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Our Inner Strength New Year’s celebrations everywhere were more uninhibited this year, whether rung in with the 831 Magazine staff or elsewhere. Dresses were a little sexier, drinks were a tad stiffer, and dancing was a bit wilder. A simple look at history reveals the root of such behavior: unruly festivities accompany hard times. Speakeasies and corruption flourished after the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression. 2009 was the declivity for a new generation. By waking the roosters on January 1, 2010, we came together and said, “Thank goodness 2009 is over!”

One person who represents such fortitude is Santa Cruz’s mixed martial arts fighter Luke Rockhold. His impeccable fitness is a given. But on page 54, Rockhold gives us a glimpse at the psychological element involved when engaging his opponents, as well as the sheer discipline required to prepare for his fights.

While it may seem an unlikely parallel, Rockhold’s dedication is not unlike that of Carmel’s Jamie Lee Darley (page 40), who never lost sight of her dream of becoming a runway model. Proving wrong those who didn’t believe in her, Darley has now ascended to the highest ranks of Victoria’s Secret.

Neither could we ignore the strength of Mason Foster, Seaside’s Husky linebacker and soon-to-be professional football player. On page 62, Foster tells us he attributes his success to the unwavering support of his family.

While these tenacious individuals serve as a source of inspiration, 831 also recognizes humor as a spirit-lifting tool. We recommend checking out War, Barbeques, and Stupid Fish: History of the Central Coast on page 80. Or, perhaps a little magic is in order: please see page 52 for our story about Reiki and its healing powers. We’re confident on every page you’ll find something that makes you smile and feel optimistic about 2010.

Support for one another is crucial to remaining strong. 831 Magazine is grateful for the continued sponsorship from our advertisers. In return, we do our best to help their businesses and we encourage our readers to do the same.

Finally, we acknowledge the contributors that bring life to 831. We are a staff of passionate writers, photographers, and editors all thriving on the peninsula. Rain or shine, photographer Reg Regalado will be at any happening event getting the best shot, because only the best is good enough. Taking the perfect picture would be impossible without Alli Wood to coordinate the models, photo shoots, and perhaps most importantly, fashion. Persistence is our writers’ common thread; they get the story no matter what. And Lindsey and Blaise Douros prove that saints exist in the form of editors. While hard work is our foundation, everyone at 831 knows: if you’re not having fun, you’re missing the point.

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831 Magazine is celebrating our community’s resilience by collecting stories about people who never gave up on their goals, despite forbidding odds and harsh obstacles. We also discuss creative ways to overcome adversity; physical stamina plays a role, but our focus is on inner strength.

This type of indomitable will, as Mahatma Gandhi phrased it, enables us to survive any hardship.

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831.CONTRIBUTORS School in Monterey, California.

BLAISE DOUROS He is a local writer, filmmaker, and composer of classical music. Blaise has lived all over California, venturing briefly to Minnesota to study at St. Olaf College, where he majored in Music Composition. Soon after, he moved to Monterey to work for a studio making documentaries for National Geographic and PBS. He loves history, literature, and humor, especially when combined. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, slacklining, reading, cooking, wine, video games, or doing any of the above with his lovely wife.

David Henderson is the editor of The Fortune Encyclopedia of Economics. The Wall Street Journal commented, “His brainchild is a tribute to the power of the short, declarative sentence.” Henderson also writes frequently for the Wall Street Journal and Fortune, and was a monthly columnist with Red Herring.

GREG ARCHER He is a professional writer based in the 831. He writes about film, television, art, theater, health, and cultural and eco patriots near and far. Notable interviews with notable humans include Holly Hunter, John Travolta, Debra Messing, Will Ferrell, Bruce Willis, Kevin Bacon, Ellen DeGeneres, Sandra Bernhard, Cyndi Lauper, David Duchovny, Joan Rivers, Spike Lee and many others.

Christina Goforth A resident of Monterey, Christina Goforth loves grand adventures, twisted humor, and creatures of all kinds. She lived in Alaska for seven years, where, among other things, she got to hand feed a grizzly bear. Early in life, she discovered that she lacks the genes necessary for comprehending mathematical and scientific concepts, which significantly narrowed her career options.

Happily, years of reading trashy novels rife with scandal (and an English degree) have enabled her to make a living as a freelance writer.

David R. Henderson David R. Henderson is a research fellow with the Hoover Institution. He is also an associate professor of economics at the Naval Postgraduate

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LINDSEY DOUROS An English major from Azusa Pacific University, she often draws inspiration from her meandering explorations of the Monterey peninsula. Perhaps Lindsey’s greatest muse is provided by the quick wit and ready contributions of her husband. She has discovered that life as a young newlywed in a coastal tourist town provides a plethora of writing material.

Jacqueline is a fashionable chick with a B.A. in Communications from CSUMB; she wrote and edited for other local publications and production companies before investing her experience in 831. She is passionate about writing, creating change, and stirring things up.

Since 831 Magazine’s inception in 2007, Tomb has been writing a column on International Peace and Security.

RONNY HARALDSVIK Ronny Haraldsvik holds a BA from the University of San Francisco and has over 20 years of global strategic marketing and industry experience across a range of technology segments. He is currently Vice President of Marketing with a startup company, SpiderCloud Wireless. Haraldsvik has held Vice President positions at Qualcomm Incorporated, Flarion Technologies, and Nortel Networks’ Shasta IP Services unit. He was director or marketing at Bay Networks.

831 Magazine’s “Techstyle” writer lives in Pacific Grove with his family.

LISA WATSON A fifth-generation NorCal, she belongs to one of three sets of twins in a large and dynamic family—at times, the source of her writing. UC Davis grad who has enjoyed a diverse career in business, education and writing. Also an adjunct instructor of writing and journalism for CSUMB.

Jacqueline Young Jacqueline Young loves a good story. She loves to hear one as much as tell one, to read as much as write. She believes that a good story illustrates who the subject is and conveys why the reader should care.

And that’s why the Senior Editor for 831 Magazine loves her job; she is the Monterey Peninsula’s bridge between what happens and why it matters.

Originally from Nevada City, California, Nick Tomb moved to Monterey in 2001, to study International Relations at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Tomb is a co-founder and the Vice President of Global Majority, and teaches American Government at the Monterey Peninsula College and Civil-Military Relations at the Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies, Naval Postgraduate School. He has a BA in Political Science from Humboldt State University, where he received the distinguished “Man of the Year” award in 1999.

NATHAN WINN Resident of 831 and a Major in the Army, Nate is currently assigned to Germany and taking every opportunity to travel and snowboard throughout Europe’s finest destinations. He is currently assigned in Afghanistan.

Nicholas Tomb

nico mavris Nico loves sushi. He does not love food cooked by a person in a bad mood.

When he is not running 52 miles through Big Sur at night, because he feels like it, he likes to take meaningful pictures with a greater purpose. Besides being a contributor photographer and a writer for 831 he is an artist who surfs waves, rides motorcycles, plays music and travels the world. His Law degree comes handy as well.

Oh, and he is also the owner of “Nico Restaurante Europeo” in Carmel.

samuel Pereira He is currently a sophomore at CSU at Monterey Bay and is majoring in Human Communications with an emphasis in Journalism. Originally from San Pedro, CA, he currently lives in Monterey Bay and writes about sports for 831 Magazine. His hobbies include playing, watching, and writing about sports, and he wants to continue his career in sports journalism.

Noël Gray As a fifth generation California native, Gray has sea salt in her veins. She is a lover of laughter, art, poetry, and children. Gray holds a degree in education and has written poetry since the age of 12. She currently resides in Monterey with her two amazing children and writes for 831 Magazine.

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What’s Your Purse-onality?

Purse And Personality Women, Bags & Identity

By Christina Goforth If the car a man drives can be viewed as an extension of his personality, then surely the handbag a woman carries is its feminine analogue. Originally a masculine appurtenance, over time women adopted its use as their status, independence—and subsequent need for a bag—increased.

During the past several centuries, the bag has become progressively identified with women, even serving as a symbolic substitute for the female body and its parts.

In certain elderly circles, a lady might alert a friend that her knees have drifted apart by whispering, “Your purse is open.” And the pejorative old bag has been used to describe an unattractive, aging woman for more than a hundred years.

In the world of psychology, Sigmund Freud proposed that, as a dream symbol, the purse represented woman and the act of placing objects inside it.

Colloquial associations and broad psychoanalytical generalizations aside, there is no denying that the modern-day bag is an artifact that provides insight into a woman’s life— her responsibilities, proclivities, and self-perceptions.

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When selecting an everyday bag, she may give priority to its functionality, its tactile and visual appeal, or its popularity or status quotient. Her choice reveals clues about who she is.

What’s Your Purse-onality?

Structured and Compartmentalized. Sturdy-framed purses with multiple compartments suggest an organized, practical, and detail-oriented mind. The woman who chooses this style is responsible and dependable; takes a linear, rational approach to life; and likes to plan and be prepared. She is likely to be a goal-setter and to have a clear view of her future.

Slouchy and Cavernous. Hobostyle bags, totes, and other sack-like purses whose shapes collapse when empty are reminiscent of the bohemian lifestyle—unstructured and unfettered by convention. These bags typically are preferred by women who are spontaneous, rely on intuition more than logic, and inclined to focus on the big picture rather than the details. Creativity, varied interests, and a busy social calendar are also strong possibilities.

Small and Spartan. The classic clutch is an example of a design that traditionally has been characterized by economy of space. Often favored by minimalists, the woman who carries a small purse is precise, self-sufficient, and in control. Not given to feminine vanities, her morning toilette is likely to be quick and limited to the basics.

When shopping, her purchases will be deliberate rather than whimsical.

Large and Commodious.

