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/1/view/XXX/file.txt");
ReadableByteChannel rbc = Channels.newChannel(link.openStream());
FileOutputStream fos = new FileOutputStream("output.txt");
fos.getChannel().transferFrom(rbc, 0, Long.MAX_VALUE);

When I'm running my app in development (i.e. activator run) this works fine. When the app is staged and deployed in production, I get a connection timeout at the link.openStream() step:
play.api.UnexpectedException: Unexpected exception[ConnectException: Connection timed out]

I'm able to save any http files or websites to file in production. It just seems to time out on any https file. Any thoughts on how I could begin to tackle this?
Does this have anything to do with play or is it a configuration issue with my apache server?
Thanks

A: You could have the problem with configuration or with access from that server to that URL. That is an easy part.
You also could have the problem with SSL certificate. So you will need to download it and add it locally or ask the server owners (that one server - "https://dl.drop ... ") to fix the certificate (it could be a problem on their side as well).
To verify that you have the problem with certificates - you can use the code described in this question Java and HTTPS url connection without downloading certificate DO NOT USE THIS CODE IN PRODUCTION - because you security will be 0, this code force you to trust to any certificate, so "https" naturally becomes "http" for you.
The reason of a second problem (I got if few times) was that production environment had more strict security settings, and the server where I read https resources have some problem with certification, like expiration, or incorrectly re-certified.

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A two-month long national campaign against manual scavenging, Maila Mukti Yatra has come to an end on 31 January, 2013. The campaign went around the whole nation, appealing to women and men engaged in manual scavenging to leave the inhuman practice. We, the Forum Against Manual Scavenging (FAMS) , have followed their campaign closely and believe that the persistence of manual scavenging and the State's attempts to eradicate it must be looked at closely.
"The imperious missionaries of liberalism have no respect for the diversity of India's belief systems and have taken it upon themselves to reform everything they perceive as outdated and incorrect" says Madhu Purnima Kishwar, noted academic and founder editor of Manushi - a journal about women and society.
This fitting response exposes the flaws in her arguments and reiterates the need for eradicating the prevalent odious rituals of purity, whether in the family or the temple.
This article has been edited on Feb 3, 2013 as per an appeal regarding the editorial decision on this article as defined in Bodhi Commons Editorial Policy. An English translation is also available - Editors.


This paper provides data and commentary on three significant barriers to homeownership: saving for a down payment, accessing mortgage credit and housing affordability. The report also offers information about down payment assistance programs which can help borrowers overcome the first barrier to homeownership. This report is accompanied by an interactive map and a down payments quiz.


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Furever Friends
by north beach sun · December 20, 2016
By Katrina Mae Leuzinger
Danielle Vale, the Outer Banks SPCA's lead animal care technician, spends some quality time with rescue pup Linda. Photos courtesy of John Graves.
The Outer Banks SPCA became home to seven new dogs in October. Once bound for a dog meat farm in Jeonju, South Korea, these canines were given a second chance at life.
Scout, Betty, Linda, Luna, Buddie Girl, Sandy and Bailey were among 31 dogs rescued by Humane Society International. The dogs have gone from being destined to become someone's dinner, to being loved, cared for, and thoroughly spoiled by the staff and volunteers at the SPCA while they await adoption.
While these pooches made headlines, most of the other dogs, cats and sometimes goats the SPCA cares for usually have somewhat less exotic origins.
"We usually get 50 percent owner surrender and 50 percent stray," says Director John Graves.
Graves has been working in the animal welfare field for 10 years, and has been director of the Outer Banks SPCA for the past three. He has nine dogs and many cats himself, and sports a large tattoo proclaiming: "Spay/neuter saves lives." To say that animal welfare is an issue near and dear to his heart is undoubtedly an understatement. That may be why he's worked so hard to make life better for the animals at the SPCA.
The Outer Banks SPCA promotes enrichment opportunities for the rescue animals, such as taking them to play in the YMCA's pool during their annual Splash and Play event.
In addition to expansions like the new dog runs in the backyard, adding a "catwalk" (high shelves for the cats to climb on), and an isolation area for sick cats, he and his team have been working to increase enrichment opportunities for the animals such as taking them to play in the YMCA's pool at their annual Splash and Play event.
But the biggest change has been a dramatic and highly successful push to increase adoptions. Since 2012, pet adoptions have increased from 400 to more than 800 annually. Along with giving much of the credit for that to his crew, Graves says that most of the difference has been in making adoptions more accessible and educational. Anyone who's ever adopted a pet knows the screening process prospective pet owners must go through. Some rescue groups can be incredibly strict on their requirements, excluding people who work long hours, don't meet certain income criteria, or don't have a fenced-in yard. The Outer Banks SPCA screens potential pet owners, but they've eliminated a lot of those strict provisions.
"Someone who works a lot or doesn't have a lot of money can still be a great pet owner," says Graves, who stresses that in most cases, any pet placed with a family is going to be in a better situation than a pet that's stuck at the shelter.
They also do everything they can to make sure new pet owners have all the tools they need to take care of their new furbaby. The pets at the SPCA come spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, evaluated by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and with 30 days of health insurance, all for a very small adoption fee that's quite frequently waived or reduced by promotions. They offer new dog owners behavior modification classes to train their pups with the hope that better education will encourage pet retention.
Another happy pooch enjoys frolicking in the water during the YMCA's Splash and Play event.
"If you have any behavior issues, you can come back to us. We become a resource. You can call us," says Graves.
There are still many ways you can help, even if you don't have room for a new pet in your home.
"Anything you could possibly want to do to help animals, you can do here," stresses Graves. That includes everything from working directly with the animals to pet photography and clerical work done in the comfort of your own home. The SPCA is also always looking for more people to come take the dogs for walks or hang out with the cats.
Its foster program allows potential owners to take a pet home for as long as a few months or as brief as an afternoon at the beach. At the time of this writing, when Hurricane Matthew was bearing down on the Outer Banks, the SPCA was looking for "storm fosters" to take animals home during the weather-related chaos. It's much less glamorous, but they also desperately need volunteers to clean cages and litter boxes. And in addition to cash donations, they could use plenty of old blankets, bleach, dog food, cat and kitten food and lots of kitty litter.
The current batch of staff and volunteers is working hard to take in every animal and make their lives as good as possible. Graves himself says he works nine to 12 hours a day, six days a week.
"It's a lot of work for not a lot of money with not a lot of staff. It gets overwhelming at times, but it's definitely worth it," says Graves.
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Gonchar nets game winner; Penguins beat Red Wings 4-2
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 / by William DePaoli / / Detroit Red Wings, evgeni malkin, henrik zetterberg, kris letang, marc andre fleury, max talbot, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Gonchar / 0 comments
Detroit leads series, 2-1
Sergei Gonchar (3) scored mid way through the third period to break a 2-2 tie and Max Talbot (6) added two goals including an empty net goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Tuesday night at Mellon Arena to cut the Red Wings series lead in half, (2-1).
In a must win situation, Pittsburgh was led by NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin Tuesday night who added three assists to record his 11th multi-point game in the playoffs and push his playoff points total to 33.
While Malkin was spectacular at both ends of the ice, the Penguins got much needed contributions from key role players.
Pittsburgh looking to strike first, got on the board 4:38 into the game on a goal from Max Talbot who buried a beautiful pass from Evgeni Malkin as Talbot found a soft spot in the high slot.
Minutes later, Henrik Zetterberg and the Red Wings halted the Penguins momentum, Zetterberg (10) scored at 6:19 of the first.
In the first two games of the series only 6 minor penalties were called. Prior to the game, the league informed officials to call the game closer and special teams ended up playing a big part in the Penguins 4-2 win.
Pittsburgh scored two power play goals, one from Kris Letang at 15:57 of the first period and Sergei Gonchar's game winner at 10:29 of the third period.
Pittsburgh had better puck movement against the Red Wings aggressive penalty kill and most importantly, they established a net presence, Bill Guerin screened Chris Osgood on Gonchar's game winner.
Marc Andre Fleury rebounded from giving up two first period goals including a momentum killer as Henrik Zetterberg scored less than two minutes after Talbot's opening goal.
Fleury made 27 saves including 14 stops in the second period as Pittsburgh was outshot 14-4 in the second and 29-21 in the game.
The vibe around the locker from the players is that tonight's win will be a confidence booster for Marc Andre Fleury who struggled in games 1 & 2.
Despite two lackluster starts to open the series, the players claim they haven't lost faith in Fleury's ability to carry the team to four wins in five games. Now they have three more to go.
The key to the game was Pittsburgh coming out with a really strong third period. With the game tied at 2-2, the pressure was on Pittsburgh who were facing the possibility of going down 0-3 in the series.
Pittsburgh showed composure scoring two goals in the third period to prevail to a 4-2 win.
The composure that the team showed can be attributed to defenseman Sergei Gonchar who netted the game winner.
"What a leader," Max Talbot said, regarding Gonchar's presence on the team.
Detroit was the better team Tuesday night but just like games 1 & 2, timely goals was the key to which team would become victorious.
Game 4 is Thursday night
Post-Game Notes
Johan Franzen (12) also scored for the Red Wings. Sidney Crosby recorded his first point of the series.
Kris Letang who came into Tuesday night's game as a game time decision, had a goal and an assist. Letang played his best game of the series.
Chris Osgood's career Stanley Cup record falls to 10-3.


