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You would think, at the very least, the guy who has benefited most from this confounding contraption could at least blow a little sunshine in the final, fateful hours.
"When we look back at it," says Alabama coach Nick Saban, "we're going to see that it probably wasn't all that bad."
There you have it, everyone. Even on its farewell tour, the BCS can't get a break.
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For 15 years we've complained. For 15 years it hasn't been good enough. For 15 years the blasted thing never gave us what we needed, and always left us wanting more.
Meanwhile, Ohio State beat Miami in double overtime. Auburn won on the last play of the game. Vince Young gave us the single greatest performance in the history of the sport.
And Nick Saban got not one, not two, but three gifts from the series ranking system no one understands -- and just about everyone despises. It's almost fitting, really: The one coach who has dominated the sport over the last decade is the defining example of all that is so imperfectly perfect with the system. Who really knows if Saban's teams in 2003, 2011 and 2012 should have played for it all?
All he knows, and all he cares about, is his team seized opportunity and played its best game of the season.
In 2009, Saban didn't have to worry about polls or rankings or systems after the Tide went undefeated. But in 2003, his one-loss LSU team was chosen ahead of one-loss USC, then played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl and suffocated the Sooners. In 2011, Saban's one-loss Alabama team was chosen over one-loss Oklahoma State and responded by shutting out unbeaten LSU. Last year, the one-loss Tide were chosen ahead of one-loss Oregon and humiliated unbeaten Notre Dame.
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The best part of those three BCS gifts: All three of Saban's teams lost at home during the season -- and still were awarded a spot in the championship game. And there's the rub.
No one has -- and no one ever will -- understood the inner workings of the series formula. Even those within the BCS walls don't dare speak of it.
"All that matters is we were voted in," says Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron.
There's the entry point for every critic, every cynic, every mouth with a soapbox to proclaim -- beyond the shadow of a doubt -- that the BCS is evil. The BCS made the rich fat and happy and left the poor begging for scraps.
The BCS ruined the postseason by clearly establishing one elite game and therefore diluting the rest. The BCS left schools scrambling to sell tickets. The BCS motivated one bowl director to abuse his power, and it was the impetus for conference realignment and the changing landscape of college sports.
And on and on and on.
Yet there's one teeny-weeny problem: facts. Lost amid this nonsensical BCS Boogeyman narrative is the reality that the BCS is only what the voters make of it. And the new college football postseason beginning in 2014-2015 will only be what the new selection committee makes of it.
The poll voters and makers -- the coaches poll, the Harris Poll and the computer polls -- set the parameters of the controversial system. You want to blame someone for the little guy getting shut out? Blame the voter in Waterloo, Iowa.
Want to blame someone for Alabama getting back-to-back mulligans? Blame your coaches or those computer geeks who do their best to convince you they have this magical "formula" -- when all they really have is another opinion poll.
Look, college football has never been bigger. The popularity of the game has exploded in the 15 years under the BCS.
The BCS didn't minimize other bowls -- it grew the bowl tree. In 1997, the year before the BCS began, there were 20 bowl games. Last year, there were 35.
In 1997, the major bowls paid out an average of almost $9 million per team (not factoring in how the money gets split up among conference members). Last year, the average was almost $17 million -- and included a payout to non-BCS Northern Illinois, which never would have had a chance to play in the Orange Bowl in the old system.
How in the world can the BCS be seen as anything but wildly successful?
"Because that would make too much sense," quips Texas coach Mack Brown.
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Barcelona, SpainAdvances in Computational Biology Conference 2019 https://www.iscb.org/advcompbio2019 https://tess.elixir-europe.org/events/advances-in-computational-biology-conference-2019 The first **Advances in Computational Biology conference – _Fostering collaboration among women scientists_** will bring together researchers working on systems biology, omics technologies, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing with applications to biology from both the public and private sectors. One of the main purposes of the conference is to **visualize and promote the research done by women scientists** and for this reason, all presenters will be women, although the conference is open to everyone. We want to create a space to foster collaborations between scientists, providing an excellent opportunity to share ideas and build research networks. Topics included: - **Learning from Biological Sequences**: population genomics, evolutionary genomics, systems biology, transcriptomics, sequence analysis - **When Computational Biology meets Medicine**: biomedical applications, mutational landscapes, clinical genomics - **Machines Speeding up Research**: high performance computing, machine learning in the life sciences, imaging data analysis, dynamic simulations and algorithm development Key dates: - Open registration: May 6th, 2019 - Abstract submission opens: May 6th, 2019 - **Abstract submission deadline: July 1st, 2019** - Early bird registration deadline: September 15th, 2019 - Registration deadline: November 1st, 2019 - AdvCompBio Conference: November 28th - 29th, 2019 The programme will include poster and oral presentations, as well as keynotes from leading scientists in the computational biology and high-performance computing fields. The keynote speakers of the conference are: **Christine Orengo**, group leader of Orengo Group at University College London, **Natasa Przulj**, group leader of the Life Sciences – Integrative Computational Network Biology at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and **Marie-Christine Sawley**, director of the Exascale Lab at Intel. The confirmed chairs of the conference are: **Alison Kennedy**, director of the STFC Hartree Centre, **Janet Kelso**, group leader of the Minerva Research Group for Bioinformatics at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, and **Nuria Lopez-Bigas**, leader of the Biomedical Genomics Research Group at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona. Furthermore, the participants will have the opportunity to interact personally with female leaders in the fields of IT, academic research and politics that support the conference. The conference is organised by the Bioinfo4Women programme from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) with the collaboration of IMIM-UPF Research Programme on Biomedical Informatics (GRIB), the Spanish National Bioinformatics Institute (INB/ELIXIR-ES) and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). It is an affiliate conference of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB). 2019-11-28 09:00:00 UTC 2019-11-29 17:00:00 UTC La Pedrera, 92, Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain La Pedrera, 92, Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona Barcelona Spain Imaging Machine learning Computational biology Computer science Biomedical science Sequence analysis Transcriptomics Evolutionary biology Population genomics Omics Systems biology Bioinformatics [] [] ResearchersPhD studentsPostdoctoral studentsComputer scienceComputational biologistsbioinformaticians meetings_and_conferences [] HPCBioinformaticsComputational BiologyArtificial IntelligenceGenomicsTranscriptomicsSystems biologyPopulation GenomicsEvolutinary genomicsSequence Analysisbiomedical applicationsmutational landscapesclinical genomicsImagingdynamic simulationsalgorithmsmachine learning
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Fifty‐three elementary schools in the District of Columbia take part in the federal government's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, a recently ramped‐up federal initiative that dishes out millions to local schools to get them to use raw produce as snacks. According to the Washington Examiner, it was by inadvertence that students at Turner Elementary School were given raw green onions (scallions) as a snack the other day when they were supposed to be given zucchini slices instead. Children were observed making "yuck" faces before throwing the offerings in the trash or, in some cases, resourcefully tucking them into their bags to take home for their parents to cook.
