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It began with the season premiere and ends with the season finale. Rick Strini is one of a select group of artists and building-industry workers to have work showcased on national television through the reality series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," but few can say they began the season and closed it out as well.
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Sunday, a nationwide audience will get a look at Strini's latest creation for the show -- a contemporary chandelier created for the Noah's Ark Missionary Baptist church in New Orleans.
"It's unusual for me," said Strini of the project. "It's sort of an unusual departure."
Strini and his wife, Debra, traveled to New Orleans on their own dime, said "Extreme Makeover" interior designer Michael Moloney, who has formed a tight bond with the couple.
"Rick and Debra are just really great friends," said Moloney. "All that they want is to help. ... They flew all the way from Hawaii to New Orleans. That doesn't happen so often. We have people who follow us around on the mainland (because) the states are closer together. What we see is what we get from the Strinis."
The two-part season finale, which covers two projects, wraps up the show's mission of building homes in 50 states. The sixth season, which begins in September, will focus on the theme of everyday heroes.
Producers and cast members of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" didn't have far to travel from Oahu last summer in their search for an artist who could create a focal point sure to garner attention. They found a willing participant in Rick Strini, a Maui-based glass blower who creates custom pieces such as pendants, vases, bowls and stemware.
Fueled by "Extreme Makeover" interior designer Michael Moloney's directions -- "Big! Think bigger!" -- Strini crafted a light fixture for the show made of more than 200 cathedral-glass-style pieces and shaped by his own hands. It hangs in Theresa "Momi" Akana's Kalihi Valley home, which was chosen for the season-opening makeover.
Strini shipped the pieces individually to Oahu, and installed them on set with Moloney during the show's seven-day construction set-up.
A deceptively delicate-looking fixture reminiscent of a cloud, and created with a tapestry of colors reflective of the ocean, the end product -- named "Pololena" -- weighed more than 300 pounds when finished.
"I thought, 'Let's see what this guy can do,'" said Moloney. "Let's push the envelope here. ... It's not an easy circumstance to be working in. But Rick's attitude makes it easy."
This time Strini partnered with blacksmith Hans Duus to create the chandelier for a congregation that had lost their church to Hurricane Katrina and had been renting space from another church ever since.
Participation on the show is a philanthropic endeavor for the small businesses that work with the show's producers. Businesses donate time and services, although exposure from the show often leads to other projects, as it did in Strini's case.
"It's just been a snowball effect," said Strini.
He created lighting based upon the original EMHE chandelier for the new sales pavilion at Ka Makana at Hoakalei, a private community of homes in Ewa Beach. Richard Dunn, executive vice president of residential sales and marketing for Haseko Construction, contacted Strini after seeing the "Extreme Makeover" premiere.
Raised by parents supportive of the arts, Strini created his first kiln in the back yard of his family's home as a teenager in Santa Cruz, Calif. He went on to obtain a degree in ceramics from San Jose State University in 1970 and a Master's of art in design from the University of California-Berkeley in 1971.
"I was one of those kids who thought I could do anything," said Strini. "It seemed natural (to have a kiln) in the back yard."
Though Strini was filmed installing the chandelier when the season finale was taped 2 1/2 months ago in New Orleans, there is no guarantee that the footage will make it on the air.
"It's been pretty exciting," said Strini. "We've gotten a lot of responses for the first one. But it's the humanitarian aspect of giving (that is rewarding)."
It's Strini's low-key quality that Moloney admires. "A lot of small business and artists ... they're donating thousands and thousands of dollars and they deserve credit for it.
"But in getting to know the Strinis, they are spiritual people, and just want to give back."


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This is the painting I did yesterday down by the Virgin River in pastel. The light was changing fast, and since what stirred my soul was the effect of shadow on water, that's what I started with. Once I got the foundation of that down, I was able to move to the trees and the mountains in the distance.
The painting was done on a 9x12 sheet of white Wallis sanded paper with a mix of Polychromos and Mount Vision pastels. The actual painting time in the field was maybe 90 minutes (plus 30 years, as they say) plus another half-hour back at the house.
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Safety Matt Elam spent the season piling up big plays for the Florida Gators' defense. Now, the former Dwyer High School standout is racking up the post-season awards.
On Tuesday, Elam was named an Associated Press first-team All-American after leading a Gators defense that ranks third nationally in scoring.
Joining Elam on the first team is Florida State defensive end Bjoern Werner. The German-born Werner led the ACC with 13 sacks and helped the Seminoles to an ACC championship.
Besides the AP honor, Elam has also been named to all-American teams by Sports Illustrated and the website CBSSports.com. Heading into Florida's meeting with Louisville in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2, Elam leads the Gators with four interceptions and is second in both tackles (65) and tackles for loss (11).
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Japanese wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo wants to put 3G network access on future handheld gaming systems, potentially including the 3DS and whatever succeeds the PSP.
The company's president, Ryuji Yamada, said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, "Videogame makers know that in order for portable game machines to take the next step forward, they need wireless communication. We are discussing this with various players."
We assume Nintendo and Sony are "players," but both companies declined to comment.
The idea of a 3G-enabled 3DS (maybe a second model?), or new 3G PSP, doesn't seem all that far-fetched. 3G connectivity would be useful for more than downloading and playing games - a host of applications, similar to those on Android and the iPhone OS, could be made available. So, basically, the addition of 3G would turn handhelds into game-centric iPhones, just without the phone (though the iPhone is barely a phone as it is).
Would you be willing to pay a monthly fee for an always-connected 3DS or PSP successor? Is Wi-Fi enough?
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"Sony is developing a portable device that shares characteristics of hand-held game machines, e-book readers and netbook computers, according to people familiar with the matter."
Oh really? What is this mystery device? Could it be a new PSP, or something entirely different?Sony's iPad competitor, perhaps? Is it calledPlayView?
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Meet the Jinvon!
by Callista Skip
The special force that Inventor Cretya encountered in Panaway Jungle has a name, and quite the hidden history.
The Jinvon were an ancient tribe living in the Jungle well before Panaway was established.
A loving and peaceful tribe, the Jinvon were bound together by bonds of their common interests, not by bloodlines or species affiliation. The oldest of them were considered their "tribal elders" and helped make some of the bigger decisions for the tribe. A King or Queen was elected at the height of their harvest season, and that person got to act as a figurehead for the following year, enjoying the "royal court" that was elected alongside them.
