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PwC alumnus Dan Balaban on the future of Alberta and renewable energy
PwC Canada's Courtney Kolla, senior manager in the Audit and Assurance group in Calgary, sat down to catch up with PwC alumnus Dan Balaban, president and CEO of Greengate Power Corporation. Dan and his team develop wind energy in transmission-rich areas across Alberta. Greengate Power Corporation is currently working on eight projects totalling 1,450 MW on 165,000 acres of private land. Dan worked at PwC from 2001 to 2003 in the e-Business Advisory services practice and here are his thoughts on business and the energy industry in Alberta today.
Kolla: We appreciate you taking time out of a full schedule to catch up with us today. Dan, tell us more about your role with PwC during your three years with the firm.
Balaban: I worked in the e-Business Advisory Services practice which at that time was a stand-alone technology consulting practice that PwC had started.
Kolla: You're now involved in the energy business, which is completely different. Tell us more about how that transpired.
Balaban: Yes, so to start with my educational background – I have a degree in computer science and I started my career at Ernst & Young. When I joined PwC, I was advising companies on how they could use Internet-based technologies to improve their businesses. Although what I am doing today is very different than what I had started out doing in my career, I actually see a number of similarities between what I was doing with the Internet at that time and now with renewable energy. When I got involved in Internet-based initiatives, it was all very new and we were moving ahead of the curve. The Internet has fundamentally changed the way we do business in a way that is similar to how renewable energy has fundamentally changed the way we produce and consume energy in terms of transformational attributes. I became interested in renewable energy as a kid growing up in the oil and gas industry — my father was always interested in renewable energy as an industry and that curiosity was passed along to me. I eventually started a successful software company called roughneck.ca, a leading provider of software for the oil and gas industry, that I sold in 2005. A key capability of our software was to help oil and gas producers manage and track their greenhouse gas emissions on an annual basis. So, you can see how I carried on my childhood interest professionally through the development software to help with some of the environmental issues that oil and gas producers need to address. I was drawn to renewable energy and when I sold my software company in 2005, I was looking for the next business opportunity.
Kolla: How did you become involved in business as a family? It must be great to have your brothers Jordan and Mike involved, and your father Jack working alongside you on the Board of Directors. How did that all come together?
Balaban: I am fortunate to have a close family. I think we are a rare example of families that get along well in a business context and I guess it's just a passion that we all share.
Kolla: What opportunities do you see for wind or the renewable sector in Alberta and Canada?
Balaban: I see Alberta having the potential to be North America's wind energy leader and I'm actually quite involved in advocating for a clean electricity policy in Alberta so we can have the right policy framework in place to meet our potential. Around the world, most jurisdictions have policies that specifically support the development of renewable energy. Alberta has a healthy oil and gas sector and it's important that we continue investing in that sector as it drives our economy; however we are under increasing pressure to improve our environmental performance. The protest against the Keystone and Gateway pipelines are tangible examples of how the status quo is starting to affect our ability to conduct business. We have great natural gas resources, oil and among the best wind resources in the world. In terms of drivers, taking advantage of our clean energy potential could give us the social licence we need in order to operate traditional fossil fuel businesses and avoid negative situations. I think Alberta needs to look at diversifying its economy away from traditional oil and gas – continue investing in it but recognize clean energy as a tremendous opportunity that provides economic and environmental benefits. It creates jobs, improves our international reputation and cleans our air.
Kolla: What challenges do you see for the renewable energy sector? The topic of transmission capacity has been in the news recently along with talk around systems and upgrades.
Balaban: I think the main challenge that we have in Alberta is primarily policy driven. The transmission issue is more specific to the government planning and approval processes – I don't think anyone is arguing about the need for new transmission. With the growing population base in this province and the growing economy, we haven't invested in transmission for decades so the consensus is that we need new transmission. I think transmission will be resolved and that it is not a barrier for realizing our clean energy potential. The barrier is more around policies that are specifically supportive of investments in clean energy as opposed to investments in the status quo, which is the traditional electricity sector. The majority of our electricity in Alberta comes from coal, which is a very carbon, CO2 intensive process. There are viable options and the province could set a policy to choose clean alternatives over traditional ones. A new wind energy project cannot be economically competitive with a 40 year old coal plant. However, wind can be competitive with any new source of power generation if you take into account the environmental costs of doing business. We are not advocating for a policy of government subsidies but we are advocating for a policy that uses our existing free-market for the electricity sector to drive investment. In other words, we are not looking for government subsidies; we are looking policy-driven demand that enables the market to find the most cost efficient way of developing cleaner electricity.
Kolla: What risks and concerns do you see?
Balaban: Alberta has great resources with an open-for-business attitude from land owners to the provincial government, making it a favourable jurisdiction compared to many other parts of the world. However, we do need policy to drive investment in the clean energy opportunities we have, including wind energy. We are involved right now in financing the largest wind energy project in Canada called the Blackspring Ridge I Wind Project. We will be under construction with that project this year and right now, my concern is around the uncertainty in the overall global economy. Europe has been much more progressive with investment in renewable energy than we have in North America. The 2008 financial crisis was tough for everybody. People are concerned that unless the European Union sorts out their issues and the United States sorts out their issues, we'll go back to a financial crisis.
Kolla: You spoke earlier about your father and the oil and gas business. Who were your mentors growing up?
Balaban: My father was definitely a mentor for me early on. My dad's been an entrepreneur for almost his entire career, so I grew up in a family with a strong entrepreneurial influence. I was always a curious kid and close with my father who was always free with sharing his entrepreneurial wisdom and advice with me growing up and even to this day. I started my career at Ernst & Young and the first partner that I worked for was a gentleman named Peter Wood. He was among the most entrepreneurial partners and was doing all sorts of really neat things to adopt Internet-based technologies. Peter was amazing at thinking out of the box and innovation. I think this demonstrates that professional services firms can be innovative places to work.
