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Karl Antao's wooden sculptures use the imagery of myths and legends to probe the human mind
Peeping out of the complex web of narratives and their several meanings and interpretations are Karl Antao's intriguing sculptures created in wood — Burma teak and sevan. Even the material has a story to it but we will touch on that later. The figures, fantastical and mythological, might transport the viewer back in time on account of their appearance — they look pre-historic — but are equally rooted in the present. Antao, a former advertising professional, uses the legend of Varaha, the boar-headed avatar of Vishnu in "Varaha in the stars of the knights", a take on the 26/11 terror attacks.
The man seated on a boar is symbolised as a soldier, who went all out to save the innocents caught in the horrific Mumbai terror attacks, just like Vishnu who saved the Goddess of Earth by lifting her on his tusks. The two tusks have been replaced by Vishnu's serpent, his famous seat. The tail, touching his head from the back then represents the human mind, the larger subject he is exploring in this solo in Delhi "Couple of Differences" taking place after a gap of six years.
An avid reader, Antao was reading up on Vishnu when the attack happened. "And I wondered about the human mind, that if it can save somebody's life, it can also take somebody's life. The terrorists too came from the sea," says the Ahmedabad-based Antao. Antao's interest in mythology isn't confined to his art practice. It extends to his penchant for collecting various specimens related to ancient rituals, like ritualistic sculptures.
Antao's entire collection of 13 sculptures and five drawings exhibited in the gallery approach the subject of the human mind through the myths and legends of different religions.
A perfect example of his skill, in "Rational Brawny Heart", Antao showcases a woman on her knees as in prayer, holding on to her heart with one hand while the other one raised vertically holds on to her hair coming from the back, forming myriad shapes before finally touching the ground. Blending the ethos of Christianity with the strong visual imagery of the Hindu goddess Mahishasura Mardini, Antao yet again looks at the mindscape and its issues of attachment and detachment.
In all the pieces, hair has been depicted as extending into thoughts as if portraying the innermost feelings, doubts, beliefs of the mind. It must have been a task to render roundness and lyrical quality to the work in a material like wood, but Antao achieves the effect superbly with all the twists and turns in place as if moulding clay.
At times, Antao flirts with bronze as well — there is a bronze sculpture in this show — but it is wood that has remained his all-time companion. "I never say I work on a log, I always say, I work with a log. The material is such that it takes over for most of the time and directs you to do things. It is like having a conversation with somebody," explains the artist who, for the latest project has chosen sevan wood for its whiteness. Its significance lies in the fact that the wood is used to make the idols of deities in the Swaminarayan sect as the wood is considered to be pure and lasting.
"I was looking for something that could also become my canvas as I paint on the sculptures. And the kind of logs, larger ones I was looking for, are available here," says Antao.
(The show is on at Gallery Espace till November 30)
Keywords: Karl Antao, wooden sculptures, Vishnu, 26/11 terror attacks


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While you can't deny the importance of Jason Elam to the Broncos or Adam Vinatieri to the Colts, the fact remains that to a fantasy football player, kickers are merely an afterthought. To someone who doesn't play fantasy football, this may seem strange. After all, a quick glance at the top 25 scoring leaders in the NFL and you can't help but notice the similarity to Fenway Park when Josh Beckett pitches. All those K's lined up in a row! Only the presence of Randy Moss (8th), T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Braylon Edwards (tied for 17th) keep the list from being a kickers-only club.
Of course this isn't truly anything new. Each year from 2004 to '06, 23 of the top 25 scorers were kickers, which was actually up from 20 kickers in the top 25 the previous two seasons. So why, if having a solid kicker seems to be so necessary to NFL teams, do kickers inspire nothing but yawns in fantasy?
First of all, it's the scoring system. In the NFL, if you get into the end zone it's worth six points to your team. A field goal is worth three points. Two field goals equal one touchdown, and each team has only one player who is kicking the ball. He gets all the chances. It's not the same as touchdowns where you have a quarterback, two or three running backs, three to five wide receivers and a couple of tight ends rotating in and out of the lineup all game long. The opportunities for finding pay dirt are a bit more spread out. Kickers, by the very nature of their specialized skill, have better odds at scoring the most points each week.
Compare that to fantasy. While there is no universal scoring system in fantasy football, most leagues give points for yards gained by a player. Let's say every 10 yards is worth one point. Now that 50-yard touchdown pass that is worth six points to an NFL team is worth 11 to a fantasy squad. If Brandon Jacobs rushes for 140 yards, but the Giants get shut out, Tom Coughlin is not a happy camper. However, Brandon's fantasy owner just got 14 points. A kicker would need four field goals and two extra points to match that output. In the NFL, a single extra point from John Kasay, makes the final tally for the week: Kasay 1; Jacobs 0.
It should come as no surprise then that the league's highest-scoring kicker, Rob Bironas, barely cracks the top 50 scorers in most fantasy leagues. What may surprise you is that Bironas is currently owned in only 64.5 percent of ESPN leagues. Even if kickers aren't as valuable as other skills positions, you have to start one in your fantasy football lineup each week. So why on earth wouldn't owners want to have whoever's the "best" at his position? There are two major reasons. First, there's not a lot of difference between the best kicker and the worst kicker. Second, there's no way to accurately predict a kicker's performance from week to week.
In a 12-team league using a fairly standard scoring system, it makes very little difference who your kicker is. This isn't the case at other positions at all.
