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Her passing was confirmed by the mayor of Seville, the city where she spent the last years of her life. He said the duchess "always held a place in her heart for Seville and so she will always be remembered in the heart of Seville."
Her husband Alfonso Diez was by her side along with her six children, who have been keeping vigil ever since their matriarch was admitted to hospital suffering from pneumonia. On Wednesday, the duchess was taken home to spend her last hours in the 16th-century palace, which was her matrimonial home with Alfonso, her third husband.
Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart held more titles than the Queen, had a fortune estimated at £3billion, and was said to be able to cross Spain from north to south without leaving her estates.
Her vast wealth was put in the shade only by by her colossal reputation as a woman who lived life to the full. Cayetana outlived two husbands, remarried at the grand age of 85, and counted famous celebrities like Tom Cruise, Sophia Loren and Jackie Kennedy among her acquaintances.
The Duchess of Alba was a descendant of King James II of England, through his illegitimate son James Fitz-James, Duke of Berwick whose mother was Arabella Churchill, the sister of the Duke of Marlborough.
Aside from the dukedom of Alba, of which she was the 18th holder, Cayetana was a duchess seven times over, a countess 19 times and a marquesa 23 times.
She was born on 28 March, 1926 in her family's lavish home in Madrid, Liria Palace, which housed some 249 paintings by artists including Rembrandt, Goya, Van Dyck and Rubens, as well as the Alba Bible which dates back to 1430.
Known for her striking looks, the society darling was once asked by Picasso to become his muse – an offer she declined because "being a model is horrible".
After Liria Palace burned down during the Spanish Civil of 1936-9, she spent some years helping her father rebuild it.
When Cayetana married naval officer Don Pedro Luis Martinez de Irujo y Artacoz, son of the Duke of Sotomayor, in 1947 the wedding rivalled that of the Queen Elizabeth's to Prince Philip, which took place a month later. The bride walked down the aisle in an opulent lace dress with a full skirt and the glittering diamond and pearl Alba tiara, atop her head.
The union produced five sons and a daughter and lasted 25 years until his death in 1972.
Her next marriage in 1978 shocked Spanish society. The groom was controversial former Jesuit priest Jesus Aguirre y Ortiz de Zaráte, an intellectual whose work was banned by the Franco dictatorship. He too died in 2001, making her a widow for the second time.
There was more controversy to come when the duchess wed Alfonso, a civil servant 25 years her junior, in 2011. She had known him for 30 years through her second husband – although romance only blossomed after a chance meeting at the cinema.
Impervious to the raised eyebrows, she described him as "a fantastic person", adding: "He has completely changed my life".
Millions of Spaniards tuned in to see to see TV coverage of the groom arriving at Seville's Las Dueñas Palace, Cayetana's 16th-century Andalusian base.
The Renaissance estate which covers 9,542 square metres in the heart of the city, was a focal point for supporters wearing traditional dress and white wigs in reference to her curly hairstyle.
After the ceremony, the newlywed duchess came outside to get the fiesta started, kicking off her shoes in abandon as she danced in front of well-wishers, while her husband looked on indulgently. Till the end that gusto ahd love for life remained.
"I confess I am thinking of keeping on living," said the Duchess of Alba recently. "Although it's only so I can enjoy the expression on people's faces when I point at them and say "I'm going to bury you all".
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) — Over the weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working along the California-Mexico border intercepted 461 pounds of narcotics valued at more than $2.1 million and captured 14 fugitives.
From Fri, Oct. 27, through Sun, Oct. 29, CBP officers intercepted more than 350 pounds of methamphetamine, 71 pounds of cocaine and 36 pounds of marijuana.
Narcotics hidden inside vehicles in various places such as the vehicles’ floor, car battery, seats, gas tank, tires and quarter panels were all discovered by officers.
Also over the weekend, 14 fugitives were arrested for various charges that included homicide, wire fraud, robbery and parole violations.
The man arrested for homicide was identifed as Deven Bargas.
Crossing. Bargas presented his California ID card but officers "detected inconsistences and referred the man for further inspection."
