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The madness of the 2012 NBA Draft, from Dion Waiters' rise to Kentucky's historic six-man draft class.
As always, the NBA Draft started at breakneck speed. Commissioner David Stern came out from behind his almighty Oz curtain and was greeted as he has been for years — with aggressive booing from the Prudential Center crowd.
“Thank you for the warm reception,” Stern said, in a tone normally reserved for Jim Rome.
From there, the parade of bad suits, embarrassing family and awkward TV could not be stopped.

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the madness of the 2012 nba draft, from dion waiters' rise to kentucky's historic six-man draft class.
as always, the nba draft started at breakneck speed. commissioner david stern came out from behind his almighty oz curtain and was greeted as he has been for years — with aggressive booing from the prudential center crowd.
“thank you for the warm reception,” stern said, in a tone normally reserved for jim rome.
from there, the parade of bad suits, embarrassing family and awkward tv could not be stopped.


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The Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health - Prolepsis is a civil non for profit organization which was established in 1990 in Athens, Greece. With a strong belief in health being a fundamental right, Prolepsis has undertaken a leading role in the field of public health, by designing and implementing initiatives on various health issues and in different sectors targeting a wide range of audiences, such as children and adolescents, women, senior citizens, migrants and refugees, different types of occupational groups, such as health professionals, as well as policy makers, other NGOs and decision makers.
Prolepsis Institute has initiated and collaborated on a diverse range of public health projects that operate on national, European and international levels. The majority of the implemented initiatives entail multifaceted objectives and activities, including research protocols, critical analysis and literature reviews, epidemiological studies, statistical analysis, development of technical guidance and educative resource materials, training and education of groups/professionals on topics related to preventive medicine as well as collection and dissemination of information. The Institute also designs and implements wide scale health promotion programs tackling important health related problems such as obesity, smoking and alcohol.
During the years Prolepsis has led or participated in projects and initiatives that deal with migrant and refugee health such as the EU-funded project on the promotion of vaccinations for migrant populations in Europe – the PROMOVAX project. Moreover, Prolepsis participated in the “Sunia Geel” project, which was a response to the need to protect women and children against all forms of violence, focused on domestic violence, in particular within minority groups and migrants population.
Prolepsis has also organized the Pan-European Conference on the “Integration of Immigrants: Good practices in the sectors of Health, Welfare & Social Security” in Greece (6/2011).
CARDET is one of the leading research and training centres in the eastern Mediterranean region with global expertise in project design and implementation, project management, training, and e-learning. CARDET has completed numerous projects relating to the development of adult and vocational training initiatives in the areas of financial literacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Members of its team and board represent European and International Higher education institutions, training centres and international organizations, and have in-depth knowledge of the adult training sector, social justice, e-learning approaches, and social progress.
CARDET brings together an international team of experts with decades of global expertise in adult training, capacity building, curriculum development, social entrepreneurship, vocational training, design thinking, innovation, education research, evaluation, and human resource development. Members of the CARDET team have successfully participated in more than 200 projects in more than 30 countries, several of which were supported by the European Commission, the United Nations Development Program, Microsoft, the Commonwealth of Learning, international agencies, and governments from around the world.
The EHESP French School of Public Health is the leading school of public health in France. EHESP trains top senior public sector, health and social services managers, inspectors and controllers ; it provides postgraduate and doctoral education and conducts research in all major disciplines linked to public health. Thus, EHESP offers a unique combination of professional and research based training courses in French and English language and leads a multidisciplinary network of graduate schools.
Ninety lecturers, grouped into 4 departments, provide training for senior management in health and welfare services, in a national and international context (training programs for healthcare professionals, Masters, post-masters, doctoral degrees and Institution-specific Diplomas). EHESP also offers certificates and more than 400 “short” training programs both in class setting and through distance learning, as well as training courses tailored to the needs of each facility, that are updated each year in various public health fields. Besides, EHESP offers preparatory courses for civil service examinations. The relevance and quality of teaching are an integral part of applied research. Research is carried out by 2 joint labs and 2 research teams, 1 environmental health research laboratory (LERES), research chairs in partnership and a doctoral network.
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a research-oriented pub-lic university covering a wide spectrum of scientific fields. Its vision is to promote excel-lence in education and innovation in research, scholarly and other creative endeavours and also be actively involved with local, national and global communities.
Inaugurated in 1837 under the original name “Othonian University”, it is the oldest high-er education institution of the modern Greek state and the first university in the Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean area. In 1932 it was formally renamed as “The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens”, a public, self-governed legal entity, under the auspi-ces of the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs.
The University consists of eight (8) Schools — Theology; Law; Economics and Political Sciences; Philosophy; Sciences; Health Sciences, Education, Physical Education and Sport Science — and thirty three (33) Departments. Each department offers one Bache-lor’s degree, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
The mission of the NKUA is to advance knowledge and education in sciences and arts. In all academic units our researchers and faculty strive for innovation and seek to de-velop the passion for excellence as well as the ability to think critically, to contribute in research and innovation and to public policy-making. Internationalization of the Univer-sity and its openness towards our stakeholders is key to collaborating effectively with other institutions and organisations - national and international.
The aim at NKUA is to maximize the benefits of research by advancing fundamental knowledge and contributing to improved public policy, better health outcomes, economic prosperity, social cohesion, international development, community identity, the arts, cul-ture and the quality of life. Research and innovation are integral to academic excellence and a is a priority for the academic community, thus promoting the publication of re-search results in scientific journals, at academic conferences, contribution to books/monographs/chapters in edited volumes and book reviews, etc. NKUA collabo-rates with leading university networks, public sector bodies and business sector units – in Greece and internationally.
The Central Union of Greek Municipalities (KEDE) is a legal entity of private law representing the first level of self governance in Greece (municipalities). It was established in 1927 during the first Conference of the Mayors of Greece.
KEDE holds its headquarters in the centre of Athens and employees 35 persons in a modern building with all the necessary equipment to hold official international meetings. It also has scientific advisory bodies: the Hellenic Agency of Local Development and Local Government (EETAA) / Information-Training- Local Development SA (PETA) and the Institute of Local Government (ITA).
KEDE also works in the level of its thematic committees that apply for relevant decisions to the administrative board after the discussions held within their framework on several topics concerning local self-governance such as : civil society, employment and social economy, education and Youth, health and social caring, insularity and mountain areas policy, institutions and equality, rural development, spatial planning, e-governance, National Strategic Reference Framework 2014-2020 ect.
The registered association Ethno-Medical Centre (Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e.V., short: EMZ) is a German non-profit organization operating nationwide and internationally. The EMZ aims at connecting people with different professional, cultural and social backgrounds. As a centre of excellence for health and social inclusion, the EMZ makes healthcare and educational systems more accessible to migrants and refugees. It promotes and supports refugees’, migrant laborers’ and ethnic minorities’ health. It is based in Hanover (Germany) and was founded in 1989. Its members, board and staff are mainly composed of people with migration background, various actors in the sphere of public health, as well as medical research and teaching. Its mission is the empowerment and integration of migrants in the fields of health, social affairs, labor and education. The association also consolidates the competence of intercultural actions of institutions and health professionals by providing training, research and publications.
The EMZ was the first non-governmental organization in Germany implementing programmes on migrant and refugee health in the early 1990s, including the first professional community interpreter service in Germany. The core activity of the EMZ is the project “Health ¬– with Migrants for Migrants in Europe” (MiMi) (see also below). The MiMi project is improving migrants’ and refugees’ access to health services by increasing their health literacy and by capacity building in the field of public health. MiMi´s key technology for social inclusion includes executive education for intercultural mediators, health campaigns in migrant communities, multilingual health guides to explain health systems, related health topics or healthy life styles, networking and evaluation. It is conducted in more than 15 languages and has been implemented in more than 70 cities throughout Europe. The project was subject to a WHO case study and won various awards (e.g. Future Award, Sustainability Award, Prevention Award and Quality Award, European Health Award in 2015).
The EMZ and its work is funded by local and governmental authorities like the German Health Ministry, the Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Equality of Lower Saxony, the City and Region of Hanover, the Bavarian State Ministry for Health and Care, the Schleswig- Holstein Ministry for Social Affairs and Health, and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Furthermore, it receives funding by health insurance funds (“BKK Betriebskrankenkassen” – Federal association for the statutory health insurers), the German Pension Insurance and by several private companies and foundations. From 2008-2011 the EMZ was leading partner of the EAHC project Aids&Mobility Europe.
Kopin works for human rights and children’s rights with the aim to empower its beneficiaries as key agents for social change and advancement. It is a hybrid, operating in three interconnected fields: international sustainable development cooperation, refugee support and education.
Set up 16 years ago, it is one of the few professional NGOs working in the human rights field in Malta. It is supervised by a Board of five members, managed by an executive team, has five employees and around 20 volunteers and interns.
Kopin’s team is made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds providing an innovative package of services – Kopin supports marginalised communities where other institutions struggle and provides its services in a sustainable way, is a main provider of Development Education in Malta and one of the few Maltese entities focusing on children’s rights. The organisation is a partner of over 100 institutions in Malta, across Europe and East Africa, ranging from NGOs to ministries, local authorities, universities and international organisations. Kopin envisions a global and inclusive society, where citizens are equally empowered to contribute to a world that is free of poverty and any other forms of injustice.
Monitoring political processes and engaging in policy dialogue with decision makers to influence the debate on Maltese and European policies related to development, migration and children’s rights.
Kopin is legally registered with the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (VO/0200).
EKEPY’s areas of intervention are, in a few words, Crisis Management in the Health Sector, Accidents and Devastations, Pre-Hospital Health Care, In-Hospital Health Care, Primary Care.
After the recent refugee crisis, EKEPY has been named as the main public body that coordinates all health care units and NGOs, in every official or unofficial refugee camp all over Greece.
