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USTFCCCA Announces Region Award Winners for Division II Outdoor Track & Field
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the organization's region athletes and coaches of the year for the 2012 NCAA Division II outdoor track & field season on Thursday. Several of the athletes and coaches will be on hand for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships set for next weekend, May 24-26, in Pueblo, Colo. NCAA.com will provide live coverage of the national championships.
Men's Track Athlete of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Akino Ming – Johnson C. Smith
Ming scored 22 points at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships in winning the 200 Meters and 400 Meters and helping Johnson C. Smith finish second in the 4×400 Relay. With a season-best time of 45.81, Ming is the top-ranked 400-meter runner entering the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships. He is a junior from St. Thomas, Jamaica.
CENTRAL REGION – Tyler Pennel – Western State
Pennel entered the all-time Division II record books with his season-best time of 28:23.54 in the 10,000 Meters. The time is the fastest this season and the seventh-fastest all-time in NCAA Division II. The senior from Golden, Colo. also ran the second-fastest time of the season in the 5000 Meters at 13:51.42.
EAST REGION – Mychael Fabio – Adelphi
The senior from Huntington, N.Y. was a double winner at the Northeast-10 Championships, taking the individual crowns in the 200 Meters and 400 Meters. He also helped Adelphi finish fourth in the 4×100 Relay and second in the 4×400 Relay to score 23.25 of Adelphi's 76 total team points. His season-best time of 46.69 in the 400 Meters ranks fifth among NCAA Division II competitors this season.
MIDWEST REGION – Dustin Emerick – Southern Indiana
Emerick, a senior, ran the eighth-fastest time in NCAA Division II history in the 10,000 Meters this spring with a time of 28:33.35. That time is also the second-fastest in NCAA Division II this season and a new school record at Southern Indiana. Emerick won the 2012 Great Lakes Valley Conference championship in the 5000 Meters. He is from Elmwood, Ill.
SOUTH REGION – Chavis Taylor – Benedict
The sophomore from Spartanburg, S.C. is the top-ranked 800-meter runner in the South Region and ranks 11th nationally in the event with a season-best time of 1:50.97. Earlier this season, Taylor won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship in the 800 Meters and finished as runner-up in the 1500 Meters to score 18 team points for Benedict.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Laban Sialo – Central Missouri
Sialo earned Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association High Point Athlete honors after scoring a total of 28 points at the conference championships. The senior won the 10,000 Meters and the 5000 Meters and finished second in the 1500 Meters. His season-best times in the 10,000 Meters and 5000 Meters both rank in the top five among Division II competitors this season. Sialo is from Kapsabet, Kenya.
SOUTHEAST REGION – Matt Shaffer – Anderson (S.C.)
Shaffer is the top-ranked 800-meter runner in the Southeast Region and ranks third nationally in the event with a season-best time of 1:50.36. Shaffer is a sophomore from Grove City, Ohio.
WEST REGION – Micah Chelimo – Alaska Anchorage
The junior ranks third in NCAA Division II in both the 3000 Steeplechase and the 5000 Meters, with top times of 8:45.63 and 13:53.51, respectively. Chelimo earned Great Northwest Athletic Conference Athlete of the Meet honors after winning the 1500 Meters and 5000 Meters and finishing second in the 3000 Steeplechase. He is from Kapkoi, Kenya.
Men's Field Athlete of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Christopher Copeland – Saint Augustine's
A native of Suffolk, Va., Copeland, a senior, enters the NCAA Championship as the third-ranked high jumper in the nation, garnering a season's best of 7-1 (2.16m). Copeland was the CIAA high jump champion this season.
CENTRAL REGION – Cody Hunt – Chadron State
Hunt, a junior from Lingle, Wyo., was undefeated in the shot put this year and enters the NCAA meet as the overall No. 2 seed in the event, holding a season's best of 63-4¾ (19.32m). Hunt was the RMAC champ with the shot and fourth in the discus at the league meet.
EAST REGION – Connor Coleman – Southern Connecticut
A sophomore from Gunnison, Colo., Coleman enters the NCAA Championships as the No. 2 seed in the decathlon with a season's best of 7,030. Coleman notched provisional marks in the javelin and 110-meter hurdles this season, and, at the Northeast-10 Championships, he helped his Owls to the conference crown with 14 points.
MIDWEST REGION – Derrick Vicars – Findlay
Vicars, a junior from Genoa, Ohio, is entered in the shot put, hammer, and discus for the NCAA Championships. He is only one of three men in the meet to be entered in three individual events. He finished the season ranked in the top five nationally in all three events and was the GLIAC Champion in the shot put.
SOUTH REGION – Christopher A.J. Smith – Benedict
A senior from Clover, S.C., Smith enters the NCAA Championships as a fifth seed, having recorded a best in the pole vault of 16-6¾ (5.05m). Smith was the SIAC Champion in the pole vault and decathlon.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Nick Jones – Abilene Christian
Jones, a senior from Amarillo, Texas, is the No. 1-ranked shot putter and discus thrower this season in Division II. Jones was named the Lone Star Conference's Most Outstanding Male Field Athlete of their championships after winning the shot, placing third in the discus, and sixth in the javelin. Jones has also been listed this year as receiving mention for The Bowerman watch list.
SOUTHEAST REGION – James Davis, Jr. – UNC Pembroke
A senior from Beulaville, N.C., Davis recorded three wins and five top-ten finishes with the hammer throw this spring which included victory at the Southeast Regional Invitational.
WEST REGION – Nick Howe – UC San Diego
Howe, a senior from Aptos, Calif., is the division's No. 2-ranked javelin thrower, having marked a season's best of 229-0 (69.80m). The CCAA Field Athlete of the Year, Howe won the javelin at the league meet.
Men's Head Coach of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – George Williams – Saint Augustine's
Riding on the success of their CIAA Championship Title, the Falcons head into the NCAA Championships ranked first in the Atlantic Region and in the nation. In his 36th year coaching, Williams has 17 athletes competing at the NCAA championships, the highest of all men's programs.
CENTRAL REGION – Damon Martin – Adams State
In his 17th year at Adams State, Martin has 15 athletes competing at the NCAA Championships after winning the team RMAC title. The Grizzlies are currently ranked first in the Central Region and second nationally.
EAST REGION – John Wallin – Southern Connecticut
In Wallin's second year at the Helm, the Owls won the Northeast-10 Championship by 69 points and finished in a tie for second place at the All-Division New England Championships. SCSU has six athletes competing at the Championships.
MIDWEST REGION – Jerry Baltes – Grand Valley State University
The Lakers won the GLIAC Championships by more than 50 points and are currently ranked 14th in the nation. In his 13th year, Baltes had 28 athletes hit NCAA qualifying marks with nine entries accepted.
SOUTH REGION – Frank Hyland – Benedict
On account of five individual titles, the Tigers placed second at the SIAC Championships. The seventh year coach will travel to Colorado for the NCAA meet with two athletes, both ranked in the top 12th of their respective events.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Russ Jewett – Pittsburg State
After winning their first MIAA title since 2005, the Gorillas finished the regular season ranked first in the region. In his 24th year at the helm, Jewett has 10 entries into the NCAA Championships after 18 qualifying marks during the season.
SOUTHEAST REGION – Matt van Lierop – Mount Olive
The third year coach kept his team atop the Southeast Region rankings and recently took the Conference Carolinas title. The Trojans had three NCAA provisional marks achieved by two men.
WEST REGION – Tom Flood – Grand Canyon
Peaking at a No. 2 ranking, the Lopes head to the Championships currently ranked ninth in the nation. In only the programs' second year, Flood had nine of his 16 qualifying marks accepted into the NCAA Championships.
Men's Assistant Coach of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Sandy Chapman – Saint Augustine's
The Falcons lead Division II men's programs with 17 entries into the NCAA Championships. Chapman's athletes helped Saint Augustine win both the indoor and outdoor CIAA Championships and they enter the weekend ranked first in the country.
CENTRAL REGION – Jennifer Michel – Western State
In her fifth year, Michel coached 14 athletes to qualifying marks outdoors with two ranked first in their events (steeplechase and 10,000 meters). She also led eight athletes to provisional marks indoors where the Marauders finished 17th in the country.
EAST REGION – Mike Ekstrand – UMass Lowell
The Riverhawks coach had his 4×400 relay and a gentleman in the 200 meters finish second at the NCAA Indoor Championships. In his 16th year coaching the sprints, Ekstrand's outdoor relay has the fastest college time run a New England University and aims to achieve the national title next week.
MIDWEST REGION – Giles Davis – Indianapolis
During the indoor season, the Greyhound coach had 7 USTFCCCA All-Americans, 13 NCAA qualifiers, 6 GLVC Champions, 3 GLVC records, 2 University records, GLVC Track Athlete of the Year. Outdoors, the coach has to date 5 GLVC Champions, 1 GLVC Record, 2 University records and 13 NCAA qualifiers in his 15th year coaching. The team won both the indoor and outdoor GLVC team titles.
SOUTH REGION – Soyini Thompson-Murray – Alabama-Huntsville
Indoors, the ninth-year coach led two athletes to provisional times (60 meters and 4×400 relay) and four school records in the sprints and jumps. Outdoors, her sprinters made the national list in both relays and the Chargers have two entries into the NCAA Championships.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Matt Brown – Pittsburg State
In his sixth year coaching at his alma mater, Brown's sprinters and jumpers contributed 28 points towards the MIAA Indoor title and 60 points outside. After Soles finished third at the NCAA Indoor Championships in the long jump, Brown led athletes to eight outdoor national qualifying performances.
SOUTHEAST REGION – Gary Aycock – UNC Pembroke
The first year coach of the Braves distance runners saw Ndhlovu win the 10K at the Penn Relays as well as two events at the regional meet. The UNCP alum will send one athlete to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
WEST REGION – Kayla Todnem – Grand Canyon
Coaching the horizontal jumps, Todnem had 5 long jump qualifiers to the NCAA Indoor Championships, including the National Champ & runner up and 3 triple jump qualifiers to help the Lopes to the team title. Outdoors, the second year coach has two auto qualifiers in the long jump and two provisional in the triple jump.
Women's Track Athlete of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Samantha Edwards – Virginia State
The senior from Elmont, N.Y. is the 2012 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association champion in the 400 Meters and runner-up in the 200 Meters. Edwards has the fastest time in NCAA Division II in the 400 Meters with a season-best of 52.15 and the second-fastest time in the 200 Meters at 23.80.
CENTRAL REGION – Melissa Agnew – U-Mary
Agnew, a junior from Onamia, Minn., earned 20 points at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championships in winning the 800 Meters and 1500 Meters. Her top times of 2:08.99 in the 800 Meters and 4:22.40 in the 1500 Meters both rank third in NCAA Division II. Both times are conference records and school records.
EAST REGION – Amy Varsell – Bentley
Varsell ranks in the top five in NCAA Division II in the 800 Meters and in the top 20 nationally in the 1500 Meters. Earlier this season, she won Northeast-10 Conference titles in both events in meet-record time and finished third at the New England Championships in the 800 Meters. Varsell is a junior from Burlington, Conn.
MIDWEST REGION – Betsy Graney – Grand Valley State
Graney reset the NCAA Division II record books this season by running the fastest time in history in the 3000 Steeplechase at 9:53.85. She also has the second-fastest time of the 2012 season in the 5000 Meters of 15:56.85. Graney won the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title in the 5000 meters in meet-record time. Graney is a senior from Harper Woods, Mich.
SOUTH REGION – Camille Clemmons-James – Benedict
Clemmons-James is the top-ranked 200-meter runner in the South region and ranks in the top 15 nationally in the event. She has a season-best time of 24.13 in the event. She also has a provisional-qualifying mark in the 400 Meters that ranks third in the South region. Clemmons-James is a senior from Columbia, S.C.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Twishana Williams – Lincoln (Mo.)
The junior from St. Catherine, Jamaica won four events at the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships to earn honors as the meet's top scorer. Williams won the 800 Meters, 1500 Meters, 5000 Meters, and 10,000 Meters. Her season-best times in the 800 Meters and 1500 meters rank in the top 15 nationally.
SOUTHEAST REGION – Kate Griewisch – Lenoir-Rhyne
Griewisch, a senior from Banner Elk, N.C., set school records in the 1500 Meters, 5000 Meters, and 10,000 Meters during the 2012 regular season. Her top time of 33:44.87 in the 10,000 Meters ranks third nationally, and she also has a top-ten national ranking in the 5000 Meters.
WEST REGION – Keenya McDaniel – San Francisco State
McDaniel, a sophomore, won the California Collegiate Athletic Association title in the 100 Meters, led-off the winning 4×100 Relay, and finished as runner-up in the 200 Meters to score 20.5 team points. She ranks tenth nationally in the 200 Meters, has a top-twenty ranking in the 100 Meters, and competes on San Francisco State's sixth-ranked 4×400 Relay. McDaniel is from Selma, Calif.
Women's Field Athlete of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Tabitha Bemis – Edinboro
A sophomore from Fair Oaks, Pa., Bemis was voted the Most Valuable Athlete and Field Athlete of the PSAC Championships with conference wins in the long jump and triple jump. Bemis is entered in both events for the NCAA Championships and is seeded sixth in the long jump.
CENTRAL REGION – Jillisa Grant – New Mexico Highlands
Grant, a senior from Spanish Town, Jamaica, is entered in three events for the NCAA Championships which includes the long jump where she is the No. 2 seed, having marked a best this year of 20-9¼ (6.33m). She broke the RMAC's 30-year-old conference record in the long jump this season and also won the event at the Drake Relays. Grant is also entered in the 100 and 200 meters at the national meet.
EAST REGION – Bidemi Balogun – American International
A senior from Providence, R.I., Balogun enters the NCAA Championships in the hammer throw as the No. 6 seed, and, earlier in the season, won the Northeast-10 title in the event by breaking her own meet record. She finished fourth at the Penn Relays with a school-record and season-best throw of 193-0 (58.54m).
MIDWEST REGION – Cheryl Bourne – Ashland
Bourne, a senior from New Straitsville, Ohio, is entered in both the long jump and heptathlon for the NCAA meet. In the heptathlon, Bourne enters at the No. 3 seed, having achieved a season best and GLIAC record of 5,335 at the conference championships. She was named the GLIAC Field Athlete of the Year as she made provisional marks in five different events.
SOUTH REGION – Latycia Milton – Claflin
A senior, Milton is entered in the NCAA Championships in the triple jump where she holds a season best of 40-10½ (12.46m) from the SIAC Championship. She was named the SIAC East Division Athlete of the Year this season as well.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Lindsay Lettow – Central Missouri
Lettow, a senior from Urbandale, Iowa, was the co-high point-scoring athlete at the MIAA Championships this spring with a 40-point tally. She is entered in a meet-high four events for the NCAA meet, including the high jump, long jump, and heptathlon. She is the current divisional leader in the heptathlon with a season best score of 5,703.
SOUTHEAST REGION – Lauren Sloan – Anderson (S.C.)
A junior from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Sloan finished the season as the No. 1-ranked hammer thrower and No.-2 ranked shot putter in the region. She also finished the season ranked sixth in the discus.
WEST REGION – Calista Lyon – Cal State LA
Lyon, a sophomore from Tallangatta Valley, Australia, is the divisional leader in the discus with a season's best of 186-6 (56.86m). The mark ranks No. 3 on the all-time NCAA Division II list and is among the top five among all collegiate divisions this season. Lyon was also the CCAA Champion with the discus this spring.
Women's Head Coach of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Jason Jackson – Virginia State
The Trojans won the CIAA Championships and have four entries into the NCAA Championships in the sprints/hurdles and mid-distance events. Jackson is in his second year at the helm of the VSU program.
CENTRAL REGION – Mike Thorson – U-Mary
The NSIC Champions enter the NCAA Championships as the eighth ranked team in the nation. The 18th year coach has 13 entries divided among nearly every event next weekend including both relays.
EAST REGION – Brett Harvey – Georgian Court
The Lions finished the season third in the East Region following their highest CACC finish and ECC Team Challenge title. The fourth year coach has two athletes competing at the NCAA Championships in the hammer and high jump.
MIDWEST REGION – Jerry Baltes – Grand Valley State
GVSU won the GLIAC Title and is currently ranked No. 1 nationally. The Lakers have five athletes ranked No. 1 and three additional athletes ranked No. 2 for a total of 20 entries, tops among both genders in Division II.
SOUTH REGION – Kenneth Taylor – Albany State (Ga.)
The Lady Rams coach was recently named the SIAC Championships Coach of the Year. Taylor has led Albany State to a No. 1 ranking in the South Region.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Victor Thomas – Lincoln (Mo.)
The Blue Tigers won the MIAA courtesy of 12 event titles, including all track events except the steeplechase. The No. 2 team in the nation has 19 entries into the NCAA Championships, including both relays, which is the second highest among both genders.
SOUTHEAST REGION – Jason Stewart – Lenoir-Rhyne
In his fifth year coaching the Bears, Stewart directed distance runner Griewich to two top ten national rankings and she will compete in both next weekend.
WEST REGION – Tom Flood – Grand Canyon
Although ranked No. 1 previously, the Lopes enter the NCAA Championships ranked fifth nationally with 13 entries. Grand Canyon athletes led the West Region in seven events.
Women's Assistant Coach of the Year
ATLANTIC REGION – Anne Carlson – Edinboro
In her first year, Carlson directed rewrites of 32 school records in the combined events, sprints and horizontal jumps. Of her six qualifiers, two jumpers will compete at the NCAA Championships. The Fighting Scot coach is directly responsible for improvements seen in the PSAC's Most Valuable Indoor and Outdoor Outstanding Athlete, who earned two All-American honors indoors.
CENTRAL REGION – Dennis Newell – U-Mary
The Marauders have 13 entries into the NCAA Championships including many from Newell's mid-distance and distance squad. The sixth year coach had athletes win the NSIC High Point Scorer and Most Valuable Track Athlete awards, multiple All-American awards and school records during the indoor season.
EAST REGION – Joe Napoli – Georgian Court
In only his first year, Napoli coached an NCAA provisional qualifier in every throwing event indoors and outdoors except the outdoor shot put. The Lions have two entries into the Championships, one jumper and one thrower, their first in school history.
MIDWEST REGION – Lou Andreadis – Grand Valley State
Indoors, the ninth-year coach placed four on the NCAA provisional list and had two All-Americans to help GVSU to the Indoor National title. Outdoors, all five vaulters earned qualifying marks, with one athlete clearing the second highest vault in Division II history. The Lakers enter the weekend ranked first in the nation.
SOUTH REGION – Brandon Samuels – Benedict
The Tiger sprinters earned 46 points to help the team to a second place finish in the SIAC Championships. Sprinters were also a dominant force indoors with national qualifiers. One sprinter has earned her ticket to the NCAA Championships in the 200 meters.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION – Elle Cruikshank – Central Missouri
The fourth-year coach of the jumps and combined events had two pentathletes score above the national record at the NCAA Indoor Championships and also had athletes finish 2-4-6 in the high jump and 7-9 in long jump leading the team to a fourth place finish. The Jennies lead the country in number of combined entries (3) and jumps (7) entries.
SOUTHEAST REGION – Jonathan Sharp – Lenoir-Rhyne
The Bears coach helped an athlete to a top-five indoor NCAA finish in the 5000 meters and top-ten national rankings for the 5000 and 10,000 meters during the outdoor season.
WEST REGION – Isaac Frederick – Western Oregon
The Wolves' coach enters the weekend with the ninth-best triple jumper and two entries in the javelin, including the third-best mark. In his sixth year coaching, Frederick witnessed that same triple jumper take second place at the NCAA Indoor Championships to help his alma mater to 19th as a team.


