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November 3, 2014 | Gabriel Leonard

Patriots Break Down Manning in Convincing Win

The Patriots and Broncos gathered on Sunday evening to renew the rivalry. Many people know this rivalry to be Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning. This game celebrated the 16th meeting between the two future hall of fame quarterbacks. The two high power squads came into this game as the top two teams in the AFC. […]

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November 3, 2014 | Lindsey Seegers

Apple-Honey Dressing to Write Home About

Manna has been operating its Farm to Food Bank program since 2010 and values its close relationship with local and regional farmers. Each weekend from May through November Manna receives unsold produce from seven Montgomery County farmers markets.  Through this initiative, known as Fresh Give, these markets provide Manna with over 20,000 pounds of fresh […]

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October 31, 2014 | John Kolm

The Bradlee Effect

    Perhaps it was easy to have a strong opinion if you were Ben Bradlee. The late, legendary journalist and seventies-era Washington Post editor was known for his muscular views on such things as journalistic independence, but by then he was already a legend – especially after the Watergate scandal broke in 1972. Some […]

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October 31, 2014 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa. Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa is located at 217 Kentlands Boulevard in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Friday, October 31. Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers massage and facial services at […]

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October 31, 2014 | Phil Fabrizio

MoCo Sports and MCM’s Friday Night Lights Moves to Saturday Night

Yep, you read the title correctly – I am going over Saturday night to cover the Battle of Great Seneca – Part III in Germantown. Quince Orchard travels up Great Seneca Highway to visit undefeated Northwest in a MoCo 4A West neighborhood matchup. The road to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and a possible state […]

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October 29, 2014 | Mary Ruth McGinn

An Emotional Storyline (Video)

Understanding the difference between character traits and emotions can be confusing for students. Being aware that emotions constantly change is helpful. Throughout a story, emotions change between characters and within individuals and situations. In class, reading groups had the task of identifying and charting the specific emotions displayed in their books. Each student drew a […]

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October 28, 2014 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Launches New Program for Its Members

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is pleased to announce the launch of its Business Resource Council (BRC). The BRC is members helping members. It provides an opportunity for our members to meet one-on-one with fellow chamber members to help solve the problems keeping them up at night. “I’m very excited about this program. We […]

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October 28, 2014 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

photo of Dr. Carey Heller

Minimizing Computer Distractions

Many children, adolescents, and adults get distracted easily when using a computer for homework or work related tasks. For some, it’s very tempting to open a webpage and check sports scores, news, or play computer games. For others, checking email or other tasks distract them. Thus, here are a few practical strategies to improve productivity […]

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October 26, 2014 | Merlyn Reineke

Don’t Sit on the Sidelines on November 4th

I was speaking recently with someone in-the-know about projections for voter turnout. She told me that Montgomery County may be heading for a record-low on November 4th… maybe as few as 12% of registered voters heading to the polls in this general election. That’s abysmal, especially for a county as well educated and connected as […]

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October 26, 2014 | Phil Fabrizio

Bullis Running Back Devonte Williams Dominates Against Landon

It was the Devonte Williams show in Potomac on Friday night at the campus of The Bullis School. The Landon defense tried hard to contain Williams but the senior running back found a way to reach the end zone five times. I unofficially have him at 200-plus yards due in part to his runs of […]

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