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"the T2+ amp—as though we needed any—is yet further proof that Sasa Cokic is an unusually resourceful gifted valve electronics man with a special mind for custom transformers. As an international if impromptu statement effort, T4+ as the combination of Serbian amp and Japanese headphone succeeds quite spectacularly with the small proviso that like any highly specialized effort," Srajan Ebaen, 6Moons
Sasa Cokic has designed, (being the transformer winding master that he is) a tube amp utilizing the EL 34 in SET mode...in (SET, not push pull...much more delineated and magical sound) It was specifically built to handle the tough load, i.e. very high impedance of the Take-T H2+ headphone. What is it like to get the Step Down transformer out of the way, and not to have to connect to another integrated amp? Well, it sounds remarkably better.
We had been using much more expensive amps to drive the Take-T, but right now, this Trafomatic design takes the cake...by a wide margin. It is an imperative, if you plan on the experiencing the Take-T. Together, they represent one of the finest, if not the finest headphone experience in Audio.
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"The evening before I'd listened to my Aëdle VK1 off the RWA-modified Astell&Kern AK100 whilst on the exercise bike. It sounded like an echo chamber by comparison. T4+ stripped out all the fuzz, cobwebs and resonant blur for a view on the same scenery that was far clearer, cleaner and 'down to the bone'."
From that perspective, the H2+ as driven from the Serbian custom amp could well be the current best or most extreme.
Where "world's best" does enter in more meaningful ways...is the down-to-the-bone resolution. It unclogs the finest arteries which competitors seem to suffer by direct contrast for lazier blood flow." "for headfi freaks who already own numerous cans, the T4+ proposition is a can't miss because it goes places we've not quite been to before."
'for headfi freaks who already own numerous cans, the T4+ proposition is a can't miss because it goes places we've not quite been to before.'
-Srajan Ebaen- 6Moons


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I personally like the first one. The second one is nice, but I just feel like you'd only be able to wear it once and the sequins could get caught or be itchy.
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Of all of the millions of people in the United States, only 38% hold passports, according to expeditioner.com. Think of the billions of people in the world who have not traveled. To be able to say you have makes you a better person because experiences shape us into a more wise individual. We are not just moving through life anymore, we have stopped to live life. As Robert Frost said, "two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
So why should you buy a cheap ticket to Cambodia or Egypt?
The climate is relatively high year round, but from November to April, the temperatures dip to 72 degrees. At any other time during the year, it can get as high as 104. Although summer is fast approaching and millions of people are narrowing down their choices, Cambodia is best traveled during the winter.
Highlights to Cambodia include visiting three major tourist cities such as
Phnom Penh--Among some of the places to visit is the Royal Palace. The Silver Pagoda has silver tiles covering the floor. Personally I would rather walk on gold, but walking on this tile will make you feel royal. What is a foreign city without a market. Be sure to visit this city's Central market or Psah Thmay. Anything and everything is sold here from gold, food, fabric, clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.
Angkor Wat is another highlight you will want to see. It took 40 years to build, and its beauty still resonates. WHile here, be sure to visit Neak Pean. This temple is said to bring healing as its four ponds are built in a crucifix formation.
The one thing I strongly recommend is to use a tour company. You can plan out your trip wherever you go, but it pays to use a guided tour in some countries.
Egypt is always a country to visit, but there are tourists who are expressing their concerns on traveling this year as it is a new election year, and the Egyptian people are awaiting on the outsome of Mubarak and his sons sentencing both happening in June. The many replies that I have come across is it should be fine as long as you stay away from the rallies and any political upheaval during this time.
There is so much to take in, of the obvious are the pyramids, but there are museums, mosques, temples, and other landmarks. A vacation in June is not recommended in Cairo, Alexandria, and Sinai but there are dozens of tour companies and many travel agencies who can support your trip with tour packages for other areas of Egypt such as a Nile River cruise. Places like Luxor, Aswan, Sharm Elsheikh, Hurhgada, etc.
So, which road will you choose?


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Forty-eight million Americans call themselves birdwatchers. And, why not? Birds are beautiful. They're entertaining. Most birds are active in daytime, so we can see them, unlike many other animals. Birdwatching is a game for children, to count them or "name that bird." It gives a sense of accomplishment to serious birders working on a list. It's free and can be done wherever we happen to be — on a porch, a park bench or walking in the woods. It invigorates, by pulling us out into nature. It can also be relaxing — the calm nature of birdwatching gives people a chance to "chill out." If you aren't already a birdwatcher, then join the club!
So, where did these fascinating animals begin? You may be surprised. Recent fossil evidence suggests they came from dinosaurs. In 2006, five well-preserved bird fossils were discovered in China. The oldest ever found, they date back at least 110 million years, during the age of dinosaurs. The fossils are missing their heads, but they're physically adapted to diving and swimming and were probably duck-like. More evidence comes from a 2005 discovery of a dinosaur fossil with two eggs inside it. The embryos show feathers and wings, elongated arms and a long list of other similarities to birds. Tits would seem conclusive; however, some scientists believe birds are linked to reptiles, because of similarities there: both birds and reptiles have scales, lay eggs and have some similar anatomy.
Whichever it is, birds are animals belonging to the class Aves (A-veez). There are about two dozen orders of birds. All "modern" birds (those existing today) belong to the sub-class Neornithes (nee-OR-nuh-theez). They differ from their ancient ancestors, in part, by having no teeth. There are about 165 families of birds in the world, divided into two superorders: the Palaeognathae (pay-lee-OGG-nuh-thee), who are mostly flightless, like ostriches and emus, and Neognathae, which includes all other birds. There are about 10,000 species of birds in the world, most of them in the tropics.
The largest order of birds, Passeriformes (passer-uh-FOR-meez), represents more than half of all species. These are the perching birds like warblers, wrens, cardinals, finches, woodpeckers, owls and others we enjoy seeing in our yards.
Physical characteristics
Bird shapes and sizes are highly varied. They range in size from the Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae), a native of Cuba, who's about 2-1/2 inches long, to the Ostrich (Struthio camelus), who stands 9 feet tall and can weigh up to 350 pounds. The smallest bird in North America is the Calliope Hummingbird, who's about 3 inches long. The largest flying birds are the rare California Condors (Gymnogyps californianus). They have a wingspan of 9 feet and may weigh up to 20 pounds. (There are only about 150 living in the wild, the rest are in a captive breeding program.) The largest Ul.S. Waterfowl is the Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator), with a wingspan of 80 inches. They may weigh up to 28 pounds.
