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Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
Description provided by Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
Conveniently located on Priest and Rio Salado Parkway near Tempe Town Lake, Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport is just two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and 1 miles from downtown Tempe. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week to the Airport and other locations within a five-mile radius, including the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona State University, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Chicago Cubs Spring Training facility, Tempe Market Place and the Down Town Mill Avenue District, home to over 20 restaurants, plus shops and entertainment. Youll never have to settle for anything less than a freshly made meal, an ice-cold beverage, a selection of specialty beverages made with Starbucks espresso roast, or a delightful bite of your favorite dessert. Experience the convenience of our complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet, with hot breakfast items, fresh fruit, oatmeal and plenty more to choose from., the 24/7 Gallery Menu & Market and the Coffee to Cocktails Bar. Additional complimentary features and services include: 24/7 e-room, with public computers, remote printing, hotel-wide Wi-Fi Internet access, 24-hour Stay Fit fitness center with Life Fitness cardio equipment, free parking and an outdoor pool. The hotel is 100% Non-smoking. -PET POLICY: 1-6 NIGHTS A 75 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE. 7-30 NIGHTS A 75 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 100 CLEANING FEE. MAXIMUM OF 2 DOGS PER ROOM ARE PERMITTED. WEIGHT MUST BE 50 LBS OR LESS MAX OF 75LBS PER RM. FEES ARE IN USD. SUPERBOWL 2015 26JAN15-01FEB15 Full prepayment, Non Refundable, No cancellations, No changes
List of Amenities for Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
· 24-hour front desk · Accessible facilities · Accessible parking · Air conditioning · Breakfast served in restaurant · Buffet breakfast · Business center · Catering services · Check-in kiosk · Child programs · Children welcome · Children's play area · Cocktail lounge · Coffee shop · Complimentary buffet breakfast · Complimentary in-room coffee or tea · Complimentary newspaper in lobby · Conference facilities · Desk with electrical outlet · Dinner served in restaurant · Dry cleaning · Early check-in · Efolio available to company · Executive floor · Exercise gym · Express check-in · Express check-out · Family plan · Fire safety compliant · Free airport shuttle · Free high speed internet connection · Free parking · Front desk · Full service housekeeping · Golf · Hair dryer · Heated guest rooms · Heated pool · Heated pool · High speed internet access for laptop in public areas · Housekeeping - daily · Individual Efolio available · Interior corridors · Ironing board · Jogging track · Late check-out available · Laundry/Valet service · Lobby coffee service · Lounges/bars · Lunch served in restaurant · Massage services · Meeting rooms · Non-smoking rooms (generic) · On-Site parking · Outdoor pool · Parking · Parking lot · Pets allowed · Photocopy center · Playground · Pool · Private bath or shower · Public area air conditioned · Restaurant · Safe deposit box · Security · Train access · Transportation · Transportation services - local area · Transportation services - local office · Valet cleaning · Valet same day dry cleaning · Wakeup service · Water sports · Wireless internet connection in public areas |
Directions to Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
Located just 2 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Minutes to Arizona State University/ASU, Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona Mills Mall and the lively downtown Tempe Mill Avenue with dinning, shopping and entertainment. Complimentary airport an local area transportation 5:00AM to 11:00PM within a 5 mile radius. Adjacent to the 202 freeway with convenient access to the 101, US 60, I-10 and I-17.
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Fitness center on-site
Hiking trail
Jogging trail
Mountain climbing
Nature preserve trail
Outdoor pool
Cardiovascular exercise
Area Attractions
America West ArenaHome of the Phoenix Suns and many special performances throughout the year.
Arizona Historical Society Museum
Museum housing collections, archives and exhibits focusing on central Arizona history.
Arizona Mills Mall
Outlet mall offering a variety of stores. Food court and independent restaurants. 24-plex movie theatre. GameWorks Fun Zone offer video and virtual reality games, pool, pinball, childrens games, restaurant, bar.
Arizona Science Center
Interactive, hands on science center especially for children. Outstanding planetarium.
Arizona State University
Nationally renown state university with strong academics and athletics.
Bank One
Bank One training facility. Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from office.
Bank One Ballpark
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and many special events including concerts and the circus throughout the year.
Chandler Fashion Mall
Beautiful upscale indoor mall with a variety of stores, restaurants and entertainment
Cutter Aviation
Private/corporate avaition base. Complimentary hotel shuttle service to/from facility.
Desert Botanical Garden
Stroll through pathways and gardens exhibiting indigenous plant life in beautiful desert setting.
Express Scripts International
Express Scripts call center and regional office. Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from office
Fiesta Bowl
Festivities including street fair/block party surrounding this annual collegiate football bowl.
Firebird International Raceway
Racetrack showcasing variety of of motorsports, motorcross and speedboat racing events throughout the year.
Fountainhead Corporate Park
Corporate park housing many large corporations. Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from office park.
Grand Canyon National Park
National park featuring one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Beautiful red rock walled dramatic canyon.
Honeywell Engines and Honeywell Training Center. Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from facilities.
IKON Office Systems
IKON Office Systems corporate office. Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from office.
Mill Ave.-Tempe Downtown
Walking area offering collection of unique dining, shopping and entertainment
Mobile Dynamics
Mobile Dynamics training facility. Complimentary hotel shuttle service to/from facility.
Motorola Switchboards, Space & Systems. Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from office.
Phoenix Civic Plaza
Convention Center for the city of Phoenix. Site for many large exhibits.
Phoenix International Raceway
Racetrack featuring Indy and NASCAR racing events throughout the year.
Phoenix Zoo
Wonderful zoo life set in natural habitat surroundings. Refreshments, shops, play areas.
SRP (Salt River Project)
SRP corporate office and Credit Union main office/administrative offices. Complimentary hotel shuttle to office.
Safeway Food Drug
Safeway Corporate Office & Administration. Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from office
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Large, stunningly beautiful mall. Huge variety of upscale shops and restaurants.
Stunning scenery of red rock formations in addition to collection of shops and restaurants make this town a must see!
State Capitol
Arizona State Capital Building holds the Capital Museum sharing the state's rich history.
State Farm Insurance
State Farm Insurance corporate offices. Complimentary hotel shuttle service to/from office.
Sun Devil Stadium
Home of the Arizona State Sun Devils Football and the Arizona Cardinals NFL Football
Swift Aviation
Private/corporate aviation base. Complimentary shuttle service to/from facility
Tempe Diablo Stadium
Home of the Anaheim Angels spring training games and many other sports events throughout the year.