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On a less tear‐inducing note, the school board in the town of Darien, Conn. has unanimously voted to pull out of the federal school lunch program. Finance director Richard Huot cited current and forthcoming federal mandates that, among other things, ban chocolate milk, discourage reliance on refillable sports water bottles, and require schools to push salads in preference to longtime favorites such as fruit. The regulations also drive up labor costs, Huot said, and make the lunch program more complex to run generally. "The children in this town are savvy consumers," Huot said. "You put a lousy product on the table; they are not going to buy it."
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When Egyptian captain Radames (Jared Zirilli) captures the beautiful Nubian princess Aida (Stephanie Umoh), the two fall in love despite the war between their countries, and are forced to choose between their political duties and their affections for each other. Elton John and Tim Rice adapt Verdi's classic opera Aida through the lens of a late '90s Disney animated feature, candy-coating the tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers with family-friendly pop-rock that occasionally detracts from the emotional life of the story. Yet despite the musical's problems, Jim Corti directs a sharp production with a cast of strong singers and dancers that perform the material cleanly, but could use some more passion. Using the influence of ancient Egyptian art, Corti creates images on stage through the actors posing and positioning in profile, like this painting:
While it's a nice effect, it's also representative of the production's largest problem: stiffness that prevents the beauty of the music from truly taking off. The actors perform the music with precision, but there are times when it feels like they're holding back, which could partly be because of the imbalanced musical material.
The ballads have a similar emotional resonance as John/Rice's Lion King work, but whereas that musical has a unifying musical sound, Aida's score essentially becomes a musical journey through the different stages of Elton John's musical career. Tim Rice pushes the plot with his lyrics, but there are times when John's score seems mismatched with the action on stage, mostly during the first act. The show's fist number is sung by Amneris (Erin Mosher), the daughter of the Pharoah (Nicholas Foster) and Radames' arranged bride, and Mosher's powerful voice is pitch-perfect, with her dignified presence befitting the character's initial introduction as the story's narrator. Then the show transitions into the Rent-lite "Fortune Favors The Brave" as Ramades belts over inspirational power chords while Nubian women are pillaged in the background. It's great music for a lease-burning, but not so much for an act of war. It gets worse when Radames' father Zoser (Darren Matthias) reveals his plot to usurp the Pharoah's throne in "Another Pyramid," a groan-inducing reggae meets Tumbleweed Connection number that turns into a goofy dance fight. Thankfully, that's the worst number in the show and happens early, but it's also not the best way to start a musical.
As the musical progresses, it becomes clear that Elton John's music shows the differences between Egypt in Nubia through the styling of their songs. Egyptians have the classic rock 'n roll of John's early years, while the Nubians utilize the gospel-tribal fusion of The Lion King, but there's still a strong disconnect between numbers. "My Strongest Suit," where Amneris does her best Tina Turner impression, and "The Gods Love Nubia," a stirring tribute by a downtrodden Nubian people – they don't sound like they belong in the same show. This is mostly a problem in the first act, and as the two groups begin to combine in act two, the music gains a stronger focus.
The two female leads both showcase stunning vocals, but while their singing is wonderfully expressive, they suffer from that aforementioned stiffness, particularly Umoh in the title role. Aida is a free spirit that has always felt confined, and she is given the opportunity to escape through song, yet Umoh is locked in place when she sings. She relies on her voice to do the heavy lifting, and despite being a powerful instrument, the image she portrays physically doesn't match up. This prevents the chemistry between Ramades and Aida from really exploding, as Zarilli is forced to give more without ever getting much in return. The cast proves that they're skilled performers, but there's a lack of freedom in their technique that translates as restraint, a dangerous flaw for a show like Aida that relies on spectacle.
Despite the production's flaws, fans of Aida will find much to love about Drury Lane's production. The music is well performed, with crisp staging and choreography from Corti, who incorporates tribal dance into the standard Broadway footwork. Like a lost Disney cartoon put on stage, Aida lacks the gravitas of the original opera, but the crowd-pleasing score turns the tragic story into a family-friendly rock musical sure to please fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Schwartz.
|Rating: ★★★
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That's what Frans Johansson argues in his new book, The Click Moment: Seizing Opportunity in an Unpredictable World. He offers a wealth of reasons to support his thesis, including the concept that "complex forces" affect the universe in random ways. One type of complex force is the "self-reinforcing loop," which is the idea that gaining even the most seemingly minor advantage is the basis for explosive success. He gives eBay as an example:
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LeBron James has given the Miami Heat a number of performances for the ages in his three years with the team, and he delivered another for Miami against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
With his team struggling, James propelled the Heat to a furious finish, scoring 16 of his 30 points in the third quarter and leading the Heat to a 90-79 victory. Miami leads the series 3-2, and can earn a trip to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a win on Saturday.
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He added 8 rebounds and 6 assists, his 42nd career playoff game with at least 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists (only Michael Jordan has more).
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The first half was a plodding affair. Indiana led most of the way behind a combined 29 points from George and Hibbert. The Heat scored 9 points on 9 Pacers turnovers, missing multiple opportunities to score. The Heat scored just 5 fast break points, and only 18 points in the paint. Indiana led 44-40 at halftime.
A tussle between Chris "Birdman" Andersen and Tyler Hansbrough resulted in a flagrant-1 foul for Andersen. He knocked Hansbrough to the ground after a change in possession, and when Hansbrough stepped to him with some words, Andersen shoved him.
Hansbrough was assessed a technical foul for his role, but Andersen could find himself suspended for Game 6. The NBA will surely review the play on Friday, and Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed was suspended for shoving LeBron James to the ground during the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Andersen did make both of the shots he took in the game to continue his perfect shooting performance in the series.
Before Miami took the floor after halftime, James huddled his teammates up for a pep talk, then took them on his back. What did he say? Both Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem declined to tell reporters after the game. The Heat outscored Indiana 30-13 in the quarter.
Miami attacked the rim to start the quarter, and the first four possessions resulted in four moves in the paint and seven points. He scored or assisted on 25 of Miami's points that quarter, hitting from every area of the floor.
"That's LeBron showing his greatness and making it look easy," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "What we talked about was doing whatever it takes and competing for each other without leaving anything out there. His engine in that third quarter was incredible. He was tireless, he was making plays on both ends of the court, rebounding, covering so much ground defensively and then making virtually every play for us offensively. It's really remarkable."
