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This record - the first time a side in the professional era have gone through a calendar year with a perfect record - means their cushion at the top has increased to 4.47 rating points over South Africa, who themselves improved their rating by 2.4 points in 2013.
The 24-22 victory denied Ireland a first-ever win over the All Blacks and ensured that New Zealand did not slip up in the final match for the second year in a row after losing to England at Twickenham in December 2012, their only loss since the RWC 2011 success.
While New Zealand and South Africa - who edged France 19-10 at the Stade de France on Saturday - remain stationary after their final match of 2013, Australia have climbed back to third after a 21-15 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Australia regain the place they lost to England at the start of the Rugby Championship and re-establish the southern hemisphere triumvirate at the top of the rankings. England will remain the leading northern hemisphere nation in fourth with a near five-point advantage over Wales.
Wales have climbed one place to fifth after beating Tonga 17-7 on Friday. The win had no impact on their rating, but France's loss to South Africa was enough to drop them below the Welsh, albeit only by just over a tenth of a rating point.
Samoa suffered a shock 16-15 loss to Georgia in Tbilisi, but are fortunate it has not affected their position of eighth with Scotland below them losing and Argentina only beating Italy 19-14 in Rome. The biggest win in their history, though, lifts Georgia one place back to 16th.
Argentina's first victory since they beat Georgia in June still leaves them 10th, albeit now just 0.12 behind Scotland above them. The defeat is a costly one for Italy as they slip two places to 13th with Fiji taking over their 11th position after a 26-7 win over Romania in Bucharest.
Japan and Canada remain 14th and 15th respectively after wins over Spain (40-7) and Portugal (52-8) respectively, while Romania fall one to 17th as a result of their defeat and Georgia's win.
USA now sit just six hundredths behind Romania after beating Russia 28-7 at Allianz Park in London, a result which now means the Eagles have a cushion over more than six rating points over their opponents in the rankings.
The final movement in the top 20 sees Uruguay climb above Spain into 20th, although only by just over a tenth. Portugal stay 22nd, and a little over a point behind their neighbours, after ending their year with a heavy loss to Canada.
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1(1) New Zealand 93.81
2(2) South Africa 89.34
3(4) Australia 86.09
4(3) England 85.70
5(6) Wales 80.98
6(5) France 80.87
7(7) Ireland 79.33
8(8) Samoa 77.34
9(9) Scotland 76.56
10(10) Argentina 76.44
11(13) Fiji 74.21
12(12) Tonga 73.21
13(11) Italy 73.13
14(14) Japan 72.06
15(15) Canada 70.75
16(17) Georgia 69.07
17(16) Romania 67.47
19(19) Russia 61.14
20(21) Uruguay 60.77
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Day 1 Chamonix
Our circuit begins and ends in France, in Chamonix. Today is an arrival day so there are no planned activities until the important welcome meeting at 5pm. You may arrive at any time throughout the day (please note that check-in at the hotel is usually around 2-3pm). Look out for a message from your CEO at the hotel reception regarding this important meeting, during which you will meet your CEO and fellow group members, as well as complete some admin, and learn more about the trip. As this is a challenging active trek, demanding good fitness and equipment, it is very important that you arrive on time for this briefing to learn more about the route and to hear your leader's recommendations on equipment. Please make every effort to arrive on time. If you are delayed, your CEO will leave you a message detailing where they can be contacted and when to meet later in the evening or early the following morning. The Mont Blanc mountain range is one of the most spectacular regions in the Alps. Marked trails on the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) circuit straddle three countries (France, Italy and Switzerland) and cross over mountain passes allowing hikers to enjoy the magnificent scenery on this long loop. The majesty of Mont Blanc with the summer flora of wildflowers and alpine meadows has inspired generations of alpine visitors, attracting mountaineers and hikers from around the world for over two hundred years. Late spring to summer is the best time for hiking in this area. The town of Chamonix is an authentic French mountain town, located at the foot of Mont Blanc. It lies in one of the most picturesque valleys of the French Alps, with innumerable alpine peaks towering around you, pine forests, alpine valleys to explore, and beautiful glaciers spilling from the high massif. The town is home to 10,000 inhabitants, swelling to 100,000 during peak season. This evening is our first opportunity to try out some of the best Alpine specialities in a typical restuarant, such as "Savoyard", Cheese fondue, Tartiflette or Raclette accompanied with some famous "Vin de Savoie" wine. Overnight in Chamonix: Please note that the Hotel Chamonix is affiliated with the nearby Hotel Crete Blanche and that in some cases the group could be divided between the two hotels. These two lovely hotels in the centre of Chamonix have everything we need to enjoy the area and get a good rest before and after our trek. The interior of the hotels are all in wood, giving them a very typical Alpine atmosphere.
