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1. Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorders and Their Treatment

Schizophrenia is a recurrent and often chronic form of abnormal behavior that refers to what many of us call "madness." Psychiatrists classify schizophrenia as a psychosis. By this they mean a person who cannot distinguish their thoughts, ideas, perceptions and intense imaginings from reality, a distorted perception, and ideas and values that other people in that culture hold to be true. In addition to these symptoms, the person may hear voices or believe that other people can read their minds and control their thoughts. Most psychiatrists consider these symptoms to be psychiatric disorders.

Two (or more) of the following symptoms, present for a period of about one month (or even... Continue reading "Schizophrenia and Epilepsy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment" »

1. Vetedija

Vetëdija mbahet nga secila hemisferë cerebrale, me informacionin konstant që vjen nga sistemi retikular aktivizues, që shtrihet në qendër të trurit (brainstem). Ndërprerja e sistemit retikular aktivizues, apo dëmtimet e shtrira të të dy hemisferave cerebrale dëmtojnë vetëdijen.

Nga ana fiziopatologjike, humbja e vetëdijes shpjegohet kështu:

• Sëmundjet bilaterale të hemisferave cerebrale: Ndryshimet kimike që ndodhin në organizëm, encefaliti dhe hemorragjitë, apo infeksionet e meningjeve dhe hapësirave subaraknoidale mund të dëmtojnë funksionin hemisferik.
• Lezionet hemisferike unilaterale me kompresion të trurit: Hematoma subdurale, infarktet, hemorragjitë apo tumoret mund a komprimojnë porcionin e sipërm

Common Phrases with 'Get'

• Get your own back: Take revenge on someone.
• Get over a break-up: Recover from a break-up.
• Get even: Cause the same damage that has been done to you.
• Get back together: To start a romantic relationship again after having finished.
• Get the impression: To have an impression.
• Get a shock: To be shocked.
• Get the chance: To have the opportunity.
• Get the joke: To understand a joke.
• Get to know: To become familiar with someone or something.
• Get hold of: To obtain or contact.
• Get rid of: To dispose of something.
• Get into trouble: To end up in a difficult situation.
• Get out of the way: To move aside.
• Get real: Be realistic.
• Get a life: To stop wasting time and do something meaningful.
• Not getting anywhere: Making no progress.
• Gets on my nerves:

Unit 8

Determiners and Pronouns

• In one respect, the older games and the modern games are similar, but they are very different in another.
• Many modern games engage the player both emotionally and intellectually.
• It's no longer black and white - but every shade of grey.
• Parents and teachers both seem to overlook something important about the gaming industry.
• All
• Some
• Much
• No
• Each
• Very few
• Most
• Several
• Very little
• A lot of
• No
• None
• An awful lot (una cantidad muy grande)
• Precious little
• Second to none (Insuperable, el mejor)
• Good few (e.g., "unas buenas x horas")
• Make the most of (Aprovechar)
• Either way (De todos modos)
• All too often (Muy seguido)
• One by one (Uno x uno)
• Each and every one (Cada uno)

Vocabulary: Amount

• Small discount
• Extra charge
• Full refund
• Great deal
• High cost
• Large

English Spanish Vocabulary Reference

Body Parts and Anatomy

• Brain - Cerebro
• Head - Cabeza
• Index Finger - Dedo índice
• Tongue - Lengua
• Neck - Cuello
• Middle Finger - Dedo medio
• Throat - Garganta
• Arm - Brazo
• Ring Finger - Dedo anular
• Bone - Hueso
• Thigh - Muslo
• Little Finger - Meñique
• Lungs - Pulmones
• Knee - Rodilla
• Back - Espalda
• Stomach - Estómago
• Leg - Pierna
• Butt - Culo
• Hip - Cadera
• Elbow - Codo
• Buttocks - Cachete
• Ankle - Tobillo
• Nipple - Pezón
• Calf - Gemelo
• Blood - Sangre
• Wrist - Muñeca
• Foot - Pie
• Nerves - Nervios
• Knuckle - Nudillo
• Toes - Dedos del pie
• Skin - Piel
• Thumb - Pulgar
• Heel - Planta del pie
• Big Toe - Dedo del pie
• Arch - Empeine

Relationship Verbs and Phrases

• Ask somebody out - Invitar a salir (a alguien)
• Break up (with somebody) - Romper (con alguien)
• Chat somebody

Ríos de América

Mackenzie: Canadá, desemboca en el Océano Ártico.

Nelson: Canadá, desemboca en la bahía de Hudson.

Hudson: EE. UU. (Adirondacks), desemboca en el Océano Atlántico.

San Lorenzo: Canadá y EE. UU., desemboca en el Océano Atlántico.

Mississippi: EE. UU. hasta México, desemboca en forma de delta en el golfo de México.

Grande: EE. UU. y México, desemboca en el golfo de México.

Orinoco: Venezuela y Colombia, desemboca en el Océano Atlántico.

Amazonas: Colombia, Perú y Brasil, desemboca en la isla de Marajó.

Paraná: Paraguay, Argentina y Uruguay, desemboca en el río de la Plata.

Magdalena: Colombia, desemboca en el mar Caribe.

Columbia: EE. UU. y Canadá, desemboca en el Océano Pacífico.

Colorado: EE. UU. y México, desemboca... Continue reading "Los Principales Ríos de América, Asia y Rusia: Cauces, Desembocaduras y Recorridos" »

I. Professional Debt Collection Correspondence (Spanish & English)

Initial Payment Reminder: April Statement (€10,800)

Spanish Version:

Incluimos copia de su estado de cuentas de abril por la suma de 10.800 €. Nos gustaría recordarle que nuestras condiciones de pago son de 30 días y agradeceríamos que abonara su cuenta pendiente lo antes posible. Si ya ha liquidado dicha cuenta, por favor, no tenga en cuenta esta carta.

English Version:

We include a copy of your April statement for the sum of 10,800 euros. We would like to remind you that our payment terms are 30 days, and we would appreciate it if you would pay your outstanding account as soon as possible. If you have already settled that account, please disregard this letter.

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Study Guide Questions

1. What is the name of the novel we have been studying in class?

The name of the novel we are studying is The Catcher in the Rye

2. Where does D.B live?

Hollywood

3. What is D.B's job?

D.B's job is a screenwriter in Hollywood

4. What is Pencey Prep?

Pencey Prep is a boarding school where Holden was; there were stupid phony people

5. What does Holden think about D.B's job?

Holden thinks that D.B's job is a prostitute because he sells his scripts

6. Why was all the fencing team upset?

They were upset because Holden left the equipment in the subway

7. Who is Old Spencer?

Old Spencer was Holden's teacher

8. Why did Old Spencer want to see Holden before Christmas break?

He wanted to say goodbye

9. Why wasn't Holden going back to school in January?... Continue reading "The Catcher in the Rye: Study Guide Questions and Answers" »