Udonis Haslem scored 10 of his 16 points in the third, on 5 of 5 shooting. The Heat led 70-57 after three, and their lead did not fall below eight in the fourth quarter.
"We had 24 minutes to play for our livelihoods," Haslem said. "And that's how we played in the second half." He said Juwan Howard had words for his teammates at halftime, warming them up for James' middle act before the real show got started. "A lot of bleeps and stuff like that," Haslem described Howard's speech, though he did say that James' echoed Howard's words.
Game 6 will be played at Indiana on Saturday night. Miami can earn its third straight trip to the Finals with a win. The Heat have won its past eight potential closeout playoff games.
"It's the playoffs," Wade said. "Shane Battier said this is when you feel alive, when your back's against the wall. ... You've got to go out there and play. This is what we prepared for all season."


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Ten no-hitters span 50 years for Angels
Santana, Weaver separated by 280 days; Ryan threw four
This time around, Jered Weaver kept the waiting to a minimum.
Almost 50 years after Bo Belinsky threw the first no-hitter in franchise history but only 280 days after Santana's no-no, the 29-year-old Weaver tossed the 10th no-hitter in Angels history Wednesday night, a 9-0 win against the Twins.
Nearly half the list belongs to Nolan Ryan, who threw four in an Angels uniform, and Witt was involved in two of them. There had only been three Angels no-hitters since Weaver was born on Oct. 4, 1982, and he was in the dugout for one of them.
The Angels' no-hit history begins back in 1962, when Belinsky tossed the first no-hitter in Los Angeles Major League history, the first on the West Coast, by beating the Baltimore Orioles on May 5. The Angels won, 2-0, behind the rookie left-hander's effort.
It was the high point of Belinsky's ultimately disappointing career on the field, and afterward he reportedly said, "If music be the food of love, by all means let the band play on."
Fifty years later, Weaver offered up the following: "I'm at a loss for words right now. It hasn't even kicked in yet. It was awesome."
Eight years after Belinsky, there was Clyde Wright, who blanked the Oakland Athletics on July 3, 1970, in a 4-0 victory.
Then, Ryan's run began. Of his seven career no-hitters, four came with the Angels between 1973 and 1975.
Ryan's first no-hitter was May 15, 1973, when he beat the Kansas City Royals, 3-0, and became the first right-hander in franchise history to twirl a no-no.
Exactly two months after that, Ryan did it again, this time in a 6-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers -- it was the largest margin of victory in an Angels no-hitter until Weaver and the 2012 club won, 9-0, on Wednesday; it's still the shortest interval between no-hitters in franchise history.
Ryan's second gem made the '73 Angels the most recent team to record two no-hitters during the same regular season. He went on to pitch seven no-hit innings in his next start, the closest anyone had come to matching Johnny Vander Meer's famous feat of throwing back-to-back no-hitters since Ewell Blackwell in 1947 took a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Dodgers into the ninth after no-hitting the Boston Braves in his previous start.
Fast-forward to Sept. 28, 1974, and Ryan did it again, tossing the first Angels no-hitter against the Minnesota Twins despite having eight players reach safely, the most allowed in an Angels no-hitter.
In his final no-hitter as an Angel, Ryan put together a 1-0 no-no on June 1, 1975, against the Orioles.
The Angels' next two no-hitters would be 1-0 decisions as well, and Witt would wind up involved in both.
The first came on Sept. 30, 1984, the final game of the season, and Witt spun the first and only perfect game in Angels history, beating the Rangers on the road. Reggie Jackson drove in the only run of the game on a seventh-inning fielder's-choice grounder, but that was all Witt needed.
Six seasons later, on April 11, 1990, Witt came out of the bullpen and threw two hitless innings, following up Langston's seven spotless frames against the Seattle Mariners.
That was the only combined no-no in Angels history, but Weaver was nearly involved in another on June 28, 2008, when he and Jose Arredondo combined to no-hit the Dodgers over eight innings. But the Halos lost, 1-0, and couldn't extend their no-hitter into the ninth because they were the visiting team. Therefore, it was not officially a no-hitter.
So, the Angels waited. Then, they waited some more.
Finally, last year, Santana took the mound at Progressive Field and ended the wait. He tossed the first no-hitter in the field's history, recording his first win against the Indians and becoming the first Angel to allow a run in a no-hitter.
"Everybody dreams about it," Santana said at the time. "I've never done it. It's a dream come true. I have to enjoy it."
And the Angels will enjoy Weaver's, too. Even if they didn't have to wait all that long for it.


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I feel like this is a good idea except for one thing: should I make a call back to LoadContent() in this state? I could just put a switch statement in the LoadContent for my currentGameState. If it equals PrepGame load things like the skybox, ship models, texures, HUD graphics etc. Or is it a good idea to create an Asset Manager class in the first call to LoadContent() and load everything then.
I feel like both approaches have different benefits: faster, but more load times vs slower initial load time, but then all my objects are referencing the same variables so I only have to load each on once.
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Cheap commuter and city bikes – head to head
Four stylish singlespeed and fixed gear bikes
Entry into stylish urban cycling is more affordable than you might think. We test four bikes that are fun, desirable and under £400 / US$329.
Frame High tensile steel / Fork High tensile steel / Wheels 41mm alloy rims, 32h high flange hubs, flip flop rear / Transmission Forged 6061 aluminium, 44x16T / Brakes CStar dual pivot calipers
Perhaps the most important aspect of bike testing is calibrating your expectations. And expectations are, of course, different to preconceptions which should always be banished. These two challenges are never tougher than when testing very cheap bikes. By not wanting to be snobbish about them, it can be hard not to reduce your expectations so low that you end up being impressed because the wheels are round and nothing fell off in the first mile.
One thing that we really didn't expect was for the Mango (no model name, it's just Mango, like Lovejoy) to get so much love. On one occasion we looked round a few times before noticing the person banging on a first floor window to get our attention, give us a cheesy double thumbs-up and shout 'cool bike' through the glass.
Of course, you may not like green but if that's the case try to see past the colour because, by our quick count, there are over 191 million colour combinations available. The frame, saddle, grips, rims, tyres, chain and pedals are all offered in eight or nine different colours and there's a clever design tool online that will occupy you for hours. This personalisation was the core idea when the brand was started by university house-mates Jezz and Ben, and it was well received by BBC Three's Be Your Own Boss, which gave them a leg up.
