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Afternoon Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise aboard Manhattan II
Classic Harbor Line
What to expect
- Join this autumn cruise out of the busy city of Manhattan north on the tree-lined, scenic Hudson River.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the cozy, elegant, 1920s-style yacht Manhattan II
- Experience a spectacular delightful Fall themed prix fixe menu served at your private table!
- Sip a complimentary beverage and enjoy the water
About this Activity
Enjoy a delightful Fall themed prix fixe menu and a complimentary drink of beer, wine, soda, juice, coffee, tea or champagne. This is a spectacular season for cruising the Hudson River, north of NYC. So sit back and enjoy lunch like you've never had it before.
Note: Infant (2 y.o. & below) tickets are now priced at $18 per ticket. Please indicate in the "special requests" section if you are traveling with an infant.
Cruise capacity has been reduced to at least 50% and assigned 'zones' or 'tables' are assigned for social distancing. Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a facial mask. Hand sanitizers are available throughout your experience and contactless transactions are enabled for ticket purchase and check-in. All high-touch points of the yachts are sanitized between every sail
Guests and CHL crew showing apparent symptoms will be turned away. A mandatory health questionnaire regarding COVID-19 will be given to all prior to boarding. Additionally, CHL Crew will have temperature checks prior to working daily.
NYC requires guests 5 and older to provide proof of vaccination for indoor dining settings. Accepted forms of proof include: the Excelsior Pass, the NYC COVID Safe App, a CDC Vaccination Card, or the NYC Vaccination Record. If a guest has received the vaccine outside the U.S., they must have an official immunization record that includes their first name and last name, DOB, Vaccine product name (only vaccines authorized by the WHO are acceptable), Date(s) administered, and the site where the vaccine was administered, or name of the person who administered it.
Key Highlights
|$132.00 per guest
|Duration / Session
|2.3 hours
|# Sessions
|200 positive reviews
Cancellation Policy
Ferina C.Statue & Skyline Cruise May 16, 2023
Wonderful experience every time I attend, staff is always pleasant and the views are gorgeous! I have loved seeing how the skyline for NY and NJ has changed over the years and look forward to the new changes coming ahead. My mother in law always looks forward to when we take her out on the water.
Kristi S.Day Sail (Sunday to Friday) May 7, 2023
Your website said beer , wine and soda were included and then they came around with a tab for everyone.
Aelicia C.Champagne Sunset Cruise September 14, 2022
Amazing experience! Views were breathtaking, We had a big group and staff were attentive and very accommodating.
Roxane M.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) July 3, 2022
I would absolutely recommend doing this tour. The views are breathtaking, the crew is so nice and interesting, it was the highlight of our trip to New York!
Gabriela D.Live Jazz City Lights Sail June 14, 2021
I had to update my reservation several times (needing to add a couple extra people) and Vimbly customer service was always prompt, kind, and perfectly helpful! Really impressed. The City Lights Sail itself was absolutely fabulous! The crew was extremely pleasant and we got lucky and had the whole boat to ourselves. Would very highly recommend this experience to others.
Aubreyna A.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) October 10, 2020
Twas awesome! The vibes were great, staff was friendly, atmosphere was superb. Staff interacted with everyone, but in a non intrusive way, allowing people to just chill and enjoy the ride. They were willing to take pictures when we passed the Statue of Liberty and everyone was just happy. Dope 2 hour date with my boyfriend. Would definitely recommend.
Rosalia L.Champagne Sunset Cruise September 24, 2019
Had a beautiful time, it was definitely a memorable moment we will not forget! Thank you!
Luke R.Day Sail (Sunday to Friday) September 23, 2019
Honestly the best part was that we were just left alone to enjoy the experience. The crew was timely with serving drinks and very pleasant, but I really loved the lack of announcements or "guided-tour"
vibe. The boat was beautiful and well maintained, and everyone was pleasant.