In this way,
the Jinvon lived in harmony with the rest of the Jungle inhabitants...
but it wasn't always to be so. By the time the newcomers had made their way to Kemah Karah and had settled Panaway, this is how the Jinvon looked:
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The first Panaway Adventurers who made their way into the Jungle to meet the locals stumbled upon gray marble statues -- beautifully carved images of different species, men and women, on simple pedestals. Some of them had markings that glowed as if from within.
No one in the Jungle would speak to the Adventurers about the statues, but their faces would grow grave, their breath caught in a sigh, as if it was a story that would be distasteful to relate.
But, as you can see, it wouldn't stay that way.
The first Adventurer to talk to a Jinvon visited the same statue day after day, leaving small tokens of his appreciation for her design, hoping that he may see something new.
One day he showed up as usual, and found an especially unusual sight waiting for him...
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She smiled shyly at him from her perch, as he struggled to stop gawking. She had the same markings swirled around her as her statue, and her eyes glowed orange, as did a jewel on her statue's forehead that he had missed before.
She shook her head as he started to introduce himself, laying out his latest offering.
"I want nothing from you, stranger," she said, her voice echoing hollowly in his ears. "We Jinvon will never
from this Jungle again."
Suddenly she moved, sweeping around him, kissing his cheek.
"But, thank you."
And that was the beginning of the Jinvon's relationship with Adventurers of Kemah Karah. After a time, the Jinvon lost their shy nature, sometimes going out of their way to help Adventurers, even if it wasn't asked for...
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The Jinvon were a curiosity that soon were an accepted part of Panaway Jungle. The other inhabitants of the Jungle still didn't speak of what they might know of the Jinvon, and the Jinvon themselves seemed incapable of expounding on what the original conversation might mean -- why the Jinvon wouldn't "
" offerings from their visitors, or anything more than the few details I've told you here.
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on May 16th, 2014 @ 05:21 PM
The Jinvon are so sexy and cute
on May 15th, 2014 @ 05:33 PM
The plot thickens. I am very curious on why they don't take the offerings. Can't wait to see what more there is to come.
on May 15th, 2014 @ 04:36 PM
The first one resembles Sukouri a bit, and I love the owl.
on May 15th, 2014 @ 12:12 PM
I wonder what a conductor's power could do to those statues, if anything.
on May 15th, 2014 @ 11:39 AM
Makes me wonder if something happened that turned the Jinvon into the statues, either by accident or not.
Looking forward to learning more.
on May 15th, 2014 @ 07:11 AM
Jinvons, hopefully are they a deck because playing them would be so funny. And the design and art are wonderful!
on May 15th, 2014 @ 05:07 AM
This is sooo cool. And, of course, the artwork is incredible.
on May 15th, 2014 @ 05:04 AM
Things are starting to make sense! Can't wait to hear more!
on May 14th, 2014 @ 09:32 PM
Curiouser and curiouser...
on May 14th, 2014 @ 08:15 PM
why do i have the feeling that this is like a spirit beast type deal
on May 14th, 2014 @ 07:22 PM
I shouldn't spam so much, but for real, that moth is now my new crush in Furoticon, and I don't even know much about her yet. That's just perfect
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Fred Dewhirst Yates
NOTABLE GAMES: [what is this?]
Alekhine vs Yates, 1923 0-1
Yates vs A Haida, 1925 1-0
Yates vs Reti, 1924 1-0
Yates vs V Marin y Llovet, 1930 1-0
Menchik vs Yates, 1932 0-1
Yates vs Nimzowitsch, 1929 1-0
Yates vs Marshall, 1929 1/2-1/2
Yates vs O Naegeli, 1927 1-0
Vidmar vs Yates, 1930 0-1
Yates vs Rubinstein, 1926 1-0
NOTABLE TOURNAMENTS: [what is this?]
Hastings (1919)
Hastings 1927/28 (1927)
Hastings 1926/27 (1926)
Scheveningen (1913)
Hastings 1923/24 (1923)
San Remo (1930)
Karlsbad (1923)
London (1922)
New York (1924)
Marienbad (1925)
Kecskemet (1927)
Semmering (1926)
Baden-Baden (1925)
Moscow (1925)
Karlsbad (1929)
GAME COLLECTIONS: [what is this?]
One-Hundred-and-One of my Best Games of Chess by Resignation Trap
Frederick Dewhurst Yates - Remarkable games by Nimzophile
Frederick Dewhurst Yates - Remarkable games by Karpova
London 1922 by Benzol
San Remo 1930 by JoseTigranTalFischer
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DAYBREAK (photomorph) & SMALL SUNS (mixed format dream poem) by Roswila
these children, you see,
are my responsibility,
not by birth but by life's
many happenstances
so please pardon me
if I rush by as I go about
my many errands
I'm now off to do my banking
a long tiring excursion
but I must exchange my wrinkled money
for handsful of shiny golden doubloons
I like for all that I spend on my kids
to shine brightly like small suns
[two tanka and a pair of two-liners on a dream of 11-7-14. Photomorph "Daybreak" (10-7-14 009v40) by Roswila]
But first, a request: please let me know of any typos or other sorts of blunders in my posts. As my eyes age I'm finding more mistakes are creeping into what I put up here no matter how many times I proof it all. Thanks for any help!
The dream-based poems posted on this blog -- dreamku, tanka, two-liners, monoku, free verse, dream narratives -- are offered in the spirit of collaboration. I have done my part. Now it's your turn to jump in and see what comes up for you. I.e., there is no right or wrong way to relate to any of these dream offerings. Even my own understandings of them change over time. And it gives me joy when a reader sees something in any of them that I have not. (This all applies to any of the non-dream poems posted here, too.)
Also please note that a dream poem or narrative is not intended as an interpretation of a dream, or even a complete and accurate rendering of one. It is my attempt to get down dream imagery/action that grabs me and, as I write about it, elicits my conscious written association and response. Nor do I believe that one has to remember dreams in order for them to do their work. In my understanding, we are much more than our conscious selves.