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Int J Womens Health. 2014 May 29;6:573-83. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S58438. eCollection 2014.
Rationale, design, and cohort enrolment of a prospective observational study of the clinical performance of the new contraceptive implant (Femplant) in Pakistan.
Azmat SK1, Hameed W1, Lendvay A2, Shaikh BT3, Mustafa G1, Siddiqui MA1, Brohi S1, Karim A1, Ishaque M1, Hussain W1, Bilgrami M1, Feldblum PJ2.
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Marie Stopes Society, Karachi, Pakistan.
FHI 360, Durham, NC, USA.
Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan.
The use of hormonal implants has gained positive traction in family planning programs in recent times. Compared to other popular methods, such as long-term reversible intrauterine devices, the use of hormonal implants as a family planning method has distinct advantages in terms of long-term efficiency and better user compliance and availability. This paper presents a study protocol to document and evaluate the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of Femplant (contraceptive implant) in Pakistan during the first year of its use among married women of reproductive age (18-44 years) at clinics in two provinces of Pakistan (Sindh and Punjab).
A total of 724 married women were enrolled in a noncomparative prospective observational study. The study involved six government clinics from the Population Welfare Department in Sindh Province and 13 clinics run by the Marie Stopes Society (a local nongovernmental organization) in both provinces. The participation of women was subject to voluntary acceptance and medical eligibility. All respondents were interviewed at baseline and subsequently at each scheduled visit during the study period. Side effects, complications and adverse events, if any, were recorded for every participant at each visit to the facility.
Over the next 5-year period (2013-2018), 27 million hormonal implants will be made available in lower- to middle-income countries by international donors and agencies. The evidence generated from this study will identify factors affecting the acceptability and satisfaction of end users with Femplant (Sino-implant II). This will help to guide policies to enhance access to and the use of long-acting contraceptive implants in Pakistan and similar developing countries.
Femplant; Pakistan; acceptability; contraception; efficacy; family planning; implant; safety
10.2147/IJWH.S58438
Dove Medical Press - PDF


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Q: .htaccess & and %26 both splitting $_GET Below is my .htaccess file for this particular articles folder. My problem is that these urls both split the $_GET variable when received by the php script.

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    RewriteBase /food-and-diet/
    RewriteRule ^.+(/css/.+)$ $1 [L]
    RewriteRule ^.+(/js/.+)$ $1 [L]
    RewriteRule ^.+(/images/.+)$ $1 [L]
    RewriteRule ^\index.html$ index.php [NC,L]
    Rewriterule ^articles/?$ index.php?index=$1&article=none&folder=none [NC,L]
    Rewriterule ^articles/([^.^/]+)/?$ index.php?article=none&folder=$1 [NC,L]
    RewriteRule ^articles/([^/]+)\.jpg$ articles/$1.jpg [L]
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A: Use the B flag to properly escape a matched path part into a query part.


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        public bool Checked = false;

        public CheckboxWidget(Game game)
            : this(game, "", false) {
        }

        public CheckboxWidget(Game game, string label, bool checked_ = false)
            : base(game, label) {
            Checked = checked_;
            Font = FontManager.Small;
            ShowChildren = false;
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        public override void Update(GameTime gameTime) {
            if (UpdateBounds) {
                Size.Y = 24f;
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            LabelOffset.X = 28f;
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        public override void Draw(GameTime gameTime) {
            base.Draw(gameTime);

            if (!InView) {
                return;
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            backgroundBounds.Width = backgroundBounds.Height = 24;
            GuiHandler.SpriteBatch.Draw(pixelTexture, backgroundBounds, Color.White);

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            if (mb != 1) {
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        public override void Refresh() {
            if (RefreshValue == null) {
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            Checked = (bool) RefreshValue();
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            base.Refresh();
            RefreshValue = refreshValueOrig;
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    }
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Alternatives to Microsoft Office Word for all platforms
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Microsoft Word continues to occupy the throne with regard to the creation and editing of text documents. Especially in the workplace, the program has been established as an absolute and essential standard for all those who have to work with texts at a professional level. Naturally, this has a price, and not precisely reduced, but luckily there is a world of alternative options that includes other comparable and free word processors. The question is, what are the best alternatives to Microsoft Office Word for free?
Deciding which is the most appropriate in each case, depends on the use you want to give the program. If the priority is to have as many editorial design possibilities as possible, a very different program is needed than when you simply need to write. The various options available also differ in terms of storage space and, if the choice falls ultimately on an online program, local storage requirements are drastically reduced. The main requirement, of course, is the compatibility of the program with the operating system installed on the computer.
Alternatives to Microsoft Office Word for all platforms with any license
Apache OpenOffice Writer, almost like Word
Until 2012, the Apache OpenOffice office suite, popularly known as Dry OpenOffice, was still signed as OpenOffice.org. Its free word processor, OpenOffice Writer is the best-known alternative to Microsoft Word and, together with LibreOffice, the most similar to the Microsoft house suite. Like this one, OpenOffice is also composed, in addition to the text editor, of a drawing program, a spreadsheet processor, a database tool, another for mathematical formulas and a program for making presentations. The only component of the Microsoft suite for which OpenOffice does not offer an alternative option is Outlook, the email client.
OpenOffice Writer, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux (with adaptations for Solaris and FreeBSD), has all the necessary functions for day to day in the office. One of its key features is that it can open all Microsoft Word's own formats, although, when saving documents, it only supports the oldest formats (.doc and .xml). Most of the design details are kept in the free version, but in some aspects, such as the placement of footnotes, displacements can occur. It is for this reason that it is advisable to convert these documents to the immutable PDF format before printing them.
LibreOffice Writer, the alternative to OpenOffice
LibreOffice is the alternative to the alternative, split from OpenOffice in 2010 due to disagreements with Oracle. It's then the main sponsor. The appearance and functions of the programs are practically identical, with some important differences. Among them, LibreOffice can, not only open the .docx file format but also and, unlike its "brother", edit and save it, so, if you are going to work with users of the Microsoft Office suite, This program would be the best choice. On the other hand, LibreOffice releases more updates than OpenOffice, which can mean both an advantage and a disadvantage. The point in favor is that, in this way, developers can solve errors, close security breaches or implement new functions. On the other hand, they also integrate functions that have not yet fully matured, while also relying on the predisposition of their users, many of whom are not willing to install a new update every so often.
AbiWord, an alternative to Word retro and resulting
The name of Abiword, which takes as reference the word in Spanish "open", is an alternative option to Microsoft Word with functions similar to this office suite and an editing interface whose design is oriented to the older versions (until Word 2003). Abiword occupies only 20 Megabyte on the hard disk and allows you to create tables, integrate graphics. And fill fields automatically in emails thanks to the Mail Merge tool.
Once the program is installed, the range of functions can be extended thanks to a long list of extensions. The so-called Importfilter (import filters) allows you to read and save most formats, also .docx, although in practice it is usually necessary to edit the document. With AbiCollab.net the software offers a platform on which to work together with other collaborators in real-time. The option of exporting documents in PDF format is also missing.
AbiWord is only continuing to develop for Linux, although older versions are also available for other operating systems.
WPS Office Writer: the Word alternative for copywriters
The Kingsoft company markets its WPS Office office package, since the 1980s. A free version that comes to add to its diversified offer in paid versions. The free word processor remembers its direct competitor in its structure and design, although it includes some variations. Such as, for example, the possibility of opening several documents at the same time. And switching between them by means of tabs. Another novelty is the two Eye Protection and Night view modes, which modify the color of the editing panel to protect the view.
Files can be saved in different formats so that the user not only works in his own .wps format but also in .docx. If you register, you can access a personal cloud and deposit the files there. The user also has the option to secure the files with a password and configure encryption.
SoftMaker FreeOffice: word processor "made in Germany"
The German software manufacturer SoftMaker offers the free version of its payment offer with FreeOffice. To enjoy it, you only need to provide the email address. The program allows you to choose between the classic view with a menu structure. Or a modern ribbon view and in either one, it is a clean and orderly work panel.
To save the documents, the software allows you to choose between the known Microsoft Word formats. And the SoftMaker format itself. The user also has the possibility to export documents such as pdf or epub. The free software suite also contains a program of calculation tables and another of the presentations. FreeOffice receives updated regularly and is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac and as an application for Android mobile terminals.
WriteMonkey, to write without distractions
WriteMonkey is the right choice for all those who want to work in a focused way without being distracted by the functions of the toolbars. The "Fullscreen" mode (full screen) is the best way to match the blank sheet or, depending on the configuration, black, green or any other color, on which to give free rein to creativity. With the right mouse button. You can open a menu with which you can hide certain pieces of text for the sake of clarity. Or jump between paragraphs. The timer allows you to set the time during which you plan to work in a focused way. And an integrated function to complete words saves time during writing.
WriteMonkey is the simplest of the desktop programs mentioned here and does not even need installation. Which means that it can always be kept on hand on a USB device, ready to use on any computer. To do this, you must download the folder with the application files. Copy it to a folder on the hard disk and open the WriteMonkey.exe file.
Documents written in WriteMonkey are saved as .txt files or exported as .doc or .docx, but it only works with Windows.
Google documents, online and group text editing
Google Documents or Google Docs is an online text editing program accessible from Google applications in the Google user panel. With this web application, you can create new documents and work on them together with other collaborators. Even seeing the changes made in real-time. This is very practical when writing a text among several editors. In the same way, as with the Microsoft Office suite, OpenOffice or LibreOffice. Or Google Docs also contains functions to create tables and presentations.
Instead, it works at a lower speed and has fewer functions than locally installed Word alternatives. The design options, for example, are smaller here. To which it is added that many users do not quite see clearly trusting their data completely to the Internet.
The performance of the tool depends largely on the quality and security of the Internet connection, although, fortunately, a downloadable application is already available on your computer or phone to work offline.
As expected, there are also several options that make competition to Google Documents. Zoho Writer, also accessible with a registered account, is the program that offers the most functions. Such as email and many editing options, the ideal choice to work with texts on a regular basis. For occasional group work, Etherpad, in which registration is not necessary, is the best solution. Because although it has fewer editing options, it is the fastest tool for teamwork.
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What Do All Genuine Entrepreneurs Have In Popular?
In almost any ricardo knoepfelmacher , there are actually always challenges included. For business people, it can be even even worse in these times since the results are brutal in this particular weak economic climate. Here is the reality of what's taking place on the market in the world right now, although the types that do be successful have a person point in common. It really is known as the suitable attitude.
All business people suffer from an sickness. This disease can make them go into an entrepreneurial heart assault. The condition will come down to entrepreneurs wanting to try and do almost everything. They around job on their own with a variety of do the job they don't seem to be fantastic at as an alternative to delegating their time and attempts thoroughly into whatever they know they can do. An entrepreneur that does this goes into survival manner. There is certainly as well a lot to do and absolutely nothing successful is receiving completed.
This illness generates worry in business people. Dread of taking a completely new undertaking, concern of failing and in some cases dread of succeeding and never with the ability to understand what to accomplish. An entrepreneur that isn't taking challenges and it is paying out his time exposing his organization or solution is losing dollars. This entrepreneur is simply reacting, he wants all the things to get perfect. An entrepreneur that is always searching at approaches to avoid Motion and stay in his convenience zone. The fact is this form of human being just isn't actually an entrepreneur. This human being can be a thinker. Wondering his way through anything and getting very little completed.
This breed, the entrepreneur, will get things finished. This man or woman understand what his strengths and weaknesses are and is also willing to nevertheless take action and find out what occurs. The entrepreneur isn't going to react. Nevertheless worried, he retains the believe that no matter what occurs he's going to have to wherever he wants to be. The entrepreneur has created a commitment to himself. A way of thinking that just about anything less is a thing that is not him. A pledge that he'll rather die hoping and be pleased than to become quickly content with what he has and become miserable.


