NPR radio host talks power of stories Nov 18, 2009
At Brown University, Glass studied semiotics, the study of the significance of signs, symbols and communications. His studies gave him the storytelling skills necessary to command attention. (Daily Orange, NY)
Yale Takes 3-0 Decision in Season Finale Nov 18, 2009
The Brown volleyball squad wrapped up the 2009 season on Tuesday evening, as the visiting Yale Bulldogs stole a 3-0 win despite rookie Katrina Post's 12 kills and 16 defensive digs. With the loss, the Bears finish the season at 6-19 on the season, and 2-12 in league play, while Yale wraps up with a 21-4 overall mark, including 11-3 against Ivy opponents. (Brownbears.com)
Seven Bears Earn All-Ivy Men’s Soccer Honors Nov 18, 2009
Providence, RI- Seven members of the Brown University men s soccer team received honors from the Ivy League. Goalkeeper Paul Grandstrand (Orono, MN), midfielder Nick Elenz-Martin (Encinitas, CA) and midfielder Sean Rosa (Montreal, Quebec) earned First Team All-Ivy honors, while defender Evan Coleman (Amherst, MA), defender David Walls (Leeds, England), and midfielders Thomas McNamara (West Nyack, NJ) and Rob Medairos (Stafford, VA) received Honorable Mention All-Ivy honors. (Brownbears.com)
Bears Take Fifth at UConn Nov 18, 2009
The Brown equestrian team placed fifth at the UConn show over the weekend, as the Bears scored 27 points but were edged by several other teams. Bruno was still able to maintain a 12-point lead in the season standings with just one show remaining, however, giving them a comfortable margin for the finale. (Brownbears.com)
Men's Hockey Holds Off Brown, 4-3, To Claim Mayor's Cup Nov 18, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College men's hockey team jumped out to a 4-1 lead and held off Brown University, 4-3, in the 24th Annual Mayor's Cup played at Schneider Arena. With the win, the Friars improved to 6-3, while Brown is 0-5-1. (Friars.com)
Providence Claims Mayor’s Cup for Third Straight Year with 4-3 Win over Bears Nov 18, 2009
Brown Bears: Providence Claims Mayor s Cup for Third Straight Year with 4-3 Win over Bears. Providence Claims Mayor s Cup for Third Straight Year with 4-3 Win over Bears. (Brownbears.com)
Brown Swims to Second Against UConn and Laval Nov 17, 2009
The women s swim team opened the 2009-10 season over the weekend, falling to Connecticut 193-106, but taking a dominating win over Laval, winning by a final margin of 193-93. Despite competing against a Husky team that had the benefit of already swimming several meets, the women looked strong, particularly junior Candice Sisouvanvieng-Kim, who took a pair of seconds in the 50 and 100 free. (Brownbears.com)
Moynihan, in running for Bank of America’s top job, has experience winning tough fights Nov 17, 2009
After graduating from high school with honors, he went to Brown University, majored in history, cocaptained the rugby team, and met his future wife, classmate Susan E. Berry. He then studied law at the University of Notre Dame, which his uncle and grandfather attended. (Boston Globe)
Cross Country Competes in NCAA Northeast Regionals Nov 17, 2009
Boston, MA- The men s and women s cross country team recently competed in the NCAA Northeast Regional meet at Franklin Park. The men s team was led by a 10th place finish by Christian Escareno, who earned a spot to compete in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship at Indiana State. (Brownbears.com)
Men's Hockey To Host Brown On Tuesday In 24th Annual Mayor's Cup Nov 17, 2009
Brown University (0-4-1) is seeking its first win of the season after a home loss against Cornell on Saturday, November 14. The Bears also were defeated by Colgate on Friday, November 13 despite two goals by Jordan Pietrus. (Friars.com)
Christian Escareno To Compete in Division I NCAA Cross Country Championships Nov 17, 2009
Providence, RI- The NCAA Division I Men s & Women s Track & Field Committee recently announced the team and individual qualifiers for the 2009 NCAA Division I Men s and Women s Cross Country Championships. Brown junior Christian Escareno was among the thirty-eight individuals selected to participate in each championship through an automatic qualifier and at-large selection process. (Brownbears.com)
Brown Soccer Earns At-Large Bid in NCAA Tournament Nov 17, 2009
