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China's Investment in GPU Supercomputing Begins to Pay Off Big Time!
When the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin, China, announced that they built Tianhe-1A ' the world's fastest supercomputer based on NVIDIA Tesla GPUs ' there were a lot of folks who questioned whether this system was just a stunt machine or a true deep investment in science and technology.
Well, it looks like GPU supercomputers, like the Tianhe-1A, are just a small part of the investments that China is making in science and technology sectors ' especially the high-performance computing (HPC) space.
Tianhe-1A has proven today
that it's more than just a record-breaking machine ' it's a true scientific tool.
Scientists at the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) today announced a record-breaking scientific simulation on the Tianhe-1A GPU supercomputer that furthers their research in solar energy. CAS-IPE scientists ran a complex molecular dynamics (MD) simulation on all 7,168 NVIDIA Tesla GPUs to achieve a performance of 1.87 petaflops per second ' that's about the same performance as 130,000 laptops. These scientists are simulating the structure of crystalline silicon which is used in solar panels and also in the semiconductor industry. And they were able to accomplish this world's fastest MD simulation by writing just 2,000 lines of CUDA code.
The Tianhe-1A supercomputer. Powered by NVIDIA Tesla GPUs.
Some technical facts for the scientists among you (everyone else can safely skip this paragraph):
The researchers used a multi-body, bond-order potential (BOP) application that they developed at CAS-IPE.
The simulation was run using single precision floating point calculation since it was sufficient for their problem. CAS-IPE researchers verified this by calculating various physical quantities from the end result and found them out to be physically correct against actual materials.
They simulated a system with 110.1 billion atoms and the simulation ran for about 500,000 time steps to simulate a physical time of 0.116 nanoseconds of the system evolution (it seems this is a meaningful time span for the physical problem at hand). Each step takes 25 microseconds to compute, so the whole simulation takes about 3 hours on the Tianhe-1A system.
China wants to expand their economy from being manufacturing-based to also focusing on product design. Supercomputing enables better science and engineering, which in turn leads to higher quality product design along with faster manufacturing, and reduced costs. Policy makers in China realize that supercomputing is a fundamental tool in the global competition for economic growth, and are pursuing GPU-based supercomputers to realize their goals.
This record-breaking simulation of the materials used in solar panels is just a first step. We'll keep you posted on the next giant leaps in GPU supercomputing.
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Battle takes place in an arena, both get 1 week of prep. Morals are on and they are in character who wins?
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wolverine has beaten ironman before as well and is likely to do so here because tony's big weapons that are able to put logan down for any real amount of time he won't use because it would destroy buildings and put people at risk and if logan gets close then tony is screwed.
It depends on which Iron Man you're referring to. If it's Extremis or Bleeding Edge-with-the-giant-cannon Iron Man, then obviously I'd give it to Stark. No offense to the two X-Men, but Iron Man's top-of-the-line armor will overpower the mutants. Tony will just stay high in the skies and knock both of them out with well-placed repulsor bursts.
On the other hand, if Iron Man's armor is a couple of generations back, I'd give the possibility of a win to Beast and Wolverine. I'm not saying that they would get a definite win, but if Tony is wearing his Classic Red and Gold, I'd venture to say that the two X-Men have a CHANCE at winning (much like the scans above). Either they could do an improvised Fastball Special with Beast throwing Logan, and Logan using his adamantium claws to tear up a flying Iron Man. Or Logan could distract Iron Man and his repulsors while Beast - via his electronics knowledge - disables the armor through COMIC-BOOK SCIENCE!
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Honestly, I've not seen the Beast do too much with prep ... whereas Tony, well, has.
With prep, team's only chance is to somehow work a way for Wolverine to go all black ops and take Tony out unawares. I dunno. Could happen in one out of a hundred scenarios I guess.
A decent enough writer could probably find a way to see this work in anyone's favor though. Prep is synonymous with 'plot' all too often.
Tony's really got this in the bag based off feats. And should this fall to an all out scrap, it's a giant stomp in favor of Iron Man.
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My mildly desultory life
The problem with reading so much is that I can never remember where I read what. Or did I hear it on NPR? I can only guess. I guess that I read in Time magazine that 65% of Americans are on a diet. So, since popularity (a phenomenon quite removed from the actual merit of anything, I read somewhere) drives me in the opposite direction of any activity, I recently decided to emulate the life of composer Darius Milhaud, who (I read somewhere) lived a mildly desultory life. I like the sound of "mildly desultory." Sounds like a plan. Or not a plan, which, when everyone else is sweating it out, sounds appealingly contrary. So I've settled on becoming mildly desultory myself.
