Pedals and Petticoats: On the road in post-war Europe by Mary Elsy
(ISBN 1 84024 439 9)
An interesting title I came across today about a road trip undertaken by four young and spirited girls. I have heard lots of friends and stangers saying that they will never get to see the world and its always been their dream to travel. Well, perhaps this tale will inspire them to.

[Publisher Description]
Christmas, 1950. Five years after D-Day, Britain was still recovering from the aftermath of war when four British girls – Mary Elsy, her sister Barbara and their friends Agnes and Esme – hatched a daring plan to give up their jobs and cycle through Europe. They would camp together in one tent on a shoestring budget, and ride 3,000 miles through battle-scarred Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Although the Second World War was now firmly in the past, the ruined cities they found were a sobering reminder. At a time when few were travelling for recreation, Mary Elsy’s party created a stir everywhere they went. With its fascinating cast of characters, Pedals and Petticoats is a charming eye-witness account of life in war-devastated Europe.

It's Not About the Bike
A Dutch investigator appointed by the International Cycling Union cleared Lance Armstrong on Wednesday (31st May, 2006) on charges of doping during the 1999 Tour de France, the first of seven he won consecutively, and strongly criticized international anti-doping authorities. Lance has retired from competitive racing to devote himself to the fight against cancer, has strongly denied using banned substances during the 1999 Tour or any other race. "The report confirms my innocence," Armstrong said in a statement.

Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer on 2nd October, 1996. In 1997, he founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF), firmly believing that in the battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. Its mission is to inspire and empower people with cancer. We serve our mission through education, advocacy, public health and research programs.

Lance's tale goes beyond mere survival but his continual fight to live strong. Lance's book, It's Not About The Bike, is an inspiring tale of facing life's challenges with an attitude.

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The Glass Cube @ Fifth Avenue
The Apple Store Fifth Avenue, New York, opened on Friday, May 19, 2006. Cost US$9 million dollars, the distinctive 10 metre structure will serve customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

"The new store offers more than 100 Macs and nearly 200 iPods for customers to try before they buy, as well as the world’s largest assortment of accessories to help you get the most out of your Mac® or iPod®. The Apple Store Fifth Avenue also has the largest staff of any Apple Store, with nearly 300 highly trained Mac Specialists, Mac Geniuses and Creatives who offer free tips and tricks on photography, movies and music to make creative projects come to life at The Studio. The new store will feature a combined 45-foot Genius Bar, iPod Bar and The Studio where customers can get face-to-face support, free advice and work on creative projects at any hour of the day or night." [Source]

View the amazing architecture and the opening day crowd here.
For the latest events and workshop schedule, click here.