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ITIL® 2011 Edition OSA: Introduction to Operational Support and Analysis
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Within the context of ITIL®, service operation is sometimes referred to as the 'factory' of IT. It focuses on the daily activities and organizational infrastructure that are used to deliver services to the organization and the customer. The proper management of these activities and organizational infrastructure is the key to ensuring service operations functions and processes are delivered successfully. Service operations best practices also ensure adequate monitoring and controlling measures are in place and followed throughout the service lifecycle. This ultimately leads to strategic objectives being realized by the organization. This course provides an introduction to operational support and analysis. Specifically, the course covers the fundamentals of the ITIL® service operation core area, and how the processes and functions of service operation work within and support the overall service lifecycle. This course will assist the learner in preparing for the ITIL® Operational Support and Analysis certificate and is aligned with the ITIL® Intermediate syllabus. ---------------------------------------------------- ITIL® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited.
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ITIL® 2011 Edition OSA: Introduction to Operational Support and Analysis
identify the fundamentals of Service Operation
identify key characteristics of the Service Life Cycle model
distinguish between Service Life Cycle functions and processes
recognize how a Service Life Cycle can solve Service Management problems
recognize Service Operation process activities
recognize Service Operation function activities
identify how to improve Service Operation performance
assess basic service issues
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Today's Epping Forest Outdoor Group (EFOG) walk was attended by about 25 people. Led by Pam Fleisch, the theme was to explore and celebrate the natural aspects of Wanstead Park.
The event was part of the 2015 Wanstead Park Festival.
The Epping Forest Outdoor Group was formed over 50 years ago as a Group for people interested in a range of activities in the outdoors. They arrange something for most weekends, with walking and cycling being the most frequent activities, but also have a range of social events.


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Welcome to this beautiful new construction home, 5 Dean Road in Winchester!
This stunning 6-bedroom, 5-bath home with approx. 6125 sq. ft. of living space offers extraordinary comfort for the entire family, and the details throughout are absolutely exquisite. The sun-filled main level showcases a grand two-story foyer and multiple living spaces to relax, work or play.
The gorgeous high-end kitchen is a home chef's dream! Double ovens, 6-burner gas range, separate prep sink and additional wet-bar are all designed to make preparing meals a joy not a chore. Guests can sit comfortably at the oversized island or at one of the two dining areas alongside the kitchen – plenty of room for even the largest of gatherings!
A large family room with fireplace, gracious living and dining rooms, separate sitting room, an office space, and guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom complete the first floor.
The second level includes a fabulous master suite with a gas fireplace and generous closet space. The luxurious ensuite bathroom features a soaking tub, striking tile, dual sinks and a jetted shower.
There are an additional 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms on this floor plus a laundry room.
The lower level is truly versatile, with space for an exercise room, playroom and media room, plus a bedroom and full bath. Further potential comes with +900 sq.ft. of unfinished space on the top floor. There's also a 3-car garage and a terrific level back yard.
Dean Road is a dead-end road in close proximity to the Middlesex Fells, with convenient access to major highways connecting to Boston and north. The home is located in the popular Muraco Elementary School district, recognized by the state for its outstanding 2019 MCAS achievement.
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Styling The Bump & Keeping It Real December 12, 2014 12:10
There is gorgeous...and then there is Blake Lively; my longtime idol ever since the first time I watched Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Gossip Girl. She's perfect. Being pregnant at the same time as this icon was not a part of the plan, not to mention other beauties like Kate Middleton and Carrie Underwood, just to name a few.
Though my pregnancy is sure to look nothing like these three, it does not mean I can't stay true to my style and embrace my growing everyday bump. In my opinion, this is the most exciting time in my life! Looking great while still being comfortable is one of the most important aspects to the journey. I promise to bring to you the best non-maternity, non-frumpy, non-mom jean styles to keep you and your bump feeling fabulous all 9 months of the way...but who's counting?!
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- Just So Cozy Tunic Sweater: Go ahead, get all 3 colors. This sweater is the perfect length for leggings, has lots of growing room, and is quite possibly the most comfortable sweater you will ever own.
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PARENTS of disabled children are desperately needed to offer support to others in the same situation.
Face2Face, which set up in 2004, is seeking parents who can befriend others who are waiting on a diagnosis for their child.
A befriender will share their experiences, give advice on health, education and benefits as well as offer emotional support.
Emma Gardener, 30, from Normanby, is co-ordinating the befriender project which is supported by Scope.
Her son William, nine, has a serious condition which causes blindness and has autism.
Single parent Emma, who works full time for Face2Face, said: "We need befrienders who we can match with families.
"It is very difficult for parents to know that their child has something wrong and waiting for the diagnosis can be very stressful.
"We are looking for parents who have a disabled child aged above two, who can talk to other parents and help them see that there's light at the end of the tunnel.
"Having a disabled child is hard work but it's not all doom and gloom."
Raising William alone meant that Emma benefited from little in the way of support.
"Face2Face is in touch with professionals who can really help parents cope," she said.
"William would go to bed at 8pm but then wake at 1am and that would be him awake until that evening.
"Professionals discovered that because he was visually impaired he couldn't tell if it was day or night."
Now Emma uses a variety of techniques to establish a sleeping routine, using aromatherapy and audio cues.
Befrienders will undergo an interview with Emma before undertaking training in counselling.
Anyone who would like more information on Face2Face or befriending should ring Emma on 01642 276490.
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Brennan names Laois Senior hurling team for Joe McDonagh Cup opener against Offaly
Laois Senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan. Pic: Ray Ryan.
The Laois Senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan has named his starting team to face neighbours Offaly in Saturday's opening game of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Laois will travel to Bord na Mona O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday in an all-midlands clash as they look to get their 2019 Championship campaign off to a winning start.
Former-captain Ross King returns to the starting line-up in the full-forward line having rejoined the panel last month after stepping away at the start of the year.
The game is set for a 7pm throw-in in Tullamore on Saturday in what will be the first of four outings in the Joe McDonagh Cup for Brennan's men.
LAOIS: Enda Rowland (St Lazerian's Abbeyleix); Joe Phelan (Camross), Matthew Whelan (Borris-Kilcotton), Donnacha Hartnett (Mountmellick); Lee Cleere (Clough-Ballacolla), Ryan Mullaney (Castletown), Padraig Delaney (The Harps); Jack Kelly (Rathdowney-Errill), John Lennon (Rosenallis); Cha Dwyer (Ballinakill), Willie Dunphy (Clough-Ballacolla), Paddy Purcell (Rathdowney-Errill); Mark Kavanagh (Rathdowney-Errill), Eanna Lyons (Ballyfin), Ross King (Rathdowney-Errill).


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Prof. Chee Wei Wong receives the 2018 NIH Trailblazer Award for New & Early Stage Investigators
Prof. Chee Wei Wong of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department has received the 2018 NIH Trailblazer Award for New and Early Stage Investigators!
This Trailblazer award is from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. It is based on his group's recent innovation of precision magnetometry at the thermodynamical and quantum limits, toward brain imaging and quantum-limited sensing with the medical school.


