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Q: C# Webbrowser open with Default browser always open with IE, how to open with Defalut browser,like firefox or chrome

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Go to solution explorer -> right click on project -> select Browse with
it will open a Browse with window, having a list of available browser in your pc
select it to browse or make selected browser as default browser.

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EDIT: Never mind, this won't work well. It will open the link the mouse is over instead on the one the user actually clicks (if they use the keyboard to click) and it is a huge security risk.


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Police Raises Alarm over Increased Youth Restiveness in Taraba
By Editor / June 29, 2021
…Directs DPOs to Monitor Social Gatherings Across the State Taraba state police command has raised the alarm over an upsurge…
…Directs DPOs to Monitor Social Gatherings Across the State
Taraba state police command has raised the alarm over an upsurge of the destruction of lives and properties by restive youths.
Spokesman of the police command, DSP David Misal, raised the alarm in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement revealed that most of the attacks occurred during birthday parties/social gatherings by youth groups.
DSP Misal also warned that the attacks are unbecoming and called on parents to monitor their wards.
According to Misal, "The attention of the Taraba State Police Command has been drawn to the incessant get together party attacks among youths in various locations in the State.
"Information at the disposal of the Command has it that most of the attacks occurred during birthday parties/social gathering among various youth groups and most often resulting to serious injuries, destruction of public property or lost of lives.
"Arms such as knives, cutlasses, machetes and other dangerous weapons were peddled into the event grounds to cause mayhem.
"Most of the gatherings are done without seeking for Police clearance nor security coverage.
"Such attacks has been causing panic and apprehension among the residents of the State.
"In as much as the Nigeria constitutions guaranteed freedom of peaceful assembly, it should be noted that breach of the provision of the constitution as its concerns peaceful conduct of any assembly is a crime and dangerous to peaceful co-existence.
"In view of the above, and in order to guarantee public safety, the Commissioner of Police directed all Area Commanders, DPO's to monitor all social gatherings, such as birth day parties, naming ceremonies etc and where necessary stop any party if noticed that such event may cause breach of public peace.
"It's also advisable that general public should apply for Police protection during such occasions.
Parents/ guardians are enjoin to monitor the activities of their wards, as the Command is working assiduously to ensure a crime free Taraba State. "

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Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient
June 1, 2021 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City.
(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 – EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama)
The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and visitor in their pursuit of pleasure – where life could be more interesting and exceptionally unique.
In The Pearl of the Orient
The Philippines is an archipelago known as the "Pearl of Oriental Beauty and Enchantment" because of its rare scenic views and diversity of tourist attractions. The country consists of more than 7,000 islands and islets; it is located off the southeast coast of the Asian continent. It has three principal islands: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippines have a total land area of 116,000 sq. miles; its neighbors are Taiwan to the north, Hong Kong to the northwest, Brunei and Malaysia to the southwest and Vietnam to the west. It lies within the Pacific basin and features a tropical climate. Rainy season normally occurs from June to December. Summer starts in January, but without a doubt the months of March and April are the warmest.
The country has a rich diversity of mountains, caves, rivers and lakes. There are three large mountain ranges in the Luzon area. Its highest peak is Caraballo Del Sur, located at the intersection of the boundaries of Ilocos Norte, Abra and Cagayan Valley provinces. The largest river system is in the Mindanao region – known as the "Rio Grande de Mindanao".
Volcanoes and waterfalls, on the other hand, are the most popular attractions in the Philippines. The Iraya in Batanes Island, Taal in Batangas, Banahaw in Quezon Province, Mayon in Albay (having the perfect cone), Hibok-Hibok in Camiguin Island, Apo in Davao province and the Makaturing in Lanao are the most famous Philippine volcanoes. Taal Volcano is recorded as the smallest volcano in the world, situated in the southern part of Luzon.
Banaue Rice Terraces.
Another fascinating place is the amazing Banaue Rice Terraces in the Cordillera Administrative region. These contour-plowed and carved rice terraces are situated on the mountainsides of Banaue and form a natural set of stairs. The terraces are exceptional and are called the 8th wonder of the world.
Beach resorts are famous in the Philippines: the resorts of Dos Palmas in Palawan, Dakak in Dapitan, the Camiguin islands, Pearl Farm in Samal Island, Cebu Island, Boracay Beach in Aklan, Negros Oriental and those in Bohol Island are some of the favorites of foreign tourists.
There are, indeed, countless places I have visited during my prior travels in the Philippines. One of the places that is most memorable to me is the city of Baguio in the Cordillera Administrative Region. It is situated on the highly-elevated provinces of northern Luzon. It is said to be the "Summer Capital" of the Philippines due to its distinctly cold climate. Baguio City is a far distance from the city of Manila (capital of the Philippines). Estimated travel time from Manila is 6–7 hours by land.
There are of course considerable numbers of historical landmarks in the Philippines because of the long period of colonization. Beginning with the Spanish in the 16th century up until it became a dependent state of the United States in the late 19th century. On July 4, 1946 the Philippines achieved full independence. The Philippines are unique, but are largely ignored by its Asian brothers because of its intimate ties with the west. It is the only nation in Asia that is predominantly Catholic.
Splendor of Negros Oriental
In the late afternoon of 17th July, I set an itinerary that began at the seaport of Dumaguete City (the Capital of Negros Oriental Province). It is a Philippine isle situated in the Central Visayas region near the islands of Cebu and Siquijor. It took me 5 hours before reaching my intended destination as the ship navigated the open seas of northwestern Mindanao, which was my port of origin. I was a total stranger in this city for it was my first visit.
From the days I spent in Dumaguete, I was able to visit many small towns and most of the popular spots on Negros Oriental isle. Traveling with me was my friend Sheila, who is a longtime resident of Dumaguete, and who made all my sightseeing excursions possible.
One of the historical landmarks in Dumaguete that I visited was St. Paul's University, the first St. Paul's University in the Philippines. It was built by seven French sisters who first set foot on the boulevard of Dumaguete in 1904. The statue of the Seven French Sisters is conspicuously emblazoned along the seaport of the city.