Tempe Town Lake
Man made lake offering paddle boat rentals and evening cruises surrounded by biking and jogging paths. Live music Sunday nights certain months. Site of festivals and special events. Play fountain and playground for children.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport
Scottsdale Airport
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Room Information for this hotel
RunOfHouseAir conditioning, Alarm clock, All news channel, AM/FM radio, Bathroom amenities, Cable television, Coffee/Tea maker, Color television, Connecting rooms, Copier, Cordless phone, Cribs, Data port, Desk, Desk with lamp, Double beds, Fire alarm, Fire alarm with light, Free toll free calls, Free credit card access calls, Free local calls, Free movies/video, Hairdryer, High speed internet connection, Iron, Ironing board, Modem, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Safe, Separate modem line available, Smoke detectors, Sofa bed, Speaker phone, Telephone, Telephones with message light, Voice mail, Wake-up calls, Wireless internet connection, Air conditioning individually controlled in room, Extra person charge for rollaway use, Desk with electrical outlet, Pets allowed, Spare electrical outlet available at desk, CNN availaible, Accessible room, Mini-refrigerator, Self-controlled heating/cooling system, Extra adult charge, Extra child charge, Extra child charge for rollaway use, Single bed, Free newspaper, Complimentary high speed internet in room, Maid service, Handicap room, High speed internet access fee, High speed wireless
Alarm clock, Cable television, Color television, Connecting rooms, Copier, Cribs, Double beds, Fire alarm, Fire alarm with light, Free toll free calls, Free credit card access calls, Free local calls, High speed internet connection, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Smoke detectors, Wake-up calls, Wireless internet connection, Extra person charge for rollaway use, Pets allowed, Accessible room, Extra adult charge, Extra child charge, Extra child charge for rollaway use, Single bed, Free newspaper, Complimentary high speed internet in room, Maid service, Handicap room, High speed internet access fee, High speed wireless
Miscellaneous Information provided by Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1997
· Renovated in 01/01/2007
· 123 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 6 floors.
This Hotel's Guarantee Policy
Must guarantee with a credit card at time of booking.
This Hotel's Cancellation Policy
4PM Cancel - Must cancel by 4pm local hotel time day of arrival to avoid loss of one nts room and tax. SUPERBOWL 2015 26JAN15-01FEB15 Full prepayment, Non Refundable, No Cancellations, No Changes


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- Nationally designated area (code 337825)
- Since 2005
- Country: Romania
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- Surface area: 6 km2 (645.00 ha)
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RO07 | Arie de Protectie Speciala Avifaunistica | Special Protected Area | Designation types used with the intention to protect fauna, flora, habitats and landscapes (the latter as far as relevant for fauna, flora and for habitat protection) (Code A) | 2005 |
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This "hummingbird moth" is also known as the White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata), and it is one of several types of moth of the family sphingidae that are often mistaken for hummingbirds. The sphinx moth is so named for a posture that a threatened caterpillar assumes being reminiscent of the Egyptian Sphinx monuments.Some moths, like the Snowberry Clearwing Moth may resemble hummingbirds to a greater or lesser degree than this species, but all members of the family sphingidae sip nectar from flowers on the wing as do hummingbirds, and a few even in broad daylight, although these sightings were crepuscular. The sound of this moth's wing beat is remarkably similar to that of a hummingbird's. Scroll down
Just as hummingbirds are pollinators of certain coevolved flowers, so is the "Hummingbird Moth" hovering before this Dune Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa). The white petals are highly reflective, and visible to the moth by starlight alone.
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The Basil(Boesl), Donahue, Leid, McCann Family Tree Page.Updated October 23, 2012 |
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Hello to all visitors to our Family Tree Page. I say "OUR" page because, I hope all that visit here will help me keep it updated, and accurate. Please feel free to Email me your comments, corrections, or concerns regarding the data here. This site is a labor of love for me, and work in process. I hope you find it interesting. I would personally like to thank my Cousin Marie Hays in Oklahoma for all her help with the "Boesl" portion. She has worked for many years gathering data from all over the world. My starting point for the "Donahue Tree" was the "A Little Bit of Donahue History" by Elizabeth (Lizzie) Donahoo (My Wife Carol Ann's Aunt)written many years ago. She died at age 90 in 1979. She had names and dates going back to 1800. For the "McCann and Leid Trees" the data comes mostly from my wife for the "Leid" portion, and for "McCann" mostly from brothers Les, Joe, and Cousins Weiss. No man is an Island, entire of it self; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee. -John Donne, 1624 - Meditation XVII The quotation above contains one of the best known expressions in English literature, and though it served as inspiration for a novel by Ernest Hemmingway, it seems to me that in its original form it expresses a much more positive thought that may resonate with family historians. As we learn more and more about our ancestors, often we feel diminished by not having been able to know them personally. Consequently, we search to capture and record every bit of information we can find in an attempt to minimize their absence. In our own lifetime, we may also hear the bell toll. Hopefully, at such times, our devotion to family history will offer family members assurance that loved ones will not be forgotten, but rather become part of treasured legacy. In trying times, that can be a great comfort. (Sylvia Hanks, Ancestry.com) "We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present." --- Adlai E. Stevenson Al Basil |
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You may have seen this:
News Flash: Nerium Skin Care Announces New Reports on Scientific Findings Behind Their Product After L'Oreal Receives FDA Warning!
"Houston, Texas, September 17, 2012: The skin care company Nerium AD announced new reports that will appear on the company's website explaining the science, research and development behind their product after the FDA gave out a formal warning to the L'Oreal skin care company."
Yep, you read that right. Can you believe it? BFT was surprised, too, but there it was, a news flash on PRWeb, right on my computer screen. This is exciting.
Finally, some answers. At last, we'll learn the reason a toxic botanical extract capable of killing cancer cells can magically make normal cells healthier and younger looking. The Nerium people will solve the mystery that has perplexed us for many weeks. BFT can't wait to get to the bottom of this story so it can move on to other mysteries in skincare.
Do the Nobel Prize people in Sweden know about this? This is surely the kind of scientific breakthrough the inventor of dynamite meant to celebrate with fame and fortune.
From the Press Release
Before discussing the impact of this news release on BFT's opinion of the Nerium MLM phenomenon, let's read some of the press release.
"After a new report was released revealing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is giving the L'Oreal skin care company a formal warning regarding how they promote their skin care products, Nerium skin care announced new reports on their company website about the science behind their products. The FDA issued the warning to L'Oreal regarding their anti-aging skin care products and have been advised to take certain steps to fix any language violations they have committed with the advertising and promotion of their products
With the FDA applying strict rules on all skin care companies, the Nerium skin care line decided to help customers avoid confusion with their products and have launched new reports on their website regarding the science behind their skin care products. The new reports, found in the company's "Real Science" portion of their website will feature all of the information behind the scientist developed breakthrough that lead to the company's skin care line as well as the research and findings that stand behind the product. Here customers can also learn about the skin care line's patent pending formulas and find more about the age-defying product."