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Hearing so much about NPR's "From the Top" this week has filled me with parental angst. Why aren't MY kids writing symphonies, knocking off Chopin etudes, or sawing at the cello like little Yo Yos? What magical pills are other parents giving their kids to make them WANT to practice?
To dig deeper into these mysteries, I randomly polled my colleagues at WXXI, asking, "How hard do you push your kids to do well in music, arts, and sports? How do you encourage your kids to succeed?"
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J.P., mother of three, writes:
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I have always loved Johannes Brahms's clarinet sonatas Nos. 1 & 2 and was therefore delighted to see pianist Jon Nakamatsu's name on a new recording of these works with another h-less Jon's, clarinetist Jon Manasse's.
In Sunday's New York Times, James Oestreich describes the appeal of the Brahms thus: "the clarinet and the piano are thoroughly, sensuously intertwined in a subtly shifting balance." If you listen, you'll know exactly what he means.
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These medicines relax the muscles in the prostate and at the base of the bladder. This reduces muscle tightness and spasms that may prevent normal urine flow.
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These medicines may be used to treat symptoms of chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome, noninflammatory, a type of prostatitis, when muscle tightness and spasms are suspected to be the cause of symptoms and pain.
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Most men who take alpha-blockers for prostatitis have fewer symptoms, but it takes awhile for the medicine to give results. Alpha-blockers work best in men who haven't already tried many different kinds of medicines for prostatitis and who have moderate to severe symptoms.1
Taking an antibiotic and an alpha-blocker together helps to improve symptoms of chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain better than either medicine alone.2
Side Effects
Alpha-blockers can reduce blood pressure to less than normal. This can result in lightheadedness, especially when you stand up abruptly after sitting or lying down (postural hypotension).
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
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I took some piX today. Sorry for the loss of detail. I did not put a lot of time into this, and used a pre existing lighting setup generalized for small, non-shiny objects. I am just learning to use Flicker. Hopefully this will work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8266378...7621816935732/.
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Biggest drag for me practically speaking? No optical finder. I will have to track one down, but they are pricey.
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Spacious Tirindrish Steading, Spean Bridge
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The steading is in Spean Bridge, 9 miles east of Fort William in the heart of the West Highlands. This stylish, contemporary barn conversion offers a warm holiday home from which to explore and enjoy this wild, romantic and beautiful land.
Accommodating up to 10 people, Tirindrish Steading has been fitted to the highest contemporary standards. Underfloor heating, double glazing and a warm woodburning stove keep the house toasty warm, the state of the art kitchen provides a good forum for stimulating cuisine using nature's local bounty and the lovely open rooms look out onto Lochaber's dramatic landscape.
Spean Bridge lies on the junction of the Fort William to Inverness road and the road past Loch Laggan to Dalwhinnie on the A9. In the famed Great Glen, under the shadow of Ben Nevis, this is for people who love the hills and wide open spaces. Play around the house, barbeque on the patio, cosy inside with a good book or simply play the piano in this harmonious context.
|Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised
|Nearest Amenities
|1 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Inverness 100 km, Nearest railway: Spean Bridge 1.5 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
|Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 2 En suites
|1 Sofa beds, Double beds (2), Single beds (5), Dining seats for 10, Lounge seats for 10
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ
|Parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
Main rooms
We have lovely comfortable communal rooms including:
Double height sitting room and balcony
Dining room/conservatory
Kitchen and planning department*
*A table placed immediately below wall maps of the local area, great for planning walks and trips.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Our bedrooms have the finest linen and the bathrooms have bathss and power showers, lots of hot water and mod cons:
1 master bedroom with en-suite
1 twin/double bedroom
1 bunk bedroom
1 single bedroom
1 family bathroom upstairs, bang next door to the bedrooms
1 double bedroom with en-suite shower on the ground floor - we won't say proper disabled access but it's good for someone who doesn't do stairs.