You may also note in any further reading on dreamku (the specific forms of dreamku, tanka, two-liners and monoku) you may do here, that in the beginning I stressed "showing, not telling." However, this has been changing for some time. I now tend to "show" (the dream story) and cap if off with a "tell" (some reaction and/or insight I've had to the dream as I was writing about it). This also pretty much applies to my free verse dream poems as well. As to what I have begun calling dream narratives, they are a different animal, probably most akin to prose poems.
For more in-depth exploration of the dreamku forms specifically and one post in which I also address my photo choices:
-- very brief comparison of dreamku and haiku: DREAMKU ARE NOT HAIKU
-- a brief post about both dreamku and my photos THE AREN'TS OF DREAMKU & ACCOMPANYING DIGITAL PHOTOS.
-- detailed three-part post about dreamku: "A DREAMKU PRIMER: Writing Haiku-Like Poems About Your Night Dreams": PART ONE: Introduction & Writing Dreamku as Dream Work; PART TWO: Elements of the Haiku Form Used in Dreamku; and PART THREE: How to Write Dreamku (the second and third parts have some overlap).
-- a short up-dating post about the three-part "A DREAMKU PRIMER" -- Important Up-date to A DREAMKU PRIMER....".
If you wish to copy or use any of my writing or poems, please email me for permission (under "View my complete profile"). Roswila's connections & other blogs: Charter Member of the United Haiku and Tanka Society (UHTS); ROSWILA'S TAROT GALLERY & JOURNAL; ROSWILA'S TAIGA TAROT; and TRYING TO HOLD A BOX OF LIGHT.


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Recently a friend sent me an e-mail. He is a builder and frequents many of the construction seminars. He had just returned from a conference, and the instructor, a trusted professional in the construction sciences, recommended that, instead of using poly as a vapor barrier, to use Certainteed's MemBrain. My friend was asking what I thought about the product and how much more this would cost. Apparently, the instructor's reasoning was that, because it was a smart vapor barrier, it would also let moisture vapor back through it into the house. Since moisture will get into the structure, this will allow it also to leave. That reasoning seemed a little shaky to me. Let me explain why.
Insulation Techniques and Advancements in Applied Science
There are few areas of construction that have been as greatly affected by advancements in technology as those related to energy conservation. Fifty years ago, energy was cheap. Making a home energy efficient wasn't even thought of. With the oil embargo of the mid 70's came an effort to cut energy costs. People were building their own ethanol stills, experimenting with ways to increase fuel economy on cars, and insulating their homes. Since this was, for the most part, uncharted waters, there was a lot of experimentation, and a lot of mistakes were made. For example, the first high efficiency furnaces didn't last long because the heat exchangers rotted away from the acids created by the condensation. Who knew! But we learned from our mistakes. Better science leads to better technology. The same was true in insulation.
The first step for many was to just add insulation. Soon it was noticed that just adding insulation seemed to create other problems, such as moisture. Then came vapor barriers. This seemed to help, but there were still issues. Then we started plugging holes and making the house more air-tight. This seemed to keep most of the moisture out of the structure, but the indoor moisture content jumped way up. So better indoor air management systems were developed to improve indoor air quality. Guiding us through these innovations were a lot of smart people in lab coats crunching numbers, proposing theories, and experimenting with different techniques. The result is our modern unified thermal envelope method of energy management. We have come a long way in a very short amount on time. Though some still cling to antiquated ideas, like "a house can be too air-tight" or "don't use vapor barriers because a house needs to breath" or "I've been building like this for 40 years", most builders and insulation contractors see the benefits of the newer methods. Thank you technology!
That doesn't mean that everything that is promoted as the latest advancement in technology is an improvement. There is plenty of pseudo-science that is being promoted as science. Accepting every supposed technological advancement as fact is just as extreme as refusing to accept any advancement because "this is how I have built for 40 years". There is a need for balance when evaluating any new technology or technique. Is it really a step in the right direction or just another detour? You need to ask questions like:
1. How does this fit in established scientific fact?
2. Does this product really do what it claims to do?
3. Is there independent research supporting the claims?
4. If it is supposed to solve a problem, is it targeting the problem or just dealing with a symptom?
5. What are the benefits in relationship to the cost? Are there other methods that produce a comparable result, but more cost effectively?
This is by no means meant to be a comprehensive list, but hopefully it does provide someplace to start.
Something to keep in mind as you are evaluating a new product or technique. BE OBJECTIVE! Be careful not to project a preconceived idea or bias. Recently, a contractor asked me about the best way to insulate an unusual area. I looked it over and gave my recommendation. The problem was, he already had a preconceived idea that spray foam would be the best solution. Though I felt that spray foam was an adequate, albeit expensive solution, my recommendation was that a different method would produce a better result. Well, he started calling other professionals, architects and such, asking for their opinions. He finally came across someone who told him spray foam was the best, just what he wanted to hear! In explaining the conversation to me he told me: "he really sounded like he knew what he was talking about". Of course he did! What he told the builder was inline with his preconceived idea. The builder then projected his bias into thinking that he was right all along and thereby lost his objectivity. So be objective. Let's go back to my friend's question and put it to the test.
A Smart Vapor Barrier?
"If you can't escape the possibility of moisture entering a wall, why not let the moisture in the wall escape?" This is what Certainteed says was behind the development of their MemBrain smart vapor retarder. The stated principle seems to have a teleological simplicity to it. We can't prevent moisture from entering walls, therefore let's have the goal of letting the moisture out. But how does it fit into established fact?
First off, in all fairness to this product, it is being promoted as an exterior wall vapor barrier, not a ceiling vapor barrier, with the possible exception of a hot roof application. This makes sense, because in the standard insulated and vented ceiling application, the ventilation provides the means for any moisture that finds it's way past the vapor / air-tight barrier to be dissipated. So, in a standard vented ceiling application, not using MemBrain is a no brainer. But what about exterior walls?