So there you have it, only the first three of several statements in the press release about new scientific information being posted on the Nerium website to explain how NeriumAD works. That would be great if it was true. While it appears to be a rapid response by Nerium to a real news story about FDA concern and scrutiny about anti-aging claims in advertising, it is nothing of the sort.
So, What is New? Nothing…zip, ziltch, nada.
BFT's fact checking revealed that just one day prior to the Nerium news release, the FDA had indeed issued a warning letter to L'Oreal about using language in its advertising that claimed some of its skin creams could "boost the activity of genes" or "stimulate cell regeneration" to reduce signs of aging – in other words, function like a drug.
Rather than believe Nerium took this as incentive to be more forthcoming in how their miracle anti-aging product actually performed, as the press release repeatedly implies, BFT decided to look into the matter a little deeper.
The truth is everything is status quo. How did BFT find out? By speaking with the people who posted the press release on PRWeb.
This press release was not posted by Nerium at all, but by a brand partner who is very enterprising. Making the FDA letter to L'Oreal their "hook", press release copy was written to entice the reader to look further into the story by clicking on a link at the end. Guess where that leads – directly to the brand partner's Nerium selling website.
BFT has got to hand it to them, savvy clever marketing, but in this case rather misleading.
Nerium seems to be everywhere and growing – but in BFT's opinion by exaggeration, hype, and marketing messages that are misleading and inaccurate. BFT recently reported that Nerium's alleged MD Anderson connection has been disavowed by MD Anderson, itself, on its website, and they deny any involvement or endorsement of the Nerium AD product. Yet, this connection is conspicuously touted everywhere one looks on the internet. By whom? By Nerium "brand partners"
As our first Nerium installment theorized, cleaver marketers grabbed a tenuous and tangential history (the nerium oleander cancer research story) and implied a relationship between cancer research and an anti-aging skincare product whose scientific foundation is still not explained. The press release implies it will now be revealed by Nerium, which BFT now knows is not true after a phone conversation with the people who wrote the press release – the lady who posted it and her husband.
"Please Tell Me About Nerium"
BFT called the authors of the press release and asked to find out when the new material would be posted on the Nerium website.
"It's already there"
"Huh, the press release said that new information was going to be posted soon."
"Well, they already have all the information on the website about MD Anderson and the cancer research and the accidental finding there that lead to the product."
BFT was taken aback. "You mean the press release has nothing to do with new information being made public?"
"That right, it's already on the Nerium website. It's been there a long time."
"Do the Nerium people know about this press release? BFT asked.
"We don't know."
BFT has a hunch they will soon.
At this point, BFT asked a couple of probing scientific questions and was immediately handed off to the husband because "he knows more about the science than I do."
That was not true. His knowledge was no more deep or accurate than the two ladies at the Nerium booth at the Las Vegas esthetician show with whom BFT spoke in early June; the reason the entire Nerium series was begun.
Which Way Do They Go?
And herein is something very telling about the Nerium business model. It appears it is all about the frenzy of getting people to be brand partners below you as quickly as possible before someone else does. And the techniques used are ingenious. It has little to do with science…except the now disavowed MD Anderson connection. For those who haven't yet seen it, here is the MD Anderson website, with its announcement "setting the record straight about MD Anderson and Nerium"
As BFT learned, this husband and wife team claims they are "quite experienced in direct marketing". Evidently, there are others like them. One need do nothing more than one internet search for Nerium to find scores, if not hundreds, of other websites – some very highly complementary of the product and others that are very critical.
Interestingly, and BFT may be one of the very few exceptions, even the critical sites transition during the reading into an opportunity to "click here to learn more" which takes the reader to, you guessed it, a brand partner's website to pitch you into signing up to buy product or get more information. In either event, BFT is quite certain the curious soul, if and when they ever do decide to become a brand partner, is henceforth a "captive" to the 10 level marketing scheme exactly one level below the party responsible for the website to which the curious reader had first been lured.
Clever, effective and ingenious marketing method? Apparently so. Ethical and transparent business model? You be the judge. The majority of posts BFT has received in response to the Nerium series have little to say that is good about the product, the results they have seen in their skin, or the company.
Now, if we could only find out how this stuff works. From the many, many posts BFT has received since starting the Nerium series, nearly everyone who claims benefit just happens to be a brand partner. Don't worry. There's still room on the pyramid for those interested. BFT understands that if you are a good sales person and networker, there are even a few Lexus luxury cars still available.


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Enrollment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries, FFY 2009
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Comedian Katt Williams was involved in a dangerous police chase through the streets of Sacramento on Sunday, according to reports.
The funnyman was spotted riding a three-wheeled motorcycle on the sidewalk, but when police attempted to pull him over, he sped off.
Officers gave chase for several minutes as Williams allegedly raced on the wrong side of the road, but they were forced to quit and let the star ride off due to public safety concerns.
TMZ.com reports police are now planning to take the case to the District Attorney to have Williams charged with felony evasion.
The weekend incident is the latest legal woe for the comedian - he was arrested on suspicion of battery at a sports bar earlier this month, while he also found himself in custody in October after allegedly pulling a gun on actor Faizon Love.
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Phonte chops it up with Nodfactor about the "I'm the Quincy Jones producer of Little Brother" comment and what it's like working with Nicolay as compared to 9th.
Posted in Hip Hop, Video | Tags: 9th wonder, little brother, nicolay, phonte, youtube
^that makes no sense at all.. you mean it matters what name Phonte and Pooh work under to determine which producer is better?
Phonte needs to shut the fuck up, he is nothing without 9th Wonder
phonte > 99% of the game
@pa pretty stupid comment really. You're either the biggest 9th stan ever or haven't listened to both Foreign Exchange albums. One of the two.
i agree with @iamcoxhead.. Nicolay is dope, and together with Phonte they have made great music. They are currently filling my "Dilla" void.
^ no hate to anyone, BUT the "dilla" void can not be filled.
^^to me, LB is my current dilla..
cool to hear the inter-workings. would like to hear more boom bap hip hop from Phonte. doesn't really matter what producer... long as they supply him with heat.
@pa It's the other way around for me. Nicolay, Khrysis, & all the other producers that Phonte & Little Brother work with are as good or better than 9th, IMO. Oh, & Phonte one of THE best cats out now with the singin' & the rhymin'. The stuff 9th doin' with David Banner & Murs is incredible but all them other rappers he work with are disposable & none of 'em come close to Tigallo.
