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Please click on the link below for Athletic Event Policies.
Splash Shields (see below) will be allowed by the M.H.S.A.A. in place of a mask for football only. Face coverings will still be required on the sidelines. Unlike other sports like soccer or volleyball, football has this option since wearing a mask with a mouth guard and chin strap is not ideal and the splash shield easily attaches to a helmet. Other style face shields can not be worn in other sports without being a risk to the student-athletes safety.
Contact: Mike Woodard 269-484-2010
M.H.S.A.A. Athletic Eligibility Guide
Do you enjoy being involved in athletics? If so, why not stay involved after graduation while earning money at the same time? Check out the link below for more information about becoming a registered official.
UPDATE: The M.H.S.A.A. is relaxing the athletic physical requirements for the 2020-21 school year. The information below may not be relevant for any student-athlete who had a valid physical on file during the 2019-20 school year. Please note, each student-athlete who ALREADY has a valid physical on file will need to complete the MHSAA Health Questionnaire. Here is the link.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (M.H.S.A.A.) requires each student-athlete to have a valid physical on file with the school before they may participate in Middle School or High School athletics. A valid physical for the 2019-20 school year is one that is given on or after April 15th of 2020.
NEW IN 2017-18: The M.H.S.A.A. will now require a NEW sport's physical form that has concussion acknowledgement information. Please make sure you use this form for the 2020-21 school year. The other form will be invalid. M.H.S.A.A. Physical Form
Please make plans to schedule your child's athletic physical through your family doctor or another health care provider. Also, please remember that a valid physical for the 2020-21 school year must be signed by the appropriate medical staff on or after April 15th, 2020. This is a Michigan High School Athletic Association requirement, so please plan on scheduling physicals on or after April 15th of every year. THEY MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE THEY MAY PARTICIPATE.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (M.H.S.A.A.) offers Catastrophic Insurance and Concussion Insurance for all eligible student-athletes that compete in MHSAA sponsored sports during the defined season. Please use this link for more information.
Galesburg-Augusta High School is a proud member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (S.A.C.). G-A joined the S.A.C. in 2015, along with five other schools from the former K.V.A. The S.A.C. now consists of 13 schools.
Check out the league website for varsity scores and standings and all-division/all-conference information. www.sacsportsnews.com
High School Athletic Announcements
Please make sure you check the main page of a particular sport for schedule updates throughout the season.
Official Start Dates for Fall High School Sports (2020)
Monday, August 10th: Football
Wednesday, August 12th: JV Boy's Soccer, Boy's and Girl's Cross Country, Volleyball, and Sideline Cheer.
General Announcements
Student-Athletes must be academically eligible to participate in middle school and high school athletics. Eligibility is determined in two ways. First, they must be eligible from their previous semester. Basically, at the high school level, they must have passed four out of their six academic classes. Lost credits can be made up by taking approved online courses or by attending summer school. Please talk with the high school counselor for more information. Failure to meet the previous semester requirement will result in being ruled ineligible to participate for 60 school days. Second, our student-athletes must be in good standing with their current classes. They must be currently passing all of their classes with a minimum of a 1.75 grade point average. If they are failing one class, they must have a 2.0 grade point average. Failing more than one class or failing to meet the minimum requirements mentioned will result in the student-athlete being ruled ineligible to participate. Their eligibility will be checked on a weekly basis.
Participation Fees:
Participation fees are due by the end of the third week of practice. The fee is $50 per sport for high school athletics. There is a $200 family cap for all families. This cap includes any middle school children who are involved in middle school athletics. You must pay the participation fee in the high school office or online.
You can now pay for your child's athletic participation fee online. You will need to go to E-Funds for Schools and establish an account. This is the same site you can use to pay for school breakfast/lunch. You will need your student's Identification (I.D.) number to establish an account. This is the same I.D. number you use to access Pinnacle. If you are not sure, you can contact the school to request their Identification number. There is a small transaction fee every time you make a deposit. This fee covers the cost of the program.
Outstanding Athletic Bills/Equipment:
All student-athletes must turn in all uniforms/equipment and have all outstanding bills paid before they may participate in athletics. This means they may not begin their next sport until everything has been turned in from their previous sport.
Athletic Ticket & Prices
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools offer a variety of ways for families to save money while attending athletic events. Please see the ticket information below to find out how you can save money of athletic event admissions.
Please contact Mr. Woodard the Athletic Director with any questions or concerns 484-2016.
Ticket Information
You may purchase student Athletic Passes in the high school office, or at many of the high school athletic events. The cost is $20 for elementary and middle school students and $30 for high school students. The passes are good for all regular season, home high school athletic events throughout the school year.
We offer a variety of discount punch cards for home high school athletic events. There are several different prices, from $25 to $100. The more admissions you purchase, the greater the savings. For example, for $100 you receive 40 admissions. This comes out to $2.50 per admission.
Senior Citizens:
Senior Citizens (62 yrs. and up) will receive free admission to all home events and most away events. However, you must have a Senior Citizen pass. You can obtain a Senior Citizen Pass from the high school office. This is for residence of Galesburg and Augusta. Otherwise, you may contact your local school district to inquire about obtaining a pass.
Military Veterans:
Anyone that is currently serving in the U.S. Military will now receive free admission to all of our regular season events. Simply show your military I.D., or be in uniform.
You may nominate individuals or teams for the Galesburg-Augusta High School Hall of Fame using the form below.


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While our education staff isn't physically in the classroom, they have been busy creating content for schools and interacting with the students remotely. Dexter took the break for the classroom teaching to finish a sing along song on migration, written from a bird's eye view.
The teachers have posted it on their google classrooms and some kids report that they are singing it. Now you can too!
Listen to Getting Ready to Fly here.