Providence, RI- The Brown men s soccer team received an At-Large bid in the 2009 Division I Men s Soccer Tournament, as announced by the NCAA on Monday evening. The Bears will host Stony Brook (6-9-4) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Stevenson Field. (Brownbears.com)
Men's Soccer Nov 17, 2009
at St. John's (N.Y.). NCAA Championship - First Round. (Brownbears.com)
Einfrank's Second Leads Bears at Binghamton Open Nov 17, 2009
Brown wrestling kicked off the 2009-10 season at the Binghamton Open on Sunday, as several Bears turned in impressive individual performances, highlighted by senior Greg Einfrank's second place finish at 125 pounds. Einfrank tore through the bracket before losing a hard-fought match in the finals, running his record to 4-1 in the early season. (Brownbears.com)
Bears Take Second in Opening Meet Nov 17, 2009
The men s swim team kicked off the 2009-10 season over the weekend with a three-team meet at UConn, losing 175-124 to the host Huskies and knocking off Laval by an impressive 172-115 margin. The Bears saw a number of impressive individual performances though, including a first place finish in the 1000 freestyle by junior Ryan Kikuchi. (Brownbears.com)
Jamieson Named ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Week Nov 17, 2009
Brown freshman goalkeeper Katie Jamieson (Waterloo, ON) has been named the ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Week for her terrific play in a pair of overtime ties over the weekend. Jamieson allowed just one goal in 128 minutes of play, and made 67 saves to help the Bears earn two points in the league standings. (Brownbears.com)
Brown Falls To Virginia Tech, 69-55, In Philly Hoop Group Classic Nov 16, 2009
Blacksburg, Virginia Brown s strong second half comeback bid came up short against Virginia Tech, as the Bears dropped a 69-55 decision to the Hokies before a crowd of 9,693 in the first game of the Philly Hoop Group Classic at Cassell Coliseum. The loss was Brown s first of the season after beating St. Francis Friday evening, while Virginia Tech opened its season with a win at home. (Brownbears.com)
Bears Skate to 1-1 Overtime Tie Against Rensselaer Nov 16, 2009
After finishing with just one tie all of last season, Brown came away with its third in four games on Saturday afternoon, pulling out a comeback 1-1 tie on the strength of rookie Kelly Griffin's third period goal. With the tie, Brown moves to 1-4-3 on the season, with an 0-3-3 record in league play, while RPI improves to 4-6-4 overall and 2-2-2 against ECAC Hockey. (Brownbears.com)
Bears Dominate Dartmouth in 3-0 Senior Day Victory Nov 16, 2009
Providence, RI- In its final game of the 2009 regular season, the Brown men s soccer team (10-2-5, 5-2-0) dominated Dartmouth College 3-0 in front of a huge crowd at Stevenson Field this afternoon. The 3-0 loss Dartmouth suffered today was its largest margin of defeat this season, as Brown locked up a second-place finish in Ivy League standings with its win. (Brownbears.com)
Women's Crew Wraps Up Fall Season With Victory at Foot of the Charles Nov 16, 2009
The Bears traveled to Boston over the weekend to compete in the Foot of the Charles, coming away with a decisive victory in the prioritized varsity four to close out the fall season. Among the schools that finished behind Brown were Ivy rivals Harvard and Dartmouth, and several other impressive teams. (Brownbears.com)
The quest to stop the brain drain Nov 16, 2009
The jury is still very much out, said Peter Snyder, a brain researcher at Brown University s Alpert Medical School, who analyzed 10 studies on the issue and came away unimpressed by the quality and quantity of research. In an article published earlier this year in the journal Alzheimer s & Dementia, Snyder concluded there was no evidence the products, typically computer software costing several hundred to a couple of thousand dollars, stave off dementia in healthy elders. (Boston Globe)
Peter Sinn Nachtrieb hopes for a happy ending Nov 16, 2009
" Nachtrieb attributes his worldview to his education - he carried a double major in theater and biology at Brown University - and his family. The 35-year-old, 6-foot-6 playwright grew up in Mill Valley with a Berkeley-raised dad who loved comedy, and a mom raised in post-World War II Germany. "She definitely has that wicked sense of humor," he says. "She'd read us German poems for kids, you know, about not sucking your thumb or a tailor will come and cut them off - 'Shockheaded Peter. And we... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
