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2005 Stats
|Straight up
|23-10 overall, 14-4 conference, 2nd MAC East
|Against the spread
|20-10-2 (10-1-1 home, 6-8-1 away)
|18-12-2 (7-5 home, 8-5-2 away)
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|Defensive Rank
2005 Season Summary
The Akron Zips finished the 2004-05 season with a record of 19-10 straight up, which included a Mid-American Conference record of 11-7, which was good for a four way tie for second place in the MAC East Division.
The Zips finished 14-12 against the spread as they faded badly down the stretch with just three payoffs in their final ten games, after starting out 11-5 against the board to begin the season as their pointspread value depleted as their popularity with the college basketball gambling public increased with that solid start.
A lot of parity
The MAC was a league with a considerable amount of competitive balance and parity, which made handicapping the league a tremendous challenge for anyone that bet college basketball. Because there was a lot of parity in the league, nearly anything from a worst to first place finish was possible for most of the teams.
Stumbled out of the gate
Akron began the season with a 67-62 home win over Youngstown State as 20.5-point overlays. That was followed by a 79-61 home win over Duquesne as 17-point chalks for a break even start.
But then the Zips lost at California 75-89 as 7.5-point dogs. That was followed by an unlined 123-52 home win over Denison and then an 85-111 blowout loss at Louisville as 13-point dogs as the Zips stumbled out of the gate against the books for a 1-3 start.
Cash cows
Akron's slow start, coupled with their mid-major status and rather anonymous existence would prove to serve as a value enhancement beginning with a 74-61 neutral court win over Mount St. Mary's as 12-point chalks. That was followed by an 83-72 neutral court win over Mississippi State as 1-point chalks.
Akron was emerging as virtual cash cows as they next got a loss/cover against Clemson, 59-66 as 8.5-point dogs. That was followed by a 72-44 home win over Wright State as 9-point chalks.
As MAC play began, the payoffs continued starting with a 66-62 win at Ball State as the Zips were favored by 1.5-points. That was followed by a 75-58 home win over Toledo as 6.5-point chalks. Next was a 69-55 win at Western Michigan as 2.5-point chalks and then an 86-73 home win over Northern Illinois as 8-point favorites. The ninth and final consecutive payoff was a 62-50 win at Cleveland State as 8.5-point chalks.
Cranking more cash
After the payoff streak ended with a 76-69 overtime win at Central Michigan as 12.5-point favorites, the Zips went right back to cranking more cash with a 79-61 home win over Eastern Michigan as 17-point chalks. That was followed by a 63-66 win at Ohio as 4.5-point dogs.
After a 52-45 home win/push over Miami-Ohio as 7-point chalks, the Zips scored a 77-72 overtime win at Bowling Green as 4.5-point chalks. That was followed by a 75-61 home win over Buffalo as 8.5-point chalks.
Things finally began to slow down
Akron had just completed a phenomenal run of 13-1-1 against the college basketball betting boards, a pace that simply couldn't be sustained much longer. And starting with a 57-63 loss at Kent State as 4-point dogs, things did finally began to slow down.
The Zips went on to win three consecutive games straight up over Western Michigan, at Eastern Michigan, and over Bowling Green while failing to cover only against Eastern. They then lost SU&ATS at Nevada and got a loss/push at Miami-Ohio. They then beat Ohio SU&ATS at home, lost SU&ATS at Buffalo and finished the regular season with a SU&ATS win over Kent State.
In post season Akron went 2-2 both SU&ATS in the MAC and NIT tournaments, as they were eliminated in the 2nd round of the NIT.


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Don't Get Caught in the Storm
Preparing Your Business for Extreme Weather and Climate Change
By Susan Labandibar, Tech Networks of Boston
Last winter, my colleagues and I came into the office after a long weekend to find crumbling ceilings and flooded rooms. On the third floor of our building, above our offices, pipes in an illegal shower froze and cracked in the sustained cold. When the heat came on Monday morning, water poured into our offices below and no one was there because we had the day off.
My business, Tech Networks of Boston, is a public benefit corporation that provides information technology services to nonprofit organizations, and a career pathway to disadvantaged youth. For over 21 years we've been located in Andrew Square, South Boston, but we spent most of 2016 cramped in temporary office space because of a burst pipe.
Tech Networks prides ourselves on our record for environmental sustainability. Yet we were unprepared for the record low temperatures that hit South Boston on this February weekend. On Saturday the temperature fell to -4 and on Sunday even lower still, to -9 degrees. This was an all time record low in Boston.
Lasting damage
This is a small part of the damage that ensued. Eight months later we were still not back in our offices. A hidden subfloor lurking under the visible floor was the perfect breeding ground for mold, which spread all over the office. Ultimately, our landlord was forced to tear out parts of the floor and the walls, leading to a lengthy rebuild process.
Tech Networks is the proud recipient of two Green Business awards from the City of Boston. But environmental certifications don't necessarily protect businesses from hazards associated with extreme weather events.
In 2015, another Boston Green Business award recipient suffered a massive blow to business operations when the roof of their building collapsed under the weight of abnormally heavy spring snows. This minority and woman-owned toner cartridge recycling business was not able to recover, just like so many other small businesses after a major disaster.
I recently interviewed several other business owners who have won green awards and certifications for their sustainability practices.
When I spoke to them, they were not in the mood to take credit for their accomplishments. Instead, they questioned whether they were doing enough, especially when it came to protecting their businesses from the effects of climate change.
And they are right to be worried. FEMA estimates that a stunning 40 percent of small businesses never reopen after a major disaster. Reports have found that U.S. small businesses are particularly at risk from extreme weather and climate change and must take steps to adapt.
Making your business more resilient with Climate Action Business Association
Taking steps to prepare your business for extreme weather can seem overwhelming, but Climate Action Business Association can help you through it. As a CABA member business, I have found their Small Business Resilience Guide to be particularly useful. The guide includes 8 steps you can take right now to make your business more resilient, and is a part of their Businesses Acting on Rising Seas initiative.
You may also consider becoming a CABA member business to gain access to their resources, guidance, and opportunities to take action. Membership is free, and you can sign up here.
The business owners I have interviewed see themselves as leaders in our community. Prepare your business for climate change so that you can continue to lead.

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Starting Over At Sea-Tac
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All week, we are exploring the lives of refugees in Puget Sound and the challenges that they face as they settle in to their new communities.
When new refugees arrive, they have a lot to juggle. There's finding housing, getting kids enrolled in school; often there's learning English. Then, there's finding a job.
Many refugees look to one of the state's largest employers, the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. In the second part of our series "Refugees in Puget Sound," reporter Jessica Partnow has this story about what it's like for new refugees trying to start over at Sea–Tac.
The Pokhrel family lives in a cozy apartment in the city of SeaTac. On a Saturday morning, mom, grandma and niece are all crowded into the tiny kitchen, grinding spices and producing delicious curry smells.
The father's name is Nandu. A dab of orange on his forehead shows he's said his prayers at the Hindu shrine in the corner of the living room. He's wearing a blinding–white shirt and creased black pants.
Nandu: "My name is Nandu, Nandu Pokhrel, and I am, uh, I am working in Safeway — Des Moines Safeway here — since 2009. I, I work as a courtesy clerk."
Before he was a courtesy clerk at the Des Moines Safeway, he was a public school teacher in Bhutan.
Nandu was born in Bhutan, but he's ethnically Nepali. He's Hindu, unlike Bhutan's majority Buddhist population.
Nandu and his family fled Bhutan in 1991. The government wouldn't allow Nepalis to practice their religion or speak their language, or even wear their own clothing.
Nandu and his family spent 17 years in a refugee camp.
Nandu: "Refugee camp — it was difficult, it was very clustered, close to one another, not like in the, our country Bhutan, and and no good facilities, you know."
He says the camp was crowded, with everyone living close to one another. There was a school, but the facilities were lacking. It was a struggle to get enough clean water, and no one had electricity.
Nandu and his family came to Seattle as refugees in 2008. It was a huge change from life in the camp.
Nandu: "Everything was totally different so I was mad. You know, I have no friends, no telephone, nothing; I was very mad, you know!"
But after a few months, Nandu started to settle in.
His English teacher was a big support. And he slowly made friends with the growing Bhutanese community here.
Now he's really starting to relax. He's taking fewer hours at Safeway because both of his sons are working to support the family.
To officially qualify as a refugee, you have to be able to justify that you crossed an international border in fear for your life. Then you can apply for resettlement in the United States. It can be a long wait.
When you arrive in the US as a refugee, you can get financial assistance for the first few months. Nonprofit agencies will help you find a job.
You can apply for welfare or food stamps just like anyone else, but depending on the program, the financial assistance will last either eight months or until you find work.
Most refugees try to find a job right away.
Sea–Tac Airport is one of the biggest employers in the state. Lots of refugees head for the airport to look for work.
Take Nandu's son, Krishna. To find him, first you have to get to Sea–Tac's North Main Terminal.
