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I'm not the best fighter nor have I had formal training but I've been: punched, kicked and chopped in almost every region of body, taken/given elbows and flying knees and have been hit in the back of the head with more objects than I can recall yet - I have NEVER been knocked unconcious by ANYONE for even 1 second. ...until last night that is when I saw something on TV that *I guess* was too much for me to handle.
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First off, it would be rather iggnorant to think that in all the vast reaches the entire Universe that we Earth dwellers are alone and/or the highest form of life. My personal belifs are that there should be at least some other planet that is still sustaining life on it. If it happend here on Earth, why can't it happen elsewhere?
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On Exhibit: Kelp Forest , Monterey Bay Habitats
Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Anarrhichthys ocellatus
Animal Type
crabs, sand dollars, sea urchins, crabs, snails, abalone, mussels, clams, fish
to 8.2 feet (2.5 m) long
wolffishes; Family: Anarchichadidae
Pacific coast of North America from northern Baja California to Kodiak Island, Alaska, west to Russia and south to Sea of Japan
At the Aquarium
Hide and seek with a wolf-eel
"They've got faces only a mother could love," Scott Reid says, affectionately, of the wolf-eels he cares for at the Aquarium. "Their jaw is very strong, and if you got your finger in there you'd regret it. But they're really slow. It may be a vicious looking eel, but it totally has the opposite temperament," Reid says.
Wolf-eels are hardy animals, Reid says, but there are two challenges to keeping them in the Aquarium: making sure they eat a healthy diet, and keeping the reclusive fish visible "from the dry side of the window." Though wild adult wolf-eels eat mostly crunchy food, they develop a taste for soft Aquarium fare like squid—and that can ruin their back teeth, Reid says. "It's like anything I guess, if it's good for you, you don't want to eat it." He makes sure his wolf-eels exercise their teeth with supplements of rock crab and sea urchin.
"They like to hide—that's part of what they do. They're not out there to be seen," Reid says. "We may know where it is, for example, in the lingcod wolf-eel tank it's in that little hole. But a visitor could look for five minutes and never see it. The best time for a visitor to see a wolf-eel out in the open, Reid says, is during afternoon feeding at the Kelp Forest exhibit.
Natural History
Definitely not a wolf, but not an eel either
The wolf-eel is not related to other eels; it's one of five species in the "wolffish" family. The other four species are not nearly so long and skinny. Wolf-eels look more or less normal-sized down to their neck, and then their bodies just keep going, with thick, muscular waves of tail stretching nearly 8 feet behind them. Adults wind those long bodies into caves and crevices, sticking just their heads out and waiting for something crunchy to swim by. They love crabs, urchins, and shellfish.
Wolf-eels occur in shallow water to as deep as 740 feet (225 m). They swim by making deep S-shapes with their bodies, like a snake moving across the ground. The slender fish are gray as a rain cloud, with large heads and dark spots over their backs. Males have thick jaws and a bulging forehead. Combined with their long, snaggly front teeth they look ferocious, but wolf-eels tend to be aggressive only to other wolf-eels.
Model parents
Wolf-eels mate for life, and the pair takes special care of its eggs as they develop. Beginning around age seven, the female lays up to 10,000 eggs at a time, then coils around them and uses her body to shape the eggs into a neat sphere roughly the size of a grapefruit.
When she's settled, the male coils around her as an added layer of protection. The female continues massaging the eggs periodically as they develop, helping to circulate water around the eggs to keep them supplied with oxygen. Eggs take about four months to hatch.
See the world before settling down
Though adult wolf-eels are nearly always found around shelter, the fish spend early life in open water. After eggs hatch, the little 1.6-inch (40 mm) larvae float away on currents, eating tiny animals including copepods and other zooplankton. Next they enter a free-swimming "pelagic" phase which they spend in the middle depths of the ocean.
Gradually, as the juvenile wolf-eels mature into young adults, they move to shallower water and wander the sea bottom looking for food. Once they find a mate and a suitable hideout in a rocky reef they settle down, typically to spend the rest of their lives there.
Killer instinct from day one
Young wolf-eels wear an attractive bright orange that fades as they mature. Even in their first few days of life they are hunters, watching the water for drifting prey.
To strike, the little wolf-eels bend their tiny bodies into a sideways S-shape and then lunge at their prey. Young wolf-eels don't have the powerful molars that adults use to crush shellfish; they stick to catching fish with their long canine teeth.
Hearty appetites
In the wild, wolf-eels eat hard-shelled animals like crabs, sand dollars, and sea urchins. They grab these in their jaws and use the broad molars in the back of their mouths to crunch through the shells.
At all ages they seem to have great appetites. Baby wolf-eels in captivity may eat up to 100 herring larvae at a time. Captive wolf-eels in their bottom-wandering phase of life (young adult) have eaten as many as 24 Dungeness crabs in a single day.
Watch out for hungry rockfish, greenling – and harbor seals
You might not think many animals could threaten an 8-foot long fish that lives coiled inside a jumble of rocks with only its fearsome snout poking out. But harbor seals can - biologists saw a harbor seal at Point Lobos (about 10 miles south of Monterey) surface with a live wolf-eel wriggling in its teeth. As the scientists watched, the seal subdued the wolf-eel and ate it for lunch. Different predators go after the young: both rockfish and kelp greenling will eat unguarded wolf-eel eggs.
Currently, wolf-eel populations seem to be stable. They are not targeted by fishermen, but they are frequently caught in crab and fish traps. As with many coastal species, one of the keys to keeping wolf-eels plentiful is to keep its rocky reef habitat in good condition. That means guarding against problems like polluted runoff—keeping oil and chemicals out of storm drains, and making sure sewage is properly treated before it is discharged.


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Doors of Durin
The Doors of Durin, also known as the West-gate or West-door of Moria, were built into the Walls of Moria in the dark cliffs of the Silvertine, and formed the western entrance to the great Dwarven city of Khazad-dûm.