Notes from the artist (Dexter Harding):
One of the features of this song is that kids etc can just echo the lines as I sing each one. So on this recording, that's what my wife Lucy is doing, as I figure that will make it easier. That way they don't even really need the lyrics. But if it is easy to post the lyrics, I think that would be ideal. You could add this message:
Hi Tin Mountain science kids! I miss you VERY much. I was thinking about you and thinking about the migrating birds that are starting to arrive. So I imagined I was one of those birds, and these are the words I would say! Now I am thinking about how you might try singing it at home and how pretty soon we will be singing again together. You can sing the words WITH me or sing each line after like an echo.
Springtime has not been cancelled though so much else has been. See and hear as much of it as you can!

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Even though the school year is only a few weeks old, many parents (like me) have already fallen into the school lunch doldrums. Even when they are lucky enough to have a child willing to try new things, they're just at a loss for what to serve that's nutritious, portable, and able to withstand the typical child's backpack until lunchtime.
Well, fret no more because my friend (who happens to be a super-talented chef) has some ideas for you. Chef Danielle is the creator of www.cookingclarified.com and she recently put together a FREE, downloadable e-book called Lessons in Lunch that will give you some fresh, multicultural ideas to answer the question: what's for lunch?
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Monique shares her purpose as a creative thinker and journey to find her unique creative voice – a recompilation of life history, identity & culture. As a black female, Jamaican animator and Illustrator, she discovered that her impact comes by owning her identity and communicating it through her art, highlighting race and black representation to then inspire others. She reminds us that we need to work hard and that the creative practice evolves, so we should learn to appreciate the space in between.


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Bayley Schluter - Executive Director
Bayley Schluter is the Executive Director of the Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R Hall. She came to this Museum with a B.A. in History and minor in Film History/Criticism from Minnesota State University - Moorhead. She has previously worked for the Kandiyohi County Museum as a collections specialist and the McLeod County Museum as the director of the McLeod County Historic Partnership. She currently oversees all of the organization's programs, events, capital campaigns and marketing strategies. She is also tasked with site management, public relations and media outreach.
Sandy Johnson - Research Librarian
Sandy Johnson is the part-time Research Librarian for the Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R Hall. Sandy is available to answer questions regarding Museum or Civil War Roundtable membership. Her main duties include management of the Research Library and the museum's vast collection of artifacts, archives and photographs.
Mark Cashman - Maintenance
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Low Handicap Player: Here the player should favor the left side of the fairway. This takes the out-of-bounds on the right out of play. He should be able to carry the trap on the left. Even if he hits his tee shot into the trees on the left he can hit a low shot out of the tree line. The second shot on this hole, as it is on par five's, is key. The second shot here is important because he does not want to contend with the willow tree on the right. The player should lie back far enough so as to have a shot of somewhere around 120 yards. This allows for a full shot to the green that slopes from left to right. The approach from the left side of the fairway to a right pin placement is very difficult.
Average Handicap Player: The average player definitely wants to look at this hole as a "three shot" hole in order to "save" par. He definitely wants to favor the left side. The player wants to position his second shot so that he is on the left side of the fairway, away from the willow and in a position to put his third shot on or close to the green. He should be looking at a "pitch and run" for this shot. Of the par five's this is the smallest green. If he is playing the hole as a four-shot hole then his third shot should be in a position where he can execute a "full" shot to the green and take the willow tree out of consideration.


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JESSORE, March 16, 2017 (BSS) - Water Resources Minister Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud today said that the government is determined to evict all encroachers from the rivers.
"There is a close relation between the river and development ... so and we must protect our rivers," he told a national workshop on "Long term solution to the water-logging in Bhabodah area" at the Deputy Commissioner's office.
Chaired by Deputy Commissioner in Jessore Dr Humayun Kabir, the workshop was addressed, among others, by State Minister for Water Resources Md Nazrul Islam, State Minister for Public Administration Ismot Ara Sadique, Lawmaker Swapan Bhattachariya and Senior Secretary to the Water Resources Ministry Dr Zafar Ahmed Khan.
Director General of Bangladesh Water Development Board Jahangir Kabir, Monirampur Upazila Chairman Amzad Hossain Lovelu, Upazila Chairman of Avaynagar Nurul Haq Mollah and Upazila Chairman of Keshabpur S M Amir Hossain also spoke on the occasion.
Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud said that the government has taken initiatives to solve the water-logging problem in the area and two excavators would be engaged in dredging small rivers and canals of the area from first week of April.
"The projects would be implemented by involving local people including elected representatives," he added.
Referring to a survey report on implementation of "Tidal River Management (TRM) System" in the waterlogged area, the minister said that 94 percent people of the area in favour of the TRM system.
"The compensation for the affected people of the region would be disbursed among them," he added.
Anisul put emphasis on creating mass awareness against river encroachment and also in favour of TRM system.
Three upazilas of the district -- Monirampur, Avaynagar and Keshabpur --- were marooned last year and over 10 lakh people were badly affected due to water-logging.
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In his eagerly anticipated debut as author-illustrator, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honoree Christian Robinson brings young readers on a playful, imaginative journey into another world.
What if you…
encountered another perspective?
Discovered another world?
Met another you?
What might you do?