Officers utilized the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System and confirmed that Bargas was wanted Bargas was wanted by the San Jose Police Department for homicide. Officers transported him to the San Diego Country Jail to await extradition to San Jose.
All narcotic-related subjects were turned over to Homeland Security Investigations for further processing.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided information for this story. Statistics on CBP enforcement can be found here.
* Champion & His G-Strings:Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Starite Room. Tix available Friday. Sept. 18. Their new record, Resistance — not to be confused with Muse’s The Resistance — is now in stores. Alive Again is the first single. The video is a pretty good indication of their live show.
Tickets are $17.50 plus service charges. On sale: Friday, Sept. 18 at Ticketmaster, Unionevents.com, and Blackbyrd.
* The Trews Acoustic: Saturday, Nov. 21 at Myer Horowitz Theatre. On sale: Thursday, Sept. 17 at Ticketmaster.
* Priestess: Saturday, Nov. 28 at The Starlite Room. Tickets are $17.50 plus service charges. On sale: Friday, Sept. 18 at Ticketmaster.
* Hatebreed with Cannibal Corpse, UnEarth, Born of Osiris and Hate Eternal: Sunday, Dec. 6 at Edmonton Event Centre. Tickets are $32 plus service charges. On sale: Saturday, Sept. 19 at Ticketmaster.
American actor Leonardo DiCaprio has hired the mega yacht owned by the Abu Dhabi billionaire sheikh who owns English football club Manchester City for use during his stay in Brazil for the World Cup, according to the Daily Star newspaper.
The 'Wolf of Wall Street' star has reportedly rented the Topaz yacht to enjoy the football tournament in the Southern American country with 21 of his millionaire friends, the report said.
The 147 metre vessel was custom-built for Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, minister of presidential affairs and member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.
Topaz was launched in May 2012 and is the world’s fifth largest private yacht. It has three swimming pools, a gym, Jacuzzi, fitness hall, cinema and helipad.
The actor and his friends flew into Rio de Janeiro last week, a day before the Brazil World Cup kicked off, where he boarded the $678m vessel.
The Hollywood actor was spotted at the Brazil-Croatia game last Thursday, in his usual newsboy cap and shades, and a festive Brazil scarf around his neck.
This is not DiCaprio’s first time on the Topaz, as the actor co-hosted an 80s-themed party for 100 guests on the ship in April, with fellow actors Jamie Foxx and Orlando Bloom.
It is unclear whether DiCaprio is renting or borrowing the yacht from the Abu Dhabi Royal.
Sheikh Mansour’s vast business portfolio also includes stakes in Virgin Galactic and Sky News Arabia. He also heads the International Petroleum Investment Company, which owns 71 percent of Aabar Investments and has a 9.1 percent share in Daimler.
Visual Concepts, the 2K Sports in-house studio handling NBA 2K, NHL 2K and MLB 2K, cut roughly 30 positions, Take-Two Interactive confirmed today. Very few jobs, if any, came from the studio's upcoming NBA 2K11, its biggest moneymaker.
Industry Gamers this morning reported Take-Two's confirmation of the job losses. "These reductions will not affect 2K Sports' ability to create and deliver AAA titles, including its upcoming release of NBA 2K11," Take-Two spokesman Alan Lewis said in a statement.
A source with knowledge of the situation told Kotaku that this was mostly a routine downsizing; studios typically drop staff after a product ships, usually in its quality assurance ranks. In this case, Visual Concepts had not cut staff after MLB 2K10 released in March; NHL 2K11 will ship on Aug. 24. Most of the cuts came from those two projects.
While the position losses seem dramatic in terms of numbers, they do not necessarily mean the end of NHL 2K. It did not lose any key positions in this downsizing, the source said. The NHL franchise was scaled back to a Wii-only release this year.
Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please. Ahem.
Mad Max had The Road Warrior…well, you get the idea.
Yes, for the second straight year, Xconomy has canvassed its national network to find the most original, sensational, and transformative tech ideas out there—across software, hardware, digital media, social technologies, robotics, and more. We are inviting a select few speakers to Boston for an afternoon of mind-bending presentations and business networking.