The good Mango saddle is the detail you'll appreciate most often
The Mango has a basic high-tensile steel frame with a relaxed 72-degree head angle and steeper 75-degree seat angle. The build kit is impressive for the price. No corners have been cut even in places were no one would notice, such as the seatpost clamp and cable guides. The dual pivot brakes are decent, the gearing is ideal, the Kenda tyres are tough and a bullhorn bar is optional. It's as well equipped as the State but it's so much cheaper that it's definitely the best value.
Typically for a hi-ten steel frame, it thumps a bit over bumps and flexes when you sprint for a gap in the traffic but it still steers and handles well. In fact, the Mango really made us smile. It's fun to ride and, assuming you've bought one in your perfect colourscheme, it's bound to make you feel good every time you open the garage door. It's our clear favourite. Who expected that?
Verdict: Brilliant value for a decent quality bike with millions of colour options
From: www.mangobikes.co.uk
State Bicycle Co Samurai 2.0
Frame 4130 chromoly steel / Fork Chromoly steel / Wheels 43mm alloy rims, 32h high flange hubs, flip flop rear / Transmission 6061 forged aluminium, 46x16t / Brakes Dual pivot calipers
The State is an important bike because it represents the approximate location of a watershed. Below this price, bikes have frames made of lifeless, heavy, high-tensile steel. From this point on, it's chromoly steel all the way, in ever improving grades. It's an important step and if your budget straddles the divide you need to be well aware of it.
If you want a better frame even cheaper, you don't need to trawl unknown eBay sellers, clicking 'Buy it now' with your fingers crossed, you just need to go to your local bike shop. There, the staff will be glad to show you a choice of aluminium framed bikes from just £300 / US$500. They'll have 24 gears and be known as hybrids.
You've probably just gagged but it's odd that we should be grateful to get a chromoly frame in a £400 / US$430 bike when mountain bikers would expect an alloy frame, suspension fork and disc brakes for the same sum.
The polished forged alloy stem and bar look great and are good quality
State aren't radicalising what we can expect for our money but the spec of the Samurai 2.0 stacks up well and our mechanic was impressed, especially with the well-built wheels. "Pretty damn good" was the verdict.
The State range consists of 12 models, nine of which are colour variants of this bike so you still have a good choice, even it doesn't run to millions. As much as everyone enjoyed looking at the pretty, red, white and chrome Samurai, so we liked riding it, too.
The chromoloy frame adds a tangible zing to the ride that engages you in a way that the others, even the sweet Mango, cannot. It steers well, the brakes are good and, as the lightest of the four at 11kg, it goes up hills better.
It is the best bike here and only loses out to the Mango by a point because it costs nearly half as much again, but we'd have no hesitation recommending it.
Verdict: Great riding, well-equipped and desirable bike that shows a bit more cash can go a long way
From: www.statebicycleco.com / www.statebicycleco.co.uk (UK)
Frame High tensile steel / Fork Chromoly steel / Wheels 45mm alloy rims, 32h high flange hubs, flip flop rear / Transmission Lasco alloy crank, 44x16t / Brakes Dual pivot calipers
Pitango Urban Bikes began in a very similar way as Mango (though the rhyme is coincidence) – some young, entrepreneurial friends got together and decided to launch an affordable bike that offered the range of colour options they thought were missing from existing brands. An interesting side note is that Pitango started up in Tel Aviv, Israel, a very pro-cycling city but one that tends to make the news for less positive reasons.
While there are some bright colours on offer, Pitango's palette is, overall, rather more subtle than that of the Mango. The red frame of our test bike is actually a deep, metallic cherry red and the whole build is classy looking and well coordinated. While the high-tensile steel frame and chromo fork might not bear too close an inspection, it's a really pretty bike and it drew lots of admiring looks. In fact, almost wherever we leant it up, someone would take a picture of it.
The spec is all very price conscious, to put it kindly, but there are some smart touches such as the neat cable clips which can be removed for a cleaner look if you choose to flip the rear wheel to fixed and take the back brake off. The saddle is surprisingly comfortable and, despite being the worst copy of a Brooks in history, adds to the bike's style. The Quando hubs, also seen on the Mango, are decent quality but a polished silver finish would have suited this bike better.
The lugged chromoly steel fork looks the part
The Pitango is noticeably heavier than the Mango and State, no lightweights themselves, and it does show a bit. Along with the upright position, the extra mass makes the 44x16T gear feel slightly too tall.
The vintage moustache handlebar suits the bike and feels good when cruising around but obviously doesn't suit riding in a hurry and it's harsh, too, not helped by the very thin bar tape. Bullhorn and riser bars are also offered. At least the bigger 28mm tyres add a layer of comfort, though they didn't prove to be very tough, suffering three punctures during the test while on the same roads as the other bikes. In fairness, that could have just been bad luck.
For the very reasonable price, the Pitango is good enough that if you fall in love with a colourscheme you've concocted online you won't be disappointed.
Verdict: Classy styling and myriad build options add appeal to a sound but basic bike
From: www.pitangobikes.com
SE Bikes Draft Lite
The Draft Lite doesn't come in 200 million colours, it comes in two. And at the time of writing the only one available is this one. That puts the SE on the back foot in a market increasingly defined by internet start-ups offering all the colours of the rainbow. Even so, a great bike will always get our vote over a lesser machine no matter how many shades are available. Ride quality is all.
If you don't know of SE Bikes, and not all of us did before the Draft Lite arrived, then a potted history of the brand will help – SE invented BMX. That was pretty damn potted, eh?
Here's the longer version: SE stands for Scot Enterprises and the Scot in question is Scot Breithaupt who in 1970, aged 13, organised the first ever BMX race in California. In 1977 he established SE Bikes and their second ever model, the PK Ripper, is hailed as the most famous BMX ever and is still in production now. So, the Draft Lite should run rings around the new brand bikes. But it really doesn't.
Our mechanic is Californian, somewhere in his 40s, and he remembers the brand fondly, so he was particularly disappointed at the Draft Lite's quality as he was building it up: "It's basement quality, especially the steel cranks, seatpost and stem, and the brakes suck. It's kinda sad but they seem to be using the name to sell it. The rest of the range is way better."
Compared to the State and Mango the SE is heavy-footed and dull. The 28mm tyres remove some of the harshness but there's no life in the frame. The brakes are appalling, made worse by the painted rims. Once you've worn the paint off the braking improves a bit but then the rims look crap.
The monogrammed cable clips are a nice touch
The frame is quite flexy, as are the bar and stem, and the whole bike is the heaviest here at 12.4kg (27.3lb). The 42x16T (71in) gear is sensibly a few inches shorter than the others but hills are still a slog.
