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Try to carry a personal supply of hand sanitizer and use it frequently, especially after using shared computers or equipment, before and after eating and trips to the bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after using public transit.
Arrange a pick-up plan with your parents or friends in case you become ill. Brescia will have a number of areas reserved for convalescing but doctors and health officials strongly advise that students who become ill should make plans to return home for rest and caregiving, where possible.
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Influenza vaccination clinics available at the University of Western Ontario:
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Accounting is the primary "language" of business and accountants assist businesses in determining, analyzing and communicating their financial results to interested parties. The Accounting program in the School of Business introduces students to all the functional areas of accounting including financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation and accounting information systems. Students develop an essential competency in each of these areas and complement this knowledge with study in relevant areas of business and economics. The Accounting program also places a particular emphasis on ensuring that graduates have a clear understanding of the ethical values critical to the accounting profession, as well as an awareness of the social obligations that accompany a career in accountancy. Department Website
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Anthropology is the study of humankind, of ancient and modern people and their ways of living. From its first establishment as a professional discipline, anthropology has been defined in terms of its holistic, cross-cultural, and evolutionary approaches. By systematically analyzing differences and similarities among human groups over time and space, anthropologists achieve the fullest possible understanding of human nature, human diversity, and the forces that govern change in cultural and biological characteristics. Department Website
The foundation of the Studio Art major is a core curriculum in drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, and art history; areas of concentration are painting and drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and photography. The faculty are dedicated to creating visual literacy in their students, cultivating students' working comprehension of visual principles, and inspiring and nurturing developing artists. Department Website
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The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) provide the University with the state's largest program in atmospheric science and meteorology. The undergraduate program provides a broad background in three fundamental areas of atmospheric science: synoptic (observations and weather forecasting), dynamic (theory and computer modeling), and physical (lightning, acid rain, cloud physics, atmospheric chemistry). Department Website
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program is designed for students interested in these rapidly developing fields of science. Students with training in these fields can pursue careers as researchers in academic or industrial settings or they can pursue further study in graduate or professional schools.
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The Biology B.S. provides a strong background for further study either in graduate school or medicine and prepare the student for secondary school teaching and a variety of careers in biology at the technical level. Graduates often find technical-level positions with pharmaceutical companies or as research assistants in grant-related positions. Those who go on to graduate or professional school have a wide array of career opportunities in research, health fields, and business.
The Biology B.A. is designed with the aims of the liberal or fine arts students in mind and as such is not intended for the professional biologist or teacher. Department Website
Business Administration students focus their studies in one of the major function areas of business, including information technology, management, marketing, or finance or a combination of two of these areas. Department Website
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Chinese studies includes Mandarin language courses and courses in English on aspects of Chinese civilization, including History, Literature, Religion, Geography, and Political Science.
Communication involves study in each of three particular social contexts: first, communication on an individual level, involving interpersonal or intercultural relations; second, communication at the societal level involving large scale audiences, especially in regard to political action and democratic processes; and third, communication in organizations-whether business, governmental, or grass roots organizations--that affects either the organization's internal processes or external relations.
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East Asian Studies offers courses in the languages and cultures of the three major civilizations of East Asia: China, Japan and Korea. Department Website
Economics studies how consumers, businesses, and government make decisions about the use of scarce resources. The field is analytical rather than descriptive, and it appeals to students who like to think in rigorous and logical ways. It provides a good background for many careers, as well as for graduate study in business, law, and other fields. The B.S. degree is designed for students seeking a more challenging program. Department Website
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The major in Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with broad overview of these three critical fields. Students in the major will develop critical thinking skills and subject area knowledge of public policy, management and risk analysis. The major program provides a solid liberal arts education that emphasizes critical thinking, oral and written communication, creativity and innovation, problem solving skills, cultural literacy, and interpersonal and teamwork skills. In addition, the major will also emphasize leadership, public administration, management, risk analysis, ethics, policy making, planning, strategic communication, and systemic thinking. One of the unique and central elements of this major is the focus on experiential learning. Department Website
The major in English prepares students for any field of work that requires a broad liberal education with special strength in language, critical analysis and research. English graduates find careers in theatre and film, government, counseling, broadcasting, public policy and administration, banking, retailing and manufacturing as well as writing, editing, publishing, teaching, advertising and public relations. The English major is also excellent preparation for advanced study in such professional graduate programs as law, medicine, librarianship, social welfare, theology, and education. Department Website
Environmental and Sustainable Engineering is a discipline that builds on knowledge, discovery, and information from math and basic sciences to solve critical environmental problems at the national and global scales. Basic sciences, such as chemistry, biology, physics, atmospheric science, social science, economics, geography and planning, and political science provide a solid foundation for this multidisciplinary engineering discipline. Standing on this broad foundation, faculty and students in Environmental and Sustainable Engineering are able to tackle traditional environmental problems associated with air pollution and prevention, water and wastewater treatment and reuse, water resource management, soil and groundwater clean-up, and hazardous waste remediation. In addition, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering distinguishes itself from conventional Environmental Engineering by having a serious emphasis, long-term vision, and deep commitment to sustainable engineering. In particular, our department aims to address global environmental issues, provide sustainable designs for natural and engineered environments, and promote sustainability in all areas related to the environment and human health. Department Website
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Environmental Science: The Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Environmental Science. Graduates with this concentration will be well qualified for a broad range of employment within the highly interdisciplinary field of environmental science. The demand for environmental scientists and related specialists is anticipated to remain strong in the foreseeable future (see http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm). Additionally, graduates with this degree are well prepared to consider advanced degrees in the sciences, or other fields such as business administration (M.B.A.) or law (J.D.). Our faculty members are engaged in world-class research focused on a wide variety of aspects within the earth system, including research on planetary, atmospheric, hydrologic, cryospheric and terrestrial processes. Our students study atmospheric, biologic and ecologic aspects of environmental science, with some electing training in computer mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
There are four distinct specializations within this major concentration: Ecosystems, Climate Change, Geography, and Sustainability Science and Policy. Each area represents an emphasis within the overall program that would best match a student's interest and desired career path. For example, those most interested in studying the climate–environment system would opt for Climate Change, while those seeking careers in land use planning and geographic information systems might opt for Geography, and students keen on aspects of biological processes and ecology would select Ecosystems. Department Website
Financial markets are among the most important and dynamic systems in the world. Public and private regulators, financial services firms, law firms, and other organizations all play key roles in operating these systems effectively and ethically.