Another prominent site is Silliman University founded by the Americans in 1901. It is one of the pre-eminent international schools in the Philippines with mostly South Korean and Iranian students studying English. Silliman Hall is adjacent to the seaport and is the first building built by the Americans in 1901.
Seaport of Dumaguete City.
Attractive vacation spots in Negros Oriental include the Sea Forest Resort & Restaurant in Sibulan; the Forest Camp Resort in Valencia; and the Santa Monica Beach Resort in Banilad, Dumaguete City. They are among the most popular tourist spots visited by foreigners. Forest Camp Resort is very far from Dumaguete, and is situated on the elevated plateau of southern Negros Oriental. Thus, several Koreans, Americans, Japanese and some European guests stay in this resort because of its humid temperature and natural flowing waters.
Underneath the azure waters of Santa Monica Beach Resort lies a collection of diverse coral reef and fish species. Other interesting views include Lake Nailig and the Twin Falls located at the apex of Mt. Talinis in the province of Negros Oriental.
Dumaguete has an active nightlife. There are numbers of celebrated night-time pubs to hang-out in, and they seem free from harm. Seeking a peaceful place to stay is indeed the best way to have a pleasurable vacation. Many foreigners have found their home in Dumaguete as this is one of the safest places to live in the Philippines.
"Author thanks Grace Sheila of Dumaguete City for the conclusion of this article."
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Awesome article about "Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient"
In the Philippines, you can find and buy pearl anywhere, but what are the things you need to consider?
I just want to share the 3 KEY FACTORS to consider to find the perfect set of pearls.
1. Your budget
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'If you don't marry who you're told to, you're considered an apostate,' former member tells polygamy trial
Daphne Bramham, Postmedia News
CRANBROOK, B.C. — Rachel Jeffs was in Grade 7 when she refused to comb her hair the way her father decreed. It was a small rebellion, but within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, it got her expelled from school for most of that year.
Of course, her father wasn't just any FLDS member. Warren Jeffs was the principal of the church's Alta Academy and, a few years later, became the polygamist sect's prophet. Jeffs, 60, is serving a sentence of life plus 20 years in a Texas prison for sexually assaulting two child "brides."
Rachel Jeffs was testifying in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday at the trial of three parents from Bountiful, B.C., accused of having taken their daughters, then aged 13 and 15, to the United States to become wives in plural marriages.
Brandon James Blackmore, Emily Gail Blackmore and James Marion Oler each face a maximum of 10 years in prison if they are convicted.
At the time Warren Jeffs married the 13-year-old Blackmore daughter from Bountiful in 2004, he was already being sought by both state police and the FBI for sexually abusing minors. By 2006, he was on the FBI's most wanted list.
Now 32 and a mother of five, Rachel Jeffs left the FLDS in January 2015. She identified the Blackmore girl in photos. She saw her "almost every day" when they both lived at one of her father's "places of refuge" in Pringle, South Dakota.
Obedience, she testified, was the first law of heaven and of the church.
"The most important thing was to obey the prophet and your priesthood head," she said. For girls and women that meant obeying their fathers and husbands; for men, it was the prophet.
At 18, Rachel Jeffs married 25-year-old Richard Steed Allred, who already had two wives.
"My father told me I was supposed to marry Richard, so the next day I married him," she said. "If you don't marry who you're told to, you're considered an apostate."
Being an apostate means leaving the community and breaking all contact with family and friends.
Another witness provided another example of blind obedience.
Esther Palmer admitted Monday to having lied to RCMP in 2008. She was a midwife in Bountiful and when RCMP asked whether any girls under 18 had had babies in the previous two years, Palmer said there were none. There was one.
That mother was the 16-year-old American who James Oler had married the same day as Warren Jeffs married the Blackmores' 13-year-old daughter.
"At the time, I very much believed the religion and what they were telling me," Palmer told Justice Paul Pearlman. "I was afraid of the consequences if I didn't go along with covering up for my brother.
"What we'd been taught is that you obeyed God's laws, not necessarily the laws of the land. I felt I was doing what God wanted me to do … cover up for my brother."
(Palmer left Bountiful in 2012 when she was declared unworthy. Five of her nine children remained behind, including the daughter who came to court Monday wearing a grey, pioneer-style dress and the braided and swooped hairstyle that his daughter rebelled against nearly two decades ago.)
Palmer's brother, James Oler, will go to trial next year on one count of polygamy. But he has not been charged with anything related either to his 2004 marriage to the American teen or the subsequent birth of their child while she was still a minor.
Oler raised no objection to his sister's testimony. He has chosen not to have legal representation and has sat passively throughout the proceedings.
Because neither Oler nor Gail Blackmore has a lawyer, the judge appointed an amicus as a counter-balance to the Crown's submission. So, it was left to the amicus, Joe Doyle, to object to Palmer's statement being admitted.
The judge, who is hearing the case without a jury, agreed and ruled that Palmer's evidence had a "potentially prejudicial effect" on Oler. For that reason, Pearlman said he intended to disregard it.
The trial continues Tuesday when Brandon Seth Blackmore is scheduled to testify. The son of Brandon James and Gail, he was married in Colorado City, Az. on the same day as his 13-year-old sister.
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601 West St Johns Avenue, Austin, TX 78752
Highland, Brentwood - Highland, Austin
Building in Highland
601 W St Johns Ave, Apt B1
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601 W St Johns Ave, Apt A7
Welcome to 601 West St Johns Avenue, a building located in Highland, Brentwood - Highland, Austin in Austin, TX. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1947. This is a single story building. In total, the building area is listed as 576.00 square feet. The depth of the property lot was measured at 1380 square feet and the front at 660 square feet. The building itself has 576.00 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but essentially heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 601 West St Johns Avenue is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible. The overall condition of the building is considered to be average.