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Thursday, December 16, 2010
RIP Blake Edwards
LOS ANGELES — Blake Edwards, the director and writer known for clever dialogue, poignance and occasional belly-laugh sight gags in "Breakfast at Tiffany's," ''10" and the "Pink Panther" farces, is dead at age 88.
Edwards died from complications of pneumonia at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, said publicist Gene Schwam. Blake's wife, Julie Andrews, and other family members were at his side. He had been hospitalized for about two weeks.
Edwards had knee problems, had undergone unsuccessful procedures and was "pretty much confined to a wheelchair for the last year-and-a-half or two," Schwam said. That conceivably may have contributed to his condition, he added.
At the time of his death, Edwards was working on two Broadway musicals, one based on the "Pink Panther" movies. The other, "Big Rosemary," was to be an original comedy set during Prohibition, Schwam said.
"His heart was as big as his talent. He was an Academy Award winner in all respects," said Schwam, who knew him for 40 years.
EDWARDS, Blake (William Blake Crump)
Born: 7/26/1922, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Died: 12/15/2010, Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.
Blake Edwards westerns - producer, director, screenwriter, actor:
Marshal of Reno - 1944 (Lee)
Panhandle - 1948 (Floyd Schofield) [also producer, screenwriter]
Stampede - 1949 [producer, screenwriter]
Wild Rovers - 1971 [producer, director, screenwriter]
Sunset - 1988 [director, screenwriter]
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What do a restaurant, a college, a hospital, a wastewater treatment plant, and a prison have in common? They all have the potential to increase sustainability. Before starting my Community Fellowship at the Sustainable Living Center (SLC), I had a limited view of who could adopt sustainable practices. In classroom discussions, sustainable possibilities usually stay centered on the actions of industry, government, and individuals. However, through my work on the $mart Business Partners Program with the SLC, I have come to see that not only can any business reduce energy, waste, water, toxics, and materials, but businesses typically have greater incentive to take cost-saving measures, which sustainable actions provide.
In the past few months, I have been shadowing my adviser to witness how she conducts interviews with different business partners. We have met with businesses who are already enrolled in the $mart Business Partners program, and thus only need to renew their status by reviewing past goals and creating new goals for 2017. It has been an eye-opening experience into environmental consulting work, since my adviser and I need to have expertise about the best available technology and practices to help businesses figure out what to change. Before my fellowship, I had no idea about the efficiency of tubular lights (Fluorescent T5s are better than T8s or T12s and LED tubes are up and coming), the toxic off-gasses from vinyl flooring, and the GreenSeal certified cleaning products. Although small changes that businesses make are miniscule relative to the large societal changes that need to happen to combat climate change and environmental degradation, I am glad that the $mart Business Partners program is taking steps to make sustainable practices part of the status quo.
It has been really cool to see that some businesses are self-driven in their sustainability projects, while others have trouble knowing where to start. One of the more unique meetings I've had was when I toured the State Penitentiary and got to see first-hand their Sustainable Practices Lab. The SPL is a singular program within the prison where certain inmates have projects re-upholstering furniture, gardening using aquaponics, producing compost using worms, re-claiming used wood, repairing bikes, and sewing quilts out of used fabrics. The SPL takes a lot of materials that would have gone to landfills and creates products that are either used in house or donated to charity.
It has also been enlightening to see the challenges businesses face when switching to more sustainable practices. Many businesses face obstacles in securing funding for bigger improvements, such as solar panels, building remodels, or even a more efficient water heater. Others are limited by certain regulatory standards required by law or they're limited by inter-organizational bureaucracy. Another limitation is practicality. Jacobi's, an Italian café in town, tried to use corn-based takeout containers, but the containers did not hold hot and saucy pasta, so they had to revert to recycled cardboard containers. Without this fellowship, I would lack awareness of the sustainable projects and practices that local Walla Walla businesses undertake, and naïvely believe that sustainability works in all cases. Attaining insight into all the sustainable practices occurring behind the scenes is one of the best aspects of my fellowship work.
I am in charge of helping previous partners renew their partnerships and helping new businesses interested in becoming partners create goals for 2017. After the goals are completed, I use excel to track and help businesses calculate their reductions in energy, materials, toxics, waste, and water usage. I am looking forward to continuing my work with the different businesses in Walla Walla and seeing the different approaches each takes towards sustainability. I can't wait to reconnect with each business partner come spring to help them identify their cost reductions as well as their reduced environmental impact.


