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Woman found dead in single-car crash northwest of San Antonio, near Government Canyon
A woman is dead after police say her vehicle left the road and struck a stone wall Tuesday afternoon near Government Canyon.
The woman, who had not been identified as of Tuesday night, was found by a passing motorist just before 2 p.m. in the 12000 block of Texas 211, according to preliminary information from a San Antonio Police report.
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A report states that the motorist found her in the middle of the roadway with extensive injuries, but it wasn't immediately clear whether she was thrown from her vehicle and whether she was wearing a seatbelt.
Officers arrived and confirmed that the woman died as a result of the accident. It was believed she was traveling southbound on the road.
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Benefits of Sticking to One Online or Mobile CasinoJuly 25, 2018
New mobile and online casinos emerge every day making it difficult for interested players to choose a casino.
Is it advisable to choose one casino or play at as many casinos as possible?
Continue reading this article to know the advantages of sticking to one casino.
Loyalty Perks
The temptation to play at numerous online casinos is real, but is this a better choice than playing at one casino?
Online casinos usually reward their faithful players through loyalty programs.
The aim of these programs is to encourage players to keep on playing by giving them loyalty points.
More points mean more rewards.
Some popular rewards include Free Spins, free games, and casino bonuses.
If you are a loyal player, your account manager will often send you notifications to let you know the casino's exciting offers and promotions.
In addition, some casinos may facilitate faster withdrawals if you stick around in order to keep you around.
However, it's important to know the casino's T&Cs, minimum deposits, and maximum cashout.
You may decide to play at one online casino or choose various casinos.
Your choice will depend on your preferences.
However, you should always choose casinos with numerous slot options, different payment methods, safety certificates, and fairness certificates.
The choice you make will be good as long as you pay attention to these details.
What are your thoughts on the idea of being loyal to one mobile or online casino?

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The debut of our [tracery tips] series last week was a hit! Thanks to everyone for all the feedback and comments. Today, we continue with our picks for perfect pedestal sinks. We love the old house charm that pedestal sinks add to a bathroom. Of course they don't always offer the storage or counter space of a vanity, but we've found little touches like a ledge behind the pedestal or a built-in between a pair of sinks often makes up the difference.
1. Bancroft Pedestal Lavatory by Kohler
This relatively affordable option is widely available from plumbing suppliers as well as home improvement stores. The tapering column base is classic and clean and the wide rim even leaves a place for setting down a toothbrush. Available in 24″ and 30″ sizes, it's a great choice for smaller spaces.
2. Ravenna Pedestal Sink by American Standard
Another great solution for smaller budgets and spaces, this pedestal sink is a clean-lined choice that still retains a classic silhouette. The optional towel bar is a great idea for a smaller space where there isn't room to mount bath hardware.
3. Exeter Pedestal by Waterworks
This classically styled pedestal reminds us of a sink you'd find in an old house. Its substantial base, wide rim and big bowl make it perfect for everyday use in a space like a Master Bathroom (in fact Doug has one in his bathroom)
4. Hampstead Pedestal Sink by Kallista
Check out the leg on this sink! We love the curvy profile and stepped foot of the beautiful pedestal on Kallista's Hampstead Sink. Anna Kay selected a pair of these for an amazing bathroom in a home at Lake Martin recently and we love how the space turned out. Wide side rims give some "counter space" and a slightly raised lip across the back adds detail–and a useful backsplash.
5. Torre Washbasin by Lacava
This sink is just plain cool. And simple. And elegant. We think it would be amazing in a beautiful clean-lined space but that it would also be a great contrast to a more detailed room. This sink is more than just a utilitarian fixture, it's a piece of sculpture.
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Because a good ride can last all day long.
It doesnt matter whether were talking about architecture, transportation, clothing, food or music: the real greats stand the test of time. And when youre talking about all-terrain vehicles, that test means two things: how many hours a day you want to ride, and how long your ATV lasts.
The Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon knocks it out of the park on both counts. Its a premium ATV that places a premium on rider comfortall-day comfort. And we have a great selection of Rubicon models with a wide range of features, so you can pick the one thats perfect for you. Every Rubicon uses the same 500-class enginetough, proven and efficient. But no matter which Rubicon you choose, one things for certain: Once you start riding, the only reason youll want to stop is to refuel.
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A Northumberland seaside village scooped a remarkable double, as two of its accommodation providers won national awards.
St Cuthbert's House bed and breakfast and Seafield Caravan Park, both at Seahouses, won gold awards at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014.
St Cuthbert's, a renovated former church, took gold in the guest accommodation category, while the caravan park scooped the top award in the holiday park/holiday village category.
The two businesses from the village - which is close to the Farne Islands, Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island - were presented with their awards at a ceremony at Cheltenham Racecourse on Monday night.
Jeff Sutheran, owner of St Cuthbert's, said: "These national awards bring together the best businesses from around the whole country, and to be awarded the top honour is wonderful.
"It is especially remarkable to have two gold-award winners from the same village.
"The message couldn't be clearer - the Northumberland coast is a fabulous visitor destination, offering the very highest-quality accommodation and services. These awards prove it."
Ken Britton, owner of Seafield, said he was delighted to win gold - the second time the site has landed the top prize.
He added: "It is testament to the continued investment in the park and most importantly to the dedicated and motivated team here at Seafield, who continually strive to not only maintain but to improve the customer experience.
"The most pleasing aspect of the prestigious national VisitEngland awards process was that a small village called Seahouses can not only have two businesses shortlisted for the awards, but to achieve gold in two different categories.
"We would like to congratulate St.Cuthbert's House on their success.
"Tourism is now the main industry supporting the village and this success can only bode well for the future as Seahouses is certainly a centre of tourism excellence."
James Berresford, VisitEngland's chief executive, said: "We received hundreds of applications of an exceptionally high quality making the competition for a gold award extremely tough.
"It is therefore a tremendous achievement for these two businesses from the same village to win a gold award, the highest accolade for excellence in tourism which VisitEngland can bestow.
"They have raised the bar for excellence for others to aspire to and I warmly congratulate them on their exemplary contribution to tourism in this country, and especially on the Northumberland Coast."
Also recognised in the awards was Leaplish Waterside Park at Kielder, which received bronze in the holiday village of the year category.
