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BPD (other)
BPD may refer to: Medical * Biliopancreatic diversion * Borderline personality disorder ** Not to be confused with Bipolar disorder * Brief psychotic disorder * Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Organizations * Bharat Punarnirman Dal, a national political party of India * Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Dubai Campus * Bombrini-Parodi-Delfino, an Italian chemical firm that existed from 1912 to 1968 * Brunei Prison Department Law enforcement * Bakersfield Police Department * Baltimore Police Department * Bellevue Police Department (Washington) * Bellingham Police Department * Berkeley Police Department * Binghamton Police Department * Boise Police Department * Boston Police Department * Bradenton Police Department * Brea Police Department Other uses * BPD (car), British cyclecar manufactured in 1913 * ''Bank Pembangunan Daerah'', a term for Indonesian regional development banks * Barrel per day, a unit of oil production rate commonly used in a regions or co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Long term weight loss through the standard of care procedures ( Roux en-Y bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch) is largely achieved by altering gut hormone levels responsible for hunger and satiety, leading to a new hormonal weight set point. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment causing weight loss and reducing complications of obesity. As of October 2022, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) recommend bariatric surgery for adults with a body mass index (BMI) >35, regardless of obesity-associated conditions, and recommend considering surgery for people with BMI 30.0-34.9 who have metabolic disease. This is a recent change in guidelines (October 2022), so other guideline-producing organizations and health insurance plans may t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berkeley Police Department
The Berkeley Police Department (BPD) is the municipal police department for the city of Berkeley, California, USA. History Shortly after Berkeley was incorporated in 1878, a town marshal and constables were elected to provide law enforcement. August Vollmer had been the town marshal since 1905, and was appointed to be the first chief of police in 1909. He remained chief until he retired in 1932, although he left from 1923 to 1924 when briefly appointed the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. On May 15, 1969, at the request of Berkeley mayor Wallace J.S. Johnson, Governor Ronald Reagan ordered the Berkeley PD and California Highway Patrol to clear People's Park, at the time a vacant lot that local left-wing activists had been turning into a garden. This prompted the "Bloody Thursday" riots. In 2012, the Department provoked controversy when Chief Meehan ordered a plainclothes officer to the home of journalist Doug Oakley at 12:45 a.m. to request he make change ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biocidal Products Directive
The Biocidal Products Directive (BPD) also known as the Biocides Directive is European Union Directive, (98/8/EC), which concerns biocides. It is officially known as Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market."Directive 98/8/EC concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market" European Parliament & Council, 16 February 1998. Retrieved 7 April 2015 In 2013 the Biocidal Products Directive was superseded by The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012). Definition Biocide is defined in Article 2(1)(a) as "active substances and preparations containing one or more active substances, put ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrel Per Day
A barrel is one of several units of volume applied in various contexts; there are dry barrels, fluid barrels (such as the U.K. beer barrel and U.S. beer barrel), oil barrels, and so forth. For historical reasons the volumes of some barrel units are roughly double the volumes of others; volumes in common use range approximately from . In many connections the term is used almost interchangeably with ''barrel''. Since medieval times the term as a unit of measure has had various meanings throughout Europe, ranging from about 100 litres to about 1,000 litres. The name was derived in medieval times from the French , of unknown origin, but still in use, both in French and as derivations in many other languages such as Italian, Polish, and Spanish. In most countries such usage is obsolescent, increasingly superseded by SI units. As a result, the meaning of corresponding words and related concepts (vat, cask, keg etc.) in other languages often refers to a physical container ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indonesian Regional Development Bank
Regional Development Banks ( id, Bank Pembangunan Daerah, or BPD) are a type of bank in Indonesia that is established and owned by the local provincial government. Its purpose is to boost regional development and provide initial capital to the province that private banks would not risk giving, as well as giving basic financial services for the general provincial population. It was first established on 25 March 1960 and regulated under Law Number 13 of 1962 and Law Number 16 of 1999 Decree from the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to the law, the shares of Regional Development Banks are divided into two; priority shares and regular shares. Priority shares ownership must be on the hand of provincial governments, while regular shares can be owned by second-level administrative governments under the respective provinces ( regencies & cities) and individuals. The director of these banks are appointed directly by the governor of the respective provinces and hold the office for 4 year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BPD (car)
The BPD was a British 4-wheeled cyclecar made in 1913 by Brown, Paine and Dowland Ltd of Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. The car was powered by a JAP air-cooled, V twin engine rated at 8 hp and drive was to the rear wheels through a 2-speed gearbox and belts. It is not known if more than a prototype was made. See also * List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom :''This list is incomplete. You can help by adding correctly sourced information about other manufacturers.'' As of 2018 there are approximately 35 active British car manufacturers and over 500 defunct British car manufacturers. This page lists ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bpd (Car) Cyclecars Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1913 Companies based in West Sussex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brea Police Department