If you have the league's best quarterback, you're averaging close to a 14-point advantage over the worst team in your league each and every week. And if everybody has two QBs on the roster, the best waiver-wire pickup would be more than 19 points worse than your starting signal-caller. That's huge! Having Tom Brady alone can propel you to a playoff spot. While not as severe, the drop-off in production at running back and wide receiver also makes your ability to evaluate talent at those positions extremely important to your team's success.
Now take a look at the kickers. If you have Bironas, you've had only a two-point edge at kicker over the worst kicker in your 12-team league each week. And if Bironas suddenly got hurt and you needed to replace him off the waiver wire, you'd still be losing an average of only 3.6 points each week. Compare that with the 10-point difference between Shaun McDonald and Randy Moss, and you'll begin to see why fantasy owners simply don't worry about whom they draft as their kickers.
The other reason fantasy owners don't put too much effort into selecting kickers is the complete lack of predictability of their performance in any given week, and I'm not just talking about those off-the-chart games like Bironas' eight field goals against Houston, or Shayne Graham's seven-for-seven last week in Baltimore. Nobody can predict those types of days any more than you could have foreseen Adrian Peterson rushing for 296 against San Diego or Kevin Curtis having 221 receiving yards and three scores against Detroit. The difference is that with other skills positions, you can analyze the matchup and formulate a rough idea of how the day is going to go for your player. With kickers you can't.
If you have two roughly equal quarterbacks, and one is facing Pittsburgh this week, and the other goes up against Minnesota, which one is more likely to have a good day? Yes, on any given Sunday, anything can happen, but odds are that the quarterback facing the Vikings, the league's worst passing defense, will put up better numbers than the one facing the Steelers, the NFL's best. Similarly, a running back facing the Broncos will have a far easier go of it than one up against the Titans. The opponent can have a huge impact on your decision of whom to start or sit.
But this doesn't work for kickers. There's no such thing as a team that "stops the kick" or a matchup that "favors the field goal unit." You might think that you'd want to start the kicker on a team that's going to score a lot of points and avoid the kicker of a team you think will have trouble making even a single first down. Unfortunately, that's not going to guarantee you're going to start the kicker who does the best that week. A team that scores five touchdowns will earn your kicker only five points. A team that can't move the ball inside the opponent's 30-yard line may give that kicker three or four shots at long field goals -- good for 9-12 points (more if your league awards bonuses for longer kicks, as some do). There aren't many teams that have scored fewer points than the Ravens, but there Matt Stover sits, just outside of the top 10, only a kick away from Vinatieri of the Colts' offensive juggernaut
Sure, you can lean toward kickers who are playing indoors and don't have to endure the harsh cold of Green Bay and Buffalo, or the swirling winds of the Meadowlands, but even being in a dome is no guarantee of success. Heck, last week the Saints scored 29 points and Olindo Mare had only one extra point attempt as New Orleans went for the two-point conversion three times. There's no rhyme or reason to it. I know my star running back is going to get in the neighborhood of 25 touches. I know my stud quarterback is going to throw the ball around 30 times. Is my kicker going to see the field? It's completely out of his hands.
So feel free to call this the year of the kicker if you want. I'm still going to be pulling my fantasy team's starting kicker's name out of a hat.
A.J. Mass is a fantasy football, baseball and college basketball analyst for ESPN.com. You can e-mail him here.
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How long is the wire (not the chain) of this fixture?
The fixture is still in the box as we are moving but can't wait to see it hung! Very stylish!...
Old World 9-light Chandelier
Add an Old World feel to your living space with this nine-light, metal chandelier. This elegant chandelier features a thin metal frame with an Old World finish, and is adorned with nine candle-style lights. It hangs from a 72-inch chain.
ITEM#: 10357798Create a classical ambiance in your living room, den, or dining room with the elegant Old World 9-light chandelier.
- Materials: Metal
- Finish: Old world
- Highlighted by nine candle-style lights
- Requires nine (9) 25-watt candelabra bulbs (not included)
- Measures 30 inches high x 32 inches in diameter
- Includes a 72-inch chain
NOTE: Shade colors will appear darker and less vibrant when not illuminated.
This fixture needs to be hard wired. Professional installation is recommended.
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Great looking light fixture!
The fixture is still in the box as we are moving but can't wait to see it hung! Very stylish!Read More
Unbelievable value
I took the measurements and took the plunge. I have this fixture in our cathedral ceiling mudroom/entrance and it is absolutely perfect. I was amazed at the quality for the price. I looked at lighting stores that had similar fixtures for 3 times the price - amazing purchase.Read More
if this is your style- it's beautiful! looks just like (and even better than!) other brands that are $1000+! it's over our kitchen farm table and we have the lights on a dimmer- perfect for any gathering!Read More
Poorly made. Ended up taking down.
This doesn't look like the PHOTO, I ended up using it in another room instead of dining room.Read More
Beautiful chandelier!
This chandelier is just as good looking or better than pictured. It looks great hanging in our all cedar great room with cathedral ceiling and goes well with this rustic room. It arrived packaged well, in perfect condition, and was not difficult to install. I looked at this chandelier and others for over a year before I purchased. Nothing came close when considering the style and price of this chandelier. I couldn't be happier with this purchase!Read More
Good looking but has minor flaws.
