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Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI), a provider of post-secondary education services focused on providing higher access to higher education, announced today that Ashford University has partnered, and signed articulation agreements, with Wyoming's Western Community College in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Georgia's Chattahoochee Technical College.
Through the two agreements, participating students will be able to transfer up to 90 of their credits earned at WWCC or CTC into one of Ashford's online or campus bachelor's degree programs.
"Ashford University is delighted to partner with these two fine institutions, Western Wyoming Community College and Chattahoochee Technical College. In addition to their commitment to student service and academic excellence, they share our vision that higher education should be accessible, especially to working adults," said David Vande Pol, senior director of academic partnerships for Ashford University. "These agreements allow us to bring Ashford's programs to two schools that are leaders in Wyoming and Georgia."
"WWCC is committed to providing its students with innovative programs that meet their educational needs with us, as well as beyond," said Dr. Ken Fitschen, vice president for student learning at WWCC. "This agreement with Ashford University will allow our students to apply their credits with us towards a bachelor's degree program of their choosing in a variety of fields and areas of service."
"CTC is committed to providing our students with an education that serves them in the workplace and provides a foundation for their future educational endeavors. This partnership with Ashford allows our students to take their education and careers to the next level," said Dr. Trina Boteler, vice president of academic affairs at CTC.
With the addition of these two schools, AU now has a total of 36 articulation agreements representing 126 college campuses.
About Ashford University
Founded in 1918, Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org). The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa, campus. The University is known for its high quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs. For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, director of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus on offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in such disciplines as business, education, psychology, social sciences and health sciences. Bridgepoint Education's regionally accredited academic institutions - Ashford University and University of the Rockies - deliver their programs online as well as at traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, director of Public Relations at 858.668.2580.
About Western Wyoming Community College
WWCC, which serves five of the counties in Wyoming, can best be described by its motto, "A commitment to quality and success." This commitment to quality is reflected both in its facilities and in its staff. The facility is one of the most unique in the Rocky Mountain Region - winning a number of national architectural awards. Students and faculty enjoy its open warm atmosphere which allows for maximum light and a variety of comfortable gathering places. The administration, faculty, and support staff are committed professionals whose number one priority is student success.
About Chattahoochee Technical College
CTC consists of three merged colleges and seven campuses representing the service areas of six counties: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding and Pickens. CTC is part of the Technical College System of Georgia whose vision and mission is "building a well educated, globally competitive workforce for Georgia." The main goal is to enhance and expand the level and quality of services and to grow with the region which is expected to rapidly expand over the next few years.


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The combat sports training facility has just opened in Bayport, and the Hardys are on hand to check it out. They can practice judo, fencing, archery, and biathlon, and meet aspiring athletes from all over.
But good times turn to bad sportsmanship when Joe's girlfriend, Iola, gets a nasty electrical shock during a fencing workout. Then someone decides to use Frank for target practice on the archery range. Now the Hardys are wondering if the events are more than accidents. How far will world-class competitors go to win?

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This gis another mini Penneys/Primark haul.
I've had my eye the shirt for awhile and finally decided I had to have it, its very long could nearly be a dress on me priced at €13.
Next up is the make-up brush holder they also have it in pink and black. I decided to go for silver and its priced at €4, these are perfect for keeping your makeup brushes all together.
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What is the most desirable body – a hard body, an hourglass figure, the waif look? What about the newly touted "dad bod"? The prevalence of fad diets, exercise regimes, Botox and plastic surgery in our culture speak to a deep dissatisfaction with our bodies.
From the time I became an adolescent, my insecurity about my figure caused me a lot of angst. I tried extreme diets and fasting. I was at war with food yet at the same time craved it, especially sweets. I made lame attempts to exercise but lapsed into inactivity. By the time I graduated from high school, I weighed the most I have ever weighed outside of during pregnancy.
But I realize that we have been looking at our bodies all wrong. Lately I have been thinking about how amazing the human body is. Our muscles and bones carry our weight around. Our joints give us the ability to walk, run, hold a child, open a jar, cook a meal, type a blog post.
We take every life's breath without having to think about it, our hearts pump our life's blood to every part of our body. And that magnificent organ, the brain, controls it all. How often do we go out to walk the dog or take out the trash and realize how lucky we are to be able to perform such mundane tasks?
Even people with serious physical disabilities are able to do phenomenal things with their bodies. For instance, para-Olympic athlete Tatyana McFadden, who was born with spina bifida and without the ability to walk, has used her upper body strength with great determination to win numerous gold medals and other accolades. My friend Beth, who lost her eyesight at age 26, navigates the city of Chicago with the help of her service dog and uses her other senses to read, write, and conduct memoir-writing workshops around the city.