Day 2 Les Contamines (1D)
We set off this morning after breakfast for our first day's hiking. We'll take the bus or train to the village of Les Houches, where we begin with a cable car ride to Bellevue. From here on a clear day you'll enjoy great views of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Range. Today's hike takes us past the Bioniassay glacier and the Col du Tricot, if weather conditions permit, after which a steep descent brings us to the Valley of Les Contamines-Montjoie. Then we we climb up along an old Roman road, past an original Roman bridge to the Gîte which is our stop for the night, in the valley leading to the Col du Bonhomme Overnight in the Les Contamines valley: Tonight's "gite" is one of the most authentic of the mountain refuges that we will stay at. The idea behind the establishment of these "gites" or refuges, is that local shepherds would provide food and shelter to anyone in need in the mountains. In use for three generations, this cosy place offers accommodation in large unisex rooms equipped with long multi-share bunk beds, inside an authentic renovated "bergerie" (barn). This is one of the most basic of the overnight accommodations we use on this trip with everyone sharing in the same room in true authentic mountain refuge style. The family who run the gite will cook a basic but delicious local dinner for us on arrival. Estimated Hiking Time: 6hrs30mins Approximate Distance Hiked: 20 kms Elevation: Start 1801m; Highest 2500m; Finish 1450m
Day 3 Col de la Croix du Bonhomme/Les Chapieux (1B,1D)
Estimated Hiking Time: 7hrs30mins Approximate Distance Hiked: 18 kms Elevation: Start 1450m; Highest 2483m; Finish 1554m Today we have a steep ascent to the Col Du Bonhomme (2329m), from where we make the traverse to the Croix du Bonhomme (2483m,) where we can stop for lunch, and are rewarded with awesome views down into the Vallee des Chapieux. We then descend to Les Chapieux, our home for the evening. Today we test ourselves with the first up and downhill difficult stretches, but the fantastic views and the satisfaction of coming over the Col du Bonhomme make it all worthwhile! Please note that the terrain on todays walk is rough and the ascents and descents both steep and unremitting. Overnight in Les Chapieux: Owned by a lovely French couple, tonight we stay in the most accurate version of the local "auberge" on our trip, where you can sleep and eat well after a long hard day's walking. We sleep in dorms, the facilities are shared but modern, and the restaurant serving up delicious local specialities is very lively - a favourite with many fellow campers, hikers and bikers visiting the region.
Day 4 Col de la Seigne/Val Veny/Courmayeur (1B)
Estimated Hiking Time: 8hrs Approximate Distance Hiked: 28 kms Elevation: Start 1789m; Highest 2516m; Finish 1240m Today we continue climbing through open pastures and snowfields, arriving at the Col de la Seigne (2,516m) and the border with Italy, before descending into the beautiful Val Veny, passing picturesque glacier lakes en route. There then follows a descent of about 45 minutes to the hamlet of La Visaille. We finish by way of bus or taxi downhill to the picturesque Italian town of Courmayeur, the biggest town in the Italian Mont Blanc circuit, where we'll have a free evening to explore the town's restaurants and bistros. Today is the hardest and longest day of our trip. Please note that on some trips (midsummer only and depending on opening hours) there may be the option of catching a cable car to avoid some of the descent, at your own expense, if you wish. Overnight in Courmayeur: For the next two nights we have two possible accommodations (where each group stays will depend on availability). One is the family home of the famous mountain guide Emile Rey, renovated into a very nice hotel, with very friendly and helpful owners. This hotel is in the village of La Saxe, a very typical old village from the Middle Ages, with tiny streets (cars cannot pass sometimes) and plenty of hidden alleyways to explore, located 10mins on foot from the centre of Courmayeur. The other is a beautifully cosy, typical wooden Aosta structure of a hotel in Courmayeur, furnished in the traditional Alpine manner, with a lovely garden and terrace for relaxing in after your hard day's walk. We use multishare accommodation at our Courmayeur hotels so you may be in rooms with three, four or five people or even on rare occasions dormitories.
Day 5 Courmayeur (1B)
Today we have a scheduled rest day to put up our weary feet or take the opportunity to enjoy the lovely town of Courmayeur and La Saxe. Why not indulge yourself (you deserve it by now!) at the amazing Spa Centre of Pré St Didier with its thermal baths and massage treatments. Another great option is to take the spectacular cable car ride from La Palud to Pointe Helbronner on the Mont Blanc Range, and either return from there or continue on another cable car for a stunning transglacial crossing from Italy into France (weather permitting). Enjoy an optional dinner with the group and our leader to taste some of the Italian Alpine specialities on offer in Courmayeur's many atmospheric restaurants. Overnight in Courmayeur.
Day 6 Italian Val Ferret (1B,1D)
Estimated Hiking Time: 5-7hrs Approximate Distance Hiked: 14 kms - 20 kms Elevation: Start 1240m ; Highest 2125m or 2500m (route dependent) Finish 2025m Time to get those hiking boots back on! We start the day with a steep climb up to Rifugio Bertone (1970m) but with the great reward of one of the best views on the Mont Blanc Massif. We continue along the Mont de la Saxe, taking the balcony path facing the ridge of the Grandes Jorasses, where we stop for our picnic lunch, enjoying fabulous panoramas as we eat our picnics. We finish our day with a descent to Rifugio Bonatti, overlooking the Italian Val Ferret. Overnight in Val Ferret: Tonight's accommodation is the most modern version of a mountain refuge, where we sleep in big dorms but the beds are large and we have plenty of space for luggage. The shared bathroom may be a little bit small and the hot water for showers is restricted by tokens allowing only 12 litres per person. Aside from that, this is the best refuge we will use, very comfy and modern, and the food is great!
Day 7 La Fouly (1B, 1D)
Estimated Hiking Time: 8hrs Approximate Distance Hiked: 20 kms Elevation: Start 2025m; Highest 2537m; Finish 1456m Another long day as we set off down to Arp Nouva and then take a steep climb up cross the Grand Col Ferret (2537m), dropping down afterwards into Switzerland, to the hamlet of Ferret (1705m). A short bus ride takes us down the pretty Swiss Val Ferret, through charming towns and beautiful countryside. The scenery, now forestry and pastoral scenes, will not disappoint. We get off at Praz de Fort (1151m), famous for its very old wooden buildings and we'll pass through some small villages, the most charming of which is Les Arlaches. Notice how the woodpiles are stacked meticulously, like perfect building blocks. Here it's an art. We finish the day with a final climb up to the lovely lakeside town of Champex. Overnight in La Fouly: Even if our accommodation tonight calls itself a hotel, rooms are multi-share, with plenty of beds in each room, and there are only two showers for everyone to fight over (expect lines!!), so it is more like a mountain refuge in style. A third shower is under construction, so you might be lucky! This is a very typical Swiss place with a great restaurant and friendly owners. The lake is really and truly right in the backyard of the hotel!