The University at Albany's Interdisciplinary Major in Financial Market Regulation provides a unique program, leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, preparing students for professional work in the field or further study in graduate and law school. The Interdisciplinary Minor in Financial Market Regulation introduces students to market regulation, complementing majors such as Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy and Management, and Sociology. While the major and minor focus on financial market regulation, they provide knowledge applying to diverse areas in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
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Geography studies the characteristics of space, location and place in the broader context of how people interact with both physical and human environments. Geography can be classified as both a natural science and a social science as it examines people and their environment and serves as a bridge between the physical and cultural worlds.. Geographic information systems (GIS), computer mapping, remote sensing, and related technologies are central to the discipline of geography and are indispensable in many areas of professional planning practice. Department Website
The Globalization Studies Major is designed for students seeking a liberal arts education that focuses on major global issues. Students will gain a systematic awareness of the global forces and processes that shape our lives, and they will study and discuss major global issues and problems.
In order to explore the many ways in which our lives and our future are becoming increasingly interconnected, the major promotes interdisciplinary active learning and introduces innovative forms of teaching, scholarship, and service that focus on transnational links. Concepts of diversity and multiculturalism are examined and applied across the world. Department Website
History provides students with a thorough grounding in the past, seen from both social scientific and humanistic perspectives, and in the nature of history and historical analysis. Concentrations include US, European and World history.
The Human Biology program is an interdepartmental (Anthropology and Biology) combined major/minor designed for students interested in a liberal arts education with particular focus on the human organism. It provides a strong bac
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The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development explores human psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional changes across the lifespan. Human diversity and culture are treated as essential facets of human development, and students will explore issues of equity and social justice as they relate to developmental well-being. Students will learn to critically assess social and cultural frameworks and the ways in which individuals, families, and communities are positioned within them.. Department Website
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The B.S in Informatics is a unique opportunity for students to study the application of technology across disciplines. The degree is a combined major and minor, requiring a total of 54 credits. This includes 33 credits of required core courses that focus on the relationship between technology and society, the use of various technologies across platforms, and programming fundamentals. Emphasis is also placed on providing students with various opportunities to gain real-world experience, which comprises the 9 credits of experiential learning. In addition, students are required to complete 12 credits in a specialization called a concentration. This gives students the opportunity to deepen their experience and knowledge in a particular area of Informatics. The tracks are Interactive User Experience, Cyber-security, Data Analytics, and Information Technology. The Information Technology track is offered on campus or fully online: students should indicate if they want to complete the program fully online so they will get priority placement in online courses that support the program.
The B.S in Informatics prepares students for a wide array of careers. Some potential career options for each concentration are:
Japanese studies includes Japanese language courses and courses in English on aspects of Japanese civilization, including History, Literature, Religion, and Economics.
The Journalism Program's workshops, lecture courses, and internships prepare students to work in a variety of contemporary media. The Program emphasizes nonfiction writing in various forms, media analysis and production, and the historical, ethical, legal, and global contexts of
journalism in the 21st Century. Students choose from four concentrations: STEM (Science, Technology, Environment, Medicine), Public Affairs Journalism, Digital and Visual Media, and General Journalism.
Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies
The Linguistics major is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the nature of human language and the principles and methods of contemporary linguistic theories. The major offers a liberal education that combines the approaches of the humanities, the social sciences and the sciences.
Math provides a broad offering of courses from which each student can make a selection designed to satisfy any of a large variety of objectives. In addition to including the standard courses in pure and applied mathematics, course offerings are unusually strong in statistics and actuarial mathematics.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies gives students a broad, multidisciplinary training in the history and culture of Europe from late antiquity to the early modern period. Both as a major and a minor, the program offers a wide range of courses and a guide for anyone with a special interest in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Music provides students with the fundamental knowledge and technical capabilities necessary for the pursuit of graduate studies or professional activities. Concentrations include Chorale Conducting, Electronic Music and Media, Performance, and Composition.
Philosophy offers a general major that provides students with a background in the history of philosophy (e.g. Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume), as well as in values and logic related courses.
Physics provides students a solid foundation in both classical and modern physics. Students are prepared either to undertake graduate study in physics, to apply physics principles and techniques successfully for advanced work in other disciplines, to enter industry usefully, or to teach in the secondary schools. Along with courses in classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, atomic and nuclear physics, and thermal physics, students learn modern experimental techniques, principles of quantum mechanics, and applications. Elective courses in other sciences and independent study and research with faculty members in the active research fields of the department are encouraged as part of the practical emphasis.
Political science is concerned with the activity and organization of society for the realization of public goals and values. The study of political science is designed to prepare the student for responsible and effective citizenship, political participation, and advanced academic or professional studies. The student of political science may gain an understanding and appreciation of political values, institutions and processes operating in American, foreign, and international systems. Department Website
This suggested sequence of Pre-Health courses will satisfy the admission requirements for most medical/dental/ optometry programs. Completing them by the end of sophomore year is necessary in order to begin graduate work in the fall following graduation.