As an interior designer, I can be very picky. This is a really good looking fixture however the finish does flake easily if you are not careful. Also, mine does not hang perfectly straight. It is not too obvious and probably no one can see it but me, but I wish it were perfect. By the time the light was hung in our new home, it would have been quite an ordeal to have it taken down to be replaced, so we left it up. It is a very unique piece and looks quite nice hanging over my 60" round table in the dining room. Instead of the overdone chandelier that you might expect to see there, it has a very simple elegance and doesn't steal thunder from the other items in the room. If it hung perfectly straight and the finish were perfect, I would have given it 5 stars.Read More
Better than expected!
Love this chandelier! We just bought an old southern home that had brass fixtures throughout (yuk!). I wanted a chandelier that looked as if it could have been the original but with a modern touch. This chandelier is PERFECT! The black is modern day yet the style is rustic and old world. We have a deep foyer and not very wide with the stairs right at the door and this chandelier looks amazing in it and lets off plenty of light (25 watt bulbs). We have elliptical transoms over the front door and dining room entrance and thought the round chandelier would look great. Couldn't be happier!Read More
i HAVE BEAUTIFIL 18 FOOT CEILINGS THIS IS THE PERFECT ADDITION TO MY GREATROOM.. IT ADDS SO MUCH LIGHT ITS UNREal///.......... love loveloveRead More
Beautiful Bargain
Even better in real life. The price is great and the quality is too. It looks fantastic over our kitchen island. It's big... which is just what I wanted. I love it!Read More
After reading some reviews, I was concerned that the chandelier would be too big for my dining room, because I don't have high ceilings. But no reason for concern. It looks amazing. It was pretty difficult and time consuming to install however, so be sure to have at least two people and high ladder at hand. But this was the first time I've ever replaced a chandelier by hand. Great purchase for the price!Read More
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Hello Lynn, I hope your week is starting off well. The wire is a little over 8 feet. Thank you for shopping with us.
Why did you choose this product?
Good looking chandelier...traditional and current.
IT had really positive reviews and was a great price compared to other retailers where I'd viewed products of similar design and size.
i choose this fixture because of its clean lines, and old world charm. also it is massive! the price is incredible!
Can this fixture be dimmed?
Yes....and it looks beautiful. :)
In the description, it says the width is 18-36" wide. Is this an oval shape or round?
Hello Design addict, we apologize for the confusion. The specs box is for our search engine, the most accurate information can be found in the product details box. This is approximately 30 inches high and 32 inches in diameter, it's round. Thanks for shopping with us!
Is the finish metal or black?
Hello 12341234kd, this chandelier features a black metal finish. Thanks for shopping with us! L.B.
How would this look with small chandelier shades? Would it be too dim?
No, not at all. Just use the highest wattage bulb. I use lower than recomended since there are so many lights.
can you change voltage to 240V for Malaysia use?
Thank you for contacting us hblee289. Only with proper adaptor and voltage converters. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
How much does this weigh?
Hello airmilt. we appreciate your inquiry. The approximate shipping weight on this item is 26 lbs. We hope this information has been helpful. Thank you for shopping with us. Have a great day!
Advice please! I have the Shea light fixture in my living room, which is open to my dining room. My dining room is quite small,my living room large. Do you think the 2 large fixtures would be overwhelming, and a bit too much "old world" charm? I have an industrial , rustic type light in my kitchen. My other thought for my dining room would be a drummed pendant, but not too small. I love the large light fixtures, but not sure if I'm overdoing it. If you think a drummed pendant would look better for dining room, any suggestions that would coordinate with the other 2? Thanks so much!
Thank you for shopping with us bkay83. I think this will work very well in the dining room. It will add to the old world charm. Have a great day.
Sound like you may have a bit much going on. I have this light (love it), but the style would not coordinate with drum lighting, in my opinion.
I would love to buy this chandelier, but I really want the faux candles to be white. Not because I don't think it looks good as-is, it is just that white will go with my space better. Do you think it would be possible/look good if I painted the faux candles white?Any opinions are appreciated!! :)
Hello thevintagebean, Thanks for your question. I agree the look of the is item is unique. We always appreciate customers with your creativity. Hopefully other customers can chime in with their advice. Have a great weekend!
Paint the candles white. Nice light fixture....
I love this fixture so much that I do not think it could be improved upon. The chandelier has an old world feel to it that may be lost if you painted the candles white. Try not to match everything so literally. I would recommend buying this and seeing what it looks like in person. If you truly think it would look better white, paint it. Think long and hard first.
I think they could be painted if you really want them white. Don't miss this wonderful fixture for a reason that small.
How large is the top that attaches to the ceiling? I'm thinking of also ordering a ceiling medallion and need that dimension, too. :). Thanks!
6 inches
I wouldnt order a madallion, this fixture is lovely and massive and would take away the simplitic charm it already has. I love mine!
4 inches. Nice light fixture
Little confused-is it 4 in or 6 in
Can this be hung with only 1 link? We want to hang it in our living room and it needs to be as high as possible. My husband was unable to make it work at that height (couldnt get the wire through with such a short wire). Has anyone hung it like this and if so, how?
Thank you for your interest in the Old World 9-light Chandelier. It is hung onto the ceiling through the metal chain that is adjustable. You can adjust the height of the chandelier by adjusting the chain length. I hope this answers your questions. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance on this or any other issue.
Not sure, as we have it hung from a 30ft ceiling entry...but it hangs directly in front of balcony...perfect for price.
I have an old world feel bedroom. I purchased the bedroom set from Broyhill furniture from the old world antique collection. we have a catheral ceiling about 14feet in height. I love the look of this chandelier. Would it be too much/too big for a bedroom?