Vehicle Security Glass (Pty) Ltd is a flexible, independent manufacturer and supplier of all laminated glass products with a processing division capable of offering a complete service including polishing and crating for delivery.
C&C Safety Glass We operate from our 16 000 m2 owned property in Alrode, by what has been described by most professionals and clients alike, locally and from abroad, as the most progressive, architecturally interesting and most pristine glass processing operation in South Africa.In order to offer an elevated service in the glazing industry, C&C Safety Glass has in-house architectural glass specialists, who assist clients, designers, architects, engineers and green consultants with all technical aspects regarding their project requirements.
Thermoglass Thermoglass (Pty) Ltd. is a trading and engineering company which manufactures all kinds of glazing products mainly specializing in double glazing. Double glazing products are manufactured not only according to South African standards but also in compliance to strict high quality European standards. They are members of SAGGA (South African Glass and Glazing Association) and The Green Building Council South Africa (GBSCA).
Cover Frameless Glass (Pty) Ltd Cover Frameless Glass provides a new dimension in designing the home by installing frameless glass enclosures, creating a multi-seasonal living space to enhance the value and sophistication of every home. Enclosures are custom made to the size and colour requirements of the client with clear glass panels that move individually around curves and corners up to 90. Panels are fully retractable.
Edelweiss Glass And Aluminium Design, manufacture and installation under European licence, aluminium windows, door shopfronts, free standing armourplates, glass screens, squash courts, tilt and turn windows, flush glazed window facades, louvre mechanisms, radar controlled entrance doors, rooflights, curtain walls, mirror walls, sound reduction windows and doors, etc.


Muzarkan is a mobile arkanoid-like music game where a player fights against evil aliens. Protect musicians while they are playing concerts around the world and use their music to destroy alien spaceships invading Earth.
Fight against evil alien super-droids equipped with unique weapons and features. Build your own strategy and apply it to quickly destroy very annoying "singer" and "stinky" super-droids.
The game contains lots of levels with different backgrounds, catchy music and variety of enemies including mighty alien bosses you will need to destroy. Play levels with your own tactics and earn high score to be at the top of other players in the score board.
The game's goal and main idea is to promote musical talents via the gamer community. We know how difficult it can be to become recognizable, especially if you are limited in budget. Contact us to share your music with Muzarkan players (your name and playlist URL will be highlighted in the game).
We can design a custom game level for your band. This will include the concert stage displaying the band's name, logo and even custom character animation. The game is in the final stage of the development process and will be released Q4 2017 for both Android and iOS platforms.


We offer clinic attendance at all the private hospitals listed in the locations section of this website for pure tone audiometric testing and tympanometry as well as a comprehensive private hearing aid service. Please email for full details.
Before any consideration is given to the provision of a hearing aid it is a requirement that a hearing assessment is made. This includes the relevant medical history and examination of the ears together with a comprehensive audiometric assessment of hearing.
There is no extra charge for this service where it includes purchase of a hearing instrument.
If you are merely curious about your hearing acuity or require audiometric evidence of your hearing for employment or other reason a charge, currently £15 to £25 will be made.


If you are trying to decide on somewhere to relocate to in the UK, or simply would like to know how your current home ranks statistically against the rest of the United Kingdom for quality of life, then uSwitch have done a detailed analysis of all of the UK's statistical regions which may be able to answer your questions.
For statistical analysis purposes, the UK is divided into 138 statistical regions, called NUTS 3 regions, and stats are collected for these about all sorts of things by the Office of National Statistics. Using ONS data and other information, uSwitch have created uSwitch's Best Places to Live in The UK Quality of Life Index – a system of ranking the regions in terms of the quality of life they can offer.
We did the analysis before using data from 2013, but have now repeated the data analysis using 2015 data to show a more up to date ranking of the 138 UK regions, and also to allow for comparison with how things were two years ago.
One of the most improved NUTS 3 UK regions is Falkirk in East Scotland. In 2013, Falkirk was in lowly 111th place, but since then it has shot up the table to 36th and is now in the top third of places to live in the UK.
73% of the people living in Falkirk are employed, which is a fairly good statistic but not up there with the best – Cambridgeshire for example has 80% employment though because our index takes lots of stats into account, it is actually several places below Falkirk in 39th.
Incomes in Falkirk are above average, with the average resident gaining a gross weekly income of £517.40 in 2015.
House prices in Falkirk are well below average for the UK, with the average property sold in 2015 fetching £109k. Rent is also very low by UK standards at £55 per person, per week.
Scotland has, in general, slightly lower life expectancy than the rest of the UK, and this is the case in Falkirk too with men expected to live to 78 and women 81. What is interesting here though, is that the gap between men and women is smaller than in most other regions at three rather than four years.
The cost of food in Falkirk is on the low side of average at £55 for a household weekly shop. Like many places in Scotland, car insurance is cheap by UK standards averaging £343. Dual fuel bills are also below average at £1,209.
An area where Falkirk, and in fact most of Scotland, excels on our index is technology services. It has some of the highest broadband speeds in the UK at 30.8Mbps, and 98% of the region has mobile phone signal.
Aside from life expectancy, Falkirk is average or better for many of the statistics we used, which is why it is now in the top third of the table.


