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Hashim Thaçi
Hashim Thaçi | |
Prime Minister of Kosovo | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 9 January 2008 |
President | Fatmir Sejdiu Jakup Krasniqi (Acting) Behgjet Pacolli Jakup Krasniqi (Acting) Atifete Jahjaga |
Deputy | Hajredin Kuçi Behgjet Pacolli |
Preceded by | Agim Çeku |
In office 2 April 1999 – 1 February 2000 |
President | Ibrahim Rugova Nexhat Daci (Acting) |
Preceded by | Bujar Bukoshi |
Succeeded by | Nexhat Daci (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Srbica, Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |
24 April 1968
Political party | Democratic Party of Kosovo |
Spouse(s) | Lumnije Thaçi |
Alma mater | University of Pristina University of Zurich |
Religion | Sunni Islam |
Hashim Thaçi,[a] called "The Snake",[1] ([ˈhaʃim ˈθatʃi] ( listen); born 24 April 1968) is the Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed and partially recognised Republic of Kosovo,[b] the leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (DPK), and the former political leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army, a paramilitary organisation which was active during the Kosovo War.
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Early life and education [edit]
Hashim Thaçi was born in Srbica, in the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija, in what was then SR Serbia and Yugoslavia. He studied philosophy and history at the University of Pristina.[citation needed] By 1993, Hashim Thaçi was living in Switzerland, where he joined the Albanian political émigré group. He also pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Zurich in the departments of history and international relations. He became one of the founders of the People's Movement of Kosovo (LPK).
Role in KLA [edit]
In 1993, Thaçi became a member of the inner circle of the KLA. Thaçi (nom de guerre "Gjarpëri" - The Snake) was responsible for securing financial means and armaments, and training recruits in Albania to be dispatched to Kosovo.[citation needed] In 1997, Thaçi was tried in absentia and convicted by the Serbian authorities in Priština for an alleged act of conspiracy for terrorism associated with his activities in the KLA.[2] In March 1999, Thaçi participated in the Rambouillet negotiations as the leader of the Kosovar Albanian team.[3] Thaçi was perceived by western diplomats during the negotiations as the "voice of reason" within the KLA: his attendance at the negotiations demonstrated a willingness to accept autonomy for Kosovo within Serbia at a time when other rebel leaders rejected any solution short of full national independence.[3] Thaçi emerged from the final diplomatic settlement as the leader of the strongest faction within a KLA rife with factionalism. He moved quickly to consolidate power, unilaterally naming himself prime minister within a provisional government and allegedly ordering the assassination of the leaders of rival armed factions.[4][5]
Alleged criminal activities [edit]
Thaçi is alleged to have extensive criminal links. During the period of time when he was head of the Kosovo Liberation Army, The Washington Times reported that the KLA was financing its activities by trafficking the illegal drugs of heroin and cocaine into western Europe.[6] KLA supporters say that the KLA received funds from the Albanian diaspora in the US and the Albanian, United Kingdom, and United States governments.
The BBC reported in 2000 that Thaçi is allegedly central to the criminal activities of the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC), who reportedly extorted money from businessmen under the guise of "taxes" for his self-appointed government.[7] While the KLA was officially disbanded at the end of armed conflict in Kosovo in 1999, the new Kosovo Protection Corps was composed primarily of former KLA fighters and the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK). The party was formed largely from the political leadership of the KLA. A near monopoly on the means of force, based on the absorption of the KLA into the KPC, allowed the Democratic Party of Kosovo to seize control of the machinery of government at the municipal level.[8] The PDK has regularly used violence and intimidation of political rivals to maintain local political control and protect criminal enterprises that depend upon cooperation from friendly local authorities.[9]
In 2001, the Democratic Party of Kosovo suffered electoral defeat in the first free elections in the province in 2001. The BBC said at the time, "The tumbling reputation of the former KLA was to have a disastrous effect on the PDK because of the perceived overlap between its political leadership and post-KLA organised crime."[10]
A recent analysis of organised crime in Kosovo prepared by the German intelligence service BND and a confidential report contracted by the German military, the Bundeswehr, accuse Thaçi, Ramush Haradinaj, and Xhavit Haliti, the majority leader of the Kosovo parliament, of far-reaching involvement in organised crime. The BND writes: "The key players (including Haliti, Haradinaj, and Thaçi) are intimately involved in inter-linkages between politics, business, and organised crime structures in Kosovo."[11] The report accuses Thaçi of leading a "criminal network operating throughout Kosovo" by the end of the 1990s.[11] The BND report also accuses Thaçi of contacts with the Czech and Albanian mafias. It says that he, together with Haliti, ordered killings by a professional hit man, 'Afrimi', who is responsible for at least 11 contract murders.[11]
Albanian Mafia [edit]
Thaçi has been reported to be an active member of the Albanian Mafia. By the BIA September 2003 statement, he has also been reported as the leader of the Lluca family, which is known for its ties to the Selimi family. These alleged crime families participate in political corruption along with tax fraud, arms and drug smuggling, and other illegal activities in the Dukadjin area.[12]
Council of Europe accusations [edit]
A report to the Council of Europe, written by Dick Marty, issued on 15 December 2010[13] states that Hacim Thaçi was the leader of the "Drenica Group" in charge of trafficking organs taken from Serbian prisoners. As reported by several international,[14] Serbian,[15] Kosovan[16] and Albanian[17] news agencies, in an interview for Albanian TV Klan on 24 December 2010, Thaçi said that he would publish the methods used by Dick Marty and the names of his collaborators in the report that accuses him of organ trafficking in Kosovo.