Birds are similar to other animals in that they are warm-blooded, have two eyes and two ears. Their bones are strong and well-muscled. Their bodies are developed differently from each other based on their life style.
For example, birds like herons and swans have a long neck for dipping their head deep into water.Many shorebirds have long legs adapted for standing in water while they "fish" for fish. A penguin's body is tapered at both ends for streamlined swimming.
Eyes: A birds' eyes fit very tightly within their sockets, restricting their ability to move up and down, back and forth, like a human's can do. Consequently, if a bird wants to look at something, say, to its right, it can't just shift its eyes that way, It must turn its head. That isn't to say it doesn't have good vision, however. Birds need excellent vision to survive — an eagle, for example, reportedly can see food on the ground from a mile high. Birds can also see colors, some even into the ultraviolet range. Owls and other nocturnal birds are an exception, seeing only a limited range of colors — hunting in the dark just doesn't require the need to see colors.
The placement of eyes in the head varies. The eyes of some birds are located more toward the sides, while birds of prey and others who need binocular vision for judging distance have eyes located in front.
Bill or beak: Bird bills (also called a beak) are highly varied. Their shape and sharpness are clues to what a bird eats. For example, a Cardinal's heavy bill is designed for cracking seeds. Hummingbirds have a long, narrow bill for sipping nectar from tubular flowers. A woodpeckers bill is strong and tapers to the tip, for chiseling trees. Mergansers have a serrated bill with a hooked tip, for grabbing and holding fish. A mallard's bill has fringed edges for straining seeds and plants from mud and water.
Hearing: Although most lack visible ears, birds have excellent hearing. A Barn Owl, for instance, reportedly can hear a rodent rustling about from half-a-mile away. Birds hear through a tube which leads from each side of the head to internal structures much like that of humans and other animals. The tubes are covered by tiny, special feathers designed to cut down on wind noise while allowing sound waves to pass through. Some diving birds have strong feathers that cover their ear-holes to protect the inner ear from water pressure. The hearing range of birds is similar to ours, which is why they sing to each other in a range we can hear.
Smelling: Birds have two nostrils, called nares (NARE-eez; singular: naris), located at the base of the top bill (mandible). They're used for breathing, of course, but for smelling, too. Until recently, it was thought most birds couldn't smell very well. A 2007 study shows that isn't the case, that many, if not most, have a well-developed sense of smell they use to help navigate, find food or even to identify individual birds.
Feet: Birds walk on their toes. Most have four, with the first one facing backward and the other three facing forward. The spacing of the forward arrangement and their length varies depending on the species. Some birds, like chickens, have a fifth toe that has evolved into a spur, used for defense. Waterfowl have webbed toes. This allows them to paddle in water with ease, like using an oar. They spread their toes wide apart for the backstroke and pull them together for the forward stroke. Some birds use their toes as fingers for holding their food.
Have you ever wondered why perching birds don't get blown off tree limbs by strong winds or fall off while they sleep? Two reasons: First, their opposable toes allow them to grasp their perch front and back. Second, a system of tendons in the legs causes the feet to automatically lock onto a perch until the bird releases them. This is how it works: When a bird perches, it bends its legs. This movement automatically tightens flexor tendons that run down the bird's leg to the toes and causes them to curl, thereby clinching it tightly to the perch.
Feathers: What would you guess is the most unique characteristic of birds? No, it isn't their wings, as you might think — insects and bats also have wings. It's their feathers — no other animal in existence today has feathers.
Feathers are made of the protein keratin. Flight feathers are strong, but light. They're constructed to give lift and precise control to the bird. The center part, the shaft, is the stiff linear structure from which the feathers sprout. The calamus, hollow and featherless, is the part of the shaft closest to the bird's body. This was used as a writing instrument in olden days and called a quill. The feathery parts of feathers are called vanes. Each vane is made up of barbs and hooks called barbules, which hook together to create a strong, but flexible, structure.
Not all feathers are for flight. Some lack hooks and are found between other feathers. Still others are hair-like and have sensory organs at the base. Down feathers are for keeping birds warm. They lack hooks, so the rigid structure we see in flight feathers dissolves into a soft, fluffy mass filled with air pockets that insulate the body. Down covers the body of some birds, like ducklings, when they hatch.
Feathers are water-repellent. What makes them so? First, an oil secreted from the "preen gland" (technically, the uropygial gland), located near the base of the tail. Typically, a bird rubs his head or beak in this oil and then uses his head to spread it over his feathers. This action introduces a second factor, an electrostatic charge to the oil which further insulates the feathers. This is so effective that ducks can float comfortably in near-freezing water.
A bird's feathers — the arrangement and color — taken altogether, is called plumage (PLOO-mij). Feathers may be for showing off, or not: Some species sport bright colors and beautiful patterns, while others are dressed for camouflage.
Often, bright coloration is seasonal. This can be really noticeable with ducks. Male Mallards, for example, have bright plumage during breeding season, but change their appearance drastically afterward by molting (shedding) into dull colors that resemble the females. (During this time, they may be flightless, or at least have a difficult time of it.) The American goldfinch is another example. In spring, the male molts into a handsome bright-yellow and black combination. In late summer, his body feathers molt into a dull coloration rather similar to that of the female.
Molting occurs for a couple of reasons: First, feathers wear out, especially those of birds who migrate. Second, breeding season calls for birds to put on their courtship plumage. Almost all birds have a complete molt at least once a year, when all their feathers are replaced. Some molts are partial, where only some feathers are replaced.
Coloration: Feathers are what gives birds their coloration. Two sources are involved: pigments and feather structure. Pigments are chemical compounds within the feather that absorb certain wavelengths of light, but reflect others away. What we perceive as a certain color is the reflected light wave. Black and shades of red and yellow are seen as reflected light. Other colors are from the feather structure itself. When light strikes them it refracts, like a diamond does, into scattered light. We see blue on a Blue Jay because of this refracted light when, in fact, Blue Jays are actually gray. If you find one of their feathers, you can dunk it in water or crush it to see for yourself.
Iridescent colors, like on the throat of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, are the result of feather structures, as well as films or air bubbles on the surface that cause reflected colors to cancel each other out.