Kolla: Is there one thing that sticks out in your mind from your experience at PwC that you have carried with you today, good or bad?
Balaban: One of the really interesting parts about my experience at PwC was the opportunity to be involved in starting up a new practice within the firm. Obviously, one of the reasons a firm gets a new line of business is by leveraging existing relationships. I had the opportunity to meet every partner in Calgary when I joined the firm so I could understand what their clients were doing, some of the challenges their clients were having, and to try to find a way to apply what we were doing as a way of adding value to PwC's clients. I thought it was really interesting to have the opportunity to meet all the partners in the firm who are diverse and have a lot of really great business experience.
Kolla: What kinds of things have been helpful as a PwC alumnus?
Balaban: I think having PwC on your resume is always a good thing. I think it gives credibility to have work experience at a firm that has the reputation that PwC has. I think I learned some valuable things from the PwC experience with exposure to a diverse set of companies in many different industries and senior level access. It's a really great way for me to have started my career and for developing the business skills that I needed in order to be successful as an entrepreneur.
Kolla: In terms of a service provider, what do you look for as distinctive client service?
Balaban: In the professional services industry it's all about the people. A firm needs to have a good reputation because in our business, we rely on a lot of third-party support and we need to work with companies that are well known and respected to get the credibility. But then in terms of deciding on whom you work with, it's all about the people.
Kolla: Lastly, what kind of advice can you offer young professionals from the perspective of a successful entrepreneur?
Balaban: Don't expect things to be easy. I started my first company when I was 24 years old and it was at a time when the dot-com boom was going on and there was this perception that there was a lot of easy money out there to be made. I knew that I would have to work hard, but I thought that there was a high likelihood of being successful in a short period of time. Ultimately, I was successful, but it took much longer and was much harder than I could ever have imagined. So I think that whenever you get into an entrepreneurial initiative, you should expect that it is going to take longer than you think. You should expect that it is going to be a lot harder than you imagine and no matter how much you plan there will always be unforeseen events. I started Greengate Power in 2007 when there was capital all over the world and then we got hit by the financial crisis. It was not the first business that I started up. Greengate Power is the third business that I have started up. Having gone through some difficult times in my previous businesses and ultimately coming through that successfully enabled me to have confidence. So when we got hit by the financial crisis, it was just another bump in the road but I knew that we were going to ultimately get through it and I was not discouraged by adversity. That is ultimately how you need to look at things if you want to be an entrepreneur. You need to like a challenge — it's often a difficult challenge and you need to find satisfaction in the process of overcoming challenges.


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The Northern Iowa Food & Farm Partnership is organizing two more indoor farmers' markets this year from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Waverly Civic Center, and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Come out and find fresh greens, apples, root vegetables, squash, baked goods and more, all grown by local farmers.
The "Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration" scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Marshall Center School, has been canceled.
A CROW Forum will take place at noon, Monday, Dec. 6, in the CME, MAU, 109A. Dean Mundy, communication studies, will present "The Spiral of Advocacy: How State Based LGBT Advocacy Organizations are Defining a Modern Social Movement Through their Campaigns for Equality." The Women's & Gender Studies program sponsors the Current Research on Women Forum Series. Faculty, staff, students and the community are invited to gather for an informal presentation and discussion. Bring your lunch.
A free, interactive webinar on how to start a business and deal with the tax implications of running a business will be held at noon, Thursday, Dec. 2. Rich Peterson, interim director of the Small Business Development Center at UNI, and Sean Grant, a CPA with Grant and Schindel in Waterloo, will cover information related to filing and registering a business, as well as setting up an accounting/tax reporting system. The link for the webinar is www.Myentre.net.
UNI's Executive Development Center is now accepting registrations for the 2011 Leadership Development Certificate Program. The program consists of 10 full-day sessions held between Jan. 26 and May 18. Session topics include: strategic planning, big-picture decision making, finance for leaders and leading through changing times. Four hours of graduate or undergraduate credit is available upon completion of this course. Tuition is half price for UNI employees at $1,575.
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UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club Christmas Variety Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3 and at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, in the Great Hall, GBPAC. These sell-out events feature the Glee Club men performing holiday favorites and beautiful winter songs. For tickets, call 3-4TIX.
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The New Horizons Band will offer its winter concert at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13, in the Great Hall, GBPAC. Under the direction of Diana Blake, the New Horizons Band features musicians 55 and older who travel from all across Iowa. This event is free and open to the public.
St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center will present John Angotti in concert debuting his new CD "Extraordinary Love" along with songs from his "Welcome Home for Christmas" CD from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the GBPAC. Students from UNI and several area high schools will join Angotti on stage as a combined choir. Ticket cost is $30 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets may be purchased by calling 3-4849 or St. Stephen at 266-9863. Visit www.ststephenuni.org and click on the John Angotti link for more information.
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About 1,000 families in the Cedar Valley are in need of clothing and toys this holiday season and need help. Stop by one of the giving trees located at Prexy's and Essentials in MAU, Biscotti's in RDC, and 23rd Street Market in COM. Choose an ornament from the tree, purchase the item and return the unwrapped purchase to any of the giving tree locations. Donation collection ends at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8.
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Wrestling hosts the UNI Open on Saturday, Dec. 4, in the UNI-Dome.
UNI Volleyball is hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, in the McLeod Center. The Panthers earned the No. 5 overall seed and will face Missouri in the first round at 8 p.m., Friday. The other Friday match pits Northwestern against Arizona at 6 p.m. The winners will advance to play at 4 p.m. Saturday. All-session reserved tickets are available for $15, and general admission tickets are $14. Youth and student tickets are $8.