Of course, we need to care for our bodies. Healthy eating, exercise, and good medical care are all essential to make the most of our bodies' amazing abilities. Interestingly, it wasn't until I started exercising for my health and not my looks that the pounds started to fall away. But dieting obsessively or constantly checking the mirror are not healthy.
Children are not self-conscious about their bodies. From the first smile to the first step to the first climb on a jungle gym, kids are jubilant about what they can do with their bodies. "Look at me, Mom!" they shout as they perform a cartwheel or doggy paddle in the pool.
It's time to take our cue from our kids and start appreciating our bodies in whatever size or shape they happen to be in.


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There's a lot of debate about which is better: high-temperature dabs vs low-temperature dabs. For the most part, it's a matter of personal preference. But, each style does have its fair share of pros and cons. Here's the difference between the two methods.
For low-temperature dab, the nail is heated between 500 and 600°F (260 – 315.5°C). If you're not using an e-nail, a good rule of thumb is to take away the heat once the nail begins to get red, then wait about 10 seconds for it to cool before taking your dab. The boiling points for most terpenes (flavor molecules) found in marijuana loosely range from 310 to 400°F (154 – 204.4°C). So, sticking to a lower temperature gives you a full-bodied vapor without burning off as many delicate terpenes.
With a high-temp dab, the thermometer is typically set to around 1000°F (538°C). A lot of people really prefer the experience of a super hot dab. Overall, they're more convenient and less messy, as much of the oil burns up pretty immediately after it touches the extremely hot nail. Some dabbers like Joe from CustomGrow420 (video below) find that the high from ultra hot dabs is more intense, making it more enjoyable.
For more info on the advantages and disadvantages of each dabbing style, be sure to watch this awesome video!
What's your preference? High-temp or low-temp? Tell us what you think on social media or in the comments section below!


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Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores isn't prepared to name his starting quarterback for the team's season opener.
Veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick started Thursday's 22-7 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars and played into the second half before fellow offseason acquisition Josh Rosen flourished during his time under center.
"This could go either way. ... I think they're both working hard, both have leadership, both have done a lot of good things," Flores said on Sunday. "This will be a hard decision for the staff."
Flores said that he might not publicly name the Dolphins' starting quarterback ahead of their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 8.
Fitzpatrick struggled early against the Jaguars as the Dolphins punted on all four possessions in the first quarter. He completed 12 of 18 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown before ceding to Rosen, who went 5-of-7 for 59 yards and added four carries for 23 yards on the ground.
Rosen holds the edge in statistics accumulated during the preseason, as his completion percentage (62.2), yards per attempt (7.8) and touchdown drives (three) eclipse the totals of Fitzpatrick (53.1, 5.2, one).
Flores left the door open that all three quarterbacks on Miami's roster -- Rosen, Fitzpatrick and Jake Rudock -- could play in Thursday's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints.
The Dolphins signed the 36-year-old Fitzpatrick in the offseason and also traded for the 22-year-old Rosen, who was a first-round draft pick by Arizona in 2018. Rosen became expendable when the Cardinals took quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft.
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Today, there are associations, conventions and events for everything — and the industry continues to explode and shows no sign of slowing down. There are conventions from books to beer; there is Fitcon and Cookiecon, Paranoiacon and ComicCon.
There are even shows for the dead! (Well, they are more to comfort the living.) The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) serves 19,700 individual members who represent more than 10,000 funeral homes in the US and 49 countries around the world. They have been tracking trends and working with funeral directors and consumers for more than 130 years.
There is also the Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America, (CFSA) founded in 1913 – the Association represents the interests of member suppliers to licensed funeral homes and licensed funeral directors.
And, there is the World Clown Association. Trying to manage the clown perception problem isn't a new one for WCA. The Association, which represents about 2,000 clowns around the globe, has been going through some interesting times lately and it is more critical than ever that the clowns get together to discuss how to get their funny brand back!
As the President of the WCA has stated, "Welcome to the wonderful world of clowning. We love to bring happiness, joy and fun to children of all ages."
T3 Expo has seen an explosion of tradeshows driven by different Associations such as the NFDA, the CFSA or the WCA — with 2015 being the biggest year of the tradeshow since 2007.
Another trend that T3 Expo is experiencing these days is that no matter if you are a funny guy or a funeral director, the common theme of every show is that you are 'dying' to get in, 'dying' to be there and 'dying' for face-to-face interaction. Shows often now emphasize the importance of meeting new contacts in addition to learning new information. In the early days of associations, trade shows were one of the only places you could find up-to-date industry information. With the invention of the Internet, however, this is no longer the case – and clowning around can be just as critical as information gathering. The gathering of individuals focused on a common commerce goal and the impact on sales generated through shareable moments, are core drivers in attending events.