Age Range: 4 to 8 years
Hardcover with jacket, 56 pages
Dimensions: 9 3/8 x 11 1/4 x 0.5 inches
"Simple geometric shapes and expanses of empty space make the spreads easy to consider, and Robinson nails the pacing, using each page turn for a comic or conceptual beat. Almost all children wonder whether there are others exactly like them somewhere out in the universe, doing the same thing at exactly the same time. By playing with that idea while juxtaposing similarity and difference, Robinson creates an almost mystical Droste effect of a story that is all mirrors and windows for the group of various children who are offered portals to reach one another. He also creates a speculative world with its own logic, and an adventure that will both puzzle and amuse." - Publishers Weekly
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"Both beautiful and fanciful...vibrant shapes reminiscent of Paul Klee or Piet Mondrian fill the pages.... A work of art and celebration of childhood for all libraries." - School Library Journal
"The brightly colored illustrations pop against a pure white background. Children, some upright and some upside down, are shown in a variety of clothing and skin colors, partaking in various activities. Is this a parallel universe, or is it all a dream? Readers will decide, and a little blue mouse may help with the final decision." - Booklist


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- Chunks of pork on the bone, large, thick — 3 PCs.
- Persimmon solid small — 3 PCs.
- Onion — 1 PC.
- A small Apple sour — 1 PC.
- Vegetable oil
- Butter
- Salt, pepper, paprika, cumin – to taste.
Method of preparation
- Step 1 From persimmon to cut the tip of the stalk and peel, remove pits. Cut persimmon cubes approximately 1 × 1 cm.
- Step 2 Apples peel, remove the seeds, cut into cubes the same as persimmon.
- Step 3 onion finely chopped.
- Step 4 In a frying pan heat a little vegetable oil, put it in a piece of butter and when the butter begins to foam, put the onion, persimmon and Apple. Salt and pepper to taste. Add a little paprika and cumin. Fry on medium heat, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes. The fruit should be soft but not to soft after boiling.
- Step 5 While the filling is baking, prepare the meat. With a sharp knife to cut pork in the horizontal plane to create a deeper "pocket".
- Step 6 When the filling is ready, remove the pan from the heat, let the filling cool slightly so it could work and divide it into three parts. Thus, for every steak you will get the same amount of fruit.
- Step 7 Stuff the meat "pockets". The filling should not fall out of them. Salt the meat on both sides.
- Step 8 in a Large frying pan with non-stick surface which can be put in the oven, heat on high heat. To add chops and fry on both sides over very high heat somewhere in fifteen minutes a side until crisp.
- Step 9 the Pan with the chops to put in a preheated t 195 degrees With the oven. Cook for approximately 60-70 minutes.
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I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself and the Academic Enhancement Program. At its core, my role and that of the program is to support academic success and enhance the experience of students from all walks of life coming into Lewis & Clark Law School. Transition between your undergraduate experience or workplace and law school can be difficult but extremely rewarding. We recognize that students come in with diverse experiences and have different expectations and needs. AEP uses a culturally based approach to law school skills that supports diverse students throughout law school.
Please feel free to send me an e-mail, drop in if my door is open, check out the resources we have available electronically, or sign up for one of our valuable sessions detailed on this site.
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In my line of work, you've got to have what James O'brien calls the "look at me" gene. It's basically the desire to be heard and appreciated just for being you. Not narcissistic at all.
I've definitely got this.
I love telling stories, speaking to people and generally showing off just how smart I think I am. (I'm not a prick, I swear). To be honest, there's not much point getting into the world of media and journalism if you don't think you've got something about you. Something that gives you a unique edge and a right to be heard.
The irony in this almost arrogant level of confidence in my own ability is that it stems from an even higher level of insecurity and anxiety. Why is it that my sole career aim is for people to hear my voice. Whether that be through the films I make, news pieces I create or articles I write; I need to be heard.
The answer is that I'm after validation from strangers. That's a scary thing to admit. As much as I love my craft, the satisfaction of creating content is that at the end of the process people will watch/listen to it, and hopefully enjoy it. The validation doesn't even come from the fact that people necessarily agree with everything i put out, just that they've engaged with it is enough for me to feel accomplished.
Now I'm begged with the question, is that at all healthy? I take some comfort in the fact that I am not at all unique in my industry. Comedians get kicks from making strangers laugh, actors are appreciated for NOT being themselves and singers literally share the deepest darkest parts of their person with their audience. However perhaps we're all just a bit… empty?
This conflict is an odd one. Suffering from -at times- crippling social anxiety but yet working in perhaps the most people orientated industry possible is a contradiction I'm yet to properly reconcile.
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EW has confirmed that Smallville alum Allison Mack will be a guest-star on season 3 of The Following.
She will play Hillary, a naïve, small town police officer caught up in Ryan Hardy's (Kevin Bacon) hunt for a serial killer.
There, Allison will join other Smallville friends: The Following star Shawn Ashmore, who guest-starred in two episodes while his twin brother Aaron Ashmore played Mack's love interest: Jimmy Olsen. They were an adorable couple!
The Following is back with season 3 on Monday, March 2nd with a two-hour premiere starting at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.


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Larne have terminated the contracts of David Abe, Julien Anau and Ralph Kottoy, citing "a serious breach of club discipline."
The Championship club stated: "Larne Football Club have worked very hard to create a culture based on principles of honesty and integrity, so if these are compromised we have to take action. We are, of course, sorry to lose these players but we had no choice but to request immediate termination of their contracts.
"Larne Football Club have no desire to make any further comment, or answer any questions, regarding the nature of the breach of club discipline. We have two very important football games coming up. The club and squad are 100% focused on those fixtures.
"Larne Football Club will not compromise on the high standards of conduct we expect at all times from players, staff, officials and volunteers, as we continue to build a club which will be the pride of our town and we ask our supporters to continue giving our squad their incredible support in the coming weeks."
• Dungannon Swifts winger Cormac Burke has agreed to sign a two-year extension to his current contract.
"I've never come across a better dressing room so there was no hesitation at all for me to agree a new deal when I was offered it," he said.
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Eli Orzessek recalls the best tips for his last column.