Useful rooms
These rooms are not so interesting from an aesthetic perspective but are vital to having a happy Scottish holiday:
Utility room with washing machine, dryer, airing cupboard and lovely warm boiler
Ground floor loo
Porch with boot rack and plenty of space for coats and outside clobber.
|Further details outdoors
Large patio for basketball and sitting out for barbeque, eating and reading
Lawn for playing ball games and for watching birds and the animals in the fields beyond
Lots of space for playing in the river, in the burns and up the hill
The Lochaber region
The mountainous region of "Lochaber" around Fort William and Glencoe is truly wild and exciting. Few roads and miles and miles of high wilderness provide spectacular views with dramatic skies and towering mountains and cliffs plunging to the sea. The air is fresh and the lanscape is invigorating.
The "Outdoor Capital" is so suited to Fort William. Climb, mountain bike, walk, ski or even parachute , canoe, waterski or canyon to really experience the richness of these hills.
Proud highland clans such as Clan Cameron, Clan Donald in Glencoe and Glen Roy, Mackintosh and even Campbells all fiercely protected their way of life and local traditions and tartans. Mulroy the site of the last ever battle between highland clans is on our land just up the hill behind the house. Iain Lom the great highland bard lived just below the house. MacDonell of Tirindrish led the Keppoch MacDonalds in their ambush at High Bridge the very first shots of the Jacobite rebellion.
Fort William
Remarkable local food - food fresh from the loch and hill
Russell's at the Old Smiddy, Spean Bridge
The Old Pines, near Commando Memorial
The Old Station Restaurant, Spean Bridge
Stronlossit Hotel and bar, Roy Bridge
Inverlochy Castle
The Crannog in Fort William
Ski or snowboard at Aonoch Mhor - 5 miles away
Walk all around - new Great Glen way surrounded by some of the finest hillwalking in the country
Walk along the miles of local seashore
Climbing - 7 miles from Ben Nevis and countless Munros - walk through to the Mamores
Canoeing - River Spean and River Roy on doorstep
Mountain Biking - Nevis Range "Fort Bill" is host to the world championships and has fantastic runs
Mountain Biking - wolftrax at Strathmashie
Mountain biking - we are the home of the Maxxis team when they compete at the championships !
Golf course - Par 3 walk on - 1 mile away
Spean Bridge Fishing - 3 miles from the river Lochy
Stalking - may be arranged with notice
Play or watch shinty, the great highland team sport - played on the Camanach pitch near the house
There is plenty to do and see locally:
Glenfinnan - where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Jacobite standard - 20 miles on the road to the Isles
High Bridge - scene of first skirmish of the '45 rebellion - 2 miles
Glen Roy - famous parallel roads created by glacial lakes (Lochs)
"Dew of Ben Nevis" whisky distillery in Fort William
Glencoe - scene of the infamous Massacre and a place of extraordinary atmosphere - 30 minute drive.
Loch Ness - twenty minutes to Fort Augustus at the end of the Loch
Sealife Centre in Oban - an hour to the south
Ardverikie and Loch Laggan - home to "Monarch of the Glen" twenty minutes drive towards Dalwhinnie
Glen Nevis - dramatic local glen and celebrated backdrop to movies such as "Braveheart", Harry Potter and "Rob Roy"
Ardnamurchan Point - Scotland's most westerly point - fantastic two hour drive along superb scenery
Castle Tioram - Scotland's secret castle, nestling in the inlets of Moidart - an hour north west
Icewall in Kinlochleven - award winning activity in this extraordinary smelter town far down a remote loch.
Fort William - busy local town
West Highland Museum - collection of Jacobite artefacts as well as fascinating local history
Clan Cameron Museum
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Where France and Germany Meet: Alsace, the Rhine and Paris
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
9/27/2014 - 10/10/2014
8/31/2015 - 9/15/2015
6/2/2016 - 6/17/2016
9/12/2016 - 9/27/2016
13 nights
Price starting at:
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Program Type:
Adventure Afloat Study Cruise; River Boats; History & Culture
34; 12 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 12 Dinners
Meal Options:
Dotted with hilltop castles and carpeted by Riesling-growing vineyards, the Rhine Valley�s beauty can sometimes overshadow its vital role in understanding the complex, often confrontational relationship between Germany and France. In the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg, on a voyage along the Rhine and in Paris, come to understand how the interactions of two great European powers have shaped the history of the continent.
Activity Particulars
Extensive walking along unpaved lanes and cobblestone streets; some stairs without railings and/or uneven. Participants should be able to stand for at least one hour.