Birds have color vision and many use their colors to catch the eye of a potential mate, but feather color does more than just that. Their colors provide camouflage. For example, many ground-dwelling birds are a dull color. Nestlings are always a dull color, too, so they can stay well hidden in their nest. Rock-dwelling birds are usually gray. With some species, the male is brightly colored while the female has dull coloration.
Digestive system
Birds use their bill to crush or break open seed shells. Bird's of prey use their sharp bill to tear food apart. But birds don't have teeth and don't chew their food. They don't swallow like other animals, either. They lack a soft palate. The soft palate is the soft but muscular tissue located at the roof of the mouth, toward the back. For other animals, including humans, the soft palate is necessary for swallowing. Birds compensate by tilting their head back to get food and water into their throat. This is most obvious at a birdbath, where you see them fill their bill with water and then tilt their head back. A bird's mouth produces a lot of saliva which helps to glue some foods into a ball for swallowing.
You've probably heard of a bird's "crop." It's a muscular pouch located at the end of the esophagus of some (but not all) birds. Here's how it comes into play: In order to avoid predators, birds feeding in the open often eat very fast so they can dash back to a safe place. If they eat more food than their stomach can hold, the extra stays in the crop. The crop serves as a chamber for storing and softening food until the food already in the stomach moves on through the rest of the digestive system. The crop is most highly developed in birds who eat seeds or vegetation. (In pigeons only, the crop produces a milk-like product that the female uses to feed her new hatchlings. Pigeons are the only animals other than mammals who do this and its production is controlled by the same hormone, prolactin.)
The crop leads to a two-chambered stomach. One chamber, the proventriculus, secretes stomach enzymes for breaking food down. Food passes from here into the other chamber, called the gizzard (ventriculus). The gizzard is very muscular and grinds up the food. You've probably eaten a chicken's gizzard and know just how tough it is. The gizzard basically takes the place of teeth and is necessary for breaking down tough seeds and fibrous vegetable matter into a digestible form. Some species of birds swallow small stones, which helps in the grinding process as they scrape against the food. As you might guess, birds who eat softer foods have weaker gizzards.
Birds of prey, like hawks and owls, eat the entire body of their prey, including meat, organs, bones, teeth, feathers, teeth and fur, sometimes swallowing it whole. Any leftover matter still in the gizzard after several hours is formed into a pellet and eventually expelled through their mouth.
The rest of the digestive tract is similar to mammals, except for the cloaca (klo-A-kuh) which lies at the end of the large intestine.The cloaca serves as a collecting chamber. All bodily waste products, as well as semen and eggs discharge through it. We've all seen birds poop (often where we don't want them to), but we won't see them urinate. This is because their body is very conservative with water. Instead of combining water with waste material to form urine, as mammals do, birds process it into a whitish powder or paste called uric acid. That's why bird poop is whitish.
The wings consist of many structures in common with humans, including a scapula, humerus, ulna and radius. The outer part of the wing is composed of modified hand bones. Birds are built for flying in more ways than just being equipped with wings. They have hollow bones that are lightweight, but strong, along with very strong pectoral muscles for flapping their wings. A high metabolic rate keeps their energy at high levels. They have a very efficient respiratory system that includes air sacs within their body and a strong heart.
Birds take to the air by taking a little jump and then pushing their wings downward. This compresses the air beneath the wings, while lowering the air pressure above them, giving them lift. They move forward by essentially "rowing" through the air: The wings are wide open to catch as much air as possible on the down stroke, but partly folded on the upstroke to reduce resistance. The wings can change shape during flight and the feathers can be expanded to control airflow.
Their tail is used like a rudder, much like an airplane's, to also provide control. Thermal air currents (warm air moving upwards) help birds to fly higher or to glide. There's a very nice animation of bird flight here. (You'll need Adobe Flash 8 or greater to view it, which you can download here.) Some large birds have to jump from a tree branch, a cliff or run several steps to gain some speed before leaping into the air.
Unless they're migrating, birds fly below 500 feet; to go higher makes a greater energy demand. Their typical speed is in the 15 mph range, although they fly faster when necessary. Ducks can fly at 60 mph and a Peregrine falcon can reach speeds of 100 mph. Migrating birds fly faster, as a general rule, at about 20 to 30 mph.
Songs and calls
There's a difference between a bird's "call" and his song. A call is generally a few simple notes used for non-sexual communication. Calls are used to express territory ownership, to warn of predators, keep track of one another, show aggression and distress. Many birds have several alarm calls, at least one of which warns of flying predators. Young birds call for food, migrating birds make calls to keep the flock together. Birds can distinguish the songs of individual friends and family from that of outsiders.
As for singing, nearly half of the birds in the world don't. All those who do belong to the order Passeriformes. Their songs are an additional means of communication, more complex and often very lovely, designed specifically to entice a desirable local hotty. As days grow longer with approaching spring, a series of hormonal reactions in their brain tells (mostly) males it's time to burst into song, and give it the best they've got. Usually done in early morning and late afternoon, they've pretty much stopped by the time nesting season is over.
Birds have a unique vocal organ, called a syrinx (SEAR-inks), located just where the trachea branches into each of the lungs. Half of the syrinx sits at the top of each bronchi, and each half is capable of producing sound waves as passing air vibrates them. Each side can produce its own sounds, giving birds the ability to produce a greater variety than humans can. Some birds produce rising notes with one side while simultaneously singing falling notes from the other side.
Others sing high notes from one side and low notes from the other. Some birds alternate sides, a note from one side, then the next from the other side. Birds learn to sing, it isn't inherited. In the same way human infants mimic adults and learn to form specific sounds, so do birds. They learn from adults and refine their songs over the course of about a year. If a Cardinal grew up listening only to chickadees, it would sing chickadee songs. Many birds sing only one or two songs, while others have quite a repertoire. Some wrens have over a hundred different songs. Mockingbirds, who are well-named, can sing over two hundred songs, many of them "stolen" tunes from other song birds. Mockingbirds aren't the only mimes. Starlings, crows, Mynahs and parrots are among many other species who mimic other birds, human voices and miscellaneous sounds.
You've probably noticed birds singing from a perch at the top of a tree. They commonly do this so their song will carry far and wide. Some birds sing while flying.
Body language
Birds communicate with each other and other animals in several ways: with sound, as we've already discussed, but also through coloration, posture and body movements. For example, birds may fluff their feathers in the presence of a predator to make themselves appear bigger and too tough to mess with. The Killdeer builds her nest on the ground and tries to lure predators away from it by acting as though she has a broken wing, drawing attention away from her eggs or nestlings.
