Penguins Sign Prospects Niclas Almari and Kasper Bjorkqvist

Eva Jeanne Markosky, a former engineering assistant with the Markosky Engineering Group, pursues such outdoor activities in her free time as fly-fishing and whitetail deer hunting. Also a fan of professional sports, Eva Jeanne Markosky enjoys cheering on the National Hockey League (NHL’s) Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Penguins added to its organizational depth in May by signing prospects Niclas Almari and Kasper Bjorkqvist to three- and two-year entry-level contracts, respectively. A fifth-round pick of the Penguins in the 2016 NHL Draft, Almari won the Liiga championship with HPK in Finland this past season. The 20-year-old defenseman played in all 18 playoff games and registered five points in 42 regular-season games. He's expected to join the Penguins' American Hockey League affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton next season.

Bjorkqvist, meanwhile, was selected by Pittsburgh in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft. As a junior with Providence College last season, he scored a personal best 17 goals and added 13 assists for 30 points in 42 games. He also had two points in three games during the NCAA Tournament. Through three seasons with Providence College, Bjorkqvist managed 36 goals and 26 assists for 62 points.

Pirates Acquire Corey Dickerson from Tampa Bay Rays

The recipient of a bachelor's degree in energy business and finance from Pennsylvania State University, Eva Jeanne Markosky serves as an engineering assistant in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Outside of her professional pursuits, Eva Jeanne Markosky is a passionate fan of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Pittsburgh Pirates.

With spring training underway and the start of the 2018 MLB season fast approaching, the Pirates found a solution in left field on February 23 as the team acquired Corey Dickerson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange or relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray, and $1 million. Despite being an All-Star last season with 27 home runs and a .282 batting average, Dickerson was designated for assignment by the Rays to facilitate a trade, and the Pirates jumped at the opportunity to add him to the team’s roster. 

Originally selected by the Colorado Rockies in the eighth round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft, Dickerson played three years with the team before being dealt to Tampa Bay. Through 563 career games, the 28-year-old boasts a .280 batting average to go along with 90 home runs and 256 RBI. As for the players the Pirates gave up, Hudson was inconsistent last season, though he gives the Rays a potential setup man out of the bullpen. Meanwhile Gray spent the 2017 season playing shortstop and second base with Pittsburgh's Class A short-season affiliate.

Energy Business and Finance Degree Program at Penn State

As an intern with The Markosky Engineering Group, Inc., in Pennsylvania, Eva Jeanne Markosky assisted the firm’s engineers, designers, and scientists with highway and bridge design and inspection projects. Eva Jeanne Markosky graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor of science in Energy Business and Finance. 

Pennsylvania State University’s (Penn State) Energy Business and Finance (EBF) degree program equips graduates with multidisciplinary skills to confront modern energy challenges. A part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, the EBF program combines engineering and energy economics education to provide students with both technical knowledge and analytical skills. Students can focus on general studies or energy land management, both of which involve risk analysis and decision-making centered on energy and environmental issues. In addition to finding jobs within the energy sector, graduates from the EBF program are well-prepared for business or law school or to pursue a graduate degree in Energy Management and Policy (EMP).

Techniques of Preparing Sushi

Eva Jeanne Markosky, a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, completed internships during her studies in areas such as transportation infrastructure design and engineering. With a passion for travel, Eva Jeanne Markosky enjoys trying out new recipes that span European and Asian cuisines. Particular favorites include Chinese, Thai, and Japanese dishes. 

When preparing fish for sushi, a number of distinct traditional techniques exist, including scalding, washing, searing, and marinating in vinegar. Also known as yubiki, scalding involves cleaning the fish and pouring boiling water over it. This is followed by a rinse with cold water and is particularly appropriate for red snapper and sea bass, which have delicious skins. Because the skin can harbor bacteria, it allows the fish to be throughly cleaned without separating the meat from the skin.

Ideal for bonito and other fish that are best kept whole, searing kills off bacteria without taking away the fatty flesh located under the skin that imparts maximum flavor. Again, the fish is rinsed in cold water after being seared. Traditionally associated with sea bass and freshwater carp, the washing technique entails taking thin slices of recently living fish and simply washing them in water. Dipping sauces such as vinegar and miso provide additional flavor.

Steelers' Antonio Brown Thriving This Season

Eva Jeanne Markosky is a former boxer at Penn State University who won a National Collegiate Boxing Association silver medal in 2016 and earned a bachelor's in energy business and finance in three years. An avid sports fan, Eva Jeanne Markosky counts the Pittsburgh Steelers as her favorite National Football League (NFL) team.

Through 11 games in the 2017 season, the Steelers are first in their division with a win-loss record of 9-2 and a big reason why is Antonio Brown. The team's leading receiver in each of the past four seasons is the NFL's leading receiver with 1,195 yards. Only three other players have topped 1,000 yards, and Brown is 156 yards clear of Atlanta's Julio Jones, who sits second in receiving yards.

The former sixth-round pick has recorded at least 100 receiving yards in six of the team's 11 games this season. He recorded 70 or less in three consecutive games from Week 7 through Week 9, but has since posted remarkable back-to-back games in which he combined for 313 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his three-touchdown performance against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11.

Three Awe-Inspiring Hidden Gems for Sightseeing in France

An engineering assistant at the Markosky Engineering Group, Inc., in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Eva Jeanne Markosky travels extensively in her spare time, both domestically and internationally. Having visited France on three occasions, Eva Jeanne Markosky has enjoyed the country’s rich culture and gorgeous scenery. While Paris is the most visited city on Earth, here are three lesser-known cities for sightseers on France. 

1. Dinan. Sitting in the northwest region of France known as Brittany, Dinan is one of the last walled towns in the country, and sits along the Rance River. A culturally unique town, it is home to residents who keep the Breton language. Visitors also can enjoy a collection of medieval buildings dating back to the 13th century.

2. Aix-en-Provence. Located close to the Mediterranean in the south, this small village has favorable weather for visitors year round. Many universities and libraries dot the landscape, and the village’s educational roots can be traced to 1409. It is also called the “City of a Thousand Fountains,” with the most famous cascades constructed in the 18th century. 

3. Cassis. Recently called the best-kept secret of the south of France, this tiny fishing village on the Mediterranean was once a port for the Roman Empire. Today, it is known for having a slow pace, impressive cliff views, fabulous white wine, and almost no crowds at all.