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Today I will be reviewing Organic Harvest Anti Pigmentation Cream. I’ve tested this product for good 2 months. Since I tested this Anti Pigmentation Cream fro Jan end, I can tell you how it fares in both seasons – summer and winter. Be ready for a detailed review of this product!
First, a little background on my skin – I’ve dry combination skin. My t-zone is super oily especially my nose and my cheeks & forehead usually run dry. My skin is super sensitive and acne & blemish prone. I am prone to cystic acne as well (will talk about how I conquered cystic acne in another post).
P.S. Always keep in mind even if you & I have similar skin, what worked for me might not work for you.
The pure ingredients like organic daisy flowers extract have been integrated efficaciously to provide an even pigmentation and prevent melanin synthesis so effectively that you will have your skin turning visibly softer and glowing. A natural remedy for pigmented skin, age spot, blemishes, sunburn and tanned skin, this anti-pigmentation cream possesses the benefit of a full-fledged treatment, which clarifies the skin while averting the appearance of any future discoloration, thus, leaving the skin fresh and youthful.
Aqua, Organic Daisy Flower Extract, White Mulberry Extract and Vitamin – C in Cream base.
I usually apply a moisturizer first on my cleansed face then apply this cream in night. Topped it with facial oil during winters. I don’t apply it in day time (along with night time) as mentioned by brand cos’ the product contains Vitamin C in it. Vitamin C makes skin sensitive to sun, even though I apply sunscreen I wanted to be on a safer side. The sun is anyway too harsh in India.
My first impression of this cream was that it felt dry & stretchy on my skin. It felt too stretchy in applying the cream as it finish in matte. Keep in mind it was during the Jan end, peak winter, when I tried it for the first time. So I started to apply facial oil after applying this cream. But during application it still felt stretchy so I started to apply a moisturizer before slathering this cream on. Since it was winter, I could get away with so much layering. No I didn’t face any acne breakout.
After a month’s use, I did observe that my fresh acne scars (I had an acne breakout as a reaction to stage makeup) were fading very lightly. The appearance of lil’ pores on my upper cheeks seemed to even out after applying the cream. But didn’t see any effect of any sort on my previous acne spots and the discoloration. I know for a fact that anti pigmentation creams take time working on old scars and discoloration. So I was ready to be patient with it.
After two month’s of use of Organic Harvest Anti Pigmentation Cream, the fresh scars faded a lot. I noticed an overall brightening on face. But nothing on the discoloration around mouth areas (if it lessened, it’s like barely noticeable). Old acne scars were still there with very very slight fading (it can also be cos’ I started being somewhat consistent with my skincare). However, overall appearance of pores seemed to be better even in tropical hot March in India.
Fades new acne scars significantly in two month’s time.
Pores seemed to look evened out.
Does give an overall brightening effect.
No to very very slight fading on old acne scars.
No effect on slight discoloration/pigmentation around mouth.
Dry skinned beauties might need a moisturizer along with it.
Good for oily skinned beauties as it is mattifying.
Doesn’t clog pores nor does cause any acne breakout.
Decent cream to use in night time.
Disclaimer – The product was sent to me by PR for review purposes but the review is 100% honest. Real Girl Talks will always keep it real with you, there’s no place for bs here!
That stuff sounds so good. I want to use it now.
Thanks for sharing babe! I suffer from pigmentation issues after acne scarring and definitely want to try this product out!
Great post, thanks for sharing. Sounds like a cool product!
OMG this stuff sounds amazing! Need to try it!
I’m glad it worked partially for you – although it didn’t work on older marks it’s nice it worked on the newer ones. Definitely something you’d have to consistently use to get the benefits from!
Good to know it works in dealing with new acne scars. Thanks for sharing your review dear!
That is a not-so-bad rating at all. Lots of positive things said. Thanks for your honest review. Helps a lot.
Happy Easter and Sunday to you beautiful.
Omg this sounds sooo amazing!! I have terrible hyper-pigmentation, so this would be super handy!
i need to try this! got so many red marks on my skin, and i love that it’s organic!
It seems like it takes awhile, but with consistent use you will get results. Thanks for the honest review.
I didn’t even know there was anything like this out there!! Sounds wonderful!!
Thanks for the review. I never used anything like this before.
Thanks for your thoughts on this, babe! I love hearing about new products!
I wish this scar lightener is available in the Philippines.
I adore natural, paraben free cosmetics. This sounds really good!
It sounds like a great product, I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like something my oily skin would like. I have had the same experience with Vitamin C products, they work much better on fresh scars than on older ones. No clue why.
I haven’t heard of this brand before but this product sounds really nice, glad it helped with the overall brightening!
Maybe I should try this product as I have some discolouration too. Thanks for the honest review!
Sounds like a great product hun! Thanks for the review.
Sounds like a decent cream and with a reasonable price tag too. Good that you saw some differences albeit small ones.

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today i will be reviewing organic harvest anti pigmentation cream. i’ve tested this product for good 2 months. since i tested this anti pigmentation cream fro jan end, i can tell you how it fares in both seasons – summer and winter. be ready for a detailed review of this product!
first, a little background on my skin – i’ve dry combination skin. my t-zone is super oily especially my nose and my cheeks & forehead usually run dry. my skin is super sensitive and acne & blemish prone. i am prone to cystic acne as well (will talk about how i conquered cystic acne in another post).
p.s. always keep in mind even if you & i have similar skin, what worked for me might not work for you.
the pure ingredients like organic daisy flowers extract have been integrated efficaciously to provide an even pigmentation and prevent melanin synthesis so effectively that you will have your skin turning visibly softer and glowing. a natural remedy for pigmented skin, age spot, blemishes, sunburn and tanned skin, this anti-pigmentation cream possesses the benefit of a full-fledged treatment, which clarifies the skin while averting the appearance of any future discoloration, thus, leaving the skin fresh and youthful.
aqua, organic daisy flower extract, white mulberry extract and vitamin – c in cream base.
i usually apply a moisturizer first on my cleansed face then apply this cream in night. topped it with facial oil during winters. i don’t apply it in day time (along with night time) as mentioned by brand cos’ the product contains vitamin c in it. vitamin c makes skin sensitive to sun, even though i apply sunscreen i wanted to be on a safer side. the sun is anyway too harsh in india.
my first impression of this cream was that it felt dry & stretchy on my skin. it felt too stretchy in applying the cream as it finish in matte. keep in mind it was during the jan end, peak winter, when i tried it for the first time. so i started to apply facial oil after applying this cream. but during application it still felt stretchy so i started to apply a moisturizer before slathering this cream on. since it was winter, i could get away with so much layering. no i didn’t face any acne breakout.
after a month’s use, i did observe that my fresh acne scars (i had an acne breakout as a reaction to stage makeup) were fading very lightly. the appearance of lil’ pores on my upper cheeks seemed to even out after applying the cream. but didn’t see any effect of any sort on my previous acne spots and the discoloration. i know for a fact that anti pigmentation creams take time working on old scars and discoloration. so i was ready to be patient with it.
after two month’s of use of organic harvest anti pigmentation cream, the fresh scars faded a lot. i noticed an overall brightening on face. but nothing on the discoloration around mouth areas (if it lessened, it’s like barely noticeable). old acne scars were still there with very very slight fading (it can also be cos’ i started being somewhat consistent with my skincare). however, overall appearance of pores seemed to be better even in tropical hot march in india.
fades new acne scars significantly in two month’s time.
pores seemed to look evened out.
does give an overall brightening effect.
no to very very slight fading on old acne scars.
no effect on slight discoloration/pigmentation around mouth.
dry skinned beauties might need a moisturizer along with it.
good for oily skinned beauties as it is mattifying.
doesn’t clog pores nor does cause any acne breakout.
decent cream to use in night time.
disclaimer – the product was sent to me by pr for review purposes but the review is 100% honest. real girl talks will always keep it real with you, there’s no place for bs here!
that stuff sounds so good. i want to use it now.
thanks for sharing babe! i suffer from pigmentation issues after acne scarring and definitely want to try this product out!
great post, thanks for sharing. sounds like a cool product!
omg this stuff sounds amazing! need to try it!
i’m glad it worked partially for you – although it didn’t work on older marks it’s nice it worked on the newer ones. definitely something you’d have to consistently use to get the benefits from!
good to know it works in dealing with new acne scars. thanks for sharing your review dear!
that is a not-so-bad rating at all. lots of positive things said. thanks for your honest review. helps a lot.
happy easter and sunday to you beautiful.
omg this sounds sooo amazing!! i have terrible hyper-pigmentation, so this would be super handy!
i need to try this! got so many red marks on my skin, and i love that it’s organic!
it seems like it takes awhile, but with consistent use you will get results. thanks for the honest review.
i didn’t even know there was anything like this out there!! sounds wonderful!!
thanks for the review. i never used anything like this before.
thanks for your thoughts on this, babe! i love hearing about new products!
i wish this scar lightener is available in the philippines.
i adore natural, paraben free cosmetics. this sounds really good!
it sounds like a great product, i’ll have to check it out! thanks for sharing!
sounds like something my oily skin would like. i have had the same experience with vitamin c products, they work much better on fresh scars than on older ones. no clue why.
i haven’t heard of this brand before but this product sounds really nice, glad it helped with the overall brightening!
maybe i should try this product as i have some discolouration too. thanks for the honest review!
sounds like a great product hun! thanks for the review.
sounds like a decent cream and with a reasonable price tag too. good that you saw some differences albeit small ones.


text: Hello! My name is Irina. I live in the city of Minsk, Belarus. I love my family. My main muse is my Shih Tzu dog named Sophie. Dolls firmly entered my life. All my knowledge and skills, hobbies, everything helps in the work on the creation of each doll.

lowercased: hello! my name is irina. i live in the city of minsk, belarus. i love my family. my main muse is my shih tzu dog named sophie. dolls firmly entered my life. all my knowledge and skills, hobbies, everything helps in the work on the creation of each doll.