Nests and cover
All birds lay eggs, but not all birds build a nest. Some lay their eggs directly on the ground or in a hole. The Burrowing Owl nests in the old holes of Prairie Dogs, ground squirrels or the like. Woodpeckers chisel a hole in a tree limb or trunk, a process that may take a couple of weeks. Nightjars lay their eggs directly on the ground. The White tern, a sea bird, lays her eggs on a bare limb. (Imagine trying to keep it there, warm and safe, for five weeks!) The Emperor penguin male incubates an egg by holding it between the top of his feet and his warm belly.
It's usually the female who does the nest-building, but males often help. Most birds build a new nest each time they breed, but a few use the same nest for years. Where the nest will be built varies, but always the goal is to camouflage it as well as possible for the safety of the eggs and babies. With some species, the female selects the site. With others the male does or both sexes do. Nest building gets better with practice.
Nesting materials may include grass and other vegetation, twigs, yarn, feathers, cobwebs, insect parts, flowers, cotton, hair, mud and even miscellaneous human-made items that catch a bird's fancy.
The number of eggs laid (called a clutch) varies. Mourning Doves, for instance, lay two. House wrens usually lay three. The Red-bellied Woodpecker usually lays four eggs. The Blue Jay lays up to seven. Mallards lay up to 13 eggs. Songbirds usually lay one egg a day, generally in the morning. Some larger birds lay them more erratically, like one every few days. Once all the eggs have been laid, incubation begins. The eggs must be kept warm at all times if they're to survive and the female sits on them around the clock, taking only short food breaks. With some species, males help by taking turns with the female. With others, the female incubates and the male stands guard over the nest when she leaves it to eat. Some males bring food to the female. Sandpiper males incubate the eggs and take care of the nestlings. The same is true of ostriches and some of the other large birds.
The body of a bird is so well insulated, why do some bother to migrate? They do it for food, to survive over the cold, barren months of winter. For birds who migrate long distances spring and fall, it's the length of days that tells them when to begin. Birds may migrate for other reasons, too. Sometimes their food sources dwindle, say during a drought, forcing them to move temporarily or permanently. Birds may also migrate in search of better nesting sites. Not all birds of a migrating species will migrate; some remain year-round in one general area. Birds who forage in flocks are less likely to migrate because groups are more likely to find food than one individual.
Just how migrating birds know where they're going is still undergoing research. But, it is known they have an inborn sense of direction, fostered by the earth's magnetic forces. They also have ample opportunity to learn from their parents. They use their eyesight and follow geographical landmarks. Some apparently use the sun or wind direction to help guide them.
Migrating birds fatten up ahead of time to help carry them through their journey and begin to form into flocks. They wait for the right weather conditions and up they go. Some fly at night, some by day (most songbirds fly at night). Migrating birds generally fly at heights between 1,500 and 6,000 feet. Some fly higher: Bar-headed geese have been recorded flying at more than 29,000 feet. Some birds fly incredibly long distances, too. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird, weighing only 1/8-ounce, makes a 600-mile, non-stop flight across the Gulf of Mexico between the Yucatan Peninsula and the southern U.S. coast twice a year. The Arctic tern migrates over 18,000 miles round trip between the Arctic and Antarctic every year. Not all birds are long-distance champs. Some only relocate a few miles further south in winter, just far enough to ensure a food supply. Migrating birds generally fly at 20 to 30 miles per hour.
Migration isn't without its hazards — huge hazards. Tall buildings, power lines, windmills, and automobiles are just some of the threats. Collisions with window glass alone are estimated to kill at least 98 million migrating birds every year. Some drown when they are overcome by exhaustion while flying over large bodies of water. All this, and predators to worry about, too.
Migrating birds may change their pattern. For example, some urban areas that always before expected their winter populations of Canada Geese to head north in the spring are hosting the same individuals all yearlong. This might be partially explained by global warming, but humans are also feeding the geese in winter. That and the proliferation of neighborhood ponds is providing these birds a resort-like atmosphere. Why bother to leave it?
U.S. birds generally fly one of four main routes. This is because of geographical constructions that either help or impede their progress, such as mountains, coastlines, waterways and deserts.
Backyard birdwatchers consider spring and fall migration to be best times of the year. In addition to the "regulars," they can look forward to watching many other species who stop to rest for a day or two on their way to somewhere else.
Birds live in all kinds of places: Mountains, forests (pine only, deciduous only or mixed), prairies, grasslands, farmland. Seasides or rocky, barren shores. Marshes, lakes, ponds, rivers. Some spend most of their time on open ocean. Or in deserts, where the Cactus Wren lives on, or may even nest within, cacti. Some are very urbanized, like our backyard birds, so willing to be watched by us. Some are just travelers, passing through on their way to other places; we may never spot them while they use our yards as way stations. Some are shy and will do their best to hide from humans in any habitat they occupy.
Food Sources
Depending on the species, birds eat seeds, nuts, fruit, nectar, insects, fish and other sea creatures, reptiles and amphibians, other birds, mammals, carrion. You name it, there's a species of bird who will eat it. Not in my tree! Woodpeckers that guard their stash.
Hormonal signals in the brain give males and females the itch to find a partner beginning in early spring. Males tune up their most beautiful arias in hopes of tickling the fancy of a lovely female. But that's not all.
They have their work cut out for them. Females are picky, they don't put up with just any old yokel. There's much at stake; they want partners who'll father handsome, hearty, smart offspring. Males know they must wear their most beautiful plumage and perform visual displays better than all the other males. Depending on the species, they might have to strut, jump up and down, inflate their chest, flap their wings or bow. Cranes perform elaborate dances for their females. Some males bring a gift of food. Others try to impress by building several nests for an intended to choose from.
Onceithas won his prize, it's time to get down to business. Oftentimes pairs show each other "tenderness" by touching bills, snuggling together or preening each other. Mating occurs any place the couple finds suitable — on the ground, in trees or shrubs or, as with some waterfowl, in water. Swifts and swallows mate in the air. Some birds mate for life, but most bond for only the breeding season or part of the season. With some species, pairs form long before the spring breeding season.