First we need to remember the function of a vapor barrier is to stop moisture from moving through materials, such as drywall and then vaporizing on the other side. In recent years, we have learned that controlling moisture movement though materials is minor when compared with controlling moisture movement around materials. Air tight is more important than vapor tight (The type of insulation used can have a dramatic effect on controlling moisture transferred by air movement. See "Dense Packed Cellulose - Cellulose Reborn"). Now, just because vapor barrier is a minor player doesn't mean we don't at least try to control it. The more effectively a vapor barrier is at stopping moisture from moving through it, the less problem moisture will be to deal with, as well as the loss of energy resulting from the condensation of the water vapor (See" Birds Bees and Energies" for more information). Because of this, building codes set a minimum standard. And this brings us to first area of concern. A product that, by design, will allow moisture through it under certain circumstances is more likely to allow more moisture into, say, a wall cavity that will need to find a way out. This is circular reasoning, "we may be letting more moisture in, but we are giving it an easier way out". This is the same reasoning that came out a few years ago regarding fiberglass as sill box insulation, to use un-faced insulation, because, well moisture will get behind it and the un-faced insulation will let the moisture out easier. The real solution was to stop using fiberglass in the box sill and use a product that didn't let the moisture through. Solve the problem, don't deal with the symptom. So, at least on this point, even though Membrain does meet the minimum standard required by code, it really isn't that smart.
Moisture control in Sealed Wall Cavities
On this, the statement that the possibility, in fact the probability, that moisture will get by the vapor and air-tight barrier is true. And this moisture will need a way out. But this does not need to be, and it should not be, back through our vapor and air-tight barrier. There is usually enough vapor release to the outside through the sheeting. Plus, the more you detail your vapor and air-tight barrier, the less moisture there will be for the structure to deal with. Now there is no perfect air / vapor barrier. Still the closer we get to perfection, the better the performance.
There are some situations where standard construction practices can create a situation where there is insufficient exterior area for moisture to adequately dissipate to the outside. One such situation is where cultured or thin cut stone is installed directly over the exterior sheeting ( Check this out:). The common method is to first install a moisture barrier directly over the wall sheeting, then a lattice and scratch coat, followed by the finished stone (Though this is the "common" method, it is neither code compliant, nor in line with the manufacturer's installation guidelines.). The effect of this is making the exterior of the treated areas vapor tight. This does not necessarily create a problem. If only a portion of the wall, perhaps the lower half, is sealed, the rest is still available for vapor release. But the more wall that is covered, the less trapped moisture can dissipate. If the entire wall is covered, there is no place for the moisture to go.
Apparently, this is the type of situation that the instructor at the conference was trying to address. There are numerous documented cases where the structure has failed in such situations. The OSB Sheeting has literally just rotted away. So, is this a place for a product like MemBrain? Perhaps. But would this be addressing the problem, or just dealing with the symptom? The first step in solving a moisture problem, any moisture problem, is to first stop the moisture from going where we don't want it. This means detailing our interior air-tight / vapor tight barrier, thereby minimizing the amount of moisture that get into the structure. A vapor barrier that allows some moisture to pass through it under certain circumstances just doesn't seem that smart.
It is important to note the reason for the structural failure in such situations. It was not primarily due to living space moisture entering through flaws in the vapor / air barrier. Rather, it was due to improper installation of the cultured or thin stone. These were:
1. The lack of an adequate moisture barrier behind the stone work, and
2. The lack of a weep / venting space between the stonework and the exterior sheeting.
The only thing some installers used was standard paper house wrap. The result was that the moisture in the masonry work would directly transfer into the wood framed structure. Without a vented space, the moisture then had no where to go. The sheeting was pretty much in a perpetual state of dampness and eventually just rotted away. No amount of vapor release could prevent this. The solution to the problem was to install an adequate moisture barrier and an adequate weep / venting space, not to manage the symptom by providing vapor release through a product like MemBrain. So, how should we deal with a situation where the exterior of a wall is completely covered with a masonry veneer? Is it now time to provide a mechanism that allows the moisture to escape to the inside, with a product such as MemBrain?
Let's again identify the problem and not just the symptom. The symptom is moisture trapped and collecting in the wall. The problem is:
1. A situation has been created that allows exterior moisture into the walls.
2. The normal and preferred moisture / vapor release route, through the exterior of the structure, has been blocked..
The solution is to directly address this. Therefore, the logical progression would be:
1. Immediately behind the masonry veneer (as in cultured or cut stone) there should be a water tight barrier. The sooner we stop the water, the less water there will be to deal with.
2. Behind the water barrier, allow a vented airspace to allow and moisture that makes it through the water barrier under the veneer or from the interior through imperfections in the walls vapor / air tight barrier. To do this, there are a number of manufacturers that address this issue with their products,Though I am not endorsing any particular brand or product, here's one:.
3. Between the vented air space and the wall sheeting install a house wrap.
Since we are targeting the problem and do not just deal with the symptom, this is really the smarter choice.
Certainteed at their website says that using MemBrain will add about $500 to the cost of an average size home. Though that's not a lot, is it worth it? When you consider the marginal benefits, if any, wouldn't that money be better spent on other areas, perhaps doing a little extra air sealing?
I understand the concerns that lead the instructor to make this recommendation, but when we weight the facts, there is little, if any advantage to using a product like MemBrain, and there probably are some drawbacks. This isn't to say that there won't be some situations where the characteristics of products like this will be useful. Still, since vapor barrier is really a minor player in controlling moisture (air leakage is the big issue.), if you choose MemBrain instead of poly, I don't see any major problems resulting, if all other things are done correctly. Still, the added cost, as minimal as it is, the smart course would be to spend the money elsewhere.


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How often do you get part way into a bead project only to realize you don't like the colors?
Or, you get part way through a project, life gets in the way and you forget about it for a few month (or years!)
For more than ten years of my beading life, I've had many 'false starts'. I am usually too impatient to take it apart, but too frugal to throw it away. So all those bits got stuffed into a container (also known as my Bead Graveyard).
One day I decided to resurrect some of my unfinished bits and started stitching together my first Frankenstein project. Since I tend to stick to my favorite palette, most of the pieces looked quite nice together. I used one unifying bead to stitch my parts together and before I knew it ... it was alive!
This is the basis of Stash's Frankenstein Project. During the months of May and June, we are offering five different Frankenstein Boot Camp classes (only $20 per class) that will not only teach you specific stitches, but also provide you with starts for your own "Frankie." Each class will give you instruction on two variations of a basic stitch.