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Psychology provides
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scientific psychology. The curriculum
emphasizes scientific and statistical
reasoning skills that will help students in a
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of governmental policies and programs. The
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and behavioral sciences. The courses focus on
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society, management of finances in the public
sector, organizational theory and development,
the political and legal environment of
administration, and public policy research and
Professionals with Public Health knowledge are increasingly called upon to address population-based health issues, and the demand for leaders in this field continues to grow.
Religious Studies is the study of the religions of humankind.
Religion, one of the most basic of human
concerns, has occupied a leading place in the
thought and activities of all peoples from the
earliest civilizations (as shown by
archaeology), through early literate
societies, (as seen in their religious texts),
to the present, where religious beliefs and
their consequences continue to shape the daily
Social Welfare MAP students who matriculated Summer 2018 or earlier
Social Welfare MAP students who matriculated Fall 2018 or later
Welfare prepares students for beginning social work, a
career devoted to helping people function
their best at home and in the community,
through direct service or therapy to people,
or by working for change to improve social
Sociology explores and analyzes issues vital to our own lives, our communities, our nation, and the world. We are known for studies of demography, crime and deviance, family and gender, political, economic and historical sociology, cultural sociology, urban sociology, migration, and race and ethnicity. We develop and test theories with a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods. Our scholarship extends beyond the United States to case studies and comparisons with societies throughout the world. The Department looks forward to continuing its rich traditions. A major in Sociology provides a foundation for careers in academia, the professions, government, business, or community agencies. We are also one of the largest undergraduate majors at UAlbany, offering a broad and diverse range of options for students.
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Larry Cassidy
We report with great sadness the death of Larry Cassidy, singer and bassist with cult Factory Records post-punk group Section 25. Larry was found at his home in Blackpool on Saturday 27 February, and though the cause of death has not yet been confirmed there appear to be no suspicious circumstances.
Born in Blackpool in April 1953, Lawrence John Cassidy decided against joining his father's family business (Casdon Toys) and opted instead to study art in London, gaining a first class degree in 1977. Inspired by psychedelia and Krautrock, and by exposure to punk at the Roxy club, Larry decided to form a band back home, recruiting younger brother Vin on drums, and guitarist Paul Wiggin. The name Section 25 referred to a clause in the Mental Health Act allowing for involuntary detention. Thanks to early mentors Joy Division the group joined Factory Records in 1979, recording their first single (Fac 18) with Ian Curtis and Rob Gretton producing.
Their debut album Always Now (1981) was recorded with producer Martin Hannett, and came packaged in a costly and elaborate pochette sleeve designed by Peter Saville. 'I did get a fascinating brief from Larry,' explains Saville of one of his finest works. 'I seem to remember he wanted something quite European, but psychedelic - and with some Oriental influences. After that, I was on my own!'
Saville also designed the cover of From the Hip, their third album from 1984. Co-produced by Bernard Sumner of New Order, From the Hip saw a successful transition from abrasive post-punk to smooth electronics, best heard on the proto-techno club single Looking From a Hilltop. By now Larry's glamorous young wife Jenny had joined the band, Tony Wilson having failed to interest a pre-Smiths Johnny Marr from taking over on guitar following the departure of Wiggin.
Both Wilson and Gretton found Section 25 frustrating at times, not least their lack of orthodox management. Indeed Gretton joked that the band were unmanageable, and that their sole gimmick was that they had no gimmick. A charismatic curmudgeon, and slightly older than most other musicians on the label, Larry sometimes found it hard to balance the aesthetic satisfaction of being a Factory band with the scant financial rewards. 'You have to stand there out in the desert, holding on to your own little truth, waiting for the boat to come in.'
Section 25 effectively split in 1986, Larry afterwards running a light industrial unit, and retraining as a schoolteacher. Plans to reform the group were upset by the tragic loss of Jenny Cassidy to cancer in November 2004, naturally also a devastating personal event for Larry, but three years later Section 25 released a new album, Part-Primitiv, followed by Nature + Degree in 2009. The Guardian also listed From the Hip as one of '1000 albums to hear before you die'. As appreciation of Section 25 and Factory continued to increase, the group again found themselves in demand as a live attraction, visiting Germany, Italy and the United States in 2009, and joined by Larry and Jenny's daughter Beth Cassidy on vocals and keyboards. Larry played what proved to be his last show with Section 25 at the historic Plan K venue in Brussels on 12 December 2009, along with fellow Factory pioneers A Certain Ratio, Biting Tongues, The Names and The Wake. At the time of his death a remix album, Retrofit, was almost complete.
Larry leaves a partner, Lesley, and two children, Nathaniel and Bethany.
Peter Hook, the Joy Division/New Order bassist who joined Section 25 for several shared dates in 2008, said: 'I am so deeply shocked to hear about Larry, and very upset.'
Says Vin Cassidy: 'My brother Larry wasn't always the easiest person to be in a band with, but he was the best.'
John Robb, writer, musician and fellow Blackpool native, writes in his blog: 'Section 25 were leagues ahead of everyone else in Blackpool. They were organized and had invented their own sound – a deceptively doomy, powerful, stripped-down, bass driven, dissonant, postpunk that combined the nihilism of the times with Larry's art school cool. Another great lost genius. Maybe Larry's death will wake everyone up to how great his band was.'