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Brucemore Receives Cultural Leadership Partnership Grant
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Brucemore is pleased to have been awarded a Cultural Leadership Partnership Grant from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Grant funds will support the creation of opportunities for visitors to discover the relevance of Brucemore on and off the estate.
For 40 years, Brucemore has re-defined on a national level what it means to be a historic site through innovative programs and events. Today, Brucemore embraces an ambitious vision of the site as a historic site and community cultural center, producing and presenting multiple tours, events, theater productions, concerts, and public uses annually. These activities enliven the space while engaging visitors in the site and its history.
"Through this grant award Brucemore can continue to make an impact in the community by preserving and sharing this living landmark," said Executive Director David Janssen. "It is vital to provide positive cultural options and stimulating activities for all ages. We are grateful for this investment at the state level to ensure program development in the years ahead."
Brucemore is one of only 58 leading arts and cultural organizations named a Cultural Leadership Partner, a competitive process that occurs once every three years. Cultural Leadership Partners receive annual operational support in recognition of their role as community and cultural anchors that maintain high standards of excellence, generate tourism and support high-quality jobs.
"The quality and diversity of art being made and presented across our state is remarkable," Iowa Arts Council Administrator David Schmitz said. "Even during the pandemic, Iowa artists and arts organizations found new ways to create and connect to Iowans, often in ways that brought them closer to the communities they serve. We're only beginning to see the results of these strengthened relationships."
Funding for the Cultural Leadership Program is made possible by the Iowa Arts Council/Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and its three divisions – the Iowa Arts Council, Produce Iowa – State Office of Media Production and the State Historical Society of Iowa – empower Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define our state. The department's work enables Iowa to be recognized as a state that fosters creativity and serves as a catalyst for innovation where the stories of Iowa are preserved and communicated to connect past, present and future generations.
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Ben rowed with City in the early 90's inluding earning both blades with M3 and rudder with M6 in the 1994 town bumps. He went on to row for Kings College London whilst studying medicine at university and was awarded full colours for rowing. Ben is largely responsible for the involvement of the other members of his family rowing.
Unfortunetely Ben lost his long battle with cancer at the end of May, leaving a wife and two children. His funeral will be held on 10th June at the church where he was married in December.
THANK YOU to all who took part in the CCRC Big Weekend 2016 in either the Spring Head-to-Head or the City Sprints. We had two fantastic days of racing with lots of prizes being won. Results can be found below.
We look forward to seeing you again this time next year!


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Patrick Frazee Guilty of Murdering Fiancee Kelsey Berreth After Jury Deliberates For Just Hours
Crime 3:02 PM PST, November 18, 2019 - Deborah Hastings
3:02 PM PST, November 18, 2019 - Deborah Hastings
Patrick Frazee has been found guilty of murdering his fiancee, Kelsey Berreth, who vanished last year on Thanksgiving Day. Her body has not been found.
A six-man, six-woman jury deliberated for less than four hours Monday before convicting Frazee on all counts filed against him, including first-degree murder, three counts of solicitation to commit murder and tampering with a corpse.
The 33-year-old defendant had pleaded not guilty to killing his 29-year-old fiancee. His trial began Nov. 1.
Berreth was seen near her Colorado home on Nov. 22, 2018. Surveillance video showed her shopping at a grocery store earlier in the day, with the couple's 1-year-old daughter.
On Friday, Frazee's ex-girlfriend took the stand in his trial and said Berreth's last words were "please stop," as Frazee beat her to death with a baseball bat.
Krystal Lee, a nurse from Idaho, said she and Frazee discussed the killing and he told her Berreth's last words. She is charged with tampering with evidence in connection with Berreth's disappearance. She pleaded guilty in February and is testifying against her ex-lover as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.
Berreth's mother reported her missing on Dec. 2, after days of being unable to reach her.
Lee told jurors that Frazee called her on Thanksgiving and said she needed to come over and clean up a mess at Berreth's condo.
At the home, Lee said she saw blood on the living room floor, splattered on the walls, behind the couch and in the kitchen. It took four hours to clean up the mess, she said. She did it, she said, to protect Berreth's daughter and mother.
"Her mom and that little girl never needed to see what Patrick did to her," she testified. "And I didn't know he was capable of that. I didn't think he was capable of what happened."
Lee said she filled six garbage bags with items including stuffed animals and couch pillows because she couldn't get the blood out of them.
She feared Frazee would also harm her, she said, so she did as he asked. "I left little spots so that somebody would see it and it would raise suspicion about what had happened," she said.
Afterward, Lee said she met Frazee and he told her what happened. He said he told Berreth they were going to play a game, and he blindfolded her and then had her guess the scent of various candles, Lee testified. Then he hit her in the head with a baseball bat, she said.
"He just said he swung away, and that it was really hard," Lee told the court. The two took the trash bags and a container holding Berreth's body to Frazee's ranch, where he burned the contents, she said.
Frazee gave her Berreth's cellphone and told her to get rid of it, Lee said. She burned it and disposed of it in Idaho, where she lives.
Lee also testified that Frazee had asked her three times to kill Berreth herself, saying Berreth was an abusive mother. Lee said she couldn't do it.
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Firefighters rescue two occupants from fire in Fawkner
Firefighters have rescued two occupants from a burning home in Fawkner this evening.
Wednesday 9 September 2020 8:51am
Firefighters were called to McBryde Street just before 5:40pm, after numerous triple zero (000) calls were received reporting flames issuing from the top floor of a double storey home.
Initial FRV crews arrived on scene within seven minutes. Additional firefighting appliances were quickly responded to the scene to assist.
Wearing breathing apparatus for protection from the smoke, crews entered the building to conduct a search.
They pulled two occupants, one of whom was elderly, from the home. Thankfully another occupant had evacuated earlier.
They were handed into the care of Ambulance Victoria paramedics for assessment at the scene.
Firefighters managed to contain the blaze in less than half an hour, however the property was damaged extensively by the fire.
Crews will remain on scene for some time to ensure all hot spots are completely extinguished.
The cause of the fire is being determined.
At the height of the fire there were almost 30 firefighters on scene. Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police assisted FRV at the incident.