There are a couple of reasons why women choose to carry over-sized bags. A large bag may serve as a necessary carryall for the woman who works long hours or who has many roles and responsibilities. It also can indicate a propensity for preparedness

or “packratting.” These qualities will be evidenced by a bounty of remedies, receipts, and forgotten flotsam dwelling in the bag’s capacious depths. Of course, the mega-purse trend of the last few years can also claim responsibility for many of the over-sized bags being hefted over women’s shoulders today. In this instance, the bag is just about being in vogue.

Colorful and Embellished. Colors convey emotion, symbolize ideals, and evoke cultural associations. The woman who carries a bag in a non-neutral color makes a greater statement of personal expression than one whose bag is black, gray, navy, tan, or white.

Bright colors, busy patterns, and elaborate decorative features usually signal extroversion, friendliness, and comfort with the spotlight. Pastels imply demure femininity, and earthy hues communicate stability and a lack of social pretension.

Neutral and Unadorned. Neutral shades and simple designs are associated with conformity, conservativeness, sophistication, and introversion. A woman may choose a neutral-toned bag, devoid of ornamentation or pattern, for any number of reasons: a desire to blend in; professional propriety; or merely because she is practically minded –whether by choice or in reaction to hardscrabble economic conditions. An understated bag can also indicate indifference to trends and fads.

These are just a few of the myriad purse considerations that lend themselves to analysis. The human personality is complex, and this is reflected in the vast variety of designs, some of which may defy simple interpretation by incorporating seemingly contradictory features.

For instance, a career woman who needs to project a buttoned-up image at the office but who takes a more contd. pg 73

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TOGO By Michel Ducaroy A Ligne Roset classic, Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the ultimate in comfort and style for over 30 years. The timeless collection features ergonomic design with multiple density foam construction and quilted covers, making each piece both visually attractive and physically inviting.

Available as a sofa, with or without arms, a loveseat, a corner seat, a chair and an ottoman.

Roche Bobois Collections 1. Oko Floor Lamp Designed by Christophe Delcourt Base made of enameled ceramic, with orange cotton lamp shade 2. Lady Floor Lamp Designed by CĂŠdric Ragot Steel painted floor lamp, with deviated light source and chocolate microfiber lamp shade 3. Babele Single-Flower Vase Hand shaped Murano free blown glass vase. Also available with satin finish 4. Bambou MAXI Vase Enameled ceramic vase

TORN By Christian Werner Torn is a relaxing armchair with a simple appearance that does not compromise on comfort.

The stitching emphasizes its outline and gives the recliner its distinct shape.

The swivel base comes in brilliant chrome and the resin shell is available in matte black or white.

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Hans Hopfer

, German designer and author of the legendary modular group Mah-Jong, an icon in the Roche Bobois contemporary collection, passed away at the age of 78. Trendsetter of modular seating with varying seat heights in the 70s and the "new way of seating", Hans Hopfer designed successfully for 40 years many original sofas for Roche Bobois. Whether it’s the ground-breaking low seating Mah Jong, the Entracte modular piece with endless composition possibilities or the recent launch of the Anagram sofa, Hans Hopfer repeatedly revolutionized lifestyles and creative spaces.

Mah Jong sofa Design: 2008 Kenzo Maison fabrics from Jungle collection, exclusively for Roche-Bobois. Hand sewn-rolled edge, quilted seat and back cushions in foam and fiber / L. 95 x H. 19 x D. 95 cm

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation® introduced me to a young lady with a life-threatening medical condition. Her wish? To be a supermodel. And she wanted me to be the photographer!

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By Christina Goforth

From coin purses and tobacco pouches to document and letter carriers, men have a long history of using bags for a variety of purposes. With the era of the hard-sided briefcase coming to a swift demise, a new breed of man bags is rapidly gaining in popularity. Today, many unassailable icons of virility—David Beckham, Brad Pitt, and Daniel Craig, to name a few—carry bags that your father would have scoffed at.

Let’s admit it guys; between hitting the weights, night scene, work, and life in general, most of us don’t really put much thought into our skin or hair care. Yet, taking care of aesthetics should be on our list somewhere, especially if you ever want to be on that pretty lady’s list.

Luckily for the men in need, we’ve discovered some products that should be added to your essentials for grooming success. And, they can all be purchased locally.

First stop, AJNE in Carmel.

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to talk about. Ask the friendly staff to mix a sample or two, and let your senses guide you.

Smelling good: check! It’s time to fix that dull hair and rough, unkissable skin.

Directing, constructing, and redesigning hair is in fact possible with the moldable Texture from REDKEN, or use the MOROCCANOIL to feed your hair an ultra-light formula that is absorbed by hair instantly. Trust us, your hair needs it. Afterwards hair will have a residueless shine. Forget about those products that leave hands gunky and sticky. If you’re busy and in a rush, as many men are, just use the SIMPLY ORGANIC Shine Spray which will create

the ultimate natural, weightless shine while at the same time conditioning and treating the hair.

Replenish your skin with the AMERICAN CREW Tea Tree body lotion. With its almond oil and shea butter, skin will be nourished, protected from harsh elements, and inviting to touch. Next thing you know, ladies everywhere will be gossiping about how soft your skin is.

Being smooth, groomed, and looking sharp is as simple as these few products. Hitting the town will be a whole new experience with a fresh look.

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Here are some quick tips: 1. Think function, not fashion. Avoid unnecessary hardware and obvious logos.

2. Limit yourself to one bag. Don’t purchase several and try to match them to your shoes.

3. Stick to a single, subdued color—preferably black, olive, navy, or dark brown.

4. If the bag has a long strap, wear it bandolier style (slung over one shoulder and across the torso) rather than letting it dangle off your shoulder.

5. Steer clear of small bags, especially if you are a large man. Anything smaller than laptop size may invite speculation.

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FOR MEN?

Current styles range from messenger and reporter bags to totes and satchels, and even the most man-pursefearing male is sure to find something that passes muster. The key to preserving masculine dignity is to choose a bag that says, “frat” not “fop.”

Photo by: Moss Media

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WILD HEARTS

Models - Dan, Julian, Savannah & Brooke Clothing - Robert Talbott / Audrey Talbott Shoes - Klub Nico / On The Beach Surf Shop Motorcycles - Mike’s Vintage Motorcycles, Hollister

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life-stuff Making Great Decisions in Business and Life

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(Available at Amazon.com and at the Borders’ in Sand City.)

The phrase “work smarter, not harder” has been repeatedly ridiculed in the Dilbert comic strip, not because it’s a bad idea, but because it’s thrown like a brick lifesaver to drowning employees. To tell someone to work smarter is like telling him or her to be happier, healthier, and richer. It’s not much help to merely repeat the objective; what you need is a plan for achieving the objective.

Here are eight principles for making great decisions, with a short illustration of each.

1. Think about what matters.

A photographer we know was told by the wedding couple at a fancy wedding at the Stanford University Faculty Club that the couple would have to leave before the cakecutting ceremony. The reason: the limo driver would charge $1 a minute for every minute they were late. The couple left. They forgot what matters.

The cost of staying an extra hour would have been only $60, which is trivial compared to the cost they had already paid for the wedding and compared to the benefit they would gain and be able to look back on.

2. Create better alternatives.

When my wife and I woke up with sore necks in a Phoenix hotel

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in 1995, we started looking around for another hotel and found that everything was way more expensive.

Then we realized that our problem wasn’t the hotel or even the bed: our problem was the pillows. So we went to Sears and bought 3 highquality pillows for our daughter and ourselves, saving a bundle of money.

We had a great stay.

3. Think on the margin.

Go back to point #1. The marginal cost to the couple of staying an extra hour at the wedding was only $60.

This would have been well worth it.

4. Ask what changed.

When I found out in 1988 that my 78-year-old father had tried to commit suicide and I wanted to talk him out of trying again, I needed to understand why his attitude to life had changed so drastically in a couple of weeks. I needed to ask what changed. It turned out that his legs were giving him trouble, he was an active man who couldn’t imagine life without powerful legs, and he had assumed that there was no surgery that would make his legs better. Once I figured out what had changed, I could help him explore the surgery alternative. We did, he got the surgery, and he lived 9 more relatively happy years.

5. Make distinctions.

You may support the arts but disapprove of the National Endowment for the Arts. In other words, you can financially and otherwise support the arts and appreciate others who do so, yet not want the arts to be influenced by the NEA and funded with tax dollars. Similarly, you can despise foreign dictators yet not support preemptively attacking them. Even forgiveness is a distinction. To forgive, you must make distinguish between the person and his action. You have probably heard the phrase, “Hate the sin; love the sinner.” This is a great example of a distinction. Distinctions allow you to separate your feelings of hurt from your decision to forgive.

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6. Know what you want before you choose.

Say you have a business and you want to make money. Telling your employees to make money is the brick life-saver I mentioned earlier; it’s no guidance at all. You know that half of making money is earning revenues (The other half is controlling costs). So you tell your employees to care about customers because more customers mean more revenues. It’s not a big step from this to the old line, “The customer is always right.”

But is the customer always right?

Not likely. And kidding yourself that he or she is will lead you into trouble.

A hairdresser we know refused to do what a customer wanted because she knew it would destroy the customer’s hair. So the customer went elsewhere, got another hairdresser to do what she wanted, regretted the result, and is now a regular customer of the expert hairdresser who refused to abandon her expertise. She knew that customers are often wrong. She knew that what she wanted was to establish a reputation for good judgment and honest dealing. She knew what she wanted before she chose.

7. Watch out for biases and we all have them.

Consider a mid-30’s Iranian man by the name of Mohammed Karimi.

Is Mohammed Karimi a violent terrorist or at least a potential terrorist?

Based on the information you now have, how favorably do you feel about Karimi? Here is the rest of the story.

A few years ago, Iran suffered a devastating earthquake, leveling three quarters of the city of Bam and killing 35,000 people. Karimi lost both his wife and his daughter in the quake. He described what happened. “’Last night before she went to sleep, she made me a drawing and kissed me four times,’ he said of his daughter Nazenine, whose body he held in his arms. ‘When I asked, ‘Why contd. page 73

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Oscar who? In the first lavish awards ceremony of its kind in Santa Cruz County—dubbed the NEXTies—Santa Cruz Next heralded 831-ers Danny Keith, Marina Sousa, Reyna Ruiz and Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz for their creative contributions to the community and beyond.