The Draft Lite is decent, rugged transport but the value just doesn't add up. The State blows it away for £40 / US$100 more and, even if the SE were £100 / US$160 cheaper, and colours aside, the Mango is more fun and way better built.
This article was originally published in Urban Cyclist magazine, available at myfavouritemagazines.co.uk. Alternatively, you can purchase a digital copy by downloading the free Cycling Plus app.


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WoW.com's prestige in the community has afforded us the opportunity to speak to major Horde and Alliance leadership figures on any subject, and we're letting you, the reader, Ask A Faction Leader!
We recently spoke to Genn Greymane, King of Gilneas and leader of the Worgen, and he shed some light on several key issues, such as how hot Vereesa Windrunner is, why losing the Blood Elves was no big loss, and how to treat mental illness in the undead. This week, we've got incredibly popular Orc leader and captain of the Horde's Warsong Offensive, Garrosh Hellscream. Sitting in with him is Overlord Varok Saurfang, right hand of Warchief Thrall.
Our first reader question:
Dear Garrosh,
There is a growing number of Horde members who believe "a basic campfire" would make a better Warchief than you. What's your response?
Thank you,
Garrosh responds:
Ah, a coward who refuses to name his allegiance. Undoubtedly an Alliance pig! After all, only an Alliance pig could ever even consider that there are loyal sons of the Horde who wouldn't support me as Warchief. But if there are, then this ... this Abesik Kampfire should state his intentions to my face if he wishes to challenge me in my bid for Warchief! I will grind his bones to dust with the blunt end of my axe! I will see what this traitorous dog is made of.
Saurfang responds:
No, no, Garrosh. A basic campfire. You know, cooks food, you feed it wood ––
Garrosh responds:
*snort* Old man, his skills as a chef do not mean that he is a warrior, and I care not what his diet is. I will defeat him in single combat and he will serve as an example to those who would challenge me. LOK'TAR! BLOOD AND THUNDER!
Overlord Hellscream,
Hypothetical: Some adventurers doing some exploring in southern Tanaris happen upon a crystal weapon of great power, and bring it to you for guidance. It is realized that said crystal, upon shattering, would kill every member of the Alliance. Every man, woman, child, human, dwarf, gnome, whoever flies the Alliance banner, would die upon the crystal's shattering. Would you break it?
Garrosh responds:
Would I break it! Of course I would break it, and if my warriors didn't shatter the crystal then and there, then I would certainly kill them as well! There should be no hesitation in destroying our enemies. One is born Horde. Being Alliance is a choice ... much like speccing Subtlety or being a male Blood Elf. One should be prepared for the consequences of that choice, like having birds and lions all over your armor or being obliterated instantaneously by a big glowing crystal for no reason.
So Garrosh I'm going all Horde with the faction switches now in play. I'm wondering if this is a bad decision since I know practically no one on the horde side, but you all seem to have the better mounts, locations, etc. But all in all, Alliance sucks! And Horde rule! But I still want a worgen Death Knight...but I already have a Blood Elf Death Knight with all the war mounts and I don't want to change realms...you see my problem? What should I do?
~ ßarbossa
Death Knight of the Ebon Blade
Garrosh responds:
Peh! While the Alliance will undoubtedly look upon those who have betrayed the Horde to join the Alliance with great pride, the Horde cares not for your capricious change of loyalties! I will not consider your rehabilitation complete until you've leveled a Troll Priest to 80. This will show your dedication to our cause ... should you survive. Death Knights are not true sons of the Horde anyway, though, so feel free to betray us. You're very likely specced Unholy anyway, and we have a ton of Warlocks already.
Saurfang responds:
It's unwise to send loyal warriors of the Horde away. You just want that legendary axe. Greed is unbecoming of a true son of the Horde.
Garrosh responds:
It just looks so cooool, you know? Got, like, skulls, and spikes. Dad would've loved it. Would've killed, like, everybody with it.
Saurfang responds:
Ah, yes, Grom Hellscream. Not an orc well-known for killing everybody.
Hey Garrosh,
It seems like you would be the best person to ask about this. Jaina and Varian have practically been joined at the hip all expansion. Have you noticed Thrall getting jealous?
Just curious,
Garrosh responds:
The Warchief is agitated. He paces. He broods in his chambers. It is that witch!
Saurfang responds:
We keep saying, "Thrall, just, you know, go ask Garona on a date or something, come on, man." It's embarrassing.
Garrosh responds:
He keeps having our mages open portals to Theramore and just closing them and not using them. This is not the behavior of a Warchief! Someone needs to step up and snap him out of this craze ... or replace him.
Saurfang responds:
I'd settle for him just taking down all those photos of Varian and Jaina with Varian's face scribbled out of them.
Mr. Hellscream
Considering the rampant amount of illegal activities occurring in the world of Azeroth, from counterfeit gold, theft, and back-room political deals, what are your views on the current situation and how Thrall and the rest of the Horde leaders are handling it?
Furthermore, if you were to become the new chieftan, how would you address the threatened economy, the growing disputes between the members of the horde, diminishing natural resources, and of course, the political climate between us and the Alliance, namely Varian Wrynn?
Garrosh responds:
My Darling Little Hellscream,
So, how are things? I hope everything is going well for you and my grandson back on Azeroth. Have you been taking your vitamins? I hear it's cold up in Northrend - did you get those mittens I sent you? The weather here in Nagrand has been cold lately, too. And if it snows here, would you mind being a dear and coming back to shovel the driveway? It's been a while since you visited. Speaking of which, how come you never call me? You know, Thrall calls me every evening just to check up on me. Maybe you could be a little bit more like him, hmmm? Your Greatmother isn't getting any younger, you know.
Oh, and while you're out in Azeroth, would you mind picking up a few groceries?
Greatmother Geyah
Garrosh responds:
I have sent her two messengers since I left! Two! I've hardly ignored her. I cannot spend my days worrying over the state of an old woman! My priorities are in perfect order.
Saurfang responds:
He's come a long way, he really has. He even made a to-do list the other day.
Garrosh responds:
Yes! Yes, I did. Look:
1. Destroy Alliance
2. Destroy Scourge
3. Destroy previous record for most Brewfest Pretzels eaten
4. Destroy old kitchen wall and use French lighting to really open the room up
5. Destroy preconception that male orcs aren't good dancers
6. Destroy Send Greatmother Geyah a letter
I've even bumped her up to above "Destroy (to be announced)."
Greetings, Garrosh,
What is your opinion of the goblins and how do you think that they will fare as members of the horde?