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Vogue just put out an article that said that wedding photographers are no longer needed in the world today. It was listed in their Top 10 Rules to Break for weddings. Do you need a wedding photographer? We are wedding photographers and we should be telling you yes, but it really is up to you and what you want to invest in for the future.
If you are just thinking about facebook and social media, you will get a ton of photos from your friends taking photos off of their phone. The photos could be good or they could be a terrible mess. Even the casual hobby photographer can come away with a terrible mess on a wedding day with their camera.
A wedding photographer is skilled at their position and they know what to expect going into a wedding. They are prepared for any situation and will be able to capture it with their gear. If the lighting is not right for a cell phone to take the photo, the photographer will have the proper gear to capture the moment.
When you book a photographer, they are their to piece together the whole event as an art form. It won't be a couple of snap shots off of a phone, but it will be beautiful work put together from throughout the day.
Your wedding is only going to happen once and it goes by so fast that you will want someone to be able to capture every single piece of it. All the planning that has been done for that day and it is over in an instant.

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vogue just put out an article that said that wedding photographers are no longer needed in the world today. it was listed in their top 10 rules to break for weddings. do you need a wedding photographer? we are wedding photographers and we should be telling you yes, but it really is up to you and what you want to invest in for the future.
if you are just thinking about facebook and social media, you will get a ton of photos from your friends taking photos off of their phone. the photos could be good or they could be a terrible mess. even the casual hobby photographer can come away with a terrible mess on a wedding day with their camera.
a wedding photographer is skilled at their position and they know what to expect going into a wedding. they are prepared for any situation and will be able to capture it with their gear. if the lighting is not right for a cell phone to take the photo, the photographer will have the proper gear to capture the moment.
when you book a photographer, they are their to piece together the whole event as an art form. it won't be a couple of snap shots off of a phone, but it will be beautiful work put together from throughout the day.
your wedding is only going to happen once and it goes by so fast that you will want someone to be able to capture every single piece of it. all the planning that has been done for that day and it is over in an instant.


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Raised by his aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas) since he was a young boy, charismatic 15-year-old John Lennon (Aaron Johnson) is suddenly reunited with his mother, Julia (Anne-Marie Duff), which ignites a bitter battle between the two sisters for John's affections. Along the way, John inherits his mother's love of music and befriends fellow Liverpool lad Paul McCartney (Thomas Sangster) in this biopic of the music icon's formative years.
An entertaining coming of age drama that would touch you even if it were not about John Lennon. Compelling portrayal of his development,the influence of his mother and aunt,and life in Liverpool in the 50's and 60's.

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raised by his aunt mimi (kristin scott thomas) since he was a young boy, charismatic 15-year-old john lennon (aaron johnson) is suddenly reunited with his mother, julia (anne-marie duff), which ignites a bitter battle between the two sisters for john's affections. along the way, john inherits his mother's love of music and befriends fellow liverpool lad paul mccartney (thomas sangster) in this biopic of the music icon's formative years.
an entertaining coming of age drama that would touch you even if it were not about john lennon. compelling portrayal of his development,the influence of his mother and aunt,and life in liverpool in the 50's and 60's.


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Arkansas State University - Newport Campus DOES use SAT or ACT scores for admitting a substantial number of students into Bachelor Degree programs.
Ashland Community & Technical College DOES use SAT or ACT scores for admitting a substantial number of students into Bachelor Degree programs.
Austin Community College DOES NOT use SAT or ACT scores for admitting a substantial number of students into Bachelor Degree programs.

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arkansas state university - newport campus does use sat or act scores for admitting a substantial number of students into bachelor degree programs.
ashland community & technical college does use sat or act scores for admitting a substantial number of students into bachelor degree programs.
austin community college does not use sat or act scores for admitting a substantial number of students into bachelor degree programs.


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Independent of the application, whether in satellite optics, video lenses or endoscopes – aspheres have already become indispensable in a wide range of highly versatile technical fields of application. Regardless of the system’s size, they all have to meet one requirement: to be precise. To meet quality requirements, continued development of aspheric production and the trend towards miniaturization demand for faster and more accurate measuring methods. Measurement of the complex surfaces of aspheres is still challenging. Different measuring methods are used depending on measuring task and speed as well as surface structure. Among others, a distinction is made between non-contact and tactile measurement. The basic principle of measuring aspheric components during production based on tactile measuring methods is presented in the following.
Why do we need measurement technology?
Measurement technology plays a significant role in the production of precision optics. asphericon manufactures aspheric optics by means of CNC-controlled technologies from almost all available glass types, but also from plastics, metal and crystals (for example, CaF2, germanium, silicon). Accurate knowledge of shape and surface form deviation of the lens is necessary in each processing step to optimize the production process. With a growing demand on optics (not only for asphericon), there is also an increasing demand for production-oriented measurement technology.
The surface geometry of an asphere deviates from a sphere, but it is still rotationally symmetric. Through the rotation of the lens during machining (Fig.1), grinding tools leave rotationally symmetric structures on unfinished lenses. For the grinding process, it usually is sufficient in sense of the measuring technique to monitor the surface contour to optimize the next working step. The advantage of this simple measurement is, among other things, a short measuring time, which contributes to the optimization of the entire processing time.
In addition to measurement tasks and process steps, as already mentioned, a distinction is made between different measurement methods. In the following, we will only discuss the tactile measurement methods by means of an exemplary presentation of various devices. This type of measurement technique is based on scanning of object surfaces, for example with ruby contact points.
The simplest way to determine the shape of a rotationally symmetric object is to determine the surface contour. A so-called profilometer (Fig. 2) is used for this purpose. With aid of a ruby tip, which probes the measuring object in a straight line across the zenit and records the deflection of the contact point in z-direction perpendicular to its track.
Fig. 3 shows a sample protocol of a tactile measurement. To determine this deflection, a constant measuring force is required, pressing the probe onto the lens as well a stiff probe system. Profilometers are used between two steps of the grinding process, since possible damage caused by the ruby tip can be removed in further manufacturing steps.
A more complex form of tactile measuring devices are 3D coordinate measuring systems (Fig. 4). These can also be used for measuring aspheres. The measuring object is traced with a probe tip whose position is determined via 3 measuring axes in Cartesian coordinates. The measurement of rotationally symmetric test objects done with a form tester uses cylinder coordinates, therefore the form tester is equipped with a highly precise axis of rotation, the so-called C-axis.
Fig 5. shows an exemplary measuring curve of a form tester MarForm MFU 200 Aspheric 3D. After initializing the measurement, to determine the zenith of the measuring object, a straight measurement is performed along the largest radius. This measurement is executed in tracking mode. Therefore, a constant pressure is used to guide the tip along the profile and record the change of the z coordinate.
Besides profile measurements, form tester can be used for diverse applications such as determination of roundness, cylindricity and run.
The use of tactile measuring methods within the polishing process allows a relatively rapid knowledge of the surface contour of lenses. On the other hand, a decisive disadvantage is the possible damage of the lens surface by the probe. Any damage that may occur, however, could possibly be removed in later work steps. The resolution capability depends directly on the radius of the probe tip, which acts as a low-pass filter. Structures which are significantly smaller than the probe tip cannot be detected correctly (see detailed view in Fig. 2). Highly curved lenses can also lead to limitations of the measuring accuracy due to the steep slope.
If the advantages of tactile metrology methods are not sufficient, it is worth looking at optical measuring devices. Regardless of what should be measured, measuring task and measuring instrument have to be coordinated well in each case. The selection of the measuring method, tactile or optical, is therefore never either one or the other. The different procedures can and should be used complementary. We are going to discuss optical measurement methods with their advantages and disadvantages in a separate article.