No, it would look great in a bedroom! Perfect with your bedroom set! I would put it on a dimmer and use 25w bulbs.
Yes- use dimmer to control light.
i get so many compliments on this fixture, it would look great in a bedroom, yes I recommend the dimmer too
I have 8ft ceilings in my dining room, and my dining table is 96'' long, would this lamp look right?
Thank you for your interest. It is a beautiful piece and no doubt would look stunning in your space. If you did not like the look once installed, you could always purchase extra chain and wire and extend it. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
It's a large fixture, but due to light/airy feel, it wouldn't overwhelm your space.
What are the exact dimensions of this fixture (reviewers indicate it's larger than described)? Also, is the color black or bronze?
Actually, the correct dimensions should be listed. The reviewer didn't list dimensions, so I think they found it larger than they originally thought. However, the other reviews did not have a problem with the size and those reviews can help determine whether this size will work for you. The ball that the rods are attached to definitely looks like it has a bronze effect and the rods are black. I hope this helps.
The dimensions were exactly as listed...
What kind of bulbs can be used? Can you give me a specific bulb type other than just candelabra?
The most suitable for this item are 25-watt bulbs of style number 87866.
Is this damp rated? I would like to put in a cabana.
This product is for indoor use only and should not be used in humid environments. It is not damp rated.
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Wakeup Call: It's health first this time for RGIII
Wakeup Call: It's health first this time for RGIII
April 25, 2013, 9:15 am
Here's your wakeup call -- a combination of newsworthy and/or interesting tidbits -- for Thursday, April 25:
- Matt Kenseth gets to keep the trophy for finishing first last week in Kansas. But NASCAR's taking away just about everything else. (AP)
- Not yet, Denny Hamlin. Not yet. (AP)
- Wait. Wasn't this supposed to be a good year for the Nationals? (CSN Washington)
- Looks like the Tigers got the 2011 Jose Valverde, and not the 2012 postseason version . . . just as they'd hoped, I'm sure. (AP)
- In today's installment of Declaring For the NBA Draft, we have USC center Dewayne Dedmon. (AP)
- But in today's installment of Staying in School, we have Louisville guard Russ Smith . . . (AP)
- . . . and Syracuse forward C.J. Fair. (AP)
- Oft-injured guard Maurice Creek is leaving Indiana. (AP)
- Prosecutors apparently are happy with the personal counseling he received in the wake of his domestic violence arrest, because they've dropped all charges against UConn center Enosch Wolf. (AP)
- Plan to be at Cowboys Stadium on Jan. 15, 2015. That'll be the site of the first-ever College Football Playoff championship game. (AP)
- Jack Nicklaus thinks officials got it right on the Tiger Woods ruling at The Masters. (AP)
- After the start they had, it's kind of surprising it took the Blackhawks this long to clinch the NHL's best record. (CSN Chicago)
- 'Hawks defenseman Duncan Keith went off on a female reporter in Edmonton after Monday night's loss . . . (CSN Chicago)
- . . . and then he apologized. Sort of. A little. (AP)
- The Red Wings are back in the playoffs, for now. (AP)
- Martin St. Louis is striking a blow for seniors everywhere. (NBC's Pro Hockey Talk)
- Is it possible that Erik Karlsson could return this year, after his Achilles was sliced by the dastardly Matt Cooke two months ago? (AP)
- Dustin Brown's getting the last two games of the regular season off, thanks to the NHL. (AP)
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- What's this? A third Staal brother on the Hurricanes? (AP)
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- LeBron James says nice things about Mike Brown's hiring by the Cavs . . . but don't think it'll help get 'Bron back in Cleveland in 2014, because that's not happening. (Pro Basketball Talk)
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Second elections since it became a democracy
Voters in Bhutan braved rain and treacherous mountain paths to cast their ballots on Friday as the "land of the thunder dragon" began electing a government for only the second time.
Wearing traditional dress and sheltering under umbrellas, Bhutanese queued patiently at polling stations in the isolated Himalayan nation in the first round of voting to determine the Lower House of Parliament.
"There are so many pledges in their [politicians'] manifestos but basically what we expect is a government that can bring about happiness to the people and at the same time economic development," said Chimi Dorji (35) as he waited to vote in Dopshari village, about an hour-and-a-half drive from the capital Thimphu.
"Because without economic prosperity there can't be happiness," he added.
Bhutan is the only country in the world to pursue "Gross National Happiness," a development model that measures the mental as well as material well-being of citizens.
Other policies that have set the country apart include: banning television until 1999, keeping out mass tourism to shield its Buddhist culture and aiming to makeall of its farming 100 percent organic.
While the electorate comprises fewer than 400,000 four lakh people, voting is a huge logistical challenge across the rugged country, where democracy was ushered in just five years ago after Bhutan's "dragon kings" ceded absolute power.
In the run up to the poll, officials trekked for up to seven days to reach voters in the most remote corners of the country. Armed with satellite phones to send in results, officials have battled heavy rains and slippery leech-infested trails to ensure that even isolated yak-owning nomads can cast their vote, the national Kuensel newspaper reported. — AFP


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WASHINGTON- As hundreds of thousands of Americans crowd the National Mall for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 21, the best seats will already be filled — sold for a hefty price.
Obama limited individual donations to $50,000 for his first inaugural in 2009, and banned corporate donors as he sought to distance himself from special interests amid the historic swearing-in of the country's first black president.