The main entrance to Khazad-dûm was the Great Gates in Dimrill Dale, east of the Misty Mountains. During the Second Age, it was decided to open a way to the west side of the Silvertine, which would facilitate contact and cooperation with the Elven realm of Hollin.[1]
The Doors were constructed in cooperation between Dwarves and Elves, sometime between S.A. 750 and 1500.[2] It was the two greatest craftsmen of the Second Age, the Elf and Lord of Eregion, Celebrimbor, and the dwarf Narvi who built the Doors.[1] These were the days before Sauron's dominion in Middle-earth, and the friendship between Elven and Dwarven kingdoms was a rare and special event. During this peaceful time the Doors stood open, allowing unfettered trade. But during the War of the Elves and Sauron (in S.A. 1697) the Doors were sealed shut after Hollin fell to Sauron's forces.[2]
When Khazad-dûm was abandoned in T.A. 1981[3] the way of opening the Doors was forgotten.
At some point between 2845 and 2950 the Wizard Gandalf entered the city looking for King Thráin II who had disappeared on journey to Erebor. After his search the Wizard exited through the Doors; however this experience did not help him know how to open the doors from the outside.[1]
In 2994, during the settling of Balin's Colony, they were attacked by an onslaught of orcs.[3] Óin led a group to the west side of the city hoping to find escape through the Doors of Durin, but instead he found the water up to the doors where the Watcher in the Water killed him. The Dwarves were trapped, and wiped out.[4]
In August 3018 Gollum took refuge in Moria; but when he had at last discovered the way to the Doors he could not get out.[5]
On 13 January 3019 the Company of the Ring entered Moria through the Doors,[5] but initially Gandalf could not find out the password to open them. Merry Brandybuck unknowingly gave Gandalf the answer by asking, "What does it mean by speak, friend, and enter?" When Gandalf realized that "Mellon", which means "friend" in Sindarin, would open the door he sprang up, laughed, and spoke the word. Shortly thereafter, the Watcher in the Water attacked the Fellowship and shut the Doors behind them.[1]
They were fashioned as flush doors, the jambs invisible to the eye, and matched so perfectly with the mountain rock that when closed the Doors could not be seen. The slabs were made by Narvi out of a grey material stronger than stone, and inlaid by Celebrimbor with ithildin, which could only be seen in starlight and moonlight.
When visible, the fine silver-like inlay showed a hammer and anvil (the emblems of Durin), a crown and Seven Stars (probably Durin's Crown), two trees surmounted by crescent moons, and a single star (the emblem of the House of Feanor). On the top left and right corners there were the tengwar Calma (C) and Óre (N) standing for Celebrimbor and Narvi.
The inscription on the archivolt read:
"Ennyn Durin Aran Moria. Pedo Mellon a Minno. Im Narvi hain echant. Celebrimbor o Eregion teithant i thiw hin."
"The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak, friend, and enter. I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs."
The inscription stated the password that would cause the Doors to swing open.[1]
From the inside the Doors could be opened by simply pushing against them. However, it usually took the thrust of two to do so. When Moria was inhabited by the Dwarves they kept doorwards inside who would help open the Doors and see that only those with permission could pass.[6]
An Inconsistency
The name Moria means "Black Chasm" and was a derogatory description of the place which the Dwarves did not like, and was given after Durin's Bane took over the city in the Third Age. It is therefore a mystery why that name appears on an inscription made in the Second Age, and made in consent with the Dwarves.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Journey in the Dark"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Hunt for the Ring", Note 12


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Everett Shinn, a future member of the Eight and remarkable, rather theatrical personality was born at Woodstown, New Jersey in 1873. Even more recent sources give 1876 as the year of Everett Shinn's birth (Zurier, Snyder, and Mecklenburg, 1995, p. 224) but the artist usually lied about his age to appear younger than he actually was. Edith DeShazo (1974, errata sheet) claimed that information from family members established the date of November 6, 1876 as Shinn's birthday. But if this is true, he would have enrolled at the Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia to study industrial art at the age of twelve. Born to a Quaker named Isaiah Conklin Shinn and Josephine Ransley Shinn, Everett was their third child.
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Thank you for your interest in our sub-internship program at the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery conducts six formal medical student courses spread over the four-year curriculum.
The Orthopedic Faculty also participate in the Foundations of Doctoring curriculum serving preceptors for third-year students and as facilitators for physical exam sessions. The Director of Medical Student Education is a member of the Academic Committee, which coordinates all teaching activities within the Department. The current director is a member of the SOM Curriculum Committee and the newly forming Clinical Education Working Group, which is addressing curriculum reform.
We wanted to make you aware of a recent change in our program policy. Due to the large and growing number of applications to our program, we are no longer able to guarantee every sub-I a formal interview. Although you will have access to the faculty and residents throughout your rotation, your acceptance as a sub-I no longer means you will definitely be invited back for a formal interview.
The courses offered by the Department are as follows:
Course Director: Frank Scott, MD
Course Coordinator: Becky Lewis
Goal: To present the basic concepts of musculoskeletal injury and disease in order to provide a framework for further knowledge acquisition during the clinical rotations. Department budgets.
Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to recognize common patterns of musculoskeletal injury and disease using the history, physical exam, and imaging techniques. They will be able to describe appropriate treatment options and apply basic casts and braces.
Description: The course consists of 10 weekly one-hour classroom sessions, elective reading materials, and four one-half day shadowing opportunities in the operating room and clinics. Student evaluation is pass/fail by attendance.
Faculty: Department of OrthopedicsEnrollment: 20 to 30 students. An online course evaluation is used for course improvement.
Course Directors: Frank Scott, MD, and William Sullivan, MD
Course Coordinator: Becky Lewis
A two-week required block – includes Orthopedics, PM&R, Rheumatology, and MSK Radiology
Goal: To develop knowledge of musculoskeletal examination and clinical care.
