Hydropower industry braces for glacier-free future Oct 22, 2009
RHONE GLACIER, Switzerland (Reuters) - Standing on the glacier at the source of the Rhone river, glaciologist Andreas Bauder poses next to a 3-meter high pole sticking out of the ice, and gestures above his head. "This is about the melt of one month," he says, as fellow scientists drill into the ice. (Scientific American)
•Journaling more than record of one's day; it's therapeutic Sep 23, 2009
I was sitting along the bank of the Rhone River in Lyon with the bag behind me. I was not paying attention which, as any Zen master or middle school teacher will tell you, is the root of most difficulties. (The Daily Journal)
Alinghi's boat flown over Alps to reach the sea Aug 8, 2009
Tracing a route along the Rhone river valley, the multimillion dollar cargo followed the Great St. Bernard Pass across the Alps before a scheduled refueling stop at Biella, Italy ... Tracing a route along the Rhone river valley, the multimillion dollar cargo followed the Great St. Bernard Pass across the Alps before a scheduled refueling stop at Biella, Italy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Budget Geneva: Dips in the lake, free concerts Jul 30, 2009
Across the Mont Blanc bridge over the Rhone River leaving the lake, you'll find Au Big Sandwich, also called Chez Raffaele, at 10 rue des Eaux-Vives, with various sandwiches around $6-$8 (6. 80-8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hero of France: World War II veteran to be decorated by nation he helped liberate Jul 19, 2009
In subsequent months, Foster helped Allied forces open access to the Rhone River Valley, march northeast across France and, in the face of heavy resistance, enter Germany that winter. On May 9, 1945, the day after Germany's surrender, Foster was directed to transport a prize captive from division headquarters in Kufstein, Austria, to Seventh Army headquarters in Augsburg, Germany. (Missoulian, MT)
Book: Friend Chopped Off Van Gogh's Ear May 6, 2009
Gauguin then tossed his sword into the Rhone river; Van Gogh delivered the ear to a prostitute at a nearby brothel, the authors speculate. The authors, Hans Kaufmann and Rita Wildegans, say their main source of proof rests with Van Gogh's last words to Gauguin: "You are quiet. I will be, too.". (CBS News -- World)
Cotes du Rhone Exclusive Wine Sponsor for COLCOA Opening Apr 18, 2009
Located along the Rhone River between Lyon and Avignon, Cotes du Rhone wines are widely available in the U.S. and offer diversity and value. A fruit forward and spicy taste profile that pairs well with meals is indicative of Cotes du Rhone wines. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Take a Vacation Aboard a River Crui... Mar 1, 2009
The Saone and Rhone River flows through the southern towns of Lyon and Avignon. When to Go on River Cruise. (Suite101.com)
Corsica is next stop for Travel Series Feb 13, 2009
The Rhone River, Avigonon, Aries, Nimes and unspoiled villages of the Alpiles Mountain are delightful destinations, and viewers will meet the people in this trip with world traveler and cinematographer Walsh. Walsh has a taste for the unknown and shares his passion for faraway places with travel- film audiences all over American. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
4-star Craft a real treat Feb 12, 2009
A seemingly innocent bottle of Lirac, lesser known than its famous cousin across the Rhone River, Chateauneuf du Pape, is a special treat to find in a wine cellar. But as was the case in New York, almost all the bottles offered are overpriced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