#3 Cornell Cruises Past Brown Men's Hockey, 6-0 Nov 15, 2009
3 Cornell Cruises Past Brown Men's Hockey, 6-0. PROVIDENCE, RI - Trailing, 3-0, with three minutes left in the game, the Bears pulled goalie Mike Clemente (Great Falls, VA) in favor of the extra attacker, but #3 Cornell (4-1-0, 3-1-0) exploded for three goals in the final 2:21 to earn a 6-0 victory over the Brown men's hockey team (0-4-1, 0-3-1) on Saturday evening at Meehan Auditorium. (Brownbears.com)
Water on the moon! (43) Nov 15, 2009
This was almost like tasting it, said Peter Schultz, professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator on the LCROSS mission. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who in 1969 made his historic Apollo 11 moonwalk with Neil Armstrong, was pleased to hear the latest discovery, but still believes the U.S. should focus on colonizing Mars. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Farnham’s TD Reception Lifts Brown To 14-7 Overtime Win Over Dartmouth Nov 15, 2009
Brown Bears: Farnham s TD Reception Lifts Brown To 14-7 Overtime Win Over Dartmouth. Farnham s TD Reception Lifts Brown To 14-7 Overtime Win Over Dartmouth. (Brownbears.com)
Hanover WR sets single-game receptions record Nov 15, 2009
Gessner tied it in 2002 for Brown University against the University of Rhode Island. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Brown Soccer Hosts Dartmouth on Senior Day Nov 15, 2009
Providence, RI- The Brown University men s soccer team (9-2-5, 4-2-0 Ivy) will host Dartmouth College (10-5-1, 4-2-0 Ivy) at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow in a key Ivy League match to close out the 2009 regular season. Brown will be honoring its four seniors; Nick Elenz-Martin (Encinitas, CA), Jarrod Schlenker (Cranford, NJ), Thomas Thunell (Columbia, SC) and T.J. Thompson (Atkinson, NH) prior to kickoff as they compete in their final game on Stevenson Field. (Brownbears.com)
NASA's moon crash shows water is there, fueling talk of an outpost Nov 15, 2009
"We've had hints that there is water. This was almost like tasting it," said Peter Schultz, professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator on the LCROSS mission ... "We've had hints that there is water. This was almost like tasting it," said Peter Schultz, professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator on the LCROSS mission. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
One giant sip for mankind Nov 15, 2009
"We got more than just a whiff," Peter H. Schultz, a professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator of the mission, said in a telephone interview. "We practically tasted it with the impact.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
NASA finds water on the moon Nov 15, 2009
"Multiple lines of evidence show water was present in both the high angle vapor plume and the ejecta curtain created by the LCROSS Centaur impact. "The concentration and distribution of water and other substances requires further analysis, but it is safe to say Cabeus holds water," Colaprete said. Peter Schultz, professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator on the LCROSS mission, expressed hope that more water could be found on the moon. "What's really exciting is... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Brown's Comeback Bid Comes Up Just Short in 3-2 Loss Nov 15, 2009
The Bears nearly pulled off a thrilling upset on Senior Night at the Pizzitola, but Columbia was able to fend off a late comeback, taking a 3-2 victory despite a near double-double from senior Liz Mueller. With the loss, Brown falls to 6-18 on the season, and 2-11 in league play, while Columbia improves to 12-15 overall and 2-12 against Ivy League opponents. (Brownbears.com)
Brown Travels To Virginia Tech For Opener of Philly Hoop Group Classic Nov 15, 2009
After opening its season with a 68-64 win over Virginia Tech on Friday, Brown will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia to face Virginia Tech on Sunday, November 15, in the opener of the Philly Hoop Group Classic. The match-up between the Bears and the Hokies will be the second ever between the two schools. (Brownbears.com)