Women's basketball hosts Northern Illinois at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, in the West Gym.
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Fresh eggnog from the local Hansen's Dairy is available at Chats. Stop by and enjoy a hot eggnog latte or try a peppermint mocha with whipped cream.
The specialty coffee for December at Chats is '40 Sardines.' Don't let the name fool you. The coffee has an earthy and exotic aroma that breaks into a mild acidity of dark ripe cherry and bittersweet cocoa.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A man whose body was discovered in the water off Rosebank last week was a commercial fisherman from New Jersey, his sister told the Star-Ledger.
Patrick J. Miller, 32, of Bridgeton, came from a long line of seafarers, sister Jaime Corliss told the newspaper. He was friendly, with a welcoming demeanor.
"He will be sorely, sorely missed by everyone who ever got to know him," Ms. Corliss told the Star-Ledger. "He's the kind of person who would immediately put you at ease."
Miller's body was discovered on Thursday shortly after 8 a.m., near Bay Street and Anchor Place in Rosebank.
Police have yet to release a cause of death.
Miller's sister told the Star-Ledger that she knew little about the circumstances that caused her brother's death. She said he followed in their father's footsteps and became a commercial fisherman.


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A 23-year-old Ann Arbor man is recovering after suffering serious facial injuries after being punched during an assault early Friday morning, police said.
Ann Arbor police Detective Lt. Robert Pfannes said police were dispatched about 2:20 a.m. Friday to the 300 block of Maynard Street where the assault had just occurred. The man was taken to University of Michigan Hospital's emergency room for treatment.
Pfannes said the man has since been released from the hospital.
A suspect has been identified and is not currently in police custody. Ann Arbor police detectives continue to investigate the case.
When the investigation is finished, the case will be turned over to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office for potential charges. Pfannes declined to release the suspect's name until he has been arraigned on charges.
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call the Ann Arbor police anonymous tip line at 734-794-6939.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for The Ann Arbor News. He can be reached at email@example.com or you can follow him on Twitter. Find all Washtenaw County crime stories here.


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This weekend was packed full of strange behavior among midstaters. First on Friday, when a sideline battle between Steel High and Susquenita football players erupted.
With the Rollers leading 25-0 in Cove, a melee erupted just before halftime. According to Steel-High coach Tom Hailey, six of his players were ejected, as well as "three or four" players from Susquenita, before game officials decided to suspend the action.Read the full story.
On Saturday, a man took a ten-foot dive from a balcony at a wedding reception in Upper Allen Township.
Cumberland County emergency services responded to a report of a man who fell from a 10-foot balcony during a wedding reception at Stock's Manor, Pennington farm, in Upper Allen Township Saturday night.Read the full story.
On Sunday, Upper Allen police reported that footprints in the February snow led to an arrest last week.
Police responded Feb. 9 to complaints of items being stolen from inside cars in the area of Holly, Nittany and San Juan drives in Upper Allen Township. Footprints in the snow led officers to a residence where Simon had been that same day, according to police.Read the full story.
The weekend's top-read headlines:
- Susquehanna Township High School homecoming dance 2013: photos
- Trinity High School 2013 homecoming dance: photos
- What was Bill O'Brien's postgame message to the team? DaQuan Jones explains it (video)
- Camp Hill High School holds its 2013 Homecoming dance: photos
- 111 Grade the Lions: Penn State vs. Indiana
Today's highlight in history: On Oct. 7, 1929, former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall, one of the main figures of the Teapot Dome scandal, went on trial in Washington, D.C., charged with accepting a bribe from oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny. (Fall was found guilty and sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000; he ended up serving nine months. Ironically, Doheny was acquitted at trial of offering the bribe that Fall was convicted of taking.)
Today's birthdays: Retired South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu is 82. Comedian Joy Behar (TV: ex-"The View") is 71. Former National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret.) is 70. Rock musician Kevin Godley (10cc) is 68. Actress Jill Larson is 66. Country singer Kieran Kane is 64. Singer John Mellencamp is 62. Rock musician Ricky Phillips is 62. Actress Mary Badham (Film: "To Kill a Mockingbird") is 61. Actress Christopher Norris is 60. Rock musician Tico Torres (Bon Jovi) is 60. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is 58. Gospel singer Michael W. Smith is 56. Actor Dylan Baker is 55. Recording executive and TV personality Simon Cowell (TV: "The X Factor") is 54. Rock musician Charlie Marinkovich (Iron Butterfly) is 54. Country singer Dale Watson is 51. Pop singer Ann Curless (Expose) is 50. Rhythm-and-blues singer Toni Braxton is 46. Rock singer-musician Thom Yorke (Radiohead) is 45. Rock musician-dancer Leeroy Thornhill is 44. Actress Nicole Ari Parker is 43. Actress Allison Munn is 39. Rock singer-musician Damian Kulash is 38. Singer Taylor Hicks ("American Idol") is 37. Actor Omar Benson Miller is 35. Electronic musician Flying Lotus (AKA Stephen Ellison) is 30. MLB player Evan Longoria is 28. Actress Amber Stevens is 27.
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SALEM-After missing the first week of the Oregon legislative session while I played in the snow in Washington, D.C., it was actually fun to step into the Oregon House chambers Tuesday morning.
One of the first things I noticed was Rep. Mitch Greenlick - in a bright red sweater - lumbering around the House chambers chatting up other representatives. As it turns out, he was in search of the needed 31st vote on his proposed constitutional amendment (House Joint Resolution 100) declaring that, "It is the obligation of the state to ensure that every legal resident of Oregon has access to effective, medically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right."
This is the fourth session in a row that Greenlick, a 74-year-old Portland legislator, has been trying to get the Legislature to send his amendment to Oregon voters for their consideration. It died in committee in 2005. In both 2007 and 2008, it passed the House but failed in the Senate.