T3 Expo understands how important connections and sharable moments are to suppliers, partners, customers, zombies, clowns, monsters, vampires or any other association that it supports. The company delivers a customized approach to each and every show allowing each unique personality to come alive. (Literally….)


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The Champion Nurse Immunisation Program has been established to provide immunisation program support to providers and the wider community in metropolitan Adelaide.
General Practices and other immunisation providers can benefit through the help of specialist immunisation nurses who can;
- deliver immunisation program support, mentoring and education to providers
- mentor nurses who are new to immunisation program delivery
- deliver education and support relating to cold chain management
- provide systems support, including documentation, recall and reminders
- provide Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) support and education
The Champion Nurses are able to;
- provide immunisation information to the community
- support families with identified barriers to vaccine uptake
- counsel vaccine hesitant parents
Providers and community outside the Adelaide PHN region may contact the Champion Nurses to discuss their needs.
Champion Nurses are focused on helping to increase vaccine uptake, as well as raising provider confidence and knowledge pertaining to immunisation delivery.
The Adelaide Primary Health Network has commissioned Health and Immunisation Management Services (HAIMS) to provide the Champion Nurse Immunisation Project
(CNIP), which is one of the five key goals of the SA PHN Immunisation Hub.
Health Pathways
Health Pathways is an online portal that provides General Practitioners (GPs) and other health professionals with easy access to comprehensive, evidence-based assessment, management and localised referral resources for specific health conditions. HealthPathways assists health professionals to care for patients in the community, and establishes standard, agreed referral criteria for local health services across South Australia.
Access the pathways by registering for a login to access all the finalised pathways. It is a great resource especially for primary care professionals. HealthPathways enables primary and acute sector health care professionals to work together to improve patient access to the right care at the right time in the right place.
Follow the link to the HealthPathways webpage – https://saproject.healthpathwayscommunity.org/Home.aspx


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9 Lapis Lazuli Stone Facts That Will Have You Geeking OutLapis Jewelry
9 Lapis Lazuli Stone Facts That Will Have You Geeking Out
Lapis Lazuli is one of the most easily recognizable, versatile, and varied gems on Earth. You'll find it in the form of jewelry, carvings, and even ornamental crockery.
It's one of the very first stones to have found favor with mankind and it's easy to see why. Read on to find out more about the interesting and beautiful lapis lazuli stone here.
1. Lapis Lazuli Stone Is an Ancient Treasure
Man has been using this intense blue gemstone for at least 6,500 years.
Archaeological evidence suggests that it was highly prized by several advanced civilizations. Namely, the early Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Mesopotamian people. Ancient pieces of hair combs, dagger handles, figurines, and bowls found at various sites around the world are proof of this.
Naturally, this lovely gemstone was also widely used for ornamentation in the form of cabochons and beads. Even Tutankhamen's mask has swatches of lapis lazuli on it. In ancient Egypt, it was taboo for anyone but the very rich to own lapis lazuli.
2. It Makes Incredible Paint
Not only did these early civilizations use the stone extensively in jewelry and artifacts, but they also put ground lapis lazuli to work as a type of eyeshadow.
Throughout history, some of the world's most distinguished artists have used it as a blue pigment to craft many of the world's finest artworks. Known as ultramarine, which means 'beyond the sea', this paint was more expensive than gold at one stage.
Michaelangelo used ultramarine to create portions of his magnificent fresco, 'The Last Judgment". More recently, Johannes Vermeer used it extensively in masterpieces like 'The Girl with a Pearl Earring'. Van Gogh's 'Starry night' also owes its vivid blue hues to this pigment.
Pure lapis lazuli makes an incredibly vivid dye that holds its color forever and is so rare that these type of paints are no longer manufactured.
3. It's Good for You
Historically, people also ground lapis lazuli into powder to make eyeshadow and medicinal elixirs. Ancient Egyptian manuscripts suggest that lapis lazuli powder formed part of the treatment for cataracts, conjunctivitis, and hysteria.
Also in Egypt, necklaces of lapis lazuli were often given to shy children to give them courage.
Today, lapis lazuli still has a place in the field of spiritual healing as a panacea for anxiety and restlessness. Of course, people don't consume lapis lazuli anymore, but the mere presence of the stone can induce these benefits.
People who practice healing with these stones claim they also have a role to play in easing ear, nose, and throat pain. They're used to treat all kind of maladies from insomnia to regulating blood pressure, heart rhythm and pain.
4. It Shares an Ingredient with Guns
Lapis Lazuli contains lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. The first two elements are responsible for the blue and white hues of the stone respectively. Pyrite, also known as fool's gold, adds a touch of sparkle.