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Nagarkot Dhulikhel tour
Kathmandu Nagarkot Dhulikhel tour is popular tour package in Nepal. Nagarkot Dhulikhel tour offer superb Himalayan views including the top of the world ( Mount Everest 8848m), Langtang, Gaurishanker Himalayan range, beautiful landscape, mixed culture and nice terrace fields. Dhulikhel Nagarkot tour fit for all age group travelers who has less then one week holidays in Nepal. Nagarkot Dhulikhel package tour include sunrise and sunset tour in Nagarkot & Dhulikhel. Nagarkot Dhulikhel package trip is only one tour in Nepal with in short period view of Mt. Everest and other two different Himalayan range.
Nagarkot Dhulikhel tour package begins from Kathmandu. Himalaya Journey tour guide take to you Kathmandu valley tour first two days then drive to Nagarkot for sunrise and sunset Himalayan views. After breathtaking Himalayan views from Nagarkot, our guide take to you Dhulikhel for superb Himalayan views of Rolwaling and Gaurishanker Himalayan range. Dhulkhel is famous for Local Newar culture and Hindu goddess temple. After sunrise views at Dhulikhel, drive back to Kathmandu. Travelers may extend their journeys after complete Dhulikhel Nagarkot package trip for Mt. Everest mountain flight tour / Nepal mountain flight tour. we Himalaya Journey trekking arrange personalized tour service in Nepal with amazing life time experience !
Nagarkot Dhulikhel package tour itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Katmandu, transfer to hotel, Nagarkot Dhulikhel tour briefing with officially arrangements. overnight in Kathmandu
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath: visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of Kathmandu valley. overnight at kathmandu in Hotel
Day 03: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you sightseeing such as Monkey temple (swyambhunath): you will enjoy with Budhhist stupa from where you will see whole kathmandu valley view including the Himalayan view. Patan Dubare square: Patan city is the temple city of Nepal where you will see the many temple, Mahabudhha , Golden temple etc , Khokana for old Newari culture and Daksinkali hindu goddess temple,Bhaktapur Durbar Square: you will enjoy with different spectacular Himalayan scenery , old architecture, 55 windows, Pottry farm, king curd and old style primitive houses. etc , and drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel, Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 04: Early in the morning drive to Nagarkot for sunrise Himalayan views. Nagarkot is one of the best view point center which is just 30 kilometer from kathmandu. You will see panoramic Himalayan views of the Mt. Everest 8848m, Gaurishankar 7145m, Dorje Lakpa 6988m, Langtang Lirung 7246m, Ganesh Himal 7604m, Rolwaling Himalayan range and Lunch at Nagarkot and drive Dhulikhel . Dhulikhel is 2nd best view center near by kathmandu also 30 kilo meters far from kathmandu where you will enjoy with different Hindu temple and pure local Newari culture + beautiful Himalayan scenery of Gaurishankar 7145m, Dorje Lakpa 6988m, Langtang Lirung 7246m, Ganesh Himal 7604m, Rolwaling Himalayan region. overnight at Nagarkot
Day 05: After sunrise views in Nagarkot, Nagarkot drive to Dhulikhel. Dhulikhel is 2nd best view center near by kathmandu also 30 kilo meters far from kathmandu where you will enjoy with different Hindu temple and pure local Newari culture + beautiful Himalayan scenery of Gaurishankar 7145m, Dorje Lakpa 6988m, Langtang Lirung 7246m, Ganesh Himal 7604m, Rolwaling Himalayan region. Overnight at Dhulikhel .
Day 06: After sunrise views at Dhulikhel, drive back to Kathmandu. Relaxing / shopping or excursion with your own activities and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese restaurant.overnight at Kathmandu
Day 07: After breakfast, shopping or relaxing with own activities then three hours before your international flight , Himalaya Journey Trekking airport representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time will arrange any package trip on your request.
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- Kathmandu Nagarkot overland transportation by private vhicle as mendtioned in itineray
- Nagarkot Dhulikhel overland transportation by private vehilce as mentinoed in itinerary
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COSTA MESA -- The bats came alive and pitchers held their ground ... a perfect recipe for success for the Orange Coast College baseball team in Thursday's 8-2 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Saddleback, played at Wendell Pickens Field.
Josh Berman went 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, while Murphy Stehly added two hits, a run and two RBI for the Pirates (19-11, 7-4 in the OEC). Skylor Limonchi and Coby Kauhaahaa each added two hits and each scored a run for Coast. With the win, OCC pulled back into a three-way tie for first place in the OEC with the Gauchos (22-8, 7-4) and Fullerton College (15-14, 7-4).
While the offense did their job, the OCC pitching tandem of Michael Giacone (3-2) and Doug Magee (three saves) did theirs, holding the Gauchos to just six hits and two runs with nine combined strikeouts. Giacone tossed the first six innings and allowed one run on three hits with three walks and eight strikeouts, while Magee matched his teammate with one run allowed on three hits over the final three innings.
Coast jumped out to a 3-0 lead after three innings, highlighted by an RBI-double by Kauhaahaa and an infield RBI-single off the bat of Josh Berman.
Saddleback used an RBI-double by Willie Lajoie to make it 3-1 in the top of the fourth and it stayed that way until the sixth, when OCC pulled away from the Gauchos.
With runners on first and second, a third strike was kicked around by Saddleback catcher Brett Auerbach, allowing Domenic Donato to come around all the way from second base to score, putting OCC up, 4-1.
Jacob Doty followed with a sacrifice fly to put the Pirates up, 5-1. In the eighth, Stehly came through with the big hit, driving in two with a triple into the right-center gap. Landon Silver brought in Stehly with a sacrifice fly to put OCC up, 8-1.