Once the classes are over, we will have an all-day Frankenstein Project Open Workshop where you can get technical tips and creative help on how to combine your class bits into a necklace, pendant, or bracelet. This workshop is free to those who have taken at least three of the Frankenstein Boot Camp classes. (regular workshop fee $10) Open Workshop means you can come anytime and stay as long as you like!


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Degree in Theatre
Meet Our Theatre Faculty
The dramatic arts are one of humanity's oldest means of expression. Stories told in theatres have had a profound impact on culture, society, and politics, in addition to providing entertainment. Averett University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre that teaches students the skills and knowledge they need to carry on this tradition of storytelling, with a thorough grounding in acting, writing, stagecraft, directing, and more.
Students in the Theatre major can pursue the following three concentration options:
- Theatre
- Theatre Arts with Teaching Licensure (Pre-K – 12)
- English and Theatre
All three concentration options include hands-on experience in our Theatre practicum, which gets students involved in the production of plays for the Averett community and local children. The experience of putting on a show teaches critical teamwork and collaboration skills, along with independence and confidence in one's own skills.
Theatre Major Course Topics
Courses for the Theatre major and Theatre Arts with Teaching Licensure concentration include:
- Introduction to the Theatre
- Acting
- Advanced Design
- Creative Dramatics for the Classroom Teacher
- History of the Theatre
- Modern Drama
- Oral Interpretation of Literature
- Play Directing
- Senior Seminar
- Shakespeare
- Stagecraft
- Theatre Design
- Theatre Practicum
- Voice and Diction
Students in the English and Theatre program take additional courses in Literature and Composition, including:
- Major British Authors through 18th Century
- Major British Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries
- Origins and Structure of English
- Survey of American Literature to 1860
- Survey of American Literature 1860 – 1970
- Teaching Composition
Musical Theatre Minor
Averett also offers a minor in Musical Theatre. This minor teaches additional staging, dance, and singing courses, including:
- Applied Voice
- Averett Singers
- Class Piano for Beginners
- History of Musical Theatre
- Musical Theatre Dance
- Musical Theatre Lab
- Theatre Practicum in Musical Theatre
For full details of the courses required for any of our Theatre degree programs, please see our course catalog. To read admissions requirements for this program, please click here.
For more information about Averett University and our Theatre programs in Virginia, contact us or apply now and get started on your career today!


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For this insider guide article, we chatted with Matt from Greece Travel to discover his expert tips on visiting Lesvos, one of the many islands he has explored and written about in his in-depth guides.
After starting the Greece Travel guides in 1996, Matt went online 10 years later to share his extensive knowledge of the Greek Islands and started the blog. He always aims to tell a good story, share an insight or make readers laugh with his posts, and we can vouch – his catchy writing and good-humoured style keeps you reading page after page. And boy, are there pages to read.
Matt had plenty of handy information to share with us on Lesvos, which you can find below.
Lesvos is actually the third largest island in Greece, yet it doesn't seem as popular with holidaymakers as islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete. Why would you say travellers should visit Lesvos over other major Greek islands?
First of all, those other islands you mentioned are more expensive than Lesvos, and with the exception of Crete I think they just aren't as authentic. Sure, everybody knows Santorini and Mykonos are worth going to, but I think Lesvos has a lot more going on even though it's a little more off-the-beaten-track. Santorini has probably the most dramatic landscape because of the volcano, but it's a matter of whether you want a busy holiday spot or a quieter place to relax.
In the case of Lesvos, it is nothing like the Cyclades islands. It is a large island where each area is different from the others. The Cyclades are mostly dry islands with beaches, tourist centres and some small villages. Lesvos has villages, towns, cities, rivers, forests, and is much more diverse in its landscape, culture and beauty – personally I think it's more diverse than all the Cyclades islands put together, but you'll have to see for yourself!
If a holidaymaker only has a few days on the island, what would you say is one thing he or she absolutely shouldn't miss the chance to visit/see/do in Lesvos?
I don't think I can narrow it down to any one thing on Lesvos. The seaside village of Skala Eressos is one of the best beach towns in Greece, with a beach that is about three kilometres long, lots of great fish restaurants, some cafes and bars and some nightlife.
Molyvos is a spectacular town with a castle above it, nice beaches in and nearby and one of the most beautiful shopping streets of any of the Greek islands, not to mention great restaurants and lots of nightlife. Sigri has a half dozen amazing beaches, some where you will be the only person there. Then there's the hot springs, the Roman Aquaducts, the numerous castles and the food.
Speaking of the food, tourists tend to find themselves eating at all the obvious places, but which lesser-known restaurant gems do the locals love in Lesvos when it comes to dining out?
There are not enough meals in a day to eat at all the wonderful lesser-known restaurants in Lesvos, and every time I go I find more. Plus, the food in Lesvos is amazing and inexpensive. Half the price of what you pay on the popular islands, fresher and all local products.
Obviously places like Athens are packed with Grecian history, but what sites does Lesvos offer that might appeal to holidaymakers?
There are several castles, some Ancient Greek and Roman ruins, lots of old churches, one of the world's largest petrified forests in the National Park near Sigri, not to mention all the rivers and ponds with flamingos and migrating birds, and lots of other wildlife.
Culturally, are there any places or events – villages, parks, festivals, etc – you'd recommend to really immerse yourself in the local culture?
It seems like every weekend of the summer there is some kind of cultural or religious festival in one of the towns or villages. They have an Ouzo Festival, a Food festival, a Sardine Festival, horse races, and there are many festivals for the name days of the saints. If you're looking for a souvenir to take home that isn't a pen or a postcard, get Ouzo – the drink of Lesvos.
What's the best way to get around when travelling on the island?
Rent a car. It is too big for a small motorbike unless you break up the trip and stay in several different places that you use as a base to explore that part of the island. But there are walking tours and sailboat trips around the island. If you are a hiker you will be very happy in Lesvos. People who ride bicycles like it too.
Do you have any other suggestions for alternatives to the tourist trail or typical tourist activities on the island?
Tourism is mostly located in Molyvos, Petra, Skala Eressos, Vatera and Anaxos but it is very low impact tourism. You won't see large groups of tourists wandering around. It is couples and families mixing in with the locals. You can rent a car and explore the mountain villages on the island and not run into another tourist.
So actually, there are no typical tourist activities because there are not many typical tourists who go to Lesvos. Most tourists go to other Greek islands – the smart tourists go to Lesvos!