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About ricebean (Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi and Ohashi
Ricebean (Vigna umbellata ) is a legume grown in Western, Northern and Eastern (WNE) India and Nepal. It is widely grown as an intercrop, particularly of maize (Lawn, 1995), and was widely grown in the past on residual water after rice. It has the potential to play a major role in intercrop systems, and can also be grown on the edges of the terraces or sloping hillsides, as well as on rice bunds and under shifting cultivation on hillsides.
Ricebean grows well on a range of soils. It has rapid establishment, is pest resistant, and has the potential to produce large amounts of nutritious animal fodder and high quality grain, and there is great scope for genetic improvement in this neglected crop.
Although grown in both countries, landraces predominate and there is little or no choice of improved varieties as there has been almost no modern plant breeding in the crop, and seed supply is limited or non-existent. Moreover, when this has been done, little or no attention has been paid to improving grain quality or adaptation. Consequently, ricebean is not grown widely despite its suitability for marginal areas where many poor people live.
Moreover, well-functioning marketing channels for the crop do not exist. The crop has a potentially important role to play in improving food security through increasing the diversity and sustainability of cropping systems and increasing the management options available to the poorer farmers.
Ricebean is not part of any CGIAR mandate, it does not appear in the common fund of commodities or the European catalogue of varieties, and is not mandated by the NARS in India or Nepal. It has been under-researched and should respond well to an integrated approach involving plant breeding, improved agronomic practices and broad market development.
Taxonomy and origin
This section is taken from Lawn (1995) except where stated.
Like other Asiatic Vigna species, ricebean belongs to the subgenus Ceratotropis (Maréchal et al, 1978). Within the various cultivated species in this subgenus there appear to be three more-or-less isolated secondary gene pools: radiata (mungbean, green gram)-mungo (black gram, urd bean), domesticated in India; umbellata (ricebean)-angularis (adzuki bean), domesticated in SE Asia and NE Asia respectively; and aconitifolia (moth bean, mat bean)-tribolata (pillipesara bean, jungle bean), domesticated in S Asia. Vigna glabrens is thought to be a cross between V. radiata and V. umbellata, domesticated in SE Asia. The centre of diversity and presumably of origin of ricebean in Indo-China – it is thought to be derived from the wild species V. umbellata var. gracilis, found naturally from southern China through the north of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand into Burma and India, and which is thought to be cross-fertile (Tomooka et al, 1991).
The species is thought to have become domesticated progressively through accumulating agronomically desirable traits. The wild form is typically fine-stemmed, freely branching and small leaved, with a twining habit, photoperiod sensitivity, indeterminate growth, sporadic and asynchronous flowering, strongly dihescent pods and small, hard seeds.
In many regions, landraces persist which show one or more of the traits of the wild forms, particularly in terms of plant habit, seed characters and photoperiod sensitivity.
Recent history
Ricebean is most widely grown as an intercrop, particularly with maize, throughout Indo-China and extending into southern China in the east and into NE India, Bangladesh and Nepal in the west. It is grown mainly as a dried pulse, but also used as a fodder crop and a source of green pods.
In the past, it was widely grown as a lowland crop on residual soil water after the harvest of traditional long-season rice varieties. However, it has been substantially displaced where multiple cropping of shorter duration rice varieties has expanded.
Despite their long history, only mungbean has received in-depth research interest. Only three – mungbean, black gram and adzuki bean – are used in mechanised agriculture due to their more upright habit and relatively synchronous flowering.
A major constraint to the use of ricebean and the other Asiatic Vigna species are their low seed yields, photoperiod sensitivity, indeterminate flowering, and susceptibility to pests and diseases.
Ricebean is well adapted to the humid tropics, and does well on a range of soil types. However, it needs substantial attention from plant breeders if it is to become widely adopted.
Most varieties are strongly photoperiod-sensitive, and so tend to be late flowering and produce vigorous vegetative growth when grown under conditions of ample water and warm or high temperature in the subtropics. Their twining habit makes them highly suitable to grow as intercrops with maize, sorghum or millet, but also makes them difficult to harvest mechanically, and in extreme cases the weight of vegetative growth may require additional staking. Present varieties are also shatter-susceptible, and hard-seededness is present: this trait does not appear to be consistent within varieties.