Moving on to what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. Are you a fan of fireplaces? Sadly, this property has none. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
601 West St Johns Avenue was most recently sold on Jun 14, 2021 for $1,143,800. The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $230,000. In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $79,003. In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $309,003. This may be less relevant information, but according to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $308,982. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $230,000. The building was last assessed in 2021.
Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Highland area have a median price of $1,735. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $1,525. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $2,244. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 701. That means that the median price per sqft is around $28. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $24. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $32. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:
- There are currently a total of 4 studio listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,153. That's $32.26 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 20 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,568. That's $28.46 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 16 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,218. That's $25.29 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 4 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,300. That's $21.53 price per sqft.
- There are currently no four bedroom listings being advertised in the area.
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601 West St Johns Avenue is located in 78752. There are 19,902 people living here. There are 7,663 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 3.59 people. According to the census, 75% are currently renting while 25% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 30.7 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 55% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 71%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $38,363. Most folks will commute by car for around 25.0 minutes. Finally, we know that 22% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 21% and 9% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.
Moving on to the county level. Travis County, Texas has a population of 1,148,176 people. Based on census records, there are 437,831 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.3 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 33.3 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 31% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 48% rent while 52% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 17% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 30% have a Bachelor's degree and 17% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 68.4%. Those employed, have a median income of $64,422.
Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Austin, TX Urban Area. The urban area is home to 1,539,746 people. A total of 567,769 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.36 people. About 17% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 29% have their Bachelor's and 16% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 29% of the population. Speaking of your commute, 68.2% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $67,435 per year. The median population age has been listed at 33.4 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 45% of the population while homeowners are at about 55% of the population.
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Corpse was apparently cut to fit coffin
ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) -- James Hines was a giant - a 6-foot-7, 300-pound preacher and funk musician so big that after he died in 2004, a macabre rumor began circulating in this small town that the undertaker had to cut off his legs to fit him in the coffin.
This week, after years of whispers, Hines' body was exhumed, and the gruesome story appeared to be all too true.
The coroner's office said only that it had found "undesirable evidence," and a criminal investigation has been opened. But Hines' widow said investigators told her that his legs had been cut off between the ankle and calf, and his feet had been placed inside the casket.
"It's just like pulling the scab off an old sore. I was kind of like smoothing things out. But now it's like starting all over again," Ann Hines said Thursday, two days after investigators pulled the casket from the ground, lifted the lid, photographed the contents and returned it to the earth, all without leaving the graveyard.
Under South Carolina law, destroying or desecrating human remains is punishable by one to 10 years in prison.
Reached this week, a man who identified himself as the owner of Cave Funeral Home, which handled the funeral, declined to comment.
The allegations were so startling that funeral directors around the country are talking about the case.
"You hear old wives' tales about this around the turn of the century, but, no, this was a shock to me," said Doggett Whitaker, a past president of the National Funeral Directors Association.
Ann Hines said that she and her family went to the funeral home after her husband's death to make the final arrangements, and she picked out a standard-size casket. At the funeral, only the top half of the lid was open, showing Hines from the chest up, she said. She said nobody ever suggested a bigger box.
Funeral directors sometimes pull up the knees or shift the padding in the coffin to make sure the body fits. But the best solution is usually a longer casket, Whitaker said, adding: "Just being upfront and honest with the family is the best path to take."
He said bodies are usually measured and families told where a corpse's head will rest in the casket. Longer caskets are routinely manufactured, though they cost more than standard ones.
Duffie Stone, the county prosecutor, would not comment on the investigation.
Around town, Hines was an unforgettable figure, and not just because of his size. An albino black man, he performed for decades as a soul and funk guitarist.
His group, J. Hines and the Boys, never hit it big but filled clubs and auditoriums in the Southeast, and small radio stations played some of its recordings, including "Funky Funk" and "Can't Think of Nothing (Blank Mind)."
He gave up what he called his instrument of sin when he found God in the early 1990s. But his pastor had heard Hines' recordings and, convinced that Hines should share his gift, took him to buy a new guitar.
Eventually, Hines became a minister in Allendale, about 75 miles southwest of the capital, Columbia. He played his guitar during services at the church he built and on a nearby Christian radio station until his death from skin cancer at 60.
At his funeral, several people, including one of Hines' five children, said the casket looked too small. Hines was about 79 inches tall in his bare feet, according to his family.
The interior length of a standard coffin is about 80 inches but can vary by a few inches, depending on the padding, the thickness of the walls and other features, said Scott Jones, chief executive of Service Casket Co., a casket distributor in Columbus, Ga.
After the funeral, the rumors began - started, some say, by a former funeral home worker - and it seemed as if all 3,700 people in town were talking about the burial.
Ann Hines said she threatened to sue Cave Funeral Home and the business agreed to settle out of court as long as she did not tell anyone how much she received. She said workers at the funeral home never told her exactly what happened. She said she accepted the deal and tried to forget about the whole thing and stop wondering why nobody even apologized.
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Oram retires from test cricket
WELLINGTON: New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram will retire from test cricket but plans to continue playing shorter forms of the game.
"This decision has been a very tough one and has not been made without careful consideration and discussion with those closest to me," Oram said Tuesday. "The last few years have shown that my body cannot handle the strains and stresses that come with being an allrounder, playing all three formats for up to 10 months a year.
"For the sake of longevity I have had to make a decision that will decrease my workload, so I can concentrate all my efforts on the shorter forms of the game."
Oram, 31, was forced to return home from the recent Champions Trophy limited-overs tournament in South Africa without playing a match because of a hamstring strain, the latest in a long series of injuries which has hampered his career.
The Dominion-Post reported Monday that Oram was "devastated" by the latest setback and had decided to give up tests in the hope of extending his career, particularly to continue playing in the Indian Premier League.
Oram scored five centuries and averaged 36 in 33 tests for New Zealand and took 60 test wickets at 33.05.
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How can anyone SAY that?!?!
That stuff is aweful!!! And rings WAY to close to home!