NaHOC will contribute in the dissemination strategy by offering to the Consortium to benefit from the organization of continuous targeted meetings under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Health. These meetings will include presidents and directors from all health sector organizations (Health Regions, Public Hospitals, Private Sector’s Hospitals and Medical Schools & Universities) and also representatives from authorities, organizations and NGOs that deal with refugees and migrants. Finally we will be assisting in the development of scientific publications to relevant journals if the results allow for that.
The Research Institute on Social Welfare Policy (POLIBIENESTAR) is one of the research institutes at University of Valencia. Well-known internationally, its main research areas are innovation in social technology, technical advising and training in the social policy field.
Polibienestar is made up of an interdisciplinary team led by Jorge Garcés Ferrer, and more than 100 researchers shape the team. They come from University of Valencia and other 7 Spanish universities and three international universities. It has been doing both basic and applied research on the economic, social, political and technical sustainability aspects of welfare systems. Furthermore, Polibienestar has been advising both the Administration and private companies on the planning, design and implementation of social welfare and sustainable resources and policies.
Areas of research: Health and Social policies, Vulnerable groups, Governance and public administrations, Corporate economics, Smart Cities, Tourism.
Oxfam is one of the most important international confederations in the world specializing in humanitarian aid and development projects, consisting of 17 organizations from different countries who work with 3,000 local partners in over 90 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam Italy, which acceded in 2010 to the international confederation of Oxfam, was created by Ucodep, an Italian non-governmental organization, which for over 30 years is fighting to improve the living conditions of thousands of poor people in the world and give them the power and the 'energy to build their own future, to control and direct.
Oxfam Italy has chosen an integrated approach between development programs and emergency interventions, campaigns and educational initiatives to improve the living conditions of thousands of people in the world by allowing them to exercise their rights and to build a decent future.
The Region of Sterea Ellada is the second larger Greek region, located in the centre of the country, with major motorway and railway axes connecting North and South Greece. At North it shares borders with Thessaly, at West with Western Greece and at South with Attica. It is surrounded by the Aegean Sea and the Gulf of Evia at the east and by the Corinthian Gulf at the South.
The Region has a population of 546.870 inhabitants, corresponding to 5.07% of the total population of the country. The 33% of the population in Sterea Ellada is urban, concentrated mainly in the departments of Euvoia (210.210 inhabitants) and Fthiotitda (158.220 inhabitants), the 15% is semi-urban and the 52% is rural.
Sterea Ellada occupies a total area of 15,549 sq. km., corresponding to 11,8% of the total area of Greece and consists of 735,8 million hectares of mountain area, 497,1 million hectares of semi-mountainous area and 322,2 million hectares of lowland area. The two main islands of the Region, Evia and Skyros, are pole of tourist attraction.
Sterea Ellada is the industrial centre of Greece, nevertheless it has rural areas too. It is worth noting that only 3% of the total area is residential. The main mountainous area of Sterea Ellada is formed around its centre. Forests cover the 25% of the total regional area, while 2% is covered by water. The cultivated areas of the region occupy the 26% of total area, while the 43% is used in farming activities. The Region is rich in special and rare ecosystems; 18 special environmental sites of the Region are being protected according to the NATURA 2000 framework, while there are 3 Special Protection Areas. Sterea Ellada is famous for its world-renown hot springs and spa.
Τhe share of the population that is economically active is 33%, from of which 9,4 % works in the primary sector, 51,5% in the secondary sector and 42,1 % in the tertiary sector. The unemployment rate accounts for the 16,1% of the population and lies slightly above the national average. Immigration flows have importantly affected the demography of the region, as the immigrants’ share in the composition of the regional population accounts for 8%, one of the highest in Greece.
Due to favorable conditions and because of its proximity to Attiki, the Region of Sterea Ellada has emerged as one of the industrial centres of Greece with important industrial and manufacturing activities, accounting for the 46% of the regional GDP. Moreover, activites related to the tertiary sector account for the 43% of the regional GDP and gravitate mostly real estate and public services. The tourism sector, on the other hand, counts up only for the 4,4% of the regional GDP and is less developed than the national average, however, it has great potential for further growth due to the region’s natural hot springs and spa (Kamena Vourla, Edipsos), archaeological sites and geographic location.
The agricultural sector counts up only for the 8% percent of the regional GDP% and is estimated to be subject of further decline in the future. Rural activities concentrate in the production of olive oil, wheat, fruits and vegetables, as well as in the breeding of livestock. Numerous agricultural products of the Region have been enlisted in the Protected Designation Origin EU scheme, such as, the Olives of Stylida, Konservolia of Amfissa and Atalanti, Katiki Domokou (goat cheese), Formaela (goat cheese),Fistiki of Ftiotida and Dry Figs of Kimi. The Region interconnects North and South Greece, not only geographically, but also with major infrastructure and motorways. It is crossed by the main road and rail axes in Greece, also included in the wider European Network of Transports. The transport network of the Sterea Ellada is supported by small regional ports, straits and marinas, yet of low capacity but with potential of further development. Moreover, the location of Sterea Ellada in the centre of Greece provides great potential for the development of a strong transportation network.
Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is the oldest university in Sweden and all Nordic countries. It ranks among the world's 100 best universities in several high-profile international rankings. The university has nine faculties with various programmes including more than 40,000 students with international frontline research at nine faculties and a variety of diverse educational choices at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels.
The Department of Sociology at Uppsala University is the oldest department of sociology in Sweden. Its main subjects are Sociology and Social psychology. Undergraduate education is also offered in Sociology.
Verein Multikulturell – Tyrolean Integration Centre is a non-governmental organisation founded in 1993. We aim to enhance the intercultural dialogue and education. Our main objective is to promote the professional, social and cultural integration of migrants. Our association actively promotes the social and professional skills of migrants in collaboration with the government and other state institutions (such as the Chamber of Commerce), job centres, schools as well as social organizations and societies.
Throughout the years, we have gained tremendous experience in designing and leading national as well as international projects or in taking up the active role of a transnational project partner.
The National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCIPD) is a national institution with the status of scientific organization under the Ministry of Health, which aims to develop the scientific foundations of the fight against infectious diseases and methods for its implementation. This determines intensive research regarding ethiology, pathogenesis, immune reactivity, epidemiological characteristics, laboratory diagnostics, treatment and prophylactics of bacterial and viral infections (including nosocomial) and parasitic invasions. NCIPD is the only non-tertiary institution in the country that is accredited since 1999 by the National Agency for Assessment and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) Council of Ministers as a university in the field of infectology with rights to train students and conduct postgraduate training in epidemiology, microbiology, virology, parasitology and immunology and allergy. Long tradition is annually organized dozens of training courses for specialists from home and abroad with several hundred participants.
In NCIPD are all National Reference Laboratory (NRL) in various bacterial, viral and parasitic infections, united in so Laboratory test Complex (LTC), which is only for now in our country accredited by the Bulgarian Accreditation Service (BAS) in 2003 under the European requirements of standard BS ISO EN 17025 for high quality work. 1998 NRL are under constant international external laboratory control of the German accreditation system Instand. NCIPD by national reference laboratories from 1998 held a national external laboratory quality control of laboratory diagnostics performed by all microbiology, virology and parasitology laboratories in the country, with a successful result enables them to conclude contracts with the NHIF.
2007 NCIPD was declared a Collaborating Centre of the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations on epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases and antibiotic resistance with the task of responding to these trends and training of personnel for the countries of South East Europe and Asian countries former USSR. In 2007, the National Inspectorate was set by the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) in Stockholm as a leading responsible national organization etc. "National competent body" in the field of infectious and parasitic diseases. NCIPD, together with the Ministry of Health, performs daily broad anti-epidemic and organizational -metodichna work with highly skilled and expert advice, specialized laboratory diagnostics, organization of workshops, seminars, etc., The issue of specialized scientific and applied scientific journals as Infectology, Problems of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, newsletter and other informational and educational materials.
In NCIPD is performed laboratory and production activities of several original biological preparations for the needs of our healthcare and export: allergenic products for the diagnosis and immunotherapy of allergic diseases, monoclonal antibodies to determine the blood group substances and lymphocyte markers and preparations for the diagnosis of parasitic invasions. They are produced under conditions of Good Practice has been manufactured according to requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia and standard ISO 9001/9000. NCIPD carried out extensive international cooperation in research activities, postgraduate education and anti-surveillance of communicable diseases with WHO, ETSKZ, the Global Fund at the United Nations, European Union programs Phare, Copernicus, Interreg, Tempus, NATO and a number of foreign universities and institutes on a bilateral or multilateral basis.
All exposed convincingly shows the very important and responsible position that occupies NCIPD in national and international health systems and fully corresponds to the motto adopted and implemented daily by its employees: "In the name of science - for the good of the people." NCIPD is the oldest scientific-practical institute in the field of healthcare in Bulgaria. Created in 1881, immediately after the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule, it was the beginning of the modern fight against infectious and parasitic diseases in the country on the basis of the latest achievements of world science. Contributes significantly in this regard the construction and equipment of this building NCIPD with financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation in 1932-1935. Passed more than 125 years of development, won over the years large national and international reputation NCIPD today is a major national unit in the field of health collaborators who develop the scientific foundations and methodological approaches for successful control of communicable diseases - their ethion-pathogenesis , epidemiology, laboratory diagnostics, immunotherapy and specific and non-specific immunization, according to the latest achievements of science and requirements of the WHO and the European Union.
In this regard they have contributed very long tradition, continuity, broad international contacts and many good laboratory facilities in NCIPD, as well as high requirements for specialists working in it. All this makes today NCIPD very authoritative and respected national and international research and applied research institution. Special mention should be made of complex, multidisciplinary approach to solve all scientific and practical problems and tasks in the fight against infectious and parasitic diseases based on close cooperation of specialists from different fields: epidemiologists, microbiologists, virologists, parasitologists, immunologists, chemists, biochemists, veterinarians and others working in the National Inspectorate, which is a guarantee of success.
Production of certain biological products for the diagnosis, treatment and immunization.