Jude Leitch, general manager of Northumberland Tourism, said: "I'm delighted that three of Northumberland's accommodation providers have been recognised as the best in England, and congratulate all of them on their hard work and dedication to providing the highest levels of quality and service.
"Their success in the Visit England Awards for Excellence proves that visitors to Northumberland can expect a welcome that is second to none."


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Trade exhibition reports double digit growth in record edition
Automechanika Dubai 2013 has reported another record breaking edition, having welcomed more than 24,000 trade visitors from around 130 countries, a 16 percent increase on 2012. The rapidly growing fair – 25 percent larger in terms of net space occupied – featured 1,482 exhibitors from 58 countries and is now a confirmed stalwart on the international trade fair calendar.
"Driven by the strength of the Automechanika brand worldwide, the Dubai edition has firmly established itself as a must attend event for anyone interested in doing business within the automotive aftermarket in the Middle East and wider region," said Mr. Ahmed Pauwels, CEO, Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organiser of Automechanika Dubai.
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and India were the largest visiting countries after the UAE to Automechanika Dubai 2013. With approximately 130 visiting countries, the show's reach is unparalleled for the automotive aftermarket. During the fair, exhibitors reported on the key role which Automechanika Dubai plays in their business.
Dr. Khaled Alexander Sabbah, Managing Director at ZF Middle East, said: "The number of valuable contacts, the high caliber participants and the many face to face encounters with our customers make Automechanika Dubai an exceptionally important platform for ZF in the Middle East", while Mr. Camillo Riccetti, Area Sales Manager, BF Germany GmbH, commented: "Automechanika Dubai is essential for our markets."
Speaking about the wide product areas covered by Automechanika Dubai, Mr. Asad Abbas Badami, Managing Director for A-Map, said: "We have to be here because it is important for our identity in the automotive market and this is the only exhibition that puts all parts of the automotive industry together in one show." Furthermore, Mr. Arnd Franz, Managing Director of MAHLE GmbH, said: "The main reason for MAHLE to participate at Automechanika is its consistent global concept, whether it takes place in Dubai, Shanghai or Frankfurt – the fair successfully orients on the aftermarket target group."
125 companies participated within the Tyres & Batteries section which has grown from strength to strength in recent years, having increased by 28 percent more exhibitors this year alone. Mr. Kenji Masuyama, General Manager, Commercial Tyre Marketing for first time participants Bridgestone, said: "The Middle East is one of our target markets and is a very important market for us," and long term exhibitor Mr. Surender S. Kandhari, Chairman at Al Dobowi Group, said: "This year we have met a lot of people from Europe, Asia and Africa and we will participate in Automechanika Dubai forever."
Exhibitors were also extremely optimistic at the response from trade buyers at the show and reported on positive business transactions, leads and new business enquiries.
Mr. Arvind Poddar, Managing Director of Gold Sponsor BKT, said: "We are delighted with the response to our product line. Business leads that have been generated have been very encouraging." Furthermore, Kash Uttam, Managing Director, Shukralla General Trading Co. LLC, authorised distributor for Duracell automotive batteries in the UAE, said: "This is our official Middle East launch and I am confident that we will capture a good share of the automotive battery market in the UAE thanks to our participation here."
Furthermore, there was a positive vibe concerning the quality and diversity of trade visitors that passed by the participants' stands throughout the three day fair.
Mr. Vahab Safaeian, Sales Executive at Samir Odeh Group, said: "It is a very good place to meet our customers. People working in the industry from Iran, KSA, Libya, Egypt and Kenya – all of them are here." Mr. Christian Mack, Area Sales Manager, Middle East & Far East for SM Moterenteile, also commented: "We have met trade visitors from Iran and Pakistan and made very concrete new contacts." Furthermore, Mr. Dmitriy Puzanov, Sales Manager of Export Sales Department at WESTA ISIC, said: "We've had customers from all over the world."
Automechanika Dubai's ongoing growth is also reflected in the consistent development of the automotive aftermarket trade in the region. For the first time in its history, Dubai's auto parts and accessories trade reached the US$10 bn mark in 2012. As such, Dubai is considered not only a regional, but an international hub for the automotive aftermarket trade, strongly supported by its world class storage and logistics services.
2013 marked the 11th edition of Automechanika Dubai – the Middle East's leading international trade fair for the automotive industry targeting trade visitors from Western Asia, Eastern Europe, the CIS and Africa. The show featured 23 official country pavilions with debuts from Netherlands and Indonesia and also enjoyed the support of 37 international trade associations. The show also welcomed first time exhibitors from Macedonia and Malta and had 12 percent more UAE-exhibitors than the previous edition.
Automechanika Dubai is divided into four distinct product sections for the convenience of visitors and exhibitors. These are Parts & Systems which take up approximately 69 percent of the exhibition, Tyres & Batteries, occupying about 16 percent of the show floor and Repair & Maintenance and Accessories & Tuning which occupy a further 14 percent between them. The next edition of Automechanika Dubai will take place from June 3 to 5, 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.


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Caryn Acs' volunteer journey with Girls Hope began when she had just moved to the Pittsburgh region and was searching for ways to become involved in her new community. Initially, she partnered with Girls Hope as a Residential Volunteer, helping to lessen the load for our staff when it came to everyday household tasks. After starting a new position with BNY Mellon in 2011, Caryn's volunteer experience transitioned into a corporate one, as she brought her co-workers along with her to participate in our A Day of Caring program.
During A Day of Caring, volunteers from some of our corporate and community partners join us at one of our residences to help us complete the basic responsibilities that make our houses comfortable homes for our scholars.
"We start with a group meeting and usually coffee and pastries," Caryn says, describing a typical A Day of Caring experience. "We meet about goals and activities that might need to be accomplished that day and make a plan. We circulate two lists and cross the items off – planting flowers, washing cars, cleaning windows, one man was very handy and even checked that the bikes were safe."
Caryn says that while these small projects might not seem individually significant, together they make a world of difference to the Girls Hope scholars.
"It's kind of like a fairy tale with the shoe makers and the elves," Caryn explains. "When [the scholars] come home from school, they can tell that things are a little shinier and a little brighter. The girls come home from school and can focus on learning and education. We make that possible."
While A Day of Caring volunteers help our staff create a safe and relaxing environment for our scholars to enjoy, the program proves to be equally beneficial for our participating partners.