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With global attention focused on Iraq and Syria, Libya was left to convulse under the weight of its own brand of political instability and insecurity, yet another failed Arab Spring state.
Of course, mainstream media watched and reported as Col. Moammar Gadhafi's regime crumbled under an unprecedented, violent popular armed insurgency in 2011. That attention, however, was short-lived and fleeting.
Libya came back into focus on Feb. 14, when Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants published a gruesome video, "A Message Signed in Blood to the Nation of the Cross." The five-minute video shows ISIS militants simultaneously beheading a group of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians, who had been abducted in Libya earlier this year.
With ISIS now inserted into the mix of Libya's unravelling, the country is back on the forefront of the war on terror. Two days after the video surfaced, Egypt's Ambassador to the U.K. Nasser Kamel told the BBC that ISIS would attempt to break into Europe by exploiting conventional migration routes, camouflaging its fighters within the waves of illegal migrants pouring toward Western capitals.
"[There are] boat people who go for immigration purposes and try to cross the Mediterranean. In the next few weeks, if we do not act together, there will be boats full of terrorists also," Kamel warned on Feb. 16.
Likewise, Italy's Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni echoed Kamel in comments to parliament on Feb. 18, stressing that ISIS poses "a grave threat" to European security.
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It was moving to look through my photo galleries to choose some of my best portraits of 2016. Each family I worked with last year was so unique. We worked together in Emeryville, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Oakland, Palo Alto, Sonoma and San Francisco. Some sessions took place at clients' homes or special places the family likes to visit. From babies to teens, we customized the sessions so that everyone enjoyed the experience. Did you know that I have a website especially for my family portrait clients? It includes examples of maternity, newborns, babies, high school seniors and families. Check it out here: nightingaleportraits.com What a privilege for me to be a family photographer, I hope to photograph your family in 2017!
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GIRLS HOOPS: Six local teams ready to begin UIL playoffs
Six girls basketball teams will be representing Montgomery County when the UIL playoffs begin tonight. Oak Ridge, The Woodlands, College Park, Magnolia West, Willis and New Caney traversed the challenging landscapes of their respective districts and have extended their seasons. Here is a quick look at all of the matchups:
[4] The Woodlands vs. [1] Rockwall at Palestine HS, 6 p.m.
The Woodlands clinched its 13th consecutive playoff appearance last week with a close win over Conroe in the regular-season finale for both teams. The Lady Highlanders (18-15) are the No. 4 seed out of District 12-6A for the second straight year, and that means a matchup with District 11-6A co-champion Rockwall. The Woodlands lost to Mesquite Horn in the bi-district round last season.
Rockwall, ranked No. 17 in the state by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, defeated Mesquite Horn on Friday to claim the No. 1 seed and has won three straight games entering the postseason. The Lady Jackets (26-8) are making their 16th consecutive playoff appearance. The team went three rounds deep last season, defeating College Park and Sachse before losing to Dallas Skyline in the regional quarterfinals.
[1] Oak Ridge vs. [4] Rockwall-Heath at Palestine HS, 8 p.m.
Oak Ridge is back in the playoffs for a second consecutive season after claiming back-to-back District 12-6A co-championships. The Lady War Eagles (22-9) went 8-2 in league play this year and will face off against Rockwall-Heath, the No. 4 seed out of District 11-6A. Oak Ridge is hoping for a better postseason showing this time around after losing to Tyler Lee in the bi-district round last year. The Lady War Eagles have not advanced to the area round since the 2003-04 season.
Heath, meanwhile, is back in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. The Lady Hawks (19-15) went 7-7 in district play, defeating Longview on Friday in a play-in game. Heath has won five of its past six games entering the playoffs, including an overtime upset on the road against state-ranked Mesquite Horn. The Lady Hawks have only won one playoff game since the school opened in 2005, defeating Adams in the first round two years ago.
[3] College Park vs. [2] Mesquite Horn at Leon HS, 8 p.m.
College Park has returned to the playoffs for a second straight season under second-year head coach Jason Weese after clinching the No. 3 seed out of District 12-6A. The Lady Cavaliers (12-16) finished 5-5 in league play and will take on District 11-6A co-champion Mesquite Horn in the bi-district round. College Park will be looking for a stronger performance in the playoffs this year after losing to Rockwall in the first round last season.
Horn, ranked No. 24 by the TABC, is making its 16th consecutive playoff appearance after going 12-2 in league action. The Lady Jaguars (24-9) advanced three rounds deep last year, defeating The Woodlands and Naaman Forest before losing to Tyler in their second straight trip to the regional quarterfinals. Horn has lost two consecutive games entering the playoffs, but the team won 10 straight contests in district play before that.
[1] Magnolia West vs. [4] Pflugerville Connally at College Station HS, 7 p.m.
Magnolia West is making its second-ever playoff appearance after claiming a share of the District 20-5A championship, its first league title in school history. The Lady Mustangs (20-10) finished 11-3 in league action and defeated Tomball Memorial on Friday to earn the No. 1 seed. The only other time Magnolia West made the playoffs came in the 2009-10 season, and that team lost in the first round.
Pflugerville Connally missed the playoffs last season for the first time in 19 years, but the Lady Cougars (11-15) are back after snagging the No. 4 seed out of District 19-5A. Connally went 8-8 in league play and is entering the postseason on the heels of three consecutive losses. The Lady Cougars last won a playoff game in 2014-15, advancing to the regional quarterfinals.
[4] Willis vs. [1] Cedar Park at Bryan HS, 7 p.m.
Willis is back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 season and will be looking for its first postseason victory since the 2009-10 campaign. After going 8-24 last year, the Ladykats (12-14) have made significant strides in the first season under coach Angel Kelley. Willis grabbed the No. 4 seed out of District 20-5A with an 8-6 record.
Cedar Park, ranked No. 11 in the state by the TABC, is heading into the postseason after running roughshod over District 19-5A with a perfect 16-0 mark. The Lady Wolves (27-7) have won 13 straight games and are looking for their first playoff victory since the 2014-15 season. Cedar Park lost a close game to Magnolia in the first round last year.
[4] New Caney vs. [1] Beaumont Ozen at Baytown Lee HS, 7 p.m.
New Caney has clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive season after winning a play-in game against Dayton on Friday. That gave the Lady Eagles (17-14) the No. 4 seed out of District 21-5A after finishing league play with a 10-8 record. New Caney will be aiming for its first postseason victory since the 2004-05 season. The Lady Eagles lost to Beaumont Ozen in the first round last year, the same opponent they will face tonight.
Ozen is heading to the playoffs for the 18th consecutive season after winning the District 20-5A title with a 15-1 record. The Lady Panthers (25-5) have won 13 straight games and are looking for continued postseason success after advancing to the regional quarterfinals last year. Ozen beat New Caney and Galveston Ball last season before losing to a strong Barbers Hill team.