The festive soiree, held on the second floor of the former Wrigley building on the Westside of Santa Cruz in late January, was a sold-out affair. But beyond the 250 people in attendance—a wild array of delicious eye candy—there was an endless flow of libations (Surf City Vintners and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing) and a noteworthy spread of catered food by local foodies (Soif, La Posta, Chocolate, and the BackStage Lounge).

Bottom line: It was the boldest event of the season, filled with politicos such as former SC mayors Cynthia Mathews and Ryan Coonerty—he actually helped launch NEXT—local business owners and kaleidoscope of twenty-, thirty- and fortysomethings jazzed about making a positive difference in the community.

SCN, by the way, is the Santa Cruz-based org that strives to connect the town’s “next” generation to the greater community. “We found these amazing people doing amazing things,” mused SCN Chair Jeffrey Kongslie at the event. “We thought, why not find a platform to tell their stories.”

Those “stories” are downright inspiring.

Keith, spotlighted in 831 last fall, is owner of Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop—he’s been vigilantly raising the level of awareness on local hunger issues through Grind Out Hunger by speaking to kids in local contd. page 75

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By Lisa Crawford Watson

Skater Girl to Supermodel

Carmel’s Jamie Lee Darley reaches for the stars

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Other than a 20-minute lesson with a coach during the competition, she had received no professional training. But that didn’t mean she couldn’t command a runway. She already realized what she had, understood where she was going and knew exactly how to get there.

After all, she had been practicing, consciously or unconsciously, every day of her life in her bedroom mirror.

Jamie Lee Darley admits, she never decided to become a supermodel; she was born one. And yet it took her 23 years to achieve it. Born in England and raised in Carmel, she saw what others could not in the tall, gangly girl, who was all knees and elbows, with self-proclaimed chicken legs and no shape. It didn’t help that she wore braces on her teeth, skater shoes on her feet, and that she preferred an afternoon at the skate park with the boys over the fussy, fancy fanfare of fashion and other things feminine.

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But still, she could see it, could recognize the potential in herself, which she wrapped in T-shirts that read, “Supermodel” to help everyone else get the picture. And still they laughed, at her certainty and her chances of ever hitting the superhighway known as the runway.

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“I couldn't help it,” said Darley; “I just knew. Even when I was getting ready for bed or getting into my bikini to go to the beach, I couldn't help but put on a pair of heels, and strut my stuff as much as I could in the 5-foot open area in my room.”

No one was laughing when Darley returned from summer vacation, a very different young woman, to start her senior year at Carmel High School. Standing a hair under six feet on mile-high legs, she debuted her newfound curves and long-held confidence on campus in a silent statement that the secret to getting to heaven is knowing you are already there.

“I have had dreams of becoming a supermodel, something deep inside me, since I was little,” said Darley. “I have memories of myself and my dad taking pictures by the pool; I must have been 12 or 13, holding a volley ball and wearing a bikini. And on my birthdays, I always did a fashion show for my family members with whatever outfits I was given. Everyone just said, ‘Sure, Jamie; keep dreaming.’ I have been.”

Some five years later, Darley, who moved to Los Angeles five years ago, in what felt like a futile attempt to pursue acting and modeling. Some five years later, she applied to an opencall casting for the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Angel Model search.

So did 9,999 other young women, all of whom had seen something in the mirror. It wasn’t an opportunity she had been silently stalking, waiting for the chance to show her stuff on

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one of the most famous runways in the world. She hadn’t even heard about the competition until her roommate alerted her to an email blast about the upcoming event.

But she didn’t hesitate to apply.

After making the cut repeatedly until there were just 10 contestants remaining, in late October, Darley moved to New York, where she took up residence in a classy condo in the Financial District, and began to work her way through the competition.

“It was kind of like Reality TV,” said Darley, “except they didn’t film us all the time, just when we had modeling tasks. It was nice that it wasn’t all about reality drama. They treated us as models; it wasn’t like America’s Next Top Model, whose footage seems to be all about the divas and drama and who’s cheating on boyfriends. We didn’t even have pillow fights.

“It was actually really fun. When 10 girls move in together, you don’t know how it’s going to go. But everyone made their own friends, and we all got along pretty well. We all went out on our own excursions for shopping or to find a Laundromat. Every night we’d all get in bed, turn off the lights, and talk for three hours. It was great.”

On Nov. 19, Darley and Kylie Bisutti, 19, from Simi Valley, Calif., the two final contestants, climbed into identical black lace, rhinestone-encrusted bras and matching panties, a black penoir with sheer chiffon sleeves, plus bright red shoes and more than $1 million in jewelry, to be filmed strutting the runway among such supermodels as Marisa Miller, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr and Heidi Klum.

on Dec. 1, when her footage aired on CBS at the end of the 14th annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

“If you vote for me,” said Darley on camera, “I will rock it so hard and be the most gracious, humble model out there, and will be the happiest model in the world. Kylie; she’s pretty stiff competition, but I think I might be able to take her.”

The fashion show aired at 10pm on local channel KION. At 10:40p.m., Klum alerted the viewing audience to the final 20 minutes left to vote for their favorite Angel. But the CBS website was already airing the results, accompanied by a video of champion Kylie Bisutti’s reaction.

Throughout the competition, Bisutti was heralded as the contestant with the longest legs and cited for her constant smirk, while Darley presented a smoldering expression and more curvaceous body. In fact, it was those curves, along with her height and athletic form that, Darley believes, resulted in rejection in Los Angeles.

During a press conference on the streets of Manhattan, a reporter asked Darley if she had been starving herself for the competition. “Absolutely not,” said Darley. In fact, the weekend after the filming of her unseen runway debut, she and her boyfriend went out for

“Ten thousand women tried for the chance to come to Angel Boot Camp and become the next Victoria Secret model,” said Klum during the broadcast. “But the closest most would get to wings would be on the flight home.”

The winner, possessed of sufficient “photogenic qualities, spokesmodel talent, red-carpet charisma and runway radiance,” and chosen by a national audience through online voting, was revealed

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a slice or two of New York-style pizza before returning to California for a traditional Thanksgiving feast with her family.

“I’m really thankful for this opportunity,” said Darley. “In modeling, I’ve dealt with so much rejection. Many models’ bodies are just skeletal, and that’s what they want.

[Model] Tyra Banks talks a lot about it. I’m so proud of my God-given body, my curves are why I’m here, and yet I was rejected for them for so long. I don’t do surgeries; I don’t live a ridiculous life of diet and exercise. I do both in moderation.”

A natural athlete, who played soccer and was captain of the basketball and volleyball teams at Carmel High, Darley went on to play volleyball for UC Santa Barbara, where she was studying business economics before taking a break from school to pursue modeling.

This fall, Darley, who has retained her British citizenship, was contacted to play

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for host country Britain on the 2012 Olympic beach volleyball team.

world and try to climb mountains. Honey; you’re the best. I love you.”

“My modeling dreams are coming true,” said Darley, who already has been contacted by modeling agencies in Miami and New York; “and I want to focus on this and make it happen. But this chance to play volleyball for Britain is being handed to me, and it is an amazing opportunity. I can’t believe this; it’s crazy.”

Although Darley ultimately didn’t prevail in the Angel Model Search, she sees herself a winner for the experience and the opportunities it has brought her. Although she hasn’t confirmed her next step, she has returned to the City of Angels, Los Angeles, to plot her course.

Darley’s father, Robert Darley, a contractor who owns “Across the Pond Construction” in Carmel, champions his daughter’s plans and opportunities.

“I am excited for her,” he said on camera after the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

“She left home five years ago, but she’s still my baby. [This kind of modeling] is pretty mainstream in the world we live in today.

Ask 10 women if they’ve ever been in a Victoria’s Secret store, and 9 out of 10 will say yes. It’s nice to see Jamie step out into the

“Models are a role model for young girls,” said Darley, “yet it’s scary how many eating disorders and unhealthy lifestyles are prevalent in the business. You have to be okay with yourself on the inside before you can be okay with yourself on the outside. If you know who you are, your beauty will come out. A lot of people will pay attention to me in this position. I want to set the example for the next generation.” * At press time 831 learned that Darley has been working on a Carl’s Jr. commercial. It is due out soon.

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In 2010, The Carmel Art and Film Festival will screen at least 50 independent films including feature length, documentaries, shorts and student films and even 3D. The event hub is the Sunset Center, a historic cultural arts center in the heart of downtown Carmel with many other venues within walking distance. We also like to put film in unexpected places. This year we’ll even be under the stars on Carmel’s world famous white sand beach. Enjoy the gallery crawl featuring fine local wines, take a break at the music cafe, and with the right ticket, cap off the night at our exclusive afterhour parties. See you in October!

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Unexpected Nick and Nico’s Africa Trip; an

Sometimes the most important lessons

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he look of concern on my mother’s loving face flashes through my mind as I book my oneway flight from Johannesburg, South Africa, to Harare, Zimbabwe. The situation on the ground is tense. Cholera.

Inflation. Dictatorship. Land seizures, food shortages and power-sharing agreements. These words ring in my ears.

Robert Mugabe, the freedom fighter who won Zimbabwe’s independence from the British in 1980, has held on to power, crushing those who oppose his rule. Reports of human rights violations are common, and the economy has crumbled in recent years. At 85, it’s clear that Mugabe has no intention of relinquishing power.

I am in Johannesburg to help facilitate a three-week graduate seminar on conflict resolution and transitional justice with Global Majority, a small non-profit based in Monterey.

This is our first time in Africa, and looking at the conflicts tearing at the continent, I cannot help but wonder how the skills Global Majority teaches in the classroom can be applied in

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Most political conflicts end at the negotiating table. Conflict resolution can be a dangerous business, requiring dialogue, trust, and change.