"We get a diverse chance at team building," Cary says. "We are not in the office and we are not taking a class, but we are given a common goal. It gives you a chance to strengthen your relationships and make connections. Having a great network of people to really rely on is a great thing."
Caryn says that she feels fortunate to work for a company that allows her to go out and support the community that she lives and works in.
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In this workshop, you will learn how Trey Research can leverage Deep Learning technologies to scan through their vehicle specification documents to find compliance issues with new regulations, and manage the classification through their web application. The entire process from model creation, application packaging, model deployment and application deployment needs to occur as one unified repeatable, pipeline. At the end of this workshop, you will be better able to design and implement end-to-end solutions that fully operationalize deep learning models, inclusive of all application components that depend on the model.
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The College of Idaho embraces Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a "day on" experience, rather than a day away from studies. During this day, one of the activities provided for C of I students not only helped them understand poverty, but it also provided them with the tools to make social change within a local community.
Eleven current C of I students led by Arnold Hernandez, C of I's director of inclusion and intercultural engagement, embarked on vans within the early morning of MLK day to head toward Farmway Village. Farmway Village is a housing development in Caldwell that provides homes for seasonal farmworkers, as well as low-income families. The group's objectives throughout the day were to understand the importance immigrant laborers played within local rural communities along with providing community assistance.
Mike Dittenber, executive director of Farmway Village, provided students the opportunity to help local residents by allowing the students to clean gutters along the residential houses of the community. These dedicated and hard-working students preformed the task using a mix of shovels, rakes, and snow pushers. A mixture of ice, dirt, and leaves along the gutters provided a challenge, but this did not stop the students from working two hours straight without any signs of hesitation. During this short time period, the students cleared out three long stretches of residential roads, which provided aide to at least 30 homes within the community.
The community assistance is more than a simple clean up job for students here. "Being part of a day on experience humbles you," said Jose Cordova, a C of I senior who is studying health science. "It humbles you because you go through the struggles that these people have gone through rather than just taking the day off. If people were to take the day off then they would probably just do their own thing where they don't really reflect on why this day is celebrated nationwide and why it's so monumental to American history." This day of service reminded Cordova of the things he may take for granted on his day-to-day basis of life, allowing him to reflect on the privileges of being a citizen within the United States.
Senior Elizabeth Arredondo added to the importance of service within the community by saying, "MLK day is special to me because, in a way, we are answering one of MLK questions which is 'What are you doing for others?' On MLK day we answer this question through our actions. We go out and help our neighbors, volunteer, do community services etc. MLK day is the day where we think about others and find ways to help them."
Hernandez has spearheaded MLK day activities for the College for the past three years, but this is only his second time taking students to Farmway Village. Because of the major snowstorms within Idaho last year, the students focused on painting indoors for an entire day, but during this year's shortened visit, Hernandez added an additional presentation before the students started providing community assistance. The presentation focused on the group's other objective of learning about the importance of immigrant laborers, as well as providing contextual information on how labor camps came to be established within the United States.
The presentation in itself was enough to draw one C of I student to be a part of this year's day on experience. "I decided to be a part of the Farmway Village Service Project because it is something that I can relate to," said senior Spanish major Elias Arredondo. "Many of my family members came to the U.S. through farm contracts and they have very similar origins to the people that live there today."
Altogether, The College of Idaho's day on experience allows students to reflect on themselves and society instead of taking the day off. Martin Luther King Jr. Day throughout the College provided students with an abundance of activities but, Farmway village paved the way toward a small step in social change.
"Right now were two sticks rubbing together," Hernandez said. "We're trying to start a big fire. We know that in order to start a fire with two sticks, it's going to take time, but once the flame gets going we're not going to let it go out."
The College of Idaho has a 125-year-old legacy of excellence. The C of I is known for its outstanding academic programs, winning athletics tradition and history of producing successful graduates, including seven Rhodes Scholars, three governors, four NFL players and countless business leaders and innovators. Its distinctive PEAK Curriculum challenges students to attain competency in the four knowledge peaks of humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and a professional field—empowering them to earn a major and three minors in four years. The College's close-knit, residential campus is located in Caldwell, where its proximity both to Boise and to the world-class outdoor activities of southwest Idaho's mountains and rivers offers unique opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. For more information, visit www.collegeofidaho.edu.


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So last week I told you about the vintage cups and saucers given to me from my Nans collection. I am still searching for more of the delectable pink ones but I found these two shiny black ones on ebay and to my delight I got a free trio for a predetermined spend. How nice do they look with the non vintage cakestand?
This is the trio I got free and I have to confess I have just ordered the other two sets they had left as I have become quite smitten with them. This is my little birthday present to myself. I cant believe that china from around the 1912 -1930 era can still be around. I am going to have to be so careful because I have broken modern china so quickly in the past. thankfully, the dining room is a carpetted sanctuary. They would not stand a chance in my tiled kitchen and all its chaotic mayhem.
More cakes were produced today. These are cinnamon raisin with cinnamon maple buttercream. This is all thats left after the boys spotted them.
These are St.Clements cupcakes. Orange sponge topped with lemon vanilla buttercream. I do love anything lemony. Dear daughter will be sad as they are not vegan. I have found a recipe or 2 and as I have next week off day job, plan to have a go at those.
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See our TrackingPoint followup video here: https://www.full30.com/video/e74a10ccc12a118e4e8751c99f0d6cef
TrackingPoint has been out for a little while now, and we had a chance to play with one of the rifles at SHOT Show 2015. Well, it just recently came back in the news when a couple of computer security researchers got in the news for being able to hack one and cause problems with its ballistic calculations.
Surprise surprise, the mainstream media vastly overstated the problems and dolled up the story to get maximum shock value out of it. Want to know what the real deal is? Let us explain...
While the investigators did have to disassemble the rifle to identify the vulnerabilities later exploited, the tools they put together will work on any TrackingPoint firearm (disassembled or not) as long as the wifi is on.
As for the custom software update; it can be uploaded it to any TrackingPoint firearm as long as the wifi is on and the attacker is within range as the scope does not authenticate the connection.
Lastly, modifying the OS is not required to gain shell access; they found remote code execution as well.
In summary: Ephemeral changes (ballistic data, wind, etc) can be set by an attacker if they are on the wifi network without a modified OS.