Objectives: By the end of this rotation students will be able to:• Perform a musculoskeletal extremity exam for the major anatomic areas – shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.• Interpret musculoskeletal x-rays of common fractures and degenerative conditions.• Assess patients with overuse, degenerative, and traumatic problems and describe treatment options.• Access pertinent information concerning musculoskeletal patient care.
Description: A clinic rotation working with residents and faculty at one of the affiliated hospitals in the OR and clinic settings. Students are given texts to use, meet one hour each week with a member of the faculty for an interactive teaching session and attend the department conferences. The students are evaluated by faculty and a short written interpretive test. Honors is available by preparing a case report if other evaluations are satisfactory.
Faculty: Departments of Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, and Radiology
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This course is open to all MSIV students enrolled in accredited Medical Schools with an interest in the orthopedic inpatient surgical experience at the University of Colorado. For more information on eligibility, please contact Erica Hyman in Student Affairs at firstname.lastname@example.com or 303-724-8026. Visiting students should become familiar with the requirements set by Student Affairs prior to contact. External applications will be reviewed by course director prior to approval.
Goal: Further development of medical students with an interest in an orthopaedic surgery residency.
Objectives: By the end of this rotation students should be able to:• Participate in the full spectrum of orthopaedic patient care.• Determine if Orthopedics is career option suitable for them.
Description: This a four-week elective designed for the student interested in Orthopaedics or a similar surgical specialty. The student will join a resident-faculty team for two weeks at two of our affiliated hospitals. They will take call, attend conferences, and participate in all inpatient and outpatient clinical activities. Student evaluation is by faculty and includes Pass/High Pass/Honors grading.
Faculty: Department of Orthopedics
Enrollment: This has averaged 30-40 students from CU and other US medical schools per year. The course evaluation is online.
Course Director: Frank Scott, MD
A 4 week elective for MSIV students
Goal: Development of musculoskeletal knowledge of medical students interested in primary care or internal medicine residency.
Objectives: This is a clinical rotation tailored to the needs of the student. It does not include surgery.
Description: This elective is designed for students planning a career in one of the primary care fields who wish more in-depth experience with musculoskeletal medicine. Time is spent primarily in the outpatient clinics and at department conferences. Students are given reference texts to use during the rotation. Student evaluation is by faculty.
Enrollment: Averages 15 students per year. The course evaluation is currently written.
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Goal: To present sports medicine concepts and knowledge to medical students interested orthopaedic or primary care sports medicine careers.
Description: This course provides clinical experience in all aspects of Sports Medicine including orthopedic care, primary care, operating room procedures, and sporting event coverage. Students will work in the sports medicine clinics on the University of Denver and University of Colorado campuses. They will attend department, as well as sports specific, conferences. Student evaluation is by the faculty.
Faculty: Departments of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Faculty
Enrollment: Enrollment has averaged five students per year. This course is taken by students interested in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. The course evaluation is written.
A 4 to 12 week elective for MSIV students
Goal: To provide an opportunity for medical students to learn and participate in orthopedic research.
Description: This elective provides an opportunity for students to participate in basic science or clinical research projects with members of the orthopaedic faculty. Students may participate in established projects or originate their own if time and funding permits. The student is evaluated by their mentor.
Faculty: Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Enrollment: Enrollment averages about five students per year. Students must have a research mentor and research project approved prior to enrollment.
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TAHOE CITY, Calif. — With the recent installation of a bocce ball court, a series of planned changes is under way at the Tahoe City Golf Course.
The 58-foot-long, 8-foot-wide court was installed near the practice putting green and sixth tee. It's open to the public, with leagues starting the week of Aug. 12.
Installation of a second court is "very likely" later this summer or early fall, said TCPUD General Manager Cindy Gustafson.
"It (the golf course) really is critical to addressing not only recreation needs in our community, but also environmental goals," Gustafson told the Placer County Board of Supervisors Monday.
The supervisors met Monday afternoon at the TCPUD offices in Tahoe City, marking one of three times each year they meet at Lake Tahoe instead of Auburn. They also met Tuesday at The Resort at Squaw Creek.
To comply with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Best Management Practices, the TCPUD has been working with Tahoe City-based Gary Davis Group on designs to improve the golf course's parking lots, maintenance areas and the clubhouse, said Matt Homolka, TCPUD engineer.
Improvements are expected to start this fall and be completed in 2014. The project is estimated to cost $228,000, with funding coming from the TCPUD parks' capital budget.
Design work is also being done for a new golf course entry sign and an on-site Truckee Tahoe Airport District emergency-use helipad.
During Monday's meeting, District 5 supervisor Jennifer Montgomery inquired about the feasibility of larger projects. Roughly 495 community members provided input this spring on the future of the 46.5-acre golf course, suggesting the building of tennis courts, a full-sized ice rink complete with locker rooms and a swimming pool, among others ideas.
"The land lacks much coverage capability, and it's really going to come down to choices of what you can cover," Gustafson said.
According to TRPA, coverage is permanent land disturbance and includes all man-made structures such as houses, driveways and parking lots.
Last year, TCPUD, Placer County, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association and airport district came together to purchase the golf course for $4.7 million, agreeing to form a committee to oversee the property and its future.
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U.S. stocks held gains into Tuesday's closing bell as renewed hopes that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current easy-money policies helped lift the S&P 500 index to another record high close.
Hitting a monthly high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 76.48 points, or 0.5% to close at 15,468.68. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 9.5 points or 0.2% to close at 3,929.57.
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"It essentially takes tapering off the table for October and likely December as well," wrote Sterne Agee chief economist Lindsey Piegza in a note published Tuesday. "As we have noted before Bernanke opened the door for tapering to be a 2014 event in the press conference following the September FOMC statement release when he said even if we begin to taper this year, each subsequent move will be data dependent. The Fed is still waiting to see noticeable improvement in hiring and it appears they are going to be waiting even longer."
U.S. Treasury yields suffered a sharp drop with the rate on the 10-year note falling to 2.51%.