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Chislehurst Common SAVED after development fears, ensuring its preservation 'for future generations'
PUBLISHED: 08:00 21 September 2017
The Chislehurst Society has bought 180-acres of land
Chislehurst Common has been safeguarded for 'future generations' after a deal was struck this week with the present owner, a Russian princess.
Campaigners have described the 180 acre site as "the very essence of Chislehurst" and have hoped to strike a deal for some years.
Privately owned by Princess June Lobanov-Rostovsky, who inherited her status as 'lord of the manor' from her uncle, the last Viscount Marsham Townsend, the land has been maintained for the benefit of the community since a law passed in 1888.
Since then it has been managed by a board of trustees, known as Chislehurst Commons. A registered charity, it has raised funds to help meet the £100,000 a year upkeep costs.
Now the Chislehurst Society has bought the freehold to the land to ensure it remains a part of the fabric of local life.
John Hayhow, chairman of Chislehurst Commons, said: "When it became clear the commons were available to buy, the Chislehurst Society was our obvious choice of partner. Its whole ethos is the enhancement of Chislehurst and preservation of the commons is integral to that. We are extremely fortunate the purchase is financially viable for the society."
It will be the first time the land is owned by a charitable entity that represents locals.
Chislehurst Commons will retain its responsibility for managing the site.
Tony Allen, chairman of the Chislehurst Society, said: "The generosity of Chislehurst residents, past and present, has enabled us to make this important acquisition.
"We are committed to the preservation of the commons for future generations. The commons are the very essence of Chislehurst."
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OPEC, Russia move closer to cutting oil output
VIENNA - OPEC and Russia mοved closer οn Wednesday to agreeing cuts in oil prοductiοn frοm next year despite pressure frοm U.S. President Dοnald Trump to reduce the price of crude.
OPEC meets οn Thursday in Vienna, fοllowed by talks with allies such as Russia οn Friday. OPEC's de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, has indicated a need fοr steep output reductiοns frοm January, fearing a glut, but Russia has resisted a large cut.
"All of us including Russia agreed there is a need fοr a reductiοn," Oman's Oil Minister Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Rumhy told repοrters after a ministerial cοmmittee that grοups Saudi Arabia, Russia and several other prοducers met οn Wednesday.
Exact volumes were still being discussed, he said. The cuts would take September οr October 2018 as baseline figures and last frοm January to June.
Two OPEC delegates said Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak was flying back to Moscοw οn Wednesday to get a final agreement frοm President Vladimir Putin.
Saudi Arabia has indicated it wants the Organizatiοn of the Petrοleum Expοrting Countries and its allies to curb output by at least 1.3 milliοn barrels per day, οr 1.3 percent of global prοductiοn.
Riyadh wants Moscοw to cοntribute at least 250,000-300,000 bpd to the cut but Russia insists the amοunt should be οnly half of that, OPEC and nοn-OPEC sources said.
Russia's TASS news agency quoted an OPEC source as saying OPEC and its allies were discussing the idea of reducing output next year by reverting to prοductiοn quotas agreed in 2016.
Such a mοve would mean cutting prοductiοn by mοre than 1 milliοn bpd. Saudi Arabia, Russia and the UAE have raised output since June after Trump called fοr higher prοductiοn to cοmpensate fοr lower Iranian expοrts due to new U.S. sanctiοns.
Graphic: Who might agree to an OPEC crude supply deal? tmsnrt.rs/2Ru61od
Graphic: OPEC's battle to cοax Russia to cut oil output as the US ramps up - tmsnrt.rs/2RzCE3J
Graphic: Difference in OPEC oil output between Nov 2018 and Oct 2016 - tmsnrt.rs/2RqgBMS
Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States have been vying fοr the pοsitiοn of top crude prοducer in recent years. The United States is nοt part of any output-limiting initiative due to its anti-trust legislatiοn and fragmented oil industry.
Graphic: OPEC* crude prοductiοn in November - Reuters Survey - tmsnrt.rs/2RqgctQTRUMP RAISES PRESSURE
Oil prices LCOc1 have fallen by almοst a third since October to arοund $62 per barrel after Saudi Arabia raised prοductiοn to make up fοr the drοp in Iranian expοrts.
Washingtοn also gave sanctiοns waivers to some buyers of Iranian crude, further raising fears of an oil glut next year.
"Hopefully OPEC will be keeping oil flows as is, nοt restricted. The wοrld does nοt want to see, οr need, higher oil prices!" Trump wrοte in a tweet οn Wednesday.
Possibly cοmplicating any OPEC decisiοn is the crisis arοund the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi cοnsulate in Istanbul in October. Trump has backed Saudi Crοwn Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite calls frοm many U.S. pοliticians to impοse stiff sanctiοns οn Riyadh.
"How can the Saudis cut substantially if Trump doesn't want a big cut?" said Gary Ross, chief executive of U.S.-based Black Gold Investοrs and a veteran OPEC watcher.
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The Nopec legislatiοn being discussed by U.S. lawmakers cοuld make it pοssible to sue Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members fοr price fixing.
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The Journey with the Self.
Traveller Club
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26th MAY 2019 to 9th June 2019
Experiencing the Heaven of INDIA - Katra, Vaisnodevi, Kashmir, Leh Ladakh.
Day 1 26/ 05/ 2019
Morning train 7:30 am from Bandra to Katra
Day 2 27/05/2019
5.30 katra station, will be Staying in 3 star Hotel
Day 3 28/05/2019
Katra Vaishno Devi Darshan
Day 4 29/05/2019
Katra to Srinagar Travelling
Day 5 30/05/2019
Srinagar to kargil site seen
Day 6 - 1/06/2019
Kargil to Leh Ladakh
Leh side seen
Day 7 2/06/2019
Paingang side seen
Day 8 03/06/2019
Noverawali side seen
Day 9 04/06/2019
Leh to kargil
Day 10 05/06/2019
Kargil to Srinagar
Day 11 06/06/2019
Srinagr side seen
Day 12 07/06/2019
Srinagar to katra
Day 13 08/06/2019
Katra to Bombay train
Day 14 09/06/2019
List Of Site seeing places:
Kargil War Memorial, is a war memorial built by the Indian Army, located in Dras, in the foothills of the Tololing Hill. The memorial is located about 5 km from the city centre across the Tiger Hill. It is located on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
Diskit Monastery also known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India. It belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa, founder of Gelugpa, in the 14th century.
Lamayuru or Yuru Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lamayouro, Leh district, India. It is situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway 15 kilometres east of the Fotu La at a height of 3,510 metres.
Hanle is a village in Ladakh in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the site of the 17th century Hanle Monastery of the "Red Hat" Tibetan Drukpa Kagyu branch of Tibetan Buddhism and is located in the Hanle Valley on an old branch of the ancient Ladakh - Tibet trade route.
Khardung La is a mountain pass in the Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The local pronunciation is "Khardong La" or "Khardzong La" but, as with most names in Ladakh, the romanised spelling varies. The pass on the Ladakh Range is north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys.
Thikse Gompa or Thikse Monastery is a gompa affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located on top of a hill in Thiksey approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh in Ladakh, India.
Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa (chorten) on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Drang-Drung Glacier is a mountain glacier near the Pensi La mountain pass at the Kargil - Zanaskar Road in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir in India.
Tso Moriri or Lake Moriri or "Mountain Lake", is a lake in the Ladakhi part of the Changthang Plateau in Jammu and Kashmir in Northern India. The lake and surrounding area are protected as the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. The lake is at an altitude of 4,522 m.
Pangong Tso, Tibetan for "high grassland lake", also referred to as Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m. It is 134 km long and extends from India to China. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. The lake is 5 km wide at its broadest point.
Sonmarg is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir about 80 km north-east of Srinagar.
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Pertti Pietarinen started to write Children's books in 2013. So far 7 Chidren's books has been published in English and they all are available as print and as e-book.
Lucy The Cat series contains 9 books. In these books Lucy The Cat, cute and curious Sacred Birman Cat Lucy The Cat tells her engaging and funny stories about her own life. Especially cat lovers enjoy the charming photos.
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In addition to Lucy The Cat series inspirational Children's book God's Children was published in 2014 and Kingdom of God in 2014.


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A beautiful book on the recorded legacy of Lee Scratch Perry – one that builds on a previous discography by the author, but which is much more vivid overall! The hardcover book is in full color throughout – and offers up dozens of images of Lee Perry recordings – rare albums, classics, and many more – all listed in order to provide the author's essential guide to the long and winding musical legacy of Scratch! As part of that, the book also features smaller chapters on The Upsetters, UK artists in the Black Ark Studios, and Perry coverage in Magazines – plus an especially cool index of "fakes", albums that are listed as Lee Perry recordings, but which are not. The book is in full color throughout – and although not a complete discography, definitely a helpful resource and very nicely done. © 1996-2020, Dusty Groove, Inc.
We realize that there are many different interpretations of the standard grades used for pre-owned vinyl record albums & CD, so we thought we'd offer you the ones that we are working with, so you have an idea what we mean when we give the grade for a non-new item on our pages.
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
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This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
If something is noteworthy, we try to note it in the comments — especially if it is an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record. This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip, cover damage or wear as noted above, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
We have only one grade for non-new CDs at Dusty Groove — "Used CD". This grade is somewhat all-encompassing, but we choose it because we try to offer Used CDs in the best shape possible.
When you purchase a Used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use but if there are significant details or defects we will list them underneath the item — just like we do with LPs — so look there for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details.
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Here is my Ch. Siegfried's Anjanette, who was my very first champion. She was sired by Ch. Hunk Von Mardonof,( Top Producing St. Bernard for Many years) and out of Swiss Import Lori Von Rigihang.
Ch. Angie was the most perfect built St. Bernard I had ever seen at that time, and of course the Best Moving St. Bernard most people had ever seen back then. Ch. Angie would never drop under at least Reserve Winners, whether there were 5 other females that day at the Show or 55 other females. And any time she would get Winners bitch,. and if her brother Ch. Prices Von Hunk, Ch. Chip took Winner Dog when they wereclass dog's, Ch. Angie would always beat her brother, for Best Of Winners. Now, Ch. Chip was a good mover too but nothing could compare with Ch. Angie's movement or Structure. Ch.Angie could have taught anyone about outstanding movement and structure, after owning a Saint like her I could never drop back to some average built or average moving Saint to show. She had excellent shoulders, topline and hindquarters, hocks and a beautifully angulated rear stifle, but also beautiful shoulder angulation and layback. And a topline that was perfectly straight. Ch. Angie also had another littermate who became champion which was Ch. Siegfried's Rita. Three champions from that one litter of 7 pup's. her littersister Ch. Rita is pictured on page 342 of The St. Bernard Classic, by the Swiss Judge Specilist Mr. Albert del laRie. To learn about the structureof the St. Bernard study pictures like this one of a superior built St. Bernard.
Here is our Ch. Angie's litterbrother Ch. Prices Von Hunk, (Ch. Chip) who was # 8 in the Top Ten back in 1978-79.
Ch. Chip also was known for his outstanding movement and well developed shoulders. In recent years I produced a clone of Ch. Chip, and his name was Ch. Healy's Rollin And A Strollin, (Ch. Hambone) Ch. Hambone was also known for his massive muscling in his shoulders.
Here is Ch. Healy's Rollin And A Strollin (Ch. Hambone) as you can see he is a lot like my old Ch. Prices Von Hunk, (Ch.Chip) from many years ago. This is what you call maintaining this Breed, not changing the breed, as the correct Head and Over all Type had already been locked in many years ago. Notice the shoulder angulation and layback of Ch. Hambone and you will see that it is the same as Ch. Chip's, also there are many other things about these two dog's that are the same, even though they were produced about 20 yrs. apart. Again, Ch. Hambone was known for his outstanding movement and massive shoulders.
Thanks to all the different Judges who have appreciated our Healy Dog's!!!!!!!!!!
I want to thank all of the Judges who through out our 32 yrs. of showing St. Bernards have selected our dog's as the best at the shows they have won at. There are so many different judges who found our St. Bernards to be the best represented at those Dog Shows. One of my favorite Judges ever was Mr. Ed Bracey who also showed St. Bernards and is pictured in The St. Bernard Classic handling Saints. He was the first judge I ever put my Ch. Angie under and she took a Best of Breed that day and got her first major.Mr. Bracey later told us that Ch. Angie was the best moving St. Bernard he had ever seen, and that was a great compliment coming from him.
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ViewNX 2 is all-in-one image browsing and editing software application for both still images and movies. It is a fun and easy-to-use application offering enhanced operation.
In addition to image browsing function, ViewNX 2 allows users to adjust image size and brightness, as well as offering new editing functions that enable cropping and image straightening for RAW-, TIFF- and JPEG-format images. Naturally, it also enables adjustment of such aspects as white balance and exposure compensation for RAW images captured with Nikon digital cameras. Smooth collaboration with Nikon Image Space, Nikon's image storage and sharing service, has also been achieved. What is more, Nikon Transfer 2 has been incorporated into ViewNX 2 for transferring images to a computer, and functions for editing movies, including one that allows you to trim movie footage, have also been included.
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text: 12 Days of Giving: The Story of Tisha Guthrie December 26, 2018Blog / Submitted StoriesPattie Dash 12 Days of Giving The Story of Tisha Guthrie My name is Tisha, I live in Mt. Vernon and I am a transplant recipient. I am a member on the Greater Baltimore Kidney Walk Committee and have participated in the Walk event for eight years. My Walk team name is Team Zumba! So, here's my story: In 2005, at the age of 30, I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal disease and I was devastated! No stranger to the trials that life has in store, I did my best to wade through the physical and emotional flood of emotions and toll that kidney disease has on your life. My health continued to decline, and severe intervention was inevitable. As I became acquainted with the wonderful individuals, both patients and staff, at my dialysis clinic, I learned just how many people, ethnicities and age groups are touched by renal disease. Having been a long-time self-advocate, I also took it upon myself to learn what I could about my condition. That was when I discovered the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland & Delaware (NKFMDDE) and their awesome initiatives. What made the organization real to me was remembering the faces of dialysis family and now knowing that so many were assisted by the NKFMDDE. I am grateful to my donor, my Dad! Together, we can raise $200,000 for kidney disease patients before December 31st. Please consider supporting us by making your best donation by visiting http://bit.ly/NKFMDDEYE18 today!