Perpetual changes (which will continue to exist even after a reboot) can be done by uploading a modified version of the scope OS and pushing that modified version of that OS does not require the user to "accept" the upgrade, and there's a good chance that they may not notice it occurring.
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Made from chromed tanned leather, this stylish quiver is perfect for traditional archery or medieval re-enactments. You can use this quiver to hold either LARP arrows or classic arrows, the depth works well for both. A patch of soft, split-leather lines the upper rim of the quiver. Brass-plated iron buckles allow easy adjustment of the shoulder strap. Stitched leather cording strengthens the structure and gives it a nice rustic look. Whether for live action roleplay or traditional archery, keep your arrows close with the Hunters Leather Quiver.
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The moment you step into Anthropologie, you know exactly where you are: the signature smell of Capri Blue volcano candles, an assortment of beaded caftans, pretty woven rugs on rustic teak floors... It's a combination of a bohemian fever dream and aesthetic #goals. So when the retail chain announced they'd now be hosting weddings, we almost passed out (possibly from the overwhelming candle fumes…TBD).
The Urban Outfitters–owned brand just announced that their new Pennsylvania location on the outskirts of Philadelphia, called Devon Yard, will feature their very own Anthropologie wedding brand BHLDN and nursery and garden brand terrain stores, as well as a venue space perfect for an Anthro-curated wedding. It opens today, so boho brides, get ready to book your big day.
"Set on six acres, the grounds lend to the welcoming atmosphere with a central courtyard, seating and picturesque landscaping," the press release reads. The space contains a bridal suite, "garden porch," which overlooks the grounds, reception room and ceremony courtyard that can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Yep, this means you could pick out your wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses at BHLDN, stock up on decor at Anthropologie, then arrange your bouquets at terrain, right before having the event next door. Now, if only they had a caterer…But, wait! There's an on-site restaurant called the Terrain Garden Café that'll prepare signature cocktails and seasonal, locally inspired menus. They really thought of everything, y'all.
If ever there was a time to drop a hint to our S.O., this is it. (But, honestly, our birthday's coming up, so forget the ring. Booking this space stat.)
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Just making fun of the Welsh (they're a nice people, they don't mind).
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Bought some of these the other day- seemed like a good idea at the time (still is, but I'll get to the but…)
They are designed to be able to reverse-mount a bowl (I have these delusions of grandeur that I might actually be able to turn something so elaborate as a bowl one day – I know it isn't THAT hard, but like a lot of things, there is expecting that one can do something, and actually proving it).
(These images were taken from the Nova web site fwiw). The benefit of being able to mount a bowl like this is to be able to remove the chuck marks from the bottom of the bowl, or remount it for finishing.
Now for the but…..I read the boxes for the Cole Jaws and the Mini Cole jaws, and it suggested for my lathe that I should get the mini. But bigger is better right? I determined that I could fit the full sized ones – they cleared the bed of the lathe, so that should be fine! However, and it wasn't suggested that this was the critical dimension: they don't clear the tool rest! Bugger.
So I'll have to swap them over and get the mini ones after all. Oh well, it was worth a try.
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Once again our students have produced a remarkable set of results in the prestigious IB Diploma. We are relatively unselective in intake, making the average of 36.7 points (equating to better than 3 A grades at A level) even more impressive, and the...
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Johannesburg September 2017 – Climate change is a real challenge globally and it is important that all industries, including the construction industry, go green and protect the environment. For a long time, going green has been considered an expensive way to build, which was only accessible to the affluent sectors of society. However, research by the construction industry has shown that eco-friendly methods and materials offer a viable and cost-effective alternative. Tommy Strydom, acting CEO of Inyatsi Construction, explains the benefits of going green for the construction industry.
As construction companies we have to be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently from planning to construction, operation, maintenance and renovation, as well as demolition. We have to construct buildings that reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by using energy, water and other resources efficiently, protecting the health of people who use them and therefore improving employee productivity. We also have to reduce waste, pollution and environmental degradation.
It is becoming less difficult and less expensive for the construction industry to go green and therefore green eco-friendly construction has become a fixture on lists of the top industries all over the world. In the US alone, green construction has increased by nearly 2 500%, according to the country's Green Building Council.
The benefits of eco-friendly construction include lower cost, which is underpinned by the use of eco-friendly materials. Eco-friendly construction also ensures increased competition and innovation. The price of eco-friendly construction was, until recently, much higher, due to expensive materials, expensive construction methods and the high cost of certification. In less affluent countries, as in parts of Africa, cost usually determines the materials and methods.
However, the market forces of supply and demand have come into play, and materials and methods have become more affordable and more available, while it is envisaged that certification will also become more affordable and less time-consuming.
We must remember that, although construction is a service industry, it also uses and generates significant amounts of material resources. In addition construction also entails the use of water, which is a scarce commodity in southern Africa even before climate change; and land, where the impact of construction on biodiversity is a major concern.
Eco-friendly construction also extends to material flow to the construction site. Material flow has to be adequately controlled to ensure that the movement of materials do not erase the benefits of eco-friendly construction.
Competition and innovation in the construction industry to find more eco-friendly products and methods that meet sustainability standards, such as energy-efficiency and air quality, has made it possible for the industry to find better and more cost-effective materials through research. Window coverings, floor coverings, paint and roof materials have already been developed and I am sure that we can do the same here.
Eco-friendly construction is growing globally and its contribution to the bottom line of companies will continue to grow and I believe that it is where the future of the industry lies. Going green is becoming big business and construction companies in Africa must ensure that they are not left behind and stay informed about new innovations. It is therefore important that we ensure that we become experts on eco-friendly construction.
We can use the International Code Council's International Green Construction Code as the focus of our efforts, as well as the Green Building Council of SA's Green Star rating system. The code regulates site development and land use and the preservation of natural and material resources to improve indoor air quality and support the use of energy-efficient appliances, renewable energy systems, water resource conservation, rainwater collection and distribution systems and the recovery of used water.
The environmental impact of sustainable construction cannot be ignored. Energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions contribute to climate change, while water consumption, land degradation and the destruction of biospheres exacerbates the effects of climate change. In turn, we can grow our businesses, exercise better control over our material flows and offer more cost-effective services. And going green will not only benefit our pockets, but our planet too.


