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Boston Massacre, Modern Style Artillery Barrages and Instant PTSD

From a Combat survivor, this is it...

(PORTLAND, OR) - About a million or more military Combat Veterans have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Whether they were able to watch the carnage of this recent Boston massacre is improbable.

For me, it brings back my WWII crossing of the Rhine River when about 150 members of my battalion were ravaged and many killed by artillery and every other kind of weapon the Germans had.

VIDEO: Explosive Blast at Finish Line of Boston Marathon

It happened at the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel.

(BOSTON) - It is described as pure mayhem. TV cameras from FOX News are showing the aftermath of two apparent bomb blasts at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Witnesses reported hearing two separate blasts, many people were in the area of the blast, there are no casualty numbers at this point.

Big Wave Season Wrap Up, XXL Biggest Wave Entry and Upcoming Hip Surgery

Includes the XXL entry photo shot by Bryn Forbes and my GoPro Hero 2 footage that was shot from a board mount of that ride.

(GIG HARBOR) - I would like to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support during my big wave adventures.

For over 13 years now, most of you have been following and or supporting me in some way, shape or form.

Fitness and the Value of Everyday Activities

From a fitness perspective, shoveling is one way to increase physical activity.

(NIAGRA FALLS) - After experiencing the Snow Storm of 2013 I realized the importance of fitness in relation to everyday activities as well as the value of everyday activities in relation to fitness.

Family Launches the Mark Bosworth Fund at 2013 Cycle Oregon Kickoff Party

There's a $10,000 reward for information that leads to finding Mark.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Family and friends of Mark Bosworth will launch a fund in his name to send fellow cyclists to Cycle Oregon, a yearly event near and dear to Mark's heart. The Mark Bosworth Fund will sponsor a first-time rider in Cycle Oregon each year. Nearly half of this year's fundraising goal of $30,000 has already been raised.

The Mark Bosworth Fund will sponsor a first-time rider in Cycle Oregon each year. The fundraising goal is $30,000 for this year, with nearly half of that already raised. The money will cover the fee for the week-long Cycle Oregon ride, including meals and the tent and porter fee. The application process for candidates, fundraising efforts and a new website.

GoPro Big-Wave Addicts
Episode 4 - Pacific Northwest Crew in Full Force

Featured riders include: Ollie Richardson, Dan Hasselschwert, Mark Builder, Tim Henton, Keith Galbraith and Eric Akiskalian

(GIG HARBOR) - The Pacific Northwest crew had been watching this storm develop under Japan for about 10 days and it was really geared up to send some monster surf their way.

Veteran big-wave riders and 2011 Billabong XXL Nominee Eric Akiskalian and his tow partner Keith Galbraith were thinking this was going to be the swell where they could once again ride waves in the 60'-65' range...

Open letter to Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Showing off the deceased’s picture in the stadium will surely destroy the spirit of the popular sport that is supposed to promote and strengthen African brother and sisterhood.

(UGANDA) - I don’t know whether CAF has a regulation that prohibits making a political statement during African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football matches. I know it’s not allowed making a political statement in Olympics.

Only a Handful of Brave Souls Will Ever Ride a Wave Like This

2013 is off to a great start for our resident big wave rider, Eric Akiskalian.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - It doesn't take a lot of convincing. Only the tiniest fraction of a percent of human beings ride gigantic waves.

What Waterfront Sportsman is all About

Waterfront Sportsman is pursuing TARP Funds to put people to work through the support of the VA,NC, SC, & Tenn.

(RALEIGH, NC) - Water quality, environmental justice and putting unemployed people to work in the areas with the Greatest Needs.

Miss USA Nana Meriweather: as Athletic and Smart as She is Gorgeous

The 27-year-old UCLA grad is also an NCAA volleyball star.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Nana Meriweather has nearly everything going for her.

She’s as pretty as the day is long, as smart as she wants to be, and among one of the most athletic young women in the country.