-Alarias of Silvermoon
Garrosh responds:
The Horde has long been at a disadvantage. There are strategies that we were ill-equipped to execute due to the composition of our armies; areas that we could not strike! Well, with the Goblins in our ranks, those areas, such as kneecaps and shins, will fall to the might of the Horde! We will be victorious! LOK'TAR!
I would urge anyone who doubts the warrior spirit of the Goblins to look at one simple fact: green skin. Who else has green skin? Yes, that's right. Just think about it.
Saurfang responds:
Your skin is brown, though, that doesn't even make any ––
Garrosh responds:
A trick of the light. An Alliance lie! Swamp gas! A wizard did it! Infinite Dragonflight!
Dear Garrosh,
I've decided to write to you for a simple purpose. On one hand, I like King Varian Wrynn a lot. He seems like a confident and determined guy. On the other hand, I have a feeling for Orcs that I cannot hide; being myself a Draenei, that's a sin, isn't it? That makes me sad. So, I was wondering if you could get me any advice on what to do.
P.S: Got any cute female friends?
Garrosh responds:
Cloven-hooved Draenei scum, romantically pursuing the most perfect race on Azeroth or anywhere else? This is an affront on all that the Horde holds dear, and I will not assist you in muddying our bloodline. You should definitely not send your cutest sister to my room with a personal copy of your letter to plead for advice. Especially not one who wears Black Mageweave attire with "Varian sux, Garrosh rules" written on the back. My advice for you is not to do any of those things. I definitely don't think Draenei women are attractive and I won't like it at all.
Saurfang responds:
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Dear Garrosh,
My recent activities in Ulduar have lead me to conclude that powerful titan weapons could lay just off the southern coast of Tanaris. Have you ever considered tying a large rock to your waist and going diving
for them? The area is shark infested so I recommend you throw a few buckets of chum in the water first to distract the sharks.
Garrosh responds:
Finally! A true son of the Horde that wants to assist his future Warchief in annihilating the Alliance scum that assault us at every turn. Saurfang, alert my naval commanders! We sail to Steamwheedle Port at dawn! LOK'TAR OGAR! THROM-KA!
Saurfang responds:
I don't think th–– Wait. What the hell am I saying? Yes. I'll just go ahead and do that.
That's all for our audience with Garrosh Hellscream and special guest Overlord Saurfang! Next week, we'll be speaking with Prophet Velen, leader of the Draenei! If you have questions for Velen, whether you need advice or have questions about interdimensional travel or anything in between, send them via email to firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject line "AAFL".
F is for Fire that burns down the whole town.
U is for URANIUM...BOMBS!
N is for No survivors!
Posted By Beltfedleadhead: Charlie the Unicorn is CNC machined from tool-grade AWESOME!
Originally Posted By KillerTux:
1.) Play WoW
2.) Read tl;dr
3.) Didn't laugh
4.) Insert appropriate pic
ah must be alliance scum..
F is for Fire that burns down the whole town.
U is for URANIUM...BOMBS!
N is for No survivors!
Posted By Beltfedleadhead: Charlie the Unicorn is CNC machined from tool-grade AWESOME!
Originally Posted By Fat_McNasty:
ah must be alliance scum..
I got a "couple" 80's on Arthas(US) Horde
Fracking Horde... couldnt find their own asses using both hands, a map and a pack of hunting dogs...
I can take Hellscream with a nekkid level 1 cloth wearer with no mana...
Level 80 Draenei Shaman
Sisters of Elune
I play WoW and this still sums my reaction up.
Have you visited your Hometown Forum today?
"Site Staff remembers when you could buy a keg of musket balls for $1.75"
Well bless your heart that is just a riveting tale.
Meh, Alliance Scum here.


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Gradients of Beta-diversity
Principal Investigator(s):
Serpentine Grasslands in California Showing β-diversity Credit: Brian Inouye
The factors that regulate biodiversity in any given locality are well studied, and include environmental, biotic, and regional factors. An important but poorly understood aspect of biodiversity is the variation in the composition of species that occur in different localities. This compositional variation, known as β-diversity, is driven by a variety of factors. Understanding the patterns of β-diversity and underlying processes that shape it is fundamental to studies of biodiversity, but is hampered by a lack of appropriate metrics, statistical analyses, and datasets. This working group will bring together ecologists with varied expertise in biodiversity and its statistical analysis across a variety of ecosystems. We will develop β-diversity metrics and analyses. We will then use these to synthesize the patterns of β-diversity among a variety of taxa along key ecological gradients to understand how and why β-diversity varies spatially, and how it influences the scaling of biodiversity from small to large scales. This research will not only provide a much clearer understanding of biodiversity gradients across ecological scales, but will inform biodiversity conservation and restoration actions, which typically only focus on local spatial scales.
More information [1] about this research project, participants, and publications.


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I told you earlier this week that all Friendly Planet Travel tours to Egypt are temporarily suspended until the situation in Egypt has been resolved and it's once again safe to travel.
We've been working hard to create a number of options for travelers scheduled to travel to Cairo as an extension of another tour or who have booked a tour to Egypt.
For travelers on the Dazzling Dubai tour who opted for the Cairo extension, we've been notified by Emirates Airlines of the following options:
1. Travelers on our Dazzling Dubai and Cairo tour can replace the Cairo extension with Kenya or any other extension we can offer without any change fees.
2. At present, we have not concluded other extension possibilities, but we are working on several and will have some great suggestions shortly. Be patient with us while we work on this.
3. Anyone who prefers to cancel the whole trip at this time can do so. Presently, Emirates is waiving cancellation fees through Feb. 28. If the situation continues, they might continue to waive fees beyond Feb. 28. Friendly Planet Travel will not charge any cancellation fees for those who simply wish to cancel. Refunds in full will be granted.
If you've booked the Pyramids and Nile Cruise or the Pyramids and Petra tour, please consider the following options below. Once you decide how you'd like to proceed, contact us via e-mail. We need the change in travel plans in writing from you.
1. If you are traveling in February, March, or April and want to move from your scheduled Egypt tour to any other Friendly Planet tour that is available, let us know which tour you want to take. We'll rebook you. If the tour you want shows "sold out," please call us at 1-800-555-5765. We'll make every effort to try and accommodate you, even at the last moment.
2. The amount you paid toward your Egypt tour will be transferred to your new tour. If the cost of the new tour is less, you'll receive a refund for the overpayment. If the new tour is more, we'll bill you for the difference.
3. If you are traveling in June or later and you wish to wait and see how the situation in Egypt evolves, you can do so without risk of losing your deposit by cancelling or changing destinations at a later time. Furthermore, your travel insurance is fully transferable to another tour, so you can move the coverage you purchased for the present tour to a future tour without any penalty or disruption in coverage.