The name Pyrite is a derivative of the Greek word for fire, 'pyr'. This is due to the fact that this mineral creates sparks when you hit it with a steel object. As such, gunsmiths originally used pyrite in wheel lock firearms to create the spark needed to propel a bullet.
5. The Best Stones Come from Afghanistan
Like other precious stones and minerals, lapis lazuli exists in thick subterranean veins scattered across the Earth. The biggest and best deposits of lapis lazuli occur high in the mountains of Afghanistan and this is where the stone was first discovered.
Lapis Lazuli that hails from this lofty origin goes by the name, 'Persian Lapis'. It contains no calcite and very little pyrite.
As a result, these gems are totally blue with no white veins or spots. The color of Persian lapis varies from turquoise to almost violet. The darker the stone, the greater its value.
Today there are lapis lazuli mines scattered all over the world in China, Russia, South America, and Colorado, USA. However, none of these can compare with the original gemstones mined in Afghanistan.
6. It Needs Special Care
Lapis lazuli may have survived centuries in the form of jewelry and ornaments, but it is a relatively soft stone and easily damaged.
Clean your lapis lazuli jewelry with a soft cloth. Harsh chemicals and steam cleaning can dull the luster of the stone. This means you should remove any lapis rings while handling household chemicals too.
Lapis lazuli is also porous which means it absorbs liquids, so remove your rings while washing the dishes and bathing.
Because of its fragile nature, this gemstone is best suited for necklaces, pendants, and delicate earrings. If you simply must have a gorgeous lapis lazuli ring or bracelet, treat it with utmost care.
Keep your collection in individual soft bags away from other jewelry or hard objects that could rub against it.
7. It Defies Traditional Classifications
Every type of lapis lazuli has its fans. Some people prefer pure blue stones while others love white or gold streaking. The artistry of the jewelry item can also affect its value.
Officially, lapis lazuli has a specific gravity of 23.8 to 2.45 but this goes up or down according to how much pyrite and calcite are in the stone. Raw lapis lazuli has no luster at all, and it's always opaque.
As such is it's very difficult to judge lapis lazuli purely along the classic lines of specific gravity, luster, and clarity. These terms refer to the purity of the gem, whereas many of the charms of lapis lazuli lie in impurity.
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Today, lapis lazuli is a popular choice among those looking for unique colorful jewelry to call their own.
If you're intrigued by the mysteries of lapis lazuli stone, browse through stores and discover the many ways you can celebrate the beauty of this gem.


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Metro Deli – Metro Doomed
9/17/2009 Obituary:
They tried, but met their fate…
A mere four months ago – I published an update about how "Basic Cafe" turned into "Metro Deli" over at 13th and Grand Streets. They thought that by expanding their offerings to supply what their neighbors might want – that they'd stay afloat. According to one nearby resident "the rent was too steep."
See brighter days after the jump…
5/14/2009 Update:
The name may have changed, but the owners remain!
Evolving with the economy
The owners of the location that previously held "Basic Cafe" (356 13th St.) are shrewd businessmen, and know how to keep a business afloat (or at least die trying).
It's obvious that the foot traffic and relatively light residential density of the NW part of Hoboken wasn't enough to keep a standard deli profitable (with those rents and real estate costs, what can survive?) However, the cunning operators of this spot realized that – and created something that more residents may possibly use – a convenience store / deli combination!
The re-vamped Metro Deli now sells basic groceries and a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables on top of the usual sandwiches, provisions and coffee. I'll remember Metro Deli as a place that sells the 32oz size Zico Coconut Water, that's for sure!
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Description – Cafe. Sandwiches, soups, salads, breakfast, coffee, desserts, BYOB and delivery available. WiFi coming soon.
Website – basiccaferestaurant.com
Address – 356 13th St, Hoboken, New Jersey ( NJ ) 07030
Telephone – (201) 792-9202
June 22, 2007
Stopped by the Basic Cafe today, which had recently opened on June 11th, 2007. This replaced the previous Ganache (which has their other location still at the Hudson Tea Building) and Metro Cafe, which seemed to last only a short while.
Owned in part by Daniel Kim, who also runs the popular Basic Restaurant in Jersey City. Known for their great coffee and interesting dishes, they hope to win the hearts of Hoboken residents.
Upon entrance, we were greeted by Jacob (who works in both locations) and Daniel. They pleasantly described their dishes and made us feel welcome. The seating inside holds 18, along with another 16 spots outside in the patio. The interior seating was premium in my opinion. Sturdy chairs and plenty of room for a big guy. A+. They also plan to have WiFi service shortly.