If Matt has convinced you that a trip to Lesvos needs to be your next holiday, you can find more inspiration on our Lesvos travel guide, which includes top restaurants, beaches, things to do and more.


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Fifty Shades of Grey Author Is a 'Control Freak' About Film Adaptation
E L James explains her reasoning for selling her sexy saga to Universal Studios and Focus Features
"I really like clever men who challenge you," says the Fifty Shades of Grey author – and she's not even referring to her erotic novels' main character, Christian Grey.
In her exclusive interview with EW.com, the woman who writes under the pseudonym E L James is actually referring to Jeb Brody, Focus Features president of production, whose sense of humor helped convince her to sell the movie rights of her trilogy to Universal Studios and Focus Features.
The price tag? About $5 million, reportedly, to bring the not-safe-for-work saga that's easily the hottest book around to the big screen, a feat every major studio in Hollywood seemed to want to take on.
RELATED: Fifty Shades of Grey: Should It Be a Movie – Or on TV?
But if James's soft side for a sharp guy sounds anything like her heroine, college grad-turned-sex goddess Anastasia Steele, take note: She may have more in common with Grey, the story's blush-worthy but troubled hunk, who has a history of dominant-submissive relationships.
James, a West London-based TV executive and mother of two, says her decision also came down to the studio's ability to grant her the pull she wanted in the movie-making process, including approvals for script and casting.
"This makes me sound like a control freak, doesn't it?" she says. But bossiness aside, when it comes time to adapt the books' focus on those sex scenes, she adds, "I think that's going to be a collaborative process."
Fair point well made, Ms. James, Grey would say.


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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment – Heel and Arch
The following document will outline Plantar Fasciitis symptoms, solutions and treatment. We will look at what Plantar Fasciitis is and how it can affect you. Please contact our team if you need further information.
Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
I am lying in bed, anticipating the sharp pain this will occur when I first touch my feet to the ground. It cuts across my arch from my toes to my heel. Almost like stepping on glass.
Plantar Fasciitis – What is it?
The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of tissue in the bottom of the foot which runs from the heel to the base of the toes. When placed under too much stress, the plantar fascia stretches too far and frays, or tears, resulting in inflammation of the fascia and the surrounding tissues [Plantar Fasciitis], foot pain and heel pain.
If the injury becomes severe, this debilitating heel pain is usually worse first thing in the morning. With patients complaining that they don't want to get out of bed and put there feet on the floor, because this is the worst pain of the day. After a few minutes it eases as the foot gets warmed up, but can get worse again during the day especially if walking a lot. If the foot over pronates or is too stiff then they may be prone to this injury. As the foot rolls in, the arch ligament is stretched more, putting more strain on it.
Heel pain or heel spur
Arch pain
Plantar Fasciitis – Solution
Custom orthotics are recommended to remove the constant strain on this tissue (see biomechanics page). Standard orthotics can provide cushioning when you walk. A custom orthotic is measured to match and support your foot structure when weight bearing. With the correct pressure on the right part of the foot, the plantar fascia will be supported and less chance of further injury.
Become Pain Free, Upright and Mobile
The Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
1. Check your foot alignment.
2. Correct your foot alignment.
3. Support your heel and arch.
4. Custom orthotics can be made while you are weight bearing, standing on your feet. Padding and pressure can be made into the orthotics to provide the necessary support to alleviate the pain.
5. Become pain free, upright and mobile.
6. Ask for a call back. Use the form on the right.
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Lovebirds can be housed indoors in a large wire
cage with a plastic base or outdoors in a
purpose-built aviary. The cage should have some
horizontal bars on it to allow climbing – Lovebirds
enjoy hopping from perch to perch. This means most
round cages are unsuitable. Bars should be no wider
than 12mm apart to prevent escape. Kept outdoors,
your aviary should allow room for the birds to fly
around properly. Lovebirds kept indoors will need to
be let out of their cage daily to exercise under
supervision – make sure you keep all doors and
windows closed when you do this. Covering the cage
with a cloth at night will encourage your Lovebird
to settle down for sleep. Keeping masked and
peach-faced birds together is not recommended as
they can fight.
You should provide a bath for your bird, either
fixed to the outside of the cage or a shallow bowl
placed inside the cage – although some birds may
prefer to be sprayed with tepid water instead.
Lovebirds come in a variety of colours and
markings. They are usually green or yellow with
orange, pink, and blue highlights in either
peach-faced or masked varieties.
Lovebirds in the wild eat a wide range of seeds,
grains, and vegetation. A quality Cockatiel /
Parakeet food mix makes a good basic diet although
supplements may also be required such as cuttlefish
which acts as a vitamin supplement, environmental
enrichment, and also helps grind the beak down.
Small pieces of fresh fruit and vegetables can also
be given as treats and fresh drinking water should
always be available. Certain foods can be harmful to
your Lovebird - avoid giving them lettuce, avocado,
lemon, potato, or any sweets or drinks designed for
human consumption.
Exercise & Entertainment:
Lovebirds are curious and highly active birds that
enjoy playing and climbing, so toys are essential to
stimulate them mentally and physically. Lovebirds
may be smaller than cockatiels yet they're much
louder – they can emit a truly ear-piercing shriek
when they want your attention.
Lovebirds can be quite difficult to tame. Purchasing
a pair of hand-reared birds under 4 months old is
recommended. Lovebirds are quite territorial so you
will need patience and perseverance to tame them
successfully. Let them settle in their new
environment, talk to them gently, and gradually get
them used to accepting small treats through the cage
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Tokyo (Japan) - The Japanese government has proposed a new tax on iPods and other digital music players. The so-called Copyright Tax would add approximately $1 per device and the estimated $9.5 million annual proceeds would be distributed to recording companies and artists. In Japan, Minidisk and DVD players are also subject to a Copyright tax and it seems the law makers are just trying to level the playing field.
A similar proposal was floated in Japan in December 2005, but was quickly shot down.