Yet, the prospect of change threatens the privilege that those in power enjoy--and will fight to keep. The first rule in international mediation work is “Do no harm.” Do not ask people to come to the table unless you are able to ensure their security. Do not take on issues that you are not prepared to complete. Do not threaten those in power, only to fly home to safety when things get tough, leaving those you exposed behind to suffer the consequences.

Lejla Mavris, Global Majority’s President, and I catch an early morning flight from South Africa. The landscape between Johannesburg and Harare is barren. The rust red earth that is so quintessentially African is covered in scrub brush and trees, bleak in the winter of the southern hemisphere. I take a photo of Harare from the air. The entire city fits within one frame.

Our Air Zimbabwe flight touches down in Harare International Airport (about the size of the Monterey Airport) at 11 am. We are met by Braden and Graseilah, friends from Santa Cruz, and Nico, Lejla’s husband and the owner of Nico’s Ristorante in Carmel. Braden is the founder of the Sahwira Fund, a non-profit based in Santa Cruz that raises funds in support of the Maulana School for

orphans, a four year old school with three outdoor classrooms, a staff of around 25 volunteer teachers, and 1,694 students age six to fifteen. Fifteen years ago, Braden first came to Zimbabwe as part of an internship through UC Santa Cruz. This is his sixteenth visit to the country. Braden has also worked extensively with local Shona sculptors, importing their exotic artwork to galleries in Carmel.

He is currently expanding Sahwira’s activities to include regular tours to Zimbabwe, and his insight on the situation facing the country has been invaluable.

We drive through the pot-holed streets of Harare. The slim, quiet skyline of mid-sized skyscrapers built of glass and steel are a startling contrast to the bustling life on the ground.

Children in school uniforms walk down the tree-lined streets, passing vendors selling bananas, stainless steel frying pans, and cell phones.

Soldiers with machine guns stand at attention outside the gates leading to the Presidential Palace. The air is warm. The dull hum of insects is constant.

We settle in at the home of Agnes Nyanhongo, a world renowned sculptor, and marvel at the thousands of statues, big and small, which fill her home, workshop and walled yard.

The energy emitting from these serene carvings is almost tangible, and leaves us feeling strangely calm and at peace in this land so wrought with strife.

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The next morning we are up at dawn, passing lines of morning commuters as they wait for local buses and we drive out of town to the Maulana School. The political situation has prevented Braden from visiting the school

are a flurry of activity, with students descending upon the school from a maze of little paths that come from nowhere. The murmur in the air turns to a roar as the kids realize that they have visitors, Sahwira (“friend for life” in Shona) has arrived.

The teachers are rushing around, trying to gather the children together, when Mr. Maulana, the school’s Head Master picks up his guitar and starts singing. Within moments he has thousands of his students singing in chorus. “Welcome to the Maulana School, welcome to the Maulana School” they chant as more children appear on the horizon, running at break neck speed for the school and a day of learning and celebration.

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come from the least expected of places for over a year, and we take a wrong turn in the maze of dirt roads that make up the rural suburbs outside of Harare. Farther and farther we drive, passing dwellings, market stands and bands of smiling, waving people. I am amazed that human habitations extend so far out into the hinterland, but with each turn in the road we are greeted by yet more mud huts, small gardens and kind faces.

With a final bend in the road we suddenly arrive at the Maulana School.

It is 8 am and the school grounds

Over the next week we spend many hours at the school, serving lines of hungry children the cornmeal mash they eat for lunch every day, playing soccer in the dirt field, talking with the teachers, observing lessons and singing along with Mr. Maulana and the

guitar that never seems to leave his hands. The pace of life at the Maulana School is hectic but constant. Mrs. Maulana, the large, warm Head Mistress is in continuous action, picking up children, cleaning their faces, and sending them on their way. She tracks all of their progress in a heap of large binders that look like an administrative nightmare. Mrs. Maulana’s modest demeanor and intense attention to detail is a perfect fit for her husband’s charismatic swagger and golden voice. Together they run an operation, which flows smoothly and steadily.

Their never ending optimism makes me humble.

The landscape of rural Zimbabwe looks extraterrestrial. Large, granite boulders jut up out of the earth, towering 10, 20, and 40 feet above the ground as far as the eye can see. Mysteriously, boulders balance on boulders creating a surrealistic landscape unlike anything I have ever seen. One such rock rises above the school yard, and most afternoons I climb to its peak to observe and reflect. contd. page 50

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Insight, contd. from page 47 Clearly, Zimbabwe is a country facing immense challenges. There is an enormous amount of work to be done as its economy balances on the brink of collapse; its people fight for their rights and the AIDS epidemic sweeps the nation--leaving a generation of orphans like the students at the Maulana School to face the world alone. And yet, looking out over the small clusters of outdoor classrooms, the water pumps, latrines and vegetable garden I am struck by how much work is underway.

The people of Zimbabwe have a sense of optimism in the face of adversity. They address the challenges they face head on, fighting for progress while never losing sense of their fundamental values. They go about their work with a joyous energy, sharing, helping, and working together. Rather than waiting for someone to fix things for them, they take responsibility for preserving Africa’s future.

Sitting on my rock and looking out at the people below, I am struck by this thought: ultimately a nation’s problems have to be solved by the nation’s own people. Outsiders can help, but success depends upon the resilience, the spirit and the faith of the people within. And this lesson applies as much to the United States, California and the 831 area code as it does to the orphaned children of Zimbabwe. Like them, we too must face each day with confidence that we can make a difference. We must address our challenges with integrity and the consideration of others, not just ourselves. We have much to offer, but also much to learn, and sometimes the most important lessons come from the most unexpected of places. k

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By Blaise Douros

I have an interview at six o’clock, and I’m running late. I race home from work like a geek to a Best Buy sale, practically inhale the soup that my wife has thoughtfully prepared, and make a beeline out the door. The wind is positively howling through downtown Pacific Grove as I burst into the building where I have my appointment, and I dash up the stairs, taking only a moment to catch my breath before knocking.

My appointment is with Patricia Hamilton, a local author and publisher of travel and gardening books. But I’m not here to talk with her about her writing. Hamilton is also a practitioner of Reiki, an alternative therapy created in the 1920s by a Japanese Buddhist scholar named Mikao Usui. I’m here to receive a treatment, and it seems I’m in the perfect state— I’m rushed, slightly stressed, and tired after a long day.

Hamilton first came across Reiki as a student at UC Santa Cruz, when her roommate, a Reiki Master, gave her a treatment.

“I thought, ‘this is amazing stuff,’” she recalls. “I got a job in Spain teaching English, and a friend of one of the teachers came by.

She was a Reiki Master from Germany and she was giving a class. So I took my first Reiki training in 1995, in Spain.”

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training, in July of 2008, and has been practicing locally ever since. It is only at the Teacher level that a practitioner can “attune” someone in order to begin their training as a practitioner, as well as pass on the traditional Japanese symbols used at the beginning of the treatment.

Roughly translated from the Japanese, “ki” means “energy” (the equivalent of “chi” in the Chinese discipline Tai Chi), and “rei” means “spirit”—thus, “spiritual energy.” Many traditional Asian medicine systems maintain that our energy becomes unbalanced, and that this is the root cause of our physical and mental illnesses. The principle behind Reiki is simple: balance the energy, and you balance the person.

“Everything is energy,” Hamilton says. “The sun shines on plants, and they make sugars [through photosynthesis], and that’s how you and I survive. Everything in the world survives on sunlight.” She continues: “Energy is the glue that makes all of this possible.”

I lie down on the padded table, not entirely sure what to expect.

Hamilton turns on some restful music, covers me with a blanket, and places over my eyes a small pillow filled with lavender and flax seed. She gives me a few moments to steady my breathing and to relax, and then says a brief prayer, invoking what she previously described to me as “guardian angels and spiritual guides.” She then intones the symbols passed down from Master Usui, the creator of Reiki.

Hamilton gently cups her hands around the top of my head, and remains still. A few minutes later, she shifts her hands to my temples, and then to the base of my skull. She then moves by stages to my neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen, legs, and feet, spending a few minutes at each point.

At first, I don’t feel anything unusual, focusing on the light touch of hands on my head. But as the minutes flow by, I start to relax, and concentrate on what I do feel instead of what I don’t. What I do feel is very aware—I sense every inch of my back pressing

on the table, as though I’m finally able to pay attention to all the signals from my nervous system. It’s not just my nerves—I hear the birds outside and the wind whipping at the building as though they were inside my ears. I can feel my capillaries open as blood flows freely through my suddenly warm body.

As Hamilton shifts her hands from my abdomen to my knees, I feel a sudden wash of coolness radiating from my kneecaps. It’s similar to the pinsand-needles that I’ve felt when my leg falls asleep, but without the painful discomfort. The cool wave repeats itself twice, and then she moves on to my ankles.

After she releases my feet, Hamilton waves her hands over my body, blowing air toward the window, in order (she later informs me) to clear the excess energy from the room. She places a hand on my shoulder.

“You did it,” she tells me gently.

“Take your time getting up.”

I take my time getting up. Hamilton sits waiting, with a glass of water for my very parched mouth. She asks what I felt, and I tell her, struggling to verbally express my perceptions.

“Everyone has a different experience,” she tells me.

Well, I certainly feel relaxed. Very different from when I came running into the building an hour before.

“It’s magic,” Patricia Hamilton smiles. “I just say magic because I like that word, but I’m sure there’s…oh, I don’t know. It is magic.” She bursts out laughing.

I thank Patricia, and head home. I spend the rest of the evening with my wife, feeling completely different from a few hours before: unrushed, relaxed, and no longer tired from my long day.

Is Reiki for you? I can’t tell you that, of course—it’s different for everyone. You’ll have to discover for yourself if it’s magic.