Day 8 Trient (1B,1D)
Estimated Hiking Time: 8hrs Approximate Distance Hiked: 16 kms Elevation: Start 1466m; Highest 1987m; Finish 1297m Taking the Bovine Way, an old trail used to access the flower-filled summer cow pastures high above the valley, we continue along our circuit today, passing the Col de la Forclaz (1526m) and then heading downhill to Trient (1297m). Weather and group ability permitting, we have the option of taking the Fenêtre d'Arpette route, a "window" through the mountains offering spectacular views, but only after a very long, technical and steep up and downhill (8hrs, 1210m up and 1360m down). Overnight in Trient: Tonight (availability and group size permitting) we may have the fantastic and unique opportunity of a homestay in a gaite converted from one floor of a family home. The accommodation is basic and can be tight depending on group size, and there is only one shower for the group. The family will cook some homemade delicacies for dinner and we will have the pleasure of being invited to eat with them. This is the place where you can really discover all about the way of life in the Swiss Alps as you get to know our lovely hosts.
Day 9 Chamonix Valley (1B)
Estimated Hiking Time: 6hrs Approximate Distance Hiked: 14 kms Elevation: Start 1297m; Highest 2201m; Finish 1471m Saying goodbye to Switzerland, we head back to the Chamonix Valley walking uphill through a larch forest and then open alpine slopes to the Col de Balme (2201m). Then a last steep downhill leads us to Tré le Champ or Montroc in the Chamonix valley, where we take the bus or train back to Chamonix for a final night on the town to celebrate our incredible journey. Overnight in Chamonix.
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October 20, 2010
Although we played our last home game of the season a couple weeks ago, we still had three more games to play in the regular season. Our week was again a short one because we were traveling to Georgia to face Mercer and Kennesaw State. As usual we had Monday off to recover from the weekend so that we could catch up on sleep that we did not get over the weekend. Also it gave us time to visit the training room for those who had bumps and bruises from the games. We are finally in the middle of the semester, so midterms are popping up in some classes along with huge projects and papers. From a freshman stand point I am finally getting used to the college life juggling classes, soccer practice, games, friends, family, and a social life all at once. It is scary to think that our freshman season is almost coming to an end only having a limited amount of games left to play with our seniors whom are graduating this year. On Tuesday, the week really started as we meet with Tami along with the first practice of the week, which is always a tough one. Tuesday always prepared us for the week of practice.
Before we knew it, it was Thursday our travel day. We departed school at about 11 a.m. for Mercer, Ga. The bus ride was not nearly as long as the one to Jacksonville, Fla., but it was about six and a half hours after hitting traffic in Atlanta. As soon as we got into Macon, Ga. we went straight to Mercer for a little practice to get our legs moving from the bus ride, and then went to the hotel afterwards. Finally it was Friday, game day vs. Mercer. Unfortunately we had an unlucky game and did not come out with the result that we wanted, but we were determined to have a better game on Sunday against Kennesaw State.
On Saturday night, the coaches thought it would be fun if we all went to Dave and Busters for some quality food and games. Of course with our competitive nature we had to make it a game and so we split up into teams, and whoever had the most tickets by the end of the night was the winner. Overall it was a fun night full of laughter and joke as it is always nice to have some quality time with your teammates to bond together. Sunday was yet again another game day! This time it was versus Kennesaw State. We knew that it would be a good game because Kennesaw always has a strong team, and not long after the whistle was blown Jessica Huntington hit a shot from just outside the box to put us up 1-0. We led until there were four minutes left in the game, and unfortunately Kennesaw was awarded a penalty kick, which caused them to tie the game at 1-1. We put forth everything we had in our game against Kennesaw even though we were pushed around a little. We never gave up throughout the 110 minutes. We set off for another adventure this week as we head to South Carolina to play USC Upstate on Sunday October 24. This game will determine if we go to the A-Sun Tournament so wish us luck and GO BUCS!!!
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Not only has Rice done great things, she has chalked up a number of firsts throughout her public and private life. In 1993, Rice, who has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Denver, became the first woman and the first African American to be named provost of Stanford University, a post she held for six years. During that time, she also served as the university's chief budget and academic officer.
In 2001, Rice was appointed U.S. National Security Advisor by President George W. Bush — the first woman to hold the post. She went on to become the first black woman — and only the second woman — to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, from 2004 until 2009. In both those roles, Rice pioneered a policy she called "transformational diplomacy," which advocated for the formation of new global governments based on democratic principles.
Last August, Rice became a groundbreaker on another course, literally, when she and South Carolina businesswoman Darla Moore became the first women to join Augusta National Golf Club, one of the world's most prestigious clubs.
The author of two New York Times bestsellers — Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family and No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington — Rice has proven to be a significant leader during a time of unprecedented and tumultuous world affairs. She has been recognized for her efforts to foster worldwide freedoms for all people. Her love of America and her faith in its core values are the foundation of her presentations regarding foreign policy, education, and the empowerment of women.
Since 2010, Rice has served as a faculty member at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and director of its Global Center for Business and the Economy. She drew from her rich and varied career in a recent phone interview with Convene.