Itinerary At-a-Glance
Strasbourg (France), 3 nights; aboard vessel, 8 nights; Paris, 3 nights.
Day 1: Overnight flight from the U.S.A.
Days 2-4: Arrival Strasbourg (France):
Explore the Grande �le, Strasbourg�s medieval city center. Learn about the governance of modern Europe during an expert-led visit to the European Parliament or the Council of Europe. Lodging: Comfortable hotel in historic center.
Days 5-6: Embark vessel / Heidelberg (Germany):
Meet with local faculty at the University of Heidelberg, one of the oldest universities in Europe, and examine the Renaissance ruins of Heidelberg Castle.
Day 7: Eberbach / Mainz / Frankfurt
Learn about the 1,000- year history of viticulture in the Rhine Gorge at the Rheingau Wine Museum.
Day 8: Frankfurt / Ascaffenburg
Sail past the legendary Lorelei Rock to the town of Cochem, where a local expert discusses medieval history in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Day 9: Rudesheim
In Bernkastel, visit a local vineyard and sample some of the much-celebrated Riesling wines from the Moselle valley region.
Day 10-12: Cochem / Bernkastel / Trier / The Moselle Valley
Learn about the legacy of the Roman Empire in the Rhine region during a field trip to Trier, one of the oldest cities in Germany and the birthplace of Karl Marx.
Days 13-16 Saarbr�cken / disembark / coach to Paris (France) / departure:
En route to Paris, delve into the story of the devastating Battle of Verdun and pay your respects at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. Explore Paris, including the Louvre, Notre Dame de Paris, the �le de la Cite and a boat excursion on the Seine. Lodging: Comfortable hotel on the Left Bank.
ms Leonardo da Vinci
This deluxe two-deck river ship that was built in 2003. It can carry up to 144 passengers in its 72 cabins, all of which have an outside window. The ship's facilities include a restaurant, lounge, bar and sun deck.
Comfortable, well-located hotels; comfortable cabins aboard deluxe two-deck river ships.
Meals and Lodgings
Villa Montparnasse
Paris, France
3 nights
MS L�onard de Vinci
Saarbrucken, Germany
Cochem, Germany
Koblenz, Germany
Rudesheim, Germany
Eberbach, Germany
Strasbourg, France
6 nights
Hotel Hannong
Strasbourg, France
3 nights
Villa Montparnasse
The Villa Montparnasse is a quaint hotel on the left bank of the Seine. The colonial-style residence is located in the 19th century intellectual elite neighborhood opposite the famed Montparnasse Cemetery and next to the apartment where Simone de Beauvoir lived. This hotel is both charming and comfortable and is one block from a pedestrian street featuring restaurants and shops. It is within walking distance of two different metro lines both with direct access to the main monuments of Paris.
Contact info:
2, rue Boulard
Paris, 75014 France
phone: +33 (0)1 56 80 34 34
Room amenities:
In each room there is satellite TV, air conditioning, a mini-bar and a safe.
Facility amenities:
24-hour front desk with English-speaking staff, bar / lounge, laundry service, smoke-free environment. Wifi is available in the lobby. Participants should be aware that hotel rooms in Paris are often considerably smaller than hotel rooms in the United States.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights prior:
TBD Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for details.
Check in time:
MS L�onard de Vinci
Ship Information:
The MS L�onard de Vinci is a deluxe two-deck river ship that was built in 2003 and refurbished in 2011. It is 105 meters long and can accommodate 144 passengers in its 72 cabins, all of which have windows.
Contact info:
12, rue de la Division Leclerc
Strasbourg, 67080 France
phone: +33 (0)3 88 76 44 44
Room amenities:
All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, and safe.
Facility amenities:
Dining room, lounge, bar and dance floor, central heating, gift shop, radiophone, radar, large sun deck with deckchairs, fully air-conditioned.
Smoking allowed:
Hotel Hannong
Full Service Hotel
The Hotel Hannong is located in the heart of medieval Strasbourg, within a 10 minute walk of la Petite France, Place Kleber and Strasbourg Cathedral. The hotel has modern furnishings throughout with charming public spaces decorated with an ecclectic mix of fine art.
Contact info:
15, rue du 22 Novembre
Strasbourg, France
phone: +33 3 88 22 63 87
Room amenities:
Rooms features a safe, cable TV, desser and closet, bathrooms have hair dryer and soap and shampoo.