Scientists Solve Structure Of NMDA Receptor Unit That Could Be Drug Target For Neurological Diseases Nov 14, 2009
17, 2005) Brown University researchers have solved the structure of a critical piece of SAP97, a protein used to keep hearts beating and brains learning. Results, reported by Dale Mierke in the Journal of. (Science Daily)
Bears Welcome Back Former All-Americans During Home Opening Weekend; Host Colgate and #3 Cornell Nov 14, 2009
PROVIDENCE, RI - After opening the season with three straight road games, the men's hockey team returns home this weekend to host Colgate and #3 Cornell in the Bears' home opening weekend. Brown will look to post not only its first win of the 2009-10 season, but also the first win for head coach Brendan Whittet '94, who returned to Brown this summer for his first season behind the bench. (Brownbears.com)
Women’s Basketball Set to Take on Providence College Tonight Nov 14, 2009
Brown Bears: Women s Basketball Set to Take on Providence College Tonight. Women s Basketball Set to Take on Providence College Tonight. (Brownbears.com)
Click to read:NASA: Spacecraft Confirms Water on Moon Nov 14, 2009
"We've had hints that there is water. This was almost like tasting it," said Peter Schultz, professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator on the LCROSS mission. Mission scientists said it would take more time to tease out what else was kicked up in the moon dust. (CBS News)
Bears' Third Period Comeback Falls Short in 5-3 Loss to Colgate Nov 14, 2009
PROVIDENCE, RI - Senior Jordan Pietrus (Winnipeg, MAN) scored a pair of third-period goals, but it wasn't enough for Brown to erase a 5-0 deficit as Colgate (5-2-3, 3-0-0) earned a 5-3 victory over the Bears (0-3-1, 0-2-1) in Brown's home opener at Meehan Auditorium. Brown fell behind, 2-0, after the first period of play, as the Raiders outshot the Bears, 13-8, in the opening frame. (Brownbears.com)
'Significant' water found on Moon Nov 14, 2009
Peter Schultz, from Brown University and a co-investigator on the LCROSS mission, said: "What's really exciting is we've only hit one spot. It's kind of like when you're drilling for oil. Once you find it in one place, there's a greater chance you'll find more nearby.". The regular surface of the Moon as seen from Earth is drier than any desert on our planet. (BBC News -- Americas)
W. Swimming and Diving Nov 14, 2009
Brown Bears: 2009-10 Women's Swimming and Diving Schedule. 2009-10 Women's Swimming and Diving Schedule. (Brownbears.com)
Moon has plenty of water: NASA Nov 14, 2009
"We got more than just whiff," said Peter H Schultz, a professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator of the mission. "We practically tasted it with the impact." The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had announced the path-breaking discovery of water on the moon by India's Chandrayaan-1 on September 24 after data from NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) instrument indicated the presence of water molecules on the lunar surface. (India Times)
Providence College Defeats Brown 83-50 in Women's Basketball Season Opener Nov 14, 2009
Providence, RI- Led by Mi-Khida Hankins game-high 17 points, Providence College (1-0) earned an 83-50 victory over host Brown University (0-1) during its 2009-10 season opener in the Pizzitola Sports Center this evening. The Bears got off to a great start and showed no signs of nerves before its first game of the new season, as the squad went basket for basket with the Friars. (Brownbears.com)
Springmeyer and Hyland Named All-Ivy Nov 14, 2009
PROVIDENCE, RI - Junior Katie Hyland (Riegelsville, PA) and sophomore Leslie Springmeyer (New Vernon, NJ) of the Brown field hockey team have earned 2009 All-Ivy honors in a vote by the League's eight head coaches. Both were named Second Team All-Ivy and both have started every game of their careers with Hyland playing in 51 in three seasons and Springmeyer playing in 34 in two seasons. (Brownbears.com)
Post's 11 Kills Leads Brown Sweep of Cornell Nov 14, 2009
Rookie Katrina Post notched a team-high 11 kills on Friday evening, helping the Brown volleyball team come away with an emphatic 3-0 sweep of the Cornell Big Red. Bruno had the offense clicking on all cylinders, finishing with a sparkling. (Brownbears.com)