BBC news reported having seen a draft of the Council of Europe document, and asserts that it names "Hashim Thaci, Kosovo's current Prime Minister and wartime political leader of the KLA, 27 times in as many pages". They said the report charges the former KLA commanders of serious human rights abuses, including organ and drug trafficking.[18][19] In 2011, Marty retreated from earlier reports and said that his report never implicated Thaçi directly.[20]
Victory in 2007 election and declaration of Kosovar independence [edit]
Kosovo elections were held on 17 November 2007. After early results based on 90 per cent of the votes, Hashim Thaçi, who was on course to gain 34 percent, claimed victory for the PDK. He stated his intention to declare independence without delay on 10 December, the date set by the United Nations for the end of negotiations with Serbia. At 45 percent, the turnout at the election was particularly low, as most Serbs refused to vote.[21]
On 19 November 2007, several EU foreign ministers warned Thaçi and his allies against proceeding with their declaration of independence without consultations. Luxembourg's Jean Asselborn and Sweden's Carl Bildt urged the PDK not to make any hasty moves, while the EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana stressed the importance of proper preparations prior to formal independence. After EU talks on Kosovo in London on 19 November 2007, the UK's Europe minister, Jim Murphy, said independence without foreign support could isolate the breakaway province.[22]
Hashim Thaçi was designated as the next leader of Kosovo's government on 11 December 2007 by the Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu and told to form a government "as soon as possible". His Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) began coalition talks with the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) as well as the Alliance for New Kosovo (AKR). Those parties together control 75 seats of 120 in the assembly.[23] On 9 January 2008, Thaçi was elected as Prime Minister by parliament, with 85 votes in favor and 22 against. On this occasion, he stated his intention to achieve independence for Kosovo in the first half of 2008.[24]
On 16 February 2008, Thaçi announced that the next day, 17 February, would be key for "implementing the will of the citizens of Kosovo", strongly implying the province would declare independence from Serbia.[25] On 17 February 2008, Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia. Thaçi became Prime Minister of the newly independent state.
On 6 June 2008, a gunman broke into Thaçi's home in Pristina, while the latter was not present.[26]
Honours and awards [edit]
- Albania: On 20 June 2008 received a copy of the key of the city of Tirana on the occasion of his state visit to Albania.[27]
- Switzerland: On 1 July 2012 he received a Doctor Honoris Causa degree as a Doctor of International Relations from the Geneva School of Diplomacy in a ceremony held in that city. Previous recipients of this award include Martin Gray, a Holocaust survivor and writer; Adolf Ogi, the former president of Switzerland; Jose Ramos-Horta, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize; and the East Timor President.[28]
Notes [edit]
a. | ^ Albanian: Hashim Thaçi. Serbo-Croatian: Hašim Tači, Хашим Тачи. |
b. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, but Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. Kosovo's independence has been recognised by 99 out of 193 United Nations member states. |
References [edit]
- ^ ″Kosovo je država klana Osmani čiji je ključni čovek Tači″: Thaçi's warrant on arrest
- ^ Hashim Thaci or When the Little Red-Cap's Wolf is Tamed[dead link]
- ^ a b Gall, Carlotta (3 February 1999). "Ethnic Albanian Guerrillas Will Attend Talks on Kosovo". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ Hedges, Chris (6 June 1999). "Crisis in the Balkans: The Guerrillas; Kosovo Rebel Force Will Be Serbian Province's New Power Broker". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ Hedges, Chris (25 June 1999). "CRISIS IN THE BALKANS: THE SEPARATISTS; Leaders of Kosovo Rebels Tied to Deadly Power Play". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ "KLA finances fight with heroin sales - Terror group is linked to crime network"; Jerry Seper. Washington Times, Washington, D.C.: May 3, 1999. pg. A.1
- ^ "Kosovo gripped by racketeers". BBC News. 5 April 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ "Kosovo gripped by racketeers". BBC News. 5 April 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ "Political violence in run-up to Kosovo vote", Christian Science Monitor, 15 August 2000
- ^ "Analysis: Kosovo chooses normality". BBC News. 30 October 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "German spy affair might have been revenge", Die Welt Online, 30 November 2008
- ^ "Albanian Terrorism and Organized Crime in Kosovo and Metohija", Arirusila
- ^ Paul Lewis (Tuesday 14 December 2010 15.17 GMT). "Kosovo PM is head of human organ and arms ring, Council of Europe reports". London: The Guardian.
- ^ Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in West Balkan languages: Tači će objaviti spisak Albanaca koji su pomagali Martiju (Thaci will publish the list of Albanians who were helping Marty)
- ^ B92 in English: Thaci to release names of Marty's helpers
- ^ Kosova Info: Thaçi ka dosje të bashkëpunëtorëve të Martyt (Thaci has record of Marty's collaborators)
- ^ Info Albania: Thaci ka dosje te bashkepunetoreve te Martyt
- ^ "BBC's comments on the draft report". BBC. Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:20 pm EST.
- ^ Lawis, Paul (14 December 2010). "Kosovo PM is head of human organ and arms ring, Council of Europe reports". Kosovo PM is head of human organ and arms ring, Council of Europe reports (London: Guardian). Retrieved 16 December 2010.