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independent of the application, whether in satellite optics, video lenses or endoscopes – aspheres have already become indispensable in a wide range of highly versatile technical fields of application. regardless of the system’s size, they all have to meet one requirement: to be precise. to meet quality requirements, continued development of aspheric production and the trend towards miniaturization demand for faster and more accurate measuring methods. measurement of the complex surfaces of aspheres is still challenging. different measuring methods are used depending on measuring task and speed as well as surface structure. among others, a distinction is made between non-contact and tactile measurement. the basic principle of measuring aspheric components during production based on tactile measuring methods is presented in the following.
why do we need measurement technology?
measurement technology plays a significant role in the production of precision optics. asphericon manufactures aspheric optics by means of cnc-controlled technologies from almost all available glass types, but also from plastics, metal and crystals (for example, caf2, germanium, silicon). accurate knowledge of shape and surface form deviation of the lens is necessary in each processing step to optimize the production process. with a growing demand on optics (not only for asphericon), there is also an increasing demand for production-oriented measurement technology.
the surface geometry of an asphere deviates from a sphere, but it is still rotationally symmetric. through the rotation of the lens during machining (fig.1), grinding tools leave rotationally symmetric structures on unfinished lenses. for the grinding process, it usually is sufficient in sense of the measuring technique to monitor the surface contour to optimize the next working step. the advantage of this simple measurement is, among other things, a short measuring time, which contributes to the optimization of the entire processing time.
in addition to measurement tasks and process steps, as already mentioned, a distinction is made between different measurement methods. in the following, we will only discuss the tactile measurement methods by means of an exemplary presentation of various devices. this type of measurement technique is based on scanning of object surfaces, for example with ruby contact points.
the simplest way to determine the shape of a rotationally symmetric object is to determine the surface contour. a so-called profilometer (fig. 2) is used for this purpose. with aid of a ruby tip, which probes the measuring object in a straight line across the zenit and records the deflection of the contact point in z-direction perpendicular to its track.
fig. 3 shows a sample protocol of a tactile measurement. to determine this deflection, a constant measuring force is required, pressing the probe onto the lens as well a stiff probe system. profilometers are used between two steps of the grinding process, since possible damage caused by the ruby tip can be removed in further manufacturing steps.
a more complex form of tactile measuring devices are 3d coordinate measuring systems (fig. 4). these can also be used for measuring aspheres. the measuring object is traced with a probe tip whose position is determined via 3 measuring axes in cartesian coordinates. the measurement of rotationally symmetric test objects done with a form tester uses cylinder coordinates, therefore the form tester is equipped with a highly precise axis of rotation, the so-called c-axis.
fig 5. shows an exemplary measuring curve of a form tester marform mfu 200 aspheric 3d. after initializing the measurement, to determine the zenith of the measuring object, a straight measurement is performed along the largest radius. this measurement is executed in tracking mode. therefore, a constant pressure is used to guide the tip along the profile and record the change of the z coordinate.
besides profile measurements, form tester can be used for diverse applications such as determination of roundness, cylindricity and run.
the use of tactile measuring methods within the polishing process allows a relatively rapid knowledge of the surface contour of lenses. on the other hand, a decisive disadvantage is the possible damage of the lens surface by the probe. any damage that may occur, however, could possibly be removed in later work steps. the resolution capability depends directly on the radius of the probe tip, which acts as a low-pass filter. structures which are significantly smaller than the probe tip cannot be detected correctly (see detailed view in fig. 2). highly curved lenses can also lead to limitations of the measuring accuracy due to the steep slope.
if the advantages of tactile metrology methods are not sufficient, it is worth looking at optical measuring devices. regardless of what should be measured, measuring task and measuring instrument have to be coordinated well in each case. the selection of the measuring method, tactile or optical, is therefore never either one or the other. the different procedures can and should be used complementary. we are going to discuss optical measurement methods with their advantages and disadvantages in a separate article.


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The Kearny Mesa Swimming Pool is now much more inviting for disabled visitors.
Crews striped extra-wide parking spots to accommodate vans for the disabled, and a ramp was added for those who can’t climb the stairs.
Locker rooms have been gutted to widen restroom, shower and dressing stalls for wheelchair users. The outdoor shower area has been rebuilt to eliminate a step, and easy-to-turn handles will be installed on doors.
Throughout San Diego, a growing number of public buildings and streets are getting retrofitted as the city steps up spending to tackle a backlog of projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
San Diego used to spend about $1.5 million a year on such projects. Now it’s spending $10 million more per year on curb cuts, ramps, audible signals and detectable warning tiles at street intersections, among other improvements to remove barriers to access.
Mayor Jerry Sanders has committed to spending the additional $50 million over five years to improve access, in part by allocating proceeds from the sales of surplus city properties.
“Before the mayor came into the office, we were just doing a trickle of projects. We are doing a lot of projects now,” said David Jarrell, deputy chief operating officer for public works.
Advocates for the disabled said the improvements would help cut down the city’s liability. Cities across the country have been sued for failure to improve access. San Diego was sued in 1997 by disabled residents who claimed they had been denied equal access to Qualcomm Stadium. The lawsuit was settled after the city agreed to spend $5.25 million to equip the stadium with new elevators, ramps, parking spaces and seating.
Bill Harris, a Sanders’ spokesman, said the desire to do the right thing – not legal exposure – drove the mayor’s commitment to ADA compliance. “It’s not about avoiding litigation. It’s about ensuring equal access,” Harris said.
According to the city, more than 500 curb ramps were installed in the past two years. About $19 million of projects are in design stages and an additional $4 million in jobs are under construction.
Facilities being retrofitted range from police stations and recreation centers to branch libraries and teen centers.
Cindi Jones, director of the Center for an Accessible Society in San Diego, said improvements have been made, but the city still has a long way to go. She uses a scooter and her husband uses a wheelchair.
In South Park, where she and her husband have lived for 30 years, a curb cut was installed on their block about a year ago, Jones noted. She’s looking forward to more curb cuts in her neighborhood.
The city’s former disability services coordinator, Linda Woodbury, had said the city needed to spend $500 million on ADA compliance, but the mayor’s office has disputed that figure. Woodbury was fired in 2006, a day after Sanders first proposed spending $50 million more on access projects. The city later settled a wrongful termination suit.
Louis Frick, executive director of Access to Independence in San Diego, said the access features benefit society as a whole.
“You see people all the time with baby strollers, delivery truck drivers, where they are using the curb cuts to get up and down the sidewalks,” he said.

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the kearny mesa swimming pool is now much more inviting for disabled visitors.
crews striped extra-wide parking spots to accommodate vans for the disabled, and a ramp was added for those who can’t climb the stairs.
locker rooms have been gutted to widen restroom, shower and dressing stalls for wheelchair users. the outdoor shower area has been rebuilt to eliminate a step, and easy-to-turn handles will be installed on doors.
throughout san diego, a growing number of public buildings and streets are getting retrofitted as the city steps up spending to tackle a backlog of projects to comply with the americans with disabilities act.
san diego used to spend about $1.5 million a year on such projects. now it’s spending $10 million more per year on curb cuts, ramps, audible signals and detectable warning tiles at street intersections, among other improvements to remove barriers to access.
mayor jerry sanders has committed to spending the additional $50 million over five years to improve access, in part by allocating proceeds from the sales of surplus city properties.
“before the mayor came into the office, we were just doing a trickle of projects. we are doing a lot of projects now,” said david jarrell, deputy chief operating officer for public works.
advocates for the disabled said the improvements would help cut down the city’s liability. cities across the country have been sued for failure to improve access. san diego was sued in 1997 by disabled residents who claimed they had been denied equal access to qualcomm stadium. the lawsuit was settled after the city agreed to spend $5.25 million to equip the stadium with new elevators, ramps, parking spaces and seating.
bill harris, a sanders’ spokesman, said the desire to do the right thing – not legal exposure – drove the mayor’s commitment to ada compliance. “it’s not about avoiding litigation. it’s about ensuring equal access,” harris said.
according to the city, more than 500 curb ramps were installed in the past two years. about $19 million of projects are in design stages and an additional $4 million in jobs are under construction.
facilities being retrofitted range from police stations and recreation centers to branch libraries and teen centers.
cindi jones, director of the center for an accessible society in san diego, said improvements have been made, but the city still has a long way to go. she uses a scooter and her husband uses a wheelchair.
in south park, where she and her husband have lived for 30 years, a curb cut was installed on their block about a year ago, jones noted. she’s looking forward to more curb cuts in her neighborhood.
the city’s former disability services coordinator, linda woodbury, had said the city needed to spend $500 million on ada compliance, but the mayor’s office has disputed that figure. woodbury was fired in 2006, a day after sanders first proposed spending $50 million more on access projects. the city later settled a wrongful termination suit.
louis frick, executive director of access to independence in san diego, said the access features benefit society as a whole.
“you see people all the time with baby strollers, delivery truck drivers, where they are using the curb cuts to get up and down the sidewalks,” he said.