We enjoyed a couple coffees (which are indeed very good – a regular and a Hazelnut special) while we waited for our selections to be prepared. I chose what they said was one of the more popular dishes, the Breakfast Burrito ($4). Scrambled eggs, guacamole and salsa and sour cream in a wrap. Interesting and refreshing combination of ingredients. Added a few slices of bacon too, since I hadn't had any in a few weeks.
My companion had the chicken club sandwich with a side of green salad ($7.75). The grilled chicken breast was well seasoned with a hint of lemon. It included cheddar cheese, spring greens and a tomato basil mayo that complimented the sandwich perfectly.
One thing that stands out when a new restaurant or shop opens in Hoboken, is the personality of the people working there. That can make or break an establishment, regardless of what the quality is, or how the prices are. I felt welcome and appreciated at Basic, which left a lasting impression for me. I will remember them and try to go back regularly. Welcome to the neighborhood!
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This ministry works both locally and with an Archdiocesan-wide cluster of churches toward the elimination of racial and ethnic discrimination. Opportunities for participation in this ministry include attending workshops (either one day or weekend), attending one of the quarterly film presentations, and other events as they occur during the year. These workshops and events are published in advance in the weekly bulletin. Time commitment is open-ended. No training is required or involved.
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The Butterfly Movement Workbook was created as a tool to complement the book. It walks you through the book while going on your own journey by answering simple questions that help you get to the root of what has shaped and molded your beliefs, morals, values and behaviors.
The workbook follows a theme of:
- Introspection (Removing the natural instinct of pointing the blame, making excuses and evolving from victim mentality to conquerer)
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Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame (2015)
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One more thing on the Farmer post HOF show-it seems quite weird to me that he would vote for Don Owen for many years...and then not. Owen, as far as I can tell, has a resume that hinges on the facts that 1) Roddy Piper was extremely loyal to him and 2) he paid well. That seems more like a Hall of Rare Decent People in this Scummy Industry rather than a hall of fame.
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Dave implied pretty clearly on this audio he tries to find a way to get guys he likes in...which I assume is the other side of his feelings on Sting.JML wrote:I thought it was fishy when Dave put Dr. Death on the Japan ballot after he dropped off the North American one but putting AJ back on would be crazy. And I really like AJ too
To me, Dr. Death in Japan still stands out as a favor to Ross. He could put Murdoch on the Japan group by his same rationale but won't mostly because I think he thinks once Murdoch's out of modern candidate pool, he thinks he'll get in
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Speaking of favors, I found out that Dave was thinking about putting Rocky Johnson on the ballot. I don't know if he was on this years or not but do you think that's a favor to his son?
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Lunch and Learn: Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Sustainable Design
Day of Learning Lunch & Learn - Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Sustainable Design
Architects, engineers, contractors, owners and Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers are all critical to the success of high-performance and sustainable buildings. Can early involvement increase the probability of meeting performance and sustainable targets? This session will aim to explain and encourage early adoption of conceptual-analysis BIM tools and workflows through project team collaboration.
Presenter: Chris Urbanski
Chris is an Architectural Technologist and faculty member of the Civil Engineering Technology Department at Red River College where he currently teaches Technical Graphics, Applied Technical Graphics, Construction Graphics and Project Administration. Chris is also leading the development of BIM curriculum for the new Architectural Technology Program at Red River College.
Before becoming an instructor, Chris graduated from the Building Design Diploma program at Red River College and worked as an Architectural Technologist at LM Architectural Group in Winnipeg.
As a member of LM Architectural Group team, Chris played an instrumental role in the development, implementation and enforcement of BIM strategies. He led BIM project teams, mentored project teams on BIM project start-ups and provided strategies to BIM project teams to yield the best results. Additionally, he was a cross-discipline mentor for project teams on complex BIM projects.
Chris' current role as an instructor provides him the opportunity to stay at the forefront of technology utilized in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries.
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Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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UBC Olympic Cash Grab, Team Canada's Roster Finalized and Violence Erupts During the Olympic Torch Relay: VO Olympic Round-UP
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Five UBC Frat Houses to Rent Students' Rooms Over Games
More than 200 students at the University of B.C. are being forced out of their rooms as five fraternities have decided to cash in by renting out rooms to 2010 Games visitors. All money collected will go towards a scholarship fund, to pay for repairs and maintenance work and to the fraternity's contingency fund.
Team Canada Roster Unveiled
Team Canada's Olympic men's hockey team for Vancouver 2010 games has been finalized and Vancouver Canucks' own, captain Roberto Luongo, is one of the players who has named to this prestigious team.