PA: "Exit for North Main Terminal; C, D and N Gates."
Krishna is here five days a week. He wears a polo shirt and he's got a big smile on his face.
Krishna: "So, leaf lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber on it?"
It's the lunch rush at the Great American Bagel Bakery.
Krishna: "So we have Dijon mustard; OK for you?"
Fifteen customers are stacked up in line.
Krishna: "How about cheese? Swiss, American, Cheddar, Jack, Cheese?"
Krishna and his coworkers are moving fast from toaster to soup pot to cash register.
British man: "Yeah, Can I have a chicken breast sandwich, please?"
Different accents are flying from both sides of the counter. Everyone working here today was born outside the US.
Krishna: "My coworkers are like me. I'm not very educated. I'm just, I know how to speak little bit English and I don't have much idea about the modern world."
Krishna speaks English all day. But he says the job isn't helping him learn anything new.
Krishna: "Really, we don't learn any English from the company 'cause we have to speak same way, you know, like 'How are you?' 'How can I help you here?"
Plus, it's always so busy there's never much time for chit–chat. But he's happier here than he was at his first job at a seafood processing plant. He had to butcher these giant fish. He would end up covered in blood at the end of the day. Sea–Tac was a welcome change.
Krishna makes $9.45 an hour. Labor advocates complain that wages at the airport are too low.
Airport employers don't officially track refugee status, but an estimate from a nonprofit called Airport Jobs says close to 9,000 refugees and new immigrants work at the airport. That's half of the people who work here.
They are cabin cleaners, baggage handlers, food servers, wheelchair pushers, taxi drivers.
But these jobs aren't easy to get. There's stiff competition for any job right now. And interviewing in a new country presents a whole new set of challenges.
For example, in the US we just assume the point of an interview is to sell yourself. But in lots of other countries, talking too much about your skills or success would be seen as showing off. In some cultures, just looking your boss in the eye is disrespectful.
Mergitu Argo: "You just obey — OK, OK and take it, you understand it or not — don't talk back."
This is Mergitu Argo. She's an employment specialist at the Airport Jobs Center. A lot of what she does is help people navigate cultural differences.
It's not always easy.
One time, an Ethiopian man came to her looking for work. She got him an interview with this manager, a woman who runs both a Starbucks and a Burger King at the airport.
Argo: "So once she interviewed him, she wanted to give him the Burger King position instead of the Starbucks."
But he was really hoping for the Starbucks spot. So he said so.
Argo: "And then she say 'You don't like working for Burger King?' So 'No, no I like Burger King, I like to eat hamburger. I want to be fat like you!'"
'I want to be fat like you.' Not exactly the first thing you want to say to your future boss.
Argo: "So she got very offended and she said no more job for you!"
He was devastated. And he wasn't even sure what he'd done wrong. He thought he was giving the manager a compliment.
Argo: "Where he came from it's nice, it's a compliment. You're fat or you're big, it shows that you're well fed and you have money."
Calling a person fat is like congratulating them for being rich.
Mergitu helped smooth things out. In the end, the man got the job at Burger King.
Mergitu's organization sees as many as 160 clients in a single day. Staff members speak seven languages — from Somali to Ukrainian. But that's just a fraction of the 83 languages their clients speak.
And more and more people are looking for work. Over the past four years, Airport Jobs saw a 30 percent increase in the number of job seekers.
Sharmarke Mohamud: "(In Somali) I'll call you back. Okay, okay."
Sharmarke Mohamud found his own way into working with the airport. He owns a small independent taxi company called Low Fare for Hire.
He loves his job.
Mohamud: "It's freedom! The whole reason it's the freedom. Nobody's firing you except yourself."
Sharmarke was born in Somalia, but fled to Nairobi, Kenya as a child. He lived there for six and a half years before coming to Seattle as a refugee in 2000.
Mohamud: "And it's the easiest job! That's another thing. It allows you to pray five times a day by just going any time you want."
Praying takes about five minutes, but it has to be done at very specific times.
That doesn't always match up with hectic airport schedules. So for Muslims working inside the airport, prayer time is a frequent source of conflict.
Mohamud: "Those kind of freedom is what most of the cab drivers looking for. Especially Somalis."
For Sharmarke, starting up a business wasn't easy. He is an observant Muslim, which means he's not allowed to pay interest. So he couldn't take out a business loan.
He and a partner just saved up their money. And they've found creative ways to support the business. They got a clean energy company to subsidize their fleet with cars that run on compressed natural gas.
The company has grown from three to 15 cars just in its first year.
There are tiny taxi companies like Sharmarke's all over Puget Sound, and refugees working in just about every job at the airport.
For many of them, Sea–Tac Airport was their first glimpse of America. And now it's the backdrop to their everyday lives.
Next year, up to 3,000 more refugees will arrive in Washington state. More than a few of them will try to find a way to start a new life at Sea–Tac.
From the airport, I'm Jessica Partnow, for KUOW.
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Infraestructuras Críticas: Sectores Necesitados De Un Modelo De Ciberseguridad
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Label: Ostgut Tonträger
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A1: Twisted Bleach
A2: Gridlock
B: Chi Twine
"Little Marcel" delivers once again something fresh and unique sounding. The previous work had a very direct influence of the resident club as well as Dettmann and their friends, which Fengler took in and made into something of his own.
Replacing his previous pattern, he manages to fuse oldschool house and Berghain-ish no-high-frequency kicks together with raw and pumping percussion and drums. On 'Twisted Bleach', this new style from Fengler is showcased in the most direct manner, which then settles down a bit into the old style with 'Gridlock'. Apart from these, a limp groove that leans towards dubstep is introduced with 'Chi Twine', a apocalyptic track that is one of the best this year.
A sense of timelessness surrounds this 12″, especially with the big spectrum of influences and sounds that in some mysterious way feels closer to each other than other tracks that moves in the same area.
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After deciding to have a baby, most couples want to get pregnant quickly. They may see building a family as a key part of their future. But when it doesn't happen within just a few months, disappointment can set in.
About 10 percent of couples aren't able to conceive after trying to get pregnant for a year or more. This could be a result of female or male fertility problems.
There are a number of factors that can make getting pregnant more difficult, including age, lifestyle, and health issues. Understanding health issues can help you determine if you're at risk, or understand your treatment options. Here are some common fertility issues that women may see:
Endometriosis: Anywhere from 25 to 50 percent of women who can't conceive have endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where cells that normally line the uterus grow outside the uterus – most often in the abdomen. Scientists don't know exactly what causes infertility in women with endometriosis, but they believe that the inflammation caused by endometriosis may prevent the egg from attaching to the lining of the uterus or moving through the reproductive system.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder seen in some women who do not ovulate monthly. Women with PCOS have higher-than-normal levels of hormones called androgens, which may prevent an egg from developing and releasing normally. Researchers don't know exactly what causes PCOS, but it may be a genetic issue.
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Primary ovarian insufficiency, also called premature ovarian failure (POF), is when the ovaries stop producing eggs before the age of 40. Often, women with POF don't have regular menstrual cycles or no menstrual cycle at all. While the cause is unknown in most cases, research suggests that certain factors play a role.
About 10 to 20 percent of women with POF have some family history of it. Other women affected by POF have some genetic conditions which put them at higher risk.
Uterine fibroid tumors: Uterine fibroid tumors are benign (noncancerous) masses that form from the muscle of the uterus and could change the size of the uterus or the position of the cervix, block the fallopian tubes, or affect blood flow to the uterus. The size and number of fibroids determine which treatment option may be the best.
Fallopian tube damage: The fallopian tubes are the site where sperm and egg meet and then carry the early embryo to the uterus. When the fallopian tubes are damaged, they can prevent the embryo from reaching its destination. This type of damage is sometimes a result of pelvic inflammatory disease, which is an infection of the reproductive organs from sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia or gonorrhea. Uterine fibroids and endometriosis can also lead to problems with the fallopian tubes.
Regardless of what is making getting pregnant more difficult, many couples find success with infertility treatment.
Fertility treatment success rates have increased as technology has advanced. Now, about 50 percent of women under 35 are able to conceive after fertility treatment. If you have been trying to conceive for a year without success, it's important to talk to your doctor.
Sarah Scott, MD, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist who sees patients at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. To schedule an appointment, call (717) 242-2531.


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The developer says that visibility work and tree clearing has been completed. The work was part of an effort to make the site clearer to see from Route 140.
"Visibility is important for this plaza," Jeffrey Saletin, president of Saletin Real Estate Group said in a release. "Its location has the potential to attract activity in the area, and businesses will appreciate the increased visibility from a busy highway."
When complete, the 10-acre site will include three pad sites, over 46,000 square feet of retail space, and a 139-room Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Hotel. Some retail spaces remain in the renovated complex, with building renovation underway.Forbes Crossing is located on the Foxborough-Mansfield town line. The area is 11 minutes from Gillette Stadium, 10 minutes from the Xfinity Center, and across from Cabot Business Park.