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Sticks and stones: "That's so gay" negatively affects gay students
(Medical Xpress)—People may believe words are not harmful, but the phrase "that's so gay" can have negative consequences for gay, lesbian or bisexual students, a new University of Michigan study indicated.
The phrase is often used by young people to describe something as stupid or undesirable. It's part of the vocabulary among students at all types of educational institutions, including colleges.
Although subtle, such language is hostile, and can be harmful to sexual minorities, said Michael Woodford, an assistant professor of social work and the study's lead author.
The findings appear in the current issue of the Journal of American College Health.
Gay, lesbian and bisexual college students who heard "that's so gay" more frequently were more likely to report feeling isolated and to suffer negative health symptoms, such as headaches, poor appetite or eating problems.
Researchers examined the impact of hearing "that's so gay" among 114 gay, lesbian and bisexual students between the ages of 18 to 25 through an online survey.
Students reported how often they heard the phrase on campus in the past 12 months. They also answered questions about their perceived social acceptance on campus, physical well-being, mental health and willingness to disclose their sexual orientation.
Practically every respondent reported hearing "that's so gay" on campus at least once in the past 12 months. Nearly half of the students said they've heard the phrase more than 10 times within the year. Only 14 respondents—or 13 percent—hadn't heard it at all.
Hearing the phrase more often was found to increase students' risk for feeling isolated at the university and for health problems.
"Given the nature of gay-lesbian-bisexual stigma, sexual minority students could already perceive themselves to be excluded on campus and hearing 'that's so gay' may elevate such perceptions," Woodford said.
Increased risk for physical health problems is likely related to a stress reaction that may occur when students hear the phrase, he said.
'That's so gay' conveys that there is something wrong with being gay," Woodford said. "And, hearing such messages about one's self can cause stress, which can manifest in headaches and other health concerns.
"There is a lot of attention being given to addressing LGBT bullying on college campuses. Obviously, that work is important, but our results suggest that we must also address low-level hostility, including 'that's so gay.' Policies and educational programs are needed to help students, staff and faculty to understand that such language can be harmful to gay students. Hopefully, these initiatives will help to eliminate the phrase from campuses."
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Springfield-area lawmakers from both parties again found common ground Tuesday in opposing Gov. Rod Blagojevich, saying he should not have appointed anyone to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat.
Springfield-area lawmakers from both parties again found common ground Tuesday in opposing Gov. Rod Blagojevich, saying he should not have appointed anyone to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat.
"The legislature expressed the view that the governor should not make an appointment under the circumstances," said Rep. Gary Hannig, D-Litchfield. "Once again, the governor is thumbing his nose at the people and doing what he wants."
"I think it's almost a perfect paradigm of his so-called leadership style the last six years," said Rep. Jim Watson, R-Jacksonville. "There's always an element of conflict in everything he's done. It's OK to stir the pot a little bit, but he takes it to an extreme that is not productive."
Some Republicans were quick to seize the political angle, blaming Democrats for not passing a bill calling for a special election to fill the Senate seat. Democrats initially embraced the idea, then backed off. Some said it was because a special election would cost millions of dollars. Critics, though, charged the Democrat about-face was more about fear they could lose the seat to a Republican in an election.
The GOP, meanwhile, became the leading cheerleaders for a special election.
"We screwed up Dec. 15," said Rep. Raymond Poe, R-Springfield. "We should have voted to have the election. Now the Democrats wish they had reached a consensus. The Democratic Party had a chance to get this cleared up."
With U.S. Senate Democratic leadership saying they will refuse to seat any Blagojevich appointee, Sen. Larry Bomke, R-Springfield, questioned the point of the governor's selection of Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat.
"It does appear as if the appointment is for no reason," Bomke said. "I am really surprised Roland accepted the appointment. Anybody Blagojevich appoints will be stained. I really would have thought he would have turned it down."
Sen. John Sullivan, D-Rushville, again called on Blagojevich to either resign or at least step aside until his legal problems are resolved.
"I think this was a bad decision," Sullivan said. "This governor has pretty much lost all credibility in the eyes of the public and the U.S. Senate as well. Any steps like this, he has no credibility."
Rep. Rich Brauer, R-Petersburg, complained that Blagojevich said he would not make an appointment and then made one anyway.
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A dozen cabinet picks introduced to Wolesi Jirga for trust vote
A dozen cabinet picks introduced to Wolesi Jirga for trust vote
KABUL (Pajhwok): The government on Saturday introduced to the Wolesi Jirga a dozen nominees for cabinet portfolios for a vote of confidence to replace acting ministers.
Second Vice-President Mohammad Sarwar Danish introduced the ministers-designate to the lower house for the trust vote. The nominees include Tariq Shah Behrami, Ghani's choice for the minister of defence.
Wais Ahmad Barmak has been proposed as minister of interior. Faizullah Zaki has been named as minister-designate for labor, social affairs and martyrs.
Nargis Nehan has been nominated as mines and petroleum minister, with Mohammad Shafique Gul Agha Sherzai being named as borders and tribal affairs minister.
Other cabinet nominees are Hamid Tehmasi, minister-designate for transport, Najibullah Khwaja Omari, higher education minister, and Shehzad Gul Aryubi, telecommunication and information technology minister.
A day earlier, Wolesi Jirga Secretary Irfanullah Irfan told Pajhwok Afghan News that documents of the ministers-designate had been received.
Currently 14 ministries are headed by acting ministers. Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani and the higher education minister despite being disqualified by the parliament continue to be on job.
The minister of information and culture, Abdul Bari Jehani, has resigned. Last week, the president sacked acting education minister Asadullah Balkhi, replacing him with Ibrahim Shinwari.
Danish asked Wolesi Jirga members to hand confidence votes to the cabinet picks, whom he hailed as trustworthy, clean and prominent individuals.
The VP told the lower house that the government remained committed to holding parliamentary and district council elections on schedule. The elections will be conducted next year.
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I jury-rigged my scanner to scan an old View-Master reel to get a better look of a frame I liked.