It's a bit sad to write this week's Ask Away column, as it will be my last. After three years working for Travel, I'm leaving to embark on a new journey — getting my MFA at the Elam School of Fine Arts. I've had a wonderful time answering your questions — but don't despair if you have more to ask, as the column will be continuing with a new writer. So keep sending in your pressing travel queries to email@example.com
Thanks to all the readers who have sent in such interesting questions. For my final column, I've decided to share a few of my favourite questions over the past three years. I've also learnt a lot about the world of travel and the varied issues you might run into along the way.
Earlier this year, I was enlightened on the correct way to wear compression socks by Dr Marc Shaw, of the Worldwise Travellers Heath Centre in Auckland. Apparently you should put them on well in advance, preferably in the morning when you've just got out of bed — I'd previously just put them on at the airport before boarding a long flight.
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Another question I enjoyed investigating was why we're asked to put our phones in flight mode — and whether any accidents have ever occurred due to a mobile device being left on. It turns out it's more of an annoyance to pilots rather than a serious safety concern — transmissions from phones can create interference over the radio system — but this is occurring less as technology improves. And it's more likely to be a cabin crew member's phone causing the problem.
I received quite a few questions regarding solo travel — and as a keen solo traveller, I'm always happy to share my tips. Many cruise lines and tour companies offer deals on solo supplements and it's easy to make friends when you're travelling with a group. But deciding to go alone is a great option as well — it's character-building and you don't have to deal with the stress of organising things with another person.
When a reader wrote in with tips for avoiding gastro issues when eating street food in India, I received some helpful tips from Swamy Akuthota, an Indian food expert who founded Auckland's acclaimed Satya restaurants and has travelled extensively in India to research food. He said the two problem areas were water-borne infections and viral infections — so it's best to only drink bottled water with tamper-proof lids, and only eat street food that is being cooked in front of you at high temperatures, as well as avoiding meat. As I'm quite partial to a bit of tasty street food myself, this has been something I've kept in mind while travelling.
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Thanks gang! It worked like a charm. I am very happy I listened to your advice re: the voltmeter! The wire marked on one adapter was positive, and the other negative. Coulda blown the whole thing. Thanks again.
AC Adapter - wrong amperage? Answered
My dvd player's ac adapter died, and while your forum on opening it up to fix it was great, it is not a simple short that can be soldered. This is a basic electronics 101 question. The old adapter put out 9v 2.2 a. I have an adapter that puts out 9v 3.0a that fits. Will I fry the dvd player by trying it out? or will it only take what it needs? Thanks for your advice. JB
Yes. The rating indicates it's potential to safely supply amperage up to that rating. If the device doesn't draw that much power, no problem.
Unregulated supplies can be a problem if you attached a device with a low current draw, like 50 milliamp (0.05 amp) to a 3 amp supply. But that's not an issue with your player.
Just be sure the new plug is the same polarity (+,-) as the old one...
Thank you so much! Lemme see if it works...... Arggh, wrong size plug at the end. Gotta chop and splice. The polarity, according to the diagram on the adapter itself is the same. Now I gotta hope that when I splice they are meant for each other + vs -. One of the adapters has mini writing on one wire, and the other has a line marking one wire. That is universally accepted as meaning the same wire?
> One of the adapters has mini writing on one wire, and the other has a line marking one wire. That is universally accepted as meaning the same wire? . A very common convention, but not universal. Check with a voltmeter to be sure.
Just curious, could the results of a wire swap be disastrous? Or it just won't work so no biggie - I'd just switch them around... Like accidentally putting the batteries in the flashlight the wrong way, no problem?
. If you're working with AC, there is no polarity. Double-check the player and adapter and make sure they both are AC or DC. No mixing. . If DC, then see gmoon's comment about protection diodes. Ie, maybe... maybe not. Double-check before applying power. . BTW, incandescent bulbs (non-LED flashlights, "old" home light bulbs) don't care if they get AC or DC, or what polarity the DC is.
Depends on the device. Some have a "protection diode" in the circuit. If you apply reverse polarity, the diode blocks any current and prevents damage. But the diodes is often NOT added when the manuf supplies the power adapter--the logic being that it's impossible to connect it up wrong IF you use their adapter. Plus it's cheaper.... As NM wrote, check first.


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If you own a home, there may come a day when you want to transfer it. Chances are, the transfer will be to someone you know well. You can also transfer your home into a living trust or to an LLC. Although you might expect a complicated process involving court dates or a real estate closing, in cases like these, a notarized letter called a quitclaim deed is all it takes. If you still have a mortgage on your property, you'll also have to let the mortgage holder know, since your contract may have a "due on sale" clause that requires you to pay the total amount due when you transfer ownership.
Transfer a Home to Another Person
The most common home transfers happen between two people who know each other. For instance, an adult child may move into a parent's home at some point and the parent decides to transfer the property to the child. Often, though, home ownership is transferred between spouses during the divorce process. Transferring a home involves the use of a quitclaim deed, which is a legal document that terminates the original owner's right to the property so it can be transferred to the new owner.
In this case, you merely include your own name and the name of the recipient as well as the address of the property you're deeding. Also, state that you are forever quitclaiming your interest in the property. You'll need the date on which the quitclaim takes effect, and both you and the property recipient must sign the form in front of a notary. You can find templates of the letter online that will make it easier than creating the letter from scratch.
Transfer a Home to a Living Trust
Having a will in place is one of the best things you can do for your loved ones. In the event of your death, the executor your estate will have everything lined up to distribute your assets according to your wishes. By transferring your home to that living trust, you'll still have all the rights of ownership to it during your lifetime, with the assurance that it will go to the appropriate party after your death.
You can use a quitclaim deed to transfer your home to a living trust. If you have an attorney, you'll likely be able to do this as part of the process of creating your will. But you can accomplish this without an attorney, as well. A warranty deed may be the best way to transfer the property since this type of deed ensures that the property free and clear of all liens as well as documenting the transfer.