Andy W.Champagne Sunset Cruise September 22, 2019
One of the best experiences on our vacation to NYC. 10/10 would do again.
Sam P.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise September 16, 2019
Great experience
Louis A.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise September 8, 2019
It was very good. Would be even better if the crew members have higher morale and joy of being there. And.... please change the waffle machine...
Ellen C.Sunset Sail (Friday to Saturday) September 8, 2019
The best parts were the weather and the views!
Cynthia K.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise September 4, 2019
The best was the history of the buildings
Ferina C.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise September 10, 2018
Food was great, cruise was not full (probably on account of the weather) and we enjoyed our relaxing day.
Glenn P.Champagne Sunset Cruise August 23, 2018
I wanted to go on a date with my wife on Wednesday. I was talking to Sam Lundin last weekend and he told me to use Vimbly to find things to do in NYC. I went online Wednesday afternoon, saw the sunset cruise booked it through Vimbly (it was quick and simple) and we had an AWESOME time on the water sipping champagne as we circled the Statue of Liberty. Vimbly rocks!!
Ferina C.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise July 9, 2018
This was an amazing experience! The weather and crew were amazing. The Captain narrated pretty much the entire time while we went around the entire island. You get enough food to munch on throughout the trip. My friend really enjoyed her birthday gift!
Kimberly L.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise June 18, 2018
Loved it, great views and very interesting guide!
Danielle S.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise September 2, 2017
Absolutely loved the America 2.0 sailboat. So much better than the big boats. The staff was wonderful. We couldn't of asked for a better trip to see the Statue of Liberty. Will definitely go on again when in New York.
Maria S.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise August 27, 2017
Decided to do something completely different with a few friends on a beautiful summer night. This sunset cruise exceeded all of our expectations! We had a great time & got to see our city from a different perspective! The crew was great& the boat was lovely. Going to try a fall foliage cruise this Fall. Definitely worth doing!
Lindsey W.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise August 22, 2017
AMAZING. Crew was on point, kept drinks refilled, and took care of my shellfish allergy. The sightseeing was gorgeous too, and a sail occurring right at sunset is everything I could have wanted. For something a little different, it was perfect. There was no over-rehearsed, cheesy lines about NYC or any intrusion. It was casual, allowed you to speak with your guests or the crew if you'd like, and otherwise enjoy food, drink, and the sights. The sushi wasn't filling, so pencil in apps beforehand or afterwards at another place in Chelsea.
Nicole G.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise July 25, 2017
This was a great experience all around. Staff was extremely friendly, the light music they played (James Brown & Otis Redding) was perfect, and the excursion itself was tremendously fun. I had a great time and would definitely do this again - my parents are coming to town soon, maybe I'll take them along...
Mardory V.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise July 2, 2017
I took one of their daytime sail tours to treat my brother to something a little bit different. It was an amazing and soothing experience that I definitely recommend. This sail is good for sharing with friends or having a nice evening out with your special someone, if you opt for the sunset sail.
Cedonne P.Champagne Sunset Cruise May 29, 2017
It was a great experience.
Emily B.Champagne Sunset Cruise May 24, 2017
It was such a fun experience. The views, the service, the boat itself was wonderful.
Elizabeth D.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise May 12, 2017
Come see the New York City skyline as you never have before! Architectural history and even a trip through a turning turnstile bridge in the wooded end of Manhattan! The architect who leads the tour is an encyclopedia of knowledge. Very elegant and well done.
Ann M.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) March 27, 2017
The boat is beautiful and we had a blast! Looking forward to the next time I get to go.
Pedro P.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) March 2, 2017
Enjoyable... a storm got on the way through!, Beautiful vessel, friendly service, and great views. Worth checking the weather before... we got plenty of rain and wind... maybe too much emotion for these looking for some relaxing time.