Mating: Birds don't have external sex organs, except for male waterfowl and the large flightless birds. Females may lay unfertilized eggs, but that, of course, won't result in offspring. So, here's how eggs get fertilized: The males produce sperm in their testes, just like all other animals, but they store it in their cloaca (plural, cloacae.) The male climbs onto the female's back, she moves her tail to one side and they briefly rub their cloacae together. You may have noticed birds mating, with the male forced to relinquish all dignity as he slips and slides and flaps his wings to keep from falling off the female, which he inevitably does, making it seem like a futile effort. But all it takes is a second or two of what's called the "cloacal kiss" for his sperm to transfer to the female.
The sperm swim up a tube in the female called the oviduct, where they penetrate the yellow yolk of the eggs that are moving down from her ovaries. From there, the fertilized egg continues slowly down the oviduct. During its journey, the yolk, which is a soup of nutrient-rich food for the developing chick, becomes surrounded by egg white. This is a protective material made of albumen, a protein. The eggshell is made mostly of calcium carbonate and develops over a period of about 20 hours. There's much variability in eggs, such as: The amount of yolk varies, as does the thickness of the shell and its color. Birds who lay their eggs in visible locations, such as ground-dwelling birds, have cryptically colored eggs to camouflage them, but some birds (like chickens, for instance) lay all-white eggs.
Incubation: The incubation period of most passerine birds is 12 to 14 days. The young of most ground-feeding birds are covered with down when they hatch. As soon as they dry off they start following their parents around and feeding on their own. They are referred to as precocial (pre-KO-shul). Birds who nest in trees or a hole have a shorter incubation period and the hatchlings are blind and naked. The parents feed them until they're fully feathered and can fend for themselves. They're called altricial (al-TRISH-ul) species.
Developing baby birds initially get oxygen through membranes inside the egg that channel air from pores in the shell to their body. When babies are ready to hatch, they start breathing with their lungs for the first time. This means they need an air supply while they undertake the laborious task of chiseling their way out of the shell. There just happens to be an air pocket waiting for them at the round end of the egg, behind a membrane. They break a hole into it. (This air chamber is the hollow spot we see when we peel a hard-boiled egg.) Now they must break their way out of the shell before they run out of air. With the aid of a specialized, strong muscle on the back of their neck and a sharp, bony bump on the tip of their upper bill, called the "egg tooth," they make their strenuous, time-consuming escape. It takes a long time and the parents seldom help. If a baby can't make it out, he'll die. Once out, the tooth later drops off and the muscle shrinks.
Altricial parents carry high-protein foods, nuts and insects, in their bill for their babies, both while they're still in the nest and for several days after. It's a busy time for the parents (or parent, as the females of some species raise their young alone). They must feed themselves and two or more chicks several times a day. Babies leave the nest (fledge) usually in two or three weeks, when their feathers and wing bones have grown a sufficient length for flight. Often, though, they hop out of the nest before they're quite ready.
You might see them hopping around on the ground in a fluffy coat of camouflage-colored feathers. Their anxious parents are nearby; even if you don't see them, they see you. Some parents issue a stern warning to leave their fledglings alone by scolding, dive-bombing or pecking at us. (By the way, unless you're certain a fledgling is abandoned, it's best to leave it alone. An exception would be to gently and quickly move it under the nearest shrub for protection from predators, if you've found one fully exposed in the yard.) Proper rescue, care for injured, orphaned wildlife
The fledglings will follow their parents around, mouths wide open, wings fluttering madly, in a pitiful, begging pose. "Feed me, feed me, like you've always done before." The parents do just that for several days while their offspring learn the ropes — how to find food, what to eat, what a predator looks like and techniques for survival. Eventually, sometimes after quite a long time, their parents begin to ignore them or even chase them away when they beg.
Life span
Birds live a long time if they survive predation. The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center has records of banded wild birds who've later been caught again, and they've been able to track the minimum age of numerous species from the original date on the bands. (The system isn't perfect because it's usually not certain just how old a bird was before it was caught and banded — and he's always at least a little older than the date on the band.) You can see their list right here. There's a Common Grackle listed at 22 years, 11 months, a 15-year-old Northern Cardinal and a 17-year-old Gray Catbird, among many other perching birds. A Whistling Swan is listed at over 30 years. The champ is a Laysan Albatross aged 50 years, 8 months.
On the ground or in trees, birds are prey for any carnivore who can catch them. In nests, the babies are prey for other birds, such as Blue Jays, as well as squirrels, raccoons and others. Bird eggs are savored as food by snakes and others. Sometimes the eggs are deliberately broken by territorial birds or tossed out of the nest by Brown-head Cowbirds. Birds are also prey while flying, targeted by birds of prey and hunters. Each year, millions of birds die during migration, from collisions with window glass, skyscrapers, towers, electric lines and wind turbines. Collisions with cars kills millions more.
*Seven states have named the Northern Cardinal as their state bird. That's more than any other species.
** Source: 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. Conducted by The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it's the most comprehensive survey in the U.S. regarding outdoor activities. Published every five years. The survey counts people 16 years of age and older.


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I have an interest in a guy who I have been friends with for about 4 months. We get along very well, talk almost every day, laugh and can be ourselves. His girlfriend broke up with him a year ago, and he is still in love with her. I have given him a lot of advice on her and was there when he cried because he missed her.
I like him very much and I can see myself dating him. He is in no position to be dating and he isn't interested in it because this girl destroyed him. I know for a fact that he really likes me and has feelings (our mutual friend told me this and showed me a convo they had about me).
I made a HORRIBLE mistake by telling him I liked him too, and would date him if he ever approached me. I think it was a mistake because now he knows how I really feel and it scares me. He hasn't rejected me and out friendship is still the same. I told him I will not do anything to make him uncomfortable, and I don't expect anything to happen unless he initiates it.
But, I am wondering now if I might be wasting my time. It has been a year and he still really loves his ex. I think of him when I am with another guy because I wish the person was him.
I have no idea what to do. I want to turn the tables so he focuses on me and forgets her. Please HELP ME! Thank you.
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I know that this must be hard for you but the only way for him to really move on is if he starts dating other people. It will probably be a mistake if he starts dating you right away because for him it will most likely be a rebound relationship (year it's been a year but he really doesn't sounds like he is over her).
There is not much you can do about it because it is up to him to make a move now. He can either try to win her back or move on but doing nothing and whining about the past is a complete waste of time. You are not responsible for his happiness but you can help him in anyway you can (just don't sacrifice your own happiness over this).
Telling him how you felt wasn't a mistake in my opinion because now at least he knows how you feel about him so whatever may come next, you will at least know that he made his choice knowing everything at stakes. As for how to turn the tables, maybe you can try being a little more aggressive: flirt with him, try getting a little physical with him. I know you might not feel comfortable with this judging by what you wrote but since he admitted liking you but does nothing but play the wounded puppy card on you, this is the fastest way to get things moving.