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Two Vehicle Accident
December 7, 2017 by lynn
On 12/5/17 at approximately 8:01AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office was called to investigate an accident that happened at the intersection of 490th Street and 525th Avenue. A 2008 Chevy Cobalt driven by Leanna Webel of Whittemore was traveling north in the 4900 block of 525th Avenue. A 2005 Ford 500 driven by Megan Brown of West Bend was traveling west in the 5200 block of 490th Street. As Webel approached the controlled intersection of 490th Street and 525th Avenue, she failed to see Brown's vehicle until both vehicles were near the intersection. Both Webel and Brown attempted to avoid a collision but Brown's vehicle slid into the ditch on the north west corner of the intersection. As Brown's vehicle slid into the ditch, it rolled onto its top and collided with the ditch embankment. No injuries were reported at the scene. Brown's vehicle was deemed a total loss. Webel was able to avoid any collison and no damage was done to her vehicle. Webel was issued a citation for Failure to Obey a Yield Sign at the intersection.
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The Gardens at Coronation — Hush Homes Inc.
Everything blossoms in the garden. Discover a community that creates natural serenity in the heart of town, and find your own peaceful enclave. Join us for a stroll in the Gardens at Coronation.
The homes of The Gardens provide the very best of location, design and town and country living. The secluded setting provides comfort and privacy, without sacrificing the convenience and excitement of city life. Architecturally, each home embraces the subtle sophistication of England, while incorporating modern innovation and custom touches that support unique lifestyles.
Secluded by fully mature trees, the 14 thoughtfully placed lots, three of which will front on Belvedere, have frontages of up to 100 feet. Homes sizes vary from approximately 2,500 sq.ft. to over 4,000 sq.ft and provide many options for all. A short walk to the vast expanse of Coronation Park and the beautiful beach at the end of the road provide rich lifestyle environments for all.
Interiors at The Gardens are customized to reflect the prestige of each residence. With HUSH's signature attention to best-in-class detail nothing is overlooked. Spaces are designed to be dramatic, but still efficient, with effective use of every inch. From hardware finishes, to hand-made cabinetry, staircases and railings, to the physical definition of space, each home reflects what it is: A best-in-class experience, customized to the homeowner's lifestyle and needs, and built to unsurpassed standards.
The Gardens at Coronation is located in desirable south-west Oakville, between two harbours and close to Lake Ontario. The natural beauty of the region is complimented by numerous parks and trails, charming village areas, eating establishments to suit all tastes, recreational facilities, and many other conveniences. The Gardens is also just minutes from Oakville's thriving downtown area, upscale retail shopping, and world-class educational institutions. For homeowners on the go, the town offers the convenience of commuter transit, and quick highway access to Toronto, Mississauga and the rest of the metro area.
Nearby Bronte Village has been a flourishing community for over one hundred and fifty years. With its stunning harbour setting, the area has long been known as a haven for sailing enthusiasts, and has also been home to internationally-renowned writers and artists. Over the years, Bronte has provided a tranquil home for those looking for the ideal blend of convenience and culture. Bronte celebrates its history and uniqueness with innovative art galleries, summer outdoor theatre, horticultural activities, and a number of festivals.
The charm and tranquility of the urban English garden has served as the inspiration for The Gardens at Coronation. Designed in a style that complements and enhances the surrounding community, these homes feature rich, natural tones, bold lines and lush foliage. Our unique and innovative designs provide the charm and natural elegance of an urban garden, with all the conveniences and amenities needed to nurture a variety of lifestyles.
These English inspired homes were designed by HICKS partnership with functionality of the home in mind. However, these homes can be altered or fully customized to suit your needs.
HUSH embraces the idea of creating grounds and gardens that reflect the spirit and stateliness of each home. Drawing inspiration from the thriving foliage of Provence, The Gardens provides colour, privacy and elegance with extensive landscaping. This includes mature trees and carefully-cultivated gardens designed to compliment The Gardens's lakeside surroundings and provide exclusivity. Every lot has its own landscape plan, designed by professional landscape architects. Features will include cobbled walkways and sitting areas, complemented by shrubs, bushes and borders to create year-round texture and interest.
HUSH's optional landscaping enlarges the vision, adding ample colour in addition to lush greenery. Pathways become paving stones and bedding areas are expanded. With more trees, shrubs, and added flowering plants, the overall feel is that of manor-style grounds where pathways, waterscapes, shrubbery and seasonal blooms create a garden designed to engage the senses. Every lot has its own landscape plan designed by professional landscape architects. The Gardens home buyers also have the opportunity to customize their landscapes through one-on-one meetings with the landscape architect.


This profusely illustrated auction catalog for the Heritage Sports Collectibles Signature Sports Auction #701, conducted on September 10-11,2004, in Long Beach, CA, is accompanied by a complete list of the prices realized for each item sold. A valuable reference, which makes interesting reading for hobbyists and researchers.
Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers is the world's largest collectibles auction house (over $250 million in annual sales), and the third largest public auctioneer in the United States. Heritage specializes in live and online auctions in venues throughout the United States of rare coins and currency, vintage sports collectibles, comic books and comic art, illustration art, Americana, celebrity and music memorabilia, autographs, books, manuscripts, and historical memorabilia. Heritage now also auctions fine American and European paintings and decorative arts. Heritage's website offers free online auction results archives to its 150,000+ registered Internet bidder-members (membership is free), with over one million enlargeable images. Whether you are a collector or a potential seller or consignor, these back-issue auction catalogs from Amazon.com are a perfect way to learn more about Heritage and the collectibles categories and markets that interest you most.


"Steve Freund is one of the most consistently creative guitarists playing blues today."...a commanding, quite soulful vocalist."
Bonnie Raitt, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, Maria Muldaur, Saffire, and many other luminaries.
He spent 18 years in Chicago, working with the true legends of the blues. In 1994 Freund moved to the Bay Area and continues to perform locally and internationally.
His new Delmark Records album, Back To Chicago, has just been released to great acclaim. As The Rockwell Ave. Blues Band, he is reunited with long-time friends in the their deep blues brotherhood: Ken Saydak (Johnny Winter, Lonnie Brooks, Big Shoulders), Tad Robinson (Big Shoulders, Dave Specter), Harlan Terson (Lonnie Brooks, Koko Taylor) , Marty Binder(Albert Collins, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy ). They make their Chicago debut as headliners at the world's largest blues festival, The 35th Annual Chicago Blues Festival in June.


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Vision and Motivation
There are probably hundreds of authors who have talked about the importance of vision in leadership. Vision is, without a doubt, one of the essential elements that goes into separating the average top manager from the successful leader.
Here are a few examples of what some of the thought-leaders of our day have had to say about the importance of leadership in our organizations:
The Leadership Diamond, developed by Dr. Peter Koestenbaum, incorporates vision as one of the four foundational components of leadership.
Kouzes and Posner's book, The Leadership Challenge, lists "inspiring a shared vision" as one of five essential steps to being a successful leader.
Kevin Cashman shows that before you can help others reach their potential, you must define yourself, and get clear on your vision. In his view, vision forms the cornerstone of personal success and fulfillment.
Daniel Goleman, and his co-authors of Primal Leadership, define six leadership styles, with visionary leadership being at the top of the list.
In every case, the wizards of leadership thought agree that to be motivated and successful an organization must have a clear and compelling vision of what it is they are trying to create as a result of their effort.
The relationship between having a clear vision and a motivated workforce is illustrated by the often retold story (perhaps apocryphal) about the architect Christopher Wren. Wren lived in London in the mid 1600s, and was known as an accomplished architect who's designs included the Royal Observatory, Trinity College at Cambridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
As the story goes, St. Paul's Cathedral, as well as the majority of London, burned to the ground in the great fire of 1666. During the rebuilding of the cathedral, Wren was visiting the construction site, watching his design take shape, when he noticed two workers laboring side by side laying bricks in one of the outer walls of the new cathedral. One of the workers seemed dull and slow, and clearly not engaged in his work. The other was laboring hard, with enthusiasm, doing fine work at an impressive pace.
Wren approached the first bricklayer and asked him what he was doing. The bricklayer replied, "What does it look like I'm doing? I'm laying bricks." Wren then went to the second bricklayer and asked the same question, "What are you doing?" The second bricklayer looked up and greeted Wren with a smile and a nod, and replied "I am building a beautiful cathedral, sir."
The difference between these two workers was that one saw only meaningless labor, while the other had a vision of what he was trying to create as a result of his effort.
Koestenbaum describes vision as the crowning achievement of human evolution. Vision is the means by which we see the future. German poet Rainer Maria Rilke said "The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens." Koestenbaum adds, "It is not just the future that transforms itself. It is the future in us that transforms us now so that the future itself can happen to us." (P. 277-278, The Philosophic Consultant).
Kouzes and Posner define vision as "... an ideal and unique image of the future." (P. 95, The Leadership Challenge) This image of the future is not limited to improving on what exists. It can be a leap from "what is" to "what can be" without any knowledge of how to get from where we are to where we are going.
Peter Block, in his book The Answer to How is Yes, would agree that knowing how to move from today into the future is not a requirement. What is required is a commitment to the future, and the "how" will become evident.
At the risk of oversimplifying, Cashman's Leadership from the Inside Out shows how important it is to align actions and persona with the deeply seated values that drive the individual. When an individual's values are aligned with the organization's values and vision, there can be a partnership that leads to success for both. When there is alignment, the individuals within the organization are like the second bricklayer in the Christopher Wren story.
And finally, in Goleman's Primal Leadership, visionary leadership is one of six essential leadership styles. Visionary leadership helps "...people to see how their work fits into the big picture, lending people a clear sense not just that what they do matters, but why." (P. 57, Primal Leadership)
There is agreement among the great thinkers of the leadership world on the subject of vision. It is a magnet into the future; it inspires personal commitment; it is essential to moving forward together. And, when it is missing, organizations wander in the wilderness.
If you see yourself as a leader, you need to ask yourself if you have inspired a shared vision within your organization. You may be amazed at the answers you find, and the possibilities that present themselves when the answer is Yes.
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Esperanza Spalding Appointed to Harvard's Music Department Faculty
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We are pleased to report that Esperanza Spalding has joined the faculty of the Department of Music at Harvard University as Professor of the Practice, with an appointment beginning July 2017. Spalding will teach a range of courses in songwriting, arranging, improvisation and performance, while also bringing her commitment to music as a voice for social justice.
Four-time Grammy award-winner, jazz bassist, singer-songwriter, lyricist, humanitarian activist, and educator, Spalding has five acclaimed solo albums and numerous music videos to her name. She is recognized internationally for her virtuosic singing and bass playing, her impassioned improvisatory performances, her singular artistic vision drawing from a dazzling stylistic range, and her brilliant creative capacities as both a composer and lyricist. Spalding's artistic practice involves a unique synthesis of elements and aesthetics from jazz, fusion, rock, funk, soul, R&B (rhythm and blues), and Brazilian musical traditions, as well as theatrical elements and lyrical storytelling. She is a creative artist and performer simultaneously, and she stands apart for the intelligence and deep sense of humanity that infuses her creative endeavors. Perhaps her most iconic performances are those for which she was the laureate-invited singer and bassist at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony and subsequent concert, when President Barack Obama won the Peace Prize in 2009—an invitation that testifies to her status as a national treasure with global resonance.
In addition to her Grammys, she has been the recipient of such other prestigious awards as the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Artist, Boston Music Award for Jazz Artist of the Year, Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award for the Performing Arts, Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group, Frida Kahlo Award for Innovative Creativity, and ASCAP Foundation Jazz Vanguard Award. As a passionate educator, she taught bass in private lessons, ensembles and classes at Berklee College of Music from 2005–2008 immediately on the heels of graduating from there with a Bachelor of Music. Since then, she has been in high demand as an Artist in Residence and Masterclass leader, including teaching at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada.
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Let's Go After the Rumored Pokémon Ranger!!
Let's Go After The Pokémon Ranger! (Japanese: うわさのポケモンレンジャーを追え!! Let's Go After the Rumored Pokémon Ranger!!) is the sixty-second chapter of the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga set in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters continuity.
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Jamaican Legends on 7″ vinyl: Derrick Morgan / Dennis Alcapone / Charlie Organaire + Susan Cadogan!
Five years in the making….recorded in Chicago on three separate occasions, our split release with Happy As A Lark is finally a reality! In 2013, Derrick Morgan performed in Chicago for a Jamaican Oldies showcase at Mayne Stage. We asked Derrick if he was interested in recording a song while he was in town – and to our delight he said YES! Anthony from The Drastics had a country-reggae-ska themed project in the works under the alter-ego TECTONICS, he produced a version of the 1950's Webb Pierce classic "There Stands The Glass" and suggested that Derrick Morgan would be a perfect fit. When we played the backing track to Derrick over a cellphone, he immediately knew the tune (of course!) and got excited to be part of this wonderful project. A year later we brought in Dennis Alcapone to Chicago for a Jamaican Oldies showcase – we thought to ourselves…let's recreate those old 45s and have Dennis chat over the song that Derrick recorded a year earlier! A true DJ version on the flip! The project got shelved for a few years… but in 2018 Charlie Organaire went into the studio to play harmonica on the tune. It was finally complete! A very limited initial pressing is now available from Jump Up and Happy As Lark – we each have an exclusive color. Our copies are a golden yellow and it's limited to 100 copies.
Not to be outdone is a new DJ promo limited edition 7″ single from lovers rock pioneer Susan Cadogan! Last year we released the extended vinyl version of her latest project produced by Mitch Giro. This new 7″ single featured two brand new tracks produced by Mitch – a gentle ska groover called "I Don't Want Anybody But You" b/w a cool rock steady ae jewel called "The Girl Who Cried Over You". Limited to 100 hand-stamped copies!