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In 2014 Kent County Council decided that an 11 plus based on Reasoning skills was too prone to tutoring. The council decided to change the test to make it more relevant to the year 5 curriculum, and they added a test for English. Roger Gough said this of the change, 'We are sharpening the focus on the school curriculum by introducing an English paper alongside the maths and reasoning tests, so assessing each child's ability in the context of what they will be learning at school, as well as their thinking skills.'
Interestingly in June of that year Altrincham Grammar School for Boys was forced to remove an English paper from its 11 plus test. An objection was made that, 'Changing the entrance examination may disadvantage unfairly children where English is not their first language, and able children with special educational needs.' The admissions code is very clear that admission's authorities, "Must ensure that their arrangements will not disadvantage unfairly, either directly or indirectly, a child from a particular social or racial group, or a child with a disability or special educational needs…" Kent County Council do not link their 11 plus data to details from the pupil database so they do not check how specific children such as those with English as an Additional Language perform in the test.
The School Admissions Code states, 'Tests for all forms of selection must be clear, objective, and give an accurate reflection of the child's ability or aptitude, irrespective of sex, race, or disability. It is for the admission authority to decide the content of the test, providing that the test is a true test of aptitude or ability.' Although the Reasoning papers may have been prone to coaching, isn't judging a child on what they have learned at school not a 'true test of ability' because it is influenced by the teaching a child has received? A child who is highly able may have poor quality teaching and not make good progress in English and Maths due to attending a troubled primary school. A test of taught subjects will always be biased towards those who have extra lessons or high quality teaching. Clearly after-school maths and english lessons will benefit any child, because education works! Children with tutors have this advantage, while children in a school rated 'Inadequate' will perform less well than if they were given teaching that helped them achieve their potential.
We would suggest that the quality of a child's teaching at school, and the amount of additional maths and english tuition they have received, will have an impact on test pass rates. Indeed when we look at 11 plus pass rates by the quality of school it is clear that a child attending a troubled primary school is less likely to pass the test than a child attending a high quality school. Is this because in an Outstanding school they receive better teaching and excel in the English and Maths papers?
Clearly 'Outstanding' schools give pupils twice as much chance of passing the 11 plus as 'Inadequate' rated schools. There could be many reasons for this, but we do worry that basing an 11 plus on curriculum learning doesn't make it tutor-proof at all.


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Fred the New Orleans Drummer Boy Book
Fred wrote a children's book! Illustrated by Marita Gentry. In this book Fred infuses a bit of himself and his bandmates into the characters of Fred and his friends in his debut children's book. He shares with his readers the power of friendship, the benefits of positivity, and a joyous love of music. Explore the City of New Orleans and its music with young Fred and his friends. Then go behind the scenes as Fred LeBlanc shares the personal story of how music has inspired and shaped this real-life New Orleans drummer boy.


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John Kasich calls out Donald Trump's '$1.8 billion worth of free media'
Part of the reason billionaire Donald Trump is enjoying such a lead in the GOP presidential primary is because he hasn't had to pay much to get his message on the airwaves, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said.
Kasich told Chuck Todd on NBC's Meet the Press that with a less-crowded field, voters are starting to hear his message and platform. But he said Trump had the market cornered on media coverage without spending a dime.
"Guess what? In the grassroots, people are getting it," Kasich said in a pre-taped interview for the March 20, 2016, show. "Now, they didn't get it because, frankly you put me on the tube a lot, but Trump got, you know, $1.8 billion worth of free media. I got, like, none. Okay?"
We know it feels like it's all Trump, all the time on TV (and in print and on the radio and the Internet) these days. But could it possibly be that Trump has gotten billions in equivalent media coverage and Kasich has gotten almost none? Let's go to the tape!
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Kasich's campaign confirmed to PolitiFact that he was referring to analysis by mediaQuant, a Portland, Ore.,- based media firm that in part tracks political coverage. The metrics were highlighted in a March 15 story by the New York Times that pointed out mediaQuant said Trump topped all presidential candidates with $1.898 billion worth of "earned media" coverage over the last 12 months.
Earned media is coverage that candidates don't have to pay for, such as newspaper and magazine stories, social media posts, and TV broadcasts. That's different than paid media, which are mostly those campaign ads that blanket markets in an attempt to sway voters, and cost campaigns or super PACS or special interest groups.
MediaQuant tracks these mentions and then assigns a dollar value to them depending on the outlet and the quality of the coverage. That includes weighing whether coverage was positive, negative or neutral. Trump scored about 79 percent positive coverage, which is a big difference than, say, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's 40 percent positive coverage.
When it comes to Trump, even bad press seems to be good press.
"Negative coverage can keep a candidate from expanding his or her coalition, but it rarely affects the core backers -- especially when the support is intense, as it is for Trump," said Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics.
The company didn't respond to PolitiFact by our deadline, but mediaQuant chief analytics officer Paul Senatori told the New York Times that Trump "has no weakness in any of the media segments." We checked mediaQuant's figures for ourselves and found the billionaire does lead other candidates on every measured type of coverage, including more than $436 million worth of coverage in February alone.
Kasich has not suffered from literally no coverage, but it's close to nothing by comparison. In the same measurements, mediaQuant said Kasich has received about $37.7 million in coverage over the last year. As the GOP field has winnowed, he's moved up from 14th on mediaQuant's coverage rankings in January to eighth in February. (On the Democratic side, mediaQuant said Hillary Clinton has gotten $746 million in earned media, while challenger Bernie Sanders got $321 million.)
These figures contrast heavily to the paid coverage both Trump and Kasich have bought. The two candidates have spent $10 million and $14 million, respectively, over roughly the same time frame, the Times noted.