@ziplock p I'm as big a Jay Dee head as there is & I've been "all Jay Dee every day" since before he even came out with the Pharcyde stuff & all his early shit (& I'm not even from Detroit) but there's a million cats doin' every variation of his different styles that it more than makes up for the loss. No disrespect. I think Dilla's the greatest musician in the history of the planet so...
"or haven't listened to both Foreign Exchange albums"
The first Foreign Exchange album was dope. The second one with all the singing was pretty weak. 1 dope album, 1 weak album is only a 50% ratio.
Meanwhile phonte and 9th wonder...The Listening..The Minstrel Show 2 for 2 classics and still the 2 best albums of phontes career.
Proof is in the pudding..The Facts dont lie...Phontes work with 9th produced the best work of his career by a 1000 football fields.


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Program Requirements
Hours: 18
The Reading Endorsement Program, developed according to the Ohio Department of Education standards provides an in-depth knowledge base related to the theories, practice, pedagogy, and technology in the field of reading education. Completion of the Reading endorsement requires 18 semester hours of reading coursework, in addition to achieving a passing score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) reading examination. Adding the Reading Endorsement to an Ohio teaching license will allow educators to teach reading across the grade levels (K-12) and to teach reading within one's teaching licensure grade bands. This endorsement does not allow educators to teach English Language Arts or English as a Second Language.
Corequisite or Prerequisite: Current Ohio Teacher License
Courses Required
RDG 505Psychology of Reading (3)
RDG 530Phonics/Linguistics (3)
RDG 538Diagnosis & Remediation of Reading Problems (3)
RDG 540Fluency and Comprehension Development in Reading (3)
RDG 591Practicum in Evidence-Based Reading Instruction I (3)
RDG 304Children's and Adolescent Literature (3)
RDG 504Children's Literature (3)
***Effective July 1, 2014, the College of Mount St. Joseph became Mount St. Joseph University. Any reference within the catalog to the College will be understood to be a reference to Mount St. Joseph University after July 1, 2014, unless otherwise noted.***


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"Hey, Germany." You cracked a smile, peering over at the blond german and away from the bright, blinding computer screen you had been staring at for so long.
Italy and you had been scouring the internet for hours, looking for nothing in particular. Just a few moments ago the two of you had found something called 'babynames.com'. It had caught your intrest, so you clicked on it to see what it was about. Just like the name implied, it was a websight with nothing but baby names. At the top of the screen you could look up any name you wanted and see what it stould for, and what gender the name was supposed to belong to. At the bottom, you could look up names under French, Japanese, Indian, Spanish, and so on. The moment you spotted names you could look up in German, a wide, evil smile spread across your face.
"Ja?" Germany asked, looking up from the newspaper he had been so interested in.
"Germany, Devi vedere questo~!" Italy laughed, pointing at the screen.
The german let out a heavy sigh, getting up from his recliner and setting his newspaper down on the table beside him. He walked over to your chair, setting his hands on your shoulders and peering over at the screen.
"German baby names?" He asked, squinting an eye as he looked down to your bright face.
You smiled, and scrolled down the screen. "That's not the weird part."
Stopping at a name, you pointed a a single finger to it so he could see what had caught your attention. The germans eyes grew as Italy and you burst out in happylaughter. "Ja. Vhat's so funny about zhat?" He asked hesitently, looking away from the screen as pink lightly dusted his pale cheeks.
"Come on, Germany. It's a german baby name called America." You snickered, scrolling over the name. "I thought this was the funniest part, though."
The blond folded his arms across his chest, keeping his distance from the two of you and the computer. After about a minute or two of silence, you knudged Germany in the ribs, hinting at him to come look at the thing you were trying to show him. With a roll of his eyes, his gaze settled back at the computer. He stould there for a moment, trying to pick up on the thing you were so eager to show him. You could hear the man give a slight grunting sound, shrivling back from the computer. This made a smile come to your face, your gaze looking back to settle on the embarrased blond.
"Home Ruler?" He asked, confusion and embarresment mixing in with his tone.
"There's also a name called Berger~" Italy sang in his usual happy tone, pointing to the name. You looked back over to the computer in surprise, not seeing the word before. Just as the italian had said, there was indead a name labled 'Berger' highlighted in bright blue letters. Looking back over to Germany to see the expression on his face, he scowled.
"Did you lose another bet to America?" You asked, leaning back in your chair and peering up at Germany with your cheerful, (e/c) colored orbs, setting your arms behind your head. The german just looked down, the pink that colored his cheeks now turning as red as one of Romano's tomato's. You gave him a satisfied smile, patted him on the head, and turned back to the computer that sat infront of you. Germany just stould there, dumbfounded as to what he just read. Maybe it was just one of those times he went out for a drink and got sucked into something he wouldn't likely remember in the morning. As the gears turned in his head, he started to wonder why the two of you started looking at german names in the first place. Why hadn't they looked at any embarrasing italian baby names? It would have been much more fun to look at those and make fun of Italy, no matter how much the german knew he shouldn't do that to the happy-go-lucky italian. He looked over to Italy, the brown haired man leaning forward in his chair as his overly happy smile grew on his face, a slight 'Ve~' illuminating from his mouth. The man looked over to you, your figure also hunched over as your grip on the wireless computer mouse seemed to get tighter, your finger scrolling down the page you were on. Tipping his head, a wide, persed smile spread across his lips. He leaned forward, snaking his arms around your waist abd bringing you closer to him and the back of the chair. Adjusting his chin comfortably on your shoulder, he moved his mouth close to your now warming ear.
"Vhat vere you doing on that vebsight anyvay, liebe." He whispered slowly, making you stiffen with surprise, a small shiver running up your spine. "Vere you hinting at somezing?"
You blushed, your face reddening only the slightest. Looking up to the man's baby blue eyes, a playful glint seemed to reflect in them. You couldn't help but smirk, no matter how serious he seemed to be acting. Lifting your hand of the computer mouse, you set it against his fourhead, pushing him away from your face.
"You wish."


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Solarcarandtractor.com is about exploring the promise and limitations of a solar electric future for supplying two huge energy requirements, transportation and agriculture, now provided for almost entirely by oil and all forms of petrofuel derivatives. Energy, in all its forms, supports all life on Earth. Except for nuclear, tidal, and geothermal, our primary energy source has been, and will always be, from incoming solar radiation. Will this be enough to survive the post-fossil fuel age?
1.The only true scalable and energy-positive system that could supercede a fossil-fuel based lifestyle is SOLAR ELECTRIC. This includes the related variation; wind energy. All other "renewable" non-fossil fuel forms are limited, site-specific, compete with food, or are energy negative. Even at its best imaginable scope, a solar electric economy could only constitute a small fraction of our present fossil fuel consumption. Since we now get only two tenths of one percent (!!) from these two forms of clean solar energy, we have a long way to go.