Facility amenities:
24-hour reception desk staff with fluent English. The hotel has a wine bar where participants can relax and talk about the day's activities. High speed Internet WIFI is free of charge throughout the hotel. Room-service and laundry service are available.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights after:
TBD Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for reservations.
Check out time:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
The program begins with an orientation meeting at the program hotel in Paris. You will be staying at
Villa Montparnasse
that night.
End of Program:
The program ends after breakfast at the program hotel in Strasbourg. You will be staying at
Hotel Hannong
the night before.
Required documents:
The Participant Information Form is required.
Parking availability:
Not applicable
(For Independent Travelers)
Train or bus availability:
Buses, taxis, and trains are available.
To Start of Program
Nearest city or town:
Nearest highway:
Nearest airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Transportation to site:
Paris Shuttle, a third party service, offers discounted shared shuttle and private transfer rates to Road Scholar participants. The rate they offer is about 10% discount off their published rate. By using the web link below, you can take advantage of these rates and book your transfer for departure in Paris. Shared shuttle rates start at 18 euros and private shuttle rates start at 75 euros. (Please note that the website does not indicate that this is a discounted rate for Road Scholar.) You will need to pay in advance with a credit card to confirm reservations and print your own voucher. www.parishuttle.com/index.php?partner=P60WEN
From End of Program
Transportation from site:
Individual travelers may take a taxi to the airport.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Departure from the USA
(Saturday, September 27)
Depart From:
International flights to France.
Day 2:
Arrival and Orientation in Paris
(Sunday, September 28)
Arrive To:
Arrivals in Paris and transfers to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel and take time to relax before meeting for orientation and dinner. We will gather in our private meeting room where the Group Leader will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. We will review the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have. Please be aware that program activities and scheduled times could change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Villa Montparnasse
Meals Included:
Day 3:
Paris- Liberation Tour and Louvre
(Monday, September 29)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
We will take the metro for our Occupation and Liberation tour. With your local expert guide, discover areas of Paris under German occupation and discuss the resistance and liberation.
At a local restaurant.
Enjoy a field trip to the Louvre, where you will have time for self-exploration. Investigate the wing or collection of masterpieces that most peaks your interest.
At a local restaurant.
Enjoy a cruise on the Seine River.
Villa Montparnasse
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
L'�le de la Cit� / Free Time
(Tuesday, September 30)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
We will take the metro for a discovery of L'�le de la Cit�, heart of Paris and the location where the city was founded. It is dominated by the gothic cathedral Notre Dame de Paris.
On your own to explore local cuisine.
Enjoy some free time to explore Paris at your own pace.
At a local restaurant.
Enjoy the city lights on a bus tour.
Villa Montparnasse
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
Paris / Embarkation
(Wednesday, October 1)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
We will check-out of the hotel and travel by coach to board the ship in Saarbrucken. There will be a short stop en-route and a lunch will provided. Due to the length of the drive, there will be no stop in Verdun or at the cemetery.
En route to the ship.
We will board the MS L�onard De Vinci.
On board.
MS L�onard de Vinci
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Bernkastel / Cochem
(Thursday, October 2)
Breakfast buffet on board.
We will go on a city tour of Bernkastel known for its half-timbered houses and weathervanes on rooftops. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard. We will then return to the ship and cruise towards Cochem. As we sail, you will discover the exceptional landscapes of the picturesque Moselle Valley.
On board.
Enjoy an on-board lecture titled, "Verdun and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in World War I."
On board.
MS L�onard de Vinci
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7:
Cochem / Koblenz
(Friday, October 3)
Breakfast buffet on board.
We will take a field trip to Cochem. Nestled 350 feet over the Moselle River, you will discover Reichsburg Castle and its flamboyant gothic style architecture. Afterwards, we will return to the ship for lunch and depart for Koblenz.
On board.
There will be an on-board lecture titled, "The Rhine in the Imagination of Artists and Tourists."
On board.
Enjoy some free time to discover Koblenz.
MS L�onard de Vinci
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8:
Koblenz / Rudesheim
(Saturday, October 4)
Breakfast buffet on board.