Transfer a Home to an LLC
If the property is a rental or you regularly have visitors to your own home, you may want to transfer the house to a limited liability company. This helps protect you in the event that someone is injured on your property. If you use a quitclaim deed, the property will transfer to the LLC without guaranteeing that the title is free of third-party claims. A warranty deed will pass that guarantee onto the LLC.
In signing the quitclaim or warranty deed, someone will need to represent your LLC on the form. This likely will be you. You'll also need to record the transfer with the agency that handles real estate records for your area.
Read More: How to Transfer Home Ownership Forms in New York City
You can use a quitclaim deed to transfer ownership of a house from yourself to another party. A quitclaim deed may also be substituted with a warranty deed in specific scenarios where applicable.
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Here you can find the Happy Cultural Planner to download, as well as links to some of our other useful content and information.
The happy Cultural Planner
The Happy Cultural Planner is your guide to the key holidays for the major cultures and faiths, and has now been published by Happy for 25 years. As well as an indicator of upcoming holidays (including those which may prevent people attending your events), it's a handy way to plan for the year.
The PDF is designed to be printed on A3 or larger. You can also pick up a free A3 copy from our café on your next visit (while stocks last).
We can also provide additional printed A3 copies at a cost of 55p each to cover the cost of printing, plus postage.
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Washington, DC – The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) launched a new website, DiscoverAudit.org, to provide a wealth of information about careers in public company auditing, opportunities the profession offers, and how to join the next generation of auditors. The website features resources designed for students, parents, school counselors, and educators.
"Students need to know about the exciting and diverse opportunities that await them in an audit career," said Cindy Fornelli, CAQ Executive Director. "Accounting and auditing are some of the highest-paying and fastest-growing fields for recent college graduates. The profession offers a dynamic workplace in virtually any sector of the economy and gives young professionals a chance to learn business from the inside out. The CAQ is dedicated to helping the public company auditing profession attract the best and the brightest to serve the ever changing needs of the business community, investors, and capital markets."
DiscoverAudit.org offers a wide variety of materials including:
– Toolkits on a career in auditing, designed for both a high-school and college audience
– Fact sheets about the profession
– Videos featuring real-life auditors explaining their day-to-day work
– Resources for preparing for a career in audit and for taking the CPA exam
– Profiles based on real-life auditors and the career paths they have chosen
– A forum for students and educators to ask auditors questions or arrange a classroom visit
Discover Audit is a CAQ initiative aimed at introducing the exciting and dynamic world of public company auditing to the next generation. The CAQ launched the website ahead of the second annual #AuditorProud day, a worldwide social media campaign where auditors share stories to build awareness of the many benefits of auditing as a career path. In 2016, #AuditorProud day took place on September 22, and thousands of auditors from more than 100 countries shared their stories.
The DiscoverAudit.org website will be continually updated with new information to help everyone learn more about all the profession offers.
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Everybody loves an offer, and we are no different here at Beauty 4U in Huddersfield. That's why we offer our customers some of the best offers in Huddersfield.
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Chromogenic IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Section
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The following protocol has been developed and optimized by R&D Systems IHC/ICC laboratory for chromogenic IHC experiments using paraffin-embedded tissue samples.
This protocol provides a basic guide for the fixation, microtome sectioning, and staining of paraffin-embedded tissue samples. Each investigator must determine the precise experimental conditions required to generate a strong and specific signal for each antigen of interest. If R&D Systems primary antibodies are employed, please refer to the product data sheets to obtain the recommended working dilutions. In this protocol, signal visualization is achieved using R&D Systems Cell and Tissue Staining Kits. For all other reagents, please follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Please read protocol in its entirety before beginning.
Protocol for Fixing and Sectioning Paraffin-embedded Tissues
Reagents Required
- Formaldehyde Fixative Solution: 85 mM Na2HPO4, 75 mM KH2P04, 4% paraformaldehyde, and 14% (v/v) saturated picric acid, pH 6.9. (Picric acid is optional, enhances preservation of morphology in some tissues)
- Wash Buffer: 1X PBS (0.137 M NaCl, 0.05 M NaH2PO4, pH 7.4)
- Ethanol: 100%, 90%, 70%
- Xylene (mixed isomers)
- Paraffin
- To preserve tissue morphology and retain the antigenicity of the target molecules, fix the tissue by vascular perfusion with 500 – 700 mL of Formaldehyde Fixative Solution.
Note: When it is not possible to fix by perfusion, dissected tissue may be fixed by immersion in a 10% formalin solution for 4-8 hours at room temperature. It is commonly accepted that the volume of fixative should be 50 times greater than the size of the immersed tissue. Avoid fixing the tissue for greater than 24 hours since tissue antigens may either be masked or destroyed.
Note: R&D Systems scientists perfuse fix all rodent tissue with the exception of lung, spleen, and embryonic tissue, which are immersion fixed.
- Because paraffin is immiscible with water, tissue must be dehydrated before adding molten paraffin wax.
- Immerse the tissue in 70% ethanol three times for 30 minutes each at room temperature.
- Immerse the tissue in 90% ethanol two times for 30 minutes each at room temperature.
- Immerse the tissue in 100% ethanol three times for 30 minutes each at room temperature.
- Immerse the tissue in xylene (mixed isomers) three times for 20 minutes each at room temperature.
- Embed the tissue in paraffin at 58 °C. Tissues can be embedded into paraffin using specialized automated tissue processing systems.
- Cut 5 – 15 ¬µm thick tissue sections using a rotary microtome.
- Float the sections in a 56 °C water bath.
- Mount the sections onto gelatin-coated histological slides. Slides are pre-coated with gelatin to enhance adhesion of the tissue. Please refer to the Protocol for the Preparation of Gelatin-coated Slides for Histological Tissue Sections for instructions on how to prepare gelatin-coated slides.