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It's the end of the year and I must say it has been a year of changes for Peyton's Mom! I want to take a look back at the stylish cuties of 2010. Here is the list:
10. P Diddys twins (BOGO!) D'Lila Star and Jessie James
9. Violet Nash, Christina Milian and The Dreams baby.
8. Zuma Rossdale, Gwen Stephani little boy.
7. Zahara Jolie Pitt, Angelina Jolie daughter. Shiloh is not included cuz I am not sure how I feel about her dressing like a little boy at such a young age.... 'side eye'
6. Nahla Aubry, Halle Berrys daughter.
5. Harlow Madden, Nicole Richie's daughter.
4. Honor Warren, Jessica Alba's baby girl.
The Top 3!
2. Suri Cruise - I am on the fence about little girls wearing heels....


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NAB/LAS VEGAS – (April 13, 2015) – Christie® unveiled five new 3LCD digital projectors at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas today. Featuring brightness ranges of 6000-8000 lumens with a single lamp and an optional* 0.38:1 Ultra Short Throw lens, the new Christie D Series with 10:000:1 contrast ratio boasts one of the brightest single lamps in the market offering XGA, WXGA and WUXGA high resolution.
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Air France provided its engineering hangar and one of its fleet of 10 A380 aircraft to the project. The 60,000 square metre hangar, which is large enough to house over 3,000 examples of the Cayenne (or one very big aircraft), was designed specifically to house the Air France Airbus A380 and is usually home to all the engineering and maintenance activity for the Air France fleet.
The contrast between the two machines was striking. The Porsche Cayenne (measuring 4.8-metres in length) was connected to the largest passenger aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380 (73-metres) via a special towing attachment that sat on the Cayenne's standard tow bar.
Richard Payne, a technician at Porsche GB said: "It did it – I'm so relieved! We don't usually go this far to test the limits of our cars but I think today we got pretty close. I could tell that it was working hard but the Cayenne didn't complain and just got on with it. My mirrors were quite full of Airbus, which was interesting. Our cars can go a bit beyond what our customers might expect – they're designed to be tough.
The Guinness World Records title was set by a Cayenne S Diesel, producing 385 hp and 850 Nm of torque. The exercise was then repeated using a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.
"But even so, what the Cayenne did today was remarkable – we drove the car here from London – and I plan to drive it home again, having towed an A380 in between. Credit should go to the team in Stuttgart who developed the car – they did a thorough job. I'm also very grateful to Air France and its engineers for their generosity in allowing me to tow their beautiful aircraft." Payne added
Gery Mortreux, Executive Vice President Air France Industries congratulating Porsche said: "This achievement is a new illustration of the way AFI KLM E&M is able to adapt to specific requirements, and the passion we put on every challenge we take. It was fun and exciting to watch the two machines together – our engineers were intrigued and impressed. Congratulations to Porsche on a remarkable achievement."
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Gone to read some books, back soon.December 9, 2007
Our forces can't carry on like thisNovember 19, 2007
The head of the Army has warned that years of Government under-funding and overstretch have left troops feeling "devalued, angry and suffering from Iraq fatigue", The Sunday Telegraph can reveal.
General Sir Richard Dannatt, the Chief of the General Staff, reveals in a top-level report that the present level of operations is "unsustainable", the Army is "under-manned" and increasing numbers of troops are "disillusioned" with service life.
Gen Dannatt states that the "military covenant is clearly out of kilter", and the chain of command needs to improve standards of pay, accommodation and medical care.
"We must strive to give individuals and units ample recuperation time between operations, but I do not underestimate how difficult this will be to achieve whilst under-manned and with less robust establishments than I would like."
Our forces can't carry on like this, says General Sir Richard Dannatt – Telegraph
Wall Street battered by fresh bank writedownsNovember 11, 2007
Mounting fears over further heavy losses in the financial sector pushed Wall Street down for a third day after three leading US banks revealed further evidence of the damage being caused by the credit crisis.
Bank of America, the country's second largest bank, and JP Morgan Chase, the third largest, admitted that they too could be hit by the worsening crisis. The news came as Wachovia, the fifth largest bank, said it faced a $1.7bn (£812m) fourth-quarter hit.
The Dow Jones slid 247 points at one stage, a fall of nearly 650 points over three days, as the flood of bad news cemented the view that the final three months of year will throw up even more losses.
JP Morgan, which revealed it had $40.6bn of leveraged loans and unfunded commitments on its balance sheet at the end of September, said it faces "further markdowns … if market conditions worsen for this asset class."
Housing market hit unevenly by credit crunchNovember 9, 2007
Britain's housing market will become a direct casualty of the credit crunch with the pain felt unevenly across the regions, credit information firm Experian says.
Experian predicted house prices over the next two years would record the lowest annual increases since the mid-1990s, while repossessions would reach 15-year highs.
The report comes two days after Bovis Homes, Britain's fifth biggest housebuilder, warned that turmoil in financial markets was undermining confidence among house buyers.
Housing market hit unevenly by credit crunch | Personal Finance | Reuters.co.uk
'Action needed' on soaring debtNovember 8, 2007
Irresponsible lenders are pushing people into debt, but regulators are "asleep on the job", a charity warns.
Citizens Advice says its staff dealt with a record 1.7 million debt problems during the last 12 months, an increase of 20% on the previous year.
The charity says it is working hard to help more people deal with their financial problems.
But it wants the financial services industry to do more to tackle irresponsible lending.
The director of public policy at Citizens Advice, Teresa Perchard, said: "Time and time again, we come across people in desperate straits who need not be there if the firm who lent them money had acted responsibly on day one.
Oil pushes ever higherNovember 8, 2007
A storm in the North Sea helped to push the oil price closer to $100 a barrel today, as the average price of a litre of petrol broke through £1 for the first time in the UK.
A barrel of US light crude oil hit a new all-time high of $98.62 this morning, having reached $97.07 in fevered trading yesterday. Brent crude also rose again, hitting a new high of $95.19.
The rise was partly spurred by the declining dollar, which hit a new 26-year low of $2.1053 against the pound in morning trading in London.
UK 'faces more financial shocks'November 7, 2007
The governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has warned that the US sub-prime mortgages crisis poses more risks for the UK's financial system.
He also revealed that it was Chancellor Alistair Darling who decided not to support a Northern Rock takeover bid.
Mr King told the BBC he had advised the chancellor that governments should not provide financial help to one company so that it could take over another.