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For the love of the game: Player makes his return
July 21, 2003
A few years ago, Ashley Tindle was a standout figure in the Greeley tennis community, playing on the University of Northern Colorado men's tennis team from 1997-2000 as the No. 1 and 2 singles player and as a member of the No. 2 doubles team.
When Tindle was born, his right arm was not completely developed.
The doctors said it was a mild birth defect. Tindle's right arm did not have a full hand. The arm is also half as long as his left arm.
His ability on the tennis court is anything but underdeveloped.
"I have had it my whole life, so I am used to it," Tindle said.
He is so used to having an under-developed right arm that he jokes about it.
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"My arm actually shrunk because I ate too much ketchup as a kid," Ashley said jokingly.
That good sense of humor has never let his lack of a completely developed right arm stop him from doing what he wanted to do.
He began playing tennis when he was 5 years old with his mom.
They would hit the ball back and forth in the street without a net. At the age of 10, Tindle began to play tennis competitively.
Ashley was not just a tennis player. He attended Heritage High School, and was on the basketball team as well. He received the Inaugural Dick Connor Ace Award, for adversity conquered through excellence. He was also given a scholarship to play basketball at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling.
He transferred to UNC after one year so he could play tennis.
Tindle wanted to make tennis his life. After finishing school, Tindle was an assistant coach at UNC for one year. The next year he began teaching tennis professionally at Work Out West in Greeley. There, he ran the local excellence-training program. The program was for junior players of all abilities.
But teaching didn't stop there for Tindle. Tindle was a teaching pro at the Greeley Country Club where he helped run the junior development program. This was also a program for juniors of all tennis levels. He was teaching tennis to junior players and adults alike.
Tennis had become his job, but as much as he loved the game, he did not find tennis as appealing anymore.
"To tell the truth, I was a little burnt out," he said.
That is when Tindle decided to take some time away from the game. After the summer of 2002, he quit his job at Work Out West and moved to Denver.
For the next four months, he was on his own vacation. He traveled with the Colorado rock band Mind Go Flip and found himself on the east and west coast.
He didn't even touch his tennis racket.
Eventually, though, he returned to Colorado. After four months of travel and vacation, Tindle began working in Denver at the Colorado Athletic Club, Monaco as a membership representative.
Slowly, he worked his way back into the tennis scene, giving occasional lessons at the club. Eventually, he hopes that will turn into a full-time job again. Until then, playing for a 5.0 USTA team at Monaco will have to satisfy him.
Tindle has future plans besides tennis: Returning to school to get a master's degree. But then its back to tennis, he said. His next future tennis goal: Coach at a college.
"Tennis is still what I love to do," Tindle said.
Ashley Tindle was a tennis player at the University of Northern Colorado for three years. While he was there, he won the North Central Conference title at No. 2 singles in 1997. Tindle, and fellow tennis player Todd Edwards, won the NCC title at No. 2 doubles in 1998. Tindle graduated in 1999 from UNC and taught tennis at Work Out West and the Greeley Country Club. Tindle, now 28, lives in Denver and works at the Colorado Athletic Club, Monaco.


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text: Gambia's new vice president will be a leader of the opposition coalition that helped bring new President Adama Barrow to power, a presidential spokesman announced on Monday, as regional troops continued security sweeps to prepare for Barrow's return to the country he now rules. The appointment of Fatoumata Tambajang as vice president was announced at a news conference by coalition spokesman, Halifa Sallah. He said the rest of Barrow's Cabinet would be revealed on Tuesday, ABC News reported. A former UN Development Program staffer, Tambajang was instrumental in helping Gambia's opposition parties overcome their differences and unite against ousted president Yahya Jammeh, who came to power in a coup and ruled for 22 years. Barrow remained in Senegal on Monday, where he traveled more than a week ago when it was uncertain whether Jammeh would acknowledge defeat in the December election and step down. Barrow's return date has not been fixed. The armed forces have pledged loyalty to him, though regional forces from the West African body known as ECOWAS on Monday continued to push Gambian soldiers out of the official residence, State House, in advance of Barrow's arrival.


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Guardians of The Sea and Forest
This performance is a ghost pilgrimage that performed by children and Setagaya-Silk. Setagaya-Silk is a theatrical company based in Tokyo and acted in the abroad.
From one of the thinking of "god resided in everything", performers pick up gods from the various part, like garbage on the street, floating wreakage on the beach and natural materials. And they make ghost mask from these materials.
With putting masks on the face, performers travel on foot at the town and on the beach. They stop walking sometimes and look at each other to a passer-by.
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Physician Abuse or Burgeoning Systematic Disposal?
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:04 am
I am wondering if my last recourse has been expended. Wednesday I visited a physician (an internal medicine practitioner) in hope of a diagnosis -- at the very least a referral to someone who's expertise might be helpful. With me I took a briefly detailed but thoroughly relevant synopsis, also detailing compliance with clusters of ineffective-to-worse draconian prescribed. There is little chance IMO a preliminary diagnosis of foot & leg LE -- both its inherited form and that compounded by trauma, owing to facts of my own, and that of a disabled parent (whose ultimately also exhibited every commonly known trait of advanced class III, including -- despite all vigilance -- acute bacterial lymphangitis WITH near fatal bouts of septicemia), might have been anything less than appropriate: in addition to a litany of other symptoms, with entire-foot involvement, I cannot wear the best therapeutic shoe more than a period of 3 - 4 hours if at all, nor can I at present hold a job. Pain is chronic, often acute, and mobility consequently impaired due to weight bearing limb involvement (chronic since 1981, when, during diagnosis for DVT, I became the subject of a venogram procedure malfunction; moderate walking produces consequences of profound and excruciating swelling with concomitant interdependent bilateral pain. During the visit, and while having no problem diagnosing peripheral neuropathy, this physician would not, despite repeated request, consent to an order for diagnostic Lymphoscintigraphy -- nor would she, as with previous others over decades, including vascular specialists, agree to written diagnoses now or anytime hence (following frequent Ultrasound tests) for other than Chronic Veinous Insufficiency. I made a point of tactfully emphasizing stated terms of my CIGNA insurance emphatically read, for MLD qualification, "confirmed diagnosis of intractable lymphedema" at all times required ... Response to this was threefold: first, a suggestion that I arrange any MLD therapy "on my own", secondly was recommendation for arterial pulse diagnostics (this being the popular "CYA factor", with which I will have no issue), and third, written referral for therapeutic counseling! As I rack up yet another co-pay liability (not counting diagnostics), odd that she didn't mention the latter until taking note of prescribed antidepressant from the referring GP. All things considered, does anyone have insight into WHY such resistance to provide, in the absence of written diagnosis, a simple referral that might allow patients a modicum of dignity through possibly obtaining one elsewhere? If "too busy" is far overused, does this not approach quite utterly reckless delivery of service (?), and, regardless, how does one hope to mitigate whatsoever one's circumstance when a physician will show contempt??