2.EXCESS POPULATION, made possible only by the fossil energy age, must and will begin an inexorable decline. We will either take control of harsh realism apriori or the laws of nature and math will cruelly do it for us. Extensive, honest education will be required to publicly pursue this taboo subject.
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Driver data could go public, U.S. and Mexico sign trucking deal, broker regulatory bill reintroduced and other industry news items are featured.
NAFTA trade up in May
Trade with Canada and Mexico was 15.7 percent higher in May than in May 2010.
Owner-operator pay to rise, researcher trashes hour studies, Shell selects SuperRigs trucks, groups push for safer trucks and many more industry news items are featured.
Surface trade up 12.1% in April
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 12.1 percent from year earlier.
NAFTA trade rose in March
Surface transportation trade increased 15.6 percent over March 2010 to $80.8 billion.
CSA rankings, a weight pilot program, use of heavier trucks and a new hours rule proposal are among the industry news items featured.
NAFTA trade declines 12% in July from June
Trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico in July increased 18.8 percent over July 2009.


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August 29, 2012
By Allison GraysonThe American Quarter Horse Journal
Wally Cash and Ima Sensational Te in the 2-year-old gelding finals at the 2012 Adequan Select World Championship Show. (Journal photo)
For Wally Cash of Gillette, Wyoming, a hunting trip with friends eight years ago turned into a day he will never forget. But he hasn't let the effects of that day stop him from doing what he loves.
When Wally was 14, he was taken in by a rancher, the late Don Baldwin of Newcastle, Wyoming, who raised him for 15 years. That's where Wally realized his love of horses.
"The best thing that ever happened to me was when that rancher took me in and changed my life," he said.
When he left the ranch, the family sold Wally one of their horses. "It was a horse (that) today I couldn't ride, you know, he was a son of a gun," he said. "We called him 'Smokey.' He taught me a lot."
In September 2004, after being sick the previous year with cancer, Wally went on a hunting trip with some buddies. Hunting was one of several hobbies he enjoyed outside of riding his horses.
"This fella and I were on a bull elk, bugling, and we were sneaking. I sent (his hunting partner) down around the hill and I snuck right up on this bear," he said. "I was standing on her. I heard a crack and I turned around and looked and her head was about two feet around or so. She hit me dead in the stomach."
After "playing dead" for a while, he thought he was in the clear. That's when the bear came back.
"She never did try to eat me," he said. "But I had my hand torn up, I had to have a hip replaced and titanium by my eye."
"It's something you don't forget. I'm lucky to be here. But it's just one of (those) things that happens, like a car wreck or anything, you never know," he said.
When his friends found him after the attack, Wally was planning on riding the 12 miles back home to find a doctor. Luckily, the other hunters had already called an emergency helicopter and Wally settled on walking the quarter of a mile to the landing site.
"(The helicopter) took off and about 5 miles in, the helicopter shook and shimmied and I got scared," he said. "The first time all day I was scared."
Soon after, Wally had news organizations from all over the country doing stories on him. A family friend, who was dropping supplies in Iraq, even call him after seeing the story on the news.
"They (called) me the Grizzly Guy or Bear Man or something all the time," he said.
Eight years later, Wally has made his mark at the 2012 Adequan Select World Championship Show. In fact, it was his very first world show in his many years as an AQHA life member.
"I showed one halter horse, (Ima Sensational Te) a 2-year-old gelding," he said. "I've had him for two years. He qualified this year … so I decided to come. And I enjoyed it just fine … I'm sure I'm coming back next year."
Wally has found that he likes working with younger horses.
"It's more fun. And of course, with all of this bear attack stuff, I can't ride like I used to," he said. "When I get on now, you gotta laugh. It's hard getting my foot over the hind end, (but) once I'm on I'm OK."
"I might get another yearling (and) kinda see how it goes," he said of his future show career. "I'd (also) like to bring the same horse back and try him as a 3-year-old."
"I plan on doing this when I'm 80 if I can jog a little. I may have to get (myself) a hot-shot … to make me jog along though," he said with a laugh.
As far as the bear attack, Wally hasn't let it get in the way of all of the activities he enjoys. Although not in the same area of Jackson, Wyoming, where the attack took place, he still finds time to go hunting throughout the year.
"It's changed my life a little, but not too bad," he said of his grizzly encounter. "I'm not gonna let it get me down."


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Don't Just Pay The Fine
If you didn't commit the offense you're accused of you shouldn't pay the fine and have a mark on your record. Many times, officers are in a situation where they, by department policy have to write a ticket if called to the scene. In that instance, you could be innocent and a victim of the department's policy. The first step, if you want to fight the charge, is to hire a local attorney familiar with the courts and has a practice focusing on your needs. You should hire an attorney before your hearing, and preferably give them a decent amount of time to prepare for your initial appearance.
Don't Talk With The Prosecutor or The Police Department
Whether you hire an attorney or not, the prosecutor and the police department are not going to want to help you. Any conversations you may have with them, or letters you write will be used against you at a later time.
Keep Any Information or Evidence That Supports You
Many times, the citation was issued to you based on little fact more than the officer's subjective belief. If you have photos, emails, text messages, audio or video recordings or other forms of information that support your defense, hold onto them and make sure your attorney knows about them. While a defendant does not have to put on a defense, it can help if you have information on your side that shows you're innocent.
Show Up To The Hearing & Look Ready
Most city municipal dockets are FULL every day. There are docket calls usually twice a day in bigger cities and the city prosecutor is tasked with determining who is present, who wants to fight their charges and then must arrange to have the citing officer present. More often than not, if you appear, especially with an attorney in tow, the officer will not be present and the charge will be dismissed. What it costs to pay an attorney is usually much less than the fine and court costs and definitely is better than having a mark on your record. Even if the officer is present, the likelihood that the officer can recall sufficient facts to support the charge is minimal.


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Do you want to influence higher education policy? Have a career in an international organisation? Be taught by the leaders within the field? This international programme is for you.
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Iyad Abualrub is a PhD research fellow at the Department of Education in the Faculty of Education, University of Oslo. He received his MPhil degree in Higher Education from the same department in 2009. After finishing his MPhil degree in Higher Education at UiO, he worked as a consultant in external relations and academic cooperation at the President's office of Birzeit University. He has also worked as assistant researcher with a UK charity, the Qattan Foundation, at its center for educational research and development (QCERD).
Reflections from a recent graduate
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Aimee Haley graduated with the 2011 class of the European Master of Higher Education (HEEM) program at the University of Oslo. Before beginning the program, Aimee worked in university administration at a distance learning department in an American university. She has a bachelor degree in sociology from Washington State University and a first master degree in educational leadership and policy from the University of Utah.