"I'm at 30 Ds right now," said Greenlick, who acknowledged that some of his Democratic colleagues are worried about the practical effect of putting the right to health care in the state Constitution. Republicans, meanwhile, have locked up against the measure, saying they don't want to burden the taxpayers with paying for a massive new entitlement.
Greenlick said he thinks approval of his amendment would be similar to what the state's original constitutional framers envisioned when they called for a common school system. That didn't happen all at once, he noted, but it did set the state down the path of educating all of its residents.
At any rate, Greenlick's perambulations around the House floor didn't produce the 31st vote, at least on Tuesday. The measure was put over until Wednesday, when he'll try again.


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Apr 25 2006, 01:30 PM
Post #3501
crush groovin'
Posts: 1,661
From: home with the bebe
dear body,
just do it... you know what i'm talking about. i promise to take really good care of you. and yeah, it might require us to be out of work for a while, but this is something your heart and brain really want. so, get on it!
thanks in advance. really.
dear green bud,
stop calling my name. you know i'm gonna pick you back up again later. i just need to take a little break. it's necessary. so please, cut me some slack and stop the siren song, m'kay?
to love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides - Viscott
Apr 24 2006, 11:41 PM
Post #3502
Posts: 32
Dear D,
I miss you. I hope you're doing OK in there. I know you're OK, but I worry about you anyway because I'm your sister and I love you. There are some tough times ahead but I know you are strong and ready to face your demons. Keep on learning and growing, and come back to us in two months clean and full of life again.
xoxo IG
Apr 24 2006, 08:32 PM
Post #3503
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 321
dear raskel,
it's one last project! get off of your lazy ass and just get it done!! i know it doesnt count for anything, but you should really learn to at least finish what you start. it would be good for you. so come on, put down the remote and get to work!
Apr 24 2006, 12:25 PM
Post #3504
Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 140
From: Texas
Dear Dr. B,
I am very angry with you for changing my medicine - especially with what I'm going through right now. It's hard enough for me to go to school right now, but add the medicine that makes me drowsy it's even more hard. I haven't been to my internship because I don't know what days I'm supposed to go and the woman hasn't responded to my email. I don't like this medicine. It makes me extremely drowsy and I'm still fucking ANXIOUS. I thought this medicine was supposed to help with anxiety - well it's not working. You changed my medicine when I was on my fucking period - already emotional and now I'm emotionally drained, physically drained and mentally drained. I have had to cut four people out of my life this past week and I'm working really hard on it. Even if one does include my mother. I wish it weren't the case, but it is. I'm so mad at you right now.
Apr 23 2006, 02:06 PM
Post #3505
Tink's Red headed Step Sis
Posts: 1,810
From: oklahoma
Dear Mrs R, *raising eyebrow*
Does this mean you are going by Mrs. R now? You don't know how much I wish you were still here! I am suddenly having flashbacks to you standing in during the rehearsal dinner and such at my first wedding. And I didn't even know you that well yet! You are probably the only person who can relate to the fact that I am looking longingly at my left over Lexapro. But I know it isn't going help much in the short term, and I don't want to be medicating regularly again after I worked so hard to get off.
Dear Mr.p's family,
I am trying very hard to keep it under control and not freak out or become a bridezillah about the fact that you are ALL packing up and going three states away less than 1 week before the wedding! I feel sick and disgusted that I am waiting impaiently for the old lady to die. I am truely sorry for your loss.
Your selfish daughter in law,
~May the Fleas of one thousand camels infest the crotch of any person who messes up your day, and may their arms be too short to scratch!~
Apr 23 2006, 01:42 PM
Post #3506
Pacifism kicks ass!
Posts: 3,064
Dear Mrs. R,
Please let us rent your house! It's very cute and we'll take good care of it. Promise! I'm even willing to learn how to mow just so we can have this place. You can trust us! Honest!
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Another Mrs. R
Mrs. R's daughter,
You seem really kick ass! Please put in a good word for us with your mom. And if we get the place, feel free to stop by any time. I need friends in this new town & you seem like the exact sort of chica I had in mind.
Cordially & such,
Apr 23 2006, 01:23 PM
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Hardcore BUSTie
Posts: 1,464
(((letterwriters))) ...
especially (((keenkitty))).
dear bad mandi,
you know what you have to do.
just do it.
stop falling back on the old familiar excuses. i'm lazy. i'm a born procrastinator. yada yada yada. stop perpetuating the self-defeat. end the self-sabotage cycle.
love, good mandi xoxo
"... what i want is what i've not got
and what i need is all around me."
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Sitting 11 points out of the final playoff spot in the ECHL Eastern Conference, the Titans were propelled by a pair of two-goal efforts by Mike Ullrich and Bryan Hacyzyk.
The Titans were able to jump out to an early three-goal lead, but keeping their intensity up after that was the key to the win.
"We knew that the start was important, there's no question that they're on the tail end of a three-and-three, but we had to make sure that we came out hard, and we did in the first five minutes," Titans head coach Vince WIlliams said. "And (we) didn't let ourselves off the gas pedal."
Consistency on both ends was essential for Trenton to hold its dominant lead.
"We knew we just had to have a good start, and then just bury them once we got up," said Andrew Johnston, who netted a goal and two assists. "It was just a good job, new line mates for me with (Ullrich) and (Jacob) Cepis, and I think we did a great job tonight."
A late four-on-four goal in the third period was enough to put the Solar Bears away for good.
"I think there was points in the second and the third where we kind of laid back a little bit too much and they got a couple of good chances and they scored," Ullrich said. "And obviously, we ended up getting that four-on-four goal which kind of put us over the edge. So I think at that point we started getting our momentum back."