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BY Lindsey A. Douros A Santa Cruz local pursues his dream in Mixed Martial Arts fighting.

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Most people try to avoid fistfights for the majority of their lives. 25-year-old Luke Rockhold, however, gets paid to win them.

The youngest of three brothers, Rockhold struggled to find his path in life until he discovered the art of Jujitsu and the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Combining his love for extreme sports and his passion for the Japanese discipline, the Santa Cruz native found his calling as one of the world’s leading MMA fighters.

“I’ve been involved in MMA for about three years now,” the athlete says, his six-footthree-inch frame looking slightly cramped even by the oversized chair he occupies.

“Growing up I avoided school sports. I wanted to do surfing and skating but my parents thought I had to do a school sport to keep me out of trouble, so I started wrestling.”

Throughout high school, Rockhold excelled at wrestling, competing in several state championships, the Central Coast Sectionals, and even winning the Santa Cruz Athletic League. But despite his success, Rockhold knew that wrestling wasn’t for him.

“I knew once high school was over I wasn’t going to be a college wrestler,” Rockhold explains. “You know, I’m a Santa Cruz boy.

I need to be by the ocean and it’s not a wrestling town.”

During his sophomore year of high school, Rockhold’s sister introduced him to Jujitsu, a Japanese martial art focusing on control of the opponent’s balance. He went on to train with Garth Taylor, a renowned Jujitsu teacher, and won two world championships in the blue and purple belt divisions.

“My style for wrestling was awkward so I committed to switching just to Jujitsu. It was more to the point, with more thinking involved. It’s almost….” Rockhold pauses, sipping his cranberry juice, “…like a chess game. You have to think one step ahead of your opponent the whole way. It’s way more intellectual.”

After high school Rockhold felt lost. Working as a waiter, painter, construction worker, and solar panel installer, he tried to remain afloat.

“I went to school but I didn’t find anything I was interested in. I wanted to find my path,” he says, a twinkle in his fierce blue eyes.

And find his path he did. Using his unique Jujitsu techniques, Rockhold entered the

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“I consider myself a complete MMA person,” Rockhold says, stretching his broad shoulders and adjusting the brim of his lowslung baseball hat. “I feel like I can stand with pretty much anyone in my weight with Strikeforce right now and there’s no one I would be scared to stand up and strike with.”

Rockhold has the right to boast a little.

Eight weeks out from a fight, he trains between four and six hours every day. Six weeks out, he cuts all alcohol and maintains a self-imposed curfew. Any down time is spent closely studying and dissecting the moves of future opponents while they dance around in the ring.

“I train really hard. I’m more scared to do some of my workouts than the fights,” he chuckles. “I wouldn’t do it if I knew I couldn’t make it to the top, but I know I can make it if I stay dedicated and stay with my team. You’re only as good as the guys you train with, and the guys in my camp are regarded as some of the best in the world.”

When Rockhold is not training, fighting, or studying fighting, he finds sanctity in the familiar ocean breezes of Santa Cruz.

“After every fight I come back here to free my mind from fighting,” Rockhold says.

“You put all of this time into this one little moment, so it’s nice when it’s over to have something that gives you that relief and relaxes your mind.”

These brief respites keep the fighting professional refreshed, so that he’s more open and willing to learn when he returns to the ring.

“MMA, it’s exciting!” Rockhold declares. “My thing is I’m a thrill seeker. I go for the rush.”

And whether surfing, snowboarding, skating, bungee jumping or fighting, for Rockhold it all comes down to the rush. It’s the satisfaction he gets from putting his time and energy into his vision, and his ability to execute it perfectly.

“Fighting is the biggest rush I’ve ever had out of anything I’ve ever done,” he says.

“There’s just nothing like that rush you get after a big fight. I’ve always tried to be the best at what I can do. The better you get, the better the rush gets. I just want to chase that natural high.” k

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world of MMA with a bone-crushing punch.

His record is 6-1, he’s been the featured fight on three major television networks, he’s signed with Strikeforce (one of the biggest MMA companies), and he recently knocked out Ultimate Fighter Jesse Taylor.

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“Eat, drink, and be merry!” and so we did. On September 26 and 27, 2009 the founders of Pebble Beach Food & Wine presented the first ever Harvest Festival at Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley. Celebrities and local food and wine lovers came together to celebrate all things gastronomical. The event showcased local and regional chefs, cheese makers, food artisans, produce and winemakers. More than 50 talented chefs prepared dishes and delectable bites.

And what is food without wine?

Guests enjoyed access to over 100 wineries, pouring more than 200 wines. While feeding the body, several great talents, including the Food Network’s Tyler Florence, Cynthia Sandberg of Love Apple Farm, and “Top Chef” reality star Stefan Richter presented wine, cooking, and gardening seminars to feed the soul. The on-site farmers’ market provided everyone the opportunity to take a little of the harvest bounty home.

Additionally, a portion of the proceeds were contributed to local charities, the Hilton Bialek Biological Sciences Habitat, the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus and AIWF / Days of Taste.

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Foster attributes much of his success to the influence of his family and friends. Armed with this support group and his competitive drive, Foster has been able to overcome adversity, silencing his critics. No stranger to challenges, when Foster began playing high school football he was forced into the role of quarterback, after the starter was injured. For Foster, the transition to quarterback was not an easy one.

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By Samuel Pereira

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A Down-to-Earth Star from 831 As an unassuming linebacker for the University of Washington, Mason Foster caught an impossible interception, leading to an improbable win for the Huskies and igniting a bright future in the National Football League. With all of the hype, it would be understandable if Foster forgot his Seaside roots; but that’s not him.

Born and raised in Seaside, California, Foster attended Seaside High School, where he was a standout football player as a linebacker and quarterback. A natural athlete, Foster grew up playing baseball, basketball, football, and running track.

“I am such a high strung guy, it was hard for me to calm my emotions [while playing quarterback],” Foster says.

“We pretty much had to make up our own offense with five wide receivers, but those five wide receivers were all my friends from growing up, so that was fun.”

Foster and his friends competed at anything and everything. Whether it was scoring higher on a school project or lifting more weight while working out, for Foster and his gang everything was competition. Foster’s competitive nature pushed him to excel in both academics and football “We lost the last two championship games in the last second and then that competitiveness just pushed us,” Foster muses.

During his senior year, Foster quickly excelled as quarterback, completing 68 of 105 passes for 951 yards and 12 touchdowns. He carried the ball 105 times for 657 yards and 11 touchdowns. He scored one receiving touchdown and had 158 total tackles, eight sacks and five interceptions—two of which he returned for touchdowns. In kickoff returns alone, Foster scored 95 and 97 yards for the Spartans. From an early age, Foster’s passion for the game has helped him to excel at any position he’s attempted.

Growing up in a strict military style household, education was always a priority for Foster. His parents required him to maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average to play football—later this would help him in his acceptance to the University of Washington.

“He had to actually get accepted to Washington,” says Foster’s

mother, Margarette Foster. “There were language and math requirements and everything to get in, so thank God we told him to do these things, otherwise he wouldn’t have gotten accepted.” At the University of Washington, Foster continues to maintain his high GPA. Foster’s success is rooted in his dedication to his family. Upon the sudden passing of his aunt, Foster renewed his love for the game, dedicating each game he played in her honor. With his family’s support, Foster feels there is no limit to his success. In fact, it was Foster’s mother who delivered the news about his acceptance into the University of Washington.

“This is Tyrone Willingham, on behalf of the University of Washington, and we will be offering you a full-ride scholarship to play football,” Margarette Foster says, remembering reading the now infamous words to her son.

Knowing his mothers’ sense of humor, Foster initially thought she was joking. At first he only told close friends and family about the offer.

“After the championship game I put on that U-Dub hat and that’s how everyone found out,” Foster explains.

However, the transition to Washington was not easy. Foster was frequently homesick.

“He missed his mother’s home cooking the most,” Foster’s father, William Foster jokes. “But we would go see him a lot and go to his games so he didn’t miss us too much.”

Foster was one of seven freshmen to play the first year and in his sophomore year he earned an all Pac-10 honorable mention. His junior year has been highlighted by forced fumbles, leading the Pac-10 in that category and also double-digit tackle games. But one play stands out and, according to many, is what put him on the map— in a critical game against the ranked Arizona Wildcats, Foster read the play and forced the quarterback into a bad throw, which bounced off the foot of the receiver, landing into Foster’s hands.

Foster sprinted down the field, scoring the winning touchdown.

“I knew I was doing good,” Foster says humbly. “But now its like, I hate to say it, but ‘big man on campus’ where everyone is looking at me and noticing contd. page 75

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A Day in Afghanistan

By Nathan N. Winn

It’s 6:30 a.m., and my cellphone alarm begins to play that familiar tune. Lying on the top bunk, in a tent that I also call my office, I awake to the noisy humming of an environmental control unit outside the tent. Since the showers and latrines are a lengthy walk on dirt and gravel, I grab my handy Gatorade bottle and relieve myself.

Unzipping the back entryway of my tent, the morning sunlight blinds me. I regain my vision and find my little homemade bench located behind my tent. As I sit down to brush my teeth and shave, a Marine Master Sergeant walks up to me and says, “Sir, you can’t do that here. You know you have to go to the designated hygiene area to do that.” A little voice inside my head sighs, “Another day in Afghanistan.”

When I flew out of Germany’s Ramstein Air Base back in April 2009, I had no idea about the education that was in store for me. Working as a Contingency Contracting Officer in the US Army, I was prepared to face the unknown during my yearlong deployment. I felt I was well seasoned for the unexpected, as I had just spent nearly six months deployed in Romania and had deployed to Iraq for 15 months. I have lived in Germany for the last year and have traveled all over Europe.

But nothing resembles the Afghanistan experience, not even Iraq. Before landing in Kandahar, I knew only that Alexander the Great had discovered the city, Genghis Khan had invaded it, and it was historically known for its strategic trade routes leading to the southern region of the country. I knew nothing about the current situation in Afghanistan.