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BCIT's Food Safety Associate Certificate program has been tailor-made to meet the needs of the food industry. We work with industry services to provide progressive training to our grads so they have the exact skills employers seek.
This program is for people who are already working in food industry, but are looking for career development, professional growth, and résumé relevancy. Students can complete the certificate or just take courses as they need.
This program is for individuals who:
Ready to take your career in the food industry to the next level? Visit Program Entry for details on applying.
Our Food Safety grads gain the tools and expertise to take the next step forward in their career. See Graduating and Jobs to find out how.
To determine if the courses you intend to take will be applied towards a credential you must declare your program. This ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete the program as it is currently outlined.
Program declaration enables you to declare a program of study and outline the courses you plan to complete to meet the program requirements. Program declaration also provides the opportunity to apply for transfer credit. Upon approval, a confirmation letter will be mailed to you outlining your program of study.
To declare your program, please submit the Part-time Program Declaration form [PDF]. This form is also available at Student Information and Enrolment Services. Please allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
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1. Required Courses: | Credits | ||
Introduction to Business and Technical Communication
This communication course teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers routine memos, letters, request and reply letters, and oral presentations. It is equivalent to all full-time diploma program level 1 COMM courses at BCIT. NOTE: Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English requirements. Students scoring below "C+" in English 12 should take COMM 1106 instead of COMM 1103. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015. Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following: 1) English 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (refer to BCIT's Admission page); 2) COMM 0015 score of 70 or better. |
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Introduction to Food Microbiology
Covers organisms that spoil our food, those we use to preserve and improve our food, and those associated with foods that can cause illness and disease. Discusses ways of preventing contamination and growth of microorganisms in our food. BCIT issues a statement of completion to those who achieve 70% pass grade. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert |
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HACCP: Prerequisite Programs
If you are responsible for developing, implementing, or verifying a HACCP Plan in a food processing plant, this course will help you interpret and apply Prerequisite Programs which form the foundation of HACCP. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are explored as a systematic and integrated means of preventing cross-contamination among all of the Prerequisite Programs (Premises, TPRSS, Equipment, Personnel, Sanitation & Pest Control, Recall, Allergen Control). Self-quizzes and assignments in the online format, or group activities in the workshop format, allow students to build confidence in SOP writing, monitoring, and corrective action documentation and verification activities. Criteria and rationale outlined in Section 3.1 of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Safety Enhancement Program (CFIA-FSEP) Manual are used as a reference. The information is applicable internationally, to both seafood and agri-food sectors. BCIT issues a statement of completion to each participant who successfully completes this course with a 70% pass grade. Website: http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert . |
2.0 | |
HACCP: Developing a HACCP Plan
Based on the seven HACCP Principles, you are taken step-by-step through the development of a HACCP Plan by engaging in a group case study. Four preliminary steps to HACCP, including developing a product description and process flow diagram will be examined. A risk-based approach is used to conduct the Hazard Analysis (HA), and in Critical Control Point (CCP) Determination, a combined FSEP-FAO CCP Decision Tree is employed. Critical Limits, Monitoring, Corrective Actions, and Verification are explored through the development of Standard Operating Procedures. Implementation and maintenance of HACCP Programs are also addressed. The course information is applicable internationally to both seafood and agri-food sectors. BCIT issues a statement of completion to those who achieve a pass grade of 70%. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert . Prerequisites: FOOD 1179 |
2.0 | |
Food Safety for the Plant Worker
1.0 | |
HACCP: Internal Auditing
Internal Auditing is an essential tool for HACCP Program verification. Participants prepare and practice using an Audit Checklist by role-playing in a CCP operation audit interview scenario. Effective communication skills and questioning techniques are emphasized throughout the course. Audit finding and report writing is addressed in detail; non-conformities are discussed in a risk-based context. Targeted HACCP Program verification audit strategies are explored. Course content is based on ISO 19011:2011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems and is applicable to GFSI Recognized Standards. BCIT issues a statement of completion to participants who achieve a pass grade of 70%. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert Prerequisites: FOOD 1179 and FOOD 1189 |
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2. Complete a minimum of 7.5 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
Introduction to Food Microbiology: Lab 1
An overview of the laboratory techniques used in the detection and enumeration of important food-related micro-organisms. Topics include basic microbiological safety procedures, aseptic techniques, sample collection techniques, and proper plating methods. Students must supply their own lab coats. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert Prerequisites: 70% in FOOD 1021 |
2.5 | |
Dairy Processing
Introduces the technical aspects of dairy processing, and is the first component of required training for the Dairy Plant Worker License issued by the BC Centre for Disease Control. Topics include dairy chemistry and microbiology, on-farm production, raw milk receiving, fluid milk processing, cultured product manufacture, and sanitation. Principles of both vat and HTST pasteurization are examined. Responsibilities of dairy plant personnel in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans, and the BC Milk Industry Act and Standards Regulation are highlighted throughout the course. Online course materials and quizzes facilitate student learning. The pass grade is 60%. |
2.5 | |
Food Product Recalls
Many systems are in place to assure that products produced by food manufacturers are safe. However, situations occur whereby products may either not conform to legislative requirements, or they create risks to consumers. These products must be 'recalled' from the market by the manufacturer. We discuss types of recalls and the need for traceability, introduce the components and process of putting together a recall plan, and test a plan through a mock recall. |
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Canned Foods: Thermal Processing and Container Evaluation
Aimed at canning line staff, retort operators, supervisors, government inspectors and others involved in the thermal processing of low-acid foods and the evaluation of double seams on metal cans and closures on glass containers for canning. Topics include; microbiology of canning; thermal processing principles; government regulations; product preparation and container handling; basic retort operation; thermal processing systems (incl. still and agitating); records for product safety; cooling water treatment; evaluation of metal can double seams, glass container closures, and retort pouch seals. BCIT issues a statement of completion to each participant who successfully completes this workshop with a minimum final grade of 70%. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert |
2.0 | |
Retort Pouch Defect Identification
For anyone who processes and inspects retort pouches. This workshop uses lectures, demonstrations, and labs to cover retort pouch background, material characteristics, processing, evaluation procedures and inspection requirements, and defect identification. BCIT issues a statement of completion to each participant who successfully completes this workshop with a minimum final grade of 70%. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert |
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Pasteurization Processes: Development and Evaluation
Aimed at quality assurance staff, pasteurizer operators, supervisors, government inspectors and others involved in the thermal processing of high acid foods. Microbiology of thermally processed foods, thermal processing principles, data collection and process evaluation are covered. BCIT issues a statement of completion to each participant who successfully completes this workshop with a minimum final grade of 70%. |