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Wilkinson WE, Cauble LA, Patel VL. J Patient Saf. 2011;7:213-223.
This study found that expert nurses with more than 10 years of dialysis experience were more effective at detecting and correcting errors compared with non-experts, particularly for procedurally based errors.
Barletta JF, Barletta GM, Brophy PD, Maxvold NJ, Hackbarth RM, Bunchman TE. Pediatr Nephrol. 2006;21:842-845.
The authors identified errors associated with continuous renal replacement therapy and found that use of industry-prepared, rather than manually compounded, solutions minimized errors.
Kliger AS. Blood Purif. 2006;24:19-21.
The author offers a 5-point plan to help recognize and prevent errors in dialysis facilities.
The investigators analyzed electronic records and found that dosing errors were common in ambulatory care settings for patients with renal insufficiency. They conclude that computerized decision support systems should be implemented in ambulatory care.
Treatments delivered in the home carry the potential for certain risks. This commentary examines the literature on dialysis-related incidents occurring in the home setting and presents a framework to help address avoidable adverse events in home hemodialysis.
Patients with chronic kidney failure are at high risk for adverse events from treatment errors. This publication raises awareness of safety in end-stage renal disease care, explores factors specific to this setting that contribute to failure, and describes techniques for clinicians to reduce risk of errors.
Kliger AS. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2015;10:688-695.
Failure to consider human factors and poor communication can contribute to dialysis treatment errors. This commentary discusses safety concerns in dialysis facilities, including medication errors, patient falls, and health care–associated infections. The authors recommend human factors engineering, patient engagement, and simulation as promising strategies to enhance safety in this setting.
Ulrich B, Kear T. Nephrol Nurs J. 2014;41:459-476.
This study utilized AHRQ patient safety culture surveys to assess nephrology nursing practices across the country. The survey revealed an overall interest in patient safety and teamwork, but also identified numerous areas for improvements, including handoffs, infection control, and medication errors.
This commentary relates how bullying and other disruptive behaviors remain a pervasive issue in health care. The authors describe its impact on safety culture and highlight six standards to help address behaviors that hinder communication and transparency.
Reilly JB, Marcotte LM, Berns JS, Shea JA. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013;39:70-76.
In this study, communication between inpatient and outpatient dialysis units at discharge was highly variable.
An elderly man presented to an emergency department (ED) with new onset chest pain. In reviewing the patient's electronic medical record (EMR), the ED physician noted a history of "PE," but the patient denied ever having a pulmonary embolus. Further investigation in the EMR revealed that, many years earlier, the abbreviation was intended to stand for "physical examination." Someone had mistakenly copied and pasted PE under past medical history, and the error was carried forward for years.
A woman with end-stage renal disease, who often skipped dialysis sessions, was admitted to the hospital with fever and given intravenous opiates for pain. Because her permanent arteriovenous graft was clotted, she had been receiving dialysis via a temporary femoral catheter, increasing her risk for infection. Blood cultures grew yeast; the patient was diagnosed with fungal endocarditis, likely caused by injections of opiates through her catheter.

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wilkinson we, cauble la, patel vl. j patient saf. 2011;7:213-223.
this study found that expert nurses with more than 10 years of dialysis experience were more effective at detecting and correcting errors compared with non-experts, particularly for procedurally based errors.
barletta jf, barletta gm, brophy pd, maxvold nj, hackbarth rm, bunchman te. pediatr nephrol. 2006;21:842-845.
the authors identified errors associated with continuous renal replacement therapy and found that use of industry-prepared, rather than manually compounded, solutions minimized errors.
kliger as. blood purif. 2006;24:19-21.
the author offers a 5-point plan to help recognize and prevent errors in dialysis facilities.
the investigators analyzed electronic records and found that dosing errors were common in ambulatory care settings for patients with renal insufficiency. they conclude that computerized decision support systems should be implemented in ambulatory care.
treatments delivered in the home carry the potential for certain risks. this commentary examines the literature on dialysis-related incidents occurring in the home setting and presents a framework to help address avoidable adverse events in home hemodialysis.
patients with chronic kidney failure are at high risk for adverse events from treatment errors. this publication raises awareness of safety in end-stage renal disease care, explores factors specific to this setting that contribute to failure, and describes techniques for clinicians to reduce risk of errors.
kliger as. clin j am soc nephrol. 2015;10:688-695.
failure to consider human factors and poor communication can contribute to dialysis treatment errors. this commentary discusses safety concerns in dialysis facilities, including medication errors, patient falls, and health care–associated infections. the authors recommend human factors engineering, patient engagement, and simulation as promising strategies to enhance safety in this setting.
ulrich b, kear t. nephrol nurs j. 2014;41:459-476.
this study utilized ahrq patient safety culture surveys to assess nephrology nursing practices across the country. the survey revealed an overall interest in patient safety and teamwork, but also identified numerous areas for improvements, including handoffs, infection control, and medication errors.
this commentary relates how bullying and other disruptive behaviors remain a pervasive issue in health care. the authors describe its impact on safety culture and highlight six standards to help address behaviors that hinder communication and transparency.
reilly jb, marcotte lm, berns js, shea ja. jt comm j qual patient saf. 2013;39:70-76.
in this study, communication between inpatient and outpatient dialysis units at discharge was highly variable.
an elderly man presented to an emergency department (ed) with new onset chest pain. in reviewing the patient's electronic medical record (emr), the ed physician noted a history of "pe," but the patient denied ever having a pulmonary embolus. further investigation in the emr revealed that, many years earlier, the abbreviation was intended to stand for "physical examination." someone had mistakenly copied and pasted pe under past medical history, and the error was carried forward for years.
a woman with end-stage renal disease, who often skipped dialysis sessions, was admitted to the hospital with fever and given intravenous opiates for pain. because her permanent arteriovenous graft was clotted, she had been receiving dialysis via a temporary femoral catheter, increasing her risk for infection. blood cultures grew yeast; the patient was diagnosed with fungal endocarditis, likely caused by injections of opiates through her catheter.


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Coláiste Chiaráin are delighted to announce their forthcoming production of ‘The Addams Family- The Musical’.
Over the years Coláiste Chiaráin has been renowned for its remarkable performances of musical theatre. Some past productions are; Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, We Will Rock U, Oliver!, All Shook Up and many, many more.
This production will be one to remember as it will once again showcase the immense musical talent which Coláiste Chiárain has to offer. We are thrilled to welcome back Des Henn (Director) Noel Lennon (Musical Director) and Barbara Meany (Choreographer) to the production team along with an incredible cast and crew, all of which make for an unmissable performance of “The Addams Family”.
Show Producer, Mr. Fergal Moore along with choral director, Ms. Mary-Kate Hanley are determined to provide another amazing show to their audience.
The show will run in the Lime Tree theatre on Friday 25th January and Saturday 26th January at 8pm. Tickets available from the school office and the Lime Tree box office.

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coláiste chiaráin are delighted to announce their forthcoming production of ‘the addams family- the musical’.
over the years coláiste chiaráin has been renowned for its remarkable performances of musical theatre. some past productions are; hairspray, little shop of horrors, we will rock u, oliver!, all shook up and many, many more.
this production will be one to remember as it will once again showcase the immense musical talent which coláiste chiárain has to offer. we are thrilled to welcome back des henn (director) noel lennon (musical director) and barbara meany (choreographer) to the production team along with an incredible cast and crew, all of which make for an unmissable performance of “the addams family”.
show producer, mr. fergal moore along with choral director, ms. mary-kate hanley are determined to provide another amazing show to their audience.
the show will run in the lime tree theatre on friday 25th january and saturday 26th january at 8pm. tickets available from the school office and the lime tree box office.


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Elvis Costello played a two-hour, 25-song show that touched on phases throughout his career, both deep cuts and hits, as well as nine of the new disc’s 12 songs. And to the delight of the nearly sold-out crowd, Costello did them all them well.
Over a career of more than 40 years, singer Elvis Costello has been a punk provocateur, a seminal new wave voice, a contemporary pop singer and even a classic crooner. And there have been fans of each of Costello’s career ventures.
So how to satisfy everyone coming to see Costello kick off the North American leg of his latest tour at Sands Bethlehem Event Center to support yet another venture – his very strong new disc “Look Now”?
On Friday, Costello did his best to do just that, playing a two-hour, 25-song show that touched on phases throughout his career, both deep cuts and hits, as well as nine of the new disc’s 12 songs.
And to the delight of the nearly sold-out crowd, Costello did them all well – not afraid to revisit not only the songs of his earlier career, but also carrying the spirit of them into the newer songs.
Perhaps after surviving cancer surgery that canceled the end of his European leg, the 64-year-old Costello was emboldened, or re-invigorated.
Either way, his performance, and voice, was stronger than when he played the Sands in 2016.
Backed by a crack three-man band and two female singers, Costello opened the show with “This Year’s Girl” from his 1978 sophomore disc, “This Year’s Model,” with its swirling synth reviving that new wave sound.
He followed that with two 1980s deeper cuts: a forceful “Honey, Are You Straight or Are You Blind,” and “Clubland,” with Costello’s ‘70s rocking edge. On the latter, Costello even held a finger to his nose to hush the crowd as he played a scrubbing lead and sang with a “Watching the Detectives” affect.
Later offerings from the new disc were even better. The disc’s new single “Under Lime” had very much that 1977 vibe that ushered in new wave. “Why Won’t Heaven Help Me” was pretty rocking. The slow guitar-and-piano “Stripping Paper” was a clear reminder or the Elvis of old, and the slow, sensitive “Suspect My Tears” had some of his best vocals of the night, as he reached for a falsetto.
Early in the show, the older songs Costello played were nearly all deeper cuts: “New Lace Sleeves” from 1981’s “Trust”; a rocking, new-wavey “(I Don’t Want to Go To) Chelsea,” with good lead guitar.
So that when he did play a hit – his 1977 U.S. breakthrough “Watching the Detectives,” (in the same darkened-stage presentation as the last time he was at the Sands) it got a huge crowd reaction – and deservedly so.
Costello later did the same with later songs: A largely voice-and-acoustic guitar version of 1986’s “Indoor Fireworks” to a big cheer from the crowd, and closed the main set with a faster, more rocking “Can You Hear Me” from his last disc, 2013’s “Wise Up Ghost” that segued right into the hit “Pump It Up,” thumping, urgent and rocking.
Costello’s encore stretched eight songs and 40 minutes.
It opened with one of the night’s best: a barely instrumented, mostly a cappella “Allison,” with his two female backup singers. It got a huge cheer. Then a stark and spare, piano-and-voice “Accidents Will Happen,” on which he reached for a high and powerful end note.
He used that same vocal approach on “I Still Have That Other Girl,” which he also wrote with Bacharach, – really singing it --and paired that with a new Bacharach co-write, “He’s Given Me Things,” from the new disc.
Costello flubbed the start of that song slightly, and after saying “this is the first night,” re-started it dramatically better. He followed that with another early deeper cut, “Green Shirt,” which started stripped, then built as the crowd clapped along.
And then a six-minute version of his 1979 hit “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding,” with a wonderful chorus coda.
That completed Costello’s journey of giving everyone what they wanted. The fact that he could do that, and do it as well as he did, shows how important Costello’s music has been, and how much he still has left.