- Dry the slides overnight at room temperature. Slides with paraffin-embedded sections can be stored either at room temperature or in at 2-8 °C for several years in slide storage boxes.
Protocol for Chromogenic Staining of Paraffin-embedded Sections
Reagents Required
- Wash Buffer: 1X PBS (0.137 M NaCl, 0.05 M NaH2PO4, pH 7.4)
- Incubation Buffer: 1% bovine serum albumin, 1% normal donkey serum, 0.3% Triton® X-100, and 0.01% sodium azide in PBS
- Primary Antibodies
- Cell and Tissue Staining Kits: Kits include Biotinylated Secondary Antibodies, Serum Blocking Reagent, Peroxidase Blocking Reagent, Avidin Blocking Reagent, Biotin Blocking Reagent, High Sensitivity Streptavidin-HRP Conjugate (HSS-HRP), and Chromogen Solution. Kits are available with chromogenic substrates 3,3' Diaminobenzidine (DAB, brown precipitate) or 3-amino-9-ethylcarbazole (AEC, red precipitate).
- DAB Enhancer (Catalog # CTS010)
- Hematoxylin Counterstain
- Aqueous Mounting Medium (Catalog # CTS011)
- Antigen Retrieval Reagents (if required; Protocol for Heat-induced Epitope Retrieval (HEIR))
- Gelatin-coated Slides (Protocol for Gelatin-coated Slides for Histological Tissue Sections)
- Coverslips
This staining protocol has been developed and optimized for use with R&D Systems Cell and Tissue Staining Kits.
- Tissue must be rehydrated before commencing staining protocol.
- Immerse the slides in xylene (mixed isomers) 2 times for 10 minutes each.
- Immerse the slides in 100% alcohol 2 times for 10 minutes each.
- Immerse the slides in 95% alcohol for 5 minutes.
- Immerse the slides in 70% alcohol for 5 minutes.
- Immerse the slides in 50% alcohol for 5 minutes.
- Rinse the slides with deionized H2O.
- Rehydrate the slides with wash buffer for 10 minutes. Drain the excess wash buffer.
Note: Excessive fixation may result in the masking of an epitope and strong non-specific background signal that can obscure specific labeling. If necessary, an antigen retrieval protocol can be performed at this time.
Note: Endogenous peroxidase and biotin can react with secondary reagents and cause non-specific background staining. R&D Systems Cell and Tissue Staining Kits contain reagents to address these potential artifacts (applied in protocol steps 3 – 7).
- Surround the tissue with a hydrophobic barrier using a barrier pen.
- To quench endogenous peroxidase activity, incubate the sample with 1-3 drops peroxidase blocking reagent (3% H2O2 in water or methanol) for 5-15 minutes.
- Rinse the sample, then gently wash in wash buffer for 5 minutes.
- To reduce non-specific hydrophobic interactions between the primary antibodies and the tissue, block the section with 1-3 drops of serum blocking reagent for 15 minutes. Drain the slides and wipe away any excess blocking reagent before proceeding to the next step. Do not rinse.
- To block binding to endogenous biotin, incubate the sample with 1-3 drops of avidin blocking reagent for 15 minutes. Rinse the sample with wash buffer, drain slides, and wipe away any excess wash buffer.
- To block subsequent binding to the avidin applied in step 6, incubate the sample with 1-3 drops of biotin blocking reagent for 15 minutes. Rinse with wash buffer, drain the slides, and wipe away any excess wash buffer.
- Incubate the sample with primary antibodies in Incubation Buffer. Follow manufacturer's recommendations regarding working dilution for the primary antibody. For chromogenic IHC staining of paraffin-embedded tissue sections using R&D Systems antibodies, it is recommended to incubate overnight at 2-8 °C. This incubation regime allows for optimal specific binding of antibodies to tissue targets and reduces non-specific background staining. These variables may need to be optimized for your system.
Note: Appropriate controls are critical for the accurate interpretation of IHC/ICC results. All IHC/ICC experiments should include a negative control using the incubation buffer with no primary antibody to identify non-specific staining of the secondary reagents. Additional controls can be employed to support the specificity of staining generated by the primary antibody. These include absorption controls, isotype matched controls (for monoclonal primary antibodies), and tissue type controls.
- Rinse the sample with wash buffer. Wash 3 times with wash buffer for 5 minutes each, and drain the slides.
- Incubate the sample with 1-3 drops of biotinylated secondary antibodies for 30-60 minutes, adjusting the incubation time depending on the thickness of the section (approximately 30 minutes for 5-10 µm thick sections and 60 minutes for 10-20 µm thick sections).
- Rinse with wash buffer 3 times for 15 minutes each and drain the slides.
- Incubate the sample with 1-3 drops of High Sensitivity Streptavidin-HRP conjugate (HSS-HRP) for 30 minutes. This signal amplification technique is referred to as the labeled streptavidin-biotin (LSAB) method.
Note: High Sensitivity Streptavidin is a chemical analog of Streptavidin that has little net positive charge at neutral or slightly alkaline pH and will interact only with biotin attached to secondary antibodies. HSS-HRP shows little or no non-specific binding to phospholipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrate binding proteins.
- Rinse and wash 3 times in wash buffer for 2 minutes each.
- Calculate the required working volume of DAB/AEC Chromogen Solution given that 100-200 µL is required to cover the entire tissue section on a single slide. Add 1-5 drops of DAB/AEC Chromogen Solution to cover the entire tissue section and incubate for 3-20 minutes. Monitor the intensity of the tissue staining under a light microscope. Colored precipitate will localize to the sites of antigen expression as the chromogenic substrate is converted by HRP enzyme into insoluble end product.