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Introduction to Sensory Evaluation Methods
Learn the basics of sensory evaluation as a quality control and/or product development tool for the food industry. Topics include: selecting panelists, setting up testing facilities, designing basic experiments, detecting differences (e.g. the triangle and paired comparison tests), acceptance (preference) testing, and an introduction to descriptive analysis. Basic statistical analysis (t-test and analysis of variance) will be used to evaluate data using Microsoft Excel. Advanced methods such as principal component analysis will not be covered in this introductory course. A statement of completion is issued to those with a passing grade of 50%. Prerequisite: Although no previous training in sensory evaluation or statistics is required, you should be comfortable entering data into MS Excel spreadsheets. http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert |
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Dairy Processing Workshop
Building on the basic principles of dairy processing learned in FOOD 1151, this course furthers our understanding of pasteurization techniques and fail-safe design, and examines fluid milk, cheese, and other dairy product processes in detail. Equipment design and inspection, employee training, sanitation, and environmental monitoring are addressed (in a HACCP context) as a means of achieving product safety. Students are engaged in a variety of interactive lessons, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and case study activities. A statement of completion is issued to those with a passing grade of 60%, and it allows one to apply for the provincial dairy plant worker licence ($20 fee). http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert Prerequisites: FOOD 1151 |
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HACCP: Supplier Quality Assurance
For a HACCP plan to be fully implemented, it is important to determine the risks associated with incoming materials. A program designed to control and manage these risks is the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) program. Learn to prioritize incoming materials and their suppliers that combine food safety and quality with important business concerns, including price, volume, service and delivery. Develop a basic SQA program, an integral component of one of the HACCP Prerequisite Programs - Transportation, Receiving & Storage. Set up a system for evaluating new suppliers, and assessing risks associated with both the supplier and input. Establish appropriate monitoring systems, and methods and tools for documenting the system. Understand how to integrate an SQA program with your business model. BCIT issues a statement of completion to those who achieve a pass grade of 70%. |
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HACCP: Environmental Monitoring
Learn to implement and value an active environmental monitoring plan to achieve product safety and confidence. Building on the basic principles of HACCP, microbiology, and processing found in FOOD 1179, environmental monitoring plans, and current and past practices are examined in detail, including bacterial enumeration, data trending and recording, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and sanitation. Workshop format allows participants to engage in a variety of interactive lessons, lab exercises, demonstrations, and case study activities. BCIT issues a statement of completion to those who achieve a pass grade of 70%. Prerequisite: FOOD 1179 HACCP: Prerequisite Programs or certified Public Health Inspector (EHO). |
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HACCP: Standard Operating Procedures
If you are part of developing, implementing, or verifying a HACCP Plan in a food processing plant, this course will help you develop the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI) that are critical to ensuring HACCP Programs operate effectively. Class time is primarily spent working through group exercises that lead students through the full process of developing SOPs including developing the SOP framework, writing procedures and work instructions through to implementation and maintenance of the program. The material has been developed to meet the requirements of a business management system such as ISO 9001:2008. The course is applicable internationally, and to both seafood and agri-food sectors. BCIT issues a statement of completion to each participant who successfully completes this workshop with a pass grade of 70%. Website: http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/6340acert Prerequisites: FOOD 1179 |
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3. Complete a minimum of 5.0 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
A Practical Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Provides a practical introduction to common instrumental techniques used in the field of analytical chemistry. Techniques introduced include gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, ion chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy, infrared absorption spectroscopy, ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy. Hands-on laboratory exercises will demonstrate the fundamental principles and some routine applications of these analytical techniques. Prerequisites: introductory organic chemistry course. |
2.0 | |
Gas Chromatographic Techniques
Covers the use of gas chromatographic techniques in chemical analysis. The course starts with a brief review of separation theory applied to gas chromatographic separations. Subsequent sections of the course cover topics related to more advanced aspects of gas chromatography. Topics include maintenance of gas chromatographs, logical troubleshooting steps in gas chromatography, optimizing gas chromatographic separations, headspace analysis and fast GC. Laboratory exercises provide practical training of the principles covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 5000 or CHEM 6609 or an equivalent introductory analytical chemistry course. |
2.5 | |
High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Techniques
Covers the use of high performance liquid chromatographic techniques in chemical analysis. The course starts with a brief review of separation theory applied to liquid chromatographic separations. Subsequent sections of the course cover topics related to more advanced aspects of high performance liquid chromatography. Topics include maintenance of liquid chromatographs, optimizing high performance liquid chromatographic separations, preparative scale liquid chromatography and validation in liquid chromatography. Laboratory exercises provide practical training of the principles covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 5000 or CHEM 6609 or an equivalent introductory analytical chemistry course. |
2.5 | |
Business and Technical Reports
This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. NOTE: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email email@example.com to apply for approval to register. Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following: 1) a final grade of 70% or better in BCIT level 1 COMM (ie: COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or COMM 1120; or 2) a score of 70 or better in COMM 0015; or 3) an OFFICIAL transfer credit granted for BCIT level 1 or level 2 COMM course with a final grade of 70% or better (refer to http://www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/). |
3.0 | |
Applied Microbiology
This course examines the types and functions of microorganisms as applicable to the engineering field. Topics include; the basic characteristics of bacteria, nutrient cycles, oxidation and reduction, waste treatment, pollution and bioremediation. Case studies of applied microbiological projects will be reviewed including constructed wetlands, drinking-water distribution systems and pollution monitoring. Prerequisites: EENG 7712 |
1.0 | |
Applied Toxicology
This course provides an introduction to the principles of toxicology, as applied to environmental engineering. Course topics include a review of biological, organic and inorganic substances and their properties and behaviour in the environment; the biological responses of cells and animals to toxic substances; and the application of toxicology to risk assessment and the development of water-quality guidelines. Prerequisites: EENG 7712 |
1.0 | |
Workplace Health & Safety
A practical course for those responsible for safety and health in an organizational setting, including managers, supervisors, shop stewards, safety committee members, members of the labour relations or human resources department. Topics include: Workers' Compensation Act; rules and regulations, safety program elements; the role of the committee; claim and disability management; due diligence; and union/management cooperation; other ways and means of getting this important job done. |
3.0 | |
Customer Relations