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Duck and deer seasons open this weekend
The cold front that moved through Southeast Texas last weekend was a game changer that will set up some excellent deer hunting for the opener Nov. 4. Plus, it definitely moved a lot of ducks down the Central Flyway and into the coastal marshes and backwater lakes for the South Zone opener this weekend. And don't forget about the fishing. The topwater bite on Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend is going strong, and along the coast, black drum and bull reds are on a big run.
Bessie Heights Marsh is best known for holding lots of slot reds, but you never know what's going to be biting. That was the case for Faith Vaughan while she was there fishing with her dad, Kenny, last weekend. They were in the marsh so Kenny could teach Faith how to run their airboat. While on the water, they made one stop to fish. Kenny caught a small crab that they used for bait. That one crab got the attention of a huge black drum that was probably a state record but was released. The state record weighed 81 pounds and was just over 51 inches long. Faith is 66 inches tall. Based on the size of the fish and her, it was right on the mark as a state record. It took her 25 minutes to get the huge catch to the boat.
Deer season opens this weekend
The gun season on deer opens Saturday, Nov. 4, and runs through Jan. 7, 2018, in North Texas, and Jan. 21, 2018, in South Texas.
Deer in Texas have fared well in recent years with a stable population of about 4.3 million, according to Alan Cain, TPWD whitetail deer program leader.
"The majority of the state had good habitat conditions going into last winter and early spring, which helped bucks recover from the rigors of the rut, and gave them a good foundation to start the antler growth cycle this year," he said.
However, unlike the previous two years where widespread consistent rain and good habitat conditions persisted through the summer for much of the state, 2017 saw dry weather patterns take hold in May and continue into late August. These drier conditions late in the season will likely have some impact on final stages of antler development, body weights, and possibly fawn production, Cain explained. But hunters should still expect a good season.
Although rainfall was more consistent in the eastern portion of the state, keeping the habitat in good shape, it was still drier than last year, with the exception of Southeast Texas where a deluge of rain from Hurricane Harvey left many river and creek bottom habitats flooded for a short time in late August.
"Some adult deer and fawn mortalities were possible due to flooding, but with water receding relatively quickly, the vegetation in the bottomland habitat will be able to recover quickly," said Cain.
Overall, Cain predicts Hurricane Harvey will not have a significant impact on the deer populations in southeast Texas, but hunting conditions may be a little tougher with the vegetation growth.
Duck season is looking to be pretty good
The duck hunting season in the South Zone runs Nov. 4-26 and resumes Dec. 9 through Jan. 20, 2018. Duck hunting in the North Zone runs Nov. 11-26 and resumes Dec. 2 through Jan. 28, 2018.
"Currently we are looking pretty good," says Kevin Kraai, TPWD waterfowl program coordinator. "Good rainfall late this summer has Eastern Texas in better than average condition."
Goose hunting also kicks off Nov. 4 statewide and runs through Jan. 28, 2018 in the East Zone and Feb. 4, 2018 in the West Zone.
With the Texas gulf coast serving as a winter home to 25 percent of the Central Flyway waterfowl population, habitat conditions in the wake of Hurricane Harvey were an obvious concern for waterfowl biologists.
"The Texas coast endured some extreme weather recently and we surprisingly saw decent early teal hunting in many places this past month," Kraai noted. "Habitat conditions are in fair to very good shape across much of the coast just a few weeks after the storm. Recovery of these habitats has been more rapid than many of us envisioned. Waterfowl foods are abundant and improving by the day."
Wintering waterfowl supplement their diet on second growth rice crops on the coastal prairies and fortunately, much of this year's rice crop was harvested just before the storm. It, too, is recovering and starting its second growth, which will be very beneficial to wintering ducks and geese.


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I unreservedly join the chorus of praise for noted surgeon's Dr. Atul Gawande's call for flexible, de-institutionalized, and more compassionate late-life care, from the time when a person needs help with the everyday tasks of living through to the days.
Though concerned with the US medical system, it's relevant to anyone who wishes to address that period with compassion and competence.
This is a subject we can uneasily avoid, and in fact I had it on my Kindle for months before I waded in—but I'm glad I did. Dr. Gawande doesn't sugar coat his pill, but neither he does default to the vague "something must be done" approach. He gives readers some tough love, tracing the lives of family members and patients who endured displacement, pointless and invasive procedures, and (worst of all to me) a disgraceful dearth of straight talk from the medical community.
Gawande contrasts these incidents with inspiring stories of unusual and innovative resources, from assisted living facilities alight with birds, dogs and visiting schoolchildren, to hospices where both physical and emotional comfort are freely supplied to give each patient "her best day possible, now."
Each of us can influence health policies and practices, through how we vote, the requests we make of health care professionals, and how we approach family decisions. But in order to raise our voice, lend a hand, or even hold a hand, we need to know what counts, as the bottom of life's hourglass fills. "Being Mortal" will be a book to which I return, and will inform many conversations.
Concurrently, I watched Dr. BJ Miller's TED talk (19 minutes), "What Really Happens at the End of Life", about how he and the staff of the the Zen Hospice of San Francisco care for their residents. Normally I can waste time on a makeup video for some goop I don't even wear; this really did change my life, and will likely change my dying. Please watch, to experience a realistic sensitivity that is both rare, and deeply needed.
Thanks to TED's generous policy, I am posting it here. I hope each of us, and our loved ones, can one day be helped by such lovingly radical caregivers.


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Cannavaro: Milan and Inter have the resources but need time
Ex-Italy international Fabio Cannavaro said former club Inter and AC Milan need time before they can challenge for Serie A honours.
Inter and Milan have taken a back seat to rivals Juventus, who are seeking a seventh successive Scudetto this term, but both clubs are hopeful of returning to the top of Italian football.
Inter 12/1 to win Serie A with dabblebet
New Chinese owners have renewed faith among Inter and Milan supporters, with the former level on points alongside second-placed Juve, while the Rossoneri are seventh amid an underwhelming start to the season.
Cannavaro insisted patience is required as Inter and Milan bid to get back to the Serie A summit.
"They have financial resources and they will always be fighting for the biggest objectives," Tianjin Quanjian head coach Cannavaro told Premium Sport.
"But it will need time in order for them to organise themselves.
"Napoli, for example, have arrived at their level after 10-12 years."
Bitter city rivals Inter and Milan will lock horns at San Siro on October 15, following the international break.


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Saturday, January 15, 2011
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I know that is my woods :) Take care this very day and stay warm.ReplyDelete
I love the third, the trees wearing white. Lovely photos.ReplyDelete
(((Laura))) Enjoy the beauty...enjoy your visiting family...enjoy all that is. Love and hugs to you sweet friend. XXReplyDelete
Thanks for your comment! I like the first photo, with the snow covering the window! Hopefully, that is wind driven snow, and not what has fallen straight down!!!ReplyDelete
beautiful isnt it...hope you have a great weekend...off to work now myself...and i appreciate your words today over at emily's....ReplyDelete
Lovely photos and words. I do believe we have finally gotten out of the little bit we got here in Georgia.ReplyDelete
Laura, you have shared the winter views that I can't see here. Lovely :)ReplyDelete
Brrrr. I love the photos, but just to look at them makes me cold. Have a great weekend.ReplyDelete
I like the first one.ReplyDelete
Limited information gives me lots of imagination, especially in B&W!
Well captured photo!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Yes! Elegant.ReplyDelete
Beautiful series. I really like the movement of the snow in the last one!ReplyDelete
I love the hush after a new snowfall...just getting ready to head out and enjoy trying to capture some of the beauty you captured here, Laura. :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures, Laura. What a treat to wake up to.ReplyDelete
Lovely photos. I really like the first one, it just allows a little peek into the winter wonderland.ReplyDelete
Great b&w shots! Especial the third!ReplyDelete
yes, that third photo is moody and beautiful. It looks like a vintage photograph and I love it.ReplyDelete
Laura dear,ReplyDelete
this is astounding- especially to me. You know, we hardly ever get snow here in the canaries, except for the highest picks, but that's too way up from where i live... Last Sunday I was swimming in the sea and, seeing your photos i had to put on a blanket on my shoulders, for it is cold here yes,now at night, yes it is but...OMG never like that!
Warm hugs from the sunshining Gran Canaria
Looking at your world through my 80 degree and sunny glasses, makes your world almost magical. There is so much beauty in all of it.ReplyDelete
I just caught up on what has been going on with you and I am sad about your health quandaries. Figuring out the right course of action can be so puzzling. How are we supposed to know what will be best for our own body and our own situation?
As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers, dear heart.
Shabbat Shalom.
Much love always,
It looks cold out there, but I feel warm inside your blog:)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:08 PM
That first one is a little intimidating, I'm not so sure I'd want to open the door after seeing that!ReplyDelete
How cool that your family had a store in d-town. I have lived here for 20 years and do not visit it very frequently. I think that will change because there are tons of great photographic subjects :-) :-)
Aloha from Waikiki
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Beautiful photos with the gorgeous treatment of black and white!ReplyDelete
Isn't freshly fallen snow the most peaceful looking thing :o) Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Beautiful winter images... this is the season at its bet.ReplyDelete
Our snow is all gone all of a sudden. But, I guess it is only a short interlude as Winter is far from done.;))
Have a lovely Sunday dear friend,
...and what a beautiful coat it is! plus, i love the silence that accompanies it.ReplyDelete
beatyful wintercoat...:-DReplyDelete
we have just returned from experiencing the wonders of a white winter in the northern hemisphereReplyDelete
also learned about basements ...
love the shot of snow on your basement window :)
there is indeed beauty even in the basement!
The black and white magnifies the cold and snow beautifully.ReplyDelete