It’s all taking place on the afternoon of Thursday, December 1, from 1:30-5:30 pm, at the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology in downtown Boston. One featured speaker will be on hand from each of our six cities: Boston, New York, Detroit, San Francisco, Seattle, and San Diego. We hope “6×6: Six Cities, Six Big Tech Ideas” will be a rallying point for the Boston tech community to get together and discuss the future of their fields with our out-of-town guests.
The concept is to highlight some of the BIGGEST tech ideas out there—as well as the nuts and bolts of how founders are building successful businesses around these ideas. This event is about truly changing the world, so we’ve asked everyone to please check their daily deals, social network plug-ins, and run-of-the-mill mobile apps at the door.
—From the hometown of Boston, we have Dave Icke, the CEO of Cambridge-based MC10, a pioneer in developing flexible electronics and sensors for consumer, healthcare, and energy markets.
—New York City is sending Jason Baptiste, the CEO of OnSwipe, a scrappy young startup that is trying to invent the future of media through a new tablet publishing platform.
—Representing Detroit is Nathaniel Borenstein, the Chief Scientist of Mimecast, an e-mail management company headquartered in the U.K. Borenstein, who’s based in Michigan, is one of the fathers of modern e-mail systems, and will talk about the future of communication in the cloud.
—From San Francisco comes Adam Goldstein, the CEO of Hipmunk, an online travel search company that’s been making waves with its novel visual interface for finding flights and hotels.
—Seattle will be repped by Kabir Shahani, the CEO of Appature, a fast-growing startup specializing in social and relationship marketing technologies for the healthcare industry.
—And from the sunny climes of San Diego comes Bill Walker, Chief of Global Hawk Business Development at Northrop Grumman, the aerospace and defense tech giant. Walker will talk about high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
We also have a few intriguing “burst” bonus talks to highlight, from some of the most exciting startups around Boston. They will include Affectiva (CEO Dave Berman), an MIT Media Lab spinout that’s commercializing software to make your computer or smartphone understand your emotional state (talk about a big idea); Krush (CEO Gina Ashe), an ambitious startup focused on social commerce and marketing for apparel and lifestyle brands; and GrabCAD (CEO Hardi Meybaum), a company that’s connecting engineers with people who need stuff built, via an online community and marketplace.
We are really looking forward to 6×6, and we hope to see you there on Dec. 1. You can register at the special super saver rate here.
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Consuming protein for breakfast can help you meet your daily protein needs, increase satiety and reduce mid-morning hunger. A good protein breakfast includes complete proteins, or a combination of incomplete proteins, to ensure you’re getting all of the essential amino acids.
Adult women require at least 46 grams of protein each day, men require at least 56 grams per day and pregnant and nursing women require at least 71 grams of protein every day, according to the Institute of Medicine. A good high-quality protein breakfast should contain a minimum of 15 grams of protein.
High-quality, complete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids your body requires each day to function properly. Complete proteins include meat, fish, seafood, poultry, whole eggs, egg whites, dairy products, soy products and whey-, casein- or soy-based protein drinks. You can also consume a wide variety of incomplete plant-based protein foods to obtain all of the essential amino acids your body needs. Examples of incomplete proteins include nuts, seeds, legumes, peanut butter and whole grains.
Cereal, milk, eggs and fruit constitute a good protein breakfast. Consuming 1 cup of whole-grain cereal, 1 cup of low-fat milk, one egg and one small orange provides you with about 17 grams of protein for breakfast. MedlinePlus recommends limiting your egg consumption to four eggs per week because eggs are high in cholesterol. However, you can substitute two egg whites for one whole egg to reduce dietary cholesterol while maintaining the same protein content.
Consuming peanut butter, toast, yogurt and fruit is another example of a quality, high-protein breakfast. Two slices of whole-grain toast, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, one 6-ounce container of low-fat yogurt and 1/2 cup of blueberries provides about 21 grams of protein for breakfast.