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Q: Importing CSS file as string to use inside  of an iframe I'm trying to programatically add a stylesheet to the head section of an iframe in my Vue component.
However, when I use the import statement to reference my stylesheet, it becomes part of the compiled bundle. (Due to webpack settings) I can't reference it as a variable in my code, so I can't append it to the iframe.
I want to modify the vue.config.js so that it tests for a single filename and allows me to import that file as a plain string in my code.
I've tried experimenting with adding a new loader to vue.config.js, but I can't really get it working.
I import the CSS file and it returns {}, but I expect it to return a plain string.

A: I later found that Webpack provides raw-loader, which allowed me to simply import a file as a raw text file by prepending the file path with '!!raw-loader!'.
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Anticipated as a new trilogy, Solomon Kane starring James Purefoy in the lead role has just rounded out its complete cast adding Max von Sydow and Pete Postlethwaite to the fray as they join already cast Rachel Hurd-Wood, Alice Krige and Mackenzie Crook.
The film is adapted from the pulp novels of Robert E. Howard, author of "Conan the Barbarian," first serialized in the 1920s and '30s and described as an epic tale of a 16th century soldier tormented by his past evil deeds, seeking redemption by battling a sinister power threatening the kingdom.
Michael J. Bassett is directing from his own script. Bassett is not really know for much other than a direct-to-video release called Deathwatch and the 2006 horror flick Wilderness which pretty much only saw a release in the UK.
Shooting is due to begin in Prague this month.
For a look at the early teaser poster click here.


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Putin tells Modi he wants to end Ukrainian conflict ASAP
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he wanted the conflict in Ukraine to end as soon as possible.
In a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin pointed out that the Ukrainian authorities refused to negotiate and intend to achieve their goals by military means.
"I am aware of your position on the conflict in Ukraine and your concerns. We will do our best to stop this as soon as possible," the Russian president told the Indian prime minister. "Unfortunately, the opposing side announced its refusal to negotiate and wanted to achieve its goal by military means," he added.
On September 16, Putin took part in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. On Friday, the Russian president is to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
During his speech at the SCO summit, Putin set out a hope that Western countries would abandon the policy of sanctions, and called on the West to abandon "economic selfishness."


Two years ago, CRNA Jason Cobb's alertness, quick thinking and willingness to speak up prevented a potential wrong-site surgery. He recently became the first recipient of a new patient safety award that was inspired by his actions that day and his demonstrated commitment to patient advocacy.
In December 2014, a patient was being prepared for knee surgery at one of Sheridan's partner facilities in Middleburg, Florida. All the records, including the consent form the patient had signed, showed that the surgery was to be performed on his right knee. The OR team confirmed that as the correct surgical site during the routine pre-op time-out. But when Cobb looked over the drape about two minutes into the procedure to check on how things were progressing, he noticed the surgeon was on the left side of the bed and the incision had been made on the patient's left knee.
Cobb quickly checked his records again to verify that the right knee was the correct one, then immediately stopped the procedure and explained his concern about the site discrepancy. The surgeon checked the X-ray again, which showed that the right knee required surgery. He immediately closed the incision and called an emergency meeting with the patient's wife and Quality and Risk Management. The surgeon explained openly what had happened and, at the patient's wife's direction, the surgery was performed on her husband's right knee.
Cobb is extremely modest about being the award's inaugural recipient, saying "I don't think I did anything special, nothing that anyone else wouldn't have done." But the Summary Data of Sentinel Events Reviewed by The Joint Commission suggests he's not giving himself enough credit: Wrong-patient, wrong-site and wrong-procedures were the second most common type of sentinel event reviewed by the Joint Commission that year.
Practice manager Sarah Turpie, MBA, MSN, RN, praises Cobb's outstanding clinical, leadership and personal qualities and says he quickly became a valued member of the group after joining NFAC in February 2014. When he applied for the group's inaugural Chief AHP position last year when Sheridan acquired NFAC, Turpie says that during the interviews he stood out as a leader who would put his coworkers first, represent their collective voice well, and maintain the group's "unique cohesiveness." Since Cobb became Chief AHP, she says he has taken on every challenge given to him "with utmost attention and dedication" and has gone the extra mile to solicit and implement ideas from the staff to improve their work environment.
Cobb estimates that the award ceremony was attended by 50-75 people, including the hospital's CEO and other administrators and the philanthropic foundation committee. The ceremony began with an address by the hospital's system vice president and chief medical & quality officer. He described the incident that led to the creation of the award and showed the patient safety video, which features this patient's case, that is now part of the orientation for all new employees of the entire health system nationwide.
After the ceremony, Cobb, who has been in nursing for 18 years, met the couple's son, who thanked the CRNA for what he had done for the son's father. Cobb's wife, an employee at the same hospital who has been in nursing for 25 years, finally had the opportunity to meet the patient and his wife, who told her, "We love Jason as much as you do." After the ceremony, the Cobbs returned to be with another of Jason's biggest admirers, his 12-year-old daughter, who couldn't wait to hear all about the event and see her father's well deserved award.