His reticence over money did little to stop the flow of cash, however, and the new US leader racked up a record $53 million in private donations, much of it coming from the 1.8 million people who packed Washington for the event.
This second time around, such lofty intentions — and Obama's pledge to have the most transparent US administration ever — appear to have been shelved in advance, with companies invited to join in — and fund — the proceedings.
For the White House is throwing open the gates of largesse for supporters to contribute as much as $1 million for special access. The money could buy much more than a coveted seat near the president as he takes the oath of office.
"This is an avenue for special interests, especially wealthy corporations, to get their last chance to throw money at the feet of the president," Craig Holman, an expert on campaign finance reform, told AFP.
"The real intent is for the corporations to buy access and influence with the White House," added Holman, from consumer advocacy group Public Citizen.
In this year's invitations, copies of which were posted online by the Sunlight Foundation, an accountability group, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) formalized four different donation levels — each with a name of one of the nation's founding fathers.
For $10,000 from individuals and $100,000 from business entities, "Madison" benefactors receive an invitation to a finance committee "road ahead" meeting, two tickets to a candlelight celebration on the eve of the inauguration, and a pair of tickets to the inaugural ball.
"Washington" contributors — individuals who pay $250,000 and corporations that shell out $1 million — gain "premium partner access" that also includes attendance at VIP receptions, seats for the inaugural parade, four ball tickets and passes to a concert with Stevie Wonder and Katy Perry.
Just who exactly will be buying in to such events, and how much will they be paying? Right now, it is a mystery.
In 2009, donors and their offerings were published on the Internet, but this year only the names are being disclosed in the short term. The amounts given will be published within 90 days of the inauguration.
A PIC spokesman said the lavish perks were offered to donors to get them to open their wallets one more time to help fund the inaugural festivities, after many of them contributed to the most expensive political race in US history.
The 2012 presidential campaign exceeded $2 billion, partly due to a Supreme Court case that lifted a cap on independent political spending by corporations.
Ironically, inauguration day will coincide with the second anniversary of the landmark Citizens United ruling, but funding fatigue may be setting in with the inaugural committee reportedly struggling to meet its $50 million target.
Private donations cover the party element of the inauguration, while taxpayers foot the bill for security.
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Authorities expect fewer people this year but security remains paramount — dozens of streets will be closed to traffic and metal detectors will be used to scan the thousands ticketed guests.
The exact number of VIP donors is unknown, but a Department of Homeland Security report indicated that four years ago at least 750 were transported to the west front of the Capitol, where seats were reserved near the podium.
One donor perk that the Washington Post identified as a security breach in 2009 and will likely not be repeated this time around: some VIPs arranged to have their photo taken near the presidential limousine.
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Our Informal beach house is nestled in a lovely, tropical garden on a quiet, sandy beach. Casa Serena has 2 separate, beachfront units -- each with 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living/dining room, and a 15-foot covered patio with barbeque -- looking west at the calm, warm Caribbean and spectacular sunsets.
The master bedroom has a king size bed and private bath. The second Bedroom has 2 twin beds which can be made into a King upon request and there is a second full bathroom in the hallway.
Our front garden with hammock and tropical fruit trees is shady and peaceful.
We have satellite TV, DVD, CD player and WiFi. We have air conditioning in the living room, not just in the bedrooms. We have a washing machine and dryer, private off street parking and a peaceful garden.
Swim and snorkel in the warm Caribbean waters right outside your garden. Pick your own exotic fruit in season. Watch the ever-changing sea and the brilliant setting sun from your patio.
And if you need even more space, look at our other beachfront home, Casa Tamara, which is the next house on the beach, with 2 units of 3 bedrooms each,
This is the perfect atmosphere for a private getaway or a family vacation.
Enjoying this wonderful beach with a choice of sun or shade
VRBO Bear stayed here - 07/08/2012 Mr. Bear and I decided to spend our long-overdue honeymoon in the relaxed town of Rincon, Puerto Rico. We were pleasantly surprised by the owner of Casa Serena, who took the time to describe the town and property in advance to ensure it met our expectations. She also provided us with maps, a list of restaurants and the necessary instructions to ensure we had a great stay.
Upon arrival, we could not believe the true proximity of the house to the beach – literally steps from the backyard gate! The crashing waves could be heard through the large screened windows – a constant reminder that we were on vacation even when we were indoors!
We feasted on the ripe mangos from the tree in the backyard, swam in the relaxing warm waters, and went snorkeling at the nature reserve just on the other side of town. Rincon and its surrounding areas have a lot to offer, but having Casa Serena as our "den away from home" made all the difference in the enjoyment of our stay.
Located in a residential neighborhood, Casa Serena is ideal for the laid-back bear who wishes to embrace the authentic Puerto Rico experience. (This picture is the almond tree just outside the backyard gate.)
We are unusual with AC in the Living room as well as the bedrooms
All rooms have ceiling fans
Satellite TV
CD player
Fully equipped kitchen
coffee maker
all pots, pans, utensils
All Linens provided
Beach Towels and Beach Chairs
Barbeque Grill
Washer and Dryer
private off street parking
Iron and Ironing board
Telephone available
Outdoor shower to wash off the sand
BR B Activities: /B BR Swimming
Jet skiing
Bogey Boarding
Scuba diving
Horseback riding on the beach
Sports center
Lots of restaurants - from local fare to exceptional dining
Sightseeing includes a coffee plantation, caves and the rain forest
Casinos are 20 minutes away
Area: Rincon is a fishing village and a great beach town on the west coast, where the Atlantic Ocean and The Caribbean Sea meet. We are on the calm, warm, Caribbean side of Rincon
It is casual, not touristy.