Just keep in my what I said about it being just a rebound thing for him.
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After the shock of the distance from the airport, the hotel was a welcome sight. When the driver turned off on to gravel roads, we were a little worried, but the hotel was great. The gravel roads needn't have worried us it appears to be the norm in El Calafate. We were given a large room on the corner which was excellent. The staff were extremely helpful in arranging tours to the glaciers and recommendations for downtown.
Downtown is about 15 minutes walk from the hotel which is annoying when it is raining, but pleasant enough normally. The downtown area has lots of shops, restaurants, etc and it is very safe to walk around at night. (Take a flashlight if you intend to walk home from the town at night).
Breakfast is buffet and perfectly adequate. On day trips, a "boxed lunch" can be provided - at a price which are OK. On the glacier boats, it is advisable to take one of these, but not necessary for the trip to Perito Moreno glacier as there are facilities there.
The local parrilla (recommended by hotel) was excellent and only a short walk from the hotel although free shuttle bus is available).
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The IRS describes a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan as a retirement plan in which the employee can make contributions from his or her paycheck either before or after tax, depending on the options offered in the plan. The contributions go into a 401(k) account, with the employee often choosing the investments based on options provided under the plan. In some plans, the employer also makes contributions such as matching the employee's contributions up to a certain percentage. The most common employer matching contribution is 50 cents for the first 6% saved by the employee.
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This was really good. My kids loved it! I used a white cake mix instead of chocolate. I did not have chocolate milk so, I used regular milk and two heaping tablespoons of chocolate hot fudge (ice cream topping). Also noted that it took about 26 minutes to cook...a little longer than stated in the recipe.
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- Bake 17 to 21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm or cool. Store tightly covered at room temperature.


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It's been a couple of months since my Asia trip HERE but I'm still yearning for
their boiling hot bowl of ramen noodles even as the heat is rising in Cali. Call it the curse of the perpetual Asian palate that forces me to pack Cup o'noodles during most vacations so I'm not cranky without a taste of familiar umami. MmmmMMmmmm...
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Phoenix Island
by John Dixon
Book Summary
Carl Freeman is a 16-year-old boy who has bounced from foster home to foster home and has been arrested quite a bit in his life for only one reason: he beats up bullies when they pick on weaker kids. He is a boxer, so when he beats up kids, they usually get really hurt, and he ends up before a judge.
The last judge he stands before ends up not sending him to jail or letting him go, but rather he sends him to Phoenix Island, which is a sort of "teen boot camp." The boot camp is run by cruel drill sergeants, who not only stand by when teens are getting beat up or victimized, but are often the ones doing it.
Carl realizes something is off with this island, and does what he can to survive and play the game. There are very exciting "fight" scenes, but with a budding love interest thrown in as well.
They can shoot me through the bars of this sweatbox or hang me from the flagpole or throw me to the sharks, but they cannot make me cry or beg. I will not show them weakness. I will stay strong. If they kill me, they will remember my strength; I will force them to live with the memory of my strength forever.
And if I live, I will escape from Phoenix Island, and I will tell the world. I will bring these people down.
Why I liked this book. . .
Phoenix Island intrigued me on a few levels. The main character Carl Freeman is very likeable, but is also really tough and respectable. I enjoyed the fight scenes and the premise in general intrigued me the entire time. I read the book in a weekend because I wanted to know what would happen next. It's shocking how cruel humans can be to one another, but it's also heart-warming to know there are still people out there who stand up for the "little guy" and who stay true to their own convictions.
"You could describe Phoenix Island as Lord of the Flies meets Wolverine and Cool Hand Luke. But at the racing heart of this compelling, action-packed novel is something too rare in modern fiction: a tribute to the indomitable human spirit that challenges the mob and chooses values over expediency. Read it."
—F. Paul Wilson, creator of Repairman Jack
Clip from Lord of the Flies that shows how evil children can become when left alone or encouraged by others, which is also what happens in the novel.
This quote from Wolverine reminds me of how Carl felt at times in his life. However, on Phoenix Island he embraces who he is and uses this to fight for his friends and for what he believes in.
Clip from Cool Hand Luke starring Paul Newman that shows the cruelty of a security guard at a jail, which is very similiar to the cruel behavior of the drill sergeants in the novel. Plus, this is an iconic clip from an iconic film that you should all know.


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Short and tall (so tall!) story by Cristian Marmo.
Heartbreaking short story by Bianca Bertazzi.
This week short story by Andrea Siviero, published by our mother ship.
Running a business with boobs: the things I never say
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I respect penises and trans folk. I also respect my own sense of humor enough not to make rash edits to this article, which I hope you can respect.
How four international news outlets are creating truly digitally native content (and making money off it)
Very very interesting solutions. I dig in particularly El País, the last one.
These high school journalists investigated a new principal's credentials. Days later, she resigned.
What an incredible story.
"Everybody kept telling them, 'stop poking your nose where it doesn't belong,'" newspaper adviser Emily Smith told The Post. But with the encouragement of the superintendent, the students persisted.
Wonderful short story by Miguel Ángel Torres Vitolas
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There's a girl I see every week at swing dancing, and I've been giving her and her female friend rides to another university on Mondays for more dancing. We've spent a fair amount of time together dancing, but always in a group. The other day (Thursday) I asked her if I could "buy [her] dinner" before salsa dancing that night. She said no, but suggested Sunday evening before swing instead. That evening she showed up a salsa with a guy who I didn't know but turns out to go to the same university as me. They didn't do anything or act in a way that made me think they were a couple, but the timing made me think maybe she was trying to discourage my advances. We danced a few times that night as we normally would. On the way out that night she said "see you Sunday" and might have winked. I'm afraid she might bring her female friend on Sunday and try to make our dinner a non-date. I specifically tried to be clear and make sure she understood it was a date when I asked her. I'm not afraid of rejection, I just want a yes or no answer so I don't waste time chasing something I can't have. Because I only asked her Thursday morning, she might have already had plans to hang out with that guy that Thursday night. So I have two questions:
Do you think she intentionally brought that guy in order to make me back off without having to plainly tell me?
How can I prevent her from bringing her female friend to dinner on Sunday before swing?