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the institute of preventive medicine environmental and occupational health - prolepsis is a civil non for profit organization which was established in 1990 in athens, greece. with a strong belief in health being a fundamental right, prolepsis has undertaken a leading role in the field of public health, by designing and implementing initiatives on various health issues and in different sectors targeting a wide range of audiences, such as children and adolescents, women, senior citizens, migrants and refugees, different types of occupational groups, such as health professionals, as well as policy makers, other ngos and decision makers.
prolepsis institute has initiated and collaborated on a diverse range of public health projects that operate on national, european and international levels. the majority of the implemented initiatives entail multifaceted objectives and activities, including research protocols, critical analysis and literature reviews, epidemiological studies, statistical analysis, development of technical guidance and educative resource materials, training and education of groups/professionals on topics related to preventive medicine as well as collection and dissemination of information. the institute also designs and implements wide scale health promotion programs tackling important health related problems such as obesity, smoking and alcohol.
during the years prolepsis has led or participated in projects and initiatives that deal with migrant and refugee health such as the eu-funded project on the promotion of vaccinations for migrant populations in europe – the promovax project. moreover, prolepsis participated in the “sunia geel” project, which was a response to the need to protect women and children against all forms of violence, focused on domestic violence, in particular within minority groups and migrants population.
prolepsis has also organized the pan-european conference on the “integration of immigrants: good practices in the sectors of health, welfare & social security” in greece (6/2011).
cardet is one of the leading research and training centres in the eastern mediterranean region with global expertise in project design and implementation, project management, training, and e-learning. cardet has completed numerous projects relating to the development of adult and vocational training initiatives in the areas of financial literacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. members of its team and board represent european and international higher education institutions, training centres and international organizations, and have in-depth knowledge of the adult training sector, social justice, e-learning approaches, and social progress.
cardet brings together an international team of experts with decades of global expertise in adult training, capacity building, curriculum development, social entrepreneurship, vocational training, design thinking, innovation, education research, evaluation, and human resource development. members of the cardet team have successfully participated in more than 200 projects in more than 30 countries, several of which were supported by the european commission, the united nations development program, microsoft, the commonwealth of learning, international agencies, and governments from around the world.
the ehesp french school of public health is the leading school of public health in france. ehesp trains top senior public sector, health and social services managers, inspectors and controllers ; it provides postgraduate and doctoral education and conducts research in all major disciplines linked to public health. thus, ehesp offers a unique combination of professional and research based training courses in french and english language and leads a multidisciplinary network of graduate schools.
ninety lecturers, grouped into 4 departments, provide training for senior management in health and welfare services, in a national and international context (training programs for healthcare professionals, masters, post-masters, doctoral degrees and institution-specific diplomas). ehesp also offers certificates and more than 400 “short” training programs both in class setting and through distance learning, as well as training courses tailored to the needs of each facility, that are updated each year in various public health fields. besides, ehesp offers preparatory courses for civil service examinations. the relevance and quality of teaching are an integral part of applied research. research is carried out by 2 joint labs and 2 research teams, 1 environmental health research laboratory (leres), research chairs in partnership and a doctoral network.
the national and kapodistrian university of athens (nkua) is a research-oriented pub-lic university covering a wide spectrum of scientific fields. its vision is to promote excel-lence in education and innovation in research, scholarly and other creative endeavours and also be actively involved with local, national and global communities.
inaugurated in 1837 under the original name “othonian university”, it is the oldest high-er education institution of the modern greek state and the first university in the balkan and eastern mediterranean area. in 1932 it was formally renamed as “the national and kapodistrian university of athens”, a public, self-governed legal entity, under the auspi-ces of the ministry of education, research and religious affairs.
the university consists of eight (8) schools — theology; law; economics and political sciences; philosophy; sciences; health sciences, education, physical education and sport science — and thirty three (33) departments. each department offers one bache-lor’s degree, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
the mission of the nkua is to advance knowledge and education in sciences and arts. in all academic units our researchers and faculty strive for innovation and seek to de-velop the passion for excellence as well as the ability to think critically, to contribute in research and innovation and to public policy-making. internationalization of the univer-sity and its openness towards our stakeholders is key to collaborating effectively with other institutions and organisations - national and international.
the aim at nkua is to maximize the benefits of research by advancing fundamental knowledge and contributing to improved public policy, better health outcomes, economic prosperity, social cohesion, international development, community identity, the arts, cul-ture and the quality of life. research and innovation are integral to academic excellence and a is a priority for the academic community, thus promoting the publication of re-search results in scientific journals, at academic conferences, contribution to books/monographs/chapters in edited volumes and book reviews, etc. nkua collabo-rates with leading university networks, public sector bodies and business sector units – in greece and internationally.
the central union of greek municipalities (kede) is a legal entity of private law representing the first level of self governance in greece (municipalities). it was established in 1927 during the first conference of the mayors of greece.
kede holds its headquarters in the centre of athens and employees 35 persons in a modern building with all the necessary equipment to hold official international meetings. it also has scientific advisory bodies: the hellenic agency of local development and local government (eetaa) / information-training- local development sa (peta) and the institute of local government (ita).
kede also works in the level of its thematic committees that apply for relevant decisions to the administrative board after the discussions held within their framework on several topics concerning local self-governance such as : civil society, employment and social economy, education and youth, health and social caring, insularity and mountain areas policy, institutions and equality, rural development, spatial planning, e-governance, national strategic reference framework 2014-2020 ect.
the registered association ethno-medical centre (ethno-medizinisches zentrum e.v., short: emz) is a german non-profit organization operating nationwide and internationally. the emz aims at connecting people with different professional, cultural and social backgrounds. as a centre of excellence for health and social inclusion, the emz makes healthcare and educational systems more accessible to migrants and refugees. it promotes and supports refugees’, migrant laborers’ and ethnic minorities’ health. it is based in hanover (germany) and was founded in 1989. its members, board and staff are mainly composed of people with migration background, various actors in the sphere of public health, as well as medical research and teaching. its mission is the empowerment and integration of migrants in the fields of health, social affairs, labor and education. the association also consolidates the competence of intercultural actions of institutions and health professionals by providing training, research and publications.
the emz was the first non-governmental organization in germany implementing programmes on migrant and refugee health in the early 1990s, including the first professional community interpreter service in germany. the core activity of the emz is the project “health ¬– with migrants for migrants in europe” (mimi) (see also below). the mimi project is improving migrants’ and refugees’ access to health services by increasing their health literacy and by capacity building in the field of public health. mimi´s key technology for social inclusion includes executive education for intercultural mediators, health campaigns in migrant communities, multilingual health guides to explain health systems, related health topics or healthy life styles, networking and evaluation. it is conducted in more than 15 languages and has been implemented in more than 70 cities throughout europe. the project was subject to a who case study and won various awards (e.g. future award, sustainability award, prevention award and quality award, european health award in 2015).
the emz and its work is funded by local and governmental authorities like the german health ministry, the ministry for social affairs, health and equality of lower saxony, the city and region of hanover, the bavarian state ministry for health and care, the schleswig- holstein ministry for social affairs and health, and the free and hanseatic city of hamburg. furthermore, it receives funding by health insurance funds (“bkk betriebskrankenkassen” – federal association for the statutory health insurers), the german pension insurance and by several private companies and foundations. from 2008-2011 the emz was leading partner of the eahc project aids&mobility europe.
kopin works for human rights and children’s rights with the aim to empower its beneficiaries as key agents for social change and advancement. it is a hybrid, operating in three interconnected fields: international sustainable development cooperation, refugee support and education.
set up 16 years ago, it is one of the few professional ngos working in the human rights field in malta. it is supervised by a board of five members, managed by an executive team, has five employees and around 20 volunteers and interns.
kopin’s team is made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds providing an innovative package of services – kopin supports marginalised communities where other institutions struggle and provides its services in a sustainable way, is a main provider of development education in malta and one of the few maltese entities focusing on children’s rights. the organisation is a partner of over 100 institutions in malta, across europe and east africa, ranging from ngos to ministries, local authorities, universities and international organisations. kopin envisions a global and inclusive society, where citizens are equally empowered to contribute to a world that is free of poverty and any other forms of injustice.
monitoring political processes and engaging in policy dialogue with decision makers to influence the debate on maltese and european policies related to development, migration and children’s rights.
kopin is legally registered with the office of the commissioner for voluntary organisations (vo/0200).
ekepy’s areas of intervention are, in a few words, crisis management in the health sector, accidents and devastations, pre-hospital health care, in-hospital health care, primary care.
after the recent refugee crisis, ekepy has been named as the main public body that coordinates all health care units and ngos, in every official or unofficial refugee camp all over greece.
nahoc will contribute in the dissemination strategy by offering to the consortium to benefit from the organization of continuous targeted meetings under the auspices of the greek ministry of health. these meetings will include presidents and directors from all health sector organizations (health regions, public hospitals, private sector’s hospitals and medical schools & universities) and also representatives from authorities, organizations and ngos that deal with refugees and migrants. finally we will be assisting in the development of scientific publications to relevant journals if the results allow for that.