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My mission: to scientifically understand and effectively protect the blue whales around Sri Lanka and to inspire the next generation of marine biologists who will take over from where I leave off...
Monday, January 21, 2013
Notes from a future ocean hero
Anaaha convinced her parents to fly out to Sri Lanka from Bangalore to see the blue whales in our waters. Anaaha is just 8 years old. I had the privilege of speaking to her by phone very briefly and was struck by how much she already knew and how curious her mind was. My favourite question - how do you know that that red stuff is the whale's poo?
All credit goes to Anaaha's parents. One day she will appreciate the support they extended to her to achieve her dreams. Enjoy her thoughts on her day on the water off Mirissa.
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It looks like you have a future grad assistant lined up.ReplyDelete
It's inspirational to see that kids are genuinely curious about the seas and the world we live in..ReplyDelete
We just returned from an eventful trip in Kalpitiya over the weekend. Early in the morning, our boatman delivered some disturbing news - illegal fishing nets were being used off the coast of Puttalam and were a leading cause of 10-15 dolphin deaths per DAY. Certain Navy personnel (who incidentally are supposed to monitor the seas for illegal activity) were passively watching from their Dhora boats. Our boatman said they even assist by shooting at the fish/marine mammals in order to increase the fishermen's catch and get a fair cut out of it as well.
As we snorkelled off the coast of Dutch Bay, it was evident that the coral reefs were dead and grey. Probably as a result of constant dynamite and boating..
We intend to write to the Navy headquarters to investigate into the allegations of local boatmen and residents in to this area of the island and help to protect our natural heritage for future generations..


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As is the practice and policy of Israel, following the confession from 3 out of 6 Israelis arrested over the murder of the Palestinian teen – I would like to ask the question: Is Israel going to demolish their family homes, and of those who still remain as suspects?
Iraq blocks Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
I've written my thoughts about the recent drama taking place in Iraq involving ISIS. You can read there here and here.
The latest activity which has alarmed me about Iraq is the blocking of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube along with other social network sites. Now, not so long ago – the world erupted with anger when Turkey played a similar move during protest which had gripped its capital. At the time, the news, media around the world, engaged in a dangerous move to put pressure on Turkey to reverse the ban – including direct pressure from the White House. In Iraq's case, this has hardly been the media main news that hits our television sets.
You may question 'well what is the big deal in that', well considering how the west loves revolutions via social media, and directly Egypt and Arab Spring pops up in my mind – likewise the very point that no western country has taken the slightest interest in Iraq's latest move does indeed worry me.
Iraq may well argue – it will help to halt ISIS advance, well that may well be the case, but I'm slightly surprised by the lame and lack of explanation by Iraq. It would make more sense if Iraq used social media as a spying tool and used the intelligence to its advantage, but my main main worry at this moment is a Iraqi led and Western supported massacrer of villages and town including territories controlled by ISIS, bringing back memories of Fallujah and how America supporting and directed such atrocities. US has a history of dropping bombs from above and expecting collateral damage, unfortunately this information only makes it way out to the world when the dust settles, by then, it becomes anyone's guess who will investigate it and when the UN will agree to a full investigation.
So as it stand, I feel, from the information I have read online, that Iraqi government are setting the foundation for something dangerous.
Keep up with the information I say.
The Pope Prays in Bethlehem, Lets Graffiti Do the Talking
In the wake of Pope Francis' recent visit to Israel/Palestine, many watchers have commented on his unscheduled visit to the separation wall in Bethlehem – and are already referring to the picture taken there as "iconic." It is indeed a powerful image: with the Pope leaning his head against the wall in prayer standing next to a young girl holding a Palestinian flag. Emblazoned across the wall, the graffiti pointedly reads, "Pope, we need some 1 to speak about justice" and "Pope, Bethlehem look like the Warsaw ghetto."
Though the Pope made many stops at both Palestinian and Israeli sites, it is safe to say that his visit to the wall in Bethlehem will provide the most enduring image of the trip. Here we see the Pope praying at a very different kind of "wall." While Popes and other religious dignitaries have long visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem as…
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America and Axis of Evil to be Allies
There is no doubt in my mind that one referred to as Axis of Evil Iran will be, either direct or indirect, ally of America (and the west). With growing concern with ISIS and their progress in Iraq – the tone of war towards Iran by America has calmed down. This may seem like a wise choice by America, to let another dirty neighbor do the dirty work, but on the long run – what role will Iraq play in Shia controlled Iraq? The problem with America is they simply can't do a good job of anything. Iraq is a oil producing nation and so naturally America (and the West) will remain engaged in its politics – but it far easier to control Iraq if a) it is divided and b) if security remains a problem between Shia, Sunni and Kurds – in other words, if they continue to fight themselves then they'll have no energy or resources to pose a threat to US allies such as Israel.
Makes sense?
The dividing of Iraq is now in motion.
If I had put up this picture during the early stages of the Iraq war (2003/2004) – you would probably look at it and call it a 'conspiracy'. Yet today, this picture brings home the truth, painfully as it might be, that Iraq had been lined up to be divided into three separate states all along.
I have a a few reasons to believe that for Iraq, right now, this is the game being played:
1 – The language of the media has changed. No longer are they using words such as 'terrorism' or 'Al-Qaeda' to describe parties in Iraq.
2- Words such as Sunni, Shia and Kurds is being used instead to describe the parties involved in this new conflict.
3- ISIS is a group no one has ever heard of. In fact it took me a long time to find out what ISIS was short for, and to this group is suddenly making 'military style' strides inside Iraq and controlling territory, military hardware and well organized to take on US trained Iraqi military and government begins to sound alarm bells of who is behind them and what is their motive? As in the past, sectarian violence was the preferred method to harm the government.
3- The media such as BBC and their reports have started hinted of ISIS intention to control their occupied territory and making it their permanent state.
As the news unfolds, and ISIS continue to make ground – like always I expect the US and UK (along with their allies) to drag their feet. It serves in the interest of the west, and more importantly, it makes Middle East more unstable thus easier to control by the west along with their assets.
So, I predict in the next few months, the US/UK begin to talk to ISIS and seek to understand their terms. Their terms no doubt (as described in the picture above) will be to break a section away of Iraq to be governened and control by Sunni Muslims, leaving northern Iraq to be broken away for the Kurds and remaining part of the Shia Muslims. US/UK will ensure this is the case and so the new map of Middle East will be born.
Let's see how it pans out.
Comeback – Awakening Tempest
It's been a while. I've not been present here for a very long time – and by my own standards – this time I have well and truly taken the biscuit.
When urgent matter press in life, a type of filter begins to operate where it separates the urgent matters from the important ones, and, important matters from the not-so-important ones. This leaves the not-so-important matters on a shelf collecting dust. Unfortunately Awakening Tempest was that not-so-important matter and hence remained on a shelf collecting dust.
A couple of nights ago for no reason what so ever, this very blog was on my mind. It was that night when I decided enough is enough and Awakening Tempest needed to be revived and revolutionised, and so I set about rediscovering this blog, re-reading some of my earlier posts and pondering how I might restart and re-energies this platform.
..and so, with careful thinking I've initiated the first few important steps.
Step One – Take this blog off the shelf and clean off the dust.
Step Two – Change the theme to something a little different – a little different from the last, and
Step Three – Continue to plan improvements and start to draft some posts.
Step Four – …still thinking…
So, if you stumble across here, somehow (or maybe you have subscribed) then please remain engaged with me for I shall be updating this blog with regular content and well thought-out topics.
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Israel army shoots 2 Lebanese after Israeli soldier killed
The facts remain unclear at this stage, but recent news on this matter seems to suggest Israel army have retaliated after one of their soldiers was killed hours earlier.
In the past, and I recall similar incidents and escalations in 2010, when Israel army crossed and infiltrated into Lebanon, and of course the exact details were never confirmed or denied but ignored by Israel – the usual "no comment" policy.
After reading a news articles, one interesting piece of information which draws my attention is:
Israeli army spokeswoman Lt. Libby Weiss said Israeli forces identified "suspicious movement" along the border just after midnight, and shot two members of Lebanon's armed forces. The shooting occurred near where Cohen was killed, she said but had no details on the condition of the Lebanese. [source]
Don't you find it strange that Israel in one paragraph echo confusion or a contradiction? First "suspicious movement" is identified. Shots are then fired, and then that suspicious movement becomes Lebanese Forces. No exact location is specified and no direct link to indicate if the "suspicious movement" was indeed Lebanese Forces or just couple of cats playing near the border.
Despite the confusion and disinformation surrounding this recent incident, it will be interesting to see how both sides handle this. We have seen how the situation can deteriorate between both sides in the past and are these recent events a trigger to descend the region into turmoil, again?