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It was just not something you expect
We know humans tend to see faces everywhere, and that Jesus-loving humans see Jesus faces everywhere, but some are so tenuous they bend the mind a little.
Like this one. It takes a lot of good will to see a face at all, and if you do consent to see it as a face…it looks like a very grumpy scowling face of someone advanced in years, which isn't the usual idea of Jesus. (Also of course there are no actual images of Jesus taken from the life, so nobody knows what actual Jesus actually looked like. Maybe he looked like Yasser Arafat.)
It's nice of the guy in the blue check shirt to hold up a little image of Jesus for comparison, but since the image isn't authoritative, it doesn't really tell us anything. Plus even if it did does the scowly face in the cabinet look anything like it? It seems most unlikely – Jesus is hardly ever portrayed as scowly, even when knocking over tables.
The story is from the Plymouth Herald, which explains with sarcastic solemnity:
A CHURCH organist believes he can see the face of Jesus in a cocktail cabinet.
Robert Burgess-Moon, aged 35, bought the item through the classified adverts section of the newspaper.
Mr Burgess-Moon, who lives in Whitleigh with his partner Martin, says he was watching TV one night when he got a strange feeling.
"I thought 'There's a face looking at me through the cabinet'," he said.
"It looked like the face of Jesus, the image everybody has of him.
"We were quite shocked really, it was just not something you expect, it's like a Holy Spirit cabinet now."
The trouble is, it doesn't look a bit like the image everybody has of him – unless "a bit like"=has whorls that can be seen as eyes and a nose and a mouth. I guess you can decide that everything that can be seen as suggesting eyes and a nose and a mouth is an image of Jesus, but it sounds quite tiring.
Back in January former submariner Andy Metcalf believed he saw the face of Jesus in a bruise on his arm.
Mr Metcalf, aged 45, said there was "some kind of message" in the mark which appeared on his left arm after he had a fight with a friend who bit him.
Earlier this months a photographer was left stunned after seeing a creepy face resembling Lord Voldemort in a firework.
The Plymouth Herald is just having a laugh there. Naughty Plymouth Herald.
H/t The Freethinker.


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Ange is sent to assist the fleets on the front lines, but the rest of the Rabbits turn around and head to earth, where an independent Wulgaru detachment is headed, targeting the Gurantseere Academy. The detachment is led by Klein, who wants revenge for what the lumata did to him. Lumes (Rumes?) wants to join him, but is ordered to stay put. Izuru, Asagi, and Tamaki intercept them in time and stall them as Kei coordinates from orbit. Further out in space, Suruga targets a massive optical cannon at Klein, but after firing, he either misses or it is ineffective, as Klein emerges from the smoke unscathed.
Majestic Prince is nothing if not consistent – always taking an episode off and change before the next big battle – and workmanlike in executing that battle once it comes. This one's the biggest so far; so big, we only get to see one half of it this week. Ange is sent to the front lines with the Dobermans, while Team Rabbits is ordered to deal with a far more imminent threat of a pissed Klein and a crafty Lumes armed with knowledge of where the humans make their elite pilots. Even snooty Price Jiart appreciates that pathetic as humans are, they've made a few such elites who have at least entertained him, meaning all this isn't a complete hassle.
As for Klein, he's still butthurt from his previous defeat by Ange, who isn't even there for the rematch. But the Rabbits work much better as a team without that dude(ette), and while watching him/her battle among massive fleets of warring ships in space, the episode's showpiece is the battle on earth, which starts with with Izuru and Asagi piggybacking on Tamaki's Rose 3 as it barrels into the atmosphere. The Rabbits-on-Wulgaru skirmishing is kept fresh with the new backdrop of the blue sky and fluffy clouds. Suruga's ultra-sniper weapon may have failed, but it looked awesome doing so.
Rating:7 (Very Good)
Stray Observations:
- Curiously, Amane isn't promoted to Admiral in this episode. Not yet, anyway.
- The other rabbits want to know how Izuru's "date" went, knowing full well he only had five minutes with the girl, and she had a chaperone. It was a disaster.
- Up until Asagi says otherwise, Tamaki had always believed she was the Ace of the team. She does have the biggest, toughest, most powerful mecha, after all.
- The camera cut to the reaction shots of the evacuating humans on the surface, but one guy stuck out like a sore thumb on a few occasions…Click here to see what we're on about.


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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Fallen Prey
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Thanks, Gretchen, for this excellent commentary on an excellent book. And yes, I yearn for those simple good 'ol days at times, too.ReplyDelete
Gretchen, thank you so much for featuring Fallen Prey today. What a great profile - and comparison with the good old days when we didn't have to be concerned with the predators that trawl the internet looking for kids to exploit. Sure, there were dangers lurking around the barn, on the street corner, or in the back of the theater – but we could see them, we could run and hide, yell for help. Today, our kids not only have to be concerned with the "stranger" that they can see, but the ones hiding in cyber space. I really appreciate that you get it! And my passion grows stronger each day in my effort to reach our young people through fiction. Thanks again! See you soon!ReplyDelete
I haven't read this book yet, but I will. I enjoyed Hiding Carly. I know this one will be as good or better.
I love how you compared times from your schoolhouse writing with the experiences in Fallen Prey. Good tie in.
Wishing you all the best in 2014.
Linda A.
Oops, sorry it took so long to reply. Everything went into the awaiting moderation box while my computer (less than 30 day old computer I might add) went into the shop. It's fixed and I'm back in business!ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comments. Yes, this is one good not-to-miss book for middle graders. Pass the word.