Covers the importance of customer service. In today's service-oriented economy, excellent service is more than a competitive edge, it is a survival skill. Customer relations is designed to have a broad application for people at all levels in business and industry who will deal directly with customers, both internal and external. Students will benefit from the strategies and practical hands-on approach of this course. Covers defining quality service; developing excellent customer relations skills; effective communication techniques; problem-solving; listening/questioning skills; developing excellent people skills. |
3.0 | |
Hazardous Materials Management
Introduces legislation regulating hazardous materials used and transferred in the workplace and the environment. Fully explores workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements. Investigates lead abatement and asbestos management and control options for their workplace application. Prerequisites: OCHS 1000 and (OCHS 1100 or OCHS 2100) |
3.0 | |
Quality Assurance Fundamentals
Introduces quality assurance for the manufacturing industries. The course presents a general overview of quality management topics: establishing the desired product quality and reliability and the conditions necessary to achieve them; quality planning; standards for quality management problems; economic factors; quality assurance and production; inspection and test operations; total quality control concepts. Class activities include films, video, group discussions and in-class group exercises. No prerequisites. |
3.0 | |
Operations Management Fundamentals
Educates the student on the importance of managing operations across all industries by presenting the fundamentals in productivity improvement based on a systematic, scientific problem solving methods. Includes economic feasibility, recording techniques, assembly and analysis of data, critical examination, the development and selection of alternative solutions. Case materials explore applications to manufacturing, warehouse, office, materials management and general management. Students uncomfortable with basic algebra applications are encouraged to take OPMT 0199 prior to the course. |
3.0 | |
Quality Assurance 2 (Manufacturing)
Includes quality assurance as it relates to marketing, engineering, purchasing and customer relation; QA support for marketing; the role of quality assurance during product development and design review; concepts of Taguchi methods; vendor quality assurance; rating systems and vendor certification; the relationship between Just-in-Time production and quality; quality auditing, legal aspects and product liability, human factors in quality control; and employee motivation and involvement. Prerequisites: OPMT 1106 |
3.0 | |
Vendor Quality Management
Provides an in-depth study of the relationship between a company (customer) and its vendors, centering on vendor performance and its financial impact on the company's operations (i.e., nonconformance costs). The theory and processes involved in the measurement of vendor performance is covered together with the End Cost Analysis process for products and services. Upon completion of this course, the student will be capable of designing, implementing and maintaining a highly effective vendor quality management process in any organization. (Note: The measurement process detailed in the text Vendor Quality Management has been adopted by all major Canadian Telephone companies). |
3.0 | |
Introduction to Quality Control Methods
Introduces QC methods. The course will begin with basic descriptive statistics and some standard graphical tools such as histograms, Pareto charts and scatter diagrams. The concept of process capability and the use of common control charts. Procedures for inspection sampling plans. |
3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 25.5 |
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Imagine you're about enjoy Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the local community theater. The stage is barren. No furniture reminiscent of 19th Century London. No painted scenery.
The narrator comes on and delivers her lines well enough, dressed in contemporary street clothes. Scrooge enters stage left, as mean-spirited and miserable as ever. But he's not wearing a costume, either. And the lighting is terrible.
The story is there, except there's no visual context. Just a few actors talking on an empty stage.
This is your brand, without the visual elements—basically just a story on a plain white page or screen.
Graphic designers are the set designers of small business branding. They create a visual context in which your audience engages with your brand story.
But before you can expect a graphic designer to work his magic, you need a script, or brand narrative. If you can't afford to hire professional to help you define and craft a written brand narrative that describes the qualities and characteristics your brand embodies, at minimum you need to know:
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Can you articulate exactly what your business is, what sets it apart, and the principles that guide it? What are the essential characteristics of your brand, who is your customer and why is your business the best solution to what ails them?
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"Just sketch a few ideas and I'll tell you if I like them," is a graphic designer's worst nightmare. After you give them the full story of your business, provide links to websites (competitors', too) and logos you like and tell the designer why you like them, and what you don't like about them.
After a lot of thinking and sketching and research, most graphic designers will come back with three or more general design directions. From here, the ultimate design begins to emerge.
3. The Value of Good Design
Be willing to pay for good creative. In many cases, it's the only face of your business that your clients will see. Most freelance designers charge between $75 and $100 an hour. A logo with business card and stationery design can run anywhere from $1000 to $3,000, a website starts at $2,000. It's possible to get visual branding for less, but as with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
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Nothing can kill a great logo or website like design by committee. Don't ask for input from your mother or your best friend. Remember, you've hired an expert to create a visual brand that will make you stand out. So let them do their job.
The process is more collaborative then you might think, and most designers enjoy the challenge of integrating your ideas. It's your brand after all.
Three Graphic Designers I Love Working With
Erwert Creative: Edgy, artistic, and skilled, Scott Erwert designs high-end coffee table books, movie posters, websites and brochures for Lucas Films and other clients. http://www.erwert.com.
Laura Stoll Design: A gifted visual brander, Laura began her career in magazine publishing. Now she creates highly original logos, collateral, and websites for a variety of corporate and small business clients. http://www.lstoll.com.
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Truffle Box Cake
From Woman's Day
This heart-shaped box filled with cake ball "truffles" reveals a clever surprise there's a cake inside!
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Serves: 8
Yields: 8 servings (makes 2 cakes and 5 dozen "truffles"; cost per serving of $1.75)
Total Time: 3 hr
Prep Time: 1 hr 30 min
Oven Temp: 350
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- 1.50 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
- 14 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoon(s) whole milk
- 2 teaspoon(s) whole milk
- 1.50 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate
- Red nonpareils, for truffles
- Flaked salt, for truffles
- Chopped nuts, for truffles
- 1 pound(s) ready-to-roll red fondant
- 60 mini candy paper cups
- 2 (4 inches each) heart-shaped springform cake pans (see Note)
- To make the cakes: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat four cups of a muffin tin and the two heart-shaped cake pans with cooking spray. Line the bottoms of the hearts with parchment paper; coat the paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the granulated sugar, vanilla, and 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the flour mixture and 4 tablespoons milk, mixing just until incorporated.
- Spread 3/4 cup batter into each heart pan. Divide the remaining batter among the muffin cups (about 1/4 cup each). Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely (cool the hearts upside down).
- Using an electric mixer, beat the confectioners' sugar, 2 teaspoons milk and the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Transfer 1/4 cup frosting to a small bowl. Add the cocoa powder and remaining 1 tablespoon milk to the remaining frosting and beat to combine.
- To make the cake ball truffles: Working over a large bowl, crumble the cupcakes into fine crumbs. Add the 1/4 cup reserved white frosting and mix until evenly distributed. Shape level teaspoons of mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Dip the balls in chocolate, tapping off extra. Decorate as desired (sprinkle with nonpareils, flaked salt, or chopped nuts when wet, or drizzle with melted chocolate when set). Return to the prepared baking sheet and let set, about 30 minutes.
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Note: Buy 4-inch heart-shaped springform pans ($9.99 each) at wilton.com.
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