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elvis costello played a two-hour, 25-song show that touched on phases throughout his career, both deep cuts and hits, as well as nine of the new disc’s 12 songs. and to the delight of the nearly sold-out crowd, costello did them all them well.
over a career of more than 40 years, singer elvis costello has been a punk provocateur, a seminal new wave voice, a contemporary pop singer and even a classic crooner. and there have been fans of each of costello’s career ventures.
so how to satisfy everyone coming to see costello kick off the north american leg of his latest tour at sands bethlehem event center to support yet another venture – his very strong new disc “look now”?
on friday, costello did his best to do just that, playing a two-hour, 25-song show that touched on phases throughout his career, both deep cuts and hits, as well as nine of the new disc’s 12 songs.
and to the delight of the nearly sold-out crowd, costello did them all well – not afraid to revisit not only the songs of his earlier career, but also carrying the spirit of them into the newer songs.
perhaps after surviving cancer surgery that canceled the end of his european leg, the 64-year-old costello was emboldened, or re-invigorated.
either way, his performance, and voice, was stronger than when he played the sands in 2016.
backed by a crack three-man band and two female singers, costello opened the show with “this year’s girl” from his 1978 sophomore disc, “this year’s model,” with its swirling synth reviving that new wave sound.
he followed that with two 1980s deeper cuts: a forceful “honey, are you straight or are you blind,” and “clubland,” with costello’s ‘70s rocking edge. on the latter, costello even held a finger to his nose to hush the crowd as he played a scrubbing lead and sang with a “watching the detectives” affect.
later offerings from the new disc were even better. the disc’s new single “under lime” had very much that 1977 vibe that ushered in new wave. “why won’t heaven help me” was pretty rocking. the slow guitar-and-piano “stripping paper” was a clear reminder or the elvis of old, and the slow, sensitive “suspect my tears” had some of his best vocals of the night, as he reached for a falsetto.
early in the show, the older songs costello played were nearly all deeper cuts: “new lace sleeves” from 1981’s “trust”; a rocking, new-wavey “(i don’t want to go to) chelsea,” with good lead guitar.
so that when he did play a hit – his 1977 u.s. breakthrough “watching the detectives,” (in the same darkened-stage presentation as the last time he was at the sands) it got a huge crowd reaction – and deservedly so.
costello later did the same with later songs: a largely voice-and-acoustic guitar version of 1986’s “indoor fireworks” to a big cheer from the crowd, and closed the main set with a faster, more rocking “can you hear me” from his last disc, 2013’s “wise up ghost” that segued right into the hit “pump it up,” thumping, urgent and rocking.
costello’s encore stretched eight songs and 40 minutes.
it opened with one of the night’s best: a barely instrumented, mostly a cappella “allison,” with his two female backup singers. it got a huge cheer. then a stark and spare, piano-and-voice “accidents will happen,” on which he reached for a high and powerful end note.
he used that same vocal approach on “i still have that other girl,” which he also wrote with bacharach, – really singing it --and paired that with a new bacharach co-write, “he’s given me things,” from the new disc.
costello flubbed the start of that song slightly, and after saying “this is the first night,” re-started it dramatically better. he followed that with another early deeper cut, “green shirt,” which started stripped, then built as the crowd clapped along.
and then a six-minute version of his 1979 hit “(what’s so funny ‘bout) peace love and understanding,” with a wonderful chorus coda.
that completed costello’s journey of giving everyone what they wanted. the fact that he could do that, and do it as well as he did, shows how important costello’s music has been, and how much he still has left.


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which of our packages are you interested in?
all estimates are completely free and no obligation. we also reward our loyal and valuable customers with our “price lock guarantee” – which means that while you are a renewing customer with team green your program fees will never go up.
team green lawn care is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and recognizes a need for the appropriate management and protection of any personal information that you agree to provide to us. we will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request.


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Unashamedly pretty, pink and perfect - these birthday cakes freshly baked in our London bakery are JUST RIGHT for the girly girls we know and love. After all, if you can't indulge them on their birthday, when can you?!
Our team's FAVOURITE ultimate pretty-in-pink cake is the BEST. So pretty it hurts just a little bit to think someone will be having to cut into it!
The Pink Sweetheart cake is a triple decker layer cake made with three layers of soft pink velvet vanilla sponges, smooth and silky pink and natural Swiss meringue buttercream frosting in a stripey finish, glazed in out signature Belgian chocolate drip cake style, and decorated with macarons, glazed baked doughnuts, candied popcorn and piped buttercream flowers. We think this cake will make all the ladies, young and mature, swoon.
Frosted in on-trend watercolour style with various tones of pink, glazed in white chocolate drip and decorated with macarons, candied popcorn and delicate white chocolate feathers, this cake is a gorgeous addition to any girly celebration - be it birthdays or baby showers!
The reigning queen of all girly birthday cakes, this pretty thing quickly shot up our best-seller list as soon as it was launched! Vanilla bean sponges, pink ombre buttercream, peanut butter cups, pink chocolate glazed baked buttermilk doughnuts, and gold accents this baby will not be ignored.
Pastel rainbow buttercream decorated sponge layers with chocolate covered biscuits, pastel macarons and colourful chocolate shards, this cake is for super fun girls (the kind I wanna be bezzies with!). View all rainbow cakes.
For a birthday lady who is a vulture for culture, the Matcha-Sakura cake is a firm favourite, and also stocked in Selfridges Food Hall bakery. Rich chocolate sponge layers sandwiched with Japanese matcha green tea Swiss meringue buttercream, and decorated with our signature Belgian chocolate glaze, raspberry macarons and pink candied salted popcorn - oh so delicious and PRETTY to boot. Part of the Matcha Cake Collection.
Crazy, colourful and kooky - Alex's birthday cake is still one I go googly-eyed over. How could you not?! It's CRAY! View more doughnut cakes.
Sadaf's bespoke trio of cakes and dessert table spread is the epitome of girly chic (as is the girl herself! Check her blog out if you don't believe me). I love the mini cakelings complementing the cakes!
Know a girly girl? Well, I just made it super easy for you to truly make her speechless on her birthday. You're welcome!

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unashamedly pretty, pink and perfect - these birthday cakes freshly baked in our london bakery are just right for the girly girls we know and love. after all, if you can't indulge them on their birthday, when can you?!
our team's favourite ultimate pretty-in-pink cake is the best. so pretty it hurts just a little bit to think someone will be having to cut into it!
the pink sweetheart cake is a triple decker layer cake made with three layers of soft pink velvet vanilla sponges, smooth and silky pink and natural swiss meringue buttercream frosting in a stripey finish, glazed in out signature belgian chocolate drip cake style, and decorated with macarons, glazed baked doughnuts, candied popcorn and piped buttercream flowers. we think this cake will make all the ladies, young and mature, swoon.
frosted in on-trend watercolour style with various tones of pink, glazed in white chocolate drip and decorated with macarons, candied popcorn and delicate white chocolate feathers, this cake is a gorgeous addition to any girly celebration - be it birthdays or baby showers!
the reigning queen of all girly birthday cakes, this pretty thing quickly shot up our best-seller list as soon as it was launched! vanilla bean sponges, pink ombre buttercream, peanut butter cups, pink chocolate glazed baked buttermilk doughnuts, and gold accents this baby will not be ignored.
pastel rainbow buttercream decorated sponge layers with chocolate covered biscuits, pastel macarons and colourful chocolate shards, this cake is for super fun girls (the kind i wanna be bezzies with!). view all rainbow cakes.
for a birthday lady who is a vulture for culture, the matcha-sakura cake is a firm favourite, and also stocked in selfridges food hall bakery. rich chocolate sponge layers sandwiched with japanese matcha green tea swiss meringue buttercream, and decorated with our signature belgian chocolate glaze, raspberry macarons and pink candied salted popcorn - oh so delicious and pretty to boot. part of the matcha cake collection.
crazy, colourful and kooky - alex's birthday cake is still one i go googly-eyed over. how could you not?! it's cray! view more doughnut cakes.
sadaf's bespoke trio of cakes and dessert table spread is the epitome of girly chic (as is the girl herself! check her blog out if you don't believe me). i love the mini cakelings complementing the cakes!
know a girly girl? well, i just made it super easy for you to truly make her speechless on her birthday. you're welcome!


