Karen Wynn Fonstad, a geographer, spent two and a half years creating “The Atlas of Middle-earth” (1981) after securing a dream assignment to map J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional world. Her detailed work wowed fans and scholars, leading to commissions for other fantasy worlds. Fonstad’s influence on the gaming industry and fantasy mapmaking continues to be felt today.
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ICC consider three new member applications from Africa as Cricket USA remain ‘on notice’ over governance issues
The ICC announced that USA Cricket will "remain on notice" due to membership compliance issues, risking suspension that could impact funding and participation in events. Although USA Cricket has addressed five of eight flagged issues, it must implement significant governance reforms, including elections, to meet criteria for National Governing Body status ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: USA Cricket is being given more time to fix problems...
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