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The Proper Way to Wear a Backpack
Have you ever picked up your child's backpack and thought to yourself, "That cannot be good for her posture or back muscles!" or "How does she lift this?" Carrying a heavy backpack can put strain on your child's back and shoulder muscles, which can lead to bad posture and muscle aches. A child carries her backpack for a significant amount of time during the school year, and wearing it inappropriately can impact her posture and overall health. Read on for tips for properly wearing a backpack.
Tips for properly wearing a backpack:
- A loaded backpack should NEVER weigh more than 10% of your child's total body weight (AOTA, 2013). For example, if your child weighs 60 pounds, her backpack should only weigh 6 pounds.
- Make sure your child positions items in the backpack with heaviest items closest to the body and lightest items toward the outside of the pack.
- Discuss organizational strategies for backpacks with your child; make sure ONLY necessary school items are in the backpack.
- Your child's backpack should have padded shoulder straps to prevent strain or impingement placed on your child's shoulder muscles or nerves.
- Make sure the backpack rests close to the child's body and does not hang lower than her lower back.
- If a waist belt is provided on the backpack, make sure your child wears it to help distribute the weight of the backpack more evenly on both sides of the body.
- Make sure your child's backpack has the ergonomically necessary pieces before looking for the backpack with more style.
Feel free to refer to www.AOTA.org for more information regarding proper backpack guidelines. If you have questions or concerns about your child's backpack wear, feel free to contact us for more information. Children wear their backpacks a significant amount of time, making this an important area of review!
*Co-written by Kelley Balmer
Information above was obtained from the American Occupational Therapy Association handouts for Backpack Awareness. American Occupational Therapy Association. Backpack Strategies for Parents and Students. Retrieved August 27, 2013 from http://www.aota.org.


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Editorial: A wellspring of compromise, so far
By Richard Gaw
More than two years ago, John Thaeder of the Delaware-based Artesian Resources Corp. stood before the New Garden Board of Supervisors and talked about the company's wish to activate a well on property it owned at the corner of Newark and Broad Run roads in Landenberg.
Thaeder's presentation lasted all of five minutes, and at the time, resonated like an innocuous afterthought. In the two years since that whispery introduction, the eventual application of Artesian to activate the well set off a firestorm of controversy, backed by disapproval that echoed in the voices of state and local elected officials, regulatory agencies and a noisy, beehive swarm of citizens.
Throughout those two years, that small well -- protruding no more than two feet from the ground in the middle of a vacant field once owned by the Wilkinson family -- generated more conflicting documentation, argument, and controversy than anything else in New Garden Township.
Clearly, the fight was on: In this corner, Artesian said that their pump test revealed that their aspiration of pumping and distributing 288,000 gallons of water a day would have no negative impact on the local environment or water levels. In the other corner, local voices organized under the grassroots Save Our Water Committee, and State Sen. Andrew Dinniman, who became the champion trumpeter in the opposition to Artesian's application.
Now, even after a three-month delay on a final ruling sent them back to discussion, the Delaware River Basin Commission [DRBC] finally ruled in favor of Artesian at its Dec. 9 meeting in Washington Crossing, Pa. In the wake of this decision, there is certain to be a hearty list of dissenters who remain steadfast in their belief that Artesian's application to activate the well should have been rejected completely. And yet, what this contingent fails to understand is that without the aggressive campaign to hold Artesian to realistic rates of withdrawal, and to hold them responsible for transparent record-keeping of its monitoring systems, they might have had a smooth ride – 288,000 gallons of water withdrawn, per day, from the start, while being held to look-the-other-way standards of regulation.
As it stands now, Artesian will be forced to conduct weekly testing on the Broad Run Aquifer and the nearby White Clay Creek, and share those reports with several regulatory agencies, all of which are expected to be posted on the New Garden Township webite and elsewhere.
While the water company has cleared one hurdle, they still have a few more to leap over, including obtaining approval from the Public Utilities Commission.
Clearly, the fight against Artesian's presence in southern Chester County is far from over, but in the short respite between now and Artesian's next phases of approval, it is time for the thousands of residents in New Garden, Franklin and London Britain townships who opposed Artesian's presence in southern Chester County to thank those who wrote letters to authorities, aired their grievances in carefully-rehearsed arguments, and conducted thier own scientific testing of the same streams that Artesian will have to test.
In the end, they demonstrated the temerity and persistence of the good fight. In the end, they may not have picked up a rock and felled Goliath, but their work has contributed to a decision that holds a corporate giant to the checks and balances of accountability.


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Whether you're the parent of a drug addict or suffering from the consequences of addiction yourself, you're ready to admit that a dependency on drugs or alcohol has spiraled out of your control.
When you need to seek help to overcome addiction, it's important to understand that you're not alone.
In fact, most addicts aren't getting the help they need. So, the fact that you're even considering treatment is a huge first step in the right direction.
The next step?
Finding the kind of treatment program that's right for you.
In this post, we'll tell you all about wilderness rehab, and why wilderness therapy for adults can help you to finally get your life back on track.
Keep on reading to learn why wilderness therapy programs for adults are so successful.
One of the biggest benefits of wilderness rehab?
Temptations, poor influences from negative social circles, and even access to drugs are much more limited than in traditional rehab.
This is true in both the psychological and physical sense.
First of all, when you enter into wilderness therapy for adults, you'll be in a remote area. This makes leaving treatment incredibly difficult.
After all, this is because you're not a five-minute drive away from your favorite bar or drug buying spot.
Additionally, a wilderness program keeps your hands and mind much busier than many traditional rehab programs. You'll need to focus on aspects of survival.
These include things like how to create fires, build structures, or simply navigate yourself in a new environment.