By the way, a more optimistic writer would have named the above character "Captain Hand."
Monday, August 25, 2008
Old View-Master reels are cool
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Bele and Lokai
Remember that episode of the original Star Trek where the two guys were fighting because the black and white halves of their faces were on opposite sides? They were both from the planet Cheron , but considered themselves separate races. They hated each other.
Was anyone else waiting for Captain Kirk to ask the obvious question?
Was anyone else waiting for Captain Kirk to ask the obvious question?
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Imperious Rex!
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Labels: Michael Phelps, Namor, Sub-marnier, superhero
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Oh Shoot!
I suspect that when China designed the uniforms for the 2008 Summer Olympics Women's Archery Team, they hadn't recently watched any reruns of Gilligan's Island.
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
Things that COULD be combined, but shouldn't.
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(DALLAS) — Vines and wines: A delicious glass of wine depends on an excellent crop of grapes, and a process prompts millions of people around the world to raise their glasses and toast many types of occasions in their lives.
"Vines and Wines" also is the name of a course at El Centro College taught during the fall 2013 semester that will return in the spring, taking students around the world (from their seats and online) to vineyards and wineries from almost every continent. They will learn how to identify types of wine grapes, wine-growing regions and wine varieties that the wine grapes produce. They also will discuss the history of wine production, explore storage procedures for different types of wines and learn to recognize equipment and proper serving techniques.
"The course is a study of the growing regions, production, processing and distribution of domestic and international wines," explained Gus Katsigris, emeritus professor of food and hospitality at El Centro College, who teaches the course, which will be offered as both a credit course and a continuing education class. "This is a hybrid course. Much of the material is online, and classroom participation involves sensory evaluations of wines." All 50 seats were filled in the fall class with students who wanted to learn more about making, tasting and presenting wines.
He added, "We again will host guest speakers — wine merchants and wine makers — who will present wines from each region we cover. Producers, wholesalers and retailers of wines, as well as wine writers, will share their expertise and products with our students, who will learn first-hand about the industry."
Katsigris has taught this type of course since the late 1990s at both El Centro and until 2010 at the University of North Texas; he wrote and field-tested the textbook this fall. He will combine classroom sensory evaluations (tastings) and guest presentations during each class, in addition to online coursework and an outside project.
The course is $156 for both credit and continuing education students during the spring 2014 semester (Jan. 24 to May 15); it will be held every Thursday evening from 7 to 8:50 p.m. both online and on the downtown campus of El Centro College, located at Main and Lamar streets in Dallas.
DCCCD students who already are enrolled at one of the seven colleges in the system can sign up now for the three-hour credit course, RSTO 1319. Registration for continuing education students begins on Dec. 15. All students who sign up for the course must be 21 years of age by the first day of class, in compliance with state law, and proof of age will be kept on file for the course.
From wine to champagne, students will taste and learn about wines from regions of the world that include the United States (regional, Pacific Northwest, California and Texas); France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Alsace, Loire, Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon) — both wine and champagne; Italy (Piedmont, Tuscany); Germany and the Iberian Peninsula; South America and Mexico; and Australia and New Zealand.
Katsigris is excited to offer this class, which is an opportunity for students to learn more about viticulture and oenology — growing grapes and making wine. Classes, guest presentations, sensory evaluations, course work and individual projects will help students learn new skills.
Speakers will include: Lee Fuqua, Fuqua Wines; Jim Flemming, Sigel's Elite; Landry Honeycutt, Tony Pecoraro, Amela Zeba-Sarac and Alfonso Cevola, Glazer's Distributors; Jeff Siegel, Wine Curmudgeon; Jonathan Gibbons, Ambiente; Gregg LaBlanc, thewinefrog.com; Bill Stowe, PrestigeWineCellars.com; and Beat Kotoun, Kobrand.
He added, "When students finish this course, they will be familiar with the processes of how wines are evaluated by taste. They will be able to read and understand labels from wines around the world, and they also will understand how wines should be stored — along with inventory techniques associated with storage. In addition to learning the techniques and methods used by wine professionals to present and serve wine at the table (using the proper wine glasses and table settings), they will do it themselves in 'mise en place' activities.
"Finally — like the students in the fall 2013 class — students will have fun and enjoy this course, which will take them around the world as they learn about wine," said Katsigris.
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Degrassi red carpet
Degrassi Goes Hollywood, the show's first movie, broke records at The N a couple of weeks ago in America as the most–watched, highest-rated telecast ever for the network. Canadian shows have been kicking ass lately with the major players. And both Degrassi and Flashpoint received Gemini Award nominations this week. Full Story
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Exclusive photos of Degrassi cast members in LA shooting scenes for what's rumoured to be a movie of the week to air Summer 2009…?!?!? Stacey Farber's Ellie looks like she's having a Britney at Venice Beach, except she has her clothes on. Word is they've booked a boatload of celebrity cameos – Degrassi, a Canadian show, is actually much more popular in the US. Full Story


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Do Kids Need College?
The soaring cost of tuition coupled with the nation's economic crisis has students and parents trying to make an educated guess about whether a traditional four-year experience is best for everyone.
I recently made a bank deposit for a few months' worth of freelance work, then wrote a huge tuition check to my son's college. Afterward, instead of hunkering down again and getting back to work to bring in more money, I felt like having a stiff drink.
"Paying for college is a bigger deal than it used to be," says economics professor Richard Vedder, PhD, director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity at Ohio University. "Higher education costs are rising faster than inflation, as well as family income." Years ago sending a kid to college might have taken 10 to 12 percent of household earnings, Vedder says. Today it's more like 25 to 30 percent. Average costs for attending a private four-year school are close to $30,000 a year, while in-state public universities run approximately $20,000—and expenses are rising 4 to 6.5 percent a year.