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The next few tutorials are going to be based on more internet symbols and or icons like Trollface. To start let's learn "how to draw Forever Alone", step by step. What is this face exactly? Well, it's another meme that is often seen on 4chan and on one of Reddit's boards. Forever Alone is a meme that is used to label nerds who are almost always ignored, or they have a problem talking to girls. It's going to be another simple face drawing and if you're wondering why I'm posting these lessons, there is only one word to describe my answer, requests. Now that you know, what do you say we get busy with learning "how to draw Forever Alone". I really can't say anything else about this meme except is; it is believed that the Forever Alone meme was first used on May 28, 2010 on funnyjunk. That's about it, if you are familiar with this face, tackle this tutorial and you will have the knowledge on how to make one for yourself. Peace peeps!
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I'm going to be moving in the next month. The new residence will have Wi-Fi available. My current network setup involves:
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- printer (wired, can be USB or wireless)
- NAS (wired)
- router
The modem is one provided by my ISP, the router is a D-Link WBR 1310.
If I use the provided Wi-Fi at my new location, is there a way my router can use the wireless signal to serve my computers, printer, and NAS?
(It may be possible for me to keep my own Internet service, but at the new location, which I believe would nullify the issue, I need to investigate that idea.)
UPDATE: I appreciate the responses so far. I'm not much on network terminology or technology, so having this assistance available is great. I'll add some clarifying remarks here:
- I'll be a tenant in a house, the owners use passworded Wi-Fi and will give me access. I don't imagine it will be heavily loaded.
- My laptop has a wireless card, so that's not an issue. It has been suggested to get a Wi-Fi dongle for the desktop. That would be the simplest solution, but I have a network printer and a NAS that need to be connected via router.
- Using Wi-Fi on my laptop would be ideal, but I can compromise on that and use just wired connections to my router, if that makes a difference.
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01-Nov-2012 -- One of the things that I enjoy about the "Degree Confluence Project" is that while visiting a confluence point, you often learn interesting things about the nearby area that you probably wouldn't have learned otherwise.
In this case, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the confluence point lies within a Florida State Park - Troy Spring State Park - an inlet off the "Little River".
Almost immediately after driving through the park entrance, I found myself only about 300 feet east of the confluence point, which lies in a neighboring pine forest. Here, the pine trees have been planted in neat rows, each running west-to-east. Therefore, to reach the confluence point, I parked off the side of the road at exactly 30 degrees north, and simply walked westward between two rows of trees until I reached the point (just 300 feet away).


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ErgoExperts necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 66 diseños de 26 diseñadores freelance.
New logo which needs a professional web 2.0 type logo. Silver/blue combination using our name "Ergo Experts". It is for an e-commerce store that sells Ergonomically designed equipment such as multiple monitor stands, large TV mounts, electronics designed for efficiency and office furniture for comfort.
Ergo Experts
"We Sell Efficiency" (not required)
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Desired Style:
Web 2.0 feel
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Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
The website is ergoexperts.net. Use the words "Ergo Experts" or without a space "ErgoExperts". The look needs to be a web 2.0 feel which presents an extremely professional presence. We sell high-ticket items so professionalism and trendiness is important. A silver/blue combination or other contrasting colors. The website will be designed according to the logo design/colors/feel which will be open for designs after we finalize a logo with you .
So we need:
1. Web 2.0 feel
2. Professional and Trendy look
3. Appealing to the eyes and easily recognizable
4. Contrasting colors (silver/blue?)
5. Web design for website will be based off of logo
6. Vector based or extremely high resolution
A tagline we will use is "We Sell Efficiency" although it IS NOT required for the logo. We can use it on other locations throughout the website, but if you feel that it would fit into your design very well, then please do implement it.
Will communicate with all entrants!
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Best Ever Quinoa Tabouleh
- that carpark is a perpetual nightmare.
- just up and around the corner there's plenty of street parking.
- the time it takes to walk from up the street is less than the time it usually takes to find a spot in the carpark.
- that particular carpark brings out the worst in me.
1 packed cup finely minced fresh parsley (flat and/or curly are fine)
1-3 tomatoes, finely diced
2 Tbs minced fresh mint
2 Tbs minced fresh garlic chives
1/3 cup lemon juice (~2 med lemons)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
pinch of sea salt, or to taste
*Try to buy organic when you can - especially for herbs. I like knowing that my herbs are totally clean and pure! (And yes, I'm talking about parsley, mint and chives here. Seriously, people.)
The process
Mix everything together and eat!
The cost
I stock up on bulk organic quinoa and olive oil when they go on sale ... and all the herbs came from my garden (or my friend Michelle's) - so this organic salad cost me about $0.50 a serve.
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i'm flattered! Can't wait to try this new and improved version. It''s now on the list for this weekend. Thanks!
Hope all is well there! Miss you!
- May 31, 2012 at 12:31 AM
- Linda Barnier said... [Reply to comment]
Ugh, that carpark does my head in, too. I love that you are loving on quinoa at the moment. It's one of my favourites. We made your blueberry quinoa cake yesterday (with raspberries instead of blueberries). DELICIOUS. xx
- May 31, 2012 at 4:44 AM
- Paula said... [Reply to comment]
I still have to cook with quinoa and know I must be the last person on the planet to try it! You are smart to have decided to pick your battles with what frustrates and annoys you. We waste too much time and energy letting those *little things* throughout our days get the better of us.
- May 31, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Ah, of course I would never forget! Miss you too :)
- May 31, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Yes that carpark. But it is adjacent to awesome fish place, deli, coffee and beautiful ballet studio. Alas.
Happy you liked the quinoa cake - raspberry is a great idea!!
- May 31, 2012 at 7:12 PM
I wonder if the energy gained from quinoa counterbalances the energy loss from frustrating parking situations? ;)
- May 31, 2012 at 8:31 PM
- Cassandra said... [Reply to comment]
I hope you don't mind, I had to share this on facebook! I love the way you processed that situation. I'll be mindful next time I get frustrated. Looking forward to some herby quinoa too.
- June 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM
- Ally said... [Reply to comment]
This looks like one tantalizing tabbouleh!
- June 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM
- Unknown said... [Reply to comment]
looks great...can't wait to try it!
- June 12, 2012 at 7:53 AM
- Jacki C. said... [Reply to comment]
Made your recipe last night and loved it. Quinoa is the best!