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Marcela was previously Policy Advisor
Marcela Jaramillo was a policy advisor working in E3G's International Climate Finance and Climate Diplomacy programmes where she focused on the role of climate finance in driving transformational change at the national and international level.
At national level her work focused on Latin-American countries – Chile, Peru and Colombia – working on strategic plans to finance transitions towards low carbon and climate resilient development pathways, and bringing together the relevant national and international agendas for implementation, such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Internationally her attention focused on the role of multilateral, bilateral and regional institutions in the deployment of public funding sources to effectively mobilize private investment and to achieve an ambitious financing outcome in the Paris Agreement. Within the financial ecosystem of the UNFCCC Marcela worked on the Green Climate Fund, the transparency of climate finance flows in the Standing Committee on Finance and on the role of climate finance post2020 within the Paris Agreement. She also worked with other key actors such as the G-20 on its role driving reform towards a sustainable financial system. Marcela developed a rich understanding of what is required within the international finance environment to catalyze ambitious outcomes to tackle climate change effectively.
Marcela has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in the field of energy, and an MSc with distinction in Sustainable Energy Technologies. In the past Marcela worked within the energy sector leading research, design and implementation of renewable energy systems. Alongside her work at E3G Marcela is associate at the global sustainability group think tank, Nivela.


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A Community or a Congregation? For What are We Striving? Pt 2 & Pt 3
A Community or a Congregation? For What are We Striving? Part 2 & Part 3
by Tim Hegg
"Critical Issues for Torah Communities" taught at Torah Resource Institute
As people who have come to love the Torah as Gods gracious instructions in righteousness, this assertion makes perfect sense. For as one studies the Torah, it becomes evident that certain of the mitzvot cannot be obeyed apart from community involvement. The very fact that the Shabbat, as well as the Moedim (Appointed Times) require a sacred assembly ( מִקְרַא קֹדֶּשׁ , mikra kodesh, cf. Lev 23:45) points conclusively to this fact. Or consider the mitzvah of wearing tzitzit. This command involves not only wearing tzitzit but also looking upon them: It shall be tzitzit for you to look at and remember all the commandments of the LORD, so as to do them (Numbers 15:39). The you in this sentence is plural in the Hebrew as are the following verbs to look, to remember, and to do. In other words, a person cannot fulÞll the commandment of tzitzit by himself or herselflooking at them means looking at others who are wearing the tzitzit and this requires a community. In fact, when the Torah is studied as a whole, it becomes entirely evident that living in accordance with the Torah can only be accomplished within a community that is committed to obey the Torahs commandments. From a Torah perspective, community is an absolute essential, not an add-on.


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Brakes put down an early-season marker as they eased to victory at fellow promotion hopefuls Kettering Town, writes Paul Edwards.
A goal in each half from strikers Ahmed Obeng and Ryan Rowe capped an impressive performance from Paul Holleran's side, who are among a clutch of sides to have won their opening two games.
Given the way the Poppies finished last season, narrowly missing out on the play-offs after a storming run of results in the run-in, along with the fact they had retained the majority of their squad, this was seen as a stern early test of Leamington's credentials and it was one that they passed with flying colours.
Rene Howe forced Tony Breeden into a save inside the opening 60 seconds, with the Brakes skipper also fielding a shot from Spencer Weir-Daley.
There were also a couple of penalty shouts in the opening quarter of an hour, though these were louder from the home support than the players themselves.
Leamington held firm and threatened when Jack Edwards sent a bullet header whistling past the angle from a right-wing corner.
Obeng was finding plenty of space down the left in which to stretch his legs and won a free-kick in a central position around 25 yards from goal.
Rob Thompson-Brown stepped up and fired in a scorching dead ball which keeper Paul Walker just tipped on to the bar, Brett Solkhon reacting quickly to superbly block the follow up from Rowe.
Breeden made another routine save from Ben Stephens, while Howe earned himself a booking for leaving his boot in once too often on Jamie Hood.
His side then found themselves behind when Obeng sped into space down the left and cut inside James Haran before burying a powerful low strike past Walker at his near post.
Brakes had a great chance to extend their advantage when Thompson-Brown robbed a defender and tried to play Obeng in, but the shot was blocked.
Stephens' tame first-time effort was easily held by Breeden but Leamington were carrying the greater threat. Rowe had a shot blocked, while Walker punched Obeng's swirling cross out from under the bar.
The hosts were forced into two early second-half changes with key men Stephens and Liam Canavan departing.
Thompson-Brown was running the show in the centre of midfield and was desperately unlucky not to add his name to the scoresheet when he struck the bar for a second time with a swerving drive from distance. He came close again with a looping first-time effort that just cleared the bar.
Obeng almost doubled his tally when he pounced on Rowe's knock-down to turn and fire a low shot inches past the far post. Rowe then sent a header well over the bar, while Thompson-Brown picked up Ben George's cross and crashed in a well-struck volley that was blocked by Walker.
The summer signing from Redditch was inevitably involved in the build-up to Leamington's second goal, slipping a pass through for Obeng in the box. His touch outfoxed Haran who committed the foul and Rowe stepped up to the spot to coolly slam the ball to Walker's right for his third goal of the season.
Kettering Town: Paul Walker, James Haran, James Brighton, Brett Solkhon, Gary Mulligan, Nathan Hicks, Liam Bateman (Callum Westwood, 66), Spencer Weir-Daley, Rene Howe, Liam Canavan (Sam Smith, 47), Ben Stephens (Dominic Langdon, 46). Subs not used: Chris Carruthers, Jordan Wilson.
BRAKES: Tony Breeden, Ben George, Connor Gudger, Darren Pond (Richard Taundry, 90), Jamie Hood, James Mace, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Jack Edwards, Ryan Rowe (Rob Elvins, 89), Rob Thompson-Brown, Ahmed Obeng (Lee Moore, 81). Subs not used: Ryan Quinn, Tom James.


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The 2017 Hurley Pro Trestles kicked off in San Clemente, California. And four surfers are already out of the event.
The competition kicked off in three-to-four foot surf at the cobblestone break of Lower Trestles.
Round 1 and four heats of Round 2 have already been completed, which means four athletes are packing up and heading home - Matt Wilkinson, Owen Wright, Joel Parkinson and Connor O'Leary.
Jordy Smith, the current Championship Tour leader, won his heat mainly thanks to a strong first wave scored with a 9.50.
"I was stoked to get that first wave because there were a lot of things going on in that heat with the paddle battle to get things started," revealed Smith
"You can't over surf the wave out there. I was happy to get that 9-pointer to start. I just had to control that heat, and if a good wave came at the end, I was going to go and try to better my score."
John John Florence was almost relegated to the repechage round. The Hawaiian only found the decisive wave in the dying seconds of his heat against Italo Ferreira and Hiroto Ohhara.
"Italo has one of those wild card factors about him -- you don't know what he's going to do. You see him pumping down the line on a left going real fast, and you get a little nervous. I'm just stoked I got two waves in that heat since it was a good battle," notes Florence.
Frederico Morais was the only rookie surfer to survive the Round 1 guillotine. The Portuguese overcame Jack Freestone and local star Kolohe Andino.
"I started off really good and the rest of the heat I couldn't find a backup until I found that five-point ride. Then it became all about managing time and trying to improve upon that. I'm frothing to be here at Trestles," said Morais.
2017 Hurley Pro Trestles | Round 2 Results
Evan Geiselman (USA) 15.50 def. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 12.96
Hiroto Ohhara (JPN) 15.73 def. Owen Wright (AUS) 15.43
Ethan Ewing (AUS) 11.03 def. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 9.07
Josh Kerr (AUS) 16.50 def. Connor O'Leary (AUS) 13.00
2017 Hurley Pro Trestles | Round 2 Match-Ups
Kolohe Andino (USA) vs. Jadson Andre (BRA)
Michel Bourez (PYF) vs. Miguel Pupo (BRA)
Joan Duru (FRA) vs. Nat Young (USA)
Adrian Buchan (AUS) vs. Stuart Kennedy (AUS)
Wiggolly Dantas (BRA) vs. Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA)
Caio Ibelli (BRA) vs. Kanoa Igarashi (USA)
Italo Ferreira (BRA) vs. Jack Freestone (AUS)
Ian Gouveia (BRA) vs. Ezekiel Lau (HAW)


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New Yorker staff writer Orlean (My Kind of Place: Travel Stories from a Woman Who's Been Everywhere, 2004, etc.) follows the long and curious trail of the celebrity dog born on a World War I battlefield.
The author, who has written a cookbook for dogs (Throw Me a Bone, 2007) and about obsessiveness (The Orchid Thief, 1999), combines all her skills and passions in this astonishing story of Lee Duncan (1893–1960), a young American soldier and dog-lover who found the German shepherd puppy that became Rin Tin Tin (Rinty) in France, got the dog home and spent the rest of his life training and promoting Rinty, breeding other German shepherds and living with the belief of Rinty's immortality. (Rinty XI now lives in Oklahoma.) Orlean—who belongs to the generation that remembers the cry "Yo ho, Rinty!" from the popular The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin, which premiered in 1954 and ran for 164 episodes—recalls that her grandfather kept on his desk a little Rinty figure. But the author is not interested only in the dog. She also provides the biography of Duncan, as well as Bert Leonard, writer and producer, and she includes interviews with Duncan's daughter, the current keeper of the latest Rinty and scores of others. The author tells the story of silent films (where Rinty began his career), the transition to talkies and to color, the rise of television, the popularity of dog ownership in America (especially of German shepherds and collies—because of Lassie) and the evolving tastes of American youth. For years, Orlean chased Rinty—even to his grave in Paris—and by the end, began to question her sanity.
Although occasionally excessive in its claims for the ultimate significance of it all, a terrific dog's tale that will make readers sit up and beg for more.