While he didn't put up a goal on the scoresheet, Cepis was able to make his mark in the assists column, dishing four assists to lead the team in points.
"I guess I'm just taking what they give me," Cepis said. "I'm fine with other guys scoring as long as we're winning. It was just an altogether good team effort tonight, everyone came hard to play today. We've got to play like that more often."
In trying to make a push for the postseason, a little personnel consistency has been key for Trenton in the stretch run, with injured players returning and call-ups and send-downs slowing down.
"Our job is to win with what we have for the now, and that could change tomorrow, it could change next week," Williams said. "There's a bunch of teams that play two levels ahead of us that can impact that. So for us to be able to take it day by day, we have to."
Even though the last playoff spot is far from a likelihood, with ten games left and some good play under their belt the Titans are looking to attempt a strong finish to the season.
"We're fighting right 'til the end, we've said it from day one," Williams said. "And this is a good group to do it with. I think crazier things have happened."
Keeping their eyes straight forward and focusing on each game rather than the big picture could be key for the Titans. "All you can control is what you do on the ice, we can't control who wins over there or not," Cepis said. "We've just got to win every game, I mean, really just let the chips fall where they fall."
Orlando (26-30-3) 0 0 1 — 1
Trenton (26-29-4) 3 1 2 — 6
First period — T: Mark Ullrich (Andrew Johnston, Jacob Cepis) 19:41; Bryan Haczyk (Derrick Pallis, Andy Bohmbach) 15:35; Johnston (Cepis, Ullrich) 14:59. Second period — T: Haczyk (Bohmbach, Shane Harper) 8:28. Third period — T: Ullrich (Cepis, Johnston) 19:36; O: Justin Levac (Corbin Baldwin, C.J. Severyn) 15:41; Eric Baier (Paul Cianfrini, Cepis) 9:56.
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A number of EA's online gaming servers will be axed from August to October, the publisher has revealed, as they look to move gamers onto their newer titles. RTS servers from Armies of Exigo will be cut, as will those supporting s number of EA Sports' titles.
"Servers for the games listed below will be shut down on the indicated dates. You may continue to play the games online up until these dates, but certain community programs may begin to close down prior to the shutdown dates," read a statement from the company.
"All of us at EA would like to thank you for your valued participation in our online gaming community and hope that your enthusiasm for these games extends to our current lineup and beyond."
FIFA 2005, Fight Night Round 2, NCAA March Madness, NBA Live 2005, NBA Street 2005, NBA Street V3, Need for Speed Underground, NHL, Champions League and Total Club Manager servers on various formats will cease in August. In October Madden 2005 and NFL 2005 servers on PC, Xbox and PS2 also face the chop. Likewise, Armies of Exigo. We'll keep you posted on this.
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Manual Wheelchairs
An obvious advantage of these chairs over power chairs is their portability. The weight of these chairs can vary quite a bit, ranging from 21 to 40 pounds. Power chairs, on the other hand, can be in the range of 250 to 350 pounds without the user. For this reason, these types of chairs tend to be pretty inexpensive. Maintenance is relatively low, if non-existant, unless damaged during transport. When folded, they are relatively compact, becoming very narrow to allow easy stowage in the trunk of nearly any car. Another advantage with manual chairs is that the costs can be covered by insurance companies and other organizations (such as MDA), with less hassle due to their lower price. Popular brands are Quickie and Invacare, but there are numerous other brands available. Manual wheelchairs can be placed into two categories: light-duty and heavy-duty.
Light-duty chairs are essentially the no-frills wheelchairs that you see in most hospitals, airports, etc. They do not provide much in terms of support, and rarely provide the means to adjust the chair to the user. As a basic wheelchair to use if the user wants to take a break from walking, this is the most cost effective choice. As for self propelling, these chairs tend to be somewhat heavy and clunky which, coupled with the lack of support, may make it difficult for the user to push him/herself. Prices for light-duty chairs are around $1000, but can probably be found for less, due to their availability.
Heavy-duty chairs solve many of the comfort and adjustment issues that light-duty chairs lack at the expense of some compactness. These types can be had with seat cushions and hard backs which greatly increase the comfort and support for the user. Pneumatic tires are typical of these types of chairs which can smooth out the ride. A variety of casters can also be fitted to suit the needs of the user for either increased manevurabilty or stability. Extra framework tends to be present around the bottom of the seat pan to provide extra rigidity further increasing support for the user and making it easier to self-propel. Despite some of the additions that heavy-duty manual chairs have, they are typically around the same weight, if not lighter, as the light-duty chairs due to the increased use of lightweight materials. The major disadvantages to heavy-duty manual chairs is the fact that the seat cushions and rigid backs can make them slightly less compact then their light-duty counterparts and the fact that they do cost more then light-duty chairs.
Power Wheelchairs
All types of power chairs can be configured to suit the needs of the user in almost any aspect in terms of seats, backs, headrests, controls, and accessories. There are also types that can accommodate a wide range of budgets with some starting as low as $3000 to some as high as $30000. Many of the power chairs on the cheaper side tend to be kits that can be retrofitted to a manual chair, thereby maintaining some portability, yet not being as capable as a dedicated power chair. Higher-end chairs are constructed of extremely strong materials and may be equipped with full suspension systems and, in some cases, systems that can control electronics such as lights, powered doors, etc. Insurance companies and other foundations (such as MDA), can offset some or all of the costs as long as the chair can be used and maintained for a longer period of time (about 3-5 years) when compared to a manual chair. Insurance companies may also cover the maintenance costs of the power chair as well when it comes time to change wear-and-tear items such as batteries and tires. Popular brands out there are Quickie, Invacare, and Permobil, but there are a number of other brands out that are good. Upon close inspection, you will notice that many chairs, regardless of brand, use many of the same parts such as footrests, wheels, tires, batteries, etc. The major differences between brands are the frames and configuration. Some insurance companies and vendors may favor one brand over another, so it's important to research the various power chairs, to find the one best suited for your needs. The next section will focus on the advantages of the three basic power chair configurations. Power chairs can typically be placed into three categories based on the drive configuration: front-wheel-drive (FWD), rear-wheel-drive (RWD), and mid-wheel-drive (MWD).