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Density Functional Theory Is Straying From The Path Toward The Exact Functional
Density Functional Theory Is Straying From The Path Toward The Exact Functional
- Event time: 11:30am until 12:30pm
- Event date: 20th October 2017
- Speaker: Dr Miguel Martinez-Canales (School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
- Location: Room 2511, James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) James Clerk Maxwell Building Peter Guthrie Tait Road Edinburgh EH9 3FD GB
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The theorems at the core of density functional theory (DFT) state that the energy of a many-electron system in its ground state is fully defined by its electron density distribution. This connection is made via the exact functional for the energy, which minimizes at the exact density. For years, DFT development focused on energies, implicitly assuming that functionals producing better energies become better approximations of the exact functional. We examined the other side of the coin: the energy-minimizing electron densities for atomic species, as produced by 128 historical and modern DFT functionals. We found that these densities became closer to the exact ones, reflecting theoretical advances, until the early 2000s, when this trend was reversed by unconstrained functionals sacrificing physical rigor for the flexibility of empirical fitting.
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College Honors Outstanding Alumni and Students
Three alumni and two students received awards recognizing their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the college.
Meet the New 2018-19 Sciences Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
This year, we're welcoming eight new scientists with diverse backgrounds and research interests to our college.
Chemist Smirnov Named Scott Distinguished Professor
The College of Sciences has named distinguished chemist Alex I. Smirnov as the Governor Robert W. Scott Distinguished Professor.
Sciences Faculty Receive University Honors
Several faculty and staff from the College of Sciences recently received recognition from NC State for their outstanding work during 2017-18.
Sciences Faculty Recognized at Celebration of Faculty Excellence
Eight Sciences faculty were honored at the annual ceremony for winning prestigious state, national and international awards.
College Honors 2017-18 Teaching Award Nominees
More than a dozen professors from the College of Sciences have been nominated for 2017-18 teaching awards from the college and university.
New Yorker Science Writer Addresses Denialism of Science
Journalist Michael Specter examined the ramifications of denialism in science as the college's second Crossroads Series speaker on Feb. 22.
It Takes a Village
Go inside NC State's WISE Village, a living and learning community for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Science and Design Collaboration Project Comes to NC State
A new project at NC State is melding science and design into engaging projects that celebrate creativity and human ingenuity.


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50 Mozzarella Cheese Recipes
Can't get enough of the ooey-gooey texture of mozzarella? Then these mozzarella cheese recipes are for you! From saucy lasagna to the ultimate grilled cheese, these recipes are sure to cure all your cheese cravings.
Slow-Cooker Cheesy White Lasagna
Give your traditional lasagna a twist with this all-white version. The creamy sauce combined with mozzarella will have company asking for more. Not sure which brand of cheese to buy? Check out the brands our editors and the Taste of Home Test Kitchen recommend.
Cheese and Fresh Herb Quiche
With herbs from the garden to use, I created a quiche with basil, parsley and dill along with feta, Swiss, Gruyere and mozzarella. Goat cheese is also yummy. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
I have fond memories of my mother in the kitchen preparing her amazing beef dip sandwiches. They always made our house smell like an Old World Italian restaurant. And as good as the aroma was, somehow the taste was even better! Set out a jar of giardiniera for spooning on top. —Kira Vosk, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Saute
This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. —Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Pizza Quesadillas
When my husband and I needed a quick meal, I fixed this recipe using leftover ingredients. Unlike traditional Mexican quesadillas, it calls for Italian meats, cheeses and seasoning. Serve it with a green salad for a simple dinner for two. —Barbara Rupert, Edgefield, South Carolina
Zucchini Pizza Casserole
I grow zucchini by the bushel, so this pizza casserole is one of my dinnertime go-to's. My hungry husband and kids gobble it right up. —Lynn Bernstetter, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Bruschetta Chicken Wraps
As an Italian-American, I love, love, love garlic, tomatoes and basil, all of which are musts for good bruschetta. This recipe was created in celebration of the first tomatoes to come out of our home garden this year. —Gina Rine, Canfield, Ohio
Pancake Lasagna
Take this dish along to your next potluck supper, and don't be surprised when there isn't a morsel left over—it's that good! It's also a unique way to serve lasagna. —Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri
Pizza Monkey Bread
I cannot throw a party without making this recipe. It's fast and easy, and my kids love it. —Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California
Marinated Mozzarella
I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made ahead to free up time later. I serve it with pretty frilled toothpicks for a festive look. —Peggy Cairo, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Pepperoni Pan Pizza
I've spent years trying to come up with the perfect pizza crust and sauce, and they're paired up in this recipe. I fix this crispy, savory pizza for my family often, and it really satisfies my husband and sons. —Susan Lindahl, Alford, Florida
Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake
This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital. With its creamy spaghetti filling and melted cheese topping, this casserole holds a nice cut and comforts hungry tummies. —Fancheon Resler, Bluffton, Indiana
Makeover Creamy Artichoke Dip
Folks are sure to gather around this ooey-gooey, lightened-up dip whenever it's placed on any buffet table. With cheese, jalapenos and a hint of lemon, it's a treasured favorite. —Mary Spencer, Greendale, Wisconsin
Overnight Baked Eggs Bruschetta
I like to spend as much time as I can with my guests when they stay with me for the holidays, so I rely on make-ahead recipes to help make that happen. Because most overnight brunch casseroles are so similar, I came up with a breakfast bruschetta for a fun change of pace. —Judi Berman-Yamada, Portland, Oregon
Cheese & Mushroom Skillet Pizza
This Italian skillet toss is an awesome way to use up extra spaghetti sauce at the end of the week. It fits right in on Friday pizza night. —Clare Butler, Little Elm, Texas
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they're really fast to whip up, too. Here's how to make grilled cheese the right way. —Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois
Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells
I love cooking, but I'm not into fancy gourmet foods. I think it's more challenging to make delicious, down-home foods like this beefy casserole with ingredients easily found in the refrigerator and on my pantry shelves. —Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado
Bistro Mac & Cheese
I like to serve this mac & cheese with a salad and crusty bread. It's a satisfying meal that feels upscale, but will fit just about any budget. And because the Gorgonzola is so mild in this dish, even the kiddos will go for it. —Charlotte Giltner, Mesa, Arizona
Homemade Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Since I live near Chicago, I've managed to sample more than my share of deep-dish pizzas. This recipe lets you re-create the best of my town—right in your town! —Lynn Hamilton, Naperville, Illinois
Calzone Pinwheels
Once you try these mini-sized calzones, you may never go back to the large ones. Not only do these pretty bites take advantage of convenient refrigerator crescent rolls, but they can be made ahead and popped in the oven right before company arrives. No one can eat just one and people love the cheesy, fresh taste! —Lisa Smith, Bryan, Ohio
Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce
I started making these enchiladas last year during the Lenten season. It allows my family to observe Lent and still enjoy Mexican food. When I brought it to school, my co-workers couldn't get enough of it.—Mari Acedo, Chandler, Arizona
Baked Simple Meatball Stroganoff
If you like meatball subs, you'll love this tangy casserole—it has all the rich flavor of the popular sandwiches with none of the mess. Italian bread is spread with a cream cheese mixture, then topped with meatballs, spaghetti sauce and cheese. Served with a green salad, it's a hearty meal the whole family enjoys. —Gina Harris, Seneca, South Carolina
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
This recipe was inspired by my daughter's favorite food—Buffalo wings! It tastes as if it came from a restaurant. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina
White Pizza Dip
I first served this dip during a Super Bowl party, and boy, did it disappear fast. It's a great addition to a snack table because it can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until you're ready to pop it in the oven.—Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato Appetizers
Inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant, this simply sensational combination should marinate for at least three hours—the longer the better. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake
This is similar to a savory french toast casserole and combines two favorite dishes- grilled cheese with tomato soup. No dipping required! This is a great meat-free dinner that my picky-eater husband devoured!—Morgan Seger, Ansonia, Ohio
Chipotle Manicotti Bake
I found this recipe while searching for a vegetarian dish that I could use as a main course. This rich manicotti has the added spiciness that I love in Mexican cuisine. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Mozzarella & Spinach Breakfast Casserole
Sun-dried tomatoes and sausage add lots of texture and flavor to this gooey casserole. We've even enjoyed it reheated after a night game at our local college. It's always a winner in my book. —Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida
Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese
Wow. Meaty slow cooker mac and cheese is easy to make, very tasty and kids love it! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Grilled Caprese Quesadillas
Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to swap in mozzarella or feta for the goat cheese, or make your quesadillas heartier by adding grilled chicken. —Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania
Hot Cheese Dip
This recipe started at school—I'm a teacher, and when a colleague brought Hot Cheese Dip to our regular staff potluck, I immediately gave it an A-plus. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin
Chicken Parmesan Slider Bake
Sliders are the perfect finger food for any get-together, and this flavorful chicken Parmesan version won't disappoint. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Vegetable & Cheese Focaccia
My family eats this flavorful bread as fast as I can make it. Sometimes I add different herbs, red onion or crumbled bacon. It's one of my best recipes!