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Crazy Carlos Tevez on the Move?
By Nicholas Spiller
Carlos Tevez is at it again. As the January mid-season transfer period begins, speculation and stories will pile up about the ferocious striker from Argentina.
As has been the case with every team that he has played for, Tevez's relationship with the manager and club has deteriorated to the point that he must move on. For now though, without a football team, he plays golf.
The problems began a full calendar year ago when Carlos Tevez expressed a desire to return to his homeland in order to be nearer to his family. Being the captain and highest paid player on the world's highest paying team was not enough for the homesick star. It all seemed a bit odd, especially given that the player had requested an increase of his wages only a few weeks prior.
Manchester City was able to quell the problems, but not for long. Rampant transfer speculation filled the air all summer long with numerous clubs vying for the feisty striker. Manchester City was reported to have set a minimum asking price of 30 million pounds, more than $50 million!
Although he was never transferred his intentions became clear. Just like he did with Corinthians in 2005, just like he did with West Ham in 2007, and just like he did again with Manchester United in 2009, Tevez was going to kick and scream until he found a club to better suit him.
Further aggression was fuelled by the fact that big spenders, Manchester City, had already lined up his replacements. Edin Dzeko was brought in at the start of the year, and fellow Argentinean, Sergio Aguero came in the summer. Young Mario Balotelli had arrived the prior summer and was also pushing for playing time. With their striker force becoming rather crowded, Tevez saw fewer minutes and had to give up the captain's armband to Vincent Kompany. Tensions reached a climax during a Champions' League match against Bayern Munich in September.
Refusing to enter the match as a substitute, Carlos Tevez was publicly lambasted by Roberto Mancini, the club's manager. He stated that Tevez was finished in Manchester and would never make an appearance again for the club. To this day, the player has not featured and looks to be moved elsewhere by the month's end.
The main suitors at this time are AC Milan and Corinthians, his former club in Brazil. Both clubs are willing to front up big money for the player, but how much? Tevez hasn't played for the better part of 6 months and has repeatedly been a problem at every team he has played for. He is an exceptional talent who gives his all on the pitch, but his off-field antics will raise concerns for any prospective buyer.
Manchester City may have to drop their asking price considerably for a deal to be completed. They really have no choice but to sell him since the drama has reached a ridiculous level. His price will only go down from here on if he isn't sold quickly. City's only hope to recoup money is for a bidding war to enfold between the buyers.
AC Milan and Corinthians seem to lead the chase, but various other clubs may be interested such as Juventus, Inter Milan, and Tottenham. The asking price is very high but an injury to a key player may bring more clubs into the mix. I expect this transfer to encompass the whole of January as Manchester City waits for the best deal. We will be hearing numerous stories about who may be interested and for how much money.
So why is everyone after this egomaniac? Watch and learn in the video below. Let's hope Tevez does find a team and gets back to playing football rather than golf.
Nicholas Spiller is a freelance soccer writer and can be reached at: nrspiller@gmail.com
Conan O'Brien & Alex Morgan Review "Just Dance 4"


Writing the second novel is scarier and harder than writing the first. At least, for me it is.
But, after a false start, making the very tough decision to scrap most of what I had written, I've now got (I think!) a handle on things and Whimsey #2 is coming along swimmingly. At least it is so far . . .
but you know . . . I'm thinking I might need a beach trip for inspiration.
Oh, Kaye, I love this blog. Thanks you for the wonderful photos. I am bookmarking this to look at it again -- and again -- and probably again. It is great to see so many favorite authors in action.


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Gardens of Vatican City
Gardens of the Vatican City
The Vatican Gardens
41°54.2′N 72°27.2′E / 41.9033°N 72.4533°E / 41.9033; 72.4533
23 hectares (57 acres)
The Pope as Bishop of Rome
The Gardens of Vatican City (Latin: Horti Civitatis Vaticanae), also informally known as the Vatican Gardens (Italian: Giardini Vaticani) in Vatican City, are private urban gardens and parks which cover more than half of the country, located in the west of the territory and owned by the Pope. There are some buildings, such as Radio Vatican and the Governor's Palace, within the gardens.
The gardens cover approximately 23 hectares (57 acres) which is most of the Vatican Hill. The highest point is 60 metres (200 ft) above mean sea level. Stone walls bound the area in the North, South and West. The gardens and parks were established during the Renaissance and Baroque era and are decorated with fountains and sculptures.
There is no general public access, but guided tours are available to limited numbers.[1] The gardens also enshrine 16 Marian images venerated worldwide at the designation of the Roman Pontiff, who is the owner of the gardens.
Pious tradition claim that the foundation site of the Vatican Gardens was spread with sacred soil brought from Mount Calvary by Empress Saint Helena[2][3] to symbolically unite the blood of Jesus Christ with that shed by thousands of early Christians, who died in the persecutions of Emperor Nero Caesar Augustus.[2]
The gardens date back to medieval times when orchards and vineyards extended to the north of the Papal Apostolic Palace.[4] In 1279, Pope Nicholas III (Giovanni Gaetano Orsini, 1277–1280) moved his residence back to the Vatican from the Lateran Palace and enclosed this area with walls.[5] He planted an orchard (pomerium), a lawn (pratellum) and a garden (viridarium).[5]
The site received a major re-landscaping at the beginning of the 16th century,[4] during the pontificate of Pope Julius II.[6] Donato Bramante's original design was then split into three new courtyards,[6] the Cortili del Belvedere, the "della Biblioteca" and the "della Pigna" (or Pine Cone)[4][6] in the Renaissance landscape design style. Also in Renaissance style, a great rectangular Labyrinth, formal in design, set in boxwood and framed with Italian stone pines, (Pinus pinea) and cedars of Lebanon, (Cedrus libani).[2] In place of Nicholas III's enclosure, Bramante built a great rectilinear defensive wall.[6]
Today's Vatican Gardens are spread over nearly 23 hectares (57 acres), they contain a variety of medieval fortifications, buildings and monuments from the 9th century to the present day, set among vibrant flower beds and topiary, green lawns and a 3 hectares (7.4 acres) patch of forest. There are a variety of fountains cooling the gardens, sculptures, an artificial grotto devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes, and an olive tree donated by the government of Israel.[7]
Patroness of the Gardens
Pope Pius XI designated Saint Therese of Lisieux The Little Flower as the official Patroness of the gardens on 17 May 1927, according her the title as "Sacred Keeper of the Gardens" and within the same year a small temple dedicated to her was built within the gardens near the Leonine walls.
List of Marian images enshrined
The following are the official list of venerated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary enshrined at the Vatican Gardens:
16 Marian images permanently enshrined in the Gardens of Vatican City
Image within the Gardens
Place of Devotion
Year of Devotion
Date of Installation
Lourdes, France 1858 1 June 1902 February 11
Monte Figogna 1490 2 May 1917 August 29
Tepeyac, Mexico 1531 14 October 1939 December 12
Our Lady of Fátima Pontevedra, Portugal 1917 29 May 1983 May 13
The Madonna of Schoenstatt Vallendar, Germany 1914 1992 October 18
The Black Madonna of Częstochowa Jasna Góra, Poland 1382 1994 August 26
The Virgin of Mercy Savona 1536 10 May 1995 March 18
Our Lady of Divine Love Via Ardeatina 1740 10 May 1999 Monday of Pentecost
Our Lady of Sacred Heart of Taggia Rome 1855 21 March 2006 March 11
Our Lady of Good Counsel Genazzano, Italy 1467 11 July 2009 April 26
Virgin of Suyapa Honduras 1747 20 September 2013 February 3
Nuestra Senora de La Antigua Panama 1513 26 October 2013 September 9
Our Lady of Charity Cuba 1612 28 August 2014 September 8
Our Lady of Penafrancia Philippines 1434 3 December 2015 3rd Saturday in September
Our Lady of Aparecida Brazil 1717 3 September 2016 December 8
Virgen de Copacabana Bolivia 1583 25 September 2017 February 2
Vatican Climate Forest
Index of Vatican City-related articles
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1 2 3 "MO Plants: Vatican Gardens". © 2006 MoPlants.com]. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Archived: 8 March 2012.
↑ Patron saint of archaeologists
1 2 3 "Al Pellegrino Cattolico: The Vatican Gardens". © 2008 Al Pellegrino Cattolico s.r.l. Via di Porta Angelica 81 (S.Pietro) I- 00193 Roma, Italy. Archived from the original on 13 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
1 2 "Official Vatican City State Website: A Visit to the Vatican Gardens". © 2007–08 Uffici di Presidenza S.C.V. Archived from the original on 21 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
1 2 3 4 "Vatican Gardens". © 2008 Cooperativa IL SOGNO, Viale Regina Margherita, 192 – 00198 ROMA. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
↑ Hofmann, Paul (6 July 1997). "Glorious Gardens of the Vatican". New York Times. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
Nichols, Fiona (1 August 2006). Rome and the Vatican. New Holland Publishers. pp. 85–. ISBN 978-1-84537-500-3. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
Ricci, Corrado. "Vatican: Its History Its Treasures" Contributor Ernesto Begni. © 2003 Published by Kessinger Publishing, ISBN 0-7661-3941-7, ISBN 978-0-7661-3941-1
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Vatican City Gardens". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton.
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Corporation Launches Audit Committee
Department of Finance has congratulated Small & Medium Enterprises Corporation (SMEC) for the establishment of the Audit Committee which was officially launched on 23 September, 2022.
With the launching of SMEC Audit Committee brings the total to 56 Audit Committees launched so far since its establishment in 2005.
First Assistant Secretary Tom Tiki said, the Department of Finance is ensuring that all State agencies receiving public monies must have an audit committee. He further stated that Audit Committee is in placed to strengthen our country's democracy by enabling oversight, accountability and governance in the public sector through financial reporting, thereby building public confidence.
Deputy Secretary Sam Penias who was there to officiate the launching thanked Internal Audit, stakeholders and the officers responsible for running this program.
He said with this audit program it gives confidence to stakeholders and the people on what we are doing especially in the public service. "The purpose of this committee is not to find fault but to make sure the system and processes within any government organisation works well. And adds value to the service that we provide to people of Papua New Guinea.'' "We talk about transparency, good governance and accountability but most of all looking at systems and processes to see where there is risk. And so we fix it through the establishment of audit committee.'' he said. "I want to challenge SMEC to have regular meetings in ensuring that the committee is active and carrying out its responsibilities.
SMEC managing director Petrus Ralda said The internal audit committee will guide us to ensure we do everything right. He said to do the right thing comes down to individual as we owe it to our people occupying public offices. "Every state agency should not only abide by rules, protocols but also to maintain credibility and integrity. And most importantly business ethnics and our obligation to the 8 million people of Papua New Guinea,'' he said.
The Department is thankful for its stakeholder partner Auditor General Office for being there since the establishment of the committee. And is keen to establish audit committee to all state agencies. Since the establishment of the program in 2005 a total of 56 Audit Committees were established, National Departments-22, Statutory Bodies-18 and PHA-15. Quality and timely submission of the Public Account reports are paramount reflecting compliance and good governance as stipulated in the Public Finance Management Act.
Secretary Ken Ngangan addressed this to the Public Accounts during the quality review meeting of the 2019 Public Accounts in Port Moresby mid this year. Secretary Ngangan said the Public Accounts have deadlines to meet and it must be prepared within that time frame. "Whilst we want to meet deadlines, the reports we compile or submit must be of quality. Quality reflects good governance." The quality review meeting derived from the recommendation report from the Auditor General's Office for the 2019 Public Account.
The report identified errors and also noted recommendations for improvements. DoF facilitator Thomasina Ah Ben went through the report with members of the Public Accounts Committee including other concerned divisions of the department. Despite noting issues raised in the report, Ms Ah Ben encouraged the committee to have proper reporting of revenue that must be accurate and be of quality to avoid and or maintain the system process going forward. "The report reflects on what has been done and we must take ownership of areas that needs improvement for a better financial reporting."
The review was taken to determine the extent to which the departments and agencies are complying with its requirements and the extent to which DoF monitors compliance with set guidelines and Financial instructions. The AGO also recommended the Department must perform its own quality review before submission of the Public Accounts.
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Geneseo Sammys have been able to maintain the highest cumulative GPA on campus among all fraternities every semester since its recognition. We've been able to do this by both enforcing our own academic policy as well as helping each other study, review, and acheive success in the classroom. Sigma Alpha Mu regularly reserves classrooms on campus to provide a setting for both brothers and candidates to study and work together.
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation provides brothers across the country with over $145,000 in scholarships every year. We've also been fortunate enough to have alumni establish scholarships available solely for the brothers of the Geneseo chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu. Also candidates who obtain a 3.75 GPA the semester they join automatically receive a $200 scholarship from the national office of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Besides being well prepared to enter the workforce right out of undergraduate, many Sammys choose to pursue the goal of attending medical, dental, and law school as well as masters and PhD programs in a wide variety of fields. Not only are there several alumni who have reached this goal and are willing to lend a helping hand, but there are several current brothers familiar with the requirements and application process of these programs to guide those new to the process along the way. Every year there are several brothers within the fraternity who take the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, and other graduate school admissions exams.
Contact our Scholarship Chairman Jake Barrett at jtb16@geneseo.edu with any comments or questions you may have.