One of my best friends is openly non-Christain and was Wiccan at the time she switched to my school a couple of years ago. All the kids in here class ostricized her, refused to talk to her at all, yelled absenities at her, and I know if they hadn't been so terrified she'd turn them into "anything unnatural" they'd have gotten physical She still has it rough now, although that's kinda because she going through a really clean version of a Satanist phase...but you get mt point.
Those quotes are scarily familar.
Seriously, I never ask how anyone can say that stuff, I just try not to be suprised any more at human depravity.
I just sit back and let it be, and when people like that talk to me...I smile and nod.


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Police: Crofton man planned mass shooting, called himself 'joker'
By By Tricia Bishop, Andrea F. Siegel and Erin Cox and The Baltimore Sun
Guns seized in raid. (Courtesy Prince George's County Police/Twitter)
A Crofton man who owned a cache of weapons repeatedly threatened to "blow everybody up" at his former workplace and declared himself a "joker," police said, in what authorities believe is a reference to last week's mass killings during a midnight screening of"The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo.
Neil Edwin Prescott, 28, was taken into custody at his apartment early Friday and transferred to Anne Arundel Medical Center for an emergency psychiatric evaluation, Prince George's County police said. He has not been charged with a crime, and the investigation is continuing.
Police said Saturday that Prescott has now been hospitalized, and could be there for a week. No charges are expected during the time he is being treated.
"I truly believe we saved people from being harmed," said Anne Arundel County police Chief James Teare Sr.
Officers said they found two dozen firearms — including shotguns, a tactical rifle and handguns — along with accessories and several thousand rounds of ammunition at Prescott's apartment on the 1600 block of Parkridge Circle during a search Friday. He had registered at least 13 of the guns, according to court documents. At an earlier visit, police said he had been wearing a T-shirt that read "Guns don't kill people, I do."
According to an application for the search warrant, Prescott called his former supervisor, Gary Crofoot, at mail services supplier Pitney Bowes in Capitol Heights on Monday and repeatedly said, "I am a joker. I'm going to load my guns."
He also said he wanted to "see the supervisor's brain splatter all over the sidewalk," the search warrant application says. Police confirmed that there was animosity between the two men but said the threat was directed toward "everybody."
Crofoot, who alerted police to the statements, declined to comment Friday when reached via cellphone.
The Batman allusion led police to fear a copycat killing modeled on the Aurora shooting, in which 12 people were killed and 58 wounded. The man accused in those shootings, James Holmes, had his hair dyed reddish-orange and called himself the Joker, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly has said.
"In light of what's recently happened, it's fairly obvious and that's how we took it," Prince George's County police Chief Mark Magaw said during a news conference Friday.
"We can't measure what was prevented here," he said, but added that a "violent episode" was likely avoided.
Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela D. Alsobrooks praised the cooperation among authorities.
"Law enforcement is all about preventing loss of life," she said in a statement. "Today's efforts are an example of the many ways we work collectively to keep our citizens safe."
Prescott has no criminal record in Maryland, according to an online court database. His only infraction was a traffic stop in 2007. He was accused of driving a 2001 Volkswagen at a speed of 42 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone on Crofton Parkway and given probation before judgment. He was described as being 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 270 pounds at the time.
Research shows that many atypical violent crimes covered extensively by the media attract copycats, said Dr. James McGee, retired chief of psychology at the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital and former chief psychologist of the Baltimore County Police Department.
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"There are a lot of people out there who are thinking about doing something," said McGee, who is not involved in the Crofton case.
When police first went to Prescott's home Thursday, he told them — through a closed door — that he had a firearm, according to police. Police said they instructed him to drop his weapon and come out, which he did, wearing the gun T-shirt. Based on his appearance and conversations with him, police said, they sought approval for the emergency evaluation and the search warrant, which they executed the next day.
Prescott had either recently been fired from his position working for a Pitney Bowes subcontractor or was in the process of being fired, according to police records.
Pitney Bowes spokeswoman Carol Wallace said in an emailed statement that Prescott had not been on company property for more than four months. He had raised alarms at the company before, she wrote.
"We have clear security protocol, and when we had concerns about this individual, we contacted authorities," Wallace wrote. She declined to answer questions, and employees at the Capitol Heights location refused to discuss Prescott or his alleged threats.
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Prescott's apartment is about 20 minutes away from that office, on the third floor of a large complex midway between Baltimore and D.C. No one answered the door at his home or any surrounding apartments before a security team asked reporters to leave the property.
At a 7-Eleven store nearby, Cortae Savoy, 18, said he lived in the same apartment building as Prescott but didn't know him. The allegations were unsettling, he said.
"It's going to keep my eyes open, that's for sure," Savoy said. "You most definitely don't know what's up someone's sleeve."
Calls to a couple identified as Prescott's parents were not returned Friday, and no one answered the door at their Parkton home.
A former neighbor who said she lived next door to Prescott's boyhood home in Catonsville described him as a shy teen.
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"He was always kind of quiet, I didn't really see him outside much," said Betty Conrades. She remembers that he used to get a lot of packages delivered.
Another former Catonsville neighbor, who lived across the street and asked that her name be withheld, said Prescott was an introvert who spent most of his time on the computer.
Both he and his sister were "very good kids," the woman said. "They were a very nice family."
Baltimore Sun reporter Jessica Anderson and the Associated Press contributed to this article.
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Prince George's County police are contacted by a supervisor at Pitney Bowes, who tells officers that Neil Edwin Prescott said in telephone calls, "I am a joker. I'm going to load my guns and blow everybody up." Police say Prescott either had been fired or was in the the process of being fired from his job.
Anne Arundel County officers visit Prescott's Crofton apartment. He responds to their knock on his door by saying he has a gun. They tell him to put the weapon down and come out. They interview him.
Having decided that Prescott might pose a danger, Prince George's County police obtain a judge's signature on requests for a psychiatric evaluation and a search warrant for his apartment.
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Officers, including a special operations team, return to Prescott's apartment. He comes out and is taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center.