You excel musically, academically, and athletically, and are the author of two New York Times bestsellers. What was it about your childhood and your background that resulted in your many accomplishments?
I was fortunate in that I had extraordinary parents. [I] wrote a book about them. My mother was a teacher and my father was a high-school guidance counselor. They absolutely believed that I could do anything. They provided every opportunity to me that they could afford — and some that they couldn't afford. In [our] little town of segregated Alabama, they made it clear that your fate is in your own hands — that you had to work twice as hard. And as a matter of fact, I did not feel any boundaries. I believed that my horizons had no limits.
I was in a bookstore this morning and saw the biography that you wrote especially for young people. The salesperson told me that it is hard to keep copies on the shelves. What is your message for today's young people?
Find something you love doing. That is the most important thing. And work really hard. My parents always said that I had to be twice as good. Part of that was because we were minorities living in Birmingham, but also that message can refer to anyone who wants to achieve. If you love what you are doing, working hard is not a chore but a joy.
When commenting on your future during the last presidential election, you said, "I'll go back and be a happy Stanford faculty member, and, obviously, I'll do what I can to help this ticket. But my life is in Palo Alto. My future is with my students at Stanford and in public service on issues that I care about, like education reform." What specifically would you like to see in education reform?
I did a report on the New York [City] school system and outlined three musts — high expectations of students, excellent teachers, and high standards. I am not a supporter of the self-esteem movement where everyone always wins. Confirmation and acclaim come from having actually achieved something. Finally, I am an advocate of school choice, because poor parents also care about their kids and often don't have choices that others have. Trying to increase the choices of parents is very important.
I believe in abroad education. Math, science, and reading are important, but extremely critical also are other subjects that will round out the total person. We need to support all of these things as part of educational reform.
How do you learn best? When you need to acquire new knowledge, how do you approach it?
I am an academic, so my first instinct is to research a topic. It is a lot easier now with all the available electronic search tools. I try to keep a baseline of knowledge about issues that I am interested in. For example, I read broadly about energy and economic policy. When I try to understand something specific, I delve into it by reading several good articles for starters.
I am an oral learner and have always been as much an oral learner as a reader. That is unusual for academics. I like to go to a lecture and have people come and talk to me. When I was secretary, I would ask, for example, to have the officer from the Vietnam desk talk to me about what is going on in Vietnam.
Clearly, social media and the ability to connect with others electronically grow daily. Are you engaged in social media?
I am on Facebook and Twitter. I tweet about important events and share information on Face-book so my followers know what I am doing with my life. I also try to have fun with social media.
One of the interesting things happening at universities is the explosion of online learning. Do you think this method is as valuable as face-to-face?
Surely, there is some information that can be imparted online — basic information can be presented online, but face-to-face experiences are absolutely essential. There is no doubt about that. We are social beings, and engagement with others is so critical.
Recent legislative and regulatory initiatives have been aimed at limiting government employee participation in private sector and association conferences. Some propose a radically restricted opportunity. How do you feel about this?
You know how conferences workbetter than I. It is about learning, about the time [spent] over coffee and meals, and the informal chats in the hallway [that] are so valuable. You get an idea and there is someone right there whom you can talk to about it. This creates great excitement, engagement, and energy.
We had three departments at Stanford that wanted very much to work together. We put them in the same space with no separation, in an open format. The interaction was terrific, and the ideas that resulted were over the top.
Face-to-face interaction cannot be replaced with anything else. Regarding the government, I think they believe they are being financially accountable by cutting back on employees attending meetings. But in reality they are being penny wise and pound foolish. Washington is far too insular. Government employees must get out and explore ideas with others if they are to be successful.
You have attended hundreds of all kinds of conferences and see great learning models at Stanford. What suggestions do you have for professionals who plan meetings about how to design their conferences to maximize learning?
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Contrary to creative guesses from Interstate-80 travelers, this isn't a ski area, a butterfly pavilion or truly spectacular corncrib. It's an imaginative shrine designed to gather natural light and offer sweeping views across the Platte River Valley. The windows also buffer visitors from the drone of traffic visible below. That's what's most noticeable when you step inside the large wooden doors: the hushed silence of a church.
An anonymous donor gave the Catholic Church more than $2 million to build the shrine, which opened on the 50-foot ridge in 2002. It draws up to 30,000 people a year. Some come here to pray, others use it as picturesque place stretch their legs while traveling along the interstate.
The 23-acre site may eventually include stations of the cross, but for now, a visit starts in an belowground center where water (representing baptism) drips from a artistic spiral into a small pool. Water from the pool wiggles across the floor to the outdoors and into the shrine like the ripple effect of goodwill toward others.
People who enjoy churches and architecture will get the most out of this shrine. For others, it's a short stop on a road trip.
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We have many, many photographs of different subjects in our collection that we can't identify. We're fairly confident they're Sonoma County shots, but beyond that...? Every so often I spot one that I do recognize and strike it from the long list, but most remain mysteries. This week's set comes from a large group of unidentified Sonoma County commercial/industrial buildings -- I think they may be located in Petaluma or nearby -- and I'm hoping someone can pin a name and location to one or more.
1. Warehouses, circa 1940s. Note 1941(?) Studebaker parked in front. Sign on the ground unfortunately obscured by shrubbery, but "W. ...R & Company" is visible. (SCL Photo 6900)
2. School? Office building? Probably circa 1950s or 1960s (SCL Photo 5814)
3. Feed mill? Circa 1950s 0r 1960s. Note mud and sandbags in foreground (SCL Photo 5806)
4. Unidentified warehouses, circa 1960 (SCL Photo 5783)
I believe that #4 is the warehouses near the RR tracks in SR. Near Western Farm Ctr. and the historic RR round house.