Note: DAB and AEC are hazardous materials. Gloves and safety glasses should be worn and all steps performed inside a fume hood. Please refer to the MSDS for safe deactivation.
Note: If required, DAB Enhancer (Catalog # CTS010) can be used to intensify the DAB Chromogen solution.
- Rinse the sample with wash buffer 3 times for 10 minutes each.
- Rinse in deionized H2O and drain the slides.
- Stained tissue can be mounted either without nuclear counterstaining or counterstained with nuclear counterstain hematoxylin for better visualization of the tissue morphology.
Note: Hematoxylin counterstain can obscure visualization of targets localized in cell nuclei.
- Cover stained tissue with a coverslip of an appropriate size, place slides vertically on filter paper or a towel to drain excess mounting medium, and allow them to dry.
Note: Unlike DAB, AEC is soluble in alcohols and xylene. Tissue sections subjected to an HRP-AEC protocol should be coverslipped using only aqueous mounting media.
- Visualize staining of tissue under a microscope using a bright-field illumination.
Note: Initial IHC/ICC studies often require further optimization and/or additional troubleshooting steps.


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We offer a full load test service out of one hand. We plan, carry out and document the load test. For big projects we offer an on site meeting to clearify all difficulties and approve if all technical requirements are given to perform the load test safe and cost-effective.
Experienced customers can rent our well inspected equipment to perform the load test after a detailed introduction by themself.
For difficult load tests and very heavy loads we always sent one of our twell rained technicians with you to assist and help you with your project.
Our parner PROOFLOAD (Services) B.V. in Oss, NL have a calibrated test bench to calibrate load cells and load pins up to 85t. The test bench itself is certified by NMI (Nederlands Meetinstituut) and Lloyds Register.
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No firm detail on specifications yet, but expect some news closer to the New York Auto Show in March.
Acura, Honda's North American prestige brand (think Nissan – Infiniti and Toyota – Lexus) will launch the all new Acura TSX at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. If you squint slightly while looking at the image, you would be forgiven for thinking the new car was a European spec Honda Accord. It may come as no surprise then to discover that the current 2008 Acura TSX is a rebadged version of the European spec Honda Accord.
The 2008 model is equipped with a 205hp 2.4L i-VTEC inline 4 cylinder engine and either a 5 speed automatic or 6 speed manual gearbox. Acura are coy on specifications of the 2009 TSX at present but promise improvements in performance so expect at least a refresh of the powertrains. The styling is more evolution than revolution as Acura appears to be playing it safe. Safety and technology are also said to be in for enhancement so expect airbags and traction control devices aplenty.


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Everyone knows that there are nice beaches in the South Pacific. But if you go to any Pacific Island only for the sun and sand — you're missing out! There are more cultures in Oceania than types of tropical flower, and each one is unique. One of the best ways to understand Oceanic peoples is to look at language groups: Polynesian, Melanesian, and Micronesian. POLYNESIAN There are over 40 types of Polynesia languages, spoken on over 1000 islands »Read More
Tokelau is not just a small county — it's tiny. It is made up of three small atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo. Altogether, there are just 1,400 people in Tokelau. Though most of them are indigenous Pacific Islanders, they're not all alike. On Atafu, the smallest of the islands, most of the islanders are followers of the Protestant Church. On Nukunonu, the largest of the islands, almost everyone is Catholic. Of course, on Fakaofo, »Read More
Volcanoes: Dramatic, dangerous, beautiful! In August New Zealand's Mount Tongariro erupted for the first time since 1897. For 115 years, it stood tall and beautiful, like any other mountain. Then: BOOM! The mountain had been rumbling for a while, so people were smart enough to stay away. Thankfully, no one was hurt. It makes you respect the power of Mother Nature, doesn't it? Mount Tongariro stands on the North Island of New Zealand, »Read More
Here's something that visitors to the South Pacific always forget: Your seasons are backwards! That's right… yours! Our summer season begins peaks around New Years, and our winter arrives in June. If you live in north of the equator, it's the opposite! Don't make the mistake of thinking it's always sunny in Oceania. Many places get really cold! One of the things that makes the South Pacific such a wonderful place »Read More


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TOKYO, Japan — Yonex Co., Ltd is proud to announce the PRECISION 9.0 electronic stringing machine, launching in May 2020.
Developed, designed, and manufactured in Japan, the PRECISION 9.0 is Yonex's most precise stringing machine to date. The stringing machine combines user-friendly and efficient features to reduce the burden on stringers by adopting new functions and designs that enable more accurate stringing.
Customizable to string badminton, tennis, and soft tennis racquets, this machine was created with stringers in mind. A control panel with angle, brightness, and sound adjustments, along with larger buttons and a USB charging port, combine to create a comfortable stringing environment.
The mounting system has been updated to create a stress-free environment with accelerated stringing speed. The turntable is more compact with an automatic lock and the main posts' height can be electronically adjusted to improve efficiency. Additionally, the clamps have an improved grip and dial to precisely adapt to various types of string.
The Yonex Stringing Team will debut the PRECISION 9.0 at the Australian Open from January 20th.
1. Efficient Mounting System
Turntable Auto-lock
An accurate and quick lock function improves stringing efficiency and speed. The turntable can be locked quickly and precisely at any position.
Customizable Main Post
Easily adjust the height on the main post with one click through the electric elevation system. The height is adjustable up to 30cm.
2. Supports more precise stringing
Clamps that securely hold the string
Lower racquet posts and a compact turntable combine to allow for smoother stringing, while improved gripping on the clamps results in less damage on the strings.