DUI Charge Can Bar Olympic Tourists from Entering Canada, Lawyers Warn
According to a report from the Canadian Press, Canada Border Services agents will have the power to turn away any American who has a prior DUI charge during the 2010 Olympics. Interestingly, upwards of a million Americans a year are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The mayor of the resort north of Vancouver is appealing for tourists and avid skiers and snowboarders alike to visit the famous resort as currently, the resort's slopes are virtually empty. In contrast, other ski slopes on the North Shore seem to be doing much better.
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The Olympic torch's 60-day coast-to-coast journey was brought crashing to the ground as according to police reports, Ms. Hansen, one of the torchbearers, was shoved to the ground just before 8 a.m. Monday. However, according to a statement sent out by protesters late Monday afternoon insists that the clash was the result of "confusion," and that no one purposely pushed Ms. Hansen over.


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Sunday mornings at 10.30 a.m. are the focal point of our week - that's when the majority of our Church family get together.
We always start with worshipping God - He is the main reason why we are there. When we worship God through song we remind ourselves who we are (loved, chosen, special, sinful), who God is (loving, faithful, powerful, active), and what He has done for us (the cross, salvation, a future hope, adoption into His family).
We place great value on the teaching - this usually lasts for 30-40 minutes. We always keep the Bible at the center of our Church life, so most of the 'talks' will focus on a particular passage or topic from the Bible. We try to make sure the teaching is relevant to every day life and our walk with God.
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One of the perks of being a clinical nurse at Cutis Cosmetic and Laser Centre is having access to the latest and greatest in cosmetic treatments. Our clinical nurse Dasha recently had the opportunity to try Belkyra™, a recently launched treatment for fat under the chin from the makers of BOTOX COSMETIC®.
Known as Kybella in the United States, this injectable treatment has been met with great praise in the medical community for its ability to destroy the unwanted fat that contributes to a full and ill-defined neck and jawline. In this blog post, Dasha shares her insight on this exciting new treatment.
According to Dasha | What to know about Belkyra™
To start.
The treatment begins with the application of a numbing cream over the double-chin area. Once the area is numb, a grid pattern is marked over the treatment area to map out the injection sites. For my first treatment, there were about 36 injections made with the medication Belkyra (deoxycholic acid)—a fat-metabolizing agent found naturally in the body.
How it feels.
I would suggest that patients take pain medication either prior to or immediately after their treatment, as there is a burning sensation at the injection site that can feel uncomfortable for 2-4 hours post-treatment. Not only is the body responding to the medication agent, but there will also be some inflammation in response to the injections. It is also a good idea to have someone take you home after your treatment, and you should plan to relax.
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I was never really that bothered by my neck area, but after undergoing three Belkyra™ treatments, I can see that my jawline is looking more defined and the skin is feeling tighter, which definitely makes me look younger.
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"DHL has become Trinidadianised!" one man, clearly upset, was saying. "They not doing things properly like they used to!"
I finished filling my forms and was ready for my baby to be packaged carefully. The DHL man gave me one of those regular envelopes with one layer of bubble wrap to put the camera in for shipping. I looked at him like he couldn't be serious.
"What? This has to be wrapped in at least 2 - 3 inches of protective material and then put in a sturdy box!" I said, quoting the exact recommendation on the Sony repair form.
"It will be okay. It will be in this envelope and then in a box." He showed me a flimsy box. I didn't know if to feel angry, upset or if to burst into tears. Is this the way a courier service handles a fragile and valuable item? I felt like I was watching myself or a loved one going in for an operation, into the hands of a doctor who had never studied medicine.
"You don't have proper packaging?!" I asked in alarm. I had thought that they would package items in a professional way. At least that's what a friend (who had once shipped his camera out for repairs) had told me would happen.
"No,well, you have to provide packaging for it if you want more protection," the DHL man said.
"Well where can I get bubble wrap around here?" I was starting to get frustrated ... the opposite reaction to the thorough service I had received over the phone yesterday from Sony USA.
"I don't know where you can get packaging," he said.
The man who was saying DHL is now Trinidadianised started going on about the envelope the man wanted to put my camera in. "You mean that is what they will put an expensive piece of equipment in?! You ever see how those men fling boxes?! Whatever you do, you make sure you see how they package your thing! And make sure they write FRAGILE on the package! If that breaks, they're not liable!"
What a feeling ... sending my camera off into the wilderness with people who didn't seem to care.
The guard whispered to the DHL man that I could get packaging at a place around the corner ... so I went. When I got there (a dark warehouse filled with large wooden crates and cardboard boxes), a polite gentleman came out to deal with me. "All the packaging men are out," he said. "But I'll see ... maybe I can find one."
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I left, feeling a lot more secure about the safety of my camera on its journey.
"What's your name?" I asked the slim Oriental man as I was leaving.