- ^ Collaku, Petrit (Januar 19, 2011). "Dick Marty Clarifies Organ Harvesting Allegations". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
- ^ "Low turnout hits Kosovo election". euronews. 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
- ^ "EU warns Kosovo on independence". BBC News. 2007-11-19. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
- ^ "Thaci designated to head Kosovo government". Deutsche Presse-Agentur (Monsters and Critics). 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
- ^ "Ex-rebel becomes Kosovo's prime minister". MSNBC. Associated Press. 2008-01-09. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
- ^ "Kosovo MPs proclaim independence". BBC News. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
- ^ "Armed attack at Kosovo PM's home". BBC News. 2008-06-07. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
- ^ Received a copy of the key of the city of Tirana
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External links [edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Hashim Thaçi |
- Prime Minister of Kosovo Official Website
- PDK Partia Demokratike e Kosovës (in Albanian)
- Kryetari Thaçi: Populli i Kosovës dhe UÇK-ja ishin një A Thaçi interview by "Kosova Sot" daily (in Albanian)
- BBC News Profile
- Thaçi comments on the future of Kosovo at United States Institute of Peace
See also [edit]
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Bujar Bukoshi |
Prime Minister of Kosovo 1999–2000 |
Succeeded by Nexhat Daci Acting |
Preceded by Agim Çeku |
Prime Minister of Kosovo 2008–present |
Incumbent |
Party political offices | ||
Preceded by Bajram Rexhepi |
Leader of the Democratic Party 2004–present |
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An Authenticated Internet
Discussions around DNSSEC are so often focused on the root, the attacks, what DNSSEC does and doesn't do and so on – and these are all valid and important points. But there is far less attention focused on the opportunities that will surface from an authenticated internet.
Before I jump into the opportunities, first let's go through some DNS basics.
At the heart of the Internet's web service is the domain naming system, referred to as the "DNS". The domain naming system or DNS is like a phone book. Working with that analogy, let's say you decide that you want to call "Lauren's Lollipop Shop", but you don't know the number. You grab the phone book and, using the name, you get the phone number, and then you make the call.
The DNS works in much the same way. You know the name of website "lollipopshop.org", but you don't know the "number" (in computer-speak, this would be the IP address). When you type in www.lollipopshop.org, the phone book (the DNS) provides the lookup, and then your computer "dials the number" by going to the website. The current problem with the DNS is that when it looks up a "number" for you, a group of bad guys can insert a different phone number into the phone book, one which pretends to be "Lauren's Lollipop Shop". When the bad guys answer the phone you assume it's the lollipop shop and give your critical information, such as your credit card information, to order 10,000 lollipops.
DNSSEC is a security measure that can help mitigate this risk known as domain hijacking also known as man in the middle attacks. DNSSEC digitally signs answers to DNS lookups using public-key cryptography. With DNSSEC in place, the bad guys can't lead you astray, because you won't be misdirected by them.
Now let's ask ourselves, what opportunities can surface when DNSSEC is deployed industry wide? DNSSEC is becoming more of a reality now -- rather than a technical discussion which has been stuck in the mud for 15 years. We can now begin to think about new opportunities to build from a secure DNS, opportunities that build on the certainty that you have arrived at the correct website. Today, you can't be sure. Will you be able to fully trust SSL and VPNs?
Today, they cannot be trusted with certainty. SSL and VPN are past the point - they check to make sure that the website is real once you've already gotten there. DNSSEC ensures you get to the right place. Let's look at some opportunities for the technologies we use today:
- SSL There are standards for storing certificates in the DNS. With DNSSEC it would be possible to put these certificates in the DNS and to facilitate validating them by looking up other certificates in the certification path in the DNS. This could simplify maintenance of certificates from a user point of view since you would no longer need your local certificate cache, although it would place greater reliance on a robust and secure DNS.
- VPN It has long been noted that with DNSSEC it would be possible to setup VPN systems where encrypted tunnels could be setup as needed. Multiple options exist for storing the security parameters needed for a VPN to a site in the DNS at the domain name for the site. With DNSSEC a user could have high confidence in the security parameters and use them to setup an encrypted tunnel with the site.
- Email Forged email messages? DNSSEC can be used to authenticate email accounts. It can help each of the protocols that are using the DNS to support their efforts to add security to email by ensuring authentic information from the DNS is available to them. These include DKIM, SPF, and others. Email is probably the most common attack vector so by authenticating where the email came from makes this method of attack much more difficult. DNSSEC will make it possible to build email systems that confirm that email really is from the sender it purports to be from. Perhaps this will be another tool that developers will leverage in the mitigation of spam and email phishing attacks.
- VoIP Thinking outside the box here and in terms of ENUM, imagine if every VoIP user had a domain name. Using the DNS, one could lookup the phone number(s) of that user. With those phone number(s) one could lookup the IP address of the VoIP phone for that number. With DNSSEC each of these lookups would be guaranteed to be correct, and thus you would know you are contacting the person that you looked up. Of course there's more work to be done on the details of such a system, but you get the idea.
What are all the real world applications that can benefit?
Ideas that come to mind are: healthcare records online; trusted online financial transactions; more efficient ways to communicate and conduct commerce, government and social interactions. What new applications can be built with this new landscape? Are there cost savings on the horizon which would curtail our current mind-boggling spend on online security? What else?
Considering the enormous amounts of private and critical data that is kept online, you want to be 100% certain of who is at the "other end of the line" – or in between for that matter. Today you cannot be certain, but with DNSSEC, you can gain a better level of trust. Let's now focus on the opportunities and the new wave of secure applications that can be built on an authenticated internet and a stronger more reliable DNS.