These daily tasks will ensure that your days are kept busy, making much easier to stop dwelling on the pain of ending drug and alcohol addiction.
It even helps curb the symptoms — mental and physical — of extended withdrawal.
You'll also learn to be a part of a team and to do things with and for others.
When other people in your program know exactly what you're going through — and depend on you to help them make it through the day?
You'll be much better at holding yourself accountable.
Especially if you're an older adult struggling with addiction (or just a determined person), you may think that you're strong enough to fight addiction on your own.
But doing so isn't just next to impossible — it's also incredibly dangerous.
Your body may go into shock, and you may put your very life at risk if you don't get professional help and treatment. This is especially true during your initial detox phase.
When you enroll in wilderness therapy programs for adults, you'll be surrounded by people who are both psychologically and medically trained to help you to heal.
In addition to the proper physical care during detox, the staff will also help to facilitate activities and discussions between those who are healing.
At Seven Ponds Treatment & Renewal, our wilderness program usually caps at between six to eight participants.
This allows you to form an immediate bond with others on your journey, and listen and learn from their perspectives.
Going with professional treatment also means that those who are going on the journey with you have been properly screened and referred.
You need to be surrounded by people who are just as committed to their own journey to wellness as you are.
The last thing that you want is to end up in a situation where you're not only not getting the proper care you need, but where the people on the retreat with you don't actually want to get better.
When you enroll in a professional program, you can rest easy knowing that you're getting exactly what you need.
It's no secret that two of the biggest consequences of addiction are brain fog and more general mental confusion or distress.
When you're in a wilderness rehab program, the time outdoors and the physically demanding nature of the treatment keep temptations at bay.
They also keep your hands busy.
Time spent in nature has countless proven scientific benefits that help you to achieve mental clarity. This means you'll actually be able to rewire your brain and your patterns of thought.
Doing this helps with getting out of the line of obsessive thinking and self-loathing.
Spending time outdoors can improve your overall energy levels.
It can also give your immune system a much-needed boost, and even help to manage the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Since many drug and alcohol addicts also suffer from mental health issues, spending time in nature is a wonderful way to stop things like Seasonal Affective Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Plus, your body will need the tools to heal itself. It will also need to get used to the lack of presence of drugs in your system.
Time outdoors increases your levels of Vitamin C and D, in addition to getting your heart rate up.
We hope that this post has helped you to better understand just a few of the many benefits of wilderness rehab.
We also hope that it's informed your decision about whether or not wilderness therapy for adults is the right treatment plan for your personality.
It should also fit with where you are in your addiction.
Our wilderness program can last anywhere from 10-20 days and begins in a 100-year-old ranch nestled in Texoma. This space is near the Oklahoma/Texas border.
When you're ready to recognize yourself — and love yourself — again, reach out to us to learn how to get started.


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After flying into Manila airport late, we decided to spend the night catching up on sleep, showering and re-charging. It was needed after a long airport wait and two flights and gave us time to figure out what to do in Cebu.
We crashed at a cheap hotel called Zen which was around 15 minutes from the airport. It's worth noting that if you fly into Manila be prepared for heavy traffic getting out of the airport. It took us 3 hours to make the 15 minute journey to our hotel. The city of Manila is seriously over populated and incredibly crowded, rush hour times are from 5-10am and 5-10pm so that's 8 hours a day of traffic.
Cebu was beautiful but it has crazy transport
The next day we headed to the domestic terminal at Manila Airport to catch a flight to Cebu and go in search of the beach. We landed at Cebu Airport after the hour flight and took a bus for 40 pesos each to My Bus terminal. The next part of the journey was a taxi to South Bus terminal. We used Grab, it's like Uber but you can make cash payments.
The south bus terminal was chaos and when we located our coach queue, it was 200 people long! Transport in the Philippines is never in a hurry. We waited for 45 minutes with minimal movement before we decided to sod the budget and look into a taxi. We spoke to a very friendly policeman who flagged a taxi for us and got the driver down from 3500 pesos to 2000 pesos.
It was a luxury expense but we just weren't prepared for the buses here in Philippines. A 3.5 hour ride for £29 isn't too bad at all. After a bus, a taxi, a chaotic queue experience and another taxi, we arrived in Moalboal. Finally ready to explore and tick off our 'what to do in Cebu' list.
Day 1
Chilled vibes at Panagsama
We woke up and grabbed a much needed coffee at our accommodation, Bamboo House, which was the cheapest option in Moalboal at such short notice. It was a collection of basic cute bamboo huts with nothing but a mattress. The coffee was just what we needed to set us up so off we headed to Panagsama to explore the beach, restaurants and dive shops.
Smoothie bowls from Shaka Cafe were so tasty!
The rumours were true, we had heard this was a cool place to chill and it was definitely a vibe. After enjoying a delicious smoothie bowl at the healthy Shaka Cafe (at 250 pesos each) we headed to the beach to watch the sunset.
It was a laid back day which was perfect after 2 days of traveling. We also hired a moped from our accommodation which is definitely needed in Moalboal. It's a great base to position yourself at but the island of Cebu is big, so a moped helps.
Day 2
Waterfall exploring
We succumbed to another smoothie bowl at Shaka Cafe before going in search of the secret Binalayan Hidden Falls. They was over an hour away on our rental moped – hello numb bums! We waved at locals as we zoomed through quaint little villages and past colourful schools, it was a beautiful ride.
The falls themselves were a treat, they were 130 pesos for both our entry fees plus parking. You have to have a guide for safety reasons and can tip as much as you wish once the trip is over. He showed us the path to the falls and the safest way to jump off too.
We jumped, bathed and snapped pics whilst taking in the sheer beauty and peacefulness of this magic place. We left happy and felt so lucky that we were the only souls there.
Our journey back to Moalboal saw us stop in at the Smooth Cafe for a vegan falafel wrap and coffee before deciding to check out White Beach. Once we arrived we were totally disappointed. The sand was not white and the beach was not at all like those picturesque Philippine beaches you see online. It had rubbish scattered everywhere and the area just felt very tatty.
At the weekends it's full of locals (quite rightly so, it is their back garden) which is cool to see but just means it's super busy. It just wasn't the slice of paradise we had read about in blogs online. However, if you don't mind a busy beach, some friendly locals blasting their favourite tunes and people enjoying BBQs in the rental bamboo huts, then you'll be just fine. We had assumed it would be a little more peaceful and untouched.