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Yana Zhuravel primarily focuses her practice on commercial real estate matters, including real estate finance, acquisitions, dispositions, construction, and leasing. Yana strives to understand her clients' goals in order to achieve the optimal outcome.
Yana represents financial institutions, private lenders, investors and developers in a wide range of transactions including construction, bridge, permanent and non-traditional financings. In addition, Yana advises clients on acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate properties and development sites as well as negotiation of commercial leases. Further, Yana regularly represents developers and private parties in the sale and purchase of condominiums, co-operatives, and residential properties.
Prior to joining the firm, Yana was an associate at a firm in New York, representing clients in real estate transaction and financing related matters, including construction, bridge and permanent loans, as well as workouts and debt restructurings. During the preceding five years she managed a private law practice representing developers and owner/operators on a variety of commercial and residential real estate matters.
While in law school at Benjamin N. Cardozo, Yana had the honor of serving as an Editor for the esteemed Arts & Entertainment Law Journal and received the Dean's Merit Scholarship.
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The Health Effects of Cannabis – What's Inside Report?
A comprehensive report "The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids" released by the National Academy of Sciences sparked a whole spectrum of emotions around the nation. Cannabis advocates happily point at its conclusion that cannabis indeed possesses therapeutic value. Opponents worry about car incidents, potential memory problems, and underage use.
But the report states one thing very clear – we need more research. Let's take a brief look at the paper and find out what we know about cannabis:
Brief Overview
Who did the report?
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
It's a private NGO established in 1863 to advise the nation on scientific matters. It's considered to be one of the gold standard institutions of science.
The organization has already conducted a review of cannabis. In 1999, right after the legalization of medical marijuana in California, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy asked the Institute of Medicine to review the scientific evidence regarding health risks and benefits of cannabis. The organization dug into the data, and surprisingly, concluded that cannabis could have beneficial effects for patients.
What did they do?
They put together the follow-up report to look what the science has discovered in the past 18 years regarding the therapeutic value of cannabis.
The organization reviewed more than 10,000 research articles and reached nearly 100 conclusions. Each particular research conclusion was graded according to one of five "levels of evidence":
- Conclusive
- Substantial
- Moderate
- Limited
- No/Insufficient Evidence.
N.B.: The committee focused exclusively on the human studies and didn't consider basic research conducted using animal models.
Based on this classification and analysis, the committee found three medical application for cannabis use supported by conclusive evidence:
- Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy
- Chronic pain in adults
- Spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
What To Keep In Mind
Two sorts of issues to think about while reading:
The study of cannabis has big barriers
Research clearly emphasizes that we do not know quite much about marijuana and tries to elaborate why. Here are four main obstacles:
- Specific regulatory barriers (cannabis is still Schedule I drug, remember?) affect the advancement of research on cannabis;
- Researchers have significant problems to obtain cannabis products they need to understand the health effects of human cannabis consumption;
- There is not enough money to support research efforts;
- Scientists need to improve research methodologies and develop standardization for gathering conclusive evidence for the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis.
We all agree that cannabis should be more accessible for research. However, such conclusions contradict the decision of the federal government to keep marijuana as a Schedule I substance.
The study of cannabis has significant caveats
- The focus on human studies made finding correlational and prevented us from revealing cause-and-effect sequence. It means that the committee did not attempt to evaluate whether cannabis use caused a particular health outcome or whether cannabis use and the outcome were associated for some other reason.
- Human studies often rely on self-reporting. All the conclusion about the effects of cannabis are based on the assumption that subjects of the studies were accurately reporting their consumption.
- The committee decided not to consider basic research. It's understandable because in this case, it would take forever to review tens of thousands of research abstracts. However, basic research allows us to look closer at the mechanism of action and establish cause-and-effect relationships. It also gives us a valuable inside into the outcomes of human clinical research. The decision to avoid basic research made a huge knowledge gap in the report.
Therapeutic Effects
- Oral cannabinoids are effective in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in adults.
- Adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of pain reduction when treated with cannabis or cannabinoids.
- Oral cannabinoids provide improvement for adults with MS-related spasticity.
These effects have been widely known for some time and now are claimed to be robust and supported by evidence deemed "conclusive" by the committee. Note the second point; it is crucial in fighting the opioid epidemic in the country.
Cardiometabolic Risks
- The evidence is unclear about the association of cannabis use with heart attack/stroke/diabetes.
Just a friendly reminder: people with heart issues should be extremely careful. Through CB1 receptors in the brain, THC can cause an acute increase in pulse and blood pressure.
- Evidence suggests that smoking cannabis does not increase the risk of lung, head, or neck cancers in adults.
- There's limited evidence for an association between cannabis use and one particular subtype of testicular cancer.
- There's minimal evidence that parental cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with greater cancer risk in children.
Keep in mind that these conclusions are based on finding (or failing to find) statistical associations between cannabis use and a particular type of cancer. Studies like these require controlling for confounding variable (for example, tobacco smoking) and interpreting of the results should heavily depend on it. The association between cannabis use and one subtype of testicular cancer is deemed limited because the studies suffered from:
- Self-reporting;
- Low response rates;
- Lack of controlling for confounding variable.
Respiratory Disease
- Smoking cannabis regularly is associated with chronic coughing and phlegm production.
- Quitting smoking is likely to reduce these symptoms.
- It's unclear if cannabis use is associated with other respiratory problems (e.g. asthma, general lung function).
Instead of smoking, switch to vaping. It helps to save you from heavy coughing and other respiratory complications.
- There's a general lack of data on how cannabis-based therapies affect the human immune system.
- There is insufficient data on the overall effects of cannabis on immune system competence.
- There is limited evidence suggesting that cannabis smoke exposure has anti-inflammatory effects.
- There is insufficient evidence to support an association between cannabis use and adverse immune effects in HIV patients.
Based on the reviewed abstracts, the authors concluded that limited or lack of evidence exists. If we would look at the basic research, we find plenty of useful data. For example, we are aware that THC is a more potent anti-inflammatory than aspirin or hydrocortisone. We also know that the endocannabinoid system plays a significant role in regulating the immune's system inflammatory response. That's why it would be good to consider both basic and human studies.
Prenatal, Perinatal, and Neonatal Exposure
- Smoking cannabis during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weights.
- The relationship between smoking during pregnancy and other outcomes is unclear.
PSA: Don't smoke anything if you're pregnant. Studies suggest that non-cannabinoid byproducts of combustion (including carbon monoxide) can impair fetal growth.
Problem Use
- Using cannabis more frequently and starting at a younger age are associated with developing problem cannabis use.
We talk about cannabis use disorder here. Cannabis is not as powerful in habit-forming as alcohol, nicotine, or opioids, but it is still possible. If you have trouble taking a break, or you experience withdrawal symptoms, then you have a habit. Frequent cannabis use and early start put you at risk.
Abuse of Other Substances
- Cannabis use is likely to increase the risk of developing the dependence on a substance other than cannabis.
This one is tricky. The committee brings these three statements in the chapter of the full report:
- There is limited evidence for an association between cannabis use and the initiation of tobacco use.
- There's limited evidence for cannabis use affecting the rates and patterns of use of other illicit substances.
- There is moderate evidence for a statistical association between cannabis use and the development of dependence for other substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and other illicit drugs.
It is pretty confusing. First, we are being told about limited evidence for an association between changes in patterns of use of tobacco or other illicit substances. Then, we are suddenly told that the evidence for such association is moderate. Development of dependence is itself a change in the pattern of usage. Also, most of the studies still rest on self-reporting without sufficient biological data that could give us a clue regarding predisposition towards the development of a substance abuse.
Until we have no answers to question how to separate substance's use and establish a stable cause-and-effect relationship regarding abuse pattern, we cannot simply jump from limited evidence to moderate. Probably, this section should receive more attention.
Effects on Injury and Death
- Using cannabis before driving increases the risk of being in a motor vehicle accident.
- In states with legal cannabis, there's an increase in unintentional cannabis overdose injuries in children.
- There is no clear relationship between cannabis use and mortality or occupational injury.
It is common sense. Avoid driving under the influence of any psychoactive substance. Be careful and keep marijuana products out of children's reach. Remember that edibles pose a threat to any unsuspecting individual who may mistakenly consume a terribly large amount of THC and have undesirable effects.
Once again – you cannot die from a cannabis overdose. Also, in the states with legal weed, people feel better and don't skip the work or come there stoned.
Psychosocial Effects
- Recent cannabis use (within the last 24 hours) impairs cognition (memory, attention).
- A limited number of studies suggest there are such cognitive impairments in people who have stopped cannabis use.
- Adolescent use is associated with impairments in subsequent academic achievement and other social outcomes.
THC intoxication leads to impairments in cognition, but there is limited evidence that such impairments persist after people stop consuming cannabis. Childhood and adolescence use should be restricted and avoided due to the critical periods of nervous system development.
Mental Health
- Cannabis use can increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.
- Individuals with schizophrenia and a history of cannabis use may show better performance on learning and memory tasks.
- Cannabis use does not appear to increase the likelihood of depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
- In individuals with bipolar disorder, near daily cannabis use may worsen symptoms.
- Heavy cannabis users are more likely to report thoughts of suicide.
- Regular cannabis use increases the risk for social anxiety disorder.
Points one and two may seem to contradict each other. However, let us get more specific. In box 12-1, titled "Co-Morbidity in Substance Abuse and Mental Illness," gives us some clarification:
- Substance use may be a potential risk factor for developing mental health disorders.
- Mental illness may be a potential risk factor for developing a substance abuse disorder.
- An overlap in predisposing risk factors (e.g., genetic vulnerability, environment) may contribute to the development of both substance abuse and a mental health disorder.
The relationship between mental health and substance abuse is difficult and heavily dependent on each other. Mental health can affect a pattern of abuse, while abuse itself can bring underlying mental issues. Other, unexpected variables can affect both:
Although the precise explanation is still unclear, it is reasonable to assume that co-morbidity between substance abuse and mental health disorders may occur due to a mixture of proposed scenarios. With this context in mind, however, it is important to note that the issue of co-morbidity directly affects the ability to determine causality and/or directionality in associations between substance use and mental health outcomes. This is a complex issue, one that certainly warrants further investigation.
The report looks deeply into human health and how cannabis can potentially affect it. It is a titanic job to get this volume of data reviewed. It would be even bigger if basic research would be involved.
The committee's choice not to dig into basic research has its flaws. A large proportion of human studies is based on self-reported data that is correlational in nature. A selection of the language and phrasing brings unnecessary ambiguity.
The primary outcome is that we need more quality research. This report concludes that the existing barriers and insufficient funding prevent advancement of current scientific efforts. However, the biggest obstacle is a designation of cannabis to Schedule I list. Rescheduling or removing the plant from this list will give us more valuable insight into how cannabis really works and which benefits it has.
This article has been written based on a brilliant review made by Nick Jikomes at Leafly. If you need more in-depth information, please, take a look at the original review.