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Eco-refurbishment of existing buildings is one of the most important measures to reduce energy consumption, and correspondingly, carbon dioxide emissions. In practice, however, this often involves additional work coordinating the subcontractors, both for fabrication and installation of the new multiple-layer facade, and for potential ventilation systems with air ducts and electrical connections. In order to alleviate these problems, we developed a novel facade system that integrates cladding, insulation, and ventilation (including supply air pre-conditioned via a solar collector) in prefabricated wood panels. The entire refurbishment can be implemented on the building exterior – without significantly inconveniencing the users.
Stage 1/Passive facade: This is the basic version, to which the ventilating facade and solar collectors are added. The storey-high elements -timber-stud constructions- make it possible to insulate the exterior wall and renovate the cladding and windows in one pass. The width of the elements corresponds to the width of the dwelling unit and its typically 7 to 8m. The maximum width is 12m. Due to construction tolerances in the existing building, there may be air spaces behind the new modules: these should be filled with batt insulation. In addition, the climatic concept requires that the edges and joints between the individual elements have an airtight seal. The material closing the gaps around the windows must meet fire-protection and acoustic standards.
Stage 2/Ventilating facade: Building on stage 1, in this version ventilating system with heat recovery is introduced in each element. Ideally the window is at the centre of the element; the ventilator is at the side of the window, facilitating maintainance. The supply air intake is in the jamb; the air is pre-conditioned, then distributed to a duct in the lower part of the element and blown into the room through an opening behind the heating element. The eshaust air is expelled through openings in the masonry. After the heat is recovered it exits the system via the jamb. When opening the windows for ventilation is an option, the system is turned off in summer.
Stage 3/Solar-collector facade: employs the method used in the ventilating facade -but instead of using the heat extracted form the exhaust air, utilizes solar energy. In order to heat the air -"working air"- a layer of transparent glass is set in front of the wood elements. Except for a slit, the gap between the two layers is airtight. The insulation (wood shavings) is sandwiched between perforated hardboard. An additional air space between the isulation and the building is closed in three sides; at top it is linked to the main duct, where the ventilator creates suction. This allows the air behind the glass panel, which has been heated with solar energy, to be directed via the insulation to the heat exchanger. Here the heat in the working air is transferred to the supply air. Then the working air is expelled through the jamb.
Depending on the season, the heat stored in the insulation and the masonry wall is available to pre-condition the air in the late afternoon or early evening. If the building massing allows, the system can also support cross-ventilation. In this instance a ventilating facade can also be employed on the opposite surface, because excess heat from south-facing rooms flows into those facing awat from the sun. then, in addition to the air taken in on the north, the exhaust air ventilator transports the air from the south side through the apartment to the exterior. The cross-ventilation causes the north facade to expel twice as much air as is taken in. Thus, the fresh air taken in is heated more than in a pure heat recovery process.
Source: Details Magazine


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Chevy Drives Bayern past Hagen
Posted by Salman Mitha
Posted in Basketball / Beko BBL / Sport Eagle Update
Audi Dome, Munich – FC Bayern Basketball were chomping at the bit after losing their first game in all competitions on Thursday night against defending Euroleague champions Olympiacos. And the Phoenix Hagen were the team to face their anger.
Chevon Troutman scored 22 points – perfect 7-for-7 from close range – and Bryce Taylor added 15 points up-close with a couple of statement dunks and from distance – 3-for-5 from beyond the arc – as Bayern burned past Hagen 91-73.
Munich remain undefeated in the early part of the BEKO Basketball season at 7-0. After starting the season 3-0, the Phoenix have crashed back down to Earth with their third consecutive loss. Larry Gordon scored 21 points to lead the visitors before fouling out. Henry Dugat chipped in 16 points and David Bell contributed 13 points to keep it close but the final score does not indicate how easy the game was for Bayern.
Bayern jumped out to a 10-2 lead then Gordon heated up, scoring on three consecutive shots including two treys to tie it up 10-10. Ole Wendt also hit from downtown, Hagen led 13-10. Lucca Staiger hit a three-pointer to tie the game, which sparked a 15-2 run for Bayern to end the first quarter and a 25-15 lead. During that run, Hagen turned over the ball three times and Troutman scored all seven of his points in 3:22 since coming off the bench.
Hagen continued to turn the ball over and Munich took advantage in the second quarter. A 14-5 run led by Troutman's six points and couple of more three's, this time from Heiko Schaffartzik and Robin Benzing built a 39-20 lead with five minutes left before halftime. Benzing finished with 12 points and would add his second trey, Paul Zipser would hit two more from distance, and the run was complete with a Taylor slam. Bayern led 54-31 at the break.
Taylor was still in form at the restart, picking up a Dugat turnover for a breakaway slam and the lead would reach 32 points midway during the third quarter. And from there Bayern were on cruise control and player of the game Troutman along with Taylor kept the Phoenix at bay. Gordon and Wendt would cut into the deficit, scoring all the points during a 12-0 run to get the game back to 84-66 but the lead was too much to overcome.
Hagen will return home and hope to regain their winning ways as they host the winless Bremerhaven Polar Bears (Eisbären) next Sunday afternoon. Bayern will look to get back on the winning track in the Euroleague hosting Unicaja Malaga on Friday night, then return to league play, travelling to Berlin to face ALBA also on Sunday.
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Welcome to the BC Charismatic!
It is with great joy that I welcome you to our website!
Our aims as the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of BC, in union with the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, are service and promotion of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, under the Holy Spirit's action. We have a special concern for being faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church for charismatic renewal participants, both individuals and groups. Our role is one of service, gathering wisdom, insight and experience –this we share with you!
It is our desire to share current articles and teachings on the website for your study. Recently, Pope Francis set before each charismatic the following tasks: evangelization, spiritual ecumenism, care of the poor and needy and hospitality for the marginalized, all this on the basis of adoration. Pope Francis reminded us that the foundation of renewal is to adore God!
I urge you to prayerfully ponder what Pope Francis is saying to the Church today. In addition, you will find many other articles and links that will encourage your spirits and lead you into furthering your own personal journey with Jesus. In doing so, may you be filled with the joy of the Lord!
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Mentally Exhausted
October 12, 2013 10:15 pm / 2 Comments on Mentally Exhausted
I completely understand this fear and frustration. Doing what you have to do to survive.
Constantly planning your escape to freedom. Hoping he will let go when the time finally comes. Cursing the bastard for everything you have endured. The worry over providing for your kids. It's a constant battle of inner turmoil and anguish.
As horrible as it is to admit, I secretly hoped for years that my ex would find someone else while we were married. My reasoning was if he had someone else in his life it would make it easier for him to let me go.
That's actually what happened. I doubt there are many women out there who call the 'other woman' with her blessings and approval. I didn't have a marriage. I never had a husband. I had a dictator.
Stay strong. Stay safe. Each day is a new day!!!
Your better life is coming!!!
Battered Wife Seeking Better Life
Since I started this blogging journey, I've come across quite a few blogs that discuss Domestic Violence as well as all different types of abuse whether it be physical, verbal, sexual, etc. Some of them are written by abuse survivors. Those of you who have lived through your ordeal and made it out. Refusing to ever be in that type of situation again. There are also blogs written by those of us who are still a victim of circumstance. Still "living the life". Trying to find our voice and strength to get up, move on and move out. Others are written by those who are our allies, the non-abused. They will fight the good fight by our side condemning all and any type of abuse. An objective standpoint if you will. Each of you are equally wonderful. Why? It's because you are talking about it. This is a topic that…
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Believe in Yourself
October 12, 2013 9:34 am / Leave a comment
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there. To serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become.
You never know who these people may be but when you lock eyes with them, you know that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible,
painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming
those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will
power or heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of
good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer
stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small
tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.
Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet affect your life. The successes and downfalls that you
experience can create who you are, and the bad experiences can be learned
from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because
they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious
to whom you open your heart.
If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they
love you, but because they are teaching you to love and to open your heart
and eyes to little things. Make every day count.
Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can,
for you may never be able to experience it again.
Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let
yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high.
Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a
great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in
yourself, no one else will believe in you. Create your own life and then go
out and live it.
"If you take your eyes off your goals, all you see are obstacles."
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Kvarn Mandel was the head of Fabritech, Inc., an important manufacturer of sensors and control systems for starships. Mandel was an aristocrat who was a strong supporter of the Empire, as well as being a devoted family man.
Kvarn Mandel customarily dressed in fancy clothes, such as flowing capes, and wore his hair in a long pony tail. With his mustache and goatee, he had the appearance of a stately gentleman. While he possessed the ruthlessness required to run such a powerful corporation, Mandel was generally courteous when dealing with others.
While he regularly travelled to the Fabritech headquarters for his work, Mandel made sure to spend some time each month at home with his family. For Kvarn Mandel, his wife, and his four children, home was the Mandel family mansion in the underground city of Fabrin on Thorgeld I.
The biggest tragedy in Mandel's life was the disappearance of his youngest daughter, Samire, at the age of sixteen. Although there was no proof, by the time eleven years had passed, Mandel had convinced himself that his daughter was dead. This was a source of conflict between Mandel and his youngest son, Simmin, who continued to search for his sister, even going so far as to hire the Skine Bounty Hunter College to try to find her.
Mandel opposed this continued search partly because of his belief that Simmin had been killed, and partly because he worried that rather than being dead, she may have joined an organization affiliated with the Rebel Alliance. As Kvarn Mandel owed much of the success of Fabritech, as well as his own personal success, to the Empire, this possibility disturbed him.