1 and 4 are at west 9th and Donahue in SR's West End.
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Leonard Cohen played in Hall last night Prince Felipe de Zaragoza before about 3,000 people, who enjoyed a bouquet made up of some of the most memorable compositions by Canadian artist
Leonard Cohen, yesterday during his recital at the Principe Felipe de Zaragoza .. oliver duch
None of teenagers on the verge of fainting or fans camped in front of the Prince Philip Hall. And not because the artist did not deserve it, but simply because the audience is Leonard Cohen's people who come to his concerts with calm, willing to listen reverently paying attention instead of wasting and screaming frenzy.
And that, although most of the audience comfortably exceeded the Canadian average quarantine yesterday, young and not missing the Zaragoza José Antonio Roca, 26, who admitted being a follower of Cohen "for about 3 years since Benicàssim came to the festival, but I began to hear much before, especially my father. "
From behind came the devotion of Julian Zaragoza Chancellor-resident but his accent betrayed a clear choice-British origin, who at 52 years claimed that Cohen is "a myth and a great poet" whose voice was to serve last night to " relive his lost youth. And he added humor to see the Canadian singing for 3 hours at 75 "as quiet but with so much enthusiasm, gives us hope for the future."
Boards came to the pavilion and Ana Lola Aventín Masetti (Cohen stating that he remembers "a little bit Bogart"), 48 and 46 years. Yesterday was the birthday of Lola and the concert was part of the celebration, although humorous explained that "the poor Cohen is in need of money and have come to have a decent pension," referring to rumors that the artist undertook this tour after this phase your advocate leaving no savings. "Songs that I like about him? There are so many!" Exclaimed the Zaragoza, and decided to choose 'So Long, Marianne "and" Dance Me to the End of Love' which was precisely what opened the concert last night.
Cohen took the stage with British punctuality, surrounded by six musicians and three girls for the chorus (two of which showed his agility by giving an unusual cartwheel over the interpretation of 'The Future'). The Canadian opened her recital literally at the feet of Javier Zaragoza But it fell to his knees before the guitarist at the beginning of the song. Cohen repeated the gesture several times more throughout the concert, which undoubtedly pleased the family of Aragon, who came in full to the action and even took a group photograph at the entrance. When asked Alicia's mother But if he attended only by his son or even a hobby to Cohen, nor thought: "For both of us!" He said resolutely. With her six brothers not only the instrument, but also several nephews and even his godmother, itself coming from Tudela.
Javier Mas had his moments of brilliance with various stringed instruments (including the very Aragonese mandolin and lute), none as beautiful as the starter with one of several minutes 'Who By Fire', with several outbreaks illuminating only to him and cutting her silhouette on the bottom (it won an anonymous Olé hand!). Very ovation was when Cohen began by Mas - "from the beautiful city of Zaragoza, said the presentation of his musicians.
By then it had sounded 'There Ain't No Cure For Love'-on a background of intense red light, 'Bird on The wire', the critically acclaimed 'Everybody Knows' (with Cohen displaying the quality of its gravity),' In My Secret Life '-one of the few moments where the audience dared to speak, tapping with the palm shy end of the song,' Lover, Lover, Lover ',' Waiting For The Miracle 'and' Anthem '.
But there was here to stay, as the Canadian portfolio was more than a dozen songs ready, as has been common throughout the tour, which began in 2008 and immortalized in a double DVD recorded live during one of his concerts in London and edited last year.
At the end of this tour, Cohen plans to record a new album, although, as Javier Mas said yesterday, "now or talk about it. Are 18-month tour will extend far enough and just think of the concerts."
DrHGuy wrote:eldoctorcd has now also uploaded:
Whither Thou Goest & Goodbye: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-f7M8W2ULg
Javier Mas Solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7CVQYAE1AE
First We Take Manhattan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85UiLlVCkKQ
sturgess66 wrote: and then he turns to the stage and welcomes the son of ____? playing the verse and says "it's a great privilege." Who? Does anyone know?
Mollydog wrote:I believe Leonard says "the son of Zaragoza" (i.e. Javier).
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Gallery: All I Own: Swedish Students Photographed With All Their Posses...
"All I Own" was inspired by Kvist's own experiences – she moved to a flat in Stockholm in a truck full of stuff, then left the city with just an IKEA bag with her computer, camera, and a few clothes. She says that people born in the 80's — like the ones on her project — are the first generation of Swedes that are less well off than their parents. Many people she knows change houses frequently and don't own property, yet they are commonly described as selfish and materialistic by their elders.
Well, judging by these pictures they don't look materialistic – instead, their possessions offer a compelling case for anti-consumerism and make us re-think which objects we really can't live without.
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Nick Stein November 15, 2014 at 9:07 pm
A really good short article, but very powerful. I was inspired in this direction by a book called, "Material Possessions" and after living in a vehicle as a student for over a year. I found myself thinking differently about stuff, and while in the van, I had two storage units. I'm still working at it to this day, almost two years later, and my load is so much lighter. I've sold and donated hundreds of items and now its starting to feel great inside to give away things!
I recommend anyone try minimalism. You'd be surprised what you don't need and do need, and I would contend that most of these people are minimalists, mainly by choice. It's sort of funny when you think that all the corporate greed that inspired us to move into materialism is now forging this generation of younger people and people my age who are realizing that they don't need much of anything! I still have nice things, and I'm proud to rock those FEW nice things in my life.
But I'm always looking for a way to slim down. And yes, critics, (we can tell the state of affairs in ones mind by their criticism) I do have a large container in my parent's attic. But each time I visit my home state I find myself ridding of it. It's a state of mind-you can't use the criticisms that govern materialism to understand what you need.