I'm leaning towards just straight up asking her, but I don't want to come across as insecure because I saw her with another guy. I also don't want to be a jerk to her friend because I'm friends with her as well, I just don't have a thing for her because she's already taken.
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Whilst I can totally understand your concerns, I think you might be looking into things too much. I think that if she didn't want to go on a date with you she would have said "no" and not suggested another time.
Wait until Sunday and see how it goes. I sincerely doubt she will bring anyone along. I can understand why you're confused but I don't think there is a problem. Don't ask, it might make her think you're a little paranoid and frighten her away.10|10|0


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Softron Media Services Announces MovieRecorder 2.0Mac Based Capture Application Supports Single File Reference Movies for Edit-During-Ingest (September 03, 2009)
MovieRecorder 2.0 is a Macintosh based multi-format, multiple input acquisition application that digitizes video into self-contained QuickTime reference movies that can be used to edit-during-ingest. (Previous versions of MovieRecorder recorded separate audio and video files when capturing reference movies.) MovieRecorder 2.0 supports multiple SD and HD formats, either compressed or uncompressed. It allows video clips being captured to be stored to multiple locations simultaneously. Ingests can be scheduled over time or can be manually triggered. When capturing from multiple video inputs using multiple video cards on either the same or on different workstations, ingests can be monitored and controlled using MovieRecorder Control which is available to all users at no additional charge.
MovieRecorder 2.0 is simpler to set up than its predecessor. It overcomes previous AFP server limitations of file size. It uses dynamic memory buffering which is less memory intensive when compressing incoming video streams. MovieRecorder 2.0's self-contained QuickTime reference movies can be used with applications such as Softron's OnTheAir Video as well as third party applications such as Apple's Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Server.
MovieRecorder 2.0's Pro option now allows the capture of proxy clips. These proxy clips are low bit rate versions of the actual material, significantly smaller in size and can be edited in Final Cut Pro. Editing on a proxy file is ideal for use on notebook computers or over local area networks. It also accelerates the rendering process and enables more real time editing. Edit-while-ingest also works with proxy files, which means that you can start editing in Final Cut Pro on your laptop on a Local Area Network, while it's capturing. Later, work can be finalized on a higher-end computer connected to an Xsan with High-Res files. The Pro option also allows capture of metadata, the customization of metadata keys, and the batch capture from tape decks.
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CONOVER, N.C. -- Dana Quigley shot a season-best 8-under 64
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"I was just amazed at how good the course was, just incredible
the shape it was in with all the rain," Roberts said. "I only had
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Quigley and Roberts both finished the rain-delayed first round,
which was completed Saturday morning, at 68. But Quigley moved
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"I just stuffed a lot of shots close that normally would run
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confident when I know that ball is gonna stop."
Roberts had a chance to tie Quigley on the par-5 18th hole, but
he pulled his second shot into the gallery and was forced to take a
drop, then missed a 6-foot birdie putt.
"I left some out there -- I could've birdied every hole on the
front nine, and I didn't hit the ball as well on the back nine,"
Roberts said. "We'll see what happens on Sunday."
Craig Stadler, the 2003 winner, shot a 67 to join John Bland
(68), Tom Wargo (66) and Wayne Levi (72) at 7 under. Defending
tournament champion Doug Tewell, who held the clubhouse lead at 2
under when play was suspended Friday, shot a 72 Saturday for a
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Canadian Prime Minister Needs A Good Domain Name Lawyer?
Upon checking it on Friday morning however, I saw that it is currently just pointed to a standard PPC page. The story also points out that StephenHarper.org is a lampoon web site about the Canadian Prime Minister.
As a domain name dispute lawyer, I would say that the .org domain name is probably beyond the reach of Stephen Harper, assuming he would even be interested in going after it, since it is likely a non-commercial and fair use, e.g. for the purposes of review, critiscism, and commentary, as understood by the UDRP and by trademark law. The .com however, could theoretically be caught by the ICANN UDRP, if the PM brought a case to WIPO or the NAF, for example, if he was able to provide "trademark rights" in his name, and showed that the registrant had "no legitimate interest" in the domain name, and registered it and used it in "bad faith".
In this Jay Leno case reported by the Calgary Herald, one can see a summary of the WIPO's analysis of the UDRP provisions regarding personal names and common law trademark rights. The actual ICANN UDRP WIPO domain name dispute case can be read here.
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Or he could simply buy it from me for a grand, but bloody lawyers never advice this to clients because they could not chagre their gajillions on fees.
- October 2, 2009 at 11:55 AM
- Zak Muscovitch said...
Interesting...This comment sounds like it may have been by the domain registrant. He is right though in a sense; it would be adviseable in most circumstances for a lawyer to advise his or her client to pay a mere $1000 in order to get a domain name, rather than proceed with expensive proceedings. For the record, I have never charges a gajillion in fees to anybody. I normally cap fees at a badjillion.
- October 2, 2009 at 4:36 PM
- Zak Muscovitch said...
And another point...I question whether a sitting politician, even a prime minister, could have common law trademarks in his personal name, when it has rarely if ever, been used commercially, as a trademark; even a common law trademark, must have been used commercialy to be considered a trademark....But then there is the issue of whether "personality rights" exist in Canada, and how they would apply if they do...
- October 2, 2009 at 4:38 PM
- Dan Cera said...
While the PM may have done little politically to satisfy the needs of Canadians I personally believe he has done just enought to establish common law rights in his name and opine that he would be successful in an attempt to recover the .com version of his in a UDRP proceeding or in any another dispute resolution forum
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It's been a rollercoaster couple of weeks for Danny Kent. The ex-world champion walked away from Kiefer Racing's Moto2 outfit before the third race of the season in Austin and now finds himself competing aboard Aki Ajo's Red Bull KTM Moto3 team for a wildcard appearance at Le Mans.
Speaking to Crash.net on Thursday, Kent explained his reasoning for leaving Stefan Kiefer's team, and admitted "it got to the stage I just didn't want to ride anymore." The Englishman also touched on his recent one-day test at Jerez aboard Ajo's KTM and his hopes for the rest of this year.
It's been a rollercoaster month for you.
Danny Kent:
Yeah, it has. I got speaking to Aki already in Austin. Initially I asked him about the chances of riding Brad's [Binder] bike until he was back from the injury with the arm. He said he would see what he could do. He knew it would be difficult because Ricky [Cardus] is the contracted test rider for KTM so it finally came back that it wouldn't have been possible. KTM mentioned to Aki about me riding a third bike here. We sat down and at the end of the day the best thing is to be on the bike. We'll take the ride. It's good that I know I'm coming to a team that has the chance to win races. That's all that I want. I just want to enjoy racing again.