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HomeNEWS"Our challenge is to be who we are in a distinctive way, so we've chosen a green, blobby thing" – Paper Plus' CEO
"Our challenge is to be who we are in a distinctive way, so we've chosen a green, blobby thing" – Paper Plus' CEO
by: Elly Strang
It's a crowded market within the books and stationery retail industry, so as one of the smaller players, you've got to stand out, Paper Plus CEO says. At Retail NZ's shop.kiwi event, he explained why the company decided to embark on a rebranding journey through a character he fondly referred to as a "green, blobby thing".rn
At the shop.kiwi event held on Tuesday, Shosanya, who has previously worked for Sainsburys in the UK and Life Pharmacy and The Warehouse in New Zealand, spoke of Paper Plus' journey to stand out in a competitive market.
Founded in 1983, Paper Plus' long-time slogan up until 2015 was "My books. My stationery. My store."
However, the slogan has become somewhat dated, and Shosanya was open in saying the company's product range isn't what makes them different or unique.
"If you think about the environment we operate in, we're up against some decent competitors," he says. "They're all bigger than us – Whitcoulls, Warehouse Stationery, Office Max. The reality is, we're all selling broadly the same gear, independent of what they say."
The way they decided to differientate from their competitors was through a rebrand, he says.
"Our challenge is to be who we are in a distinctive way, so we've chosen a green, blobby thing."
FCB was the agency behind Blurb, a rotund alien with a deep, seductive voice.
Blurb begun fronting Paper Plus' campaigns in April last year, a year after Shosanya joined the company.
Shosanya was tongue-in-cheek when referring to the bright-green brand ambassador.
He acknowledged the character caused a stir when the campaign launched, with many having an initial reaction of 'What the hell is that?'
"You will have any number of debates whether or not our character Blurb achieves that [representing the brand in a distinctive way]. We're testing that over time. But what we do know is that we can say things about our brand and things about our product that are broadly in line with what our competitors say, but we have a more meaningful way of making that stand out in customers' minds."
He also mentioned that Blurb helps with brand recall in a crowded market place.
"Part of the reason why blobby green things work is not the fact that people are going to run up to us and go, 'What a fantastic campaign!' I'm much more interested in them going, 'I remember that was you'."
He gave the example of USA Kmart's Ship my pants ad as another great example of building "mental availability".
"If you can say something interesting, that will pique people's curiosity and grab their attention."
Other examples he mentioned that are doing well in differentiating themselves were FCB cohorts Mitre 10 and Pak'n Save, with Shosanya jokingly calling Blurb a "fatter, bit less expensive" equivalent of Stickman.
"When I first saw [Pak'n Save's Stickman], I remember thinking to myself 'wow, that's fantastic'. These guys are about price and value. I know that campaign must've cost money. But actually, its got two colours, a stickman and one voice. That's clever."
The other opportunity for brands to stand out is through emotion, he says.
"What has been happening across the world, and the UK are leading in this space, is engaging people emotionally."
He said this is being dubbed the "cry and buy" technique, like John Lewis' latest ad, #TheManOnTheMoon, which had almost no product or price mentions.
"They say, 'We are John Lewis, and we are here for life's most important moments'. At Christmas they run a campaign and it's all about emotional engagement."
Farmers is heading down a similar route with its latest advert, he says, which didn't emphasise products and prices as heavily as before.
But he says this approach isn't just for the big companies with ample cash.
Paper Plus regards itself as a SME when compared to its competitors, and it's marketing itself on emotions.
"For those who are in challenging circumstances and you're up against competition who are great on price, like we are – we can't afford to battle them on a price point, but we can do a better job with emotion."
Paper Plus' new "tickle your imagination" slogan plays right into this, he says.
This echoes what head of planning at FCB David Thomason said last year about Blurb, and the revival of retailers appealing to shoppers' emotions.
"When you think back to the early days of retail, it's not a new idea to think there should be excitement," he said.
"It's almost like we've forgotten. People choose to buy on emotions, no matter what, so they should be excited about going to a shop."
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The factors shaping eCommerce in 2023; How to get ahead!
The current economic situation in the UK is a bit of a shambles, to say the least, and it's a difficult time for everyone. It's also a really tricky time for merchants who are planning their eCommerce strategy for 2023. To help, we've pulled together some of the top trends, statistics and straight-up practical advice so you can take on 2023 with confidence.
So, what's going to be affecting the industry next year?
Customer Service Will Be a Priority
Inflation Will Impact Online Spending
Sustainable Brands Will Succeed
Subscription Commerce Will Drive Revenue and Customer Loyalty
AI & AR Will Influence Customers
Customer service can be the only point of contact between a customer and an online retailer, so it needs to be a positive, memorable experience. Customers are also expecting a response 24/7, so you'll want to make sure that you're responding (at least with an automated response) at all times.
Customers want help quickly. Whether their issue is to do with a product, an existing order or a refund request, it's important to make their experience easy and efficient. 87% of consumers spend less money with brands that don't provide great customer service. Some even avoid the brand entirely. So if you're wanting customer loyalty in 2023, be sure to improve your customer support service (live chat, social media or by phone).
Consumers are already being more mindful about their purchases and will likely continue to do so in the new year. So how can you adapt to reassure customers that they still need what you offer?
There are two main things to consider: Flexible payment options and returns policies. For many consumers, both of these elements are key parts of the shopping process. Some might leave sites entirely if their preferred payment or return option isn't available.
It's proven that 67% of shoppers check the return policy before buying online. 62% would stop buying from a brand entirely if they have a poor return experience. However, there is some good news! 92% of consumers will purchase from you if the returns process is easy.
If your customers are hesitant to make certain payments up-front and would benefit from long-term payments, flexible payment options might also be a good, budget-friendly offering in 2023.
Top tip: Go hard or go home. If you're incorporating changes to your payment or returns policies, be sure to commit and deliver on them, as brands that don't fulfil their promises are likely to face a backlash from their customers.