the research institute on social welfare policy (polibienestar) is one of the research institutes at university of valencia. well-known internationally, its main research areas are innovation in social technology, technical advising and training in the social policy field.
polibienestar is made up of an interdisciplinary team led by jorge garcés ferrer, and more than 100 researchers shape the team. they come from university of valencia and other 7 spanish universities and three international universities. it has been doing both basic and applied research on the economic, social, political and technical sustainability aspects of welfare systems. furthermore, polibienestar has been advising both the administration and private companies on the planning, design and implementation of social welfare and sustainable resources and policies.
areas of research: health and social policies, vulnerable groups, governance and public administrations, corporate economics, smart cities, tourism.
oxfam is one of the most important international confederations in the world specializing in humanitarian aid and development projects, consisting of 17 organizations from different countries who work with 3,000 local partners in over 90 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. oxfam italy, which acceded in 2010 to the international confederation of oxfam, was created by ucodep, an italian non-governmental organization, which for over 30 years is fighting to improve the living conditions of thousands of poor people in the world and give them the power and the 'energy to build their own future, to control and direct.
oxfam italy has chosen an integrated approach between development programs and emergency interventions, campaigns and educational initiatives to improve the living conditions of thousands of people in the world by allowing them to exercise their rights and to build a decent future.
the region of sterea ellada is the second larger greek region, located in the centre of the country, with major motorway and railway axes connecting north and south greece. at north it shares borders with thessaly, at west with western greece and at south with attica. it is surrounded by the aegean sea and the gulf of evia at the east and by the corinthian gulf at the south.
the region has a population of 546.870 inhabitants, corresponding to 5.07% of the total population of the country. the 33% of the population in sterea ellada is urban, concentrated mainly in the departments of euvoia (210.210 inhabitants) and fthiotitda (158.220 inhabitants), the 15% is semi-urban and the 52% is rural.
sterea ellada occupies a total area of 15,549 sq. km., corresponding to 11,8% of the total area of greece and consists of 735,8 million hectares of mountain area, 497,1 million hectares of semi-mountainous area and 322,2 million hectares of lowland area. the two main islands of the region, evia and skyros, are pole of tourist attraction.
sterea ellada is the industrial centre of greece, nevertheless it has rural areas too. it is worth noting that only 3% of the total area is residential. the main mountainous area of sterea ellada is formed around its centre. forests cover the 25% of the total regional area, while 2% is covered by water. the cultivated areas of the region occupy the 26% of total area, while the 43% is used in farming activities. the region is rich in special and rare ecosystems; 18 special environmental sites of the region are being protected according to the natura 2000 framework, while there are 3 special protection areas. sterea ellada is famous for its world-renown hot springs and spa.
τhe share of the population that is economically active is 33%, from of which 9,4 % works in the primary sector, 51,5% in the secondary sector and 42,1 % in the tertiary sector. the unemployment rate accounts for the 16,1% of the population and lies slightly above the national average. immigration flows have importantly affected the demography of the region, as the immigrants’ share in the composition of the regional population accounts for 8%, one of the highest in greece.
due to favorable conditions and because of its proximity to attiki, the region of sterea ellada has emerged as one of the industrial centres of greece with important industrial and manufacturing activities, accounting for the 46% of the regional gdp. moreover, activites related to the tertiary sector account for the 43% of the regional gdp and gravitate mostly real estate and public services. the tourism sector, on the other hand, counts up only for the 4,4% of the regional gdp and is less developed than the national average, however, it has great potential for further growth due to the region’s natural hot springs and spa (kamena vourla, edipsos), archaeological sites and geographic location.
the agricultural sector counts up only for the 8% percent of the regional gdp% and is estimated to be subject of further decline in the future. rural activities concentrate in the production of olive oil, wheat, fruits and vegetables, as well as in the breeding of livestock. numerous agricultural products of the region have been enlisted in the protected designation origin eu scheme, such as, the olives of stylida, konservolia of amfissa and atalanti, katiki domokou (goat cheese), formaela (goat cheese),fistiki of ftiotida and dry figs of kimi. the region interconnects north and south greece, not only geographically, but also with major infrastructure and motorways. it is crossed by the main road and rail axes in greece, also included in the wider european network of transports. the transport network of the sterea ellada is supported by small regional ports, straits and marinas, yet of low capacity but with potential of further development. moreover, the location of sterea ellada in the centre of greece provides great potential for the development of a strong transportation network.
uppsala university, founded in 1477, is the oldest university in sweden and all nordic countries. it ranks among the world's 100 best universities in several high-profile international rankings. the university has nine faculties with various programmes including more than 40,000 students with international frontline research at nine faculties and a variety of diverse educational choices at bachelor’s, master’s and phd levels.
the department of sociology at uppsala university is the oldest department of sociology in sweden. its main subjects are sociology and social psychology. undergraduate education is also offered in sociology.
verein multikulturell – tyrolean integration centre is a non-governmental organisation founded in 1993. we aim to enhance the intercultural dialogue and education. our main objective is to promote the professional, social and cultural integration of migrants. our association actively promotes the social and professional skills of migrants in collaboration with the government and other state institutions (such as the chamber of commerce), job centres, schools as well as social organizations and societies.
throughout the years, we have gained tremendous experience in designing and leading national as well as international projects or in taking up the active role of a transnational project partner.
the national center for infectious and parasitic diseases (ncipd) is a national institution with the status of scientific organization under the ministry of health, which aims to develop the scientific foundations of the fight against infectious diseases and methods for its implementation. this determines intensive research regarding ethiology, pathogenesis, immune reactivity, epidemiological characteristics, laboratory diagnostics, treatment and prophylactics of bacterial and viral infections (including nosocomial) and parasitic invasions. ncipd is the only non-tertiary institution in the country that is accredited since 1999 by the national agency for assessment and accreditation agency (neaa) council of ministers as a university in the field of infectology with rights to train students and conduct postgraduate training in epidemiology, microbiology, virology, parasitology and immunology and allergy. long tradition is annually organized dozens of training courses for specialists from home and abroad with several hundred participants.
in ncipd are all national reference laboratory (nrl) in various bacterial, viral and parasitic infections, united in so laboratory test complex (ltc), which is only for now in our country accredited by the bulgarian accreditation service (bas) in 2003 under the european requirements of standard bs iso en 17025 for high quality work. 1998 nrl are under constant international external laboratory control of the german accreditation system instand. ncipd by national reference laboratories from 1998 held a national external laboratory quality control of laboratory diagnostics performed by all microbiology, virology and parasitology laboratories in the country, with a successful result enables them to conclude contracts with the nhif.
2007 ncipd was declared a collaborating centre of the world health organization (who) of the united nations on epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases and antibiotic resistance with the task of responding to these trends and training of personnel for the countries of south east europe and asian countries former ussr. in 2007, the national inspectorate was set by the european centre for disease control (ecdc) in stockholm as a leading responsible national organization etc. "national competent body" in the field of infectious and parasitic diseases. ncipd, together with the ministry of health, performs daily broad anti-epidemic and organizational -metodichna work with highly skilled and expert advice, specialized laboratory diagnostics, organization of workshops, seminars, etc., the issue of specialized scientific and applied scientific journals as infectology, problems of infectious and parasitic diseases, newsletter and other informational and educational materials.
in ncipd is performed laboratory and production activities of several original biological preparations for the needs of our healthcare and export: allergenic products for the diagnosis and immunotherapy of allergic diseases, monoclonal antibodies to determine the blood group substances and lymphocyte markers and preparations for the diagnosis of parasitic invasions. they are produced under conditions of good practice has been manufactured according to requirements of the european pharmacopoeia and standard iso 9001/9000. ncipd carried out extensive international cooperation in research activities, postgraduate education and anti-surveillance of communicable diseases with who, etskz, the global fund at the united nations, european union programs phare, copernicus, interreg, tempus, nato and a number of foreign universities and institutes on a bilateral or multilateral basis.
all exposed convincingly shows the very important and responsible position that occupies ncipd in national and international health systems and fully corresponds to the motto adopted and implemented daily by its employees: "in the name of science - for the good of the people." ncipd is the oldest scientific-practical institute in the field of healthcare in bulgaria. created in 1881, immediately after the liberation of bulgaria from ottoman rule, it was the beginning of the modern fight against infectious and parasitic diseases in the country on the basis of the latest achievements of world science. contributes significantly in this regard the construction and equipment of this building ncipd with financial support from the rockefeller foundation in 1932-1935. passed more than 125 years of development, won over the years large national and international reputation ncipd today is a major national unit in the field of health collaborators who develop the scientific foundations and methodological approaches for successful control of communicable diseases - their ethion-pathogenesis , epidemiology, laboratory diagnostics, immunotherapy and specific and non-specific immunization, according to the latest achievements of science and requirements of the who and the european union.
in this regard they have contributed very long tradition, continuity, broad international contacts and many good laboratory facilities in ncipd, as well as high requirements for specialists working in it. all this makes today ncipd very authoritative and respected national and international research and applied research institution. special mention should be made of complex, multidisciplinary approach to solve all scientific and practical problems and tasks in the fight against infectious and parasitic diseases based on close cooperation of specialists from different fields: epidemiologists, microbiologists, virologists, parasitologists, immunologists, chemists, biochemists, veterinarians and others working in the national inspectorate, which is a guarantee of success.
production of certain biological products for the diagnosis, treatment and immunization.