Anyone can go on the Internet and learn facts about Afghanistan’s climate, religion, and history. But what I want to share is what I’ve learned from being on the ground in Kandhar.

Here are some quick lessons learned so far: 1. Water and gravel are precious resources.

2. Reliable lines of communication extend about as far as you can throw your cell phone.

3. Power brokers make business happen.

4. In Afghanistan, everyone over-promises and under-delivers.

Afghanistan is undergoing significant reconstruction efforts in provinces such as Kandahar. Under Soviet occupation from 1979 to 1989, Kandahar City experienced heavy fighting and destruction. When the Soviets left, the Taliban moved in and used the city as its capital from 1994 until 2001.

After being pushed out of Kandahar, smaller bands of the Taliban retreated to remote areas in the southern region.

In the past two-years, the Taliban has re-organized in this area. Due to their re-emergence, the US military increased its presence to counter the insurgency, specifically in these past four months that I have been here.

During July, the US military successfully conducted a 23-day offensive against the Taliban, and many of their strongholds have been eliminated, setting conditions for easier presidential elections. The Marines are now in the process of establishing forward operating bases and command outposts to maintain presence and security in this volatile southern region near the Pakistan border.

All of this has come at a great price. Since the first week of June, the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, has lost over thirty Marines.

Their pictures are mounted on the wall in the entrance of the Marine Headquarters building. Every morning during the briefing to the Commanding General, I stare at them.

The future success of Afghanistan lies in their ability to continue on the democratic path. During the presidential elections, which took place on August 20th, there was a palpable air of unease about the outcome. The Taliban began increasing their level of violence in order to influence the elections, and the road from Kandahar to the southern region was saturated with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and rocket propelled grenade (RPG) attacks. To make matters worse, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan began the day after the elections, which typically results in a spike in violence.

Despite CNN’s reports that a third of Afghanistan is controlled by the Taliban, the country appears to be on course towards economic growth. With their new-found contd. page 75

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armel resident, Elizabeth “Lily” Hills has not only named a problem but written about it extensively in her newly released book, The Body Love Manual – How to Love the Body You Have As You Create the Body You Want. The problem she defines is one that undermines and degrades women not only as individuals, but also as an entire gender.

What’s the problem? Body judgment.

Clearly, women have made huge social advances in terms of money, power and equality. However, in terms of how we feel about ourselves physically, we’ve never been worse off. According to Hills, our culture in its extreme obsession with being ultra thin has alienated women from their bodies, ultimately sabotaging their ability to see their own unique beauty independent of the number that pops up on the scale.

Having struggled with obesity and compulsive overeating herself, Hills knows how incredibly unhappy we can make ourselves by picking on our bodies.

“What’s funny, is that we launch attacks against the one person we can be sure we’ll be spending the rest of our lives with...ourselves,” Hills muses.

“I constantly hear women saying selfdenigrating comments like, ‘I’m not thin enough,’ ‘My breasts aren’t big enough,’ ‘I hate my stomach,’ ‘Ugh...I look awful in these jeans.’ It’s pretty easy to see that if you are saying these insulting things to yourself every single day of your life, it’s going to bring you down…way...way... way down.”

Hills goes on to describe what we do when we feel down and depressed, “If you’re like most of us pleasure seeking animals you’ll reach for something to make you feel better, and in the case of many of us, we use food.” Her point is made by the current U.S. statistics, which show that two-thirds of our country is either overweight or obese.

“We’ll power through a half gallon of ice cream, a large pepperoni pizza or an entire bag of bar-b-que chips, and then take yet another judgmental swipe at ourselves because of our lack of self control,” the author says, describing the vicious cycle many of us repeat.

“We’ll hurl insults at ourselves every day without thinking twice about it, but if someone else said the things to us that we say to ourselves, it would be a different story,” Hills points out quickly. “Think of it in these terms: If someone you were really close to told you outright, ‘Wow you gained weight and you look huge,’ or ‘You look terrible,’ or ‘Yuck those pants look awful on you,’ you would probably feel hurt, angry and even embarrassed.

Conversely you wouldn’t hesitate to look in the mirror and make those same harsh assessments of yourself. When you criticize yourself, you may barely notice it but when someone else criticizes you, the opposite is true. It feels more like a slap in the face,” Hills explains. “However, it is rare for a woman to protect herself from her own self-abusive thoughts. Because we do not fully comprehend how destructive and self-sabotaging it is, we continue to do it, daily.”

She argues that no matter how insignificant a slight against yourself may seem in the moment, over time it not only tears away at your confidence, but

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it will also notably depress your mood— Prozac anyone?

The cult of body judgment is gaining momentum because there are few cultural messages suggesting that women should embrace and honor their bodies. However, Hills suggests that you make your body your ally instead of your enemy. In The Body Love Manual she guides the reader to tap into the wisdom of their body and develop a healthy respect for what she calls the most intelligent instrument on the planet.

“It wasn’t until I started to cultivate appreciation for my body that I was able to tap into its genius and let it guide me back to my healthiest and ideal weight,” Hills says. “Prior to that I thought I had to hate my body to motivate myself to lose weight. It turns out the opposite is true.

Loving your body tunes out the internal critic that gets so mean and degrading that you turn to food for comfort. Loving your body is simply the smarter way to approach hitting your healthiest weight.

The other way, disliking it, is foolish. It’s like shooting yourself in the foot before a big dance competition. Although it’s the common approach, it’s not an effective one,” she concludes.

Naomi Wolfe in her feminist classic The Beauty Myth writes... “Naming a problem has power.”

In terms of the female gender and its obsession with appearance, Hills finds that if women were able to free themselves from the burden of feeling inadequate because of their appearance, they’d be liberated to tackle much larger social issues, which could use a feminine touch. If women recognized and stopped the chronic self-criticism, we’d free up powerful internal resources, allowing us to make our own lives much happier and less stressful. Hills believes then, women could take that extra energy and unite with the intention to bring attention to the really significant problems we face as a global community.

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“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo While few artists are born, 35-year-old Yves Goyatton is one of them. Stumbling upon sculpting, Goyatton quickly recognized the art form for what it was—a lifelong passion. Born in Lyon, France, Goyatton now lives and workes in the Monterey Bay area. He studied art at L’école de Condé for a year, before traveling to the U.S in the hopes of gaining a new perspective for his work.

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In 1999, he began taking classes at El Camino College in Los Angeles, where he simultaneously learned from master mask maker, Jordu Shell.

During his time spent in southern California, Goyatton was able to begin molding his knowledge and love of sculpture. He furthered his sculpting education at the Monterey Penisula College, where he earned an Honors degree in his field. Premiering his work at the Carmel Art Festival, in 2007, Goyatton took “Best in Show”. Since then, his unique work has been highly acclaimed and widely exhibited throughout California and his native France.

His current body of work exhibits his intrigue with the unique qualities of the human body. Goyatton is exploring the combination of the abstract shapes of architectural landscapes with the human form.

Recently, we caught up with Goyatton at work in his studio on Cannery Row:

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831: From where do you draw inspiration for your work?

YG: I am inspired by all the steps in which art is made and I am not afraid to face the difficulties the pro-

cess requires of me. It is in this space that I encounter and conquer challenges. From there, it is also possible to discover new points of departure for future artistic expeditions. It is a fusion of elements.

831: Can you explain how one of your works comes to life?

YG: I conceive my work primarily as abstract with anthropomorphic elements. I begin with an idea, but remain malleable to the end result. It is important to me that the piece reflects a refined aesthetic, which I can only describe when I am visually satisfied.

This then becomes my new boundary for the next work: to exceed what I have done before without duplication.

Liberating myself from attachment, I find the freedom to go anywhere.

More specifically, the abstract liberates where the figurative constrains.

The work sets up my boundaries and I push against them. This is our relationship.

831: How do you envision the reaction of the viewer to your work?

YG: I am interested in the correlation between humans and their environment, specifically between the natural form and the industrial landscape.

My work references the integration of architecture with the natural environment. I want the viewer to have the freedom to be transported in his own personal perception and imagination, regardless of the artist’s intentions.

Yves’s current body of work represents what he calls his “fascination with the mystery of abstract shapes and their juxtaposition with human form”. It can be viewed at Ventana Gallery and further information is available at yveSculptor.com. k

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seems these days that everyone but your tech-challenged Great-Uncle Herbert has an iPhone. If you’re as geeky as we are, you’ve been following the recent war of smartphone advertisements with considerable interest—Verizon bashes Apple, AT&T sues, Microsoft and Nokia cheer on the sidelines, and we, the consumers, benefit from the healthy competition. Theoretically, anyway.

But what if you’re not as geeky as we are?

Why would you want one of these newfangled contraptions? What, in short, is a smartphone, and what should you look for when shopping for one? Techstyle, as usual, has your answers.

The source of all modern knowledge, Wikipedia, defines a smartphone as “a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities, often with PC-like functionality.” Wi-Fi wireless internet has been in laptops for ages, but now you can browse high-speed internet on your phone at most internet-enable coffee shops. 3G lets you browse the Internet anywhere your network has 3G coverage—it’s not quite as fast as Wi-Fi (and costs more on your plan) but it’s great for when you’re on the go. Email is standard on most internet-ready phones. And then, of course, there are the apps.

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do cool stuff”) deserve a whole article unto themselves; we’ll just say that there really is an app for everything these days—you can order Chipotle, play video games, check Facebook, and do almost anything else you can think of on your phone with the wide selection of apps available today.

Each major carrier, like Verizon, AT&T, TMobile, or Sprint has a different selection of proprietary phones. Some phone manufacturers make the same phone for all the carriers, but even then, the feature set will be slightly different depending on the carrier’s services.