The limping economy has made the burden heavier while pushing higher education further out of reach for many people. The fix? "Families are borrowing," Vedder says. Two-thirds of graduates from four-year colleges carry substantial student loan debts—up 27 percent since 2004, according to the Project on Student Debt, an independent nonprofit group. Seniors at private schools graduate with $27,650 in student loan debt, while public school grads owe about $20,000. And many parents shoulder an added layer of "shadow debt," deficits not reflected in official college-cost reports. They may short-change retirement funds, take out large home equity loans, or put off major repairs like a new roof or furnace.
Yet conventional wisdom says college is an essential investment in your child's future. The vast majority of parents assume their kids are headed that way, and teens, in large part, are living up to expectations: Almost 72 percent enroll in some form of advanced schooling right after twelfth grade—an all-time high. But the triple whammy of dwindling or (nonexistent) family savings, crushing debt, and an uncertain job market has parents asking an unsettling question: Is college really worth it?
Kids Aren't Created Equal
President Obama has set a national goal for the United States to have the world's highest college graduation rate by the end of the decade. A key component of the initiative is providing academically gifted but disadvantaged kids with opportunities. But an underlying assumption of the program is that a four-year school should be automatic for every student—even those who aren't interested or may not be right for it. "Some kids just aren't college material," says Joe Lamacchia. He doesn't mean that as a put-down: Lamacchia is a landscaper and the voice of Blue Collar and Proud of It (HCI), a book and website celebrating the rewards of working in a trade. He has become a spokesperson for the blue-collar grassroots movement. "We're not all cut out for sitting at a desk, whether it's in a classroom or a cubicle," he says. "Individuals like me are driven to move and build and create." Society needs people to call when cars break down or roads are full of potholes or faucets are leaking—services that are necessary even during an economic downturn. In fact, many of these jobs are recession-proof. "There are ways to make a good living without a bachelor's degree," Lamacchia says, "but people are told the only way to succeed is by going to college. I once met a mom whose son was always fixing things and taking doors off hinges. He built a workshop in the basement. Is four more years in class the only option for a kid like that?"
For a smarter approach, ask your teen if he knows what he wants to do, then brainstorm potential career paths. "A teen's future should be tailor-made to his talents, likes and dislikes, and financial situation," Vedder says. For example, if a kid wants to be a hairstylist or chef, a trade school or two-year program may be a good choice. "Culinary classes are very popular at community colleges," Vedder says. And getting on-the-job training as a line cook or in some other trade can jump-start a career while providing valuable "real world" experience, which students exiting a four-year college bubble might lack.
Even if your teen's dream of being an artist or musician doesn't pan out, school as an option won't suddenly disappear. And a person who enrolls a few years later with a sense of purpose and an idea of what to study as a foundation for a meaningful career is likely to be better off than someone who discovered college wasn't the right choice—at the unfortunate expense of thousands and thousands of debt dollars.
College Doesn't Guarantee Success
"We need to give kids better advice," says James Rosenbaum, PhD, professor of sociology, education, and social policy at Northwestern University. "It's not about kids going to college, it's the actual completion of a degree that counts—and many students don't succeed in that." Which is why, some experts say, it may not make sense for every 18-year-old: Only 57 percent of kids who enter an undergraduate institution for a bachelor's degree actually obtain one, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The other 43 percent don't just miss out on the degree; they've also squandered a huge investment. Plus, they've lost potential wages—and work experience. Students who take five or six years to graduate instead of the traditional four spend even less time in the labor market. Not to mention the kids who aren't really cut out for the rigors of academia. "Low-achieving students aren't told they may have to do an enormous amount of remedial work to get up to speed. It can be expensive—especially if the classes don't count as credit toward a major," Rosenbaum says. "For some, that's not a sensible strategy."
There's another overlooked problem: Kids who earn degrees aren't always better off. "A bachelor's degree used to mean a person was highly educated and skilled, and his occupation would reflect that," says Vedder. "But we have 17 million college-educated people in jobs that require a high school education or less. Recently I had a tree cut down by a guy with a master's degree in history. He was working beside a guy who hadn't finished high school." College equips students in many ways, Vedder says. "But a lot of colleges provide only modest amounts of job training—and liberal arts schools, almost none."
The fact is that kids often graduate with no clue of what they want to do next. Some may figure it out at school, but not all. There are other ways to find inspiration. While taking a "gap year" of work or travel, for example, doesn't usually lead to a career path, it can make for a more focused college experience. "In a gap year kids meet new people, have varied experiences, and sometimes discover places they'd like to live or professions they'd like to explore," Vedder says. "The passage of time makes them more mature, independent, and better at making smart decisions—all important qualities." Military service can also offer those benefits, along with self-discipline, technical skills, leadership training, and money for school.
The Earnings Chasm
Proponents of academia cite the "truism" that, on average, people with a bachelor's degree earn about a million dollars more over a lifetime than those who have only graduated from high school. New research, though, suggests such estimates are overblown. A recent study by PayScale for Bloomberg Businessweek finds the figure to be closer to $627,000. When adjusted for the fact that more than half of graduates take six years, the earnings gap falls to just $393,000. Even more surprising, 20 percent of men and 16 percent of women who complete college earn less than the average wage of someone who only finished high school, according to the College Board. "Unemployment is high even among university graduates," Vedder says. "They're having a tough time finding traditional white-collar jobs."
Still, it can't be denied that some jobs require a bachelor's degree just to interview or advance. The majority of college alumnae do make more money—even if hired for the same position as someone with just a high school diploma. And once in a job, college grads continue to be given priority. "Money for on-the-job training mostly goes to people with at least a bachelor's degree," says Nicole Smith, PhD, senior economist at Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce. "They're the ones employers choose to invest in." When young people show up for interviews, there are few ways for employers to measure critical thinking—a trait that indicates trainability. "They use diplomas and transcripts," explains Smith, "as indications of potential."