text: I was watching TV with Devin the other day and we were watching some of the filler programing between shows on PBS. We don't have cable so the only kids shows the kids can watch outside of Saturday morning is on PBS and TVO. Rather than have commercials these networks show these short 2 minute filler … Continue reading Humanism on PBS?

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osk@rbiddl3 lovely. Im very happy I stumbled over this by accident Favorite track: The Longest Road.
Gal Leshem A display of different mellow moments. Favorite track: Clouds.
Aaron What an inspired session. This is beautiful, timeless music. Would love to hear more from this group.

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osk@rbiddl3 lovely. im very happy i stumbled over this by accident favorite track: the longest road.
gal leshem a display of different mellow moments. favorite track: clouds.
aaron what an inspired session. this is beautiful, timeless music. would love to hear more from this group.


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Hot Mess to Mindful Mom is a new book written by Ali Katz. It provided me with what I believe every mom is searching for. I have been on a journey to discover who I am as a mom and how to be a present and mindful mom from the day my first daughter was born. At age 48, now a mom of three teenager daughters, I am still on that journey and always searching for ways to simplify and appreciate the time I spend with them. Ali Katz has given me valuable tips and direction that I can use as I continue my journey.
This book focuses on ways for a mom to explore herself and take care of herself in order to find balance and give her best self to her own children. By using certain tips and principles, through meditation, personal experiences and simple acts of kindness to name a few details in the book, Hot Mess to Mindful Mom enabled me to become even more realistic and mindful.
By relating to some of Ali’s experiences I felt engaged with her like I was having a personal conversation with a fellow mom. She is very forthcoming and helpful in showing me new ways to explore something deeper. I truly believe she gave me valuable information and techniques that I can use to strengthen myself as a mom.
I was familiar with many challenges Ali faced on her own journey and she was able to fill me with great advice and help. Ali expresses so openly how she has learned to be grateful and forgiving. This allowed her and will allow other moms to overcome fears and doubts and to become happier, which in turn, helps them become better moms.
As shown in the book, every mom is on a journey from the day the child arrives and never ends. Ali Katz, in her book a Hot Mess to a Mindful Mom, we get to experience her journey and learn, as she did, how to grow deeper in ourselves and become a little bit better each and every day in order to enjoy the simple times with our children and spread our happiness to them.
Hot Mess to Mindful Mom is available at amazon.com.
This guest post is by Kelley Beckham.

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hot mess to mindful mom is a new book written by ali katz. it provided me with what i believe every mom is searching for. i have been on a journey to discover who i am as a mom and how to be a present and mindful mom from the day my first daughter was born. at age 48, now a mom of three teenager daughters, i am still on that journey and always searching for ways to simplify and appreciate the time i spend with them. ali katz has given me valuable tips and direction that i can use as i continue my journey.
this book focuses on ways for a mom to explore herself and take care of herself in order to find balance and give her best self to her own children. by using certain tips and principles, through meditation, personal experiences and simple acts of kindness to name a few details in the book, hot mess to mindful mom enabled me to become even more realistic and mindful.
by relating to some of ali’s experiences i felt engaged with her like i was having a personal conversation with a fellow mom. she is very forthcoming and helpful in showing me new ways to explore something deeper. i truly believe she gave me valuable information and techniques that i can use to strengthen myself as a mom.
i was familiar with many challenges ali faced on her own journey and she was able to fill me with great advice and help. ali expresses so openly how she has learned to be grateful and forgiving. this allowed her and will allow other moms to overcome fears and doubts and to become happier, which in turn, helps them become better moms.
as shown in the book, every mom is on a journey from the day the child arrives and never ends. ali katz, in her book a hot mess to a mindful mom, we get to experience her journey and learn, as she did, how to grow deeper in ourselves and become a little bit better each and every day in order to enjoy the simple times with our children and spread our happiness to them.
hot mess to mindful mom is available at amazon.com.
this guest post is by kelley beckham.


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The Telemetry Distribution Board is a very useful addition when you have multiple devices to connect to your telemetry output, with this distribution board you can separate RX/TX signals between multiple devices like Minim OSD, IO Board, Radio modems etc. The Telemetry Board connects to your MAVLink (ArduPilot Mega) capable Flight Controller and you can easily connect several devices without having the problems of splicing and soldering the wires together.
The Telemetry Distribution Board has IN / OUT connectors as DF13-5P and 3 x 4 pin headers. If you have OSD and or IO Board connected and no telemetry modem, you can leave small jumper on. If you have OSD and or IO Board and telemetry modem connected, take out jumper to have normal operation on telemetry modems.
1 x Assembled jD-Telemetry board.
1 x 10cm extension cable.

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the telemetry distribution board is a very useful addition when you have multiple devices to connect to your telemetry output, with this distribution board you can separate rx/tx signals between multiple devices like minim osd, io board, radio modems etc. the telemetry board connects to your mavlink (ardupilot mega) capable flight controller and you can easily connect several devices without having the problems of splicing and soldering the wires together.
the telemetry distribution board has in / out connectors as df13-5p and 3 x 4 pin headers. if you have osd and or io board connected and no telemetry modem, you can leave small jumper on. if you have osd and or io board and telemetry modem connected, take out jumper to have normal operation on telemetry modems.
1 x assembled jd-telemetry board.
1 x 10cm extension cable.


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Create a solid foundation for your outfit with the Building Blocks Oval Gold Earrings! A texture gold metal oval shape. Earrings measure 1.5" long.
Long Hoop at the back.

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create a solid foundation for your outfit with the building blocks oval gold earrings! a texture gold metal oval shape. earrings measure 1.5" long.
long hoop at the back.