Wouldn't it be nice if all the things that stress you out just magically went away when you became pregnant? Talk about wishful thinking! Not only do you still have all those everyday stressors, but you've also got new anxieties like pregnancy discomfort, body changes, and the responsibility of creating a new life to add to it all.
It used to be that women were expected to take it very easy throughout their pregnancy, staying indoors and really not doing much at all. Nowadays, we all try to keep doing everything we normally do without letting the fact that we're pregnant affect our daily routines. After all, you're not sick! Being pregnant is natural and normal, right?
But, the thing is, although being pregnant is a normal part of a woman's life, we need to admit that our pregnant bodies are working a lot harder than they normally do at other times. Your body absolutely needs more rest and less stress at this time, and it's nothing you should feel guilty about! Here are 11 tips to help you relax and de-stress throughout your pregnancy so that your body can get the extra rest it needs.
Start paying more attention to your body. When your body is telling you to rest, listen to it. Sit down, put your feet up, and just relax. Have a little nap if you need one. Take a break before you get to the point of exhaustion. Don't be afraid to ask for a little help from your partner, family, and friends if you have other children to tend to.
Many women get the urge to clean like crazy when they're pregnant but try to be realistic about it. Don't take on a major spring cleaning project right now. Stick to the essentials and save the rest for after the baby is born. Better yet, have your partner take on some of the more burdensome cleaning duties for the time being.
Even if you don't normally go for massages, consider having them during your pregnancy. The prenatal massage experts at the Yinova Center in New York City say that having regular prenatal massages during pregnancy can not only promote relaxation, they can also reduce fatigue, mental strain, and anxiety. And that's not all! Prenatal massage has even been shown to reduce the need for medication during delivery, shorten delivery times, lower the number of C-sections, and reduce the number of epidurals requested by women in labor.
When your body is achy, the last thing you want to do is exercise, but you really should give it a try. Exercise will give you a physical and mental boost that can really help manage stress. Yoga, walking, and swimming are all great options.
Getting out in the fresh air and sunshine can give you a huge emotional boost. Try to get outdoors for a little while every day, whether you go for a little walk or even just sit in your favorite chair. Just be cautious of sunburn or overheating if it's very hot outside.
It's perfectly natural for a pregnant woman to have loads of questions and concerns. Learning everything you can about pregnancy, birth, and caring for your baby will help to ease your mind, so don't be afraid to keep a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider at your next visit. Pregnancy books and websites are also excellent sources of information.
Don't hesitate to share your anxieties with your partner and those closest to you. Talking about your concerns with your partner or friends and family who have been there can be a huge source of relief. If you don't have friends with children, find a moms' group online or in your local area.
Even just a warm shower can relax away aches and pains, but a warm bath is so much better! You can add some pregnancy safe aromatherapy oils, light some candles, and listen to some soft music for a thoroughly pampering and de-stressing experience. Remember that hot baths (no saunas, hot tubs, or steam rooms, either!) are not safe during pregnancy, so just keep the water comfortably warm.
Heading to the day spa when you really need to get away from it all is a great option. Have a pedicure, manicure, or facial to give your body some much-needed pampering.
Meditating is a great way to calm your mind, whether you're pregnant or not. Practice meditating for at least a half hour, a few times each week. If you have other children, wait until they go down for their afternoon nap. Choose a peaceful spot and put on some quiet music. You might even want to try one of the many pre-recorded guided meditations you can find in most bookstores, or even on YouTube. Taking a prenatal yoga class can also be a great way to learn meditation and relaxation techniques.
When everything and everyone in your life is focused on the arrival of your baby, there will be times when you need a break from it all, and that's okay! Doing something nice for yourself can certainly boost your mood. Try a little retail therapy, have lunch with some friends, or do whatever it is that just makes you feel good.
This is probably going to be the last chance you and your partner have to get away for a while, so take advantage of it. If you have older children, recruit their grandparents or other family members to help out so the two of you can get away for a few days. It doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant… just find a nice hotel where you can relax and go out for a nice meal or two.
Most importantly, enjoy this time! It will be over before you know it, and then you'll be holding your beautiful newborn in your arms.