So what do you need to look for in a phone? Here are some quick tips:

First – Software platform The software platform is the operating system that is the “brain” of the phone, similar to Windows ‘95 on your computer (or did you upgrade to ‘98 yet?). There are several software platforms available. Apple’s iPhone OS, running only on the iPhone, is the most famous, with an integrated app store that recently counted off its 100,000th app. If apps are important to you, the iPhone is your best friend; it has more apps than all other phones combined, as well as support for Apple’s popular iTunes music player.

BlackBerry phones, like iPhones, have an operating system designed specifically for them. They are less flexible, though, and have a very narrow range of apps. Microsoft’s Windows Mobile plat-

form runs on a wide variety of mid-range smartphones, and provides a good, solid foundation for its devices. There are fewer apps out there for these phones, but they are very stable and can be found on all the major carriers. Google’s Android is a newcomer, but is rapidly gaining traction as a strong competitor to Apple. Android phones have fewer apps available than the iPhone, but that number is climbing rapidly as more phones begin to include the Android OS. Android phones and iPhones are in direct competition; with the most versatile operating systems, these phones are the most capable and flexible. If you want a phone that you can use to play videos, music, check Facebook, and play video games, you’ll want to get an iPhone or Android phone. Windows Mobile is a close second; many of the entry-level smartphones available run this operating system.

Second – 3G and Wi-Fi data If you’re in the market for a smartphone, you probably want to do some mobile internet browsing. We touched on the differences between Wi-Fi and 3G earlier in the article, so we’ll just say that a modern smartphone worth its salt will have both Wi-Fi and 3G capabilities—all you need to do is make sure you like the way the phone’s web browser works.

Third – Voice and 3G data coverage Here on the Central Coast, reliability of

coverage can sometimes be a factor. The coastline and beaches are notoriously spotty, and Pacific Grove in particular has a reputation for poor service. If you’re anywhere south of Carmel, you’re probably out of luck.

When it comes to signal reliability, Verizon is usually the strongest choice, with wider coverage than any other network. AT&T is a close second, with higher 3G speeds and more features balancing out their slightly lower level of coverage. We don’t like to pick sides, but if you’re serious about having a good smartphone and coverage in the US, you should probably pick Verizon, with AT&T a very close second. Sprint and T-Mobile have some excellent offerings, but their networks are simply not as wide or as robust.

If you travel internationally, you’ll need to consider your network’s international plans, as well as whether your phone will work overseas. For example, most North American Verizon phones will not work overseas. AT&T and T-Mobile both have good international options, as well as phones that will work all over the world.

Fourth – Price and monthly fees Most smartphones run in the $199 to $299 range. If you are signing up for a new contract or switching carriers, all of the mobile operators will subsidize your phone in exchange for a two-year commitment.

This can bring prices down to the $99 to $199 range. T-Mobile has a reputation for lower phone prices, while AT&T’s phones are notoriously more expensive. Verizon’s offerings are somewhere in between.

Monthly fees will vary depending on your calling and data plan, but usually average in the $99 range. There are nearly infinite combinations of calling and data plans, so we can’t really help you choose which plan is right for you.

Just be sure to weigh features and coverage against price— you can probably live without some of the bells and whistles.

So what about specific phones?

If you prefer QWERTY keyboards, then BlackBerries (all carriers) are a great choice, although the BlackBerry Storm 2 (Verizon) has a bad reputation and should be avoided.

Verizon’s new Droid is emerging as a strong phone, but be aware that it will not work internationally. If you are a business user, check out the BlackBerry Bold (T-Mobile and AT&T), while Facebook and Twitter junkies should examine the strong app capabilities of the Motorola Cliq (T-Mobile).

If you like touchscreen phones, the obvious frontrunner is the iPhone (AT&T). The pioneering touch phone, it has an unbelievable amount of apps and fantastic internet capabilities, as well as the ability to go international. Be aware that some users are dissatisfied with the call quality. For T-Mobile users, the myTouch3G is a great choice, with its excellent support for Google apps and great customizability. Verizon users should check out the inexpensive and very capable HTC Droid Eris.

Globetrotters should consider the iPhone, the Cliq, and most BlackBerries.

Verizon users should choose carefully—while Verizon’s US coverage is the strongest, they offer only a few phones that will work overseas, and their calling plans reflect this.

Hopefully this quick rundown has given you the tools you need to pick your next fancy gadget. Remember, test as many phones as you can before buying—the more you experiment, the better decision you’ll make. When you make your decision, let us know—we’ll definitely be checking our Facebook from wherever we are. k

Purse-onality, contd. from page 12 relaxed, fun-loving approach to her personal life might select a purse with a highly structured exterior and a wideopen interior.

An Accessory of Status Rarely in history has the feminine bag achieved such elevated sartorial and cultural stature. Its newfound prominence has led to an exponential expansion in handbag design and to its burgeoning occupancy in high-end department stores.

The bag’s increase in significance can be attributed to several factors, including the rise of women in the workforce, the decline of carefully coordinated ensembles of shoes, purse, and dress—de rigueur in earlier decades— and the creation of the It bag.

Recognizing a lucrative opportunity, fashion houses capitalized on cul-

tural shifts and the economic boom on Wall Street by introducing the It bag, which made its debut in the late 1980s.

Distinctively designed and extravagantly priced, the It bag became the darling of fashionistas’ and celebrities’ wardrobes, supplanting jeans, jewelry, and shoes as the new must-have item.

The advent of the Internet has led to an acceleration of the fashion cycle and fostered the notion of, as well as the demand for, the bag du jour. A mere click of the mouse enables anyone to see what stars and socialites are carrying at virtually any given moment.

While the It bag is beyond the financial means of most women, it has spawned the purse’s new identity as status symbol and the proliferation of lesser luxury bags. Today, bags are a $6-billion-a-year industry, and their popularity shows no sign of abating— which comes as no surprise.

After all, staying stylishly au courant in the unforgiving fashion milieu of skinny jeans and rising hemlines can be a daunting endeavor. Like a pair of platform heels, a great bag always fits and flatters, regardless of figure shape or size. And that, for most of us, is a truly estimable virtue. k

Decisions, contd. from page 36 four kisses?’ she said, ‘Maybe I won’t see you again, Papa,’ Karimi told an AP photographer, as tears streamed down his face.”

Did your impression of Karimi change after you read of his love for his family and his incredible suffering?

8. Think simple.

Famous physicist Albert Einstein once said, “Make everything as simple as possible but no simpler.” What if you need a lot of information to make a decision and getting this information is costly? Sometimes, you can make it a matter of a simple threshold: if one aspect of this choice doesn’t measure up to X, then it’s not for me.

When I was with President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers, the headhunting firm Korn Ferry approached me to find out my interest in becoming head of a think tank based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The headhunter told me I had been recommended highly by an economist close to Alan Greenspan, so I sensed that I was on the short list for the job. Although I can live almost anywhere if the job is right, my wife, Rena, was decidedly less than thrilled about living in Kalamazoo. It made sense to me to express my concerns about location to the headhunter, and I did so at our second meeting. So he, sensibly, simply skipped over the normal process of making an offer and negotiating by asking, “How much would my client have to pay you to take this job.” I had thought about this and had come up with a number that would allow us to fly out of Michigan regularly. After my reply, the headhunter said, “Well, just so you know, the client would never pay that much.” My decision was made. k

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Most Reviewed Bakeries

Willie R. San Jose, CA. 3 Stars

Layers 4.5 star rating based on 44 reviews 9 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA 93940 Vicky t. San Jose, CA. 5 Stars The buttercream was way too soft silky and airy to be butter cream... It was like I took a bite of little clouds of sugar and butter. The BFs mom used these guys for a retirement party and gave us some of the left overs.. I will take sloppy seconds from Layers ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.. DAY OR NIGHT... The raspberry filling was not overly sweet... the cake itself was just as light and airy as the butter cream Rednikki Q. Monterey, CA. 4 Stars I haven’t had the cake. I have had their croissants, which are the best I’ve had in Monterey, and the chocolate chip cookies, which are too sweet. If they served pain au chocolat, they’d see me every weekend.

The Buttery 4 star rating based on 144 reviews 702 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Melissa T. Fremont, CA. 4 Stars I can’t believe I went to The Buttery and didn’t get any pastries. I’m ashamed of myself, only because I love baked goods. I actually went there for lunch with my bosses and I had the veggie lasagna and it came with a side salad. It was really tasty and I had extra to take home. I love the feel of the place too. Good cafe vibes going on. I need to go back and get a cake or something!

Hoffman’s 3.5 star rating based on 97 reviews 1102 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

We have been fans of a great restaurant down the street and we’ve always noticed The Buttery. We finally took a chance after reading a few Yelp reviews while parked in front. So we had breakfast and the food was a little on the warm side.

The hair found on the bottom of my brekfast dish (not mine - I am not a red head) ruined the best part of the meal. The manager was quick to give me a gift card.

Service = 4 star, Pastry = 4 star, Food temp = 3 star, Potatoes = 2 star (need some Flavor), Spanish latte = 5 star

We’re in Santa Cruz often and usually pass by Hoffman’s expecting it to be overpriced and mediocre... well one hungover day we missed the 2pm close for Zachary’s and decided to stop here. I was shocked that we spent less than $30 for our party of three and the food was GREAT... like better than great! This is my new favorite breakfast recovery spot.

Lindsey D. Aptos, CA. 5 Stars

AJ B. Hayward, CA. 4 Stars

After 2 weeks of new years dieting I went off the deep end and got a ham & cheese croissant from The Buttery. It was worth every calorie. I hadn’t been here since they added the cafe part on the side, and it seems they now have even more delicious options. Can’t wait to come back!

I only go here for the pastries. The raspberry filled short bread cookies are the greatest! They offer croissant sandwiches which are also delicious. I also enjoy the lemon bars, fruit tarts, and russian tea cookies. I must say they are a little pricey though.