Brea (; Spanish for "tar") is a city in northern Orange County, California. The population as of the 2010 census was 39,282. It is southeast of Los Angeles. Brea is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The city began as a center of crude oil production, was later propelled by citrus production. It is a significant retail center, including the Brea Mall and downtown Brea. The city has an extensive public art program which began in 1975 and continues today with over 140 artworks in the collection placed and located throughout the city. History The area was visited on July 29, 1769, by the Spanish Portolá expedition – the first Europeans to see inland parts of Alta California. The party camped in Brea Canyon, near a large native village and a small pool of clean water. A historical marker dedicated to his visit stands in Brea Canyon just north of town. The village of Olinda was founded in present-day Carbon Canyon at the beginning of the 19th century and many entre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradenton Police Department
Bradenton ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Manatee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population is 55,698. History Late 18th and early 19th centuries A settlement established by Maroons or escaped slaves named Angola existed in Bradenton's present area starting in the late 1700s and ending in 1821. It is believed to been spread out between the Manatee River (then known as Oyster River) all the way to Sarasota Bay. The community is estimated to have had 600–750 residents in it. Angola was a rather large maroon settlement as the Manatee River at that time was too shallow for US Navy vessels to navigate. The settlement was abandoned after the Creeks who were aligned with Andrew Jackson attacked Angola. When the United States annexed Florida in 1821, there were two known claimants of land in the vicinity of Bradenton but neither of them was confirmed by the US federal government. Mid and late 19th century Josiah Gates along with hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Police Department
The Boston Police Department (BPD), dating back to 1854, holds the primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest municipal police department in the United States. The BPD is also the 20th largest law enforcement agency in the country.A Brief History of The B.P.D. City of Boston, Police Department (accessed 3 December 2009) History Pre-incorporation (1635–1828) Before the existence of a formal police department, the first night watch was established in Boston in 1635. In 1703, pay in the sum of 35 shillings a month was set for members of the night watch. In 1796, the watch was reorganized, and the watchmen carried a badge of office, a rattle, and a six-foot pole, which was pain ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boise Police Department
Boise (, , ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho and is the county seat of Ada County. On the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, it is east of the Oregon border and north of the Nevada border. The downtown area's elevation is above sea level. The population according to the 2020 US Census was 235,684. The Boise metropolitan area, also known as the Treasure Valley, includes five counties with a combined population of 749,202, the most populous metropolitan area in Idaho. It contains the state's three largest cities: Boise, Nampa, and Meridian. Boise is the 77th most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States. Downtown Boise is the cultural center and home to many small businesses and a number of high-rise buildings. The area has a variety of shops and restaurants. Centrally, 8th Street contains a pedestrian zone with sidewalk cafes and restaurants. The neighborhood has many local restaurants, bars, and boutiques. The area al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binghamton Police Department
The Binghamton Police Department (BPD) is the municipal law enforcement agency responsible for providing law enforcement services to the City of Binghamton, New York. The Binghamton Police Department was founded in 1867 and in 2023, had 142 sworn police officers, and 13 civilian employees. The Binghamton Police Department are headquartered at Government Plaza, in Downtown Binghamton Downtown Binghamton is a neighborhood in Binghamton, New York located on the north bank of the Susquehanna River, just east of its confluence with the Chenango River. It is the business and administrative center of the City of Binghamton, the Gr ..., New York. Organization The Binghamton Police Department has a variety of different specialist components & divisions that allow it to carry out its law enforcement responsibilities. There are several divisions within the department including: * Patrol Division * Metro SWAT (a joint SWAT unit with officers from numerous Broome county agencies) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellingham Police Department
The City of Bellingham Police Department, more commonly known as the Bellingham Police Department and its initials BPD, is the primary law enforcement and investigation agency within the Bellingham, Washington city limits. Bellingham Police Department is the largest Police Department within Whatcom County, Washington and any other municipal agency north of King County, Washington. Bellingham Police Department is nationally accredited by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. History On January 12, 1979, Bellingham Police arrested the prolific Hillside Strangler in Bellingham. Chief Terry Mangan was among the officers on the case: he would later serve as chief of the Spokane Police Department and work for the FBI. In 2002, a Jamaican woman named Una James came to Bellingham to search for her son, Lee Boyd Malvo, who had fallen under the influence of John Allen Muhammad. Bellingham Police alerted immigration authorities to James's presence; she and Malvo were arr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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