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) chairs are a fairly rare configuration to find when compared to its counterparts. As it is described, the powered wheels are in the front and the casters are in the back. The primary advantage to a FWD chair is its extreme maneuverability. In an indoor environment, FWD chairs can turn in tighter areas when compared to a MWD and RWD chair. The primary disadvantage to a FWD chair is the lack of stability when braking and traveling down inclines. While FWD chairs do have anti-tippers that will prevent the chair from tipping completely forward, the rear of the chair will lift off the ground when braking hard. This can create an uneasy feeling for the user. The same feeling can happen when driving the chair down an incline. To minimize this issue, these chairs tend to be limited to a low speed, which will turn off users who wish to go fast. While a FWD chair makes a great indoor chair, it may not be the optimal choice if one is active outdoors.
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) chairs used to be the 'typical' configuration for power chairs, with the powered wheels in the back and the casters up front. With this chair being set up in a similar fashion to a manual chair, this type of chair provides a very similar feeling for the user, with the exception that noone is pushing them. Because of this, it should be pretty easy for the user to transition into this type of chair. Driving this type of chair is similar to that of driving a vehicle. For users who wish to go fast, these types of chairs can be geared for a fairly high speed, while maintaining stability and control. The balance of the chair in an outdoor environment is ideal. The heavy batteries are located between the rear drive wheels providing good balance in nearly any terrain. The disadvantage to a RWD chair is the lack of maneuverability compared to the other configurations. The turning radius is wide making negotiating tight spaces more of a challenge then the other types. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, this may be the ideal chair for you.
Mid-Wheel Drive (MWD) chairs came about as a compromise between FWD and RWD chairs. The idea of the MWD chair is to try and get the maneuverability of a FWD chair with the stability of a RWD chair. It is because of this combination of abilities that this configuration is steadily becoming popular amongst power chair users. Out of the three configurations, the MWD is the most stable in any environment. Maneuverability is great with the turning radius being essentially zero since it can turn on its own axis. While it is much more agile indoors compared to a RWD chair, it is just as capable as a FWD chair in all but the tightest situations. As for performance, these types of chairs are just as quick as RWD chairs, except at its absolute limit. As many people are realizing, this configuration is ideal in almost any environment.


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FREELAND, MI — A nearly $1.4 million Federal Aviation Administration grant will help fund runway and terminal improvements at MBS International Airport in Tittabawassee Township.
Airport Manager Jeff Nagel said the project is funded from three sources:
- The about $1.38 million FAA grant
- A 5 percent, about $77,000, match from the state's Michigan Aeronautics Commission
- A 5 percent local match from airport funds
Nagel said the airport authority annually applies for the federal grant, funded through the federal Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
The $1.38 million FAA grant will fund installation of an access control system and flight information displays in the airport's terminal building, rehabilitation of runway markings on the airport's two runways and rehabilitation of markings on taxiways and aprons, where aircraft are parked and refueled.
Nagel said about $1.3 million of the total project budget will go toward reimbursing the airport for the cost of installing a security system and the system showing passengers their flight information. The airport covered the cost of those systems during construction of the new passenger terminal.
The remaining $180,000, Nagel said, will be spent on repainting all markings on runways, taxiways and aprons. The total repainting needs to be done every few years, he said.
"All taxiways and all runways are getting repainted this year," Nagel said.
U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow announced the grant award.The airport manager said staff is preparing to work alongside commission members on its grant application for the 2014 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
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A brother and sister were indicted Friday on a charge of attempted murder in the shooting of an off-duty sheriff's officer.
Shannon Heisler, 26, and Vasil "Billy" Heisler, 27, also were charged with weapons offenses in the July 15 incident that almost claimed the life of Detective Joshua Hahn.
Hahn and his father, Richard Hahn, had stopped at a pizzeria on South Broad Street in Hamilton after seeing Shannon Heisler being pushed by her brother, authorities said.
Joshua Hahn was bashed over the head with the gun, then shot in the chest.
Billy Heisler remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bail while Shannon Heisler is behind bars, held on $750,000 bail.
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CHICOPEE – Jurors in the police brutality trial of former Springfield police officer Jeffrey M. Asher were taken by bus Tuesday afternoon to view the Springfield street where Asher is alleged to have assaulted a man during a traffic stop.
Asher is charged with assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the November 2009 arrest of Melvin Jones III, of Springfield, on Rifle Street.
Prosecutor Elizabeth Dunphy Farris and defense lawyer Joseph W. Monahan III will give opening statements and testimony will begin Wednesday.
Jury selection began Tuesday morning in Chicopee District Court and was complete by mid-day, when four men and three women were seated.
In district courts, the deliberating jury has six members. One extra juror was selected in case for any reason a juror has to be excused during the trial.
An amateur video of the arrest made public by The Republican and MassLive.com showed Asher apparently beating Jones with a police flashlight after a car in which Jones was a passenger had been pulled over on Rifle Street.
Police maintained that the use of force came after Jones attempted to flee the scene and tried to grab an officer's gun in the scuffle that ensued.
Jones' injuries included damage to an eye, eye socket and face.
Asher left the police force on a stress-related leave in January 2010, days after the amateur video of the traffic stop surfaced. Nine months later, the Springfield Retirement Board approved Asher's application for disability retirement.