It's a great place to come to get away from the big city, relax, swim, watch sunsets, go sightseeing, and relax. You don't need a car but it is useful. Near our house is a large supermarket, bakeries, take out food and the town of Rincon with stores, the town square, churches, video stores, and more, all within walking distance. It's just a short walk to some restaurants and a short ride to many more.
And sight-seeing is great, the tropical rain forest, Camuy caves, Arecibo observator and a coffee plantation.
Our Availability Calendar shows when at least one of the units is available; the other unit may already be rented.
If the calendar says that a date is not available, it means that both units are already rented.
My mom and her friend, two teachers, went on a vacation together, travelling around Puerto Rico. When they discovered Rincon, they fell in love with it and decided to come back with their husbands. The two couples had discovered their perfect Caribbean refuge. They looked for a house on a calm beach and found this one in the perfect location. They bought the house, totally gutted it, rebuilt it and spent winters here together. After my mother brought me in on the secret, we decided to build Casa Tamara next door. The two couples vacationed at Casa Serena as much as they could and eventually started renting it when they weren't there. The other couple loved Rincon so much that they moved to Rincon permanently when they retired. When my husband and kids and I went to Rincon the first time, it was love at first sight! We fell in love with the laid back atmosphere and friendliness of everyone in Rincon. It offered something for everyone; my daughter likes to sunbathe and swim and relax in our back yard, my son likes all kinds of water sports, my husband and I like to try all the new restaurants, relax and do some sightseeing. A number of years ago, I took over the rentals and truly enjoy spreading the message of this very special vacation town.
Nancy Renee purchased this house in 1990
VRBO Bear stayed here:
Mr. Bear and I decided to spend our long-overdue honeymoon in the relaxed town of Rincon, Puerto Rico. We were pleasantly surprised by the owner of Casa Serena, who took the time to describe the town and property in advance to ensure it met our expectations. She also provided us with maps, a list of restaurants and the necessary instructions to ensure we had a great stay.
Upon arrival, we could not believe the true proximity of the house to the beach – literally steps from the backyard gate! The crashing waves could be heard through the large screened windows – a constant reminder that we were on vacation even when we were indoors!
We feasted on the ripe mangos from the tree in the backyard, swam in the relaxing warm waters, and went snorkeling at the nature reserve just on the other side of town. Rincon and its surrounding areas have a lot to offer, but having Casa Serena as our "den away from home" made all the difference in the enjoyment of our stay.
Located in a residential neighborhood, Casa Serena is ideal for the laid-back bear who wishes to embrace the authentic Puerto Rico experience. (This picture is the almond tree just outside the backyard gate.)
The VRBO Bear
My husband and I spent two glorious weeks at Casa Serena and we were swept off our feet. Nancy, the owner, could not have been more helpful and concerned about our stay before we actually arrived and during our stay. We were supplied with a most comprehensive guide to Rincon and surrounding environs. Detailing everything from sightseeing, restaurants and grocery shopping. Additionally, a map of Rincon was provided and we felt we knew where we were going and what we wanted to do during our stay. Nancy was thoughtful enough to e-mail us after we arrived to make sure we did arrive safely. The house and its location on the beach went beyond our expectations! The kitchen was extremely well-equipped and unlike a few places we have stayed, the knives actually cut. There was a good supply of starter goods in both the kitchen and bathrooms. The mattress in the master bedroom is so comfortable and was a treat to retreat to every night! The living area outside the house is fantastic. There are more than enough chairs, lounges and hammocks to keep everyone in or out of the sun. Additionally, a wide variety of tubes, boogie boards, floats, masks, fins and snorkels ensure plenty of enjoyment. A wonderful touch was a cooler which we put to great use during our beach trips and long drives. The mango tree in the yard provided us with more than enough fruit for several mango smoothies. The beach is glorious and the relaxing sound of the ocean waves was wonderful. A suggestion for future visitors would be to add a pair of water shoes to their luggage. There are some flat rock formations that may hinder folks who may not be sure footed. We truly hope to return to Casa Serena in the near future and enjoy all the wonderful things that Casa Serena and Puerto Rico have to offer!
Casa Serena was the perfect place for my husband and I when we visited Rincon for a family wedding/reunion. The photos are exactly the way it is - and the location/views are second to none. While it's simple and down-to-earth, Nancy has provided everything you need for a casual beach vacation. Pristinely clean, very comfortable and well maintained, we also appreciated Nancy's personal care & attention before, during and after our visit. The rest of this beautiful island beckons - but it's very hard to tear yourself away from this perfect slice of Rincon with the sandy beach, comfortable hammock and an unrestricted view of the sunset!
Casa Serena was the absolute perfect place for our vacation! My fiancé had visited Rincon before and knew he wanted to rent a beach house. We were so lucky to find such a great place! It was the perfect price at the peters location and just the right amount of space for the two of us! Nancy, the owner, was so great at responding quickly and providing a ton of information! We were able to find the house easily and loved all the amenities the house had to offer (nicely appointed bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and water toys)! The house was in great condition and very clean! One of my favorite parts of the house is the deck area - we spent many evenings watching the sunset! I also loved that we were able to snorkel right in front of the house! The city of Rincon was spectacular and we had many adventures (caving, snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking just to name a few)! We will definitely be back and are even considering honeymooning there!