The demand for 'greener' and more ethical products has been rising over the past 12 months. 52% of consumers say the pandemic made them value sustainability. Even with current financial pressures, we're seeing that customers are still willing to spend more with sustainable brands.
With this in mind, we expect more companies to adopt a more environmentally conscious mindset in 2023.
Some approaches to becoming more sustainable are:
Selling products that are created using sustainable materials
Opting for environmentally-friendly packaging materials
Making it easier for customers to recycle or reuse your products
There are some really creative ways that you can launch and promote these changes, so they're worth adding to your marketing strategy.
One way to drive revenue and retention in 2023 is to integrate subscription models into your commerce strategy. Almost 35% of weekly online shoppers use subscriptions and that figure is set to grow.
We've seen how automated purchases and 'subscribe and save' options have boomed in recent years, and customers will still be wanting the convenience in 2023.
This doesn't mean that merchants should eliminate all manual ordering, but by adding a subscription option at checkout, your customers get what they're after and you'll be more likely to get future revenue from that one buyer.
The Next Generation of Shoppers Will Change Everything
Have you factored Generation Alpha and Gen Z into your 2023 eCommerce strategy? Well, now's the time to do it. These younger generations are totally changing the game for online retailers. Not only are they unbelievably tech-savvy, they're also interacting with platforms in surprising ways.
The stats:
55% of Gen Z'ers use smartphones more than five hours each day, and 26% are on their phones 10+ hours daily
97% of Gen Zers use social media as their top source of shopping inspiration.
More than 40% of Gen Z would rather lose their wallets than their smartphones
So – retailers should be aware of the impact they can have on these 'always on' shoppers. A few ways to reach these audiences are through digital advertising, social media or content that utilises augmented reality.
What do Generation Alpha and Gen Z really expect from retailers?
The ability to shop on multiple platforms. While websites are still a must-have, these generations will want to make purchases on Instagram and other social commerce apps.
Information to be presented in a quick and easy way. These generations expect immediate answers and flexible options. Online retailers that can offer this will thrive.
To be able to research on their terms. Many prefer to use TikTok rather than Google as their go-to search engine. If you want them to be browsing and making purchase decisions, a TikTok strategy could be the best approach. This transition away from Google will change the game from an SEO perspective too!
Retailers should pay attention and integrate more customer research than ever if they want to attract these generations in 2023.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) are quickly becoming the driving force behind many advancements in eCommerce. With AI technology, retailers can offer personalised experiences that are tailored just right, while predicting market trends ahead of their customers.
AR, on the other hand, helps customers to visualise products and even try on or test items out without having to go in-store. It turns out that shoppers engage with these 3D images of products nearly 50% more than static ones!
There's also the Metaverse to consider! A mind-musher for many, the Metaverse is essentially just a computer-generated environment where consumers can interact with products and make purchases – just like in real life.
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Data analysis – Predict what customers might want next based on their previous shopping behaviour.
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Twenty Contenders made their way to Rutland for the final Open Meeting of the season. In recent years the fleet have shared the event with some other well established classes and this was no different with the Ospreys also racing. The usual travellers were there were but some notable absentees, due to various sports injuries including "Scuba" Dives and "Jammy" Jones. Stu Jones would have revelled in the light and fluky conditions, no doubt (had he bothered to turn up) adding another victory to increase his already unassailable lead in the travellers series.
The wind was non existent on Saturday with the forecast for less on Sunday the current World Champion (Simon "the mighty" Mussel) was looking forward to putting his considerable light wind skills to the test. A mention also has to go to Nick Noble (the Nob part of the team NobTag), who arrived straight from Italy with brand new Luca Bonezzi plastic boat, the competition was going to be fierce.
After an abandoned start sequence for the first attempt in race one in around 2 knots of breeze (and the constant moaning from Tommy Hooton all the way round "it's less than 5 knots lads" drifting irritatingly across the water all day!), the fleet got away at the second attempt. First round the windward mark could only have been the brand new boat of Nick Noble, with a group close behind containing Tony Brooks, Nick Grace and Gary Langdown. A short distance back a second group with Robert Angus, David Davies and Tony Cook. The wind dropped (and Tom Hooton's moaning increased), as the fleet drifted down towards mark 2. Roger White and Tim Holden took a flyer into the middle of the lake and for 5 minutes (!) looked like it may pay off, but it didn't.
Tony Brooks drifted into the lead as the wind gently came back to 2 knots, with Nick Noble second, Gary Langdown 3rd and Nick Grace 4th.
For a while it didn't look like the wind would settle enough for another race. But eventually (with god playing with Tommy Hooton's emotions, making him think it was all over), the breeze settled enough for a second start. Another tense first leg had Gary Langdown, Robert Angus, Nick Noble and David Davies in the front group. The race officer teased the fleet as they completed the first round sending them off for a second lap. Davies decided to go for broke down the final run and made a huge mistake going too far left. Four boats went past, but as the leading boats went round the bottom mark with only 100 yards to the finish the wind dropped. Davies arrived in 8th, as he rounded the mark a breeze filled and lifted him right past all the boats he had let past down the run. Robert Angus won the race far enough out to not be effected by the breeze change with Gary Langdown second, Roger White 3rd and David Davies 4th.
That was it for the day and in fact for the weekend.
Overall winner was Gary Langdown, second Robert Angus, third Tony Brookes and 4th David Davies.


Recorded in many 'modern' spellings including Headon, Headan, Headden, Heddan, Heddon, Hedden, Heading, and possibly others, this is an English locational surname. It originates, it is claimed, from any of the various villages called Headon, Heddon, or Hedon in the counties of Nottinghamshire, Northumberland, and Yorkshire. The origination would seem to be the Olde English pre 7th century descriptive phrase 'haep-dun' meaning the hill covered by heather. The Nottinghamshire village is first recorded in the famous Domesday Book of 1086 as Hedune, whilst that in Yorkshire is slightly later appearing as Heldone in the year 1116. Much of the north was not included in Domesday Book, because it was either laid to waste, or in some cases, remained unconquered by the forces of William 1st, even twenty years after the Invasion of 1066. The place known as Heddon on the Wall in Northumberland is first recorded as Hidewine in the year 1178. The meaning here is uncertain. It may be the same as the others, although 'pasture meadow' is another possibility. The surname is first recorded in Nottinghamshire in the list of land owners in the famous Hundred Rolls of 1273. These recordings refer to Gerard de Hedon and Symon de Hedon, whilst a century later Wilelmus de Hedon appears in the Poll Tax register of the city of York in 1379.


