For example, AA is sometimes referred to as. 1  Performance Assessment (or Performance-based) -- so-called because students are asked to perform meaningful tasks. 2  Alternative Assessment -- so-called because AA is an alternative to traditional assessments.
Gua sha is a common practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and an invaluable technique in an acupuncturistâs armamentarium. Gua sha is an ancient healing technique used by many clinicians of TCM. In this procedure, a lubricating medium, such as massage oil, is applied to the skin of the area to be treated.
HOA is short for Home Owners Association. Typically an HOA will exist when there are some common areas in a development. For single family homes, this could be recreational facilities, hillsides or slopes, streets, walking trails and parks. For condos or townhomes, this would include all of the above plus most likely the exterior of the buildings.