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Every quarter we will be publishing the winning and highly commended Flash Fiction entries in our Short Fiction section.
Please see below for further details on the awards, general criteria, judges, and the submission link.
Following a conversation with Kit de Waal (interview with TSS here), we are happy to announce that submission fees for the Flash Fiction 400 competition will be waived for any writers from marginalised and disadvantaged communities, or anyone suffering from economic hardship. For further details please click here.
Results: longlist announced mid-April. Winners and Highly Commended in late April / early May.
Highly Commended: Up to five further flash fictions will be highly commended and published online. They will also receive £25 each.
All 1st place winners will be nominated for the Best Small Fiction Awards.
All winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be published in a chapboook within 12 months of the spring competition.
All winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be interviewed, by TSS Publishing, about their flash fiction and their writing more generally.
Please read through the Terms and Conditions before submitting.IMPORTANT: Due to the volume of submissions, we do not have the capability to email entrants individually regarding results. Please sign up to our newsletter (right sidebar) to keep up to date with competition news, or check the website directly.
Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with news of competitions, results, and more.
Elisabeth Ingram Wallace lives in Scotland, and her writing is published in SmokeLong Quarterly, Atticus Review, Flash Frontier, and the Bath Flash Fiction Award anthologies. A finalist for The Best Small Fictions 2018, she has a Scottish Book Trust ‘New Writers Award’, a Dewar Arts Award, and won ‘Writing the Future 2017’. She studied English as a mature student at Oxford University, and has a Creative Writing M.Litt. with Distinction from the University of Glasgow. She also won the TSS Flash 400 summer competition with her Flash ‘Space Hopped’ . You can find her on Twitter @ingram_wallace or on her website here.

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every quarter we will be publishing the winning and highly commended flash fiction entries in our short fiction section.
please see below for further details on the awards, general criteria, judges, and the submission link.
following a conversation with kit de waal (interview with tss here), we are happy to announce that submission fees for the flash fiction 400 competition will be waived for any writers from marginalised and disadvantaged communities, or anyone suffering from economic hardship. for further details please click here.
results: longlist announced mid-april. winners and highly commended in late april / early may.
highly commended: up to five further flash fictions will be highly commended and published online. they will also receive £25 each.
all 1st place winners will be nominated for the best small fiction awards.
all winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be published in a chapboook within 12 months of the spring competition.
all winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be interviewed, by tss publishing, about their flash fiction and their writing more generally.
please read through the terms and conditions before submitting.important: due to the volume of submissions, we do not have the capability to email entrants individually regarding results. please sign up to our newsletter (right sidebar) to keep up to date with competition news, or check the website directly.
sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with news of competitions, results, and more.
elisabeth ingram wallace lives in scotland, and her writing is published in smokelong quarterly, atticus review, flash frontier, and the bath flash fiction award anthologies. a finalist for the best small fictions 2018, she has a scottish book trust ‘new writers award’, a dewar arts award, and won ‘writing the future 2017’. she studied english as a mature student at oxford university, and has a creative writing m.litt. with distinction from the university of glasgow. she also won the tss flash 400 summer competition with her flash ‘space hopped’ . you can find her on twitter @ingram_wallace or on her website here.


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The Duplicates by VIN report shows invoices that have both the same VIN and the same service, so that you can see if any service was done for the same vehicle more than once.
Note By default, the period within which invoices with the same VIN and service are reported is 120 days; however, you can change the reporting period.
On the Company tab, click Company Info; on the Company Settings tab, click the Duplicates by VIN History box, and then click the appropriate period from one month to one year.
To generate the Duplicates by VIN report, in the Search pane, enter the appropriate filter settings, and then click Find.
Area/Team allows searching duplicates in invoices created by employees from a particular team.
Client allows searching duplicates in invoices created for a particular client.
Date From and Date To defines the period within which the searched invoices were created.
Exclude Exported defines whether invoices with the Exported status must be removed from search results.
Click the Export icon on the toolbar to export the report to PDF, MS Word, MS Excel, CSV, or TIFF file.
Click the Next Page icon on the toolbar to show the next page of the report.
Click the Previous Page icon on the toolbar to show the previous page of the report.
Click the First Page icon on the toolbar to show the first page of the report.
Click the Back icon on the toolbar to return to the main report if you clicked a link in the report to view subsets of the report data.
Invoice # lets you click the link to show invoice printout.
Status shows the current status of invoice.
Date shows the date when invoice was created.
Tech Codes shows employee Accounting ID.
Invoice $ shows invoice amount.
Tip You can also see invoices with duplicates by VIN on the Invoices page.
On the Operations tab, click Invoices; and then click the by VIN link in the Duplicates column next to the appropriate invoice.

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the duplicates by vin report shows invoices that have both the same vin and the same service, so that you can see if any service was done for the same vehicle more than once.
note by default, the period within which invoices with the same vin and service are reported is 120 days; however, you can change the reporting period.
on the company tab, click company info; on the company settings tab, click the duplicates by vin history box, and then click the appropriate period from one month to one year.
to generate the duplicates by vin report, in the search pane, enter the appropriate filter settings, and then click find.
area/team allows searching duplicates in invoices created by employees from a particular team.
client allows searching duplicates in invoices created for a particular client.
date from and date to defines the period within which the searched invoices were created.
exclude exported defines whether invoices with the exported status must be removed from search results.
click the export icon on the toolbar to export the report to pdf, ms word, ms excel, csv, or tiff file.
click the next page icon on the toolbar to show the next page of the report.
click the previous page icon on the toolbar to show the previous page of the report.
click the first page icon on the toolbar to show the first page of the report.
click the back icon on the toolbar to return to the main report if you clicked a link in the report to view subsets of the report data.
invoice # lets you click the link to show invoice printout.
status shows the current status of invoice.
date shows the date when invoice was created.
tech codes shows employee accounting id.
invoice $ shows invoice amount.
tip you can also see invoices with duplicates by vin on the invoices page.
on the operations tab, click invoices; and then click the by vin link in the duplicates column next to the appropriate invoice.


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filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals. On completion proceed to hotel.
After breakfast climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
Day 4: Kandy After breakfast proceed to Kandy enroute visiting a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration. Check in Hotel. Afternoon do a city tour of Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts and crafts center, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Thereafter witness a Cultural show.
After breakfast proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. This Botanical Garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya enroute visiting a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you could observe all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Thereafter continue to Nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka s most popular hill resort. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka s tea country producing a significant share of the world’s best tea. Sri Lanka s highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara-Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia.
After breakfast proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala. Check in Hotel in Colombo. Afternoon do a city tour of Colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)- an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China, and the Dutch Museum.
Return Economy class ticket on Qatar Airways on “W” booking Class: Beirut / Doha / Colombo / Doha / Beirut.

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filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals. on completion proceed to hotel.
after breakfast climb the 5th century sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by king kashyapa (477-495 ad). the 'lion rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. the rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'heavenly maidens' of sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. these frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
day 4: kandy after breakfast proceed to kandy enroute visiting a spice garden in matale to see different spices for which sri lanka is famous for. here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. witness a cookery demonstration. check in hotel. afternoon do a city tour of kandy. kandy was the last capital of the sri lankan kings which is a world heritage site. the name "kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. drive around the kandy lake built by the last sinhala king, sri wickrama rajasinghe in 1798. visit the kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts center, a gem museum and a lapidary. also visit the temple of the tooth relic in kandy. thereafter witness a cultural show.
after breakfast proceed to peradeniya botanical gardens. this botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a sinhala king and was expanded by the british. it is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. proceed to nuwara eliya enroute visiting a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. here you could observe all about the process of manufacturing tea. you can also see how tea is graded. taste a cup of pure ceylon tea in the factory. thereafter continue to nuwara eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is sri lanka s most popular hill resort. nuwara eliya is also the heart of sri lanka s tea country producing a significant share of the world’s best tea. sri lanka s highest mountain pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. nuwara-eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in south asia.
after breakfast proceed to colombo via kitulgala. check in hotel in colombo. afternoon do a city tour of colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. other places of interest are the pettah bazaar, a hindu and a buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the colombo museum, the bandaranaike memorial international conference hall (bmich)- an outright gift to sri lanka from the people's republic of china, and the dutch museum.
return economy class ticket on qatar airways on “w” booking class: beirut / doha / colombo / doha / beirut.