What Lies Ahead
Ultimately, even for kids who don't feel cut out for college, education beyond a high school diploma is essential. Many high-growth careers over the next decade—including network systems analyst, financial examiner, and exercise trainer—will continue to require some type of schooling. But it's how kids choose to get extra knowledge that matters—and there are options. "The new educational landscape includes alternatives way beyond a bachelor's degree, including two-year degrees and industrial certifications," says Smith. Before your teen tosses her college applications, though, keep this in mind regarding earning potential: While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 14 of the 20 occupations with the most openings over the next decade won't require a college education, many of these jobs—health aide, customer service rep, retail salesperson—offer low pay.
More Than Money
Of course, higher education is about more than potential salary. By looking only at return on investment, we lose sight of payoffs that some people think fall in the "priceless" category, like being more cultured and open-minded. "College graduates understand the world," Vedder says. "They also learn discipline, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and how to get along with people." Highly educated people are more likely to vote, volunteer, and stay off public assistance programs. They're also more likely to be healthy and live longer.
Some higher-ed cheerleaders say it's wrong to even talk about alternatives to college because it lowers expectations for people who could benefit most from its rewards. Black and Hispanic minorities, for example, earn degrees at rates about half that of whites. "Without college, the very poorest will make the least money of all," Vedder says. Unemployment, for example, is two times higher for high school grads than for degree earners, no matter what the ethnicity—but blacks are especially hard hit. "The important thing is that all people have an opportunity to succeed," Smith says.
Ultimately, parents must observe their kids closely and talk to them about their dreams, goals, and capabilities. Together they can devise a smart, workable plan for the future. The key is to encourage kids to reach their fullest potential—seize the day—without railroading them into situations that my not serve their strengths. If college isn't the right fit, at least for now, consider alternatives. "Keep doors open for your teen," Vedder says. "Remember that all kids are a bit different."
Alternative College Opportunities
Community College
Fields of Study: Accounting, hotel management, paralegal studies, computer science, education, health care, and technology careers such as drafting, design, and electrical engineering.
Why It Works: Average tuition and fees for public two-year programs culminating in an associate's degree or professional certificate are $2,544 a year—about a tenth of the cost of a private college. Some community colleges even provide free tuition for students with good grades. "Kids get valuable credentials in a short time and can progress from there," says James Rosenbaum. Junior colleges can be a cost-effective way to fulfill general education requirements before a student decides on a specific field of study and transfers to a university. And if a student's high school grades aren't strong, two years of community college can open doors to better four-year schools. Rosenbaum's research finds that 54 percent of students who earn associate's degrees continue on with their schooling, and 35 percent get a four-year degree, usually applying two-year credits toward their bachelor's. Some statistics even suggest that over the next decade occupations requiring only an associate's degree will grow faster than those requiring a bachelor's.
Technical Institute
Fields of Study: Carpentry, welding, computer maintenance, Web design, cosmetology, dental technology, culinary arts, electronics, printing, engine repair, plumbing, and heating/air conditioning.
Why It Works: At a trade school, students get vocational and career training for tuition costs that are usually comparable to those of a community college. But unlike junior colleges, tech schools require fewer general education classes, so students with a poor academic record aren't forced to do as much remedial work. Program schedules may be consistent from one semester to the next so working students don't have to rearrange their lives every few months. "These schools focus on professional certification and have their ears to the ground for local jobs," Nicole Smith says. "Of students who get licenses and certificates, 43 percent make more money than people who get a bachelor's degree."
For-Profit College
Fields of Study: Business administration, accounting, contract management, criminal justice, information systems, and marketing.
Why It Works: The schools' emphasis on career training—as well as the convenience of nighttime or weekend classes and online coursework—makes them a legitimate alternative for some working students, Richard Vedder says. Most offer certificates or diplomas for two-year programs and are well connected to local job markets—though they're usually more expensive than community colleges. According to the General Accounting Office (GAO), enrollment at for-profit colleges has more than tripled in recent years. "You won't find the country club amenities of some colleges," Vedder says. "These schools may be headquartered in an office building near a highway. But they're geared toward the needs of students—rather than professors seeking tenure—and they're gaining popularity because of that." But buyer beware: An investigation by the GAO found deceptive practices among recruiters, such as exaggerating graduates' income potential.
10 Fields for the Future
Here are the average expected earnings for the fastest-growing professions that don't require college, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental hygienist
Associate's Degree
Registered nurse
Associate's Degree
Physical therapist assistant
Associate's Degree
Administrative assistant
On-the-Job Training
Truck driver
On-the-Job Training
Self-enrichment education teacher
On-the-Job Training
Bookkeeping clerk
On-the-Job Training
Veterinary technician
Associate's Degree
Medical assistant
On-the-Job Training
Physical therapist aide
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If Rita McCoy had stood by her first reaction to the proposal, she certainly wouldn't be where she is today—president and CEO of The Women's Bank in San Diego. For she readily admits that when the founders of the bank came to her that March of 1975 to offer the post of president, her immediate inclination was to tell them, "No way!"
"1 was afraid they were a group of radical feminists with whom I'd have absolutely nothing in common," says the bank executive, smiling as she recalls her concern.
As she soon discovered, however, the founders of The Women's Bank were far from flaming radicals. In
fact, what the group had in mind was a bank which would provide personalized banking service to all individuals, as well as special services to women (such as free financial guidance for the recently widowed or divorced). Convinced by their plans, Rita McCoy accepted the post.
For the new president, that decision has entailed more than a year of grueling work. She spent her first months in the job crisscrossing the state in search of investors for the bank's initial stock offering. The bank was able to raise the one and a half million dollars it needed for capitalization by January 31, 1976, five months after the stock went on sale. With that goal achieved, the CEO redirected her energies to preparing the bank for opening day—March 31. Since then, she has worked as many as 14 hours a day, six days a week, to make The Women's Bank a going concern.
If anyone can make it a success, many are convinced Rita McCoy is the one to do it. Her credentials are impeccable. A graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, she has held nearly every post in banking during her 18 years in the profession, earning the respect of both fellow bankers and employees along the way.
