Feb 20
Michael Haugse, principal at Geneseo High School, has been selected “Principal of the Year” of the Black Hawk Region of Illinois Principals. The area includes schools in Rock Island, Mercer, Henry and Stark counties. Haugse said, “I am very honored to be chosen for his award. I view this as recognition of all the …
Feb 17
In a food preparation time constantly it is necessary to cut, crush something. To do it by means of a blender or a food processor not always conveniently, therefore the majority of mistresses use kitchen cutting boards. Chopping boards from a wood are most habitual. Look narrowly at breed: the above hardness of wood, the …
Feb 13
Navy trimming the ranks Active-duty Navy personnel: Source: Navy budget for fiscal year 2012 About 550 San Diego sailors have a clock ticking on their military careers, as the entire U.S. military stands on the cusp of significant downsizing. The Navy is cutting nearly 3,000 mid-career troops in a first-ever layoff this year, made necessary …
Feb 10
By Mark Kennedy and Jordan Press DAVOS, Switzerland — Addressing the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Stephen Harper signalled his government will bring forward “major transformations” to the country in the coming months — in areas such as the retirement pension system, immigration, science and technology investment and the energy sector — while making a …
Feb 07
Probably the fastest and most straightforward way to test a new circuit design is by using a breadboard with jumper wires. Hobbyists would not need to solder components to test their designs, and designs can be modified quickly at any point. Parts would not be ruined by the constant soldering and de-soldering. Breadboards are ordinarily …
Feb 07
“(The DOE) is saying, ‘we’re going to close you down and, overnight, we’re going to reopen you, which is a little difficult to digest,” said a source at the meeting who requested anonymity. “One thing we tried to stress was that…we have programs other schools don’t have.” Students will automatically be enrolled in the new …
Jan 31
FRYEBURG — A special town meeting at the American Legion Tuesday at 6 p.m. will give voters a chance to make the Fryeburg eligible for a $150,000 federal grant for beautification, but there’s a hitch: To become eligible for the money, the town has to declare part of the downtown a slum. “It’s 12 properties,” …
Jan 30
The Southwestern Central School District may be cutting out their junior varsity soccer program for the upcoming 2012-13 school year while adding advanced classes at the middle school level. During a recent board meeting, the principals from the elementary, middle and high school at Southwestern, as well as the athletic director, were able to present …
Jan 30
Germ studies show that a kitchen cutting board carries up to 200 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. This is because homeowners clean their bathrooms with fervor, while only “rinsing” down parts of their kitchens. In failing to disinfect cutting boards (among other kitchen mainstays), homeowners in Hiawassee and everywhere else leave untouched a …
Jan 24
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Target Corp (TGT.N) will soon have exclusive shops selling everything from candy to clothing as the discount chain tries to stand out among the growing ranks of retailers offering trendy, often low-priced merchandise. Target will also have 25 stores featuring special displays of Apple Inc (AAPL.O) merchandise, a move that had …