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The 2005 Tablas Creek Vineyard Vin de Paille is Tablas Creek's third bottling of this traditional Mediterranean technique for producing dessert wines. Ripe grape bunches are carefully laid down on straw-covered benches in our greenhouses, and allowed to dehydrate in the sun. When the grapes reach the desired concentration, we press them and move the juice to oak barrels for fermentation. The juice ferments until it reaches an alcohol level where the sweetness of the juice is balanced by the acids and mineral characteristics of the wine itself.
The 2005 Vin de Paille is a blend of four white Rhone grapes: Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Marsanne. The grapes for our Vin de Paille were grown on our 120-acre certified organic estate vineyard.
The 2005 vintage was one of nature's lucky breaks, with excellent quality and higher-than-normal yields. The wet winter of '04–'05 gave the grapevines ample groundwater, and a warm period in March got the vines off to an early May flowering. The summer was uniformly sunny but relatively cool, and harvest began (relatively late for us) in the 3rd week of September. The grapes spent nearly a month longer than normal on the vine, and the resulting wines were intensely mineral, with good structure and powerful aromatics. The Viognier was harvested between September 22nd and October 8th, the Marsanne on October 10th and 11th, the Grenache Blanc between September 26th and October 26th, and the Roussanne (unusually, our last varietal harvested) between September 26th and November 7th.
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Anybody driven Cottonwood Canyon Rd in Southern Utah?
Mike, Cottonwood Canyon Road is one I use frequently, as in good weather it provides a useful and scenic shortcut between U.S. Hwy 89 and Utah 12. There are some great hikes along the way, and of course the country is beautiful. Be warned however, as the road is one of those backways that becomes a trap for the unwary when it rains - See the link for the "Impassable when wet" below. Listed below are entries are from my previous blog posts and RV.Net trip reports about this wonderful 47 mile dirt road. Cottonwood Canyon - the Heart of Grand Staircase - Escalante A Tale of Three Roads - Part 1 Impassable when wet
06/17/13 09:36am
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Swan Song
The constant in life is change, and as time passes our wants/needs go through an evolution that reflects where we've been and where we're going.... Having said that, I do wonder if you really should give up on the TC lifestyle just yet. It's clear from your pictures and narrative that you enjoy the freedom you'll only find in an RV (TC primarily, but not exclusively) based mode of travel. Everybody's different, and you know best what works for you. If it's time, then it's time. One thing for sure though - don't stop going places and don't forget to include us! Thanks for sharing your latest adventure, and for being part of the TC forum.
06/12/13 03:39pm
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Trip report: Expo 2013, 3 states and the stealth TC
Steve, I've been waiting for the wrap up on your U.S. adventure so I could comment on the entirety of it. First of all, I am very envious that you had such a great trip. Despite the limitations of time and vehicle, you made a very impressive run at a lot of things to see and do. I hope you'll come back again next year with a bigger list and more time! I am very sorry I was unable to make the Expo this year, especially since so many others from far away managed to do so, and I live less than 35 miles away! I very much had planned on it, but last minute family obligations frustrated my intentions. I do know I will be there at next year's event, come he** or high water. Hopefully you and Sally will make the return trip as well. I've enjoyed living the Expo vicariously through your report and others, and having attended last year's event I can see it in my mind. I only wish I had been there to see it in person. Anyway, thanks for telling the story through your eyes - it was a very enjoyable read. Eric
06/08/13 04:39pm
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Notice of Trip Reports ownership transition, June 8th 2013
Silver, The TC forum has been incredible fortunate to have you around for many reasons, but your legacy has been and will always be creating a singular and most impressive chronicle of trip reports that distinguishes our little community from all the rest of the RV world. Thanks for the hard work, and best wishes for whatever challenges you undertake in the future. Steve, You've got some big shoes to fill, but based on your previous work I'm sure you'll do a bang-up job. Good luck to you as well! Eric
06/08/13 09:00am
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Trip Report: The Burr Trail, Utah Scenic Backway
Here's a link to my blog post on a visit to Upper Muley Twist. I think it is one of the best hikes in the Capitol Reef portfolio. Upper Muley Twist
06/07/13 05:40pm
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Personalized license plate?
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JTjA_hvcpk4/Ua42ti5H8fI/AAAAAAAAO_w/IuQPdVsXZsc/s640/IMG_0365.JPG Ambulate; to move from place to place. It's what I do best!
06/04/13 12:53pm
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a 'Little' trip report
Jeez Cal, you let a little snow turn you back? I like the idea though, trying to follow a river from the source. Better luck next time. Thanks for the pics, and yeah, like Sleepy said how 'bout some narrative for your fine photos?
06/02/13 09:37am
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Sad news from Janet Curley...
What a shock to read your news...... I am very saddened to hear of Dons passing, and I offer my sincerest condolences as you come to terms with the incredible loss you must feel. Although I never met Don personally, we exchanged multiple private messages, and it was obvious we share a deep and abiding love for the incredible beauty of the region we call home. I have enjoyed each and every narrative that you and Don have blessed with us here on RV.net, and I hope the memories you keep of the good times will help you through this very challenging time. May you be at peace knowing that many of us here will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Eric
02/24/13 11:22am
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Truck camper meet-up at Overland Expo, Flagstaff, May
Steve, I won't be camping at the Expo (kind of silly since the darned thing is literally in my backyard) but I'm up for a show-up or a meet-down, or whatever. Last years event was definitely a worthwhile experience, with lots of interesting sights and sounds. All participants, please be aware that the venue is located at about 7000 feet above sea level, and that spring weather here in Northern Arizona is notoriously fickle. Could be gorgeous, and it could be winter, or maybe even a little of both. And in the unlikely event the great Whazoo is indisposed due to relocation or other factors, I would be happy to offer my services as guide/trip leader to one of the MANY outstanding destinations found in the area.