Still, her personality probably has had as much to do with her success as her background. Hardly a bold and brassy feminist, Rita McCoy is reserved in speech and manner, poised and well dressed—indeed,


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– Home-grown attraction is world's first zoo for nocturnal animals.
– Recipient of multiple accolades, including 11 awards in Best Visitor Attraction category.
Singapore, 23 May 2014 – The world's first zoo for nocturnal animals, Singapore's Night Safari, marked its 20th Anniversary with an evening celebration graced by the Guest of Honour who also officiated the park opening in 1994, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.
"Night Safari is a home-grown attraction that has gained a reputation on the world's stage for the unique, immersive wildlife experience we provide our visitors. It is a park where Singaporeans love to take their foreign visitors to at night, and has been so for the last 20 years," said Ms Claire Chiang, Chairman, Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
Night Safari was conceptualised by the same visionaries who created the critically acclaimed Singapore Zoo. Since opening on 26 May 1994, the park provides local residents and tourists an insight into the mystery of the tropical jungle at night by displaying a wide range of nocturnal animals in natural settings, and also filled a critical void in night-time attractions in Singapore.
The late Dr Ong Swee Law, founder and Executive Chairman of Singapore Zoo, in his project proposal for Night Safari wrote, "Nothing like the Night Safari can be found anywhere else in the world: it is truly unique." He also highlighted that it makes good sense to view zoo animals at night since 90% of tropical mammals (excluding primates) are nocturnal, coupled with the fact that with regular sunsets occurring around 7.30pm and cool nights, Singapore is an ideal geographical location for a night zoo.
Today, Night Safari stands at the forefront of wildlife conservation, adopting innovative approaches to conservation science, partnership and research. The park opened the world's first Sunda pangolin exhibit, and successfully bred the endangered species native to Singapore.
Ms Chiang said, "Beyond being a must-see recreational destination, we strive for excellence in wildlife conservation and have over the 20 years been successful in captive breeding of endangered species like the native Sunda pangolin, Malayan tapir, and Asian elephant."
Over the past 20 years, Night Safari has constantly been renewing and rejuvenating its animal collection and product offerings to improve visitor experience. Notably, in 2003 the park launched the Creatures of the Night Show in a new amphitheater, and the Thumbuakar fire performance just two years later.
To commemorate Night Safari's 20th Anniversary, the park will officially introduce a pair of white lions in addition to officially launching two new exhibits featuring Asiatic black bears and Malayan tigers that would be the finale to the park's 35-minute tram experience.
Visitors to the park in the month of June will enjoy the 20th Anniversary festivities, which include energising fire performances by the wildly popular Thumbuakar group, talented shadow cutters, and glittery face-painters that help bring out the mystery of the night.


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Residentechcs needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 103 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
Residentech Computer Solutions, LLC
Computer repair, maintenance, upgrade, custom build and consultation services company that provides residential computer solutions. I come to clients homes to provide my services. This business will operate out of my home and services will be provided in the evenings and weekends. I provide a full spectrum of computer services for residential needs.
I am a software engineer by professional trade but have a passion for both computer hardware and software. I have been working on computers for over 27 years, with 19 years in the x86 world and over 10 years in software engineering. My main area of expertise is in Windows and Linux.
This company will focus on the residential market mainly. Company provides friendly, professional down-to-earth service with reasonable prices. Knowledge, honesty, trust and reliability is key to my business and I want to convey that in a sleek professional logo if at all possible.
I am looking for a professional looking logo to be used on flyers, letterhead, invoices, business cards and ultimately on a company website. Since the main focus of this new company is to provide computer solutions to residential clients it might be beneficial to portray a residential theme but by all means I am open to suggestions. I will do my best to provide feedback as soon as I can but it will have to be in the evenings as I do have a day job.
Feel free to suggest a tag line if you think of something that might be appropriate with the descriptions I have provided.
Also perhaps using the letter RCS might be interesting. While this business primary focus will be residential I may expand the business to also support small businesses. So the name could imply both Residential Technician or maybe even Resident Technician. I'm just brainstorming hoping to spark a design idea. I hope I'm not confusing anyone. Feel free to ask me questions.
Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo as I want this to be unique to my business.
I am looking forward to seeing your creativity, good luck!
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Have been drinking black tea for about 2 years now, oolong for 4, white for 9-10, green almost as long, rooibos for 13-14, and just started mate.
I like almost all unflavoured teas(the only exception so far was Keemun, though I suppose I could try again – but there are so many others to try which I'm more likely to like!) and also some flavored ones.
I especially love Oolongs, and I'm always interested in anything "exotic", like teas from less known regions, or greens/whites/oolongs from those regions usually only known for blacks.


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After having invented tow-in windsurfing, Daniel Bruch is making a new move. The Spanish windsurfer has just joined the Starboard wave team. As a rising star in the PWA, Dany has recently made a name for himself by looping the artificial waves of the Siam park in Tenerife with a little help from a jet ski.
Since Dany is already sailing Severne rigs and knows many of the best riders of the Starboard Dream Team, signing him for 2011 was the next logical step for both parties. With this latest addition, Starboard will reinforce its already strong position in the PWA and is proud to have a new and upcoming talent on its research and development crew.
"After a five-year break in my windsurfing career, I knew that returning would be one of the hardest things I've done so far. It took a lot of dedication, training and a strong mind to get to the top of the PWA. The skill level is higher than ever before, and getting up and staying there is very hard. Basically it took me four years to achieve the goals I've set myself once I started focusing on my comeback. One of those goals was to end up in the top five, and another one was to have the best brands in the business support me and push me", Bruch said.
"With me joining Starboard, my last goal in regards of brands behind me is reached. Being with Severne for 2 years already, produced some excellent results for me and I find it great that Starboard believes in me as a team rider and tester. There's a long a great future together waiting for us, and I can wait to start the R&D process with Scott McKercher. Representing the Tiki makes me feel proud and knowing a bit of the background of this great brand from some of the other riders, there's nothing that's holding me back from a full focus on my sport and my passion".