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Our Prom Mom Makes a Parenting Facebook Faux Pas
Guest blogger Marian Merritt, member of Family Circle's Tween/Teen Advisory Board, on her "prom mom" experiences.
The two mail order dresses arrived! I have to admit, one of them was just stunning and at a great price. But M felt it was too fancy, too serious and maybe even too "mature." Given the department store's wonderful policy of free shipping and free returns, we may hold on to that one for a while, as a back-up, or even to use as a formal dress to wear in college. I think it's good to have a few wardrobe options.
Unfortunately, I'm out of the dress shopping job this week while I'm out of town on business. M is going to have to go with a friend to yet another dress boutique in LA. Who knows? Maybe she will get lucky or feel less pressure without me. If not, you may recall we have a college trip coming and that still gives us a chance to shop in New York. (Someone should warn Macy's Herald Square!)
So let's stop to discuss another aspect of all this prom prep: the online world.
I committed a parenting social media faux pas and I need to share it with you. When my first blog entry went up on Momster, I linked to it on my Facebook page. I allowed the accompanying photo to appear on my Facebook newsfeed. And then, (horrors!) I tagged M in the post! That meant all her friends suddenly saw the item, with the link to Momster and the photo of the dress. Including the dress that isn't her actual DRESS, if you know what I mean.
OMG! The drama that ensued! First, M was annoyed that her boyfriend saw the image and "MOM! He isn't supposed to see the dress!!" Huh? I thought that was a wedding rule, not a prom rule. And then, the comments from her friends began, because they assumed she'd selected that red dress as the one. While all of them said they loved it, M felt compelled to post and re-post her statement that "THIS isn't my prom dress! It's just one we tried on!" So, the key lesson I learned is to avoid tagging her in my prom blogging, at least for the time being.
And I learned a neat trick our kids are using to keep their fashion faux pas to a minimum on the big night. As each girl selects her final dress choice, she uploads an image to a Facebook page (a RESTRICTED Facebook page for just the girls) to make sure no one gets the identical dress. That is brilliant! At my prom, there were three girls wearing the same ivory lace Gunny Sack dress and I was one of them. All night long, we each staked out our section of the dance floor and tried to stay out of photos with each other. It was a little upsetting (though very funny now). It's quite a relief that with this wise use of technology, that's one issue our kids can avoid. (Although I must admit, now I wish we had taken a photo of the three of us in our matching outfits.)
Ask your teens how they are deciding what to wear for the big night. Will your daughter's dress match her date's outfit? Do they have a group planning page? What about corsages or flowers (and do they still do that?) Will there be dinner before or dinner after? Group photos at one house? After-parties? Do you have a curfew for your teen and will you lift it for prom night? Get those conversations going now and while you're at it, maybe you and your teen should set some ground rules for each other about how to use social media wisely. Just as they may want you to limit any mentions of prom stuff in your own Facebook or other social networks, you should ask them to be smart about it too. Talk about making sure their social network activity is thoughtful and considerate of others. Not everyone has determined their prom plan yet and may be upset by seeing what your teen is posting. And as we move towards the big night, that intensity will increase. Discuss how to post images, videos and comments while respecting privacy and feelings.
Marian Merritt is a mother of three (two teens and a tween) and works for security company Norton by Symantec. You can read her internet safety blog atwww.norton.com/askmarian. She serves on Family Circle's Tween/Teen Advisory Board and has written the award-winning Norton Family Online Safety Guide, now in its third edition.


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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Led by one of the best starts by a pitching staff in 33 years,
WKU Baseball looks to carry that success into a four-game series vs. Northern
Illinois at Nick Denes Field. The Feb. 23-25 set will begin with a Friday
doubleheader starting at 1 p.m., with 45 minutes in-between contests; the schedule
for the final two games is currently TBA.
This will be the first four-game series for the Hilltoppers since they swept Albany
from Feb. 27-to-March 1 in 2009.
On the heels of a 4-1 victory over Belmont in the team's Home Opener on Tuesday,
Feb. 20, the 2018 Hilltoppers became only the second team in the past 33 years to
allow 13 runs or fewer in the first four contests. The other WKU team to do so was
the 2009 club that went 42-20, finished tied for first in the Sun Belt regular
season standings and was one win away from advancing to the Super Regionals.
Series Preview
The Hilltoppers are 3-1 all-time against the Huskies, with the wins being a
three-game sweep Feb. 25-26, which also included a doubleheader. This year's NIU
team started out 2-1 last weekend at Central Arkansas and did not have a midweek
game that followed.
Four Husky hitters are at or over the .385 mark in batting average, including
outfielder Hunter Bross, who went 4-for-10 (.400) against the Bears with three
extra-base hits (two doubles and a homerun). The NIU pitching staff also impressed,
allowing only three earned runs (10 total) in the three games. Two of the projected
starters, lefty George Faue and righty Michael Lasiewicz, each completed six innings
and combined to give up one earned run (five total).
WKU, meanwhile, will look for its pair of starters to double up on their success in
the opening Friday doubleheader. Lefty Ryan Thurston and righty Colby Taylor will
get the nods, as the two combined to go 10.1 innings and give up only one run at
Memphis. Thurston gave up only one run and struck out seven, but was handed a
tough-luck loss in the 4-0 defeat on Opening Day. Taylor, meanwhile, shut out the
Tigers in his 5.1 frames of work and got the win in a 3-1 team decision.
Midweek Recap
Faced with a 1-0 deficit in the top of the first inning, WKU bounced right back in
the bottom half to even up the score against visiting Belmont, when Chase Larsen
knocked home Dillon Nelson from third base with a single up the middle. From then
on, a combination of eight relievers kept the Bruins off the board. Each Hilltopper
pitcher got 2-to-4 out, while none faced more than five batters in his appearance.
Michael Martin posted his third scoreless appearance in the first four games and
Michael Darrell-Hicks earned the win, shutting down Belmont in the top of the third
inning before WKU broke the 1-1 tie. Larsen also knocked in that run, which would
prove to be the game-winner, with an RBI ground out that scored Colin Butkiewicz.
With timely pitching and two more runs added on in the sixth, the Hilltoppers won
their fourth-consecutive Home Opener at Nick Denes Field.
How to Follow the Hilltoppers: For complete information on @WKUBaseball, follow the
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