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You can collect 2-6mm Shingle loose and in 25kg midi bags. We can also deliver bulk bags and loose loads on large and small tippers to your address.

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quarried, washed and graded local flint, resulting in a regular sized material for use as a blinding layer across a free draining base. this clean shingle, with its tight grading size maximises drainage while inhibits the downward migration of finer particles into the base layers.
you can collect 2-6mm shingle loose and in 25kg midi bags. we can also deliver bulk bags and loose loads on large and small tippers to your address.


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ESG integration is gaining more traction in private equity. Robeco’s latest Private Equity Engagement Report concludes that fund managers in the company’s private equity ESG Program have taken further steps to embrace ESG factors and integrate them into their investment processes.
“If we look at the activities of PE fund managers in the last year, we can conclude that ESG factors have become further integrated into their investment process.”, states the report in its introduction. Recommendations by the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, the adoption of the European Commission’s Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth and the publication of a guidance document on ESG Monitoring, Reporting and Dialogue in Private Equity by PRI suggest that this positive trend will continue.
In the twelfth edition of the ESG Engagement Report1 Robeco Private Equity documents the activities of PE managers that are part of its ESG Engagement Program.
2017 was a year in which General partners (GPs) continued to strengthen their ESG integration in investment, monitoring and reporting practices which has translated into stable overall ESG scores.
The average ESG score for the 63 fund managers that participated in last year’s survey was 69%, compared to 66% in 2016 and 59% in 2015. Meanwhile, the median ESG score stands at 69%, versus 69% in 2016 and 64% in 2015. These figures indicate that most fund managers now have functioning ESG frameworks in place.
The results are based on an annual assessment by Robeco Private Equity that uses a reporting and assessment tool developed by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). A growing number of investors in the private equity world are now signing up to the PRI and its goals.
The reputational risk of private equity portfolio companies monitored by Robeco Private Equity remains relatively low. The analysis of ESG-related news stories and alerts by RepRisk2 shows that the majority were not involved in any ESG-related incidents. Those that received negative media attention experienced relatively low impact and coverage. To increase awareness of ESG issues and encourage better communication, Robeco Private Equity continuously engages with fund managers whose portfolio companies have had to deal with incidents.
In their role of active owner of portfolio companies and the extended control this entails (compared to public companies), the PE managers are in a good position to promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs3).
In 2017 the number of PE fund managers that committed to contributing to these SDGs increased further. In terms of the contribution to specific goals, most portfolio companies contributed to SDG 7 and SDG 12, which relate to sustainable energy and sustainable consumption and production.
Despite the increasing focus on SDGs, the report also recognizes that SDG-related and impact reporting is still in its infancy and most of the managers first need to develop consistent ESG reporting frameworks.
An analysis of how PE managers currently manage climate-related risks and opportunities also indicated that half of the respondents have already incorporated climate-related risks and opportunities into their investment strategy and process in some way. In addition, 38% of the fund managers have integrated their process for climate-related risks into their overall risk management.
However, only 24% of managers currently engage with their portfolio companies to encourage better disclosure and practices relating to climate-related risks. The survey results also showed that only about one-fifth of managers currently use emission data or analysis in investment decision-making. These percentages show clear potential for improvement.
Robeco Private Equity’s ESG Engagement program, introduced in 2014, aims to encourage private equity fund managers to implement ESG best practices in their investment process. Through its ESG activities, which have been recognized by the PRI with an A+ rating, Robeco Private Equity aims to draw the attention of PE managers to ESG issues and assist them in their efforts.
As part of the program, private equity fund managers undergo an annual ESG assessment which serves as input for dialogue on potential improvements. Robeco Private Equity’s ESG engagement program strives to contribute to improving the risk-reward characteristics of client portfolios and enhance the added value of private equity fund managers.
1 Please note that we have changed the year referencing in the title of our annual ESG engagement report. The data that fund managers reported to us relate to the end of calendar year 2017, but the report was written and published in 2018. Henceforth the year of publication will therefore be recorded in the title of our annual ESG reports.
2 RepRisk, a leading business intelligence provider specialized in environmental, social and governance risk analytics to monitor the reputational risk of portfolio investments.
3 SDGs represent the global sustainability agenda for 2030 and provide a systematic framework for dealing with the most pressing social and environmental challenges globally.

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esg integration is gaining more traction in private equity. robeco’s latest private equity engagement report concludes that fund managers in the company’s private equity esg program have taken further steps to embrace esg factors and integrate them into their investment processes.
“if we look at the activities of pe fund managers in the last year, we can conclude that esg factors have become further integrated into their investment process.”, states the report in its introduction. recommendations by the financial stability board’s task force on climate related financial disclosures, the adoption of the european commission’s action plan on financing sustainable growth and the publication of a guidance document on esg monitoring, reporting and dialogue in private equity by pri suggest that this positive trend will continue.
in the twelfth edition of the esg engagement report1 robeco private equity documents the activities of pe managers that are part of its esg engagement program.
2017 was a year in which general partners (gps) continued to strengthen their esg integration in investment, monitoring and reporting practices which has translated into stable overall esg scores.
the average esg score for the 63 fund managers that participated in last year’s survey was 69%, compared to 66% in 2016 and 59% in 2015. meanwhile, the median esg score stands at 69%, versus 69% in 2016 and 64% in 2015. these figures indicate that most fund managers now have functioning esg frameworks in place.
the results are based on an annual assessment by robeco private equity that uses a reporting and assessment tool developed by the un principles for responsible investment (pri). a growing number of investors in the private equity world are now signing up to the pri and its goals.
the reputational risk of private equity portfolio companies monitored by robeco private equity remains relatively low. the analysis of esg-related news stories and alerts by reprisk2 shows that the majority were not involved in any esg-related incidents. those that received negative media attention experienced relatively low impact and coverage. to increase awareness of esg issues and encourage better communication, robeco private equity continuously engages with fund managers whose portfolio companies have had to deal with incidents.
in their role of active owner of portfolio companies and the extended control this entails (compared to public companies), the pe managers are in a good position to promote the un sustainable development goals (sdgs3).
in 2017 the number of pe fund managers that committed to contributing to these sdgs increased further. in terms of the contribution to specific goals, most portfolio companies contributed to sdg 7 and sdg 12, which relate to sustainable energy and sustainable consumption and production.
despite the increasing focus on sdgs, the report also recognizes that sdg-related and impact reporting is still in its infancy and most of the managers first need to develop consistent esg reporting frameworks.
an analysis of how pe managers currently manage climate-related risks and opportunities also indicated that half of the respondents have already incorporated climate-related risks and opportunities into their investment strategy and process in some way. in addition, 38% of the fund managers have integrated their process for climate-related risks into their overall risk management.
however, only 24% of managers currently engage with their portfolio companies to encourage better disclosure and practices relating to climate-related risks. the survey results also showed that only about one-fifth of managers currently use emission data or analysis in investment decision-making. these percentages show clear potential for improvement.
robeco private equity’s esg engagement program, introduced in 2014, aims to encourage private equity fund managers to implement esg best practices in their investment process. through its esg activities, which have been recognized by the pri with an a+ rating, robeco private equity aims to draw the attention of pe managers to esg issues and assist them in their efforts.
as part of the program, private equity fund managers undergo an annual esg assessment which serves as input for dialogue on potential improvements. robeco private equity’s esg engagement program strives to contribute to improving the risk-reward characteristics of client portfolios and enhance the added value of private equity fund managers.
1 please note that we have changed the year referencing in the title of our annual esg engagement report. the data that fund managers reported to us relate to the end of calendar year 2017, but the report was written and published in 2018. henceforth the year of publication will therefore be recorded in the title of our annual esg reports.
2 reprisk, a leading business intelligence provider specialized in environmental, social and governance risk analytics to monitor the reputational risk of portfolio investments.
3 sdgs represent the global sustainability agenda for 2030 and provide a systematic framework for dealing with the most pressing social and environmental challenges globally.