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Italian Pasta Bake
I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.—Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana
Waldorf Turkey Pitas
Living in New York City means not having a lot of time to prepare meals. This recipe is quick, easy and healthy, making it perfect for my lifestyle. —Kevin Sobotka, Staten Island, New York
Mini Zucchini Pizzas
Looking for low carb? This simple snack recipe is a fantastic way to satisfy your pizza cravings while skipping the usual carb-filled crust. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Spaghetti Meatball Bake
When we gather for Sunday dinner, we crave pasta. I had a hankering for meatballs, too, so I developed a meaty spaghetti casserole. —Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire
Round Cheese Bread
Warm buttered wedges of this gorgeous round bread are tasty with a pasta dinner or tossed salad. —Deborah Bitz, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti
This satisfying easy baked spaghetti recipe comes together and will please everyone at your table. Add a salad and breadsticks, and dinner's done. —Betty Rabe, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Smoked Mozzarella Chicken with Pasta
Take an ordinary chicken breast into wow territory with just a few extra ingredients. Use prosciutto instead of ham to make the dish extra smoky. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Sausage & Crescent Roll Casserole
I made this tasty breakfast casserole with crescent rolls for a baby shower. It saved me; preparing it ahead gave me more time to finish decorating for the party. —Melody Craft, Conroe, Texas
Quick Chicken Parmesan
My mother inspired me to develop my first pasta sauce. It's tangy, simple and really satisfying. The longer it simmers, the better it gets, so keep that in mind if you have time to spare. —Danielle Grochowski, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Italian Three-Cheese Macaroni
My husband is a self-proclaimed mac-and-cheese connoisseur and says that this is his favorite version. The Italian seasoning and tomatoes really complement the pasta and cheeses. —Adriane Mummert, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini
I've always had to be creative when getting my family to eat vegetables, so I decided to make stuffed zucchini using the pizza flavors that everyone loves. It worked! We like to include sausage for a main dish but it could be a meatless side dish, too. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Italian Stuffed Shells
A dear friend first brought over this stuffed shells recipe. Now I take it to other friends' homes and to potlucks, because it's always a big hit! —Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri
Five-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it a standout and oh-so delicious. I love its party-ready convenience— I serve it straight from the slow cooker, so set-up and clean-up are a breeze! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Baked Ham and Colby Sandwiches
This yummy ham sliders recipe is a winner with friends and family. Not only are the warm sandwiches a snap to prepare, but they smell so good when baking that no can resist them. They are a staple at our get-togethers. —Sherry Crenshaw, Fort Worth, Texas
Favorite Skillet Lasagna
Whole wheat noodles and zucchini pump up nutrition in this delicious, family-friendly dinner. Topped with dollops of ricotta cheese, it has an extra touch of decadence. No one will believe this one's lighter. —Lorie Miner, Kamas, Utah
Green Chile Grilled Cheese Melt
My daughter created a masterpiece with her ultimate grilled cheese and chiles. Want more heat? Use a 4-ounce can of diced jalapenos instead of chiles. —Julia Huntington, Cheyenne, Wyoming


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Nine months ago, a draft of the $350,000 proposed comprehensive plan for the city was released to residents for review. It says that for too long, the city has put too little money toward too widespread an area to see any real change, so infrastructure has continued to deteriorate while more residents have moved to the suburbs.
Canton has 2 million feet of unsupported retail space, 110 miles of road that lead to vacant or under-used structures and 11,000 tax-delinquent properties.
It's a problem that would cost $460 million to fix, and — with 44,000 fewer people and 5,000 fewer homeowners than in 1950 — the city doesn't have the money.
The future of that Canton looks bleak.
But it doesn't have to be.
Nine months ago, a draft of the $350,000 proposed comprehensive plan for the city was released to residents to review. It says for too long, the city has put too little money toward too widespread an area to see any real change, so infrastructure has continued to deteriorate while more residents moved to the suburbs.
It suggests instead Canton makes a major public-private investment into real-estate development, with most of the money going toward the neighborhoods near the city's best assets. Other funds would be earmarked for acquisition and demolition of blighted or tax-delinquent properties and for neighborhood revitalization.
The plan is market-based, meaning it presents solutions based on existing conditions, and it calls Canton "a region that is not growing." Within the document, the plan is described this way: "It works within the realities of the troubling socio-economic trends of the city itself, where population loss has been prolonged, where incomes are down, and where the costs of catching up on years of deferred maintenance are going to be expensive if the community decides doing so is a priority."
Canton's planning commission last month recommended approval of the final version of the proposed plan. Canton City Council now is considering it and could vote on it as early as this week.
When Charles Buki, with the Virginia-based consulting firm CZB, presented his recommendations to Canton City Council last month, he told them they need to start focusing their efforts and funneling their money toward projects that will make the city more marketable.
"You've got a tens of millions of dollars problem here," he told them. "Let's deal with it."
Consultants have identified three priorities for Canton:
1. Protect the city's largest and most important assets
2. Address disinvestment and disorder in the city's neighborhoods
3. Repurpose blighted, abandoned and decaying properties
The first priority — protecting the city's assets — matters, consultants say, because the identified assets are crucial to the city's long-term health. The plan lists six major assets that should receive targeted investment: downtown Canton, TimkenSteel, the Shorb Avenue NW corridor, Mercy Medical Center, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Aultman Hospital.
Downtown Canton has a "captive market" of 9,400 employees every weekday. TimkenSteel needs to be able to recruit top-notch employees, which means Canton needs a vibrant downtown and good schools. The Shorb Avenue NW corridor connects to downtown but is known for crime, disorder and abandonment and, if it remains as it is, could deter people from investing in the city. Mercy Medical Center connects residential areas on Monument and Fulton roads with the hospital and with the distressed Shorb corridor area near downtown. The Pro Football Hall of Fame gives Canton worldwide recognition and brings tourists to the city. Aultman Hospital is a major economic driver for Canton and the county.
Of those six assets, Buki said, the three top are Canton's downtown, Aultman Hospital and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"You're going to have to be all-in on these three, and then you've got to connect them," he told council.
The plan recommends the city build upon these assets by acquiring and improving nearby property, coordinating major infrastructure investments, developing nearby market-rate and affordable housing, and adding mixed-use development.
The second priority — rehabilitating neighborhoods — deals with revitalizing the city's remaining 20 neighborhoods through demolition, vacant-parcel control, improved code enforcement, upgrades to owner-occupied homes, and the cultivation of resident leadership.
The plan doesn't spell out directions for neighborhood work and instead says the people who live here ought to decide which neighborhoods get addressed first. But it does caution those choices should follow the same principles as the rest of the plan, meaning investment ought to be targeted near community assets and be deep enough to make a difference. Essentially, that means some neighborhoods will have to wait for their turn for improvement.
The third priority — repurposing property — speaks to areas of Canton that fall in a flood plain or are tax-delinquent and troubled. The plan says those parcels would be better served if they were cleared and then either deeded to adjoining owners, turned into nature preserves or natural corridors that can double as trails, or used for urban agriculture.
The plan also suggests several oversight groups be formed. An overarching implementation commission — comprising city officials and nonprofit and business leaders — would control all public and private dollars earmarked for the plan. A public-private entity would make decisions about real-estate development near the city's core assets, a nonprofit organization would lead neighborhood revitalization efforts, and a city planner would coordinate planning and zoning and review all development proposals.
Ultimately, the plan says, Canton's goals moving forward should be to be competitive with the county's suburban areas in attracting new residents; to right-size and reduce the amount of infrastructure that needs maintained; to focus resources where they will have the largest impact; and to diversify its sources of income tax among both large and small businesses.
"The chief aims of all efforts in the coming years should be for Canton to become economically and civically strong, able to compete for a fair share of the region's thriving businesses and working and middle-class households," the plan reads.
There aren't any dollar figures in the final version of the plan, but consultants initially recommended Canton taxpayers and businesses spend $250 million on development during the next 10 years, with half of the money coming from the private sector and the rest from a combination of taxes, city debt and a reallocation of some federal funds.
Buki, who authored the plan, stressed in his most recent presentation that no funds for implementation should come from the city's main operating fund, which already faces a more than $5 million shortfall.
Fonda Williams, the city's director of economic development, said this month if the plan is adopted, he will continue to schedule meetings with members of the business community, including area banks, to ask whether they're interested in contributing.
"I think the chances are very good," Williams said, about securing private funding. "I really do."
In terms of implementation, Buki told city council members their first steps should include setting up a committee that would be tasked with creating the oversight structure for the plan, hiring a planning director, and concentrating on further development of downtown and the corridors that lead to the city's center.
The administration already has created a $100,000 placeholder in its budget to hire a city planner, who would make recommendations about future development to the planning commission and city council. At this point, the budget doesn't create immediate funding for the job, however, and city officials are investigating whether they might be able to use some federal community and economic development dollars for the position. City officials also are looking at the possibility of assigning some planning duties to an existing employee who has planning experience.