Preparing your own high-protein breakfast smoothie makes a quick and easy breakfast when you’re short on time or on the go. Blend ice, 1 cup of regular soy milk or low-fat cow’s milk, one 6-ounce container of low-fat yogurt or soy yogurt, half of a banana or 1/2 cup of strawberries and 2 tablespoons of almond butter or peanut butter for a protein smoothie that provides about 23 grams of high-quality protein.
If you’re a vegan and don’t consume any animal-based food products, you can still enjoy a delicious high-protein breakfast. Consuming one packet of instant oatmeal, one small box of raisins, 1 ounce of sliced almonds, 1/2 cup of scrambled tofu and 1 cup of fruit juice provides you with about 17 grams of protein.
Coleman,, Erin. "What Constitutes a Good Protein Breakfast?" Healthy Eating | SF Gate, http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/constitutes-good-protein-breakfast-1336.html. 21 November 2018.
WINNING PICK: In Arkansas, if not the U.S., Mitt Romney is seen as stronger political pull.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson will be joined by failed GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney at an appearance this afternoon in Jonesboro. Only in Obama-hating Arkansas could an appearance by "40 percent" Mitt be turned into a plus.
UPDATE II: A group associated with Democratic governors took wraps off an ad hitting Hutchinson for his double-dipping on a tax exemption and for not being straight about it when first caught.
“Your headphones,” V-MODA CEO Val Kolton says, “should be as unique as your style and music”, a sentiment that perfectly encapsulates the company’s latest model, the Crossfade LP. Designed to be as distinctive visually as they are audibly, V-MODA reckon they’re the product of four years work and untold collaboration with music industry pros. The company also claims they’re the ultimate in versatility; we slotted in our favourite Val Doonican cassette to find out.
If you’re giving the Crossfade LP headphones as a gift then the lavish packaging – complete with crocodile-affect handle held in place with angular metal studs – probably comes as a bonus. If you’re of the impression that the box is just something to stop your headphones getting beat up on the way from the factory, then you might wonder how much they added to the Crossfade LP’s bottom line. At $249.99 they’re hardly cheap, but then neither are their high-profile rivals like Monster’s Dr.Dre-blessed BEATS range.
Inside the box there’s a hard-shell carrying case moulded to the shape of the headphones themselves. Unzip it and you’ll find the accessories, neatly tucked into elasticated pouches and straps. Notable are the two audio cables V-MODA provide, one for basic stereo audio and another with in-line controls for your cellphone and a microphone for hands-free calls. Each is fabric-braided, making them tricky to get tangled, with gold-plated plugs (one straight, the other at a 45-degree angle); V-MODA also bundle a 1/4-inch adapter for audio sources with larger sockets. Finally there’s a carabiner clip and a cleaning cloth.
Like their Monster rivals, the Crossfade LP headphones are distinctive; however, where the BEATS range are bright plastic, V-MODA’s mix together matte or gloss plastic, metal and leather. Our “Phantom Chrome” set look almost retro with their gloss black and metal finish; there are also matte “Gunmetal Black” and “White Pearl” versions on offer. It’s probably still a little on the glitzy side if you prefer your headphones to go unnoticed, but we can’t argue with the build-quality. Similarly, they rate highly for comfort, with the headband thickly padded (and with a non-leather section on the inside of the band, which helps avoid your head getting sweaty) and the ear cushions using memory foam that retains its bounce but also moulds itself comfortably around your ears.
Each ear-piece can be adjusted independently, though only for reach; there’s no way to rotate them, which would’ve meant the carry case could have been thinner and thus a little less intrusive in your bag. The metal panels and headband extensions are certainly fingerprint magnets, and we’ve a feeling they’d be prone to scratching if you try to carry the Crossfade LPs unprotected. That won’t impact the sound, of course, but we can’t imagine many people will be happy at the thought of scratching up their expensive headphones.