02/01/13 03:24pm
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The story of Bear...and his eulogy
Dave and family, Thank you for your moving and heartfelt tribute to Bear and the life you had together. I am truly fortunate to be a member of the human tribe that shares their lives with dogs. My family has always had one or more canine companions, and my earliest memories are of warm dog breath and oversized teeth. Throughout the years I have continued that hallowed practice, repeating the cycle of rearing puppies into adult dogs that accompany me wherever and whenever possible. When the inevitable end comes, as it must in the unfair balance of human and dog life, it is all the more heartbreaking and sad because the dog has given everything it has over the years, while our commitment is made thinking our time together will last forever. Only in the end do we realize how much more we have received than given, and it hurts when we have to say goodbye to the most selfless and devoted friends we'll ever know. My sincerest condolences to your family on the loss of a true and faithful companion. As you know, time will eventually erode the deepest pain and you will be able to reflect on the best memories without the sudden stab of grief. Wait a while as you pay homage to the memory of a great dog, then do the best thing a man can do - go save another dog on the Rez. Eric and Wyatt the Wonderdog (a rescue from a year ago today) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ql9N774KA1E/UQw5PRdZ2cI/AAAAAAAAO6g/aDPz6wAeLx0/s640/IMG_0218-001.jpg
02/01/13 02:56pm
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The Last Whazoo-Thanksgiving continued
Dave, Having posted a trip report or two myself and finding it harder and harder to keep "one upping" myself in production value, I can fully understand and sympathize with your withdrawal from the arena. You have left a distinctive stamp on the TR genre, one that is unlikely to ever be equaled and certainly not ever surpassed. You can retire with dignity and honor good sir. May the sun always shine in your face and the wind be at your back. Happy Trails to you and Mrs. Whazoo!
12/27/12 11:11am
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Compressor Recommendation
Wanting to be able to hit the TX/NC beaches and some sandy off road trails out west in 2013 which will require airing down the tires. So for my Christmas present to myself, want to get a small but good air compressor this year. Any recommendations? For the exact same reason I just bought a VIAIR 450P compressor from Amazon. At $300.00 it's not cheap, but it has 100% duty cycle and I believe it is the best portable compressor out there. VIAIR 450P portable compressor
12/12/12 08:35am
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Desert Storms
Ron, Thanks for the great essay on storms, including some gorgeous pictures. Those visiting the desert Southwest would do well to heed the threat of rain and possible flash flooding, especially since it doesn't have to be raining on you to present a danger. I love rain and a good electrical storm, but I have learned to dread it when I'm miles down a remote dirt road in this region - clay is NOT your friend! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TEtYk5lIBKE/Tb4MT7O1tcI/AAAAAAAAGs0/kd2tT0cc90g/s640/IMG_2435.jpg
11/05/12 12:59pm
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truck or treat
It would be scarier if it weren't just another clown behind the wheel of a GMC...... Boo!
10/31/12 08:04pm
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Whazoo's trip of a wifetime, a PDL doc (prettty darn long)
Dave, Wonderful to see the Dark Canyon Plateau and Beef Basin area again.... it's been too long since I visited. The truth is there are simply too many amazing places to see and not nearly enough time. Your TRs (and this one in particular) are truly a labor of love. I can see you hunched over your computer, cackling away like the madman you are as you compose a witty and thoroughly entertaining narrative - As someone here observed, you probably enjoy creating these prosaic works almost as much as you enjoy being out there. Thanks for the hard work and obvious enthusiasm.
10/25/12 08:20pm
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TR - Fall in the Eastern Sierra
Now that I'm stuck at home for the next 5 months I am grateful for the chance to live vicariously through others trip reports - that is beautiful country I'd like to explore someday. Thanks for taking the time to post. I've had similar experiences with thoughtless intruders who decide the best possible place to camp in the middle of nowhere is right next to you - that's where a big slobbery dog and a boombox comes in handy.....
10/22/12 01:57pm
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Slot Canyons in Monument Valley???
The nearest slot canyon to Monument Valley (which is on the Navajo Indian Reservation) is Antelope Canyon, near Page Arizona. Entry requires a Navajo guide, which is easy enough to secure. There are also MANY slot canyons in the Four Corners region - read Michael Kelsey's Non-Technical Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau for more info and locations.
10/21/12 12:44pm
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How many TCers here?
#83 - but I'm taking the TC off the truck for winter next week, so I'll be MIA for the next 5 months....:(
10/20/12 08:33pm
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Sahara - A trip report
Steve, I've finally gotten around to reading your epic and ambitious endeavor, and I can tell you there are not many here who would have the "spirit" (I want to use another term here, but will keep it clean) to do what you and Sally did. One thing I am curious about - if you don't mind, what was the actual cost to cross the Straits? And why the trip from the Bay of Biscay instead of driving into France and catching a ferry across the Channel? Time? Your preparations and hard work really paid off, and I'm sure you were a lot more relaxed traveling in an environment that is so different from what most of us are accustomed to. Bravo for you, and thanks for sharing the adventure!