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General Reflexology
Why Reflexology?
I discovered Reflexology when I was very stressed and suffering IBS type symptoms in my old job in London. Luckily the company I worked for had a reflexologist on site. I found out how quickly reflexology made me feel very relaxed and able to handle the stress of my job. Reflexology also helped my stomach problems which I realised were exacerbated by stress. I believe that 'stress' is the root cause of many symptoms such as skin, sleeping, and digestive issues. Alleviate that stress and often your symptoms go away. This lovely article from Mindbodygreen explains Why everyone should try reflexology by looking at how stress can affect the body, how reflexology can help and a mini stress relieving technique you can do on yourself. (Before booking to see a reflexologist obviously!).
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a complementary therapy and much more than a foot massage! Reflexologists believe that particular areas of the feet are related to certain organs in the body and working on these specific areas may bring the body balance.
What you can expect in a reflexology session.
On your first appointment, a full medical history will be taken to establish exactly what reflex points need special work. I will then wash and relax your feet with hot towels. I use Weleda Skin Food to moisturise your feet. Reflexology is pressure point massage on specific areas all over the feet. Most people find reflexology incredibly relaxing and not all all tickly. Every reflexology treatment on your feet lasts 1 hour so please allow 11/2 hrs for your first appointment and 11/4hrs for follow ups. I never want you to leave feeling rushed and unheard.
The reasons why you have come for reflexology will determine how often a session is required. Some people come weekly for 4 or 5 sessions before coming monthly as stress maintenance. Others come monthly as a relaxing treat. We will discuss what works best for you at your first appointment.
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The Steam Account Security Guide for Newbies
If you're new to Steam, you might not know of all the security features the digital distribution service has to offer. Thankfully, Steam has a plethora of great features you can use to better secure your account.
Let's take a look at the different security options available in Steam.
Why Should I Bother With Steam Security?
If you've just downloaded Steam, your account probably has very few games on it. As such, you may not feel inclined to add protection to your account.
Why bother when you have so little to protect? While it may not seem crucial right now, locking down your Steam account really helps in the long run. Ideally, you should secure it the moment you create your Steam account!
It Protects Future Purchases
The more obvious reason for adding additional protection is to protect the games that you'll add in the future. Steam frequently hosts sales on its store, where games reach irresistibly-low prices. It doesn't take long for someone to amass an impressive collection through sales alone!
If a hacker does manage to get into your account, they'll take your entire library with them until you get it back. By securing Steam now, you'll avoid that future headache and keep your games safe.
It Enables Certain Features
Some of Steam's features are locked away until you add security to your account. Even if you don't really care for your game collection, it's best to add security and unlock all the features that Steam has to offer.
Steam is more than just a video game store. Users can sell cosmetic items and collectible goods on a virtual marketplace for real money. As such, Valve has to ensure hackers can't get into someone's account and sell all the goods within.
To protect people from losing their items, people without Steam Guard can't trade or sell on the market. Even after you add Steam Guard, it takes 15 days for the marketplace to fully unlock—so do it as soon as possible!
What Is Steam Guard?
You may have noticed reference to "Steam Guard" in the previous paragraph. Steam Guard is the best method of securing your account, and one of the easiest ways to protect your library.
It uses a simple two-factor authentication (2FA) system, which is tied with either your email address or the Steam app. When you log into Steam on a new computer, it'll ask you for the 2FA code. You'll receive the code either via email or app, depending on your preference.
Steam Guard is so secure, the CEO of Valve, Gabe Newell, gave out his Steam login details at its release. Anyone could steal his entire Steam library—if they could crack the Steam Guard defending it. Fortunately, Steam Guard kept his account perfectly safe.
How to Set Up Steam Guard
Method 1: Steam Guard Via Email
You can have Steam Guard send you an email when it detects a new login. In order to activate this, Steam requires a verified email address, so it knows where to safely send the code.
If you haven't already, head into the inbox of the address you signed up with and check for a verification email. When it comes in, click the link to confirm your email.
Once this is done, quit Steam and reload it two times. To fully quit out of Steam, right-click the Steam icon in the taskbar and click Exit.
Once you've done this, Steam Guard should automatically activate on your account. If it hasn't, you can double-check if it has been enabled by clicking on Steam in the top left, then Settings.
Finally, look for Manage Steam Guard Account Security and click on it to check if Steam Guard is up and running.
While you're securing your Steam account, why not add 2FA to your email accounts too? Take a look at our guide on adding 2FA to popular email services How to Secure Your Accounts With 2FA: Gmail, Outlook, and More Can two-factor authentication help to secure your email and social networks? Here's what you need to know to get secure online. Read More to learn more.
Method 2: Steam Guard via Steam App
If you'd prefer to use your phone instead of checking your email, you can use the official Steam app as your 2FA authenticator. All you need to do is bind your account to the app and you're ready to go!
To do this, first download the app for iOS or Android. Once it's downloaded, sign into the app using your Steam account. Then, tap the icon on the left and select Steam Guard.
Tap Add Authenticator.
If you already added a mobile number to your Steam account, Steam will automatically send an SMS code to it. If not, it will ask for your phone number now.
Either way, once Steam has your number, you'll receive a text message with the code needed to sign in. Go ahead and enter it.
You'll be given a recovery code in case you need to remove the authenticator. Be sure to note this down!
Now when you sign in to Steam from a new location, you'll be asked for a code. Just open the Steam app and enter the code that appears under Steam Guard to log in.
Adding a Phone Number to Steam
If your account is stolen or you forget your password, Steam can send you text messages to help get you back into your account. It also allows you to transfer the mobile authenticator to another phone.
To do this, open the Steam program. Find your username at the extreme top-right, click it, and then click Account Details.
Look for Add a phone number and click on it.
Here, you can enter your number to confirm your mobile phone. Once done, Steam can use your phone as a backup security measure.
Signing In to Third-Party Sites With Steam
Sometimes, a website will ask for your Steam login. Typically, this is performed by websites that scan your inventory or games list in order to provide you with a specific service.
When a legitimate website asks for your Steam login, it'll do so by using Steam's official sign in method. This redirects you to Steam's Community page where you can log in.
This method doesn't show the third-party website your login details, so you don't have to worry about being hacked. Once you're logged in, Steam will tell the website about your inventory and games without revealing your private info.
If a website needs your Steam account information, look for this icon:
When you click this image, you'll be redirected to the Steam Community website where you can safely log in.
Of course, anyone can copy this image and make it redirect to a fake Steam login site. That's why it's important to double-check the URL and make sure it goes to https://steamcommunity.com/ with an HTTPS certificate. If you don't see either of these, don't enter your details onto the site!
Also, never enter your Steam login details into a website that doesn't use this official method. Any website worth logging into will use it, so don't bother with any service that doesn't.
Staying Safe in the Future: Avoid Steam Scams!
Now that your account is secure, it's a good idea to learn about how people can trick you out of your library. There are scammers out there that skirt around Steam's security in order to steal accounts. The best way to fight them is to learn how they operate and how to defend yourself.
If you'd like to learn more, try our guide to common Steam scams.
Steam is a great service for buying and playing games on, but its always-online nature makes it susceptible to hackers. Thankfully, Steam comes readily-equipped with some great security measures to protect you.
Want to know more about what you can buy on Steam? Try our guide to non-gaming content on Steam Did You Know Steam Sells More Than Just Games? Did you know that you can buy more than just games on Steam? You can get software, too! Here's what you should know. Read More .
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He used to go on a Magical Mystery Tour before a show – but these days Paul McCartney says Let It Be to the booze because he started to forget his song words on stage.
The star's backstage rider now consists of a bag of chocolate raisins and some cashew nuts. Very rock 'n' roll…
Sir Paul used to enjoy wine and beer during his days with The Beatles and on the road with Wings in the Sixties and Seventies.
But now the 75-year-old Band on the Run singer waits until after a gig before he tucks into the vino.
Asked if he sinks any booze to calm his nerves prior to concerts, Sir Paul said: "No. I used to try that, particularly in the early days of Wings when we would tour. But it didn't work – I would just forget the lyrics I didn't know anyway."
Macca's rider is a world away from other major rock stars.
James Brown would request a deli tray with meats and cheeses, coffee, Gatorade, Champagne – Cristal or Dom Perignon – and an electric golf cart.
Britney Spears has McDonald's cheeseburgers (without the bun), 100 figs and prunes, a fish-and-chip supper – and a framed photograph of the late Princess Diana.
The Prodigy ask for Crunchy Nut Cornflakes and a bottle of Dom Perignon.
Eminem likes Bacardi, Hennessy cognac, two cases of soft drink Mountain Dew and a selection of Mexican treats from Taco Bell.
Kanye West demands brand new Versace towels – and the Stereophonics once asked for a bottom-shaped piñata filled with Cuban cigars and dark chocolate Cacique rum liqueurs, indoor fireworks and black gaffer tape. As you do.