Marvel at the most beautiful section of the romantic Rhine. Throughout this cruise, you will sight numerous castles among the famous vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei rock. Lorelei is also the name of one of the beautiful Rhine Maidens who, legend has it, lured navigators of this river to their dooms with their alluring singing, much like the sirens of ancient Greek myths. Most famous is the poem Die Lore-Ley by Heinrich Heine, which tells of the titular female as a kind of siren luring shipmen to distraction with her singing, who then crash into the riverbed rocks. Heine's poem was labelled as, "written by unknown writer" during the Third Reich because it was too popular to ban it completely for its Jewish authorship.
On board.
We will set off by tourist train, enjoy some tasting of the famous wines of the region, and have a guided tour of the mechanical music cabinet museum.
On board.
Take some free time in Drosselgasse, which is the heart of Rudesheim's old town. It is full of beautifully decorated restaurants. Live band entertainment, brass instruments, and dance music play all day and all night during the summer in the many wine taverns and open-air garden taverns along the 144-metre-long narrow cobblestone pedestrian street. Built in the 15th century, Drosselgasse was used by boat owners to transport items from the river to homes in the town.
MS L�onard de Vinci
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9:
Mannheim / Heidelberg / Eberbach
(Sunday, October 5)
Breakfast buffet on board.
We will depart by coach for Heidleberg with an exterior visit of the castle.
On board.
Enjoy an on-board lecture titled, "The Roman Empire and its Borders." Afterwards, enjoy a walk in the medieval city of Eberbach before dinner.
On board.
MS L�onard de Vinci
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10:
Eberbach / Mannheim
(Monday, October 6)
Breakfast buffet on board.
There will be an on-board lecture titled, "Towns, Printing, and Protestantism in the Holy Roman Empire."
On board.
Enjoy sightseeing on your own in the economic and cultural capital of the Rhine-Neckar Triangle.
Gala dinner on board.
MS L�onard de Vinci
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11:
Disembark Strasbourg / Coach to Colmar / Haut Koenigsbourg
(Tuesday, October 7)
Breakfast buffet on board.
We will disembark from the ship and depart by coach for a field trip to the Haut Koenigsbourg. Next, we will take the coach for a visit of Colmar.
In Colmar.
We will explore Colmar before checking-in at the hotel in Strasbourg.
At a local restaurant.
Hotel Hannong
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12:
Petite France / Palais de Rohan
(Wednesday, October 8)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
We will take a city walk in Strasbourg and visit La Petite France and the cathedral.
At a local restaurant.
Enjoy a field trip to the Palais de Rohan and Strasborug city museums. There will be a guided introduction and then time for individual exploration.
On your own to explore local cuisine.
Hotel Hannong
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13:
Lecture and Parliament in Strasbourg
(Thursday, October 9)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
There will be a presentation led by the guide titled, "France, Germany, and the Rhine from Ancient Times to the European Union."
At a local restaurant.
We will take the coach to the European Union. There will be a tour of the Debating Chamber of the Parliamentary Assembly and then a conference lasting approximately one hour on the role of the Council of Europe in the European political field. In addition, there will be an on-site lecture focused on modern Europe.
Farewell dinner at a restaurant in Strasbourg.
Hotel Hannong
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14:
Departures from Strasbourg
(Friday, October 10)
Breakfast buffet at hotel.
In Transit:
Departure transfers from Strasbourg. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please be in touch via the Road Scholar Social Network, where you can share memories, pictures, and comments. Best wishes for all your journeys.
Meals Included:
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
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All Along the Rhine: Recipes, Wine and Lore from Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Holland
Author: Kay Shaw Nelson
Description: A tribute to the Rhine Valley, its history, culture and especially its food in 130 authentic recipes.
Baroque and Rococo Art
Author: Germain Bazin
Description: An excellent illustrated survey of Baroque and Rococo art and architecture, this volume in the acclaimed "World of Art" series is a good companion to the golden age of Middle Europe.
Cathedrals and Castles, The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages
Author: Alain Erlande-Brandenburg
Description: This pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages features hundreds of drawings, color illustrations and a brief chronology.
Eyewitness Guide Germany
Author: Eyewitness Guides
Description: Featuring color photography, excellent local maps and a region-by-region synopsis of the country's attractions.
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example, Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server 2003. It's pretty much unheard of for exams to carry over across two adjacencies. So I'm afraid the answer about whether you can use any exams from Windows NT 4.0 certification toward gaining your Windows Server 2003 certification is "no."
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Yeah, it was probably me. I'm a horrible person who thrives on misery.
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