PRECISION 9.0 Scheduled Competitions
BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup, Total BWF Sudirman Cup 2020, Daihatsu Yonex Japan Open 2020
Australian Open, Shanghai Masters, Toray PPO, Rakuten Japan Open


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about Kirk Brown
Kirk joined the firm as a lawyer and member of the Law Society of Ontario after completing his Articles with the firm. During his time at the firm, he has assisted with a wide variety of matters ranging from complex transportation infrastructure projects to handling actions in the Small Claims Court.
Kirk has been involved with a variety of proceedings including those involving contract claims, liens, delay claims and professional negligence. His experience on these files includes conducting legal research, preparing written submissions, negotiating settlement agreements and attending court.
Prior to joining our firm Kirk obtained his J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School. During his final year Kirk worked as a Criminal Law Divisions leader at Community & Legal Aid Services Program. In this capacity Kirk regularly defended his clients in the Ontario Court of Justice on an array of charges including fraud, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement and criminal harassment.
Professional Work
2018 - Present Student-At-Law, Kennaley Construction Law 2017 to 2018 Criminal Law Division Leader, Community & Legal Aid
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2015 to 2016 Caseworker, Community Legal Aid
2016 to 2018 Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Osgoode Hall Law School 2015 to 2016 University of Windsor, Faculty of Law
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Air Systems Job
Date: Oct 16, 2020
Location: Kirkland, WA, US
Company: PACCAR
Kenworth Truck Company
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks.
Requisition Summary
Do you have a passion for vehicle design? Do you want to work on industry-leading products that are setting the bar for fuel economy, low greenhouse gas emissions, and exceptional quality? Join a group of high-performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative products. Kenworth design engineers focus on product development from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor. See your designs making a difference on the open highway!
Kenworth offers unique career advancement opportunities ranging from engineering design, manufacturing operations, product planning, marketing, and many other business functions.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Participate in the design and development of heavy-duty trucks within the Air Systems Engineering group, focusing on improving design and quality of the air actuated components.
- Manage vehicle-related issue resolution projects "cradle-to-grave" in all areas of the truck.
- Complete work related to engineering and corporate goals.
- Work with internal and external organizations on issue identification, root cause analysis, design, validation, product release, and field support.
- Utilize Pro/E to create optimized parts and assembly of complex designs.
- Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates and utilize Six Sigma skills regularly.
Qualifications & Skills
- BSME required; Masters degree in business or engineering and P.E. certificate are preferred
- 2+ years of experience in the specification and design of complex automotive components required; proficient in the use of Pro/E or other similar solid modeling software.
- Past experience working onsite at a PACCAR facility is a plus.
- Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with project management methods and tools
- Candidate should be willing to make use of engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
- Requires independent judgment and effective project management.
- Ability to manage costs, time and resources; strong communication skills for interaction with the manufacturing plants and other divisions.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering


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First Selectman lambasted for failing to follow town bidding procedures
KILLINGWORTH - Selectman Edward Sipples berated fellow Democrat and First Selectman Martin Klein on Monday for purportedly failing to follow bidding regulations.
Sipples' continuing harangue of Klein was prompted by a legal opinion that, in general, concluded that town officials are obliged to follow the dictates of the town charter and town regulations.
But Klein does not do so, charged Sipples and resident Michael Board - who had asked for the legal opinion and has filed a complaint with the state attorney general about the first selectman.
In his own angry retort, Klein said the town charter is "not a suicide pact," insisting as he has in past discussions that officials are allowed flexibility in its application.
"This is the banality of evil," he exclaimed. "You and (Board) are cognitively deficient. You're making a big deal out of nothing."
"This is Killingworth, not 'Kleinville,' " Sipples shouted. "You seem to think you can make up your own rules. There is a procedure to follow. Why don't you just do it?"
Board chimed in, "I've begged you to follow bidding procedures ... You think this is all funny, and it's not funny."
Klein told board, "You're a legend in your own mind. ... Shut up."
Town Attorney Michael Wells pointed out that the town charter directs selectmen to adopt and follow bidding procedures for expenditures in excess of $5,000. Board supplied Wells with copies of bidding regulations adopted by selectmen in 1992, and Wells found those regulations were amended four months later.
Wells said bidding procedures typically are expressed in an ordinance, not a
Because the Killingworth bidding procedures are found only in the regulation record in the minutes of a selectmen's meeting 14 years ago, Wells said, "It is frankly easy to see ... many people were unaware of their existence."
Among those was Selectman Fred Dudek, who maintained a moderate perspective through the evening's arguing.
"I spent eight years on the Board of Finance, and I never knew about (the regulations) ... That's why nobody knew about this thing - it was buried in the minutes."
To Board, he said, "Nobody's done anything with these regulations since 1992. I'm suspicious about how you knew to go there."
While bidding procedures have been utilized by past and present administrations, Sipples and Board have complained about several recent projects in which Klein may have taken a more pragmatic and faster approach, or authorized work on an emergency basis.
Wells said selectmen "should follow these regulations until such time as they are either amended or rescinded." But he also pointed out that neither the charter nor the regulations describe what should happen if procedures are not followed.


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The Digital Paintings in Gucci's New Campaign Belong in a Museum
Just when you thought Gucci reached its artistic zenith, the house produced something so breathtakingly beautiful and out-of-the-box that you're left virtually speechless before your computer screen (aka me right now).
The bold celebrity favorite just released images from their upcoming 2018 ad campaign, and they pretty much belong in a museum. Created to evoke a "Utopian Fantasy," the brand tapped Spanish artist and illustrator Ignasi Monreal to bring a surrealist lilt to the iconic realm of Gucci.
While it's easy to get caught up in the pure aesthetic finesse of the digital paintings, don't overlook the new season's products, artfully enmeshed in each frame.
Scroll down below to see a selection of the "Utopian Fantasy" campaign images, which will be officially released in January 2018.
VIDEO: Gucci Bamboo Commercial Featuring Gal Gadot
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