- June 15, 2012 at 6:31 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Cassandra Yes, I think it definitely helps to take a step back and have a look at the situation from the outside! Chirpy 4 year old comments help immensely, too :)
- June 15, 2012 at 6:50 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Cassandra PS. of course I don't mind! :)
- June 15, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Ally Cutely said, Ally :)
- June 15, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Deb Reynolds Hope you love it just as much as Jacki C did! (Thanks Jacki!)
- June 15, 2012 at 6:57 PM
- Loren said... [Reply to comment]
I'm going to try out this recipe tonight. It looks and sounds yummy!
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Every house has a story to tell, but the unique decoration inside and outside this century-old Austin bungalow is more than usually the result of the residents' personal history. Indeed, what started life as a duplex built by two gentleman ranchers to house themselves and their wives when they came to the city is now one of the most expressive properties in Old West Austin. "We've been absolutely ruthless with this little house," notes Berthold Haas, who with his wife, Emily Tracy, have been living in the house for the past 10 years. "I don't think there is a surface we haven't engaged."
Berthold built the ersatz palm trees at the street gate using "holey stone," as the native karst rock is nicknamed. These perforated lumps of limestone litter the ground in areas throughout the Hill Country. "I made the front grotto first," he explains, "but then I suggested to Emily that she add a shell mosaic. The dynamic between the formal shell centerpiece and the informality of the rough-hewn look of the karst stone surround is especially pleasing."
Photography: John Granen
Text by Ethne Clarke
Landscape design: Berthold Haas Design, 618 Lavaca St., Suite 11, Austin, TX 78701; 512/236-9645, bertholdhaasdesign.com.
Shell art: Emily Haas, Shells on Twelfth, 512/740-1668, shellsontwelfth.com.
Years ago, Emily came across a book, Shell Chic, by Marlene Hurley Marshall (Storey Books, 2002) about decorative techniques and projects using shells. "The beauty and purity of natural forms had always sustained me, and I recognized that shells had always given me pleasure." Three years ago she took a road trip to Florida's Sanibel Island to attend the Shell Fair, which is held annually during March. Now, Emily admits, "I'd rather buy a shell than eat. I'm a complete shellaholic."
The front garden's spectacular shell grotto.
The bungalow's decorative saga that began with the fireplace continued when Emily's first shell piece was added to Berthold's mantel. "It needed something, so I started with the framed mirror but ended up covering the whole thing." The attraction of the glistening, light-reflective surfaces found on the polished shells soon extended to other aspects of Emily's collecting and design life. These are brought together by a meticulously arranged interior, set off by the saturated paint colors on the walls and the silken brocades and old lace used on soft furnishings. "The house is entirely Emily's work," says Berthold. "I really have nothing to do with it."
A detail of the fireplace.
Next to the grotto is Emily's boudoir dans le jardin, a tester bed frame also embellished with shells. Many Austin homes feature outdoor sleeping areas, with beds outfitted in comfortable mattresses, colorful throws, and stacks of pillows—throwbacks to the days before air-conditioning replaced open windows.
"Gardens are for relaxing in, but we never do," says Emily with a note of regret. "So the bed is there to remind us," chides Berthold. And, perhaps as a further nudge to taking five, he added a seating alcove complete with a wood-burning fireplace and a vivid blue surround decorated with gold mosaics.
Detail of a shell-covered chest of drawers.
In the garden behind the house there's another, larger grotto with a koi-filled pond as its base. Space has also been found for two more sitting areas and Emily's studio. Every surface is covered with shells waiting to be used. "It's how I stay in shape," claims Emily, "moving shells around!"


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Manacor is the capital of the region of Llevant, and the second most important town in the island. Manacor is the second-biggest township in Majorca, and the second most populated. This township contains the city of Manacor, Son Macià, and Son Negre, and along the coast, the towns of Portocristo, the Port of Manacor, and several housing estates. Because of its calcareous soil, many caves are found near Portocristo. Among them, the best known are the caves of Drac, Hams and Pirata. The area that contains the present municipality has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The cave of Ca's Senyoret is pre-Talaiot. The walled town of s'Hospitalet Vell, deserted between the 3rd and 2nd century BC, also belongs to the Talaiot culture. Both the cave and the town were declared a Historic-Artistic Heritage since 1994. For centuries, Manacor's economy was based on agriculture. Numerous windmills were built in this township, some of which can still be seen from the road. Tourism is one of the main sources of income, being also important the timber industry, and the manufacture of artificial pearls.
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Our view: D-Day
Seventy years ago, men sat in boats, or planes, and headed toward a beach in Normandy.
What courage it must have taken that day for those men. They knew what likely awaited them — and they moved forward anyway, because they knew no action would result in something far worse for the world, and sacrifice was required to achieve the desired result.
June 6, 1944, is known as D-Day. It's the day thousands of Allied Forces members stormed into Europe with the aim of wresting control from Adolf Hitler and the Axis powers.
Imagine what the world might be like if they had not had the courage to at least try.
The war didn't end that day — it took until 1945 for that. But the foothold those brave men gained that day led to the eventual surrender of Axis powers.
For the first time in a long time during World War II, the day offered a beacon of hope.
And the cost for that hope, as in all wars, was great.
D-Day included more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes, and more than 150,000 servicemen, according to the website for The National D-Day Memorial.
"After years of meticulous planning and seemingly endless training, for the Allied Forces, it all came down to this: The boat ramp goes down, then jump, swim, run, and crawl to the cliffs," the history portion of that website reads. "Many of the first young men (most not yet 20 years old) entered the surf carrying eighty pounds of equipment. They faced over 200 yards of beach before reaching the first natural feature offering any protection. Blanketed by small-arms fire and bracketed by artillery, they found themselves in hell."
When it was over, there were nearly 10,000 Allied Forces casualties, with more than 4,000 confirmed dead, according to the D-Day Memorial website.
"Yet somehow, due to planning and preparation, and due to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of the Allied Forces, Fortress Europe had been breached."
The names of some of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on D-Day can be found on plaques throughout the nation.
These people were part of the Greatest Generation, a term coined more than 50 years after D-Day by journalist Tom Brokaw in a book of the same name. He wrote that this group of people was "the greatest generation any society has ever produced" and argued they fought because it was "the right thing to do."
In a world where we get frustrated by a slow Internet connection, and where putting the needs of others before our own isn't prized, their enduring legacy is a lesson we all could be reminded of.
Most of those who were part of D-Day, or World War II in general, are no longer with us. Despite their passing, what they did, what they put on the line and gave up, cannot be forgotten.
Famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle surveyed the carnage on the day after the invasion and wrote eloquently of the scene "so that you can know and appreciate and forever be humbly grateful to those both dead and alive who did it for you."
They deserve our gratitude, still, now and forever.