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The purpose of IDN is to provide a directory of druids, druid organisations and druid events in Ireland. This is to facilitate better communication within the Irish druid community; it is a free service with no affiliations and will remain completely impartial.
The Irish Druid Network was set up in 2006 by Luke Eastwood and Wil Kinghan, both practising their faith in Ireland. Both are members of OBOD but also pursue their own individual and group work within an Irish context.
The Contemporary Druids are a small grove located in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. They grew up together in Christian and secular homes but found as young adults they wanted more out of their spiritual lives than they were finding on their previous paths. They wanted to explore a spiritual connection to nature, find a higher kinship with the living breathing world and honor their ancestral roots. Soon they began exploring Pagan belief systems and the tenets of Druidism resounded so strongly they knew they had found their way home.
Looking to tie their newfound spiritual journey into their modern American lives they reached out to likeminded individuals to share their journey with and found a supportive, loving and kind community.
Cead míle fáilte! Stair na hÉireann will take you on an enchanting journey through Ireland's culture, language, history, ancient secrets, archaeology, arts & music, literature and thousands of places that link us to our past and the present.
Isla is a writer, poet, singer, wife and mother. She has loved and felt drawn to nature, her ancestors and the Druids for as long as she can remember. In her spare time, she enjoys steam punk novels, going to local festivals, as well as working with her show dogs. She wrote and contributed our official guide book.
Rik is an author, teacher, druid witch and member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He lives in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania with his husband Matthew. He's taught public classes for several years on a number of topics related to Magic and Witchcraft, but these days he only teaches privately. He is the founder of the House of Blackthorn, a private, formal training that blends Druidry and Celtic Paganism with Old World Witchcraft. He has been on the magic path for 30 years, and offers services such as celtic tarot/oracle readings, numerology, Reiki treatments, hand-made spell candles, witch bottles, essential oil blends, soaps and other items for magical use. He currently has two books available on Amazon, "Walking a Magic Path" and "The Noble Art of Divination" (a tarot/oracle journal). Visit his website for more information.
Richard Price is a bagpiper / musician and dance master who was born in Beddgelert in North Wales, very close to Taliesin's birthplace of "Llyn Tegid." The intention of all his endeavors is to bring to modern audiences some of the myth and magic of the great Bard Taliesin, using newly written material and traditional songs from Britain/Wales.
He has spent a lifetime creating music, dance, art, photography, film and storytelling which is driven by the striving to be an 'Awenydd' or a innovative being inspired by the creative muse 'Awen.' He is a well respected expert in the performance of the music and circle dances of Brittany. Richard has traveled extensively and has lived in many parts of the world. He currently makes his home in San Diego, California with his wife Sorcha Sinclair who is a Gnostic Witch and jewelry designer.
Julie Brett is the author of the book Pagan Portals - Australian Druidry. She is passionate about reawakening the magic of the Australian landscape for all Australians. She is also passionate about Druidry and creating new forms of it that recognize the integral aspects of both ancestor-based tradition and nature-based tradition, bringing these together to create a form of Druidry that is truly Australian. She is the founder of the Druids Down Under network on Facebook and also a jewelry artist for her label Forest Spirit Jewelry. She is based now in The Blue Mountains, NSW Australia.
George has always been drawn to the magic and mystical elements of nature, and intuitively was fascinated by the interconnection and balance of all things therein. This has been the deep inspiration behind his poetry and song writing, leading to his very own unique sound and style that reminds us of our own hunger to be connected fully with the sacredness of life and that we live in a great story that is taking us on an ever unfolding journey.In just a few years the music of Cernunnos Rising is accumulating a loyal, global following and these unique songs of man, myth and magic, seasons and soul, and powerful ecological reminders have the seeds of a deep truth that resonates within all of us. Now on his 5th album of totally original songs George will continue to grow and evolve on his creative journey and remain prolific in his endeavour to “create” within the world of music, art and the realms of the imagination.
George’s career has been varied over the years, from display artist, sign-writer, sculpturist, cartoonist and publisher, inventor, actor, singer songwriter, security boss, American fire-fighter and paramedic (In Georgia USA), community arts champion, and founder of the Art For Their Sake charity.
Despite his very busy and productive life, George has ran and organized the Art For Their Sake charity creating a vast array of large scale, vibrant mural projects in special needs schools, hospices, and hospitals etc throughout the UK for nearly 40 years. He also designs and builds special, unique, interactive, tactile, and fibre-optic illuminated murals within these institutions. He still is to this day engaged fully in this charity work that greatly improves environments for the sick, disabled, disadvantaged, and terminally ill.
Síthearan NicLeòid (S. P. MacLeod) is a Canadian author and teacher, Gaelic singer and professional musician, ban-druí and ban-fili, and Harvard trained Celticist. She has studied Old Irish, Scottish Gaelic, modern Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Breton, and sings in these languages as well. Her areas of special training include Pagan Celtic religion and mythology, Old Irish poetry and wisdom texts, Celtic deities, and Gaelic folklore.
She has taught Celtic mythology, poetry, literature and culture at the university level, and has given honorarium lectures at Harvard University and University College Cork (with upcoming lectures at Trinity College Dublin and other venues in Ireland and Scotland). She has published numerous academic articles on Celtic myth and religion in the Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium (Harvard University Press) and Cosmos: Journal of the Society for Traditional Cosmology (University of Edinburgh), and has a chapter appearing in an upcoming academic book: "Thinking about Celtic Mythology in the 21st Century" (University of Wales Press).
She is currently working on a grant funded research project (Eólas ar Senchais) to study and restore authentic Celtic music and ritual from the pagan era, and is working with scholars and tradition bearers in the Celtic countries. Her most recent book, "Celtic Myth and Religion: A Study of Traditional Belief" is being used in college courses, and copies are held in numerous libraries and universities around the world, including the Royal Irish Academy. She is the founder of Túatha Imbais, and runs training programs and advanced courses.
Cara recently returned to the Bay Area after four years on a deep transformational soul journey in the west of Ireland where she was immersed in the mystical realm of the devas and Celtic Ancestors. During her 4 years she studied shamanism, ecotherapy and psychotherapy and was awakened to her true purpose as a healer and seer reconnecting with my ancestral memory in the land and sacred sites. She was called by her ancestors to heal her lineage and reawaken the sacred memory as a Druid creating a rainbow bridge of interconnection from the past to the future, east to west and from indigenous to modern.
Her passion and work now is to guide people back into interconnection with Nature through shamanic Druid practices, classes, healings, soul readings and journeys - to find the sacred in every day, healing ourselves and healing the planet.
She is also a professional photographer specializing in portraits and wedding photojournalism and has advanced degrees in counseling psychotherapy and Irish archaeology. She also offers sacred journeys to Ireland to share the magic, beauty and mystery she experienced on the land with others. The journeys will have a spiritual shamanic focus.
Jeremy Taylor, also known as Aiwendil Sylvanus, was born in 1975 and raised on a family farm in upstate New York. Jeremy has a strong interest in and connection to nature, that goes back to his childhood. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental biology, and an MBA in sustainable business. He has worked as a zookeeper, wildlife biologist, and pet care manager for a retail pet company in the past, and currently works as a state environmental educator, with his main duty being the editing of a nature magazine for children.
Jeremy began exploring different paths around the year 2000, and has settled on what he describes as animistic Celtic polytheism, with a tendency towards Druidry. Very much still learning, he is a member of several druid orders and other pagan groups, as well as multiple environmental organizations. Outside of nature and environmental issues, some of his hobbies and interests include history, genealogy, gardening, photography, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Lord of the Rings. Jeremy shares his home with a multitude of animal companions and houseplants, and his property, Quertarmagh Grove, has been designated a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
Nimue Brown is the author of assorted Druid and Pagan titles and blogs most days at www.druidlife.wordpress.com. She's OBOD trained but has gone somewhat feral, and at the moment is working primarily with Bardic traditions. She was very much involved in the Contemplative Druid movement, is a Woodland Trust volunteer, a keen walker and a steampunk womble.
Yuri is a pedagogue, yoga teacher, speaker and spiritualist writer. He has published five books on spirituality in Portuguese and is currently working on a sixth about Druidry. He has been studying Druidism since a young teenager. He also has an inspirational and spiritual YouTube channel in Portuguese called Atma Vidya, the "science of the self" and encourages attaining the highest wisdom and enlightenment we can reach in our lifetime.
Hannah Crenshaw, also known as Astoriel, is an aspiring novelist and college student hailing from the Southeastern United States. Raised in a non-denominational Judeo-Christian household, Hannah was not content to let go of her personal relationship with Yeshua when she found Druidry, and so she did not. Blending together traditional Christian beliefs with Druidry at first seemed impossible, but now practicing Druidry seems like God's plan for Hannah all along. With a blend of ancestors from Africa, England, Scotland, Ireland, and the Americas, her diverse background has definitely made the Druid goal of attaining deeper knowledge and wisdom very interesting indeed. You'll most often find Hannah with her head buried in a book, typing away at her latest story, or worshiping God in His first church: Nature.
Nick O'Connor is the regional co-ordinator for Surrey and North Hampshire for the Pagan Federation. He has been a witch for over 16 years and has experience with and knowledge of many various crystals and herbs. He is a member of the Society for Storytelling and gives talks on English and Native American folklore at pagan events and schools. To date, Nick has numerous articles published on folklore, the history of paganism, practical magic and poetry in a variety of pagan publications.
Desiree is a teacher, web mistress for Discover Druidry, blogger, photographer, wife and mother. She plays the Bodhran and enjoys camping, hiking and spending time with her family.