We will point out that there doesn't seem to be any other group that breaks down media coverage in the way mediaQuant does. George Washington University senior fellow Kalev Leetaru follows TV mentions on his 2016 Campaign Television Tracker, but doesn't measure other media or assign a dollar value. (Leetaru also follows online mentions in a separate 2016 Online News Candidate Tracker, but we'll focus on the TV component.)
The Campaign Television Tracker showed Trump received 46.6 percent of all TV mentions of Republican candidates in 2015-16. That far outpaced Kasich, who garnered 3.9 percent.
The discrepancy between coverage of Trump and his rivals is out of the ordinary, experts in political campaigns and advertisements told us. While Trump first garnered attention because he was a novelty, like Ross Perot in his 1992 independent run, media outlets continued to cover Trump as his campaign gained traction. That has allowed him to self-promote and share his own message in ways normally reserved for campaign ads, they said.
"I have never seen a candidate get as much earned media/free media as Trump. It isn't even close," political analyst Stuart Rothenberg said in an email. "I have been stunned at the amount of time Trump receives. They do telephone interviews. They cover entire speeches. He seems to be everywhere. It is very unusual."
Our ruling
Kasich said, "Trump got, you know, $1.8 billion worth of free media. I got, like, none."
The Ohio governor was referring to an analysis by mediaQuant, which measured so-called earned media coverage of presidential candidates and assigned a dollar value to them. Trump has gotten almost $1.9 billion in the past 12 months, while Kasich has only $37.7 million, according to mediaQuant.
That's a ratio of 50 to 1.
No other media firms seem to perform this analytical function, but experts told us it does look like Trump is far and away getting more coverage than his GOP rivals.
Kasich is exaggerating that he doesn't get any coverage, but his approximation stands, especially when compared with Trump.
We rate this statement Mostly True.
Editor's Note, March 22, 2016: We updated this item to reflect Dr. Leetaru also has a tracker for online news separate from television.


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Main Source was an innovative, acclaimed Toronto and New York-based hip hop group comprising Toronto natives Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and Queens native Large Professor. Later, Mikey D (also a Queens native) replaced Large Professor.
Their first album, Breaking Atoms, featured conscious MC tracks such as "Looking at the Front Door" and "A Friendly Game of Baseball" and "Watch Roger Do His Thing" as well as the first on-record appearance of Nas on "Live at the Barbeque", which also featured Joe Fatal and Akinyele. Because of business differences, the group broke up before their second album, tentatively entitled The Science could be released. However, Sir Scratch and K-Cut released a second album under the Main Source name, entitled Fuck What You Think, with new recruit Mikey D on vocals; however, the album was shelved due to inner conflicts between the record label and group management. Singer Madonna sampled the bassline from "What You Need", on Fuck What You Think, in the song "Human Nature" for her 1994 album, Bedtime Stories.
Large Professor has gone on to be an instrumental producer for hip hop stars such as Eric B. & Rakim, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Nas, and Diamond D. He has released a Solo LP entitled First Class, and his shelved The LP has been widely bootlegged.
K-Cut also produced for a wide range of hip hop artists including Big Pun, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Fu-Schnickens, Queen Latifah and even NBA star Shaquille O'Neal. He also mentored another Toronto-based producer named Watts.
Large Professor makes a reference to his falling out with Sir Scratch and K-Cut on A Tribe Called Quest's third album Midnight Marauders. On the track "Keep It Rollin'" he says, "I'm Uptown chillin, takin in this grand master Vic blend from the projects, the PJ's, fuck them two DJ's".
Mikey D currently works with Hush Hip Hop Tours as a celebrity tour guide for its Queens tour.


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Sage Island Presents the 2014 SIA SnowShow Website
Our team recently launched the 2014 SIA SnowShow website, and we're excited to show it off! Recycling pieces of last year's modern 'photo grid' design and merging with the 2014 Campaign Concept, our 2014 interface brings forth important elements such as show dates, social media focus and registration. Similar to previous years, the site features an event countdown clock, embedded show video, dynamic Facebook Feed and much more.
The site colors and gradient were inspired by action sports industry color trends. The yellow offers a nice pop for important site elements like the social media and interactive floor plan callouts, and the key call to action– the "Register Now" link. The snow industry is bright and colorful on its own, so the images really are what tell the story of the SIA Snow Show. Take a look!


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Celebrating Creation's Glory – 5-7 July 2013
Celebrating Creation's Glory will be a Working Retreat in the organic garden at The Well, Willen.
Work with gardener Kevin Stephenson to explore the meditative nature of physical activity, interspersed with sessions of meditation led by Anthony Purvis.
The retreat is for the physically active as it will involve practical work in the garden, such as weeding, planting and harvesting, (weather and seasons permitting).
Cost £100 inclusive of meals and materials
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Public Adjusters for Collapse Damage
Coverage for collapse damage can be denied by your insurance company if you do not document and prove your loss properly.
If your organization or community's infrastructure is interrupted by a collapse, you will not only face the challenges of securing everyone's safety and protecting the rest of your property. You will now also have to secure the necessary funding for your recovery. Will it come from your insurance policy? If so, will it be enough to fully recover? The effect of any unrecoverable monies can be an immobilizing blow to your organization or community.
Our public adjusters have expertly managed claims for every type of disaster at the regional, state, and national levels. We are called upon by communities, non-profits, and government organizations for our unique ability to mobilize a top team of professionals who have the unmatched experience and comprehensive understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies involving disaster recovery. This enables us to consistently coordinate and obtain the maximum reimbursement for our clients, so that they may recover.
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Why should the county, city, town, or district optimize its claim?