The trial is being held in Chicopee District Court with District Court Judge Maureen E. Walsh specially assigned to the case. The case is in Chicopee District Court to avoid any conflicts of interest.
Three other white Springfield police officers faced internal department discipline in connection with the Jones matter. Those officers received suspensions by Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet, but avoided criminal charges.
Asher was fired by Fitchet, but Asher received state disability retirement approval.
Jones, who will testify, is currently in the Hampden County Correctional Center in Ludlow awaiting trial on an unrelated drug case.
Hampden District Attorney Mark G. Mastroianni had dismissed drug and resisting arrest charges against Jones from the Nov. 27, 2009, arrest on Rifle Street.
"These charges relate to an incident which also gave rise to one of the arresting officers (Asher) being charged criminally for his alleged conduct during the arrest," Mastroianni said at the time.
He said available evidence didn't allow for "consistent and credible prosecutions of both defendants (Asher and Jones) related to this incident."


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May saw growth in jobs and job seekers | Employment Security Department
Washington's jobs picture brightened significantly in May, with estimated net growth of 11,700 jobs, according to the state's Employment Security Department.
The estimated unemployment rate also rose slightly, from April's revised rate of 8.2 percent to 8.3 percent in May.
Employment Security economist Anneliese Vance-Sherman said the higher unemployment rate was caused primarily by more unemployed people re-entering the job market. The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of unemployed people who have looked for work within the past four weeks by the total civilian labor force.
"In this case, the higher unemployment rate could be a sign that people are feeling more optimistic about their chances of finding a job," said Vance-Sherman.
As another sign of optimism, the professional and business services sector accounted for nearly half of the estimated net job growth in May, with much of it occurring in the employment-services industry.
"Businesses often turn to temp agencies when they're ready to start hiring again, so we're excited when we see job growth in that area," Vance-Sherman said.
Industry sectors that added the most jobs in May were professional and business services, up by an estimated 5,400 jobs; transportation, warehousing and utilities, which added 2,600; wholesale trade, up 1,900; manufacturing, up 1,400; construction, up 1,200; financial activities, up 1,000; retail trade, up 400; and education & health services, up 400.
Government employment continued to drop, losing an estimated 2,600 jobs in May. Leisure and hospitality lost 200 jobs, and the information sector lost an estimated 100 jobs.
Within the government sector, federal employment in Washington dropped by 1,100 jobs, state agencies lost an estimated 700 jobs, local government and K-12 schools lost 300 jobs each, and public higher education lost 200 jobs.
With May's job gains, Washington has regained an estimated 102,500 jobs since the low point of the recession.
In May, an estimated 292,600 people (seasonally adjusted) in Washington were unemployed and looking for work.
Individuals who are having trouble finding jobs on their own should visit their local WorkSource employment center. WorkSource is a statewide partnership that includes Employment Security, local workforce development councils, and other state, local and nonprofit agencies that provide a comprehensive array of employment and training services. Most of the services are available at no cost to customers.
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Basketball wrap: First-place Curtis upends Beamer, 71-61; Decatur, TJ win boys games; TJ girls also victorious
The Todd Beamer Titan boys just didn't have enough in the end Tuesday night against the Curtis Vikings. The third-ranked Vikings outlasted the Titans at Beamer, 71-61.
The win completes a season sweep over the Titans and leaves Curtis (14-1 overall, 10-1 SPSL) alone atop the South Puget Sound League South Division. A Titan (9-5, 7-3) win would have basically forged a three-way tie for the South lead, along with Decatur.
The Vikings used an impressive third-quarter run to take a 16-point lead early in the fourth quarter. But the Titans wouldn't go away thanks, in large part, to the play of 6-foot-8 Kevin Davis. The senior finished with 31 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and several highlight-reel dunks.
Beamer cut the Curtis lead to just two, 63-61, with just over two minutes left to play on a pair of free throws by junior guard Napa Mefi.
But those were the last points the Titans would score.
Curtis was led by the play of Devonte Lacy, especially during the second half. The junior tallied 17 of his 29 points during the pivotal third and fourth quarters.
Things started off well for the Titans Tuesday night. Mefi hit Davis on an alley-oop immediately following the opening tip to give Beamer a 2-0 lead. But the Vikings tallied the next 15 points of the game. The Titans fought back to trail by only one at halftime, 34-33.
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Tuesday's game turned during the third quarter when Decatur outscored Emerald Ridge 24-9 to turn a four-point halftime lead into a 52-33 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
• The Thomas Jefferson Raiders remained right in the playoff hunt in the SPSL North Division with an impressive 75-53 win over the Kentlake Falcons Tuesday. The Raiders (5-5, 8-6) outscored Kentlake 35-18 in the second half and were led by the 23 points of Jeff Brigham.
The win was TJ's third in a row and also avenges an early-season loss to Kentlake. The Raiders now sit one win back of the fifth and final postseason berth from the SPSL North. Kentwood, Auburn Riverside and Auburn are all three tied for third place at 6-5. Federal Way (9-0) and Kentridge (8-3) occupy the first two spots. Jefferson hasn't played at the West Central District Tournament since 1985.
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Jefferson got 17 points from Unique Taufa'asau, 11 from Hannah Kiyohara and 10 from Jada Piper.
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World-renowned architect Tony Ashai-designed property showcased amidst galaxy of stars & high profile guests
Bangalore: Award-winning actress and Bollywood celebrity Parineeti Chopra today unveiled the first-ever luxury residential project, designed by world-renowned architect Tony Ashai, for the Ezzy Group in Bangalore, India, amidst a galaxy of politicians, bureaucrats and socialites.
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister R Ashoka, MLA N A Harris, MLA Prasanna Kumar, Tony Ashai and Sunanda Tharoor were among those present at the glittering evening.