Has it been a while since you felt as though you were enjoying racing?
Danny Kent:
Yeah. Already some races last year... Especially, I spent a lot of money in the winter. I did everything Stefan [Kiefer] asked me to do. That was to be in Germany for three and a half weeks. I listened to him and paid four and a half thousand Euros for a three week intensive training course. Four and a half thousand Euros is a lot of money for anyone, especially for three and a half weeks of training. I did it. I'm a little bit frustrated because the bike had a lot of potential and I told him that. You know, even Domi [Aegerter] is showing that the bike has a lot of potential. That wasn't the reason why I left the team.
The reason was there were too many mistakes which kept constantly reoccurring. A lot of people said to me that I should have waited longer. It was only three races into the year. But the problem is, yeah, it was only three races into this year but I did 18 races last year. A lot of them races there was the same mistakes. It's been building up over a long time. When we're out there risking our lives and these mistakes kept occurring I lost confidence in my side of the team. A lot of people were saying, 'Danny is making excuses because Domi's doing this.' But the truth was Domi's side weren't making mistakes. He felt safe with the bike. Already this year there were a lot of mistakes that the team made during practice when I was down in not a good position.
People at home weren't hearing half of the problems that were going on inside the box. Because of contractual reasons you can't go out to the media and say it was this or that. It's normal. If I was back at home and I hadn't heard all the things from inside the box I would automatically go to the rider and say he was riding s**t. But in a lot of the cases I don't want to blame everything on Stefan. I don't want to blame it all on the team because nobody's perfect. I'm certainly not perfect. But when you're out there risking your life you need confidence in the people that are putting the bike together. When so many problems were occurring, I lost confidence and motivation. I went to races and sometimes didn't even want to be there. When we're out there racing at those speeds, you need to be enjoying it. It got to the stage where I wasn't enjoying it and I just didn't want to ride any more.
The way I was looking at it was, if I carried on doing what I was doing there, for the year after, 2018, it was going to be very difficult to find a ride. I've taken a big risk by leaving the team, but as I said, I wasn't happy there. I think, personally, that if during this year if I get the chance, maybe if there's an injured rider, I know I can be fast. You've seen this year with Miguel.
Already being in Le Mans for a couple of days and seeing the amount of work the Moto2 side [at KTM Ajo] do compared to what we did, and how much experience the team and Red Bull have here compared to what we had in that team... Instead of asking questions and questioning yourself, wondering whether it was right or wrong, they have the experience. Miguel has the experience this year. The team can tell him, 'That's good. That's not good. That's bad. That's very bad.' They can tell him what to do and what to work on. Sometimes I felt like we were going round in circles. After a while you start to doubt yourself. It all got too much for me and I thought that, for my career, maybe it wasn't the best thing to do because now I'm left without a ride. But I think long-term for next year it's probably going to be the best thing I've done.
I heard through the grapevine that you didn't have on-track support from Suter at the flyaway races in Argentina and Austin. Did this also influence your decision?
Danny Kent:
I was told that Suter was going to be at every track. It was thrown at my face that Kalex was not there [either]. My argument was that Kalex are winning every race and have been for the last three years. They can afford to not go to one race here or there because they know what the package is. We were on a new bike and I thought they would be there to maybe... I'm not saying that the results would have been much better if they had been there. But it would been nice to have had an extra opinion [from someone from Suter] that had built the bike. Personally I feel the bike has a lot of potential. Domi is showing that. He was on the front row in Jerez. He had a good race at the Circuit of the Americas. My reasoning for leaving the team was a lot of problems kept reoccurring. I don't want to be a fool and list all the problems but I'm sure that if another rider was in my situation where these problems kept happening, a lot of them would have done the same.
Obviously I took a big risk but in all honesty once I did it I felt so much more relieved when I pulled away from them. I just wasn't happy. Luckily Aki gave me this opportunity to make a test in Jerez and to make this wildcard. The test that we did, I was only able to do 48 laps and finally it was really positive, considering I hadn't ridden a Moto3 [bike] in a year and a half. I haven't ridden a KTM since 2014. The day went really well. I'm looking forward to this weekend.
Your last Moto3 experience was aboard a Honda. How did the '17 KTM compare?
Danny Kent:
They both have their strengths and weaknesses. The engine I tested for KTM is really strong. The difference I felt from the two bikes was mainly in the fast corners. With the Honda I was able to carry a bit more corner speed. But like I said, with the two bikes there are two different riding styles. When it comes to lap times they are very similar. You just have to ride the bikes in two different ways. With the KTM you have to brake very late, turn the bike and go. With the Honda you can maybe brake a little earlier and carry the corner speed. Like you saw in Jerez, there were KTMs and Hondas fighting for the victory. The bike and team is a package that can win races. Brad showed it last year, how strong he was with the bike. Each year there is development, but there is not so much development that Brad could do what he did last year as the results from this year have shown.
Is there a chance we could see you riding for Aki's team at Mugello?
Danny Kent:
I'm not 100 percent sure of the rules. What made it easier is there was no French wild-cards so there was a space free. For Mugello I think someone from the CIV championship will want to make a wild-card. At the moment, as far as I know it's just the test and here. You never know. If you go out and have a great weekend it could open some doors. At the moment, as far as I know, it's just for this weekend.
I heard Pit Beirer (KTM Motorsports Director) was the person behind asking you to try the Moto3 bike. It must be nice to know the head of KTM still has faith in your abilities.
Danny Kent:
Exactly. I think it was Pit's idea. It's nice that the boss of a big brand still has belief in me. We've worked with each other in the past. I've won races with them. I just want to say thanks to KTM, especially to Aki and to Red Bull for giving me this opportunity. It's not easy and I know it's a lot of money spent.
After the test in Jerez, can you set yourself any targets for this weekend?
Danny Kent:
I still need a bit more time on the bike. I've always gelled with Moto3. I don't want to set myself any targets. I'd love to go out there and win the race but 2015 was a completely different year to now. In Jerez, even the race time compared to my time from 2015 was six seconds slower. I looked at the time from Argentina and that was eight seconds slower [than 2015]. It's a different year. I need to get used to Moto3 again but I'll take it session-by-session and after qualifying I'll set myself a target for the race.


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