M C.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) February 27, 2017
This water tour was amazing! It was so informative! Our guide could answer any question we had. The boat was beautiful and comfortable. There was plenty of room to walk around and we could go outside for a more up lose view of landmarks. The food and wine a perfect addition.What a wonderful way to see Manhatten! Would definitely do again!!!
Shell W.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) February 27, 2017
Beautiful boat, spotlessly clean, very friendly and courteous staff, cheapest drinks we found in New York.. what's not to like! Wonderful way to see the skyline at dusk. Well worth the money. No commentating but after a day on the bus tour we were all commentated out anyway. Not to be missed!
Tom W.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) February 26, 2017
Wonderfully restored yacht, great guide tour, one of our best trips ever. We will do this curse again.
Herve C.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) February 9, 2017
We had a very nice tour. The boat was in exelent shape. The crew service was also very professional. It was wonderful. Thanks Classic Harbor.
Lea G.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) February 9, 2017
I am really impressed with the yacht's cleanliness, amenities, and the knowledge of the tour guide. Very warm boat with lovely bathrooms, which I appreciated. The staff was also friendly and helpful.
Ken B.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) January 25, 2017
Great trip around manhattan. Classy, comfortable and informative. A great way to spend the morning!
Highly recommended to both NYC visitors and locals.
Maria B.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) January 15, 2017
This boat trip was totally worth the money. Just as a friendly recommendation: not the best for kids or teenagers because the boat ride is looong; even for us adults we started to loose our attention span. It is very relaxing though (for people who enjoy being on a boat) and you do get a beautiful journey of New York City and the boroughs. The staff was super super nice, awesome customer service.
M M.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise December 6, 2016
I can't say enough about the great experience my family and I had on the Manhattan II brunch cruise. The boat was amazing, the crew was friendly and knowledgeable, and it all came together for a perfect day. Thank you.
Is F.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise October 23, 2016
Outstanding Time-out with your loved once: family and friends. Manhattan Yacht is very comfortable to travel on Hudson. We traveled in rainy and windy day, so inside cabin is made all out of glass, we did not miss out beauty of the Fall outside while being inside in comfort and with climate -control. We enjoyed brunch and had amazing time. Staff is very friendly. It is great trip for Adults to celebrate any occasion.
Wessel .Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise October 13, 2016
I will be recommending the brunch cruise to any friend who asks about NYC activities. It was great.
We went on a Sunday morning as the remmenants of hurricane Matthew were bringing rain and 20mph winds. Not the best conditions for a brunch cruise, but it was great!
The seating is very spread out, not packed in at all. The food is good and plentiful. The drinks (first one free) are basic and a bit pricey but not too much. The boat is in great condition, it even has glass roof so you have a wonderful view.
The 2.5hr trip went all around Manhattan with some minor narration...just a good relaxing ride with good food...
Gary G.Champagne Sunset Cruise October 2, 2016
Very relaxing way to see the skyline and Lady Liberty!
DC B.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise September 26, 2016
Took my two adult daughters for brunch on the sailing America 2.0. It was a spectacular Fall morning! Easily ordered tickets on line. Staff was friendly and accommodating when we arrived. The "sail" was beautiful as we went to the Statue of Liberty. Brunch was good for the ship and plenty of food and drink. I love that we weren't overpacked on board. It truly was the perfect way to get out on the water and enjoy the views. Highly recommend it!
Steve M.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) September 24, 2016
It was a beautiful trip, and the staff was terrific. Only thing stopping me from rating 5 stars is that I feel like the boat was slightly over-crowded. Would have been perfect with ~20% fewer people, so that you could move about at ease.
Juan N.Live Jazz City Lights Sail September 24, 2016
Very nice cruise, awesome crew and beautiful night!
Susi I.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise September 12, 2016
Loved this 3 hour leisurely brunch cruise. It was so much fun to see everything from the boat.
Great 4-course buffet includes smoked salmon, Belgium waffles, vegetarian quiche, sausages, ham, kale salad, roasted potatoes with cauliflower and a spectacular dessert selection.