10/20/12 08:04pm
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The North Maine Woods & the Trains ( many pics)
What beautiful country with some fascinating history - it's mind-boggling to contemplate the energy and effort to build a rail line in the wilderness which only lasted 6 years, and after all that a locomotive would be considered obsolete and not worth salvaging. I wonder if they made a profit? Everything about your TR was just great, especially getting to spend some time with your now wedded daughter - congrats to her and you - may the union be long and happy. Thanks for sharing.
10/20/12 07:48pm
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Selena Gomez tweeted: "Not a bad day at the office :)"
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Zendaya spent her day on a Rose Parade float, she tweeted "this float was AMAZING!!!! #carsland #roseparade":
Leave it to Cody Simpson to soak up the Aussie sun on New Year's Eve. He tweeted "hahaha, road trips for a new years surf down south. salt of the earth":
Carly Rae Jepsen performed in Times Square on New Year's Eve! She tweeted "Lookie here it's MC Hammer time!! Best New Year ever!":
Jonas Bros, Joe and Nick spent the holiday together. Joe tweeted "HAPPY NEW YEARS KIDS!":
Let's dish:
-Which one of these Twitpics is your favorite? Make sure to comment below and let us know!
Photos courtesy of Twitter
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Rumors have been swirling that Selena Gomez broke up with Justin Bieber again--only this time for good. Sel was reportedly heartbroken after she found out that JB was hanging out with her ex Nick Jonas last week and decided to end things with him once and for all.
A source close to the couple says, "At this point, Selena isn't going to any of Justin's concerts ever again. She doesn't want to speak to him anymore and told him it's over. Hanging out with Nick proved that he wants to just be a jerk about this, and Selena's sick of being heartbroken. They are finished, and I think it's for good this time. Justin and Nick Jonas hung out all night. Selena was crying about it. He wouldn't even return her calls when she found out and called him up." Aww, this makes us so sad.
So let's dish:
-What do you think of all the Jelena breakup rumors? Are you still rooting for them?
Isn't this pic of Nick Jonas adorable? The youngest JoBro was joined by his older sibs Kevin and Joe at a children's hospital in LA. The trio spread some Holiday cheer and surprised the kids with a performance and some gifts! Aww, how sweet.
Let's dish:
-Who's your fave Jonas Brother? Are you excited for Christmas?
Picture courtesy of Twitter
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We totes love Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez -- and it's so awesome that they're BFFLs! The pop princesses became friends in 2008 and have been close ever since. The first time they bonded was over their heartbreaks (when Tay dated Joe Jonas and Selena dated Nick Jonas!).
But that's not the only thing they have in common. Taylor said in a recent interview with CityTV in Canada, "We love food. Me and Selena, we just are constantly thinking of what to eat next."
So when they're gossiping and munching on some yummy snacks, what do they talk about?! Taylor spills to E News, "When Selena and I get together we're not like 'So what scripts have you read lately?' or like 'Have you gotten any really good music video ideas lately?..It's just about our lives as human beings...about love and stuff."
We def wish we could be a fly on the wall for those convos!
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-What do you think about Sel and Tay's friendship?
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We had an amazing time at the Jonas Brothers concert at Radio City last night! Since these brothers hadn't performed together in more than two years, all 5,000 fans who came out were ready for the concert experience event of the year -- and that's what it was! Nick, Joe, and Kevin had everyone up on their feet and singing along to all of our favorite JB songs!
The guys opened the concert with "When You Look Me in the Eyes", which has always made our hearts melt! They made quite an entrance! They started out as huge shadows and then the curtain fell!
Next, the boys danced along to "Goodnight and Goodbye", which has always been one of our faves from The Jonas Brothers album! They did new versions of "Pushin Me Away" and "Hold On", which were awesome! Nick and Joe also performed a couple songs from their solo projects! Here's Joe, looking totes adorbs!
It was great seeing that the boys were up to all of their usual silliness! Joe had his microphone stand flying all over the place and Nick sang, played the drums, and played the piano!
We're loving their new songs too -- "Let's Go" is super upbeat and catchy, "First Time" is about appreciating moments in your life, and Nick spilled that when he wrote "Wedding Bells", he knew it might be uncomfortable to perform because it was super-personal!
Anyway, they had cool backgrounds and lights for each of their songs -- this lantern background lit up the stage while Nick performed "A Little Bit Longer."
Check out their background for their encore song -- "SOS"!
This concert was AMAZING and we didn't want it to end! We can't wait for the Jonas Brothers to release another album and go back on tour! Goodbye for now, guys! See you soon!
Photos courtesy of Christie Johnston
Let's dish:
-Which JoBros song is your fave? Are you excited to hear more of their new songs?
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Hey M Girls,
We know Victoria Justice and Nick Jonas have been buds for a while but it seems like things are moving to the next level. Vic has been spotting hanging out a lot with Nick lately -- they were even spotted catching up at the Met Ball in NYC back in May. But turns out, they've been hanging out more than fans think -- Vic spilled in a new interview that she saw Nick really recently!
You see, Ryan Seacrest asked her if Nick would be joining her backstage on her Victorious tour. And she answered: "I just saw him other night, actually. I would love for him to come to one of the shows. I keep telling him he has to come," Hmm, so Vic didn't confirm if they're a real couple yet, but there's def a bond there.
Let's dish:
-Do you think that Victoria and Nick would make a good couple? Do you think he'll show up at one of the shows?
Photos: Nickelodeon and Hollywood Records
Hey M Girls,
There's no greater feeling than reuniting with a good friend, and that's exactly what happened to Demi Lovato at a recent concert in LA! Yep, Dem surprised fans by bringing out a very special guest -- her close bud and ex-Camp Rock co-star, Nick Jonas! After the show, Nick tweeted: "What a special night being able to sing with my friend @ddlovato once again." Aww -- they're so close!