The Good - great location directly fronts a nice sandy, swimming and snorkeling beach. Nice patio and yard area. The rental has parking along with an alarm system and safe. The two rentals share a common washer and dryer between the complex. The patio is convenient, comfortable with a overhead fan to keep you cool. There is also an outdoor shower to wash sand and salt water off. If you desire you can safely walk to nearby stores, and restaurants. You are literally only a five minute drive to the center of town which has many shops.
The owner, Nancy is an outstanding hostess and goes out of her way to make sure you have knowledge about the area, the rental and nearby attractions. She contacted us before, during and after our stay for input.
The Bad - a little noisy in the evening hours for a while with some barking dogs. Also we were blessed with a mentally challenged Rooster who would crow in the middle of the night a couple of times in addition to his early morning wake up call.
Summary -- We enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this rental to others. If not for the noise issue we would give it five stars
Booked this place for our annual holiday trip because of the raving reviews we've read. I never imagined I'd join in raving how fantastic this place is. I usually don't give out reviews but this time, since my family really had a lovely vacation, it merits another rave from one of its very satisfied customers.
The house - clean, well-kept, fully-equipped, comfortable. The lovely porch, was one of our favorite places to hangout in the house.
The location - you have the beach right in front of your house! It couldn't get better than that! One of the best sounds to wake up to was those lapping ocean waves. And have I mentioned the spectacular sunset views the house treated us to?
It was really the best house for us, as we were looking to just relax and be at home, while on vacation. Other activities were also available for the members of the family who were more adventurous: kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, name it and the village seemed to have it. Will definitely be back in this village particularly this house.
This was my second time here within 8 months. There are no words to describe how wonderful this place is. Nancy is in constant contact until the arrival date. I bring my elderly parents and by the end of our vacation, they are renewed. The house is located in a perfect spot. The supermarket is walking distance as well as the restaurants. You can also drive on route 115 and run into the carts selling delicious inexpensive ethnic food. If you like seafood, you can buy octopus or conch in a cup. Walk on the beach which is literally steps away and you can go to the hotel and drink coconut water from a fresh coconut. There is also a mango tree right on the property and you can make smoothies, of course from a blender in the unit. If you want to relax with all the conviences and amenities this is the place. I can't imagine coming to Puerto Rico and not staying here. This place gets gooderer and gooderer.
Rincon, a small town on Puerto Rico's unspoiled West Coast, is known for its several MILES of sandy Caribbean beaches, the best big wave surfing anywhere in the Atlantic, terrific fishing, boating, swimming, snorkeling, off-shore scuba diving, whale watching and much more. The area hosts many fine restaurants. El Faro, Rincon's lighthouse offers stunning views of the ocean and is one of two passive whale watching parks in the world. The surrounding area offers interesting side trips like coffee plantations, spectacular mountain driving, mini rain forests, the Rio Camuy Cave Park, Cabo Rojo's salt flats, Arecibo Observatory's massive radio telescope and the biologically wondrous Phosphorescent Bay. Golfing is available 25 minutes north in Aguadilla and casino gambling is 20 minutes south in Mayaguez.
Our Availability Calendar shows that the house is unavailable only when both units are rented; if one unit is still available, the calendar will show that the date is available.
Other Activities: kayaking, beachcombing, relaxing
Golf: Three airports serve Rincon, Aguadilla Airport, Mayaguez Airport and San Juan Airport
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5 Sep 2015 - 20 Nov 2015
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21 Nov 2015 - 18 Dec 2015
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Holiday Weeks
19 Dec 2015 - 1 Jan 2016
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Winter 2016
2 Jan 2016 - 22 Apr 2016
5 night minimum stay
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The above rates do not apply to Holiday weeks
Rates are for 1 - 4 guests
For an additional child, there is an additional charge of $25 per night
Security deposit of $300 per week of part of a week is held and returned after check out
* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (USD), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.


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In this presentation recorded at QCon SF 2008, Jeff Brown presents Gallio, a test automation platform, and MbUnit, a test automation framework for .NET. He shows how a test framework works on Gallio and talks about the difficulties faced when building such a platform.
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The Joining Forces campaign was launched in an effort to support American veterans and their families during their employment, education and wellness endeavors. President Barack Obama asked the first lady to direct Joining Forces, while challenging for-profit businesses to hire or train 100,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013. According to White House officials, this effort has resulted in a 20 percent decrease in veteran unemployment compared to last year.
"I want to send a very clear message to the men and women who are wearing – or who have worn – our country's uniform and to their spouses: when you have finished your service to our nation, you've got 2,000 great American companies ready and waiting to bring you on board", First Lady Michelle Obama announced at Mayport Naval Station.
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Linking the Development of Ventilator-Induced Injury to Mechanical Function in the Lung
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- Kara A. Grant,
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Management of ALI/ARDS involves supportive ventilation at low tidal volumes (V t) to minimize the rate at which ventilator induced lung injury (VILI) develops while the lungs heal. However, we currently have few details to guide the minimization of VILI in the ALI/ARDS patient. The goal of the present study was to determine how VILI progresses with time as a function of the manner in which the lung is ventilated in mice. We found that the progression of VILI caused by over-ventilating the lung at a positive end-expiratory pressure of zero is accompanied by progressive increases in lung stiffness as well as the rate at which the lung derecruits over time. We were able to accurately recapitulate these findings in a computational model that attributes changes in the dynamics of recruitment and derecruitment to two populations of lung units. One population closes over a time scale of minutes following a recruitment maneuver and the second closes in a matter of seconds or less, with the relative sizes of the two populations changing as VILI develops. This computational model serves as a basis from which to link the progression of VILI to changes in lung mechanical function.
