Samuel Stebbins and Evan Comen 24/7 Wall Street Published 11:36 p.m. UTC Jun 13, 2018 Where Americans live can have a considerable impact on their quality of life. In some U.S. cities, everyday comfort and happiness is much harder to attain than in others. Quality of life is subjective, and difficult to measure. Still, there is a wide range of quantifiable factors that can impact quality of life in a given area. Affordability, safety, job market strength, quality of education, infrastructure, average commute times, air quality, and the presence of cultural attractions are just a few examples of factors that can influence overall quality of life. 24/7 Wall St. created an index with measures in eight categories -- crime, economy, education, environment, health, housing, infrastructure, and leisure -- to identify the 50 worst cities to live in. Not confined to a single region, the worst cities span the country from the South to the Midwest and from New England to the Pacific coast. … [Read more...] about Least livable: 50 worst US cities to reside in
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Paula Cooper: The Executioner Within
Robert King [email protected] Published 5:13 p.m. UTC Jan 31, 2017 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none} This 13-chapter story, told as a real-life novel, raises questions about race, justice, poverty and abuse. But it is also the story about the human capacity for forgiveness and a young woman’s struggle to find peace. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Calibri; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Still shrouded in darkness, she sat alone in her car, parked between night and day, between this world and the next. Behind her, a family of teddy bears sat strapped in by a seat belt. In the front seat next to her was a digital recorder. And a gun. She picked up the recorder and clicked it on. "This is Paula Cooper." A short … [Read more...] about Paula Cooper: The Executioner Within
Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay: Let’s celebrate Region teachers like Melanie Pociask, Kathleen LaMere and Darren Clauss
Melanie Pociask Teacher's Name: Melanie PociaskSchool: Lake Street Elementary SchoolSchool District: Crown Point School CorporationTell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pociask is an educator who wears many hats. She does everything from teach 5-year-old students to leadership roles within the corporation. She is truly Wonder Woman.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: She goes above and beyond not only for her students, but to help her peers as well. Mrs. Pociask is a true asset to the Crown Point Community School Corporation. Kathleen LaMere Teacher's Name: Kathleen LaMereSchool: Lake Street Elementary SchoolSchool District: Crown PointTell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. LaMere always makes learning fun for her students.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: Mrs. LaMere encourages her students to try their best and have self confidence. My daughter has improved her reading skills thanks to Mrs. … [Read more...] about Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay: Let’s celebrate Region teachers like Melanie Pociask, Kathleen LaMere and Darren Clauss
Meet Your NWI Educators: Rachel Anderson, Hanover Central High School
Natalie Pempek Teacher's Name: Natalie PempekSchool: St. John the Evangelist SchoolSchool District: Lake CentralRecognition 1Tell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pempek is incredibly devoted to her first grade students, teaching them in the best possible way. She loves making school fun by creating experiences and activities to make learning exciting. Mrs. Pempek loves art and helped lead art club activities for artists in the lower grades.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: This year she dressed up as a train conductor and created a train ride for students to make the story, "Gus Takes a Train" come to life. She also turned her classroom into a bat cave to teach students all the interesting facts about bats.Recognition 2Tell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pempek is a gem! She is one in a million! She is always going above and beyond for her students. She makes learning fun and creates an environment of love and … [Read more...] about Meet Your NWI Educators: Rachel Anderson, Hanover Central High School
UPDATED: Celebrating Region teachers like Natalie Pempek, Mandy Nelson and Laura Andrews
Natalie Pempek Teacher's Name: Natalie PempekSchool: St. John the Evangelist SchoolSchool District: Lake CentralRecognition 1Tell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pempek is incredibly devoted to her first grade students, teaching them in the best possible way. She loves making school fun by creating experiences and activities to make learning exciting. Mrs. Pempek loves art and helped lead art club activities for artists in the lower grades.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: This year she dressed up as a train conductor and created a train ride for students to make the story, "Gus Takes a Train" come to life. She also turned her classroom into a bat cave to teach students all the interesting facts about bats.Recognition 2Tell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pempek is a gem! She is one in a million! She is always going above and beyond for her students. She makes learning fun and creates an environment of love and … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Celebrating Region teachers like Natalie Pempek, Mandy Nelson and Laura Andrews