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Volunteer with us!
Interested in supporting the SF Bay Area Korean Adoptee community? AKASF is an all-volunteer run organization that is driven by the dedication and passion of its community members.
- Monthly planning calls
Quarterly in-person meetings
- Newsletter (Mailchimp) Manager – content planning, distributing a monthly email newsletter
- Fundraising Coordinator – help set and execute strategy fundraising strategy (nonprofit donations, grants, online campaigns, etc.)
- IKAA Rep – connecting with other adoptee organizations and representing AKASF at monthly IKAA meetings
- Community Rep* – Reaching out to local organizations to generate ideas for collaboration. Reaching out to our members for feedback and ideas (online and/or in-person)
- AKASF Socials* – planning, marketing, and executing local AKASF socials
* Indicates multiple people support these roles
Do you have an event idea and want to partner with AKASF? In the past we have worked with individuals and organizations to create a variety of events for the adoptee community. Depending on the type of event, we have worked together on planning, marketing, and funding. Going forward, we want to see more community-driven events! Please reach out at
If you are interested in volunteering to support any of the above areas or have other ideas, please email email@example.com.


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This is a high spec CD player that breaks new ground on the value content. Fitted with a 24bit/192KHz Cirrus Logic CS4392 DAC (that has the same level of quality as SACD) and Marantz's proprietary HDAM modules, the player has an elevated sound quality that surpasses other $350 and even $700 players. It was very detailed in its presentation with a tight bottom end and a slightly warm mid-range. Built quality is really good for its price and the look of the player is more luxurious than what you would expect for a sub-$400 player.
Cosmetically, there are some scuff marks here and there and a small scratch on the left side but nothing major. We don't have the original box but will securely pack it for safe shipping. Original remote included.


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|Common genetic variation in the 3'-BCL11B gene desert is associated with carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity and excess cardiovascular disease risk: the AortaGen Consortium.
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|Journal Article
|Year of Publication
|Mitchell GF, Verwoert GC, Tarasov KV, Isaacs A, Smith AV, Smith AV, Rietzschel ER, Tanaka T, Liu Y, Parsa A, Najjar SS, O'Shaughnessy KM, Sigurdsson S, De Buyzere ML, Larson MG, Sie MPS, Andrews JS, Post WS, Mattace-Raso FUS, McEniery CM, Eiriksdottir G, Segers P, Vasan RS, van Rijn M JE, Howard TD, McArdle PF, Dehghan A, Jewell ES, Newhouse SJ, Bekaert S, Hamburg NM, Newman AB, Hofman A, Scuteri A, De Bacquer D, Arfan Ikram M, Psaty BM, Fuchsberger C, Olden M, Wain LV, Elliott P, Smith NL, Felix JF, Erdmann J, Vita JA, Sutton-Tyrrell K, Sijbrands EJG, Sanna S, Launer LJ, De Meyer T, Johnson AD, Schut AFC, Herrington DM, Rivadeneira F, Uda M, Wilkinson IB, Aspelund T, Gillebert TC, Van Bortel L, Benjamin EJ, Oostra BA, Ding J, Gibson Q, Uitterlinden AG, Abecasis GR, Cockcroft JR, Gudnason V, De Backer GG, Ferrucci L, Harris TB, Shuldiner AR, van Duijn CM, Levy D, Lakatta EG, Witteman JCM
|Circ Cardiovasc Genet
|Date Published
|2012 Feb 1
|Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Alleles, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cohort Studies, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Loci, Genetic Variation, Genome-Wide Association Study, Genotype, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Phenotype, Proportional Hazards Models, Repressor Proteins, Risk Factors, Tumor Suppressor Proteins, Vascular Stiffness, Young Adult
BACKGROUND: Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV) is a heritable measure of aortic stiffness that is strongly associated with increased risk for major cardiovascular disease events.
METHODS AND RESULTS: We conducted a meta-analysis of genome-wide association data in 9 community-based European ancestry cohorts consisting of 20 634 participants. Results were replicated in 2 additional European ancestry cohorts involving 5306 participants. Based on a preliminary analysis of 6 cohorts, we identified a locus on chromosome 14 in the 3'-BCL11B gene desert that is associated with CFPWV (rs7152623, minor allele frequency=0.42, β=-0.075±0.012 SD/allele, P=2.8×10(-10); replication β=-0.086±0.020 SD/allele, P=1.4×10(-6)). Combined results for rs7152623 from 11 cohorts gave β=-0.076±0.010 SD/allele, P=3.1×10(-15). The association persisted when adjusted for mean arterial pressure (β=-0.060±0.009 SD/allele, P=1.0×10(-11)). Results were consistent in younger (<55 years, 6 cohorts, n=13 914, β=-0.081±0.014 SD/allele, P=2.3×10(-9)) and older (9 cohorts, n=12 026, β=-0.061±0.014 SD/allele, P=9.4×10(-6)) participants. In separate meta-analyses, the locus was associated with increased risk for coronary artery disease (hazard ratio=1.05; confidence interval=1.02-1.08; P=0.0013) and heart failure (hazard ratio=1.10, CI=1.03-1.16, P=0.004).
CONCLUSIONS: Common genetic variation in a locus in the BCL11B gene desert that is thought to harbor 1 or more gene enhancers is associated with higher CFPWV and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Elucidation of the role this novel locus plays in aortic stiffness may facilitate development of therapeutic interventions that limit aortic stiffening and related cardiovascular disease events.
|Alternate Journal
|Circ Cardiovasc Genet
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In addition to the two big news items this month, we have a several smaller ones as well.
First off, a section for Akaviri scripts has been added to the Tamrielic Alphabets page. It includes what we know about both the symbols seen in Sky Haven Temple in Skyrim and in the Akaviri messenger diary found in Pale Pass during TESIV:Oblivion. Thanks to Tailin Sero for putting that page together with the help of the community.
Second, the uploading of books from The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is now complete. Here are a few notable volumes added since I did my last roundup:
- On the Clockwork City - Barilzar describes his experiences in Sotha Sil's private masterpiece
- Silt Strider Caravaner's Log - an amusing travel log that reveals a bit about Silt Strider physiology
- Red Mountain's Might - a prophetic, mysterious look at the volcano and what lies beneath
- Hlaalu Construction Syndic - a Redoran report on their dealings with the Hlaalu in Vvardenfell. Explains some of the politics behind the architectural oddities in 2nd era Vvardenfell
- From Old Life to New - this is an older book, recounting some of the folklore behind the Old Life Festival
As a final change, the Forum Archive's Developer Posts section has received a minor update in preparation for a series of bigger updates. Each developer now has their own page. There's a lot of great stuff in there, both for learning about lore and for seeing into the minds of the people who created it.