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Volvo's process of delivering spare parts on time
The continuous improvement methodology adopted by Volvo's regional distribution centre in Dubai ensures parts availability with short lead time for importers in the MEA
Volvo Group's 8,000-sqm regional distribution centre (RDC) for Middle East and Africa, located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, stocks 55,000–60,000 spare parts for five brands in the region – Volvo Trucks, Volvo Construction Equipment (CE), UD Trucks, Renault Trucks and Mack Trucks. Approximately 30% of the inventory constitutes Volvo CE parts, followed by 25% for Volvo Trucks, and the remaining is shared by UD, Renault and Mack Trucks. SDLG will be added to the RDC's portfolio by Q2 2019.
The RDC started operations in 2006 with parts for Volvo CE, Volvo Trucks, and Mack Trucks. The facility began stocking parts for Renault Trucks in 2008 and UD Trucks in 2011. Its strategic location in Dubai enables short lead times as well as low transport and inventory costs for Volvo's importers in the MEA markets.
During the last year, the RDC Dubai has come into the spotlight for its continuous improvement methodology and has become a case study in operations excellence within the Volvo Group. In 2018, the facility was awarded the 'platinum level' in the Volvo Production System (VPS) assessment. The VPS is the Volvo Group's framework for working with continuous improvement. VPS assessments reflect the extent to which the continuous improvement culture is embedded across the organisation and reflected in its results.
The platinum level is the second highest level, behind the diamond level, that can be achieved by a business entity in the Volvo Group. The order of progression in the VPS assessment is from the basic or foundation level to bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and finally, the diamond level.
The Dubai RDC is the only warehouse facility within Volvo Group Trucks' Service Market Logistics operations to have been given the platinum level recognition among 66 similar parts distribution centres around the world. The Dubai facility achieved this feat after its first VPS assessment.
The Volvo Group regional distribution centre at the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.
Humera Shaikh, acting director, Volvo Group Trucks Operations, says: "We made significant progress in the last five years from the foundation level. Last year, we felt confident to apply for the VPS assessment and we managed to take the leap from the foundation to platinum levels in the first attempt."
VPS assessors awarded the platinum level to the RDC on the basis of their evaluation of performance KPIs that included safety, quality, delivery, cost, environment and people. The optimisation of these parameters were enabled by the structured ordering process that Volvo has created at the RDC.
Dealers place their orders online, which are received by the operations department. The orders are picked and packed by the warehouse operators, and then the parts are loaded on trucks for delivery.
The RDC accepts orders in three different categories (or classes) depending on their urgency. The priority for delivery increases from class 3 to class 1 orders. Class 3 orders, called stock orders, are made by dealers for stocking their warehouses. Class 2 orders, called day orders, are made for workshop requirements.
"We have made remarkable progress in lead time during the last few years. In 2013, the lead time for stock orders, from order to dispatch, was 168 hours or 5 days. Currently, it's below 8 hours. Since 2017, we've been able to extend the cut-off time for stock orders from 1pm to 2pm for certain dealers. Stock orders received before 2pm are picked, packed, and dispatched on the same day by 4pm," says Humera.
The top 500 fast moving parts are maintained at 98% availability. Fast-moving items at the RDC include service parts such as filters and brakes. Usually, they are stocked in advance by the dealers, but they face situations when they need to procure a part, immediately. Such requirements are handled through Class 1 or vehicle off road (VOR) orders, which have the highest priority. VOR orders are raised only during emergency situations, such as when a vehicle breakdown requires a part for repair, urgently.
The daily cut-off time to place a VOR order with the RDC is 3pm, and the turnaround time for VOR orders is the same day. Volvo has nominated local transporters to handle each class of order.
"If an order is placed by a dealer within this deadline, we pick and pack the items and dispatch them on the same day. If the order is from the UAE, then the delivery happens on the same day. For other countries in the region, the delivery time could extend to 2–3 days via air shipments," says Humera.
Anoop Thomas, WH operations manager, Volvo Group Trucks Operations, adds: "We receive VOR orders from outside the UAE almost every day. Dealers generally place VOR orders for parts without which a truck could not function; for example, a brake shoe. On the other hand, parts like wiper blades are not placed as VOR orders because they don't affect the functionality of a truck under normal circumstances."
The RDC has staff dedicated to handle VOR orders. They are identified by the red colour of their uniforms and are given the highest priority in picking and utilisation of resources. These staff are trained on end-to-end processes and are empowered to take decisions by themselves.
Quality is measured in parts per million (PPM), which indicates failures in a million order lines. Failures occur generally due to picking inaccuracies, packing discrepancies and damage of goods in transit.
"Five years ago in January 2014, our quality performance was 3500ppm. We have improved it significantly to achieve 250ppm, which means 1 error in 4000 order lines out, and we aim to achieve zero defects in future. We have also achieved 98% stock accuracy," says Anoop.