There is a kitchen on board and everything is fresh and delicious.
Detailed maps to view during cruise so you can see highlights/sights on Manhattan Island, Brooklyn, Queens, NJ, etc.
This is great for everyone - solo, families, couples, special occasions.
Kim J.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise September 6, 2016
This was a fantastic tour on the Manhattan, a beautifully restored yacht. We've done the Circle Line tour a couple of times (also very good) so we thought we'd go for something smaller and a bit more upmarket.
The small team of staff were terrific, attentive and knowledgable.
I didn't really expect the food to be as good as it was: a four to five course buffet with plenty of choices and plenty of food! A true brunch selection including being able to make your own waffles.
The yacht has great airconditioning, but you could also open the windows for better photos, and there is also room outsite at the front.
I took my 19 year old son, who predicted he would be the youngest by about 50 years, but that wasn't the case, it was a good mix of people!
Lori H.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) August 19, 2016
I took my 2 boys as a birthday gift to myself and we had a blast! The crew was fun and energetic and the scenery amazing! Would highly recommend!
Emely J.Statue & Skyline Cruise June 27, 2016
An amazing experience!!! Will definitely do it again!
Bryant P.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise June 14, 2016
It was a great time. Friendly and attentive.
Geaux T.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise June 8, 2016
We took the brunch cruise which was right under 3 hours and circled manhattan. I have nothing but great things to say about our excursion. Well worth the money. The food was very good, the views were spectacular, and it was nice to not be packed in with 100 other people trying to get pics of the sights. Enjoyed the information the captain gave throughout the trip and met some great people. It was the highlight of our trip and would recommend to anyone.
Courtney E.Champagne Sunset Cruise March 27, 2016
My date and I had a fantastic time. The ride was extremely relaxing and the staff was excellent. Would definitely do it again.
Ryan B.Champagne Sunset Cruise March 20, 2016
Great experience. My girlfriend loved it. We showed up 15 minutes late for the 6pm departure and thought that it was a sunk cost, since the website said no refunds or rescheduling. However, they were very cool about it and let us reschedule for the 8:15pm. The views were great and it was really nice length out on the water.
Maria H.Champagne Sunset Cruise March 13, 2016
The best part the layout of the boat. I really liked how much space there was to move around and sit. Wether it was large groups or just a couple.
Simon L.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise December 13, 2015
Amazing time... The view was amazing.. And Perfect weather. The pictures on the website don't do this boat justice.. Definitely would consider going back.. ;-)
Daniel Z.Champagne Sunset Cruise October 19, 2015
Phenomenal! It was a cold Fall day, and we spent the trip indoors with heating vents and were presented with several drinking choices such as red/white wine, champagne, and so on. We ended up choosing hot chocolate, which was served with whip cream and had a kick of cinnamon... it was delicious and the setting was extremely cozy. This couldn't have been a better experience.
Paige L.Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise October 5, 2015
The boat was so clean and nice with great visibility of all the scenery as we took the tour around Manhattan. The food was good and served buffet style with multiple courses and if a plate of something ran out, they immediately replaced it with more. Great service and overall a fun time!
Scott Y.Champagne Sunset Cruise October 2, 2015
The boat was wonderful, and the tour guides were great. Only didn't give 5 stars because of the inclement weather :(
Peter L.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise September 21, 2015
Fabulous. Wonderful boat, wonderful crew, wondercaptain and extremely knowledgeable Guide
Lauren C.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) September 14, 2015
Staff was charming, witty and welcoming! Will recommend to many
Jorge D.Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise (Weekday) September 12, 2015
Highly recommended
Brian M.Evening Jazz Cruise September 12, 2015
Great evening! Would recommend for romantic date night..
Steven L.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) August 5, 2015
It was a great experience and everything was perfect. I would recommend it to anyone.
Brett S.Champagne Sunset Cruise August 4, 2015
Staff was great and the service was stellar. I was a little dissappointed in that we were not on a sail boat which was listed on the advertisement. Would definately recommend!