As for that sound, it’s bold, distinctive and likely to polarise opinion. V-MODA have thrown lashings of bass at the Crossfade LPs, and while trebles and mids are both clear and respectably strong, the heavy bottom end can threaten to overwhelm them. Of course, how welcome that is will depend on what sort of music you prefer to listen to; V-MODA aren’t shy of discussing their “world-renowned DJ” partners who helped tune the Crossfade LP, and if you’re a fan of dance, hip-hop or other bass-heavy music then you’ll likely approve.
If, however, you prefer vocal music or classical, you’ll likely find yourself spending a lot more time tweaking what equaliser settings your PMP of choice has to offer. By notching down the bass in our media player we were able to better balance the Crossfade LP headphones and enjoy what looks to be sparkling top-end performance. Problem is, if your PMP doesn’t have that sort of EQ flexibility then you could be left with the impression that the V-MODA’s are a one-trick, bass-thundering pony.
Ironically, those limited EQ options are usually to be found on smartphones that are increasingly doubling up as PMPs, and for which V-MODA include that second headphone cable with in-line controls. As well as a play/pause button – that also answers and ends calls – that has a built-in microphone and volume keys. We had no problem getting it to work with various test handsets, including the iPhone 3GS, together with the iPad, though the microphone seemed a little on the muted side for those at the other end of the call. Still, it’s a useful addition and makes the Crossfade LP headphones far more convenient.
$249.99 is undoubtedly expensive for a set of headphones, though it’s worth pointing out that they’re still cheaper than Monster’s similarly bass-loving Beats Studio (which currently sell for around $300 online). More divisive than the price is the audio tailoring, however. If your tastes lean to the modern and thumping then the V-MODAs should definitely be on your auditioning list; classical aficionados should probably look elsewhere. Still, solid construction and brilliant audio quality make for an excellent set of over-the-ears, with arguably equal comfort as you’d find with a potentially more expensive pair of in-ear customs. Try before you buy, then, but for their niche the V-MODA Crossfire LP headphones are worthy contenders.
Once a quiet fishing village, Cabo San Lucas has developed into one of Mexico’s most popular vacation destinations, along with surrounding communities that make up the municipality of Los Cabos. Located where the desert meets the sea at the southern end of the Baja California peninsula, Cabo San Lucas and its neighbors offer stunning natural beauty, sandy beaches and lively nightlife, as well as world-class accommodations and restaurants.
Cabo San Lucas, the largest of the communities in Los Cabos, sits at the very southern tip of the Baja peninsula, where the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California meet. The city lies 110 miles south of La Paz, the largest city in the state of Baja California del Sur, the Mexican state in which both cities are located. The Transpeninsular Highway, also known as the Cabo Corridor, connects Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo, 22 miles northeast. San Jose del Cabo is the seat of Los Cabos municipality and its second-largest city.
The main aviation gateway to Cabo San Lucas is Los Cabos International Airport, roughly 30 miles away. A number of US, Canadian and Mexican carriers connect Los Cabos with major cities in all three countries. American, Continental and United have direct flights to Los Cabos from cities in Texas. Vacationers who live elsewhere in the United States can fly into Los Cabos via connections in Dallas or Houston or through one of Mexico’s major gateway cities, such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. Although it is theoretically possible to drive the length of the Baja California peninsula to Los Cabos, the road passes through hundreds of miles of isolated desert country, where safety is a concern.
Cabo San Lucas has a climate similar to that of Palm Springs, California, with low humidity and days that are almost invariably warm and sunny. However, the region’s summer weather, when daily temperatures reach well into the 90s and sometimes above 100 degrees F, might be too hot for Americans unaccustomed to such consistently hot weather. Monthly averages range from a low of 54 in January to a high of 96 in July, according to WashingtonPost.com’s WeatherPost. Annual rainfall in Cabo San Lucas averages 6.7 inches.
US visitors to Mexico need only present a picture identification card or birth certificate to enter that country but will require a valid US passport or passport card to re-enter the United States. Mexico’s currency is the peso. Credit and debit cards and major-brand travelers’ checks are widely accepted in and around Los Cabos. Mexico’s official language is Spanish, but English is widely spoken.