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Copyrighted works of writing, art, or music.
Trademarked brand names and logos.
The trade dress of your business, which includes unique visual aspects of your website as well as products, packaging, and even building architecture.
Trade secrets, including proprietary processes and methods, algorithms, patterns, client lists … any information you would closely guard to keep it out of the hands of competitors.
Do you know the value of your intellectual property? If you really think about the scope of your business, you probably have more intellectual property than you first thought. List your most important IP assets, and ask yourself two questions. First, do I have sufficient protections in place, given the value of this IP? Second, how much am I willing to spend to defend this IP? If a competitor should infringe on your intellectual property rights, you will want to react quickly to avoid potential losses and to collect compensation for any financial damage that may have already occurred. At the same time, you need to take a cost-effective approach to protecting your IP, considering the financial investment and future revenue at stake.
No longer is it necessary for one to key-in a password of letters and numbers in order to gain access to computers, smartphones, or other electronically-secured information. The use of one’s facial features, fingerprints, and even their iris for electronic security purposes is becoming more common, yet concerns pertaining to personal privacy and use of stored information is now facing legal challenges.
More and more companies recognize the value of using the Internet to grow and strengthen their business. Whether for communications, marketing, e-commerce, research, or other purposes, online activity among employees and customers has expanded exponentially. However, with this growth comes the increased threat to information moving along or stored by electronic means.
Hand-held devices have taken on an increased presence among business operations throughout a variety of industries. From tracking inventory to recording important statistics and other real-time data, the threat to the information stored on these devices is no less real. This may complicate matters for cyber professionals charged with protecting intellectual property.

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copyrighted works of writing, art, or music.
trademarked brand names and logos.
the trade dress of your business, which includes unique visual aspects of your website as well as products, packaging, and even building architecture.
trade secrets, including proprietary processes and methods, algorithms, patterns, client lists … any information you would closely guard to keep it out of the hands of competitors.
do you know the value of your intellectual property? if you really think about the scope of your business, you probably have more intellectual property than you first thought. list your most important ip assets, and ask yourself two questions. first, do i have sufficient protections in place, given the value of this ip? second, how much am i willing to spend to defend this ip? if a competitor should infringe on your intellectual property rights, you will want to react quickly to avoid potential losses and to collect compensation for any financial damage that may have already occurred. at the same time, you need to take a cost-effective approach to protecting your ip, considering the financial investment and future revenue at stake.
no longer is it necessary for one to key-in a password of letters and numbers in order to gain access to computers, smartphones, or other electronically-secured information. the use of one’s facial features, fingerprints, and even their iris for electronic security purposes is becoming more common, yet concerns pertaining to personal privacy and use of stored information is now facing legal challenges.
more and more companies recognize the value of using the internet to grow and strengthen their business. whether for communications, marketing, e-commerce, research, or other purposes, online activity among employees and customers has expanded exponentially. however, with this growth comes the increased threat to information moving along or stored by electronic means.
hand-held devices have taken on an increased presence among business operations throughout a variety of industries. from tracking inventory to recording important statistics and other real-time data, the threat to the information stored on these devices is no less real. this may complicate matters for cyber professionals charged with protecting intellectual property.


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Consider using a buying agent. Estate agents always act in the interest of the seller, because the more money they get for a property, the higher their commission payment. A buying agent can act on your behalf and make sure that you acquire your dream property for the cheapest possible price.
If you are a first time home buyer, it is a good idea to not see more then six or seven homes at a time. It might be tempting to try to see more at once, however, if you do see to many then it will make it tough for you to take it all in. It will also make it to hard to remember everything.

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consider using a buying agent. estate agents always act in the interest of the seller, because the more money they get for a property, the higher their commission payment. a buying agent can act on your behalf and make sure that you acquire your dream property for the cheapest possible price.
if you are a first time home buyer, it is a good idea to not see more then six or seven homes at a time. it might be tempting to try to see more at once, however, if you do see to many then it will make it tough for you to take it all in. it will also make it to hard to remember everything.


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Last night I did something that you guys have been telling me to do for a LOOONG time.
I ordered Chipotle* for supper. *Am I the only one who pronounces it like Chee-poe-tull in their head…and maybe sometimes out loud?
I utilized their online ordering system, making a special note that requested they change their gloves before making my meal.
My meal: Burrito bowl with chicken, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
1/2 for lunch today; 1/2 for supper last night.
Since I was eating it at home I took the opportunity to skip the sour cream and add my own heaping serving of 0% Fat Plain Greek Yogurt.
And when it comes to Chobani, a heap is better than a dollop!
- The SPEED! That food was ready fast!
I have two beefs with Chipotle.
#1: I would LOVE a brown rice option. I know this would bring a little bit of a nuttiness into the flavor profile, but I would love it as an option.
#2: What the heck!!!! is going on with your chips?!?!?!
I checked the nutrition facts before ordering and found a very disturbing fact.
FIVE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY CALORIES! Woah Nelly.
And don’t be fooled by that bag! The chips started where the crease is, just above the word Chips.
I did allow myself eight chips, and I am convinced that they are laced with crack. Or at least lard, which is sort of my crack. They were tasty but not tasty enough for nearly half of my daily calories allowance!!!
GUESS how many calories are in 4 tablespoons of the Chipotle vinaigrette?!
Award Winning Recipe: Gluten Free!
How many ways can you top a chicken?

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last night i did something that you guys have been telling me to do for a looong time.
i ordered chipotle* for supper. *am i the only one who pronounces it like chee-poe-tull in their head…and maybe sometimes out loud?
i utilized their online ordering system, making a special note that requested they change their gloves before making my meal.
my meal: burrito bowl with chicken, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
1/2 for lunch today; 1/2 for supper last night.
since i was eating it at home i took the opportunity to skip the sour cream and add my own heaping serving of 0% fat plain greek yogurt.
and when it comes to chobani, a heap is better than a dollop!
- the speed! that food was ready fast!
i have two beefs with chipotle.
#1: i would love a brown rice option. i know this would bring a little bit of a nuttiness into the flavor profile, but i would love it as an option.
#2: what the heck!!!! is going on with your chips?!?!?!
i checked the nutrition facts before ordering and found a very disturbing fact.
five hundred and seventy calories! woah nelly.
and don’t be fooled by that bag! the chips started where the crease is, just above the word chips.
i did allow myself eight chips, and i am convinced that they are laced with crack. or at least lard, which is sort of my crack. they were tasty but not tasty enough for nearly half of my daily calories allowance!!!
guess how many calories are in 4 tablespoons of the chipotle vinaigrette?!
award winning recipe: gluten free!
how many ways can you top a chicken?


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Show of hands for everyone that's been confused by the relationship between Wes and Annalise on How to Get Away with Murder . Since the first episode of the series, Annalise has taken a liking to Wes and no one knows why. Is Wes Annalise's son? Is Annalise attracted to Wes? A lot of theories have been thrown out into the ring. On Thursday's episode of HTGAWM, Annalise told Eve "it's him" when speaking about Wes, so basically I'm taking that as a big thumbs up on the mother/son relationship, even though that seems too easy for a show this convoluted.
During an intimate scene between Eve and Annalise, who go way back, Eve questions why Annalise is protecting Wes, who is just a student. Annalise tells Eve that Wes is not just some student. "It's him," Annalise tells Eve, who immediately knows what she's talking about. You know who doesn't know what she's talking about? Me. And everyone else in this world who is too emotionally and mentally invested in this god forsaken show.
Eve tells Annalise that she is a very good person, making it seem like whatever secret correlation Wes and Annalise have has caused distress on Annalise. So all signs point to Wes being Annalise's son. But, how does that fit into Wes' life timeline? We know that Wes had a rough start as a kid. He didn't have a father in his life and his mother killed herself when he was a young teen, but what if Annalise's connection to Wes comes before all of that?
One Reddit user believes that Annalise could be Wes' biological mother, but gave him up for adoption as a baby because she got pregnant at a high point in her career where she didn't want to take care of a baby. Now, she brought him back into her life the only way Annalise Keating knows how (manipulation, power, etc.) and is finally being the mother figure she never got to be for him. It's a stretch, but it's also possible with the few clues we have been given.
My only concern with the mother theory is that it almost seems too easy. For a while, people have been speculating that Wes and Annalise are related. Hell, I think one of the other students made a joke about it at one point. Because of this, I'm not sure if the producers would write in such an expected storyline. They're so good at steering their viewers one way with bait, and then switching directions at the last second. What if we are only on the bait part, and we're still waiting for the switch?

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show of hands for everyone that's been confused by the relationship between wes and annalise on how to get away with murder . since the first episode of the series, annalise has taken a liking to wes and no one knows why. is wes annalise's son? is annalise attracted to wes? a lot of theories have been thrown out into the ring. on thursday's episode of htgawm, annalise told eve "it's him" when speaking about wes, so basically i'm taking that as a big thumbs up on the mother/son relationship, even though that seems too easy for a show this convoluted.
during an intimate scene between eve and annalise, who go way back, eve questions why annalise is protecting wes, who is just a student. annalise tells eve that wes is not just some student. "it's him," annalise tells eve, who immediately knows what she's talking about. you know who doesn't know what she's talking about? me. and everyone else in this world who is too emotionally and mentally invested in this god forsaken show.
eve tells annalise that she is a very good person, making it seem like whatever secret correlation wes and annalise have has caused distress on annalise. so all signs point to wes being annalise's son. but, how does that fit into wes' life timeline? we know that wes had a rough start as a kid. he didn't have a father in his life and his mother killed herself when he was a young teen, but what if annalise's connection to wes comes before all of that?
one reddit user believes that annalise could be wes' biological mother, but gave him up for adoption as a baby because she got pregnant at a high point in her career where she didn't want to take care of a baby. now, she brought him back into her life the only way annalise keating knows how (manipulation, power, etc.) and is finally being the mother figure she never got to be for him. it's a stretch, but it's also possible with the few clues we have been given.
my only concern with the mother theory is that it almost seems too easy. for a while, people have been speculating that wes and annalise are related. hell, i think one of the other students made a joke about it at one point. because of this, i'm not sure if the producers would write in such an expected storyline. they're so good at steering their viewers one way with bait, and then switching directions at the last second. what if we are only on the bait part, and we're still waiting for the switch?