Check out the emotional reunion here:
Let's dish:
-What did you think of Nick and Demi's duet? Do you want to see them perform together again?
Photo courtesy of Demi Lovato's Twitter
Hey M Girls!
We hope you ladies had a fun and relaxing 4th of July holiday! In honor of the special day, Joe Jonas took the stage in Philadelphia for a Fourth of July concert -- and as a special treat he called Nick on stage to sing some classic JoBros tunes. (Unfortch, Kevin was busy co-hosting Live! With Kelly in NYC and couldn't make it.)
Both Joe and Nick tweeted this pic of them taking in the fireworks together. So adorbs!
After the performance, Nick tweeted: "I got up on stage with Joe tonight to sing a few Jonas Brothers songs. #onlyappropriateinthecityofbrotherlylove" How cute, Nick!
Watch Joe and Nick perform "Burnin' Up" here:
"When You Look Me In The Eyes" & "Hello Beautiful":
Aww, they sound as great as ever! We can't wait for brand new Jonas Brothers music!
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Car seat checks at hospital postponed until spring
As of Dec. 1, 2012, Safe Kids is temporarily postponing the car seat check events held on the first Wednesday of each month at Aspirus Wausau Hospital until April 2013. This temporary change is to accomodate a construction project that will be taking place at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The events held on the third Wednesday of each month at Yach's Body and Custom in Wausau will continue as planned.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the proud leader of the Safe Kids Wausau Area Coalition, which seeks to improve childhood safety through many initiatives such as; car seat, bicycle, home, pedestrian, water and fire safety.
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- Bicycle safety programs in local schools.
- Delivering Fire Prevention – Teaching families about the importance of working smoke alarms.
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Results from previous safety seat checks have shown that 4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly. Be sure yours is not one of them.
Monthly Inspections
- 1st Wednesday of each month at Aspirus Women's Health Birthing Center from 4-6 pm (these have been postponed until April 2013)
- 3rd Wednesday of each month at Yach's Body & Custom from 11 am-1 pm and 4-6 pm
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funnytoad wrote:... the dispersion of the 'the Wall' known as the Prism, seems overly organic in this optic.
Actually, this makes me think of the Huygens–Fresnel principle, which, in extreme layman's terms, says that light doesn't really travel in a straight line -- it travels anywhere it can go. Most of the time, most of its non-straight paths get canceled out (due to self-interference? it's all a bit vague decades after undergrad-college). But disturbances like edges, prisms, or other obstacles can cause diffraction that allows some light to "bend" around corners and other counterintuitive things. (Apologies to the folks out there who actually finished their physics degrees, and might be able to explain it more accurately.) My thought was that this must be one trippy obstacle course to allow these photons' paths to look so organic. Definitely Pink Floyd on psilocybin (if that's not redundant).
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3/3. Jeez. I guess I'm glad I'm $30 heavier. Boycotting woot has it's ups and downs I guess.
I'm in a vocal jazz ensemble called Spectrum. I'm trying to decide whether to buy this shirt without letting the name determine it for me. I'm having difficulty.
this shirt and yesterday's are so worth it. so simple and so creative.
Huh. While I do like SOME ramyb designs (I'm not ashamed to say I love my "I'm Not Contagious" shirt), I can't believe how many are printing at the moment. People voted and I've got no quarrel with the results. With all of the ramyb hating going on I would be STUNNED if this hasn't already been at least snarkily suggested in the past, but what about a ramyb boutique until his sales wane? ramyb.shirt.woot.com (or however that subdomain business works)? I know it flies in the face of everything woot, but... Did I just hear heads exploding across the country? lol! It seems its headed in that direction anyway. His fans are loyal and vote up and buy pretty much everything he sells (not a dig). Clearly, occasional and new buyers dig his stuff as well. Ramyb wins, Woot wins and, more importantly, other artists and customers (read: me) who desire a little more variety of designs printing. Everyone is happy, happy, happy! But then again, what do I know about happiness? I've just stumbled to my pc after having my head over my toilet for the past couple hours thanks to a newly discovered/confirmed food allergy... Delirium has taken hold...
The first cassette tape I ever owned was "Dark Side of the Moon", which means yes, I am a child of the 70s, and it also means I both love and hate this design.
Darn, tough luck Diana and Naolito. So close to printing and I'd have bought either of your shirts. :-/ Gotta hand it to 2nd and 3rd place this week though, both late entries. It's going to be a triple sell-out too.
2 ramy shirts in 1 weekend... Think I may pack it in and take my money to other sites. This is just getting pathetic at this point. I've already rid myself of the ramy shirts I bought when I was ignorant to everything that goes down.
I wish the design was centered. I like it otherwise. I do already have the fractal tree shirt and I love it. Not sure I need two very colorful tree shirts.
jnelson62 wrote:It's the Dark Side of the Woot
Well, wouldn't this one be Dark Side of the Root?
smklung wrote:I understand that he may not have intentionally copied the design, but if I were Ramby I wouldn't have submitted the design after noticing how severely similar it was to Fractal Tree. That's just me though.
The prism sets this design apart. You can only put bunny ears on certain things & rainbow trees aren't one of them.I bet he didn't think of using a bunny eared unicorn to cause the rainbow effect.Maybe next time.
Roy G. Biv approves of this as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf33ueRXMzQ
All that is now. All that is gone. All that's to come and everything under the sun is in tune but the sun is eclipsed by the moon.