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I live in North Carolina and the weather has been absolutely crazy, even for the Tarheel State. It's been so humid that even standing outside makes you sweat and the heat index has been up to almost 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
At least it's been raining (enough rain that there has been flooding in some parts of the state) and as a result of rain and moist conditions, interesting fungi have popped up in the yard.
And this one:
Nature makes me happy. 🙂


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Education - Fine Arts Teaching
Helpful resources for teaching the fine arts (art, drama and music) or teaching through the arts.
- Students involved in drama performance coursework or experience outscored non-arts students on the 2005 SAT by an average of 65 points in the verbal component and 34 points in the math component
- Drama activities improve reading comprehension, and both verbal and non-verbal communication skills?
- Drama helps to improve school attendance and reduce high school dropout rates?
- Drama can improve skills and academic performance in children and youth with learning disabilities?"
from The Effects of Theatre Education (American Alliance for Theatre and Education)
To search for material about teaching drama, use the classic catalogue and search for drama study and teaching. (add either secondary or elementary to be more specific). The subject term college and school drama is also useful. Resources about, and for, teaching drama will be found both at the TFDL (primarily in the PN call number range) and in the Doucette library (call numbers 790-792).
A few example titles are below
... And don't forget that Doucette Library has so many great puppets to borrow!
Teaching Inquiry Theater As A by Tara Lorence; Benjamin H. Kolis; Mickey KolisISBN: 9781475834703Publication Date: 2017-03-29
Drama Games for Actors by Thomasina UnsworthISBN: 184842373XPublication Date: 2017-10-03
The Drama Teacher's Survival Guide 2 by Margaret F. JohnsonCall Number: PN 1701 J642 (in TFDL)ISBN: 9781566081825Publication Date: 2011-09-01
Drama Lessons for Five to Eleven Year-Olds by Judith Ackroyd; Jo Barter-BoultonISBN: 9780203808054Publication Date: 2012-10-12
Theatre in the Secondary School Classroom by Jim Patterson; Donna McKenna-Crook; Melissa Swick; Rachael E. GabrielCall Number: 792.0712 PAT (Doucette) or PN2078 .U6 P38 (TFDL)ISBN: 0325008795Publication Date: 2006-08-09
Drama Schemes, Themes and Dreams by Larry Swartz; Debbie NymanCall Number: 372.66 SWD (Doucette) or PN 3171 J642 (TFDL)ISBN: 9781551382531Publication Date: 2010-05-01
Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years by David FarmerISBN: 9781447877325Publication Date: 2012-08-01
Drama at the Heart by Nell SmythCall Number: 792.028 SMD 2016ISBN: 9781782502692Publication Date: 2016-07-15
Drama Teachers' Resource GuideFrom Theatre Alberta. This guide will assist Junior and Senior High School drama teachers in finding great resources to use in the classroom.
Theatre on a Shoestring LinksA host of helpful links for drama teachers categorized by topic. You might also want to look at Theatre on a Shoestring's helpful articles and lesson plans.
Learn improvTools to help you access the structures of improvisional comedy, including games, warm-ups, and solutions to common problems.
Drama GamesAll sorts of games for breaking the ice, physical warm-ups, group dynamics and encouraging creativity.
Vocal warmup: Put your best voice forwardEight warmup exercises from the American Academy of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgeons)
The Hobart Shakespeareans"Year after year, The Hobart Shakespeareans excel. They read passionately, far above their grade level; tackle algebra, and stage Shakespeare...Yet this takes place in Room 56, at a large urban public elementary school. All of the children at Hobart Elementary School qualify for free breakfast and lunch, and few speak English as a first language. Many are from poor or troubled families."
Dramatic PublishingExcellent source for plays and musicals suitable for high school and children's theatre. Searchable by cast size, performance group, genre and theme.
Music Theater InternationalSource for scripts, librettos and licensing for musical theatre productions. Its Broadway Junior Collection® features 30 and 60 minute musicals for elementary and middle school-aged performers. MTI School Editions™ showcase musicals that have been annotated for performance by high school students.
Plays for Young AudiencesLists/descriptions of new and award winning plays by members of the American Alliance for Theatre and Education's Playwrights Network.
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Compound Bow or Recurve Bow?
One of the most common questions that people new to archery will ask is that should I buy a compound or a recurve bow?
In case you are not sure what a bow is, a recurve bow is what most would imagine to be closer to a traditional style of archery. The defining feature is the limbs curving away from the archer. Recurve bow can range from simple wooden recurves to modern metal designs and can include the attachment that are standard in modern competition. Although the attachments look complex, the bow's function and technique are fundamentally simple.
A compound bow is a modern evolution. It utilises stiffer limbs and a pulley cam system to create a much more efficient bow. The bow can be harder to raw. The best compound bow for the money is more accurate. Most compound shooters use a mechanical release aid which eliminates the inconsistency of a finger draw. In short, a compound bow is designed to deliver accuracy with every shot.
There are some types of archery: longbow, horsebow, and other forms. Longbowmen often find it easier to simply enjoy their shooting. The key factor, however, is readily available they are based on supply and local laws. Many states and countries restrict crossbows and consider them as a weapon, requiring a licence to own and many archery clubs don't allow them for this reason. And on that note, you don't need a licence to own a recurve or a compound bow.
Compound bow's accuracy is unmatched and assuming equal skill. A compound will always outshoot a recurve bow. That means not just nines and tens. If everything is set up correctly and you've acquired decent form, you should be getting these scores. But compound shooters can be very tense and stressful because the bow doesn't most of the work. If anything lands the red or worse, there are a lot of disappointments. Although it can easier to get those higher scores, competition can be brutally difficulty due to the high expectations.
A recurve shooter, on the other hand, will find it easier to accept that they will not always hit the gold. A recurve archer doesn't really care about how many feet per second they can get from their bow. A recurve shooter does not pick their bow to get high scores. The focus is more on the physical side of the shot process. Recurve shooters enjoy the feet of making the shot. The cimplicity of the recurve makes it more appealing to some. Technology isn't as important as the bow is less sensitive to inconsistencies. It literally is something you can pick up and shoot without worrying about being set to right draw length or alignment. The recurve bow is also easier to take apart whereas a compound requires a bow press to remove the cables. On the competition level, there is a greater skill gap between recurve archers. This means that a recurve archer is more focused on achieving a personal best whereas a compound bow archer is more likely to count how many times they go outside of the 10 circle.
Using compound bow can be more forgiving and generally you don't need to shoot as frequently in order to get higher scores. A compound bow is designed to shoot as close to perfection as possible.


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A separation is when a married couple chooses to live separate lives but not formally end the marriage. Married couples in Georgia can separate by requesting a "separate maintenance agreement" order from the court. However, if one spouse wants to divorce, a divorce will occur. A separation can only occur if both spouses agree that a separation is best and that divorce is not an option at that time for whatever reason.
There are a variety of reasons for choosing separation over divorce. A couple may choose not to legally end their marriage due to:
Although the separation is agreed upon by the parties, the terms of the separation do not necessarily have to be agreed upon. The court can still consider requests for child and spousal support just as it would during a divorce. Similar to divorce, the process is most efficient when both parties agree on issues such as alimony, child support, visitation and property division. In that case, the judge is likely to sign the agreement presented if it seems fair to both parties. When spouses do not agree on issues, the separation may go to trial, similar to divorce proceedings.
Ultimately, couples who are happy with the separation agreement and later opt for divorce can use the separation agreement as a template for the divorce.
Essentially, a legal separation is a court-approved contract between spouses that outlines how marital responsibilities will be divided. The agreement can address issues including:
Candace M. Williams, P.C. helps you negotiate a fair separation agreement.
While separation and divorce are similar in some ways, the marriage is not ended in a legal separation. For some couples, this is the best option for their situation. Reasons to choose a separation over a complete dissolution of a marriage include:
Choosing between a legal separation and a divorce can be a difficult decision. I help my clients make the right choices for their individual circumstances.
To learn more about alternatives to divorce in Georgia, call Candace M. Williams, P.C. at 470-691-0189 or contact me online today to schedule a consultation.