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The Kovner Fellowship Program provides comprehensive scholarship support covering the full estimated cost of attendance to outstanding undergraduate and graduate classical music students during their degree programs at The Juilliard School. Kovner Fellows benefit not only from financial support but also from significantly enhanced programmatic content with the goal of developing future leaders in the arts.
Established in 2014, the Kovner Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship award that covers the full estimated cost of attendance to The Juilliard School. Kovner Fellows benefit from comprehensive scholarship support covering tuition, room and board, and additional expenses, and by enhanced programmatic opportunities. Juilliard is extremely grateful to Bruce and Suzie Kovner for their pioneering generosity and visionary leadership in establishing this program.
Classical music applicants who are offered admission in the Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Graduate Diploma programs.
Current undergraduate classical music students who are entering their third or fourth year of study.
Master of Music and Graduate Diploma candidates entering their second year of study.
Dance, Drama, Jazz, Artist Diploma, and Doctor of Musical Arts programs are not eligible for consideration.
There is no application or interview process for the Kovner Fellowship. Rather, every eligible student who applies to Juilliard has also applied for the Fellowship by default. The selection process is as follows: After hearing entrance auditions, the faculty recommends applicants for consideration to the Kovner Fellows Selection Committee which convenes in mid-March to review letters of recommendation, admissions essays, faculty recommendations, high school and college transcripts, and all aspects of the application itself. A similar, second round of selection for continuing students takes place in late May or early June, when the committee also reviews comments on annual jury forms. Notification is given in late March for new students, and in early June for continuing students.
Among the many reasons the Selection Committee will choose to recommended an applicant for the Fellowship are a combination of the following: a high school transcript (for undergraduate programs) that reveals the potential to do college-level work; a well-written and creative essay; an academic history that indicates community engagement or leadership potential; a college transcript (for graduate program applicants) that demonstrates a commitment to learning and academic curiosity; strong letters of recommendation; remarks on the faculty's audition or jury comment sheets that indicate the highest artistic standard; and English language proficiency in accordance with prevailing admissions standards.
The Kovner Fellowship will be renewed every year during a student's enrollment in his or her current program of study. Continued designation as a Kovner Fellow is contingent upon fulfilling all of the academic and performance requirements for the current degree program.
Kovner Fellows should demonstrate the highest level of excellence in every endeavor at The Juilliard School. Fellows should also contribute to the Juilliard community in ways that uphold and promote the values and mission of the School. Both as musicians and as citizens, Fellows are expected to act in a way that will reflect positively on themselves, the School, the Fellowship program, their peers, mentors, and teachers.
Longtime friends of Juilliard Bruce Kovner, who has been the chairman of Juilliard's Board of Trustees since 2001, and his wife, Suzie Kovner, a founding member of the Drama Council, received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees at the 2014 Juilliard Commencement. The Kovners' involvement with the School has ranged from the donation of an extraordinary manuscript collection to gifts that helped establish the Historical Performance program, and a challenge grant for the endowment of the Drama Division Master of Fine Arts program; and, most recently, the Kovner Fellows program, which was announced in fall 2013.
Bruce Kovner received his BA from Harvard College and later studied at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. He founded Caxton Associates, a diversified trading company, in 1983 and served as its chairman until his retirement, in 2011. A year later, he established Caxton Alternative Management LP to manage his investment, trading, and business activities. He is the vice chairman of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and also serves on the boards of the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company, and American Enterprise Institute.
Suzie Kovner, who received her bachelor's degree from Colgate University, is a trustee of Carnegie Hall and co-chairs the advocacy group for Ensemble Connect. She is also on the board of the American Associates of the National Theatre of Great Britain and a member-at-large of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Administrative Board.
The couple's Kovner Foundation makes grants in the principal areas of education reform and innovation, personal liberty, and to institutions that are exemplars of the highest levels of creativity in the performing arts in the United States and around the world.
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En-Chi Cheng (MM, viola, class of 2019) is a native of Taiwan. He is in the studio of Samuel Rhodes.
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Sterling Elliott (BM, cello, class of 2021) is from Newport News, VA. He is in the studio of Joel Krosnick.
Joshua Elmore (BM, bassoon, class of 2020) is from Shaker Heights, OH. He is in the studio of Judith LeClair.
Carlos Jimenez Fernandez (BM, trombone, class of 2022) is a native of Spain. He is in the studio of Joseph Alessi.
Emma Frucht (MM, violin, class of 2019) is from New York, NY. She is in the studios of Daniel Phillips and Naoko Tanaka.
Zlatomir Fung (BM, cello, class of 2021) is from Westborough, MA. He is in the studios of Richard Aaron and Timothy Eddy.
Hannah Geisinger(BM, viola, class of 2019) is from Stuart, FL. She is in the studio of Paul Neubauer.
Randall Goosby (MM, violin, class of 2020) is from Memphis, TN. He is in the studio of Laurie Smukler.
Bethlehem Hadgu (BM, viola, class of 2022) is from Alexandria, VA. She is in the studio of Carol Rodland.
Anna Han (MM, piano, class of 2020) is from Mesa, AZ. She is in the studio of Robert McDonald.
Tengku Irfan (BM, piano and composition, class of 2020) is a native of Malaysia. He is in the studios of Robert Beaser and Yoheved Kaplinsky.
Alice Ivy-Pemberton (BM, violin, class of 2019) is from New York, NY. She is in the studios of Catherine Cho and Itzhak Perlman.