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- Title
- Linking the Development of Ventilator-Induced Injury to Mechanical Function in the Lung
- Journal
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
Volume 41, Issue 3 , pp 527-536
- Cover Date
- 2013-03-01
- 10.1007/s10439-012-0693-2
- Print ISSN
- 0090-6964
- Online ISSN
- 1573-9686
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Mouse model
- Lung elastance
- Alveolar flooding
- Surfactant dysfunction
- Computational model
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Bradford J. Smith (1)
- Kara A. Grant (1)
- Jason H. T. Bates (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Vermont Lung Center, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 149 Beaumont Avenue, HSRF 228, Burlington, VT, 05405-0075, USA


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RIM commented and said,
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So basically, the federal government is willing to take a risk on national security for video streaming and GPS capabilities? Clearly a consumer decision over a business decision. Shame, shame
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Multigenic phylogeny and analysis of tree incongruences in Triticeae (Poaceae)
Author affiliations
1 Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Centre de Montpellier, UMR Diversité et Adaptation des Plantes Cultivées, Domaine de Melgueil, 34130 Mauguio, France
2 Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution, UMR 5554 CNRS, Université Montpellier II, Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
3 Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier, UMR 5506, Université Montpellier II, 161 rue Ada, 34392 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
4 Montpellier Supagro, Centre International d'Etudes Supérieures en Sciences Agronomiques, UMR Diversité et Adaptation des Plantes Cultivées, 2 Place Pierre Viala, 34060 Montpellier Cedex 1, France
5 Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks Street, M5S 3B2 Toronto, Canada
6 University of Tübingen, Faculty of Computer Science, Chair of Algorithms in Bioinformatics, Sand 14, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
7 Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, UMR RPB-Equipe DIVA, 911 Avenue Agropolis, 34394 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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BMC Evolutionary Biology 2011, 11:181 doi:10.1186/1471-2148-11-181Published: 24 June 2011
Introgressive events (e.g., hybridization, gene flow, horizontal gene transfer) and incomplete lineage sorting of ancestral polymorphisms are a challenge for phylogenetic analyses since different genes may exhibit conflicting genealogical histories. Grasses of the Triticeae tribe provide a particularly striking example of incongruence among gene trees. Previous phylogenies, mostly inferred with one gene, are in conflict for several taxon positions. Therefore, obtaining a resolved picture of relationships among genera and species of this tribe has been a challenging task. Here, we obtain the most comprehensive molecular dataset to date in Triticeae, including one chloroplastic and 26 nuclear genes. We aim to test whether it is possible to infer phylogenetic relationships in the face of (potentially) large-scale introgressive events and/or incomplete lineage sorting; to identify parts of the evolutionary history that have not evolved in a tree-like manner; and to decipher the biological causes of gene-tree conflicts in this tribe.
We obtain resolved phylogenetic hypotheses using the supermatrix and Bayesian Concordance Factors (BCF) approaches despite numerous incongruences among gene trees. These phylogenies suggest the existence of 4-5 major clades within Triticeae, with Psathyrostachys and Hordeum being the deepest genera. In addition, we construct a multigenic network that highlights parts of the Triticeae history that have not evolved in a tree-like manner. Dasypyrum, Heteranthelium and genera of clade V, grouping Secale, Taeniatherum, Triticum and Aegilops, have evolved in a reticulated manner. Their relationships are thus better represented by the multigenic network than by the supermatrix or BCF trees. Noteworthy, we demonstrate that gene-tree incongruences increase with genetic distance and are greater in telomeric than centromeric genes. Together, our results suggest that recombination is the main factor decoupling gene trees from multigenic trees.
Our study is the first to propose a comprehensive, multigenic phylogeny of Triticeae. It clarifies several aspects of the relationships among genera and species of this tribe, and pinpoints biological groups with likely reticulate evolution. Importantly, this study extends previous results obtained in Drosophila by demonstrating that recombination can exacerbate gene-tree conflicts in phylogenetic reconstructions.


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Grilled Steak with Cheddar Crisps
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- 4 servings
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Grilled Steak with Cheddar Crisps
cup fresh raspberries
tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
cup cider vinegar
teaspoons sugar
cup olive oil
ounces flank steak
Salt and ground black pepper
cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
ounces smoked cheddar cheese
head romaine lettuce
- Preheat broiler. For dressing, in a small bowl mash eight of the berries. Stir in mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Whisk in olive oil; set aside.
- Lightly sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper, then lightly brush with additional olive oil. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook steak 12 to 14 minutes, turning once. Slice steak into strips.
- Meanwhile, generously grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Toss together potatoes and cheese; spread in pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from pan; cut in pieces.
- Remove core from lettuce; cut crosswise into four pieces. Serve with steak, potatoes, and berries. Pass dressing.
Nutrition Facts(Grilled Steak with Cheddar Crisps)
- Per serving:
- 479 kcal cal.,
- 29 g fat
- (10 g sat. fat,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat,
- 15 g monounsatured fat),
- 60 mg chol.,
- 514 mg sodium,
- 25 g carb.,
- 5 g fiber,
- 5 g sugar,
- 28 g pro.
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