Lisa P.Champagne Sunset Cruise June 13, 2015
Great experience, i would recommend when it's hot out, because it gets chilly with the breeze on the boat.
Karn P.Champagne Sunset Cruise June 9, 2015
Phenomenal experience for the price Keep in mind only one drink is included. There is a cash bar though. Remember to bring cash
Susanna K.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) May 31, 2015
fantastic crew, special props!
Natalie D.Live Jazz City Lights Sail May 24, 2015
so fun!
Carrie H.Evening Jazz Cruise May 4, 2015
Great cruise! Only down fall was the photo shoot on board was a bit distracting and having to move for them to take photos. Thanks for great time!
Alex B.Champagne Sunset Cruise April 19, 2015
Hardik D.Champagne Sunset Cruise April 13, 2015
Very Romantic.
Jesus R.Champagne Sunset Cruise March 24, 2015
Awesome trip!
Debbie V.Evening Jazz Cruise December 29, 2014
Very wonderful experience..
Kelsey-Lamar M.Evening Jazz Cruise October 27, 2014
Yesterday's evening cruise was absolutely amazing! The sun set perfectly, the weather was reasonably moderate, and the band was great. The only criticism I have (constructive, of course) would be for the jazz to be a bit slower and soothing rather than an upbeat tempo. My date thoroughly enjoyed it as well!
Richard A.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise October 18, 2014
Our experience was superb. As third generation New Yorkers who thought they knew everything there was to know about our beloved city, it was a font of new information. We shall recommend it to our friends and visitors with pleasure. Our guide was expert and personable, and the crew and staff just great. We salute you. Keep up the good work and high standard.
Prianka S.Live Jazz City Lights Sail September 28, 2014
It was really fantastic journey with New York and Statue of Liberty view
Mattew H.Live Jazz City Lights Sail September 21, 2014
totally wonderful
Brandon N.Live Jazz City Lights Sail September 1, 2014
The city lights cruise was very good. Capt. Caitlin is awesome and her crew knows what they are doing. Would definitely go again.
Te'von W.Live Jazz City Lights Sail September 1, 2014
It was definitely a great time. The crew was very respectful and helpful. The view was incredible. The city is beautiful at night. The biggest problem anyone'll have is getting someone to take pictures of them and their date.
Daniel M.Live Jazz City Lights Sail August 11, 2014
It was great ! The crew was courteous, knowledgeable , and friendly. The sail was relaxing and had amazing views. Thank you Vimbly, I will be using your services a lot more in the future.
Gillian E.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise August 10, 2014
This was one of the best
Things you an do in NYC. Great cruise and very classy. We loved it. Five stars and worth every penny.
James R.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) July 31, 2014
Easy booking, efficient service, fine weather and great scenery. Cant ask for more than that!
Stephanie M.Champagne Sunset Cruise July 20, 2014
Stephanie M.Champagne Sunset Cruise July 20, 2014
Simon T.Champagne Sunset Cruise July 20, 2014
The bartender was very sweet. The ride was smooth. And perfect timing for the entire sunset.
Chyna L.Champagne Sunset Cruise May 27, 2014
It was beautiful. Even though it was thunderstorming. The only thine I didn'tlike was the older looking blonde lady who worked there that said if we didn't moveover for others, she would choose who moves.. I didn't like that. But other than that when the rain was cmoing down on us fromthe top of the boat, through the glass, the red head helpedus. She was nice. Over all, not a bad experience at all.
Richesh S.Day Sail (Saturday) May 18, 2014
The staff was friendly, beautiful weather and overall great vibe. Will definitely be recommending to others.
Jonathan R.Champagne Sunset Cruise May 14, 2014
The staff was fantastic and the scenery was great. We will likely do it again when it gets warmer out, but the boat was incredible. Like a floating living room. We got right up next to the Statue of Liberty and drank wine and champagne the whole time. No complaints whatsoever.