Pilar Caballero September 28, 2014 at 9:06 am
Great initiative to show we could all live with less material things and possesions. Doesnt really matter whether they are students or not. The concept is the same: less material things and more experiences and feelings. I like the fact that they show few clothes and furniture, laptops and some music instruments. The work might be completed by showing any other type of people or just professions but in any case, great work, I love it!
Chris Bigalke May 11, 2014 at 1:39 pm
I find it amazing every comment on here is negative. Don't you have anything positive to say? I find it an interesting set of photographs I can relate too as well. They inspire me to live with less stuff. Nice work. Thank you.
Chris Hattery April 16, 2014 at 2:20 am
Are they taking into account that some of their stuff may still be at their parents?
When I moved to Nashville for 6 months, 10 years ago, everything I owned fit in the back of an S-10 pickup truck…. But, a lot of my possessions were stored at my mom's house. At the lowest point in my life, I had to put everything I owned into storage and lived out of 2 clothes baskets, a backpack, my cell, my laptop and a small air mattress with a sheet and pillow. At that point, I had everything I needed. (just wanted a small heating stove for Ramen Noodles)
In the past few years, the only things I've ever really acquired are my 32″ TV and couch. In a way, it's sad to be 33 and have no major assets, but that just means I have nothing to lose 😉
Rheea Mariea February 25, 2014 at 2:50 pm
What\\\'s so great about these pictures? That is exactly about as much as ANY student would posses. Student\\\'s are poor, and that is usually about the amount ANY student would own and posses.
Secondly, in Europe, (and when I say Europe I mean Western Europe where it is DENSELY populated) they can\\\'t own as much as people who live in say, the United States…..
Yes, we consume too much, spend too much, but we have space where we can do these things.
It\\\'s not like these students here that are being showcased are doing these things because they are choosing to, it\\\'s that they have no other choice because of the usually small apartments some live in, and because like I stated before….usually students are much poorer during those formative years in their lives.
Let\\\'s not make them out to be "Pioneers"
I\\\'m all for living simple, and with less.
But, it\\\'s getting extreme…..
Let\\\'s all just take it down a notch….shall we?
Tommy Indahl August 19, 2013 at 11:42 am
The people on the photos are way to college-like. As a college student I had probably less stuff than these students. But still a great visual concept!
Marcin Szelagiewicz August 19, 2013 at 3:02 am
\\\"they are commonly described as selfish and materialistic by their elders\\\"
For others, the most annoyed by us, our own defects …
Today we do not need books, CDs and movies, TV set … everything we have in our computer … Our clothes wear out faster and are cheaper … We have not been eating at home, do not training their own equipment … We have less and less, and very well!
Clinging to material things make us poorer and more vulnerable to pressure from banks and employers. Who has nothing is really free.
fares June 1, 2012 at 3:09 pm
nice work
cavinggirl April 4, 2012 at 10:27 pm
That's not ALL they own….that's all they took with them to college. Hardly an unusual feat. I bet somewhere in their parents' house are boxes of books, clothes, toys and momentos of the past that they also own. (they may tell themselves that their parents 'own' it but woe to the parents that throw that stuff out without asking!) I'd like to see these same people 5 years after college. (and do none of them have cars or bikes??)
mikellecannelle March 29, 2012 at 8:32 pm
These images could look more stark and less cluttered, but they would be less real. I like the idea of quality and simpleness. yay!
You can still be materialistic, ex: Amish people, they spend two thousand on a recumbent bike but wouldn't have fancy clothes. It's a very relative thing. Which is WHY this is cool. I relate to it.
abc444 March 28, 2012 at 8:42 am
I'm Canadian and a recent college grad and I have about that amount of stuff. They just look like typical students. Nothing special …
bellajewels March 27, 2012 at 8:08 am
Wow, when I was a college student thirty years ago and even beyond I had much less than any of the above photographs. No tele and far fewer shoes but I did have tons of albums. Everything fit into my volkswagon. I don't think furniture was or is very important to college students…which is what takes up much space. And, seriously? All young people get harassed by their elders…this will go on forever and rightly so. It is up to the elders to keep the young on their toes!!!
gueney March 27, 2012 at 2:37 am
Awesome statement, but wouldn't it be more telling to photograph adults in their 40s? When I was a student, I likely had less stuff than any I saw in these photos. Students don't own much. Also, I didn't live at home. I left home at 14, so I had no home base in which to store what didn't fit in my college dorm. The most cumbersome possessions I had in those days was my milk-crate contained record collection.
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ROUND 16 – India, October 27, 2013
1st: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault) 1hr 31m 12.187s (202.130 km/h)
2nd: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) gap: 29.823s
3rd: Romain Grosjean (Lotus Renault) gap: 39.892s
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Vettel 322 points • Alonso 207 • Raïkkönen 183
For only the third time in Formula 1 history we have a World Champion who has taken the title in four consecutive years. Sebastian Vettel joined Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher in the sport's pantheon when his 10th victory of 2013 and his third in a row at Buddh International Circuit put him beyond the reach of Fernando Alonso, whose Ferrari failed to make the top 10 in India. Vettel makes up a quartet of four-time champions which also includes Alain Prost.
Vettel's sixth straight victory looked effortless: teammate Mark Webber, on the harder Pirelli tyre and a different strategy, dwelt on the line and later retired with an alternator failure, while the Mercedes pair of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton could never get near the 26-year-old German. Rosberg was second ahead of Romain Grosjean, who produced the drive of the day to bring his Lotus Renault through from 17th on the grid to the podium.