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the order of bards, ovates & druids is a worldwide group dedicated to practising, teaching, and developing druidry as a valuable and inspiring spirituality. the order was founded in britain over 50 years ago by the historian and poet ross nichols, aided by the writer and founder of the tolkien society vera chapman, and fellow members of the ancient druid order, which developed during the early years of the last century out of the druid revival which began about three hundred years ago.
membership of the order is open to followers of all faiths and none, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or ethnic origin, and there are currently over seventeen thousand members in fifty countries. the order offers comprehensive training in druidry in seven languages through its distance learning course, which includes a personal mentorship programme, camps and gatherings in many countries, a monthly magazine, and members' internet forums. as well as training in celebrancy.
the purpose of idn is to provide a directory of druids, druid organisations and druid events in ireland. this is to facilitate better communication within the irish druid community; it is a free service with no affiliations and will remain completely impartial.
the irish druid network was set up in 2006 by luke eastwood and wil kinghan, both practising their faith in ireland. both are members of obod but also pursue their own individual and group work within an irish context.
the contemporary druids are a small grove located in the pacific northwest of the usa. they grew up together in christian and secular homes but found as young adults they wanted more out of their spiritual lives than they were finding on their previous paths. they wanted to explore a spiritual connection to nature, find a higher kinship with the living breathing world and honor their ancestral roots. soon they began exploring pagan belief systems and the tenets of druidism resounded so strongly they knew they had found their way home.
looking to tie their newfound spiritual journey into their modern american lives they reached out to likeminded individuals to share their journey with and found a supportive, loving and kind community.
cead míle fáilte! stair na héireann will take you on an enchanting journey through ireland's culture, language, history, ancient secrets, archaeology, arts & music, literature and thousands of places that link us to our past and the present.
isla is a writer, poet, singer, wife and mother. she has loved and felt drawn to nature, her ancestors and the druids for as long as she can remember. in her spare time, she enjoys steam punk novels, going to local festivals, as well as working with her show dogs. she wrote and contributed our official guide book.
rik is an author, teacher, druid witch and member of the order of bards, ovates and druids. he lives in the lehigh valley area of pennsylvania with his husband matthew. he's taught public classes for several years on a number of topics related to magic and witchcraft, but these days he only teaches privately. he is the founder of the house of blackthorn, a private, formal training that blends druidry and celtic paganism with old world witchcraft. he has been on the magic path for 30 years, and offers services such as celtic tarot/oracle readings, numerology, reiki treatments, hand-made spell candles, witch bottles, essential oil blends, soaps and other items for magical use. he currently has two books available on amazon, "walking a magic path" and "the noble art of divination" (a tarot/oracle journal). visit his website for more information.
richard price is a bagpiper / musician and dance master who was born in beddgelert in north wales, very close to taliesin's birthplace of "llyn tegid." the intention of all his endeavors is to bring to modern audiences some of the myth and magic of the great bard taliesin, using newly written material and traditional songs from britain/wales.
he has spent a lifetime creating music, dance, art, photography, film and storytelling which is driven by the striving to be an 'awenydd' or a innovative being inspired by the creative muse 'awen.' he is a well respected expert in the performance of the music and circle dances of brittany. richard has traveled extensively and has lived in many parts of the world. he currently makes his home in san diego, california with his wife sorcha sinclair who is a gnostic witch and jewelry designer.
julie brett is the author of the book pagan portals - australian druidry. she is passionate about reawakening the magic of the australian landscape for all australians. she is also passionate about druidry and creating new forms of it that recognize the integral aspects of both ancestor-based tradition and nature-based tradition, bringing these together to create a form of druidry that is truly australian. she is the founder of the druids down under network on facebook and also a jewelry artist for her label forest spirit jewelry. she is based now in the blue mountains, nsw australia.
george has always been drawn to the magic and mystical elements of nature, and intuitively was fascinated by the interconnection and balance of all things therein. this has been the deep inspiration behind his poetry and song writing, leading to his very own unique sound and style that reminds us of our own hunger to be connected fully with the sacredness of life and that we live in a great story that is taking us on an ever unfolding journey.in just a few years the music of cernunnos rising is accumulating a loyal, global following and these unique songs of man, myth and magic, seasons and soul, and powerful ecological reminders have the seeds of a deep truth that resonates within all of us. now on his 5th album of totally original songs george will continue to grow and evolve on his creative journey and remain prolific in his endeavour to “create” within the world of music, art and the realms of the imagination.
george’s career has been varied over the years, from display artist, sign-writer, sculpturist, cartoonist and publisher, inventor, actor, singer songwriter, security boss, american fire-fighter and paramedic (in georgia usa), community arts champion, and founder of the art for their sake charity.
despite his very busy and productive life, george has ran and organized the art for their sake charity creating a vast array of large scale, vibrant mural projects in special needs schools, hospices, and hospitals etc throughout the uk for nearly 40 years. he also designs and builds special, unique, interactive, tactile, and fibre-optic illuminated murals within these institutions. he still is to this day engaged fully in this charity work that greatly improves environments for the sick, disabled, disadvantaged, and terminally ill.
síthearan nicleòid (s. p. macleod) is a canadian author and teacher, gaelic singer and professional musician, ban-druí and ban-fili, and harvard trained celticist. she has studied old irish, scottish gaelic, modern irish, welsh, cornish and breton, and sings in these languages as well. her areas of special training include pagan celtic religion and mythology, old irish poetry and wisdom texts, celtic deities, and gaelic folklore.
she has taught celtic mythology, poetry, literature and culture at the university level, and has given honorarium lectures at harvard university and university college cork (with upcoming lectures at trinity college dublin and other venues in ireland and scotland). she has published numerous academic articles on celtic myth and religion in the proceedings of the harvard celtic colloquium (harvard university press) and cosmos: journal of the society for traditional cosmology (university of edinburgh), and has a chapter appearing in an upcoming academic book: "thinking about celtic mythology in the 21st century" (university of wales press).
she is currently working on a grant funded research project (eólas ar senchais) to study and restore authentic celtic music and ritual from the pagan era, and is working with scholars and tradition bearers in the celtic countries. her most recent book, "celtic myth and religion: a study of traditional belief" is being used in college courses, and copies are held in numerous libraries and universities around the world, including the royal irish academy. she is the founder of túatha imbais, and runs training programs and advanced courses.
cara recently returned to the bay area after four years on a deep transformational soul journey in the west of ireland where she was immersed in the mystical realm of the devas and celtic ancestors. during her 4 years she studied shamanism, ecotherapy and psychotherapy and was awakened to her true purpose as a healer and seer reconnecting with my ancestral memory in the land and sacred sites. she was called by her ancestors to heal her lineage and reawaken the sacred memory as a druid creating a rainbow bridge of interconnection from the past to the future, east to west and from indigenous to modern.
her passion and work now is to guide people back into interconnection with nature through shamanic druid practices, classes, healings, soul readings and journeys - to find the sacred in every day, healing ourselves and healing the planet.
she is also a professional photographer specializing in portraits and wedding photojournalism and has advanced degrees in counseling psychotherapy and irish archaeology. she also offers sacred journeys to ireland to share the magic, beauty and mystery she experienced on the land with others. the journeys will have a spiritual shamanic focus.
jeremy taylor, also known as aiwendil sylvanus, was born in 1975 and raised on a family farm in upstate new york. jeremy has a strong interest in and connection to nature, that goes back to his childhood. he has a bachelor of science degree in environmental biology, and an mba in sustainable business. he has worked as a zookeeper, wildlife biologist, and pet care manager for a retail pet company in the past, and currently works as a state environmental educator, with his main duty being the editing of a nature magazine for children.
jeremy began exploring different paths around the year 2000, and has settled on what he describes as animistic celtic polytheism, with a tendency towards druidry. very much still learning, he is a member of several druid orders and other pagan groups, as well as multiple environmental organizations. outside of nature and environmental issues, some of his hobbies and interests include history, genealogy, gardening, photography, star wars, harry potter, and the lord of the rings. jeremy shares his home with a multitude of animal companions and houseplants, and his property, quertarmagh grove, has been designated a certified wildlife habitat by the national wildlife federation.
nimue brown is the author of assorted druid and pagan titles and blogs most days at www.druidlife.wordpress.com. she's obod trained but has gone somewhat feral, and at the moment is working primarily with bardic traditions. she was very much involved in the contemplative druid movement, is a woodland trust volunteer, a keen walker and a steampunk womble.
yuri is a pedagogue, yoga teacher, speaker and spiritualist writer. he has published five books on spirituality in portuguese and is currently working on a sixth about druidry. he has been studying druidism since a young teenager. he also has an inspirational and spiritual youtube channel in portuguese called atma vidya, the "science of the self" and encourages attaining the highest wisdom and enlightenment we can reach in our lifetime.
hannah crenshaw, also known as astoriel, is an aspiring novelist and college student hailing from the southeastern united states. raised in a non-denominational judeo-christian household, hannah was not content to let go of her personal relationship with yeshua when she found druidry, and so she did not. blending together traditional christian beliefs with druidry at first seemed impossible, but now practicing druidry seems like god's plan for hannah all along. with a blend of ancestors from africa, england, scotland, ireland, and the americas, her diverse background has definitely made the druid goal of attaining deeper knowledge and wisdom very interesting indeed. you'll most often find hannah with her head buried in a book, typing away at her latest story, or worshiping god in his first church: nature.
nick o'connor is the regional co-ordinator for surrey and north hampshire for the pagan federation. he has been a witch for over 16 years and has experience with and knowledge of many various crystals and herbs. he is a member of the society for storytelling and gives talks on english and native american folklore at pagan events and schools. to date, nick has numerous articles published on folklore, the history of paganism, practical magic and poetry in a variety of pagan publications.
desiree is a teacher, web mistress for discover druidry, blogger, photographer, wife and mother. she plays the bodhran and enjoys camping, hiking and spending time with her family.