James Kang (BM, viola, class of 2021) is from Suwanee, GA. He is in the studio of Carol Rodland.
Alberta Khoury (MM, guitar, class of 2019) is from Sydney, Australia. She is in the studio of Sharon Isbin.
Valerie Kim (BM, violin, class of 2020) is from Edgewater, NJ. She is in the studios of Li Lin and Itzhak Perlman.
Abigel Kralik (BM, violin, class of 2019) was born in Berkeley, CA. She is in the studios of Itzhak Perlman and Laurie Smukler.
K.J. McDonald (BM, violin, class of 2019) is a native of Santa Clarita, CA. He is in the studios of Catherine Cho and Itzhak Perlman.
Soprano Olivia McMillan (BM, voice, class of 2019) is from Centerville, GA. She is in the studio of Edith Bers.
Harrison Miller (MM, bassoon, class of 2020) is from New Canaan, CT. He is in the studio of Judith LeClair.
Paris Myers (MM, double bass, class of 2020) is from Gilbert, AZ. He is in the studio of Timothy Cobb.
Oliver Neubauer (DIP, violin, class of 2021) is from New York, NY. He is in the studios of Li Lin and Itzhak Perlman.
Soprano Jessica Niles (BM, voice, class of 2019) is from Alexandria, VA. She is in the studio of Marlena Malas.
Hector Noriega Othon (BM, clarinet, class of 2022) is a native of Mexico. He is in the studio of Jon Manasse.
Adam Phan (BM, harp, class of 2020) is from Dallas, TX. He is in the studio of Nancy Allen.
Gabrielle Pho (BM, horn, class of 2022) is from Annandale, VA. She is in the studio of Julie Landsman.
Soprano Shereen Pimentel (BM, voice, class of 2020) is from Teaneck, NJ. She is in the studio of Edith Wiens.
Erin Pitts (BM, viola, class of 2020) is from Atlanta, GA. She is in the studios of Heidi Castleman and Hsin-Yun Huang.
Mark Prihodko (BM, cello, class of 2020) is a native of Belarus. He is in the studio of Richard Aaron.
Kenneth Renshaw (MM, violin, class of 2019) is from San Francisco, CA. He is in the studios of Li Lin and Itzhak Perlman.
Kaitlyn Resler (MM, horn, class of 2019) is from Clearwater Beach, FL. She is in the studios of Jennifer Montone and Eric Reed.
Emma Resmini (MM, flute, class of 2020) is from Philadelphia, PA. She is in the studio of Jeffrey Khaner.
Tabitha Rhee (BM, viola, class of 2021) is from Brookfield, WI. She is in the studios of Misha Amory and Heidi Castleman.
Samuel Rosenthal (BM, viola, class of 2022) is from Shaker Heights, OH. He is in the studios of Heidi Castleman and Hsin-Yun Huang.
Rannveig Sarc (MM, violin, class of 2020) is a native of Iceland. She is in the studios of Catherine Cho and Donald Weilerstein.
Ethan Shrier (BM, trombone, class of 2021) is from Potomac, MD. He is in the studio of Joseph Alessi.
Lauren Siess (BM, viola, class of 2019) is from Vancouver, WA. She is in the studio of Carol Rodland.
Nathaniel Silberschlag (BM, horn, class of 2019) is from Leonardtown, MD. He is in the studio of Julie Landsman.
Jasper Snow (BM, viola, class of 2019) is a native of Houston, TX. He is in the studios of Misha Amory and Heidi Castleman.
Lisa Sung (MM, viola, class of 2020) is from Sydney, Australia. She is in the studios of Paul Neubauer and Cynthia Phelps.
Yin-Ying Tseng (MM, viola, class of 2019) is a native of Taiwan. She is in the studio of Cynthia Phelps.
Athena Tsianos (BM, piano, class of 2019) is from Glendora, California. She is in the studio of Matti Raekallio.
Reed Tucker (MM, double bass, class of 2019) is from Sarasota, FL. He is in the studio of Harold Robinson.
Derek Wang (BM, piano, class of 2020) is from New York, NY. He is in the studio of Yoheved Kaplinsky.
Siyumeng Wang (BM, piano, class of 2021) is a native of China. She is in the studio of Yoheved Kaplinsky.
Yibing Wang (MM, percussion, class of 2020) is a native of China. She is in the studio of Daniel Druckman.
Joshua Williams (BM, tuba, class of 2022) is from Atlanta, GA. He is in the studio of Alan Baer.
Aaron Wolff (MM, cello, class of 2019) is from Newton, MA. He is in the studio of Joel Krosnick.
Rachell Wong (GD, baroque violin, class of 2019) is from Lynnwood, Washington. She is in the studios of Elizabeth Blumenstock and Robert Mealy.
YiQun Xu (MM, cello, class of 2020) is a native of China. She is in the studio of Joel Krosnick.
Gabriel Young (MM, oboe, class of 2020) is from Bloomington, IN. He is in the studio of Elaine Douvas.
Angie Zhang (MM, piano, class of 2019) is from Princeton Junction, NJ. She is in the studios of Joseph Kalichstein and Yoheved Kaplinsky.
Kevin Zhu (BM, violin, class of 2022) is from Cupertino, CA. He is in the studios of Li Lin and Itzhak Perlman.


I am a Reiki Master and Complementary Therapist with over 13 years experience of working with clients to de-stress; assisting them along their journey to remove blockages in their life and helping to address physical and emotional health conditions. Reiki is a non invasive, wonderful, calming treatment which helps to induce a beautiful state of relaxation. This then allows the body to replenish and recharge and reverse the effects of the build up of stress within the mind and body. With reiki, I channel the energy to the individual through my hands to the 7 main chakras, which are energy centres within the body. These are thought to relate to different organs and if blocked can manifest as physical or emotional conditions and blockages in areas of one's life. I therefore assist in moving the energy and can work with the individual to address blockages and move forward.
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