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Individuals who come to Poland from overseas, sometimes do not make reservations ahead of time. Even if you know the date associated with his arrival in the particular location. Often they create the assumption that after almost all hotels in Krakow for sure they can find. They do not see the slightest problem, the more that prices with us is for them not high. Abroad prices in hotels and guest houses are at a much more impressive range, so people who come from abroad to stand overnight within a good Polish hotels.
Naturally , not all act in this way. When foreign guests depend on that to stay in a certain place, it is before the time they book their accommodation in Krakow. This is not difficult, because each and every important market hotel has a website. Available in foreign language model. And that access to websites and also have people abroad, it is not difficult to find m the hotel and seize the opportunity to book a location in it. The reception good hotels are working people who fluently speak foreign languages and are therefore able to make available towards the foreign customer with all the required information. Every hotel in Krakow Poland such receptionists employed, because it testifies to its reputation and customer approach. The more so that some of them systematically nocja guests from abroad. The hotels, which usually tend to have visitors from in another country, even basic Service knows how to communicate in a foreign language. The most frequent language is English. In these hotels, foreign guests choose to inhabit.
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Judge tosses sexual assault suit against lawyer in battle between personal injury titans
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A Michigan judge on Wednesday dismissed a sexual misconduct suit against a Southfield lawyer in what appears to be an ongoing battle between rivals.
Judge Phyllis McMillen of Oakland County dismissed the sexual assault suit against lawyer Michael Morse after finding that his accuser had lied when she was questioned in a deposition about a possible financial motive for the suit, report the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit News and WXYZ.com.
The accuser was represented by lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, a competitor of Morse's whose personal injury practice is only a third of a mile from Morse's law offices, the Detroit News reported last year. The Detroit Free Press describes Fieger and Morse as "bitter competitors." Fieger had announced the lawsuit in a press conference that was livestreamed online.
Fieger also had represented four other women who accused Morse of sexual misconduct, and three of those cases also have been dismissed, according to the newspapers. The other case is pending.
The accuser in the case tossed on Wednesday was a former stripper who claimed that Morse grabbed her breast in May 2017 when she asked him to pose for a selfie at a restaurant. During a January deposition, the woman was asked about payments she had received from a male friend and whether those payments had stopped the same month she sued Morse.
The woman said she received payments for about three months. But the payments actually lasted 27 months, according to McMillen's opinion. The amount totaled more than $290,000, according to Morse's lawyer, Deborah Gordon.
Fieger and Morse have similar backgrounds, according to the Detroit News story published last year. They were both born in Detroit and raised in Oak Park. Both had worked as busboys. Both of their fathers were lawyers. They also both have phone numbers that refer to winning. Morse's number is 855-MIKE-WINS, while Fieger's number is 800-A-WINNER.
Morse has built his practice with daytime television commercials that are "as ubiquitous as soap operas," according to the Detroit News. His mother appears in some of the ads, and he comes across as a likable lawyer. Fieger, on the other hand, "has handled a bevy of prominent cases," including that of assisted-suicide advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian. He doesn't seem to care what people think, and he is full of "bombastic bravado," according to the Detroit News.
Gordon has claimed that Fieger's suit was intended to "smear and harass" Morse, and she noted that his firm had fought Morse's subpoena for the accuser's bank records. Gordon told the newspapers that she has a duty to file an ethics complaint against Fieger.
"It appears Fieger did not do anything to determine whether [his client] was lying because he was so eager to hold a livestreaming press conference that was riddled with histrionics and false statements," she told the Detroit News.
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There are 4,294,967,296 possible IP addresses - each of which may be assigned to a device or computer on the internet. 4 billion addresses equates to slightly less that two thirds of an IP address per person on the planet.
The number one Country in terms of IP address per capita? .....
The Vatican at 10.5 IPs per person.
Of course there aren't a lot of people at the Vatican per se, yet they represent a Global Church which probably explains the prevalence of IP addresses. But it is interesting nonetheless.


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Paramount Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos released a statement following Brad Grey's death on Sunday.
"All of us at Paramount are deeply saddened by the news of Brad Grey's passing. He was at the helm of the studio for over a decade and was responsible for so many of it's most beloved films. We extend our deepest sympathies to Cassandra, Max, Sam, Emily and Jules Grey, along with Brad's mother, brother and sister," Gianopulos said in a statement sent Monday. "I was proud to call Brad a friend, and one I greatly admired. He will be missed by us all, and left his mark on our industry and in our hearts."
Grey, who was the CEO of Paramount Pictures for 12 years and was succeeded by Gianopulos, died Sunday at the age of 59 due to cancer.
Also Read: Brad Grey, Producer, Manager and Former Paramount CEO, Dies at 59
Also Read: Brad Grey, Producer, Manager and Former Paramount CEO, Dies at 59
In February, Grey stepped down from his position at Paramount Pictures. One month later, Gianopulos was named his successor — he assumed the role in April.
Prior to leading Paramount, Grey built his former company, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and also was a co-founder of Plan B Entertainment alongside Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston.
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SuperSummary, a modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality study guides for challenging works of literature. This 42-page guide for "Trojan Women" by Euripides includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis, as well as several more in-depth sections of expert-written literary analysis. Featured content includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay topics, and key themes like Athens and the Peloponnesian War and Free Will and Divine Intervention.
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Trojan Women is a tragic play written by the ancient Athenian playwright Euripides. It was first performed in Athens in 415 BC, as part of a trilogy of plays depicting the legendary kingdom of Troy: the other two, now lost, were called Alexandros (about the Trojan prince Paris) and Palamedes (about the Greek hero Palamedes during the Trojan War).
Trojan Women takes place in the immediate aftermath of Troy's defeat, which ended the ten-year Trojan War, fought between the Trojans and the Greeks. The night before the play's events, the Greeks infiltrated the city hidden inside a giant wooden horse, which the Trojans took to be an offering to the gods. The Greeks have now killed the Trojan men, and are in the process of enslaving the surviving women and children before they head back to Greece.
The play opens with a Prologue delivered by the sea god Poseidon, who describes the fall of Troy, a city he favored. The goddess Athena joins Poseidon and asks for his help destroying the Greek ships, in retaliation for sacrileges committed by the Greeks. The gods depart, and the Trojan queen Hecuba and the Chorus of Trojan women together begin to lament the previous night's disaster. The Greek messenger Talthybius arrives, bringing the bad news that the Greeks have allotted all the women and children to their new masters. Hecuba learns that she'll be the slave of Odysseus, whom she despises.
Hecuba's daughter Cassandra enters, and encourages the women to celebrate her 'wedding' to her new Greek master, Agamemnon. The women think Cassandra is crazy, but she in fact has prophetic powers and knows that both she and Agamemnon will soon die. She rejoices at this knowledge, but the others fail to understand her. The Greeks take Cassandra away.
Next, Hecuba's daughter-in-law Andromache enters. Andromache was married to the great Trojan prince Hector, who has died, and she has a young son with her, Astyanax. Andromache tells Hecuba that she longs for death, but Hecuba encourages Andromache to cling to whatever hope she can. Andromache places great value on her womanly duties, and she does not know whether to submit to her new master, who will take her as a concubine, or to resist out of loyalty to Hector. Hecuba advises Andromache to follow where fate takes her and submit. The messenger Talthybius returns and announces that the Greeks have decided to execute the child Astyanax. Powerless, Andromache cooperates in order to secure a proper burial for her son, and she bids Astyanax farewell before the Greeks take him. Andromache is then taken away to her slavery.
The Spartan king Menelaus and his former wife Helen enter next. Helen left Menelaus for the Trojan prince Paris, which prompted the Greeks to attack Troy and start the Trojan War. Now that Menelaus has finally recaptured Helen, he intends to kill her. Helen delivers a persuasive speech in her own defense, but Hecuba counters with her own speech accusing Helen of malicious behavior. Menelaus decides that Helen must die, but he agrees to wait until they have returned to Sparta before killing her.
Talthybius enters again with the body of Astyanax borne on the hero Hector's shield. Hecuba leads the Trojan women in mourning over the boy's body and adorning his corpse with robes and garlands for burial. As the Greeks take the boy's body away for burial, Talthybius instructs his men to begin burning down the city. Hecuba tries to throw herself into the flames, but the Greeks stop her. She and the other women mourn the destruction of their city. Hopeless and resigned, they then follow their Greek masters to their ships.
Quotes, line numbers, and page numbers in this guide are based on the following translation:
Svarlien, Diane Arnson, translator, with introduction and notes by Ruth Scodel. Andromache, Hecuba, Trojan Women. By Euripides, Hackett Publishing Company, 2012.
Note: There are several different names for Greece, the Greeks, Troy, and the Trojans used throughout this work, which are listed here.
Greece: Hellas, Dorian Land, Argos.
Greeks: Achaeans, Argives, Danaans, Hellenes.
Troy: Ilion, Phrygia, Pergamon, Dardanus' city.
Trojans: Phrygians, barbarians.