Patisserie Boissiere 4 star rating based on 44 reviews Mission St & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921 Fiona T. San Jose, CA. 4 stars Loved this place!! Like other reviewers, I also experienced service that was a bit slower than what I’m used to, but come on, we’re in Carmel where it’s a quaint little town that seemed to be way more relaxed than I was, which was why I came here to begin with - to relax - so I honestly didn’t mind the slower service :) Food was awesome!! We had brunch on a Saturday, my friend got the Chicken Sandwich with brioche bread and ate every last crumb, and I got the Eggs Parisienne - poached eggs on a flaky croissant - I was in heaven.

Really cute ambiance... With Carla Bruni playing in the background, I didn’t even feel like I was in America! I’ll definitely come back here again and again!.

Ruthie G. Fremont, CA. 5 Stars

Jen K. West Linn, OR. 3 Stars A meal that begins with complimentary house baked scones is off to a good start in my book. We were able to get seated right away on a weekend morning after passing a few other breakfast spots with long lines.

Our main server was personable, but went MIA at a few points during our meal, so I was shocked at how quickly our food arrived once we placed our order.

My Chilaquiles (scrambled eggs with tortilla strips, Jalapenos, peppers, etc.) was good and spicy, but I wish it came with a different side than black beans. Mr. K gave a thumbs up for his Two Eggs any style breakfast with bacon. We did have some minor service issues in addition to the MIA, where we got a bit of a not-myproblem/not-my-section kind of vibe.

The décor is a little bland for fun and funky Santa Cruz, but it was a nice little restaurant.

These are raw and non-edited reviews by real people. They are taken from a fun website called yelp.com. We provide the info, and it’s up for readers to decide what they think. 831 just wants to support local businesses.

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Afghanistan, contd. from page 62

Nexties, contd. from page 38 schools. Ruiz, program director for Beach Flats Community Center in Santa Cruz, took bold steps to keep that center— and a community—alive. Ramirez-Ruiz’s work as an astronomy professor at UC Santa Cruz, brilliantly offers fascinating new clues to what lies in the heavens.

And Sousa proved “there is no place like home” because it was “home” (Santa Cruz) that helped fuel her entrepreneurial efforts and thrust her into the limelight as a reality TV star and the owner/ designer of Just Cake.

free-market capitalism, Afghanis are conducting business like other well developed countries using cell phones and fiber optic lines for Internet.

However, business practices still have a long way to go in meeting international standards. Corruption and bribes are standard. The banking system is limited in capability and slow on electronic transfers and payments, and cash is still the preferred method of payment, since the credit card system is still non-existent.

Despite the shortcomings, places like Kandahar City are thriving centers for business and construction projects. With the shift in focus from Iraq to Afghanistan for NATO forces, companies are moving their assets to Afghanistan and making capital investments to establish operations inside the country. Many companies based in Dubai are taking advantage of this opportunity to partner with local companies.

With so much military and economic emphasis, Afghanistan’s future looks very promising. But progress and stability inside Afghanistan will not last unless the Afghan National Army and its police force can prevent the Taliban from re-emerging once again in the future and making the country safe for outside investors.

It is 7:30 p.m., and the sun is setting. This is my favorite time of day as the temperature gets cooler, and a blanket of calm covers the camp.

Out in the distance, I see military vehicles lining up for a night convoy, and people walking into the dining facility for a late dinner. The day is coming to end, but the job remains unfinished. I spent the day attending briefings and meetings, sweating in 130F degree heat, dealing with constant power outages, eating meals at my desk, interacting with representatives from different companies, and signing contracts to get the materials and services to support the Marines. Tomorrow, it starts all over again. k

Mason Foster, contd. from page 60

me. It was cool just being the player that won the game.”

As attendees—smartly dressed, we have to say—entered the inner sanctums of the Wrigley Building, they were treated to fancy flutes of complimentary champagne. The adjoining room, once a drab warehouse space, triumphantly came to life thanks to the creative flair of “industrial design” maven Timerie Gordon and UCSC’s Digital Arts and New Media.

Drinks were poured. Conversations were had. Connections were made.

The awards presentation arrived with video clips—props to video titan Jeff Dinnell—of the winners. When the honorees each took the stage individually to nab their NEXTie trophy (designed by Studio Cruz) each person reflected on the unique community that is Santa Cruz and how the area helped ignite their inner passions.

Things didn’t stop there, though. Persephone's Bees, a rollicking poprock group from SF, got the crowd moving all the way into the midnight hour. And by that time, ties had come off and smiles were everywhere.

Whew. Can’t wait to see what SCN dreams up Next.

Learn more about Santa Cruz Next at santacruznext.org. Watch 831’s coverage on youtube.com. You can search for “nexties 2010” . k

While Foster has good reason to boast, the newfound popularity has not gone to his head. He refuses special appearances for anything that may paint him and his team in a bad light. Foster’s parents are particularly proud because after games, the coaches of the opposing teams come up specifically to Foster to congratulate him on his respect for his opponents during the game.

Seaside. “With this great degree from the University of Washington there’s a lot more things I can do so kids don’t have to hang out in bad places or on the streets,” Foster says. “I would build an arcade with go carts and stuff so that kids have a place to go to hang out. Maybe even a new Boys and Girls Club or something safe like that,” he adds.

“I know that what I do reflects on other people,” Foster explains. “I’m a representative of a whole area because not a lot of people from Seaside get to play on national TV. I try to be a good guy and I’m respectful and everything because whatever I do reflects on my parents and on Seaside.”

“I would tell them to definitely be relentless in chasing down their goals and dreams,” Foster advises. “If you have relentlessness in that good way, and I don’t care what anybody says, you can do anything. Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do something. If you keep that up, something good is going to come eventually.” k

Fame and fortune aside, all Foster wants is for the kids of Seaside to follow his path.

Despite everything, Foster hasn’t forgotten about the community of

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War, Barbeques, and Stupid Fish History of the Central Coast

By Blaise Douros Most Europeans laugh when they hear the phrase American History. “Silly American pamplemousses, ” they guffaw, “300 years of history is not enough to fill my espresso cup.” You should hear what the Chinese say.

Well, the 831 Magazine History Department, which is one of the largest and best-respected history departments in the entire building, has decided it’s time to clear up some of the finer points of this area’s history.

Contrary to foreign opinion, there was plenty going on around here in Ancient Times.

About 1,500 years ago, the Central Coast area was inhabited by a group of Native Americans who called themselves the Esselen. We don’t know much about them, other than that they were replaced around 1,000 A.D. by a tribe with an even sillier name; the Ohlone.

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Historians tell us that the Ohlone were attracted to the prehistoric 831 by the amount of food available in the form of abalone, fish, deer, nuts, and tourist restaurants. This, of course, seems odd: did the Esselen not realize that they were sitting on all that food? Did they starve to death from sheer pickiness? Was there a devastating war over whose name was hardest to pronounce?

Perhaps the Ohlone simply ate them in a ravenous tiki-themed barbeque.

Much of the next 600 years was fairly dull. “Boy,” the Ohlone would say, “ever since the Esselen disappeared under totally innocent circumstances, it’s just been plain boring around here. I wish we could have some invaders or something.” Good things come to those who wait, and sure enough, all their patience paid off in the 1600s, when the Spanish arrived.

The Spanish wasted no time in setting up a combination military base and church mission that served as their major strategic location on the Peninsula. They called it La Presidio de Monte Rey, which in English translates to “Dennis The Menace Park.” To this day, the base is heavily guarded by the U.S. Army, and you can’t get in without a small child to use as a shield.

In the 1770s, Father Junipero Serra took over the operations of the Monterey mission, moving it to Carmel a few years later because the restaurants were better. Father Serra adopted some novel ideas into his sermons; in order to move his congregation to repent, he would often beat his chest with stones, whip himself, or hold lit torches to his skin. Word started to get around, and the Native Americans started converting in droves. “Come on, Flops-Like-A-Halibut,” they’d tell their friends, “let’s go watch the Catholic guy set himself on fire, and then have some bread and wine refreshments.”

When Mexico won their war of independence against Spain in 1822, the citizens of California (of which Monterey was the capital) voted to swear allegiance to Mexico, since (a) Spain had been restricting trade, and (b) Mexico was bigger, closer, and full of Mexicans with guns. 26 years later, they swore allegiance to the United States of America on a similar rationale, because (a) while Mexico had not been restricting trade at all, (b) Mexico was now beaten, penniless, and full of occupying Americans with even more guns.

In 1850, California became the 31st state of the United States (“Of course we’ll sign over our gold rights to the U.S. Government; forget the guns, we’re all friends, right?”). Over the next 60 years, Monterey built a courthouse, public school, police station, hospital, and a massive parking ticket

infrastructure. You couldn’t park your horse anywhere.

During the First and Second World Wars, Dennis The Menace Park was one of the major military centers on the West Coast. Fortunately, the Japanese never fully realized their nefarious plans to sneak into Salinas and steal the nation’s artichoke supply, mostly due to our Navy’s “shoot anything in the water that looks like a submarine” policy.

In the first half of the 20th century, sardine fishing and canning became the Peninsula’s major industry. Unfortunately, Steinbeck’s novel Cannery Row was the only part of the fishing industry that would live forever, since in the ‘50s, the sardine populations collapsed.

Biologists claim that the intense overfishing was the cause.

However, biologists spend so much time with fish that they tend to forget that fish are, on average, fairly stupid. Historians will tell you that it just took 50 years of daily massacres for the sardines to figure out what was going on.

In the latter half of the 20th century, the Peninsula rediscovered its ancient roots as a tourist town, with music festivals, more tourist restaurants, and expensive hotels springing up all over the place. We also got our own area code, and no longer had to call ourselves “the lower half of the 408.” These days you can spend the morning contemplating the natural beauty and conservation message of the Aquarium, and then spend the afternoon at Laguna Seca, watching cars roar around the track that are probably fueled with pure endangeredspecies-blood.

So what can be taken away from all of this? 831 Magazine thinks that our area history’s message is clear: surrender to whoever has the most guns. And watch where you park your horse. k

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