Hopes to colonize the moon rise Nov 14, 2009
"We now can say ... that the possibility of living off the land has just gone up a notch," said Peter Schultz, professor of geological sciences at Brown University and a co-investigator on the LCROSS mission, referring to past detections of water on the moon. Interactive. (MSNBC -- Technology)
NASA: Water found in moon crater Nov 14, 2009
"What's really exciting is we've only hit one spot. It's kind of like when you're drilling for oil. Once you find it one place, there's a greater chance you'll find more nearby," says LCROSS scientist Peter Schultz of Brown University. During the Bush administration, NASA had envisioned landing astronauts on the moon again in the next two decades. (USA Today -- Tech)
Why Obama Will Meet with a Leader of Burma's Junta Nov 14, 2009
In a tantalizing announcement earlier this month, Min Lwin, a director-general of Burma's Foreign Ministry claimed to the Associated Press that "there is a plan to release Aung San Suu Kyi soon MORE Add to my: Blog this on: "" PETER H. SCHULTZ, professor of geological sciences at Brown University and co-investigator of the mission that said it found water on the moon Friday For use in rail of Articles page or Section Fronts pages. Duplicate and change name as necesssary to distinguish. Time.com... (Time.com)
Bears Earn One Point With 0-0 Tie at Union Nov 14, 2009
The Bears struggled to find the back of the net in Schenectady on Friday evening, but still picked up their second point in the ECAC Hockey standings on the strength of a 0-0 overtime tie, as rookie goalie Katie Jamieson made 30 saves to shut out the Dutchwomen. With the tie, Brown moves to 1-4-2 on the season, with a 0-3-2 record in league play, while Union falls to 2-8-1 overall and 0-4-1 against ECAC Hockey foes. (Brownbears.com)
Harris Scores 18 Points To Lead Brown Over St. Francis, 68-64, In Season Opener Nov 14, 2009
Brown Bears: Harris Scores 18 Points To Lead Brown Over St. Francis, 68-64, In Season Opener. Harris Scores 18 Points To Lead Brown Over St. Francis, 68-64, In Season Opener. (Brownbears.com)
Brown Tips-Off 104th Basketball Season vs. St. Francis (NY) on Friday Nov 13, 2009
Providence, Rhode Island - The Brown men basketball team will tip-off its 104th season of intercollegiate play season on Friday, November 13, against St. Francis College in Brooklyn New York, with game time slated for 7:00 p.m. Head coach Jesse Agel s squad will feature mix of strong returning players along with some talented newcomers. Brown posted a 9-19 record in 2008-2009, coming on strong at the end of the season with wins over Harvard and Dartmouth on the final weekend. (Brownbears.com)
Three Brown Women's Soccer Players Named All-Ivy Nov 13, 2009
PROVIDENCE, RI - Brown University seniors Bridget Ballard (Los Angeles, CA) and Melissa Kim (Bethesda, MD), and sophomore Allison Kagawa (Mililani, HI) have been named to the 2009 All-Ivy Women's Soccer Team as selected by the League's eight head coaches. Ballard was named to the First Team, while Kim earned Second Team honors. (Brownbears.com)
Renal-Artery Stenosis Nov 12, 2009
From the Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert School of Brown University, Providence (L.D.D.); and the Division of Cardiology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH (C.J.C.). An audio version of this article is available at NEJM.org. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Freshmen do the turkey drop with colleges, flames Nov 12, 2009
Kelly Schryver bakes cupcakes in her Brown University dorm's communal kitchen in Providence, R.I. "No one talks about how [college] may not be amazing at first, so you feel very alone.". IF STUDENTS ARE WAVERING, PARENTS SHOULD GET INVOLVED. (USA Today)
Brown Honors Seniors At Final Home Game Against Dartmouth Nov 12, 2009
Brown football will close out its 2009 home season on Saturday, November 14 against Dartmouth at Brown Stadium, beginning at 12:30 p.m. 21 football seniors will be honored in ceremonies prior to Saturday s game against the Big Green. This year s group of extraordinary seniors has posted a 20-18 record over their four-year careers, including a 15-11 Ivy mark, winning an Ivy League title in 2008. (Brownbears.com)
More of this story Nov 12, 2009