The RDC handles an average of 4000–4500 order lines every week. As a slight variation in defects or failures can have a major impact on the quality performance, the quality control team at the RDC follows a process that involves all the RDC departments while addressing claims.
The claims at the RDC are addressed through an activity scheduled daily for the entire team at 3pm. Staff from different departments gather in a designated 'quality analysis' area to discuss quality claims. One of the staff assumes the role of the customer and challenges the other departments in the RDC to address the customer complaint. The debate ends only when all the departments provide a solution that satisfies the customer. The manager in charge of quality claims must respond within 24 hours providing the investigation result and action plan.
"A few years ago, we noticed that a large component of our quality claims were due to damage of parts. Our investigation revealed that the damage occurred on fragile parts during transit because their packaging did not provide sufficient protection. We received the fragile parts in bulk sea shipments which were well protected. When they are removed and repacked in smaller quantities for delivery via road or air, the smaller packages did not offer as much protection as the bulk packages," says Anoop.
"The best course of action was to separate and handle the fragile parts carefully in our warehouse before packing. So we started identifying fragile parts while picking, and we created a zone dedicated to sort fragile parts with signage to indicate the sensitive nature of the items. The zone for fragile parts is equipped with additional packaging material to provide the cushioning required for transportation. This process helped us reduce damage claims, significantly," he adds.
Humera points out that every process at the RDC revolves around the Japanese process improvement methodology of Kaizen and its 3G principles Gemba, Gembutsu and Genjitsu.
"This methodology involves solving a problem by defining it and conducting a root cause analysis to arrive at a solution for that particular problem so that it doesn't occur again," says Humera.
The RDC has applied this methodology to safety, a cornerstone of Volvo's brand identity, by encouraging its staff to identify and report safety gaps in every stage of its processes. To make this exercise more appealing, the RDC gamified the task in the form of a competition called 'the safety race'.
The safety race competition requires members to identify unsafe conditions and acts, report them and take immediate action to rectify the problems. The RDC staff are divided into four teams, represented by four colours. Each team is rewarded 1 point for problem detection and 2 points for problem solving. The progress of the teams are visualised on a symbolic race track installed at the RDC.
"The competition drives our staff to keep hunting for unsafe acts. So far, they have detected over 4000 unsafe acts and conditions and reported them in the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) format, which has helped us take corrective action. These safety initiatives have led to our current safety record of around 1800 days without any loss time accident," says Humera.
The symbolic race track of the safety race competition indicates the progress of different teams at the RDC in identifying unsafe conditions and acts and reporting them.
The 3G principles also extend to staff training, warehouse space and cost optimisation. The RDC has a VPS training room where staff have access to training material, and continuous training programmes are scheduled by identifying their skill gaps on various processes, and progress is rewarded through recognition programmes every month. The warehouse, which is 70% occupied currently, has undergone a space optimisation, replacing horizontal picking with vertical picking. Currently, one of the focus areas of the RDC in its process improvement is cost deployment.
"Freight is the major component of our costs. We use value stream mapping to find ways to reduce costs through improvements in processes," says Humera.
In the midst of these process improvements, Humera is preparing her team for the diamond level assessment, next year.
"The diamond level requires end-to-end workplace organisation and complete visibility of the supply chain, from the supplier to the end user. We would also need to introduce a certain level of automation in our processes. We are on track to achieving these objectives and we expect to be ready for our diamond level evaluation in 2020," says Humera.


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Other Names: FCI Official Name: Dalmatinac; Dal, Spotted Coach-dog, Spotted Dog, Plum Pudding Dog, Carriage Dog
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I've not been writing much about my life lately as many things happened and I wanted to at least wait for things to settle down before I pen my thoughts down. This will probably be a short post to summarise my life in general.
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Join University of Minnesota Extension for the Benton County Dairy and Forage Field Day on Monday, August 12th. The field day will be hosted at New Heights Dairy, owned and operated by Brent Czech and located at 3145 155th Street NW, Rice, MN. The field day will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will include multiple "short course" stations covering nutrition and feed management, forage harvest equipment, risk management, genetic programs, sand lanes, parlor management, ventilation and barn design, and HarvXtra low lignin alfalfa hay production. Each station will be led by industry experts as well as members of the New Heights Dairy Team. This approach will allow attendees to focus on the topics they are most interested in.
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By accident another administrator was editing the same page as I was working with and he saved his copy after that I had added more pictures to the page. My pictures are missing and it's impossible to add them again because they are not listed in the table from where you select them from Website. The files do exist when inspecting from Files section. I tried to delete the pictures from Files section and uploaded them again but they are still missing in the selection list from Website.
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