The most iconic attraction is a natural rock formation in the shape of an arch. Sea lions often frolic on El Arco and nearby rock outcroppings, which are located just off the very southern tip of the Baja peninsula in an area called Land’s End. You’ll have to rent a kayak or skiff to get a close-up look. Nearby is Playa del Amor, or Lovers’ Beach, which also offers views of El Arco, albeit at a greater distance. Other popular beaches close to Cabo San Lucas include Playa El Medano and Playa Solmar. Cabo Falso, about 3 miles northwest, is the site of Faro Viejo, a historic lighthouse that saw service from 1895 until 1961. Back in town, the Museo de las Californias has a small but fascinating collection of exhibits that offer insights into the area’s history and culture.
Amerman, Don. "Travel to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/travel-cabo-san-lucas-mexico-16126.html. Accessed 21 April 2019.
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and the ADARA group will host “Climbing For Kids” on Thursday, November 30th at 7:30pm.
The event poster says, “Join us for a special evening of stunning imagery, laughter and storytelling at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.
“Come hear from the brave Bermudians who recently trekked through Nepal to raise funds for Adara Development, as well as Robert Zuill, who spent five weeks in Nepal, filming and documenting Adara’s projects as a gift to Adara for their 20th anniversary. Come hear their stories of humor and heartbreak as they share their experiences of meeting the communities Adara works with in Nepal.
For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong.
Suffering. It's not standard daily devotional fare, because let's face it, usually we want to begin or end our day being uplifted, or even better, lifting up God, rather than focusing on our pains and problems.
But there's the rub... we all have pains and problems. Christian and non-Christian. Lifelong disciple and baby believer. Red and yellow, black and white. Everyone, from the moment he or she was born, has struggled, tried, failed, hurt, sinned, misunderstood, and reacted. Humanity shares a true brotherhood over suffering, one that we might understand a lot better if suffering weren't also so relative. By which I mean, one person's issues may sound simple, easy-to-solve, even petty to another. "That's nothing compared to what I've had to endure!"
But the fact is, your sorrows and difficulties are real to you. It's one reason why I'm no fan of when people say a certain place or time in their lives isn't "the real world," as if the spot they are currently tucked away at is immune from any degree of difficulty.
Suffering is very real, and there's certainly no reason any Christian would expect life to be otherwise. We purport to follow a "Suffering Savior." His stripes have healed us, and wow do we seem to feel them sometimes, which is as it should be, as we deserved them instead of Him. If we agree that no person but One - no matter where they lived or how easy or hard they had it - has escaped sin's corruption, then how much more must we agree that truly NO person has escaped suffering?
Look at what Peter suggests in today's verse: you can suffer for doing good, or you can suffer for doing bad. By extension, some of the problems in your life may be a result of your own rebellious choices, while other hurts may naturally result from walking so closely with Christ that you ache at the injustice and hardship around you, with the world despising and persecuting you.
In the classic allegory Hinds' Feet on High Places, Much-Afraid journeys with companions named Sorrow and Suffering, and these two assist her in her climb up the Injury Precipice, which is a part of her transformation into "Grace and Glory."
The same is true for you. Your sufferings have informed you, educated you, helped you along in your journey. You may despise them, but they are yours. And they will be with you whether you are doing right, or not. Of course, the nature of them will be quite different.
There may yet be one way, though, to avoid suffering. There's a third option, left out here by Peter, but not left out by John in the Revelation. It's the middling, lukewarm response to life, the do-nothing approach. This is the approach that cocoons itself off from life and all of its pain (but also all of its involvement). And make no mistake, "Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something," says that famous theologian the Man in Black in The Princess Bride.
You may not feel anything from inside a cocoon; in fact, it may be an abundance of pain and suffering that forced you in there. But remember, no creature that cocoons itself is intended to stay locked up forever. The point is to be rested, healed, matured, transformed. To become more beautiful, useful. Even the emerging process itself carries a degree of struggle, but one that, if the insect did not go through unhindered, would leave it too weak to fly.
So be lifted up in your suffering today.