I love the shirt, but can we seriously have a Derby winning category specifically for ramyb? Like.. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and ramyb? Then, at least other people would actually get a little bit more of a chance.
Ramyb wins twice in one derby? Really? Especially with this one being pretty darn close to another design, so much so "proof" had to be posted it wasn't the same. Sounds like someone just wanted an extra entry in the derby and couldn't think of anything. Not like he has ever had shirts get rejected before because of the design being so similar to an already existing one. Oh wait.... I'm also ignoring how it's exactly like the Dark Side of the Moon album cover, which is a whole another argument. C'mon woot, you can do better than this.
Very derivative design. I think ramyb has compromising photos of woot brass.
jacroe wrote:Also, I never would've guessed this was a ramyb design. It seems like every week, you surprise me man. Keep it up. Also, two winning designs in a single derby?! What?!
Ehhh . . . you must be new here.
It's a gorgeous design, which is probably why it won, but seriously, two wins by the same artist? Even not counting the fact that it's ramyb, that seems a bit unfair to the other artists that submitted.
JamesDiley wrote:*Ahem.* "What is this ****** tree!?" Get it??? Thank you.
Yeah I got it, as a g.a.y person who left college because of people like this, I am not amused. It's not hilarious, it's rude and immature.
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meh. it's funny-sad because it's true.
Beautiful! Keep up the good work!
Can anyone clarify the Crick reference? All I can think of is x-ray crystallography, but Crick didn't do that work. Rosalind Franklin did. That poor woman is still getting robbed of credit.
brainville wrote:Well, wouldn't this one be Dark Side of the Root?
Hey man, The Roots are cool.
theonlyshelagh wrote:Can anyone clarify the Crick reference? All I can think of is x-ray crystallography, but Crick didn't do that work. Rosalind Franklin did. That poor woman is still getting robbed of credit.
I believe the Crick reference is referring to the unconfirmed rumor that Crick was under the influence of LSD when he realized the double helical structure of DNA.
sebitron wrote: Yeah I got it, as a g.a.y person who left college because of people like this, I am not amused. It's not hilarious, it's rude and immature.
As a woman who gets hit on in small-town bars by guys like that all the time, rest assured that I can tell you that their bitterness towards you merely stems from the fact that they never get laid.
hmm... a rainbow tree. I wish this came in brown. Oh wait, it does, and I'm wearing it right now. AND it's by the same artist. Can we please just rename the site Ramyb.woot and get it over with, srsly?
While I like a lot of ramyb shirts, I can't believe that woot! hasn't established some kind of cap on wins.
Awesome! Just in time for G A Y PRIDE! (darn sensor function!)
It's sad that so much talent is spilled into the derby and this is what comes out...
ww, man, I was really hoping for the CATerpillar! 4th place, sooo close… yet so far! Here's hoping for an HM for it!
BootsBoots wrote:As a woman who gets hit on in small-town bars by guys like that all the time, rest assured that I can tell you that their bitterness towards you merely stems from the fact that they never get laid.
Boots wins Most Hilarious Wooter trophy :D :D HAHAHAHAH!
Spiritgreen wrote:Darn, tough luck Diana and Naolito. So close to printing and I'd have bought either of your shirts. :-/ Gotta hand it to 2nd and 3rd place this week though, both late entries. It's going to be a triple sell-out too.
Meerrrr...I was so wanting that ratty design ;_;. Sorry Naolito! I did my best to spread it to the four corners of Rattydom for you! I hope it receives an HM :D :D :D
Whaaaaat!? Why didn't I have this when I went to the Pink Floyd light show two weeks ago? Jatravartid rotten timing! =[
aliceinwootland wrote:While I like a lot of ramyb shirts, I can't believe that woot! hasn't established some kind of cap on wins.
My thoughts exactly. I own a few ramyb shirts and bought this one because it's rainbow and a good design, but the fact that it's *always* ramyb winning is kind of ridiculous.
BootsBoots gains 100000 awesome points for this.
This is sad only did a couple of derbys and now i must find a new site (- -).
As a physicist, my first reaction was "Aah, it doesn't work like that!" Then I read the Don't wear this shirt section and realized that this probably wasn't one for me...
I didn't see a tree, I see dendrites, which are cooler than trees Bravo
yeawuteva wrote:take back the rainbow so that even straight people can enjoy it again
What? No! Straight people reclaiming rainbows? Next thing you know straight people will be wanting their very own hoopy marriages too!
JakobAndPatrick wrote:What? No! Straight people reclaiming rainbows? Next thing you know straight people will be wanting their very own hoopy marriages too!
why did woot change the word g a y to "hoopie"?
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Medical Progress
The pressure and challenge of war led to the development of new medical techniques.
Blood Transfusion
One of the most important new developments was the process of blood transfusion. The quick replacement of lost blood helped prevent the wounded from going into shock and dying. Still in its early stages of development, and without refrigeration in the front lines, transfusion required the transfer of blood from donors to the wounded using tubing or a syringe. Though not always successful, it marked an important evolution in combat surgery.
Other Developments
New methods of treating broken bones, the extraction of metal from sensitive body parts using magnets, the cleaning of wounds to avoid infection, and dealing with the horrific aftermath of poison gas all led to improvements in combat medicine. Almost 90 per cent of wounded soldiers who received medical treatment survived. Doctors eventually brought home these surgical improvements and used their new-found knowledge to treat civilian patients in countless Canadian communities.
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