Sonu B.Evening Jazz Cruise August 5, 2013
It was great! Not too crowded at all. Just a good amt for you to enjoy. Staff was great!
ILoveTexas .Statue & Skyline Cruise July 15, 2013
The yacht is a handsome boat with a great staff. It was lovely sailing past the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty with a complimentary glass of champagne.
Nancy J.Statue & Skyline Cruise July 15, 2013
Interesting, relaxing way to see the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Handsome boat with great staff.
Lawrence S.Day Sail (Saturday) July 11, 2013
Great way to spend a few relaxing hours. Much nicer than the largevtourist bouts
asmyrls .Champagne Sunset Cruise July 6, 2013
Stunning views...awesome crew
MeghanMaria .Statue & Skyline Cruise July 3, 2013
My dad and I had a great time on the boat ride! The captain mentioned just the right amount of info about landmarks we passed by/under and didn't make the experience feel touristy. The staff was awesome as well. I really appreciated them offering to take photos for us as we passed by the Statue of Liberty. Will definitely do again when I return to NYC.
serberstein .Statue & Skyline Cruise June 24, 2013
Wonderful photo opportunities. Captain and crew were very informative. Would definitely take another trip.
Girljulie .Evening Jazz Cruise June 24, 2013
We arrived with our 3 teens in NYC on Father's Day and booked the lower Manhattan cruise for Sunday evening since the Statue of Liberty would not be open while we were there. The cruise line was sooo much nicer than the Circle Cruise Line and was only about $5 more per person. There were only about 40 people on our entire boat, so it felt very personal. Plus, they had a cash bar on board which was nice while cruising around. The bartender even came by and gave us tableside service. The weather was a little windy, but the inside area is completely glassed-in, so we could see everything without being blown away. Wonderful afternoon with the family.
Scott N.Day Sail (Saturday) June 24, 2013
My wife and I and our 3 kids and good friends with their 2 kids had an incredible time last Thursday. Weather was perfect, wind was favorable, beer was cold, captain and crew welcoming and fun! The captain even let our kids "drive" the boat.
We would highly recommend this for families or really anyone for a great afternoon. It was the highlight of our whole trip.
Shore S.Day Sail (Saturday) June 23, 2013
We had a great time on the day sail. The staff was great and they made it a wonderful event. Vimbly made the booking process seamless and was very responsive with my order confirmation. I will definitely go through Vimbly for my next NYC excursion.
Christopher Y.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) June 22, 2013
The most amazing views of New York City I have ever seen. Went on the Sunset Sail for our anniversary date and it was fantastic!
pnmbri .Day Sail (Saturday) June 18, 2013
By far, the coolest thing I've ever done in NYC! It was a perfect NY day! We had originally planned on one of those other sight seeing boat tours but opted for this instead. NO REGRETS! Captain Andrew and his staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. Even if you're a local, I highly recommend!
Jim L.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise June 17, 2013
Two guides from the American Institute of Architecture take turns telling you about the history of NYC's development, using the round-the-island trip as a chance to explain everything from commercial development to residential development to parks to bridges to the impacts (and lessons) of Super Storm Sandy. It was a 2 3/4 hour college level course with the city providing the visual aides. And meanwhile the friendly and efficient crew of Classic Harbor Line is busy keeping you well juiced and well fed. Forget the Circle Line -- if you want to learn something and be in an uncrowded, very pleasant environment, take this boat tour around Manhattan.
Edshred .Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) June 12, 2013
Right to the point. The Cruise is a simple, no frills attraction. They take off from the pier, go south on the river to the lower end of Manhattan, then turn around and head back. It offers nice views of the Statue of Liberty, Freedom tower and, of course, lower Manhattan and the Jersey side cityscape. If you haven't done it, you should. Once you've done it, there's no need to ever do it again. The crew was nice and even allowed some of the folk that sat to the rear to