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Inside CI: Construction Ahead
When the Ceramic Industry staff first started thinking about putting together an Equipment Digest, we realized that it couldn't be done overnight. But we didn't want you to have to wait several years while we developed and refined it. Even more importantly, we began to understand that to make this a truly useful resource, we would need input and feedback from the people who use and know the equipment best-the manufacturers and suppliers.
So we decided to start small. This year's Digest is not comprehensive by any means-but it is a solid beginning. Those of you looking to find a specific piece of equipment will easily be able to locate suppliers under numerous equipment categories. And those of you looking to understand what certain pieces of equipment can do for your company will find definitions and descriptions for several equipment categories. Keep this issue on your desk throughout the year as a valuable reference tool.
But also view it as an opportunity. For every piece of equipment without a definition, you can help. Do you have in-depth knowledge of how an agglomerator is used in the ceramic industry? Have you had experience with numerous types of mills and their applications? What about kilns and kiln controllers? If so, you can be a part of this exciting development process.
We want to hear from you, whether it's a new definition or a suggestion on making the format different or easier to read-or even something off the topic of the Equipment Digest altogether. This is your magazine, and we want to continue to provide content that will meet your needs and promote the interests, growth and progress of the industry as a whole.
To that end, we have also launched a new and improved website at www.ceramicindustry.com. Packed with content, our new site provides a valuable online reference tool for the industry. Visitors can now access the entire content of each print copy of Ceramic Industry magazine, and can also find archived articles. Hot-off-the-press news items will be posted on a weekly basis, and an interactive industry bulletin board will allow visitors to easily share knowledge and experience. Additionally, online copies of our Materials Handbook and Data Book-and now our new Equipment Digest as well-can be accessed with a click of your mouse, and suggestions for revisions or additions can be entered online.
The bottom line is that we exist to serve you, and we rely on your help and feedback to ensure that we are meeting your needs. Please feel free to contact me any time at (248) 366-2503; fax (248) 366-2504; or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. I look forward to hearing from you.


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Featuring Original Music By Chance Thomas
The 'Other' Lord of the Rings Composer
(June 19th, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA) – HUGEsound Records will release THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINETM 10th Anniversary Commemorative original video game soundtrack through all major digital music outlets worldwide on June 23rd. The album features the game's original score by Chance Thomas, an avid lifelong fan of The Lord of the Rings. This 26-song double album features Thomas' very best work over the past 10 years – music so emotionally nuanced it's as if it sprang forth from the pages of LotR itself.
"Seeing this collection of music released to the world is like watching a dream come true," states Thomas. "Who could have imagined such a thing, when I was growing up an obscure and geeky kid in Oklahoma? Each track is performed by classically trained musicians, pouring their passion into fine acoustic instruments. All so skilled, so talented, and so engaged. It is beyond belief to me."
THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINETM has been transporting Tolkien fans to Middle-earth for 10 years, and with that comes the release of this incredible collection of music. Much like the beloved books this extraordinary world is based upon, the music Thomas creates has an immersive, fantastic quality that truly is a perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Chance Thomas began writing music for The Lord of the Rings well before Howard Shore tackled the soundtrack for Jackson's trilogy. He has already contributed to 9 games and expansions spanning a 20-year period, and just started work on a 10th expansion. All of this music – orchestral, choral, and acoustic ensemble music – is completely original and is all based on personal research conducted into the literature by Chance Thomas himself.
When he first began composing music based on The Lord of the Rings, Chance spent months intensely researching the books – eventually running into years – pulling out everything professor Tolkien wrote about music, song, voices, instruments, even the effect that music had on people and environments. He collected these references, sorted through them, organized and then distilled all of his research into a 26-page document which he called The Tolkien Music Style Guide.
For each of the 5 key races in Middle-earth, his Style Guide lists specific instrumental palettes, vocal ranges, stylistic guidelines, even home keys – all based on references and inferences drawn directly from the text.
About Chance Thomas:
Chance Thomas is an American composer, best known for his award-winning original music scores for blockbuster videos games. He also composes for film, animation, television and virtual reality.
Chance has been entrusted with prestigious titles and high-value entertainment properties throughout his career – The Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Avatar, Dungeons & Dragons, King Kong and many more. He has a knack for unravelling the unique DNA of each IP, conveyed in music that is both original and unmistakably resonant of each. That ability continues to win the trust of stake holders and delight fans worldwide.
The Lord of the Rings Online may be Chance's most widely admired work. Each of his compositions is based on years of personal research into the literature – painstakingly crafting instrumental palettes, vocal ranges, stylistic tendencies and emotional conjuring based on direct references and inferences scattered throughout the text. According to Game Developer Magazine, the result is a score, "…drawn from the very pen of Tolkien's writings, ringing of truth to anyone familiar with its pages."
His movie and TV scores include an Oscar™ winning film (The ChubbChubbs), an Emmy™ winning PSA (Rise Above the Blues), Emmy™ nominated TV movie (Lost Treasure Hunt) and music for popular shows like The Bachelorette, Pawn Stars, The Daily Show and America's Most Wanted.
In the late 1990's Chance led a successful movement which brought game music into the Grammy Awards™ for the first time. He helped found the Game Audio Network Guild and is a former Chair of the Music and Sound Peer Committees for the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Disc One:
- The House of Tom Bombadil
- Moria
- Drums in the Deep
- Ages of the Golden Wood
- Learning to Ride
- Horse Lords of Norcrofts
- Khazad Dum
- Tears of Nimrodel
- Urgent Errands
- Hills of the Shire
- Song of the Dwarves
- The Hollin Gate
- Calm Before the Storm
Disc Two:
- LOTRO Legacy
- Theme for Rohan
- The Eored
- Corruption and High Treason
- Rivendell
- Chant for Sauron
- Boromir's Last Stand
- Shadow of the Argonath
- The Entwash Vale
- Orc Hunt
- The Grey Havens
- Party in the Shire
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FRANKLIN, Ind. – After four straight games away from home, the Franklin College men's basketball team returned to action inside the Spurlock Center on Wednesday (Dec. 5) night, taking on Anderson University in their first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) home game of the year.
The Grizzlies (2-5, 1-1 HCAC) came out firing on all cylinders, dominating the Ravens (2-5, 1-1 HCAC) from the opening tip on their way to a 23-point halftime lead. Anderson would trim into the lead in the second half, but the Grizzlies were able to hold off a late charge for an 82-70 win.
"We played a near perfect half of basketball in the opening 20 minutes," Head coach Kerry Prather said after the game. "We turned in a really solid effort at the defensive end and we scored a lot of baskets in transition. We executed well, built a cushion and were able to knock down our free throws to seal the win. Bottom line is, to win in a tough league you have to win at home. After tonight I feel better about that than anything."
Anderson grabbed their only lead of the night on the game's first possession, but it didn't last long as Franklin used a stifling defense and quick-strike offense to rattle off a 14-2 run. Later in the half, Franklin used a 10-1 run to stretch their lead to 30-11 with 6:36 to play in the half.
When the horn sounded to end the opening period, the Grizzlies held a 43-20 lead. Franklin shot 48.7 percent (19-for-39) from the field in the opening half while holding Anderson to 24.2 percent (8-for-33) from the floor, forcing nine turnovers and recording a plus-14 differential on the glass.
Kyle Meyer opened the second half with a bucket that stretched the lead to 25 points, Franklin's biggest lead of the night. The Grizzly lead remained around 20 points for most of the second half, but a five-minute span that netted Franklin one field goal allowed the Ravens to claw back within nine at 69-60 with 2:14 to play.
But the Grizzlies were able to settle down over the final few minutes, stretching the lead back to double digits with a Sam Gutierrez three-point play. The lead wouldn't dip below 10 points the rest of the way, with Franklin knocking down their free throws late to seal the win.
Gutierrez had a team-high 21 points while grabbing eight rebounds and handing out five assists. He was joined in double figures by Borden Kennedy, Kale Morris and Danny Goggans, who all finished with 14 points each.
Franklin shot 45.1 percent (32-for-71) from the floor on Wednesday, going 16-for-17 from the free throw line. The Grizzlies dominated the game on the glass, holding a 47-34 edge in the rebounding battle. Goggans and Meyer joined Gutierrez at the top of the team with eight boards each.
The Grizzlies held advantages in points in the paint (50-38), points off turnovers (16-14), fast break points (16-6) and bench points (25-16).
Franklin gets back at it on Saturday (Dec. 8) afternoon, welcoming the Defiance Yellow Jackets to town for an HCAC contest. Tip-off from the Spurlock Center is set for 2:00 p.m.


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