Do we have a commitment to taxpayers to recover the most possible?
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Is your claim a result of an event that may be funded by FEMA? If so, it is your obligation to first maximize your insurance settlement to satisfy FEMA's eligibility requirements.
Why can't we do it ourselves?
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Months after the storm passed, the County was still faced with tremendous burdens related to the insurance coverage issues and FEMA and MEMA eligibility issues. Jackson County hired Adjusters International to provide professional services for disaster assistance, remediation, restoration and recovery efforts. ...Their expertise with governmental regulations, the complex FEMA process and insurance adjustments resulted in our successful claim for over $2 million in additional FEMA Public Assistance funding specifically; in our successful negotiations with our insurance carrier; and in numerous other increases in the values FEMA and MEMA initially designated for County projects. Jackson County will always be mindful of the help we received from Adjusters International when we needed it most.Alan K. SudduthCounty Administrator - Board of Supervisors, Jackson County, Mississippi
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PublicationIssue # 3039
Insurance Coverage For CollapseWebster's lead definition of "collapse" seems so clear and straightforward as to preclude the possibility of such an event being debatable. Yet in the field of property insurance, few concepts have been as open to interpretation...
Insurance Coverage for Collapse: How Has It Changed and Why?Throughout the years, insurance companies have updated the policy language as to what constitutes a collapse loss and continue to do so today. How can you be sure you are covered? ...
Challenges of Collapse ClaimsBill Rake, Principal at The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International, discusses the challenges of collapse claims for home and business owners
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Buildings and EquipmentOur 15th edition focuses on a topic often-requested by our readers: Category E Projects – Buildings and Equipment. Author Judy Wolf takes an in-depth look at this subject and aptly reminds readers that "Understanding all the elements and policy considerations that go into developing and implementing all Category E projects...


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Citrix XenApp delivers Windows software applicatoins as secure services based upon Citrix FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA). XenApp delivers high-performance apps to any PC, Mac, laptop, tablet or smartphone that enable the delivery of a native experience that is optimized for the type of device, as well as the network. The XenApp FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA) platform is the only hybrid cloud-ready platform that separates the management plane from the workload to enable IT to securely deliver published apps on-premises, and manage workers and mobile workspaces either on-premises or in the cloud.
Your business users have varying performance, personalization and mobility requirements based upon their job assignments and responsibilities. Some require standard access to Windows apps like QuickBooks (Pro/Premier/Enterprise) products from their desktops and laptops, while other users need access to their Windows apps from their smartphones or tablets. XenApp enables virtual delivery of Windows apps which are optimized for the type of device, as well as the network.
Citrix XenApp leverages Citrix Receiver™, a universal client built for virtually any device including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and Blackberry. If your business is needing a zero-install option, Citrix offers a clientless HTML5 web Receiver. Citrix Receiver is simple to install and use on essentially any BYOD (bring your own device) or corporate devices, and is designed to leverage the features of the native device and all of its components/connections.
This type of application virtualization means that applications, like QuickBooks, which are installed on the Citrix Server appear resident in the Citrix Receiver on your workstation, laptop, tablet or even your smartphone. Like terminal server, when you click on the application it is actually running on the server, but it is resident in its own seamless window on your desktop making appear identical to the windows experience you have when QuickBooks is running locally on your computer.
There are a variety of advantages of using Citrix for hosting remote access to QuickBooks. IT Personnel and an Organization's Management should not overlook the dramatic improvements to infrastructure and security that's possible with Citrix technology. Citrix XenApp offers the latest in secure technology with user authentication, single sign on, and SSL session encryption.
Citrix also enables users to take advantage of a universal print driver which will pick up on various available printers, whereas many other remote access solutions have serious printing limitations. Citrix makes it easy to integrate seamlessly with the equipment you already have at your office because this universal driver is included with Citrix XenApp and is not some additional software (for an extra price).
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Configuring Citrix for QuickBooks
This is an introductory overview of the steps needed to configure QuickBooks to run within a Citrix XenApp environment; it is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the installation and configuration of Citrix. For additional details consult Citrix documentation, or a Citrix professional.
In order to make QuickBooks available on a remote Citrix Receiver you must first "publish" QuickBooks on your Citrix console by selecting the Publish Application option from the Citrix Management Console.
Within the Public Application dialog, select Application and then choose the Application type: Accessed from a server. Select Installed application from the Server application type drop-down.
Citrix will display the Application Location Dialog box which allows you to select and configure the application being published. You need to specify the location where the specific QuickBooks executable is located in order to allow Citrix to run the program. Look for the QBW32.exe application within the default directory for QuickBooks based upon the year/version of QuickBooks you wish to publish.
You must also specify the working directory for your QuickBooks Company file.
If you are interested in running QuickBooks under a Citrix environment, contact your local Citrix Technology Professional.


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I love articles with these types of titles. They are the main attractions among my RSS feeds and I frequently check them to see whether anyone has written a new article like that.
Take for example: 10 things you can do to NOT be a Terrorist and Top 10 Terrible Khuthbahs (and what I learned from them) both by Dr. O on MuslimMedicine; Ten Things You Didn't Know About The Kaaba and 9 Things You Didn't Know About The Prophet's Mosque both by Muhammad Wajid Akhter on MuslimMatters. All these are very interesting reads, especially the Dr. O ones—that guy is hilarious.
Anyway, about these rulings—I have managed to compile about 6 of these rulings. Yeah, yeah, some of them you already know, but hey, who knew that! Maybe I will write an article on what I didn't know that you already know.