Day 3
Kasawan Falls and Lumbug Beach
We got up early in order to beat the crowds that gather at Kasawan Falls due to it being such a well known tourist spot in Moalboal and we're so glad we did. After arriving at about 7am we hotfooted it through the admission gates paid the 45 pesos each fee and made our way down to the famous falls. The 15 minute walk takes you through trickling streams and beautiful palm trees which definitely builds up the anticipation. It's safe to safe we weren't disappointed.
The water was a striking shade of blue and the sound of the water crashing into the pool was mesmerising. A very different experience than Hidden Falls as this was a lot more equipped for tourism. There was a restaurant and a seating area which to be honest, gave the Hidden Falls the edge. It felt a lot more 'hidden' and exclusive. Either way, both are worth a visit.
Happy that we had ticked Kasawan Falls off of our list we headed back to Panagsama for (sorry not sorry) ANOTHER smoothie bowl at Shaka Cafe. We then rode out to Lumbug beach which is about 25 mins away. Hoping it would be a better experience than White Beach we paid the parking fee of 25 pesos and went off to explore.
We were pleasantly surprised as it was certainly a way better beach. Hardly anyone was there and with only a fraction of the beachside huts selling food and drinks, it hadn't been struck by mass tourism. The day we went it was incredibly windy causing the sand to blow up and whip us. But none the less, it's a beautiful spot and worth heading down to if you're staying in Moalboal.
Our final day ended with a delicious dinner in Venz, its vegan and veggie options are so good and a rare sight in the Philippines. We definitely made the most of this menu. The staff were lovely and are up for a chat if they're not too busy. Also, make sure you leave a note from your travels on their money wall, you'll spot our Maldivian Rupee if you pay this cool little dining spot a visit.
Moalboal makes a great base of you're visiting Cebu. This place was all about exploring the nearby waterfalls, enjoying sunsets and testing out the cool cafe spots in Panagsama. Definitely worth visiting but not for any longer than 3 days, well that was enough for us anyway.
If you're looking at planning a Philippines trip, you might like our 'Island Hopping' article.


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› Blogs › Furman Library News ›The Furman Hornet
Furman University athletes have always worn purple and white. However, the mascots they played under have changed over the years. The earliest teams were referred to as the "Hornets," a name they shared with the student newspaper.
In the 1920s, the football team began to be referred to as the "Purple Hurricane." The basketball team was also occasionally called the "Purple Paladins." Other Furman teams continued to be known as the Hornets until 1961, when the student body voted to make the Paladin the sole mascot of Furman University athletics.
The belt buckle pictured above was donated to Special Collections & Archives by Tierce Riley Machen, Jr. ('47). It is part of a collection called Furman University Memorabilia, 1826-2013.


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Sixth annual UBC Interprofessional Medication Reconciliation event to introduce new curriculum designed to enhance patient safety
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC, in conjunction with the Faculty of Medicine and School of Nursing, will host the sixth annual Interprofessional Medication Reconciliation Event (IP MedRec) at the UBC Vancouver campus, with distributed site participation in Victoria, Kelowna, and Prince George.
This landmark event draws over 750 participants each year from UBC pharmacy, medicine, and nursing, together with nursing students from UBC-Okanagan, the University of Victoria, and the University of Northern British Columbia. The event is also open to practicing pharmacists, with 8 pharmacists from community sites in Victoria, Kelowna and Prince George participating this year.
Medication reconciliation is a process by which members of a patient's multidisciplinary health care team collaborate to identify a complete list of medications the patient is taking as they proceed through transition points in care. This year, for the first time, the IP MedRec curriculum will include admission medication reconciliation content. This new content will equip participants with an understanding of the importance of accurately identifying medication taken at home upon arrival in the emergency department.
The 2017 program will also include a mandatory safe medication order component designed by UBC Medicine. This will ensure participants have a consistent understanding of how to minimize patient safety issues related to prescription writing errors.
"As part of Transition Into Clinical Education (TICE), second-year medical students will participate in this interdisciplinary medication reconciliation initiative, which will allow them to build an ongoing working relationship with other healthcare professional students early in their career," says Dr. David Li, second-year coordinator, UBC Faculty of Medicine.
"The Safe Medication Order Writing component will teach students how to properly prescribe medication and look for ways to enhance patient safety."
Third-year undergraduate nursing and Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner students will also participate in IP MedRec.
"For the first time, all third year students will participate in this event," says Elsie Tan, senior instructor, UBC School of Nursing.
"UBC nursing undergraduate and nurse practitioner students have found this experience invaluable and they are excited to be partners in this learning opportunity."
"This simulation-based interprofessional learning has the ability to change student's attitudes towards team-based care and ensure well-coordinated care for their future patients," agrees Fairleth McCuaig, coordinator of the UBC nurse practitioner program.
The 2017 Interprofessional Medication Reconciliation event is co-coordinated by UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty members Drs. Judith Soon and Arun Verma, with interprofessional facilitation by Jason Min; UBC Faculty of Medicine, Drs. David Li, Mark Fok and Christie Newton; and UBC School of Nursing, Elsie Tan and Fairleth McCuaig. Facilitation at the UBC site will be by Drs. Mark Fok and Dan Martinusen, and Jason Min. At the distributed sites, facilitation will be provided by Dr. Richard Bachand (Vancouver Island Health Authority) and Dr. Margaret Manville (Island Medical Program), Robert Pammett (Northern Health Authority) and Dr. Catharine Textor (Northern Medical Program), as well as pharmacists Emma Kim and Dr. Barbara Falkner and Dr. Brandy Clement (Southern Medical Program). Also involved are Jennifer MacMillan, Kathleen Crowley, and Nawal Lasfar in the Dean's Office, UBC Faculty of Medicine.
"Patient safety related to medication use continues to be an issue as patients transition through care," says Dr. Arun Verma, instructor, UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
"The IP MedRec event provides a valuable opportunity for our students to learn to interact with other key members of the healthcare team, and contribute their knowledge of medication effectiveness, safety, and value to decisions made by the team."
Image: Participants in the 2016 Medication Reconcilation Interprofessional Event. Ivan Yastrebov, UBC Pharm Sci.