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In the past, whenever friends asked for tips on how to save money dining out at restaurants, I would tell them about Fave and eatigo. Fave, which acquired Groupon earlier this year, has great restaurant voucher deals. They also have deals on other lifestyle categories including spas, salons, gyms, and travel. Eatigo, my other go-to discount dining app, gives you discounts depending on the time you dine. You get higher discounts (up to 60% off) when you dine off-peak. But for people who don't like the hassle of using pre-paid vouchers or can't shift their lunch hour to a later time, there's another app that promises great deals with virtually no strings attached – Lobang King Club.
What is Lobang King Club (LBK)?
Launched at the end of 2016, LBK is an app that compiles deals on everything from dining to travel, services, retail, education, attractions, and more. Some great features of the app include geo-location, which helps you identify deals nearest to you.
Just How Hot are their Hot Deals?
Under their "Hot Deals" section, you can find 1-for-1 deals, 60% off discounts, and even free giveaways. Here are 3 of the best deals I found when I first opened the app. Keep in mind that deals in the "Hot Deals" section are in limited quantities, with redemption on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because this app is relatively new and there are few users, deals might remain for days or weeks.
But don't just restrict yourself to the "Hot Deals" section. There are other great deals elsewhere in the app, like these:
How Do You Redeem a Deal?
To redeem a deal, you press the "Kope" button, then ask the merchant's staff to enter a 4-digit code in your mobile. It's easy and quick.
For deals that have a "I Want This" button, you will have to read the terms and conditions on how to redeem the deal. For example, the 50% off Chicken Up lunch deal (pictured above) must be redeemed through HungryGoWhere. Fortunately, most LBK deals have a "Kope" option so redemption is pretty straight-forward, and doesn't require additional steps or complicated terms.
What I Like/Dislike About LBK
Pros: There's no need for pre-payment, no need to make reservations (for most of their deals), and you don't have the hassle of using vouchers. If a deal is available and you want to use it, you can just decide on the spot. It's not complicated, especially for the deals which you can "Kope".
The app has great location features, including locating deals nearest to you or to specific MRT Stations. There's even a feature that shows you the nearest ATM or petrol station, which is quite useful.
Deals are also peer-reviewed, and if you submit your own review, you can earn points. According to the LBK website, these points can be used in the future to unlock better discounts.
Cons: The app is still a bit buggy at times. Some sections take longer to load. When browsing deals, I've gotten a few error messages, and have had to stop and restart the app several times for it to work again.
At this point in time, perhaps the biggest disadvantage is that there's not a lot of partner merchants. The deals, therefore, are sparse.
My Experience Using the LBK App
I recently visited Mr Churro at ION Orchard to "Kope" a LBK deal from the "Hot Deals" section. I passed my phone to the staff and once she entered the code, I was able to purchase the item (churros with dip) for $2.50. The lady behind me in queue ordered the same item but she was charged full price ($5).
It felt good getting the discount, and at that moment it did feel like I was a member to some secret society with insider tips. And then it became clear to me why it's called Lobang King Club.


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Book : The Bitcoin Big Bang: How Alternative Currencies Are About to Change the World
Get a handle on the digital currency revolution, and learn how to get on board
The Bitcoin Big Bang is a guide to navigating the uncharted territory of digital currency. Written by CNBC contributor Brian Kelly, this book goes beyond Bitcoin 101 to explain how this transformative technology is about to change the world. Digital currency is thrown into perspective against the history of payment systems and its own evolution, as readers are invited to explore the ways in which this technology is already changing the way business gets done. Readers gain insight into the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, and an expert perspective on digital currency's effect on the future of money and the economic implications of the Bitcoin revolution.
In the same way that e-mail changed the way we transfer information, the decentralized Bitcoin network is about to revolutionize the business world, the legal profession, and even the role of the government. The Bitcoin Big Bang dives head first into this paradigm shift, allowing readers to:
- Explore the origins of digital currency
- Learn the history and evolution of payment systems
- Discover how the Bitcoin network is facilitating free and instant transfer of value
- Understand the mining of Bitcoin, and how to invest
The digital currency revolution has implications that spread far beyond the finance industry. Anyone who exchanges payment for goods and services is on the cusp of the next big push in societal evolution, and only an understanding of the technology and a clear knowledge of the systems and behaviors at play can fully prepare us for the changes to come. The Bitcoin Big Bang is the go-to guide, helping those who use money use it better.
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Bitcoin gained notoriety among the public when it was linked to global black market trading rings, but the technology behind Bitcoin makes it far more interesting than your average alternative currency. The Bitcoin Big Bang approaches Bitcoin from a more complex perspective than has previously been attempted. Brian Kelly, a currency investment specialist with over 20 years of experience, conducted extensive research into the Bitcoin revolution and discovered a potential for widespread social transformation.
An understanding of how Bitcoin is changing the future of finance, and even the nature of the Internet itself, is mandatory for anyone looking to invest in or prepare for new trading platforms. Uniquely, The Bitcoin Big Bang emphasizes the technological underpinning of Bitcoin—the "blockchain." Whether Bitcoin is or isn't a legitimate currency is, according to Brian Kelly, next to irrelevant. With its ability to record every Bitcoin transaction and securely transfer value over insecure networks, the blockchain is a game changer. A world without identity theft, an Internet without passwords, a decentralized financial system, self-securing investments—all these previously unthinkable advances are possible using a technology that was given away for free by an enigmatic developer.
Those who are interested in investing in Bitcoin through purchasing or "mining" will find enough information to get started in The Bitcoin Big Bang. However, this book goes further than Bitcoin 101. Business readers will appreciate the in-depth look at regulatory issues and the discussions of cryptography, business strategy, human resource management, and the sharing economy. This is the long view. Looking beyond the bubble to the new reality of digital currency trading is a move any smart investor ought to make. Ultimately, The Bitcoin Big Bang answers one of the most pressing questions in finance, business, government, and beyond: "What is Bitcoin and how will it change the world?"
From the Back Cover
Praise for The Bitcoin Big Bang
"Is Bitcoin the investment of the century or one giant bubble about to pop? The Bitcoin Big Bang provides the background and context to understand why many investors, economists, technologists, and thought leaders are calling Bitcoin and the blockchain the most important invention since the Internet…or even the printing press."
—Barry E. Silbert, Founder, SecondMarket and Founder, Digital Currency Group
"Want to know why prominent venture capitalists have compared Bitcoin today to the Internet in 1994? Brian Kelly goes beyond the hype to explain why this technology is transformative and prepares you for the digital currency revolution."
—Melissa Lee, Host, CNBC's Fast Money
"Whether Bitcoin is a currency or not doesn't matter, according to Brian Kelly. It's the technology behind Bitcoin that will shape financial services in the years to come. The Bitcoin Big Bang is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the dramatic changes about to happen in how we pay for goods and services."
—Dan Nathan, Founder, RiskReversal.com and Contributor to CNBC's Fast Money and Options Action


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Project Description
The project aimed at transferring the know-how of innovative methodology supporting social and emotional development of children in early educational institutions of V4.The project has been funded by International Visegrad Fund.
The first workshop has been successfully completed on the 3rd of June, 2013 in Lodz, Poland. 17 pre-school teachers took part in the workshop.
The second workshop for 15 pre-school teachers took place on the 25th of September, 2013 in Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia.
The third session took place in Prague, the Czech R. 30 pre-school teachers from the Czech R. have joined the training in Prague.
The presenters included: Zora Syslová, Faculty of Pedagogics, MU, Brno, Lucie Grůzová, Faculty of Pedagogics, MU and Egle Havrdová, Center for Public Policy. The last session took place on the 25th of November in Budapest, Hungary with 24 pre-school teachers.
Project Partners:
Spoleczna Akademia Nauk (Academy of Management), Poland,
Roma Education Foundation, Hungary
Nadácia Škola dokorán n.o. (Wide Open School Foundation), Slovakia


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Everything you need to know before starting your smile journey with invisible aligners.
How do SmileDirectClub and ClearCorrect invisible aligners stack up? We're breaking it down.
SmileDirectClub began in 2014 as the pioneer of doctor-directed at-home invisible aligners.
A handy comparison between SmileDirectClub and Invisalign.
Your teeth-straightening options are endless. Why choose SmileDirectClub invisible aligners?