"I'm speechless," said the normally verbose Vettel. "I crossed the line and I was empty. I took ages to think about something to say. It's one of those moments when you want to say so many things but you can't. It's been such a phenomenal season," he added, clearly having learned an adjective from his Australian teammate. "To join people like Prost, Michael and Fangio is unbelievable."
By way of contrast, Webber was denied the chance to share the podium spotlight as Red Bull Renault also wrapped up their fourth straight Constructors' Championship. "Did you say stop the car?" he asked disbelievingly as the race reached two-thirds distance with him in second place. "There was already a gearbox issue, which I'd informed the team about, but there was very little warning about the alternator," said Webber, whose body language after his retirement was eloquent in itself. It was his third stoppage in the last four races and leaves him vulnerable to Rosberg, just four points behind as they fight for fifth place overall.
Alonso's vain bid to keep the title race alive foundered on a first lap of bumping and barging that saw the Spaniard hit Webber among others in the sprint for the first corner. Pitting for repairs, he was on the back foot for the rest of the race and eventually came home 11th. Teammate Felipe Massa, in the last throes of his Ferrari career, claimed fourth place. On a relatively good day for McLaren Mercedes Sergio Perez produced a robust drive to score his best result of the year in fifth place. The Mexican responded to recent criticism with a late-race move that carried him past Raïkkönen and Hamilton: "Fifth place is a great result for me," he said. "Without question, I have a lot of pressure on my shoulders, but it's always sweeter when you perform well while under pressure. I'm extremely satisfied. In the closing laps, it was a fantastic feeling to get past Kimi and Lewis in a single move. I just braked as late as I could for Turn Four to try and keep Lewis behind – and I managed to do it. It's been a tough season, but today's result is a promising sign and really motivates the whole workforce ahead of the last three races."
Summarily dealt with by Perez, Hamilton slipped to sixth, but that plus Rosberg's podium meant Mercedes eased in front of Ferrari to second in the constructors' standings. The German summed up the current state of Formula 1 perfectly afterwards. "Our target was to be the best of rest this weekend and it worked out perfectly," he said.
Lotus too enjoyed contrasting fortunes. After a tactical mistake by the team in qualifying Grosjean started 17th but displayed his new-found maturity with a strong drive to the podium. It included some forceful dealings with departing team-mate Raïkkönen as the Finn's tyres gave up the ghost towards the end. "I wouldn't have bet a penny on me being on the podium today," said Grosjean after his third consecutive top-three finish. Coming home seventh, Raïkkönen had the minor consolation of setting fastest race lap on the last of the 60 after a last-gasp stop for fresh rubber.
While Indian-led Sauber were unable to keep their recent good form going, Force India delighted the Buddh crowd by getting both of their drivers into the top 10 for the first time since the British Grand Prix half a season ago. Paul di Resta came home in eighth place, one ahead of Adrian Sutil as the drivers split their strategies. "We took an aggressive strategy by pitting at the end of the first lap to change from softs to medium tyres – which was always the plan," the Scot explained. "After that we effectively split the race in two and I pitted again for my second set of medium tyres on lap 30." Sutil meanwhile risked a one-stopper and it paid off handsomely with the German's first points haul in the last three outings.
Last but not least, Aussie Dan Ricciardo claimed his first point in four races when he brought the Toro Rosso home in 10th place. Disappointed to be outpaced by the Force Indias, Ricciardo praised his 2014 team-mate Vettel and also borrowed a Mark Webber adjective in doing so: "Vettel? Phenomenal!" he said. "Particularly since the summer break, when he grabbed the title and never let anyone else look at it."
Coming up: round 17 in Abu Dhabi
The pressure's off, with both titles done and dusted – but don't expect Vettel to lift the right foot just yet. The all-time record for the number of race wins in a single season belongs to M. Schumacher, Esq. If Vettel can keep his current run going he could still equal that score…


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But I got to thinking about something I had read when I was researching xanthan gum in relation to gluten-free baking. I read in one article: "Xanthan gum can be used to thicken or stabilize liquids, suspensions or emulsions...Xanthan gum is a hydrocolloid (link) which means it works by controlling the structure of water within foods and liquids. Its long, chain-like, molecules increase the thickness and viscosity of liquids."
Pondering this gem of information, I wondered if a tiny bit of xanthan gum, in addition to the slightly larger amount of agar I had used in the last batch, might be able to provide enough structure to hold in the air that is beaten into the mixture. I also thought a tiny bit more sugar might help because Versawhip 600K™ seems to react well with sugar. It was worth a try, and the recipe below is the result, which is still not perfect, but IS improved. (The little bit of extra powdered sugar did not make it overly sweet, by the way-- it actually improved the flavor.)
Yield: 3 cups
IMPORTANT NOTES— Fresh or canned coconut milk [even the "lite" type], or homemade full-fat nut milks do not work with this mixture. Versawhip 600K™ does not seem to do well with fat (it deflates the mixture), and coconut or nut milk is too high in fat. However, commercial soy milks or nut milks (such as Silk Almond or Almond Breeze) and So Delicious® Coconut Milk Beverage work because they are quite low in fat. Tofu also makes it refuse to whip up—even as little as 3 tablespoons!
Please follow the steps, timing and combinations as outlined in the recipe.
Mixture A:
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Mixture B:
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1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup organic powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon organic grated lemon zest
Mixture C: (have this measured out ahead of time)
2 teaspoons Versawhip 600K
1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 pinch table salt
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Mix the 1/4 cup soymilk and the agar powder together in a deep 2 cup heat-proof bowl (the size is important because the mixture boils up). Mix with a small whisk or fork. Let stand while you proceed.