While Lucky Morani, who hosted the show, made the event special by entertaining the audiences, the icing on the cake came from renowned singer Talat Aziz, who mesmerized the audiences with his soulful rendition of songs.
Congratulating the Ezzy Group for bringing Tony Ashai to India, Parineeti pointed out that Bangalore was fortunate to have projects developed by the renowned architect. "My wishes to the Ezzy Group for coming up with this unique property in India," she added.
Ezzy Group, a world-class infrastructure and property management company, has forayed into India by setting up unique luxury residential projects in association with Tony Ashai in Bangalore. This is the first time ever that Tony Ashai, who designed homes for Hollywood celebrities, has joined hands for any project in India.
Ezzy Group Chairman Shabbir Saifuddin Ezzy and Managing Director Hisham Syed Ezzy, who were present on the occasion, said that their projects would set new trends in the luxury residential real estate projects in the country.
Ezzy Group and Ashai Design Corporation (ADC), California, USA, will set up several such luxury residential projects in the country going forward. The first two such projects – Corinth and The Avenue – have been set up in Bangalore.
Tony Ashai has brought Italian design and Tuscany style architecture to Corinth, located on Hennur Road, Bangalore. The project comprises 25 boutique row villas built to the highest specifications on par with international standards. Each villa offers unsurpassed warmth and beauty through its fine Italian architecture in a colourful setting of lush landscaping, patios and water fountains. The Corinth villas offer a world-class living experience through large open spaces which are designed to draw in natural light and fresh air, giving one the open feel of a countryside house.
The Avenueis a stunning collection of Boutique Residences, individually-designed to achieve the highest standard of living. Strategically located in the heart of Whitefield, Bangalore, these luxury apartments are designed in accordance with the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the modern family.The contemporary architecture of The Avenue, characterized by clean lines and a minimalistic look, combines to create a stylish building which complements its surroundings, whilst retaining its own personality and unique sense of place.
As a part of its property launch and Corporate Social Responsibility agenda, the Ezzy Group contributed INR 5 Lakhs to CRY (Child Rights and You). The Ezzy Group supports CRY in their work towards ensuring lasting change for children.
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South Bend, Ind. -- As Jack Cooley stretched in the Joyce Center before his team was to meet No. 1 Syracuse, he noticed the absence of a very large Orange body on the opposite side of the floor. So concerned was Cooley about the strange omission, that he inquired of the Irish athletic trainer, "Where's the big guy?"
When he was told that Fab Melo, SU's 7-foot center, would not be playing Saturday in South Bend, Cooley's spirits lifted.
"After that, I got pretty energetic that I was going to have a good game," Notre Dame's 6-foot-9 center said.
Cooley did that against the Orange in Notre Dame's 67-58 win over SU to topple the Orange from the ranks of the unbeaten. The junior scored 17 points on 5-of-8 shooting. He sank 7 of 10 from the free throw line. He grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds.
But more importantly, perhaps, was the physical damage Cooley inflicted on the Orange. At 6-9 and a thick 248 pounds, he outweighed Rakeem Christmas, SU's Saturday starting center, by 26 pounds. He outweighed Baye Keita, Melo's usual backup, by 35 pounds.
There were moments in Saturday's game when Cooley looked like a grown man toying with pesky school kids. Notre Dame made a concerted effort in the second half to find Cooley in the middle of SU's zone. And Cooley planted himself on the low blocks, caught the ball and powered to the rim.
SU players either fouled him, or were helpless to deny him a shot.
"He's a big body. 250. 6-8," SU forward C.J. Fair said. "And he always had good position because they had good shooters. By the time we got back in the paint, he had good position. And we couldn't move him, really."
"Unbelievable," Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said. "He was just a beast on the front line. Some of those plays where he just ripped out loose balls and got second shots, I think made his teammates believe even more and our crowd loves him. It got the crowd juiced."
The Joyce Center, already percolating after every Notre Dame 3-point shot, found another hero to embrace in Cooley, a Luke Harangody clone who played like the former Notre Dame All-American on Saturday.
Nothing personified Cooley's bruising ambition and his importance to the Irish Saturday more than his rebound of a missed Irish free throw with 4:29 left in the game. Cooley grabbed the missed front end of a 1-and-1, was fouled on the put-back attempt and drained both free throws.
"We had to go out," Cooley said, "and play our hardest."
Melo's replacements – Christmas and Keita – said they steeled themselves to grab more rebounds and play solid defense in Melo's absence. But both SU big men acknowledged that Cooley increased the degree of difficulty of that task.
Keita said Cooley spent most of the game pushing him and leaning on him. Keita acknowledged "it was a pretty physical game."
Christmas said he attempted to shove Cooley off the low block, to make him catch the ball in a more difficult position to score.
"We were trying to get around him and that was it. We couldn't get around him fast enough," Christmas said. "He was getting it in the post and just going up with it."
Toward the end of the game, SU defenders swarmed to Cooley whenever he caught it in the post. But by then, the Orange was desperately trying to pry away the ball to preserve what had been a perfect basketball record.
SU players learned Friday that Melo would not accompany them on their two-day road trip to South Bend and Cincinnati. None of the Orange wanted to pin Saturday's loss on the absence of Melo, who is out for at least two games because of academic issues, though Scoop Jardine acknowledged that SU relies him to protect the middle of the zone.
Melo's absence, though, clearly fueled Cooley, who recorded his third double-double of the Big East season.
"I was going to be aggressive anyway," Cooley said, "the fact that he wasn't there elevated that one-hundred fold."
"Jack was unbelievable," Notre Dame freshman guard Pat Connaughton said. "He beats guys up in the paint, and really presents a huge presence in the middle. He shows us his will to win more than anyone else."
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Artists from across Preston got to see their work displayed in the city's flagship gallery, the Harris Museum.
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