He s getting better and better at point guard, including his ability to keep his dribble alive, said Bostwick, who coached Briggs both at John Brown University and OWU. He s come leaps and bounds. Briggs had 21 points by halftime and added 10 more in the second half to help hold off RSU.. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Five Women's Laxers Named to 2009 IWLCA National Academic Honor Roll Nov 12, 2009
PROVIDENCE, RI - Five members of the Brown women's lacrosse team are among 189 Division I student-athletes from across the country recognized on the 2009 IWLCA National Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible, student-athletes must be a member of the varsity lacrosse team, must have achieved junior or senior standing academically, and must have achieved a GPA of 3. (Brownbears.com)
From Playing Fields to Battlefields Nov 12, 2009
The following story will appear in the Winter 2009-10 edition of the Brown Bear Magazine. At the Thayer Street entrance to Lincoln Field stands the majestic Soldiers Memorial Gate. (Brownbears.com)
Gordon Hood Named CWPA Northern Division Player of the Week Nov 11, 2009
Providence, RI- Brown University s Gordon Hood (Carlsbad, CA) put together two solid games for the men s water polo team last week to lead his squad to the 2009 Northern Division title and earn Northern Division Player of the Week honors. The championship marks Brown s first division title since 1993. (Brownbears.com)
Pay cuts can be made without reducing quality of school leaders Nov 11, 2009
Yet one of the most exemplary New England presidents is Ruth Simmons, who, with little fanfare, is making a difference through voluntary 10 percent pay cuts in the last two years as president of Brown University. Her salary is now down a fifth from its previous level, and is not a great deal more than when she began at the helm of Brown in 2001. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
AJ Cruz Named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week Nov 10, 2009
Providence, Rhode Island - Brown freshman defensive back AJ Cruz (Lake Forest, CA) was named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week for his exploits, including a late game interception, in Saturday s 35-21 win over Yale. With Yale knocking at the door to the Brown end zone with 3:23 left in the game, the Bears needed a big play. (Brownbears.com)
Nien Cheng Told Her Story of Defiance, Until the Very End Nov 10, 2009
Xu, who now teaches at Brown University, lists Cheng's book among his recommended reading on China. Cheng insisted I take a paperback copy with me when I left her condo. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hilton Als: Richard Foreman puts language onstage. Nov 10, 2009
He graduated from Brown University and received his M.F.A. in playwriting from the Yale School of Drama. As a student, Foreman wrote a number of naturalistic dramas that followed the traditional Western model of conflict followed by catharsis. (New Yorker)
Brown Fencing Opens Season at Big One with Three First Place Finishes Nov 10, 2009
Providence, R.I. The fencing squads opened up competition for the 2009-2010 season at the Big One at Smith College on Saturday. Brown started off the season strong, winning three of six events on the day. (Brownbears.com)
The wall after the wall Nov 10, 2009
Peter Andreas, author of Border Games: Policing the US-Mexico Divide, is associate professor of political science and international studies at Brown University, where he also directs the international relations program. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Yale Defeats Women's Soccer, 1-0, in Season Finale Nov 9, 2009
NEW HAVEN, CT - Becky Brown scored the only goal of the game at 11:22 of the first half to lead the Yale women's soccer team (10-6-0, 5-2-0) to a 1-0 victory over the Bears (5-9-1, 2-5-0) on a cold night at Reese Stadium. Brown's goal, her 13th of the season, came off an assist from Kristen Forster, as she beat senior Brenna Hogue (Concord, CA) with a point-blank shot. (Brownbears.com)
Track & Field Nov 9, 2009
Romain spent the last four seasons with the Bears as an assistant for jumps and multi-events under Head Coach Craig Lake. The selection of the All-Academic Indoor and Outdoor Scholar Teams of the Year award is based on a combination of academic and athletic achievements. (Brownbears.com)