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Place Mixture B ingredients in the bowl of your stand mixer with a whip attachment that touches the bottom of the bowl, or in a bowl that you can use with an electric hand-held mixer (do NOT use an immersion/stick blender).
Combining A, B and C:
Whisk Mixture A again and then microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds. Whisk and repeat once. (IF YOU HAVE NO MICROWAVE, place the bowl in a small to medium saucepan which will accommodate it [use a canning jar ring or something similar to rest the bowl on] and which contains enough simmering water to come about halfway up the sides of the bowl. Stir the mixture constantly with a small whisk until the agar is dissolved and thickened and feel silky when rubbed between your fingertips, not grainy.)
WORKING QUICKLY, scoop the cooked agar mixture into Mixture B in the mixer bowl, using a small spatula to get all of it out of the bowl or pan. Dump in Mixture C and immediately (this is important!) start beating at medium speed for a few seconds. Stop and quickly scrape the sides of the bowl downward so that all of the powder gets incorporated into the liquids. Quickly turn the machine on again and beat on high speed for 4 minutes.
The creme will increase in volume by about 5 times, and should be white and fluffy and hold a peak. You can use it immediately or scoop it into a bowl or container, cover and refrigerate. If you serve it immediately it will not be cold, but it will be the consistency of whipped crème. If you refrigerate it first, it will lose some of the air that was beaten into it, so you will need to beat it in a stand mixer or with a hand-held electric mixer (NOT an immersion/stick blender) back to its original fluffy condition. But it will be cold—it's up to you.
It will look more airy after a time in the fridge.
Whip again until the volume increases again and it is creamy and smooth. Use immediately.
This was analyzed using soy milk; it will be lower in fat and calories using some other non-dairy milks.
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 55.8 calories; 3% calories from fat; 0.2g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 80.6mg sodium; 37.4mg potassium; 10.4g carbohydrates; 0.1g fiber; 9.9g sugar; 10.3g net carbs; 1.3g protein; 1.1 points.
To finish off this particular experiment, topped a couple of pumpkin cupcakes with some of the Versawhipped Creme and left one in the refrigerator overnight.
This is a freshly iced one:
This is after spending a night in the refrigerator:
It actually spent all day in the fridge as well (we just split it) and looked pretty much the same as when I took this photo. And the stored second batch of Versawhipped Creme? This is what it looked like after a day and a half in the refrigerator:
Compare it to the first batch:
There is quite an improvement, even if it isn't perfect (yet!). It's tricky stuff, that Versawhip.
5 comments:
- cv said...
Bryanna, have you tried lecithin? There's even sunflower lecithin available now for those who need soy-free (obviously in conjuction with a soy-free non-dairy milk).
I love reading your progress reports. I learn so much about recipe development. Thanks so much!
- Sat Oct 22, 03:21:00 AM PDT
- Bryanna Clark Grogan said...
CV, thanks for the tip about sunflower lecethin-- didn't know it existed! I doubt it would work in this because it actually IS a fat. Also, it's an emulsifier, and I don't think we need that here-- the versawhip seems to do a good job of that. Anywya, thanks for the tip!
- Sat Oct 22, 06:21:00 AM PDT
- Vegiegail said...
Thank you, Bryanna! I cannot wait to try this!!!!!
- Mon Oct 24, 02:18:00 PM PDT
Xanthan gum(Go Louis Pasteur!) I could write a blog post or two on this; I'll try to be brief. From my understanding, agar isn't ideal in recipes like this. As it sets, it's said to from linear bonds (similar to ice crystals) which grow stronger with time. Shearing (like whipping) destroys these temporarily, but they reform on standing. On the wikipedia entry for carrageenan you can see the chemical structure is helical, agar is linear. With shear, carrageenan breaks bonds but these reform quickly allowing it to be dispensed without ruining it's gel structure. Both require heat for dissolution in water. Some carrageenans require certain minerals to form bonds. Some tend to weep. There remains health questions over carrageenan (even so, alot of commercial soymilks contain them).
Cool whip comes whipped and frozen. Have you tried freezing and thawing your whip? Guar gum should prevent ice crystal growth and is stable during freeze-thaw cycles. Temps higher than 50C will cause it to break down. It works in synergy with xanthan gum. Modified tapioca starch (pre-cooked) also dissolves and thickens at low temps (see Willpowder.net).
Looking at whipped products at the store, some are vegan. Some contain soy protein isolate or modified milk products. Most contain fats > 20% (as does whipping cream (35%M.F.)). Does this fat give the melt and mouthfeel associated with cream products? Some contain modified cornstarch (instant clearjel?). Would a thick, stable syrup like brown rice/corn give a more stable result than cane sugar?
Lecithin does foam (molecular gastronomy sites), dissolves in water, and can emulsify fats. My tests on the granules confirm dissolution and foaming. The liquid can be bleached, but I've only found the tar colored one in the store.
Other things beside Versawhip may produce foams; some have a "taste". Is Versawhip a neutral flavor?
Given the health concerns about modified fats and highly processed foodstuffs, should we do like we do for gluten and accept that it is never going to be exactly like what we are trying to replace?
I could type more about my experiments, but I'd better stop for now.
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- Thu Nov 10, 12:12:00 AM PST
- Bryanna Clark Grogan said...
Whoa-- that's alot to take in! I will have to digest all this and experiment some more. To your last question: there is a bit of a bitter aftertaste, hence the amount of sugar used. Oh, and about carageenan, you might want to read this: http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/page/page/628669.htm#64275
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