Here they are:
1. It is okay to cross in front of someone praying behind an Imaam.
Yeah, pretty much. The Sutrah—I hope you know what that is—of those who are praying behind the Imaam is the Sutrah of the Imaam (i.e. the Sutrah of the Imaam acts as the Sutrah of those praying behind him). Imam al-Bukhari named a chapter in his Saheeh: The Sutrah of the imam is the Sutrah of those who are behind him).
In other words, the rulings narrated regarding the one who crosses in front of the one praying has to do with one who is praying alone or is leading others in prayer.
Abdullah bin 'Abbaas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Once I came riding a female donkey and had (just) attained the age of puberty. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) praying at Mina, and there was no wall in front of him. I passed in front of part of the row while they were praying. Then I let the donkey loose to graze and joined the row, and nobody objected to it. (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 76; Muslim, 504)
2. It is permissible to greet (i.e. say Assalaam Alaikum to) someone who is praying.
This is based on the majority view, which also stipulates that it should not lead to spoiling of the prayer of the one who is ignorant (i.e. who doesn't know what invalidates the prayer and what doesn't). Simply put, if you think somebody might get confused, you should not greet him when he is praying. He might reply to you by saying Wa alaikum-us-Salaam and consequently invalidate his prayer. Sheikh 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) also favored this view.
However, the Hanafis regard it as makrooh and hold the view that returning the greeting in that case is not obligatory (see Tabyeen al-Haqaa'iq).
Well, what about returning the greeting? Like I implied before, not by saying Wa alaikum-us-Salaam, but by means of a gesture of the hand—by raising the hand so that the one who greeted him will know that he has returned the greeting.
Ibn 'Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:
"I asked Bilaal, How did the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) return their salaam when they greeted him whilst he was praying? He said: With a gesture of his hand."
(Narrated by Ahmad, 6/12; Abu Dawood, 1/569, no. 927; al-Tirmidhi, 2/204, no. 368; al-Bayhaqi, 2/262.)
Bottom line, there is nothing wrong with greeting the one who is praying, but if it is going to disturb the worshippers, such as greeting when the imam is reciting, then one should not greet them.
3. You can move to the next row if there is a vacant space during prayer.
This is mustahabb (recommended). Same is when there is a vacant space in your row and you move to fill that space. This is recommended because it allows one to do a recommended movement during the prayer. This makes the prayer more perfect and complete.
4. You will be executed if you impugn the Prophet (peace be upon him) even if you repent.
The scholars of this Ummah are unanimously agreed that the one who impugns the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) is a kaafir and apostate who has gone beyond the pale of Islam.
Allah says in the Qur'aan:
"If you ask them (about this), they declare: We were only talking idly and joking. Say: Was it at Allah and His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and His Messenger (SAW) that you were mocking?
Make no excuse; you have disbelieved after you had believed. If We pardon some of you, We will punish others amongst you because they were Mujrimoon (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, criminals, etc.)"
[at-Tawbah 9:65-66].
If he is an apostate, then the punishment prescribed for him in sharee'ah is execution.
The scholars differed whether the repentance of the one impugns the Prophet (peace be upon him) is accepted. Sheikh 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) favored the view that his repentance will be accepted. The Sheikh adds, however, that he must (still) be executed (see Majmoo' Fataawa ash-Shaykh al-'Uthaymeen, 2/150-152).
The reason behind that is that the person has transgressed against the rights of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and after his death, no one has the right to waive his rights. So he will be executed even if he repents, but he will be regarded as a Muslim, washed, shrouded, funeral prayer prayed upon and buried in a Muslim graveyard.
This is unlike the one who impugns Allah, may He be exalted. As for the one who impugns Allah, if he repents, he cannot be executed. That is because Allah has told us that He forgives transgressions against His rights if the person repents, and that He forgives all sins.
5. The only parts of Ka'bah which you should come in contact with are the Black Stone, the ar-Rukn-ul-Yamaanee and the Multazam.
The part about Black Stone and ar-Rukn-ul-Yamaanee is widely known, so I will leave that off for now.
As for the Multazam, the ahaadeeth narrated about the Prophet (peace be upon him) touching the Multazam are weak. However, there are saheeh reports narrated from the Sahaabah that they used to do that. The one who does that places their chest, face, forearms and hands against it and makes du'aa' and ask Allah for what he needs.
When and if you do that, make sure you refrain from annoying others. The area is pretty crowded around there most of the time.
Oh, yeah—the Multazam is the part of the Ka'bah between the Black Stone and the door.
6. You need wash the hands (again) while you wash your arms when you perform ablution.
We all know how to perform ablution.
Do we? Let's see.
First comes the intention, then you wash your hands, then you rinse your nose and mouth, then you wash your face, then you wash your arms…hold on. Do you wash your hands again?
You actually have to.
The first time you washed your hands at the beginning was Sunnah (recommended). Despite the fact that you washed your hands at the beginning, you have to wash it again when you wash your arms because that is Fard (obligatory). Whoever only washes the arms between the wrists and elbows has not completed the obligatory action that is required of him (see Al-Lu'lu' al-Makeen min Fataawaa al-Shaykh Ibn Jibreen, page 77).
This is because the one who is performing ablution has to follow a certain order of washing his organs, which are stated in the following verse:
"O you who believe! When you intend to offer As-Salat (the prayer), wash your faces and your hands (forearms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles" [al-Maa'idah 5:6].
The arms come after (washing) the face and washing the arms cannot be done except by washing the hands too.
This is the view of the majority of the scholars, but the Hanafis differed. And as for the issues concerning which the scholars differed, there are some guidelines on what do in such a situation. Maybe I will right about that one day—in sha Allah. For now, follow the majority and be on the safe side.
And my Lord knows best.