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please take a few minutes and contact us by filling out the form below to so we can get your next one of a kind custom guided fishing expedition started!!
a group of more than 2 anglers may require additional guides. one guide for every 2 additional anglers.
muskybasswalleyenorthern pikepanfish (crappie,bluegill, perch)multi-speciesfamily outing multi-speciescorporate outingnot sure?


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Cesspool and sewer problems are dreaded by homeowners everywhere, but with the proper support and maintenance, things don't have to reach critical mass - Help! Cesspool & Sewer Service of Long Island are experts in ensuring that your cesspool worries are taken care of in a discreet and professional manner. Help! offers a variety of services including chemical treatments, aeration, cleaning services, plumbing services, and more - from basic upkeep to emergency servicing, Help! is here to make sure that the job gets done quickly and efficiently.
For over 30 years, Help! Cesspool & Sewer Service has been providing homes and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk with high quality services and impeccable customer assistance, which is why after three decades, Long islanders still turn to them for all of their cesspool and sewer maintenance needs. Whether you're in need of emergency service, or you simply are looking to schedule regular maintenance for your Cesspool or Sewer System, give Help! a call today.
Our cesspool was starting to have some issues and we were getting worried about our drinking water. This was the company we called in to have a look at things. They got it back into working order again, and we were very relieved. I gather that a lot of homes in the area have problems like ours. It was even in the headlines the other day for Suffolk county. Don't take risks with your drinking water. These people can help you too.

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cesspool and sewer problems are dreaded by homeowners everywhere, but with the proper support and maintenance, things don't have to reach critical mass - help! cesspool & sewer service of long island are experts in ensuring that your cesspool worries are taken care of in a discreet and professional manner. help! offers a variety of services including chemical treatments, aeration, cleaning services, plumbing services, and more - from basic upkeep to emergency servicing, help! is here to make sure that the job gets done quickly and efficiently.
for over 30 years, help! cesspool & sewer service has been providing homes and businesses in nassau and suffolk with high quality services and impeccable customer assistance, which is why after three decades, long islanders still turn to them for all of their cesspool and sewer maintenance needs. whether you're in need of emergency service, or you simply are looking to schedule regular maintenance for your cesspool or sewer system, give help! a call today.
our cesspool was starting to have some issues and we were getting worried about our drinking water. this was the company we called in to have a look at things. they got it back into working order again, and we were very relieved. i gather that a lot of homes in the area have problems like ours. it was even in the headlines the other day for suffolk county. don't take risks with your drinking water. these people can help you too.


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After a hot hot hot spruce bath and some linden/elderflower infusion I find myself in bed, floating through worlds, my bones burning and my mind drfiting up and up. Alternating between hot and cold with one sock halfway off I am dreaming and tossing about, waking occasionally to feebly reach for water or a lymphatic tincture.
It’s a fever dream, and I’m giving my body space to heal itself. After getting the un-fabulous advice, at a party, that “sudafed and benadryl are good for sinus infections” I find myself musing on what we—mothers, healers, our culture–have given up. If we pop a sudafed-tm-every time we fall ill we are denying ourselves the opportunity to build our OWN knowledge about the human body. This fever is giving me information about myself. It is giving me words and phrases, showing me my fears and my strengths.
I believe that it is part of life to fall ill, to feel our blood ice up and our brain catch fire. How else can we know what is possible? How can sudafed teach us what healing means?
And every time I hear folks ask me what they can do to avoid illness I tell them that illness is an opportunity. Some of my favorite healers are seekers who see illness as a learning experience. Our wisdom is hard-won and comes from hands-on experience which sometimes gets messy. Illness teaches us how to support healing, how to get out of the way of healing, and puts the knowledge and the feeling into our own hands, puts the power into us. Popping wal-mart echinacea pills every day is a suppressive technique. Taking unnecessary medications (natural or pharmaceutical) to suppress symptoms is not “healing”.
I find my best healing comes from movement. Moving the lymphatics, moving mucous, moving stuck energy, activating digestion. Allowing the fever to do its’ job inside of us.
Because all of life is a learning opportunity. Hot weather is an opportunity to feel hot. Cold weather is an opportunity to feel cold. Discomfort is a gift which gives us the chance to learn what tools we have, as humans, to help ourselves and to support our bodies’ natural processes. We are so eager to dry humidity and make ice less slippery that we never understand what humidity feels like, or what slippery really means. We do not KNOW hot or cold. We do not SEEK to know.
The way that we are giving our own power away harms us, and our children too. It rewards people and corporations who will give us comfort at any cost. Those who can learn to accept some basic discomfort as a normal part of life will be prepared for whatever may happen. Allowing our children to feel a fever’s heat and chills is a gift which teaches them not to fear their bodies.
It is my wish to ride my fever like a surfer, accepting the fear, facing the mortality of my body. Because more so than those without fear, it is those who feel the fear then do it anyway who build power and wisdom. Neither sudafed nor benadryl will give a speck of wisdom or empowerment to us, and they will never teach us about our bodies capacity to heal itself.
NOTE: this was scriblled on my bedsite notebook during a fever. if that is what YOU consider “medical advice”, fine. however, it should be clear that i do NOT intend this to be medical advice!!!!!!!!
NICE nice article! Loving it, sharing it. Have felt the same many a time and would throw out aspirins adults gave me when I was young. Had an innate distrust for numbing physical sensations.
Ride the wave, learn the wave, be the wave.

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after a hot hot hot spruce bath and some linden/elderflower infusion i find myself in bed, floating through worlds, my bones burning and my mind drfiting up and up. alternating between hot and cold with one sock halfway off i am dreaming and tossing about, waking occasionally to feebly reach for water or a lymphatic tincture.
it’s a fever dream, and i’m giving my body space to heal itself. after getting the un-fabulous advice, at a party, that “sudafed and benadryl are good for sinus infections” i find myself musing on what we—mothers, healers, our culture–have given up. if we pop a sudafed-tm-every time we fall ill we are denying ourselves the opportunity to build our own knowledge about the human body. this fever is giving me information about myself. it is giving me words and phrases, showing me my fears and my strengths.
i believe that it is part of life to fall ill, to feel our blood ice up and our brain catch fire. how else can we know what is possible? how can sudafed teach us what healing means?
and every time i hear folks ask me what they can do to avoid illness i tell them that illness is an opportunity. some of my favorite healers are seekers who see illness as a learning experience. our wisdom is hard-won and comes from hands-on experience which sometimes gets messy. illness teaches us how to support healing, how to get out of the way of healing, and puts the knowledge and the feeling into our own hands, puts the power into us. popping wal-mart echinacea pills every day is a suppressive technique. taking unnecessary medications (natural or pharmaceutical) to suppress symptoms is not “healing”.
i find my best healing comes from movement. moving the lymphatics, moving mucous, moving stuck energy, activating digestion. allowing the fever to do its’ job inside of us.
because all of life is a learning opportunity. hot weather is an opportunity to feel hot. cold weather is an opportunity to feel cold. discomfort is a gift which gives us the chance to learn what tools we have, as humans, to help ourselves and to support our bodies’ natural processes. we are so eager to dry humidity and make ice less slippery that we never understand what humidity feels like, or what slippery really means. we do not know hot or cold. we do not seek to know.
the way that we are giving our own power away harms us, and our children too. it rewards people and corporations who will give us comfort at any cost. those who can learn to accept some basic discomfort as a normal part of life will be prepared for whatever may happen. allowing our children to feel a fever’s heat and chills is a gift which teaches them not to fear their bodies.
it is my wish to ride my fever like a surfer, accepting the fear, facing the mortality of my body. because more so than those without fear, it is those who feel the fear then do it anyway who build power and wisdom. neither sudafed nor benadryl will give a speck of wisdom or empowerment to us, and they will never teach us about our bodies capacity to heal itself.
note: this was scriblled on my bedsite notebook during a fever. if that is what you consider “medical advice”, fine. however, it should be clear that i do not intend this to be medical advice!!!!!!!!
nice nice article! loving it, sharing it. have felt the same many a time and would throw out aspirins adults gave me when i was young. had an innate distrust for numbing physical sensations.
ride the wave, learn the wave, be the wave.