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2019 Jaguar E-Pace Review, Specs and Release Date – The 2019 Jaguar E-Pace is now on sale in Australia. Watch for our launch review to go live in the coming hours, and refresh your memory on the little cat's pricing and specs with the below story, first published last year.
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Review, Specs and Release Date
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Review, Specs and Release Date, Having struggled for many decades with few and often outdated products, Jaguar made a major step toward getting back on the horse by launching its first-ever SUV, the Jaguar E-Pace. Inspired by the E-Type sports car, the Jaguar E-Pace received a smaller brother, called the E-Pace, in 2019. Designed to compete against the likes of the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, the E-Pace is not yet in dealerships as of July 2019, yet we're already thinking about what versions Jaguar might release soon. Obviously, a beefed-up SVR variant is at the highest priority on our list.
The Jaguar E-Pace might be the most talked about Jaguar right now, yet that hasn't stopped the British manufacturer rolling out a raft of upgrades to the Jaguar E-Pace. Jaguar has often lagged behind when it comes to technology, and the Jaguar E-Pace new Smart Settings tech will help that issue. 2019 BMW X1 Hybrid Review. Simply put, Smart Settings is designed to make your life easier.
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Exterior
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Review, Specs and Release Date, Following in the footsteps of other automakers that spread a design language across the entire range of vehicles, the new Jaguar E-Pace is essentially a shrunken Jaguar E-Pace. Sure, there are some key differences, such as the redesigned headlamps, the beefier rear haunches, the coupe-style roof, and the more rounded design of the quarter windows, however both SUV share many cues. The Jaguar E-Pace looks quite sporty as well. The coupe roof helps, yet so do the tailgate spoiler, the short overhangs, and the massive outlets in the front fascia. Could Jaguar Review improve on that? Definitely. We've seen some fine examples from SVR in the past, and I don't see why the Jaguar E-Pace couldn't become a more aggressive animal.
The recipe is pretty simple and it's revealed in our rendering. As usual, the grille and all the air vents would receive a honeycomb mesh. The main grille would also sport a thick horizontal slat and a "SVR" badge, while the side intakes would be bigger and sport a slightly different shape. The lower vent would also grow in size, as well get a large splitter, likely made from carbon fiber. A vented hood with carbon inserts would round out the front fascia.
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Interior
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Review, Specs and Release Date, In recent years it became very clear that automakers are moving toward cleaner, simpler, and uncluttered interior layout, and the Jaguar E-Pace is one of the best examples out there. The two-tier dash is smooth and clean on the passenger side, while the wide center stack is organized to be as used friendly as possible. We have the A/C vents to finish everything, the large screen below, and all the control placed between the display and the gear shifter. It doesn't get easier than that.
The three-spoke steering wheels also includes a bunch of controls, while the digital instrument cluster provides access to all the vital data. In any case, while simple, the dash is in no way, shape or form poor. There's contrast stitching, leather, and other soft surfaces. After all, it's a premium vehicle we're talking about. The same goes for the door panels and the seats, which provide some bolstering even in their base configuration. Speaking of which, the 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster should be standard, to run with the large, 10-inch Touch Pro interface in the center stack. It remains to be seen whether the TFT head-up display will be standard on this model, however you'll definitely get a premium sound system at no additional cost. Wi-Fi hotspot, 12-volt charging ports, and numerous USB ports are also on the table.
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Engine
The 2019 Jaguar E-Pace Review, Specs and Release Date is already a solid crossover in the performance department. Available with diesel engines rated at 147, 177, and 236 horsepower and gasoline mills with either 245 and 295 horses, it already has everything it needs to give the competition a run for their money. 2019 BMW X4 Redesign and Changes. These impressive outputs come from Jaguar's relatively new 2.0-liter four-cylinder powerplants, which are quite versatile based on those figures.
I guess it's safe to assume that the gasoline four-pot could be pushed beyond the 300-horsepower mark with bigger turbos, yet this may impact reliability. As a result, I think that Jagur will take a safer route and use the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 from the E-Type and Jaguar E-Pace. The least powerful unit is rated at 340 horsepower, which would be great for the E-Pace, yet the gap between the range-topping non-SVR model would be a tad too small. Then there's the 380-horsepower variant that seems just right for the activity. Of course, fitting the V-6 under the hood might be tricky, yet it's definitely doable.
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Release Date and Price
2019 Jaguar E-Pace Review, Specs and Release Date, Pricing information is obviously not available, yet we do know that the base Jaguar E-Pace retails from $38,600, while the range-topping model will come in at $53,100. As a result, it's safe to assume that the SVR will cost at least $60,000. That's a hefty premium of at least $10,000 over the Mercedes-AMG GLA45, however you need to keep in mind that the Jaguar E-Pace SVR will be sold in limited numbers. As we very well know, exclusivity comes at a cost.


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As recent grads begin to enter the workforce, many are neglecting to negotiate salary requirements. Although it may seem intimidating, new grads should think about asking for more money upon their first job offer. Kavaliro's Kelly Babb was recently on FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to share some tips on how to go about asking for more. Check out these top steps on how to approach it the right way.
Step One: Know the Facts
It is important to know how much you want to make at your new job. However, it's more important to know how much you are worth. Be sure to research this by looking up salary ranges for your area and your position. Check out Kavaliro's Employment Guide or Glassdoor – these resources offer plenty of guidance for research. If possible, know the ranges of pay each company offers.
Step Two: Time Your Request Perfectly
Be sure to resist the urge to talk about the salary and benefits during the interview process. It can leave a negative impression with the interviewer. Instead, show your value during your time with them. If you are asked about what kind of salary you are looking to make, show what you know by offering the market salary range found in your research.
Step Three: Look At the Entire Package
Remember, salary is not everything. There is a lot more to a job than the money you are going to make. There are the regular benefits like insurance, 401k contributions and vacation time. Also think about the kind of skills you might learn by working for this company. Realize this job may have the potential to impact your future career. Choosing a first job right after college is likely just the beginning of a long career in that industry. That being said, have enough time to think everything through.
Step Four: Remember it's a Negotiation, Not a Battle
If you are at the point of a salary negotiation, it's because both you and the employer are interested in moving forward. You do not need to make it into a fight. You both want the same thing, just figure out the terms to make it happen. Present what it is you are looking for and give them the chance to respond. This is best done in-person so that nothing gets lost in translation.
Remember that even if you are fresh out of school, you are still of value to companies looking for fresh and determined employees. While you might be of value to these companies, keep in mind you still have a lot to learn. If you can keep your confidence between those two things, companies will be more likely to meet your expectations.
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Clarion Resort Hotel hosts 31st annual banquet; 14 instructors were nominated
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer
(April 5, 2018) The Worcester County Teacher of the Year will be unveiled Friday during the 31st annual banquet inside the crystal ballroom at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City.
"Each Teacher of the Year [program] is a special occasion because it allows our entire school system to come together and honor the incredible work our educators do every day," said Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of the event and spokesperson for Worcester County schools.
Teachers are nominated each year through a ballot process by a student, parent, colleague, administrator or community member.
"We kick off nominations during American Education Week every November, and anyone is invited to nominate a teacher of their choosing," Sterrs said.
The 14 candidates represent each school in the county and seven judges were responsible for reviewing each teacher's portfolio. Representatives from local colleges and universities in addition to a public official, current teacher and retired school supervisor were among the judges this year.
"Both the portfolio and the questions asked during the interview process are crafted based on the Worcester County and Maryland State Teacher of the Year applications," Sterrs said.
The educator who receives the highest combined score on their portfolios and interviews wins the Worcester County Teacher of the Year title and advances to the state competition.
"The county Teacher of the Year becomes an ambassador representing all of the outstanding teachers of Worcester County," Sterrs said. "The winner will represent Worcester County in the state level Teacher of the Year program as well as be a keynote speaker at a number of county events."
After county awards are presented, the 24 teachers, representing each of the school systems in Maryland, will have their portfolios judged and the field is narrowed down to seven finalists.
Next, interviews will be conducted in the competition for Maryland Teacher of the Year and the top teacher will be unveiled in October during a gala.
"[Worcester County Teacher of the Year] will also have the opportunity to participate in the incredible year-long program of events that the Maryland State Department of Education offers," Sterrs said. "MSDE will hold its annual Teacher of the Year gala on Oct. 12. They will announce the state-level winner at that time."
Worcester County earned the state title once, in 2007, when seventh grade English Language Arts teacher, Michelle Hammond, of Stephen Decatur Middle School, took home the honor.
Last year, Worcester Technical High School precalculus and dual enrollment mathematics teacher, Julia Hill, was named Worcester County Teacher of the Year. Following tradition, she will be the keynote speaker at the banquet on Friday.
"We are proud to continue our year-long celebration that 'We Are Worcester,'" Sterrs said.
"Being a part of our Worcester County team is a point of pride that we all share, and this banquet is a great opportunity to celebrate that pride."
The banquet honors current teachers while also providing a reunion for retired teachers, who return each year to the ceremony, which began in 1988. There are 31 local sponsors this year, who provide gifts and donations to the event, winner and 14 nominated teachers.
"I am overwhelmed by the level of generosity and support our sponsors show for this recognition program each year. It is truly remarkable," Sterrs said.
The 2018 Worcester County Teacher of the Year candidates are:
- Brian Cook, Pocomoke Middle School: Cook earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication from Bethany College in West Virginia, in addition to master's and doctorate degrees in educational leadership from Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Cook is in his 10th year of teaching sixth grade English Language Arts at Pocomoke Middle School.
He believes building positive teacher-student-parent relationships is instrumental for students to be successful and strives to build an innovative environment with authentic learning opportunities.
He serves as a Salisbury University adjunct professor and coaches cross country at Pocomoke High School in addition to being a Young Authors' contest chairperson, a 100-Home Visit advocate, and organizer for the EduDrone afterschool program.
- Caitlin Evans, Worcester Technical High School: Evans is a graduate of Pocomoke High School and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where she earned her bachelor of science degree in hotel and restaurant management.
Evans is in her sixth year of teaching the hospitality and tourism management program as well as the baking and pastry program at Worcester Technical High School.
She believes that building personal relationships and fostering a culture of learning is key to student successes.
Evans serves on multiple boards for local colleges and universities, spearheads various fundraisers and community outreach initiatives at Worcester Technical High School and is a local business owner.
- Kristie Fogle, Ocean City Elementary School: Fogle earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Salisbury University and a master's degree in elementary reading and literacy from Walden University after graduating from Stephen Decatur High School.
Fogle has been teaching since 2009 and is currently a second grade teacher at Ocean City Elementary. She believes high expectations, routines and communication are key to a successful classroom, however, love, respect and trust help students soar.
Fogle is a mentor to new teachers to the county, is a member of her school improvement teach and the early literacy committee.
- Karen Holland, Cedar Chapel Special School: Holland attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Wilmington University, earning a bachelor of science degree in special education and an education in elementary school counseling master's degree after graduating from Stephen Decatur High School.
Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the Worcester County Education Foundation.
She believes that building a positive relationship is key to awakening students' potential, and at the core of every instructional experience is her high expectations and never-ending push to move students forward by modeling a positive perspective with the entire learning community.
- Rebecca Johnson, Showell Elementary School: Johnson has an education certification from Virginia Wesleyan College and a reading literacy master's degree from Wilmington University.
Teaching for 21 years, 17 in Worcester County, she has been a third grade teacher for the majority of her career.
Johnson believes building student and teacher relationships are the most important part of teaching. It is her hope by building strong and positive relationships, her students will be motivated and engaged with their learning every day.
At Showell Elementary, Johnson is a writer's workshop lead teacher and teacher mentor.
- Michele Kosin, Snow Hill High School: Kosin has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland, a master's in technology education and a post-baccalaureate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) secondary education from California University.
In her eighth year at Snow Hill High School, Kosin teaches physics and engineering technology in addition to facilitating the engineering club. Kosin enjoys creating a stimulating and interactive learning environment.
Kosin is the co-author of the advanced design applications and engineering design curriculum, which is currently taught in 17 states.
As a participant in 29 STEM community outreach programs, she has received 18 STEM grants and won the prestigious Woodie Flowers FIRST Robotics award.
- Theresa Olenchick, Pocomoke Elementary School: Olenchick has bachelor of science degrees in early childhood and elementary education from Salisbury University in addition to a master's degree in English speakers of other languages from Concordia University.
In her eighth year of teaching, Olenchick is currently a kindergarten teacher at Pocomoke Elementary School.
Olenchick believes that a child's first school experience is crucial in igniting a lifelong passion for learning and makes sure to help foster a positive classroom community with engaging, student-centered lessons.
In addition, Olenchick mentor's new teachers and student interns in addition to participating as a teacher leader within the school improvement team, and facilitates afterschool student academy sessions.
- Jaimie Ridgely, Stephen Decatur Middle School: Ridgely, a national board-certified teacher in her 16th year, teaches a developmental reading and a writing-intensive literacy enrichment course at Stephen Decatur Middle School.
Ridgely earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education, a master's in curriculum and instruction and is currently pursuing her doctorate in literacy at Salisbury University.
She encourages self-efficacy and fosters a love of literacy in addition to adding humor, community, authenticity and joy to her student-centered classroom.
Ridgely coaches students through writing and oratorical contests locally, regionally, and nationally. In addition, she mentors new teachers, is an Eastern Shore writing project teacher consultant and writing-camp instructor. This June, she'll present her research on writing in England.
- Damien Sanzotti, Berlin Intermediate School: Sanzotti has a bachelor of arts degree in physical education with a minor in psychology from Bethany College. Currently, he is finishing up his master's degree in school counseling and will graduate in May from Wilmington University.
In his tenth year at Berlin Intermediate School, Sanzotti teaches physical education to fourth, fifth and sixth graders.
Sanzotti is passionate about educating and encouraging his students to live a healthy lifestyle, and promoting lifelong physical activities that interest each student.
He is a mentor to university interns, a health and wellness coordinator for Berlin Intermediate School, a member of the physical education curriculum revision team, a sergeant with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, and a coach for the Ocean Pines swim team.
- Beth Shockley-Lynch, Snow Hill Elementary School: Shockley-Lynch graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in education from Elon University and summa cum laude with a master's of education in curriculum, instruction and assessment from Walden University. She is also a graduate of Snow Hill High School.
Shockley-Lynch has been teaching for 29 years and believes students are more likely to make connections to abstract concepts when given the opportunity to experience hands-on learning.
She is a mentor teacher for university interns and the co-site coordinator for Salisbury University. Shockley-Lynch is also the current president of the Worcester County Teachers Association.
- Donna Socha, Buckingham Elementary School: Socha has a bachelor of arts degree from Elon College in addition to a bachelor of science in early childhood education and a master's of science in reading from Longwood College.
Teaching for 30 years, 18 in Worcester County, she is currently a second grade teacher at Buckingham Elementary School.
She believes if children are actively engaged in a lesson, they will be motivated to learn. Her positive attitude and active learning environment, coupled with high expectations, creates a successful environment.
Socha is a member of the math team, TCI lead teacher, green school committee and faculty council.
- Joseph Stigler, Stephen Decatur High School: Stigler has taught mathematics for seven years at Stephen Decatur High School after earning a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Salisbury University and a master's of science in educational leadership from Towson University. Stigler is also a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School.
He strives to create a positive learning environment with high expectations and levels of engagement for all students.
Stigler is the varsity cross country and track coach at Stephen Decatur High School, a member of the Worcester County Education Advisory Committee, Worcester County Professional Development Task Force and Maryland State Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Committee.
- Emily Taylor, Snow Hill Middle School: Taylor has taught fifth grade at Snow Hill Middle School for the past six years after earning her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Towson University.
Currently, she is finishing up her master's degree in curriculum and instruction and will graduate in May from Salisbury University. She is also a Stephen Decatur High School graduate.
Taylor strives to create an environment that fosters learning through collaboration and real-world projects and believes that the foundation of a successful classroom relies on positive student relationships.
She serves on the Worcester County Public Schools ELA committee, is a leader for her school improvement team, a new teacher mentor, and Salisbury University mentor teacher.
- Alexandra Tobiassen, Pocomoke High School: Tobiassen earned a bachelor of fine arts in visual arts with a printmaking focus from Frostburg State University and a master's degree in school leadership from Salisbury University after graduating from Pocomoke High School.
Tobiassen has taught many levels of art classes throughout her nine years in Worcester County, and follows the career path of her father, William Buchanan, a former chair of the art department at Pocomoke High School.
She embraces creativity, self-expression and personal choice in her classroom.
Tobiassen also supports many other aspects of the school community by coaching, leading professional development, teaching after school, organizing wellness initiatives and planning graduation.


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South America, Peru, Cordillera Blanca, Quitaraju
Quitaraju. Our expedition was made up of Bart Sloof, Rudolf Trouw, Bert Maas, Louis Berger, Jan Warnaars and me. From Base Camp in the Quebrada Santa Cruz, we had two objectives: Alpamayo via the north ridge and Quitaraju. We divided into two groups, one trying to find a route from the Quebrada Santa Cruz via the 17,000-foot col at the end of the east ridge of Alpamayo to reach the north ridge. It proved to be easily attainable. The other group reconnoitered the col west of Quitaraju but found it would involve too great risks to reach the plateau below Quitaraju's north face. We then decided on the col between Alpamayo and Quitaraju and camped at 15,750 feet near the end of the glacier. Without many problems we crossed the pass at 18,375 feet and pitched Camp II on the plateau at 18,000 feet. After a day of reconnaissance, on June 17 we attained the west ridge and the entire group with the Peruvian Donato Solano reached Quitaraju's summit. Two days later some of us were camped with four days' food near the north ridge of Alpamayo, but a change in weather forced us to give up our plans.
Peter van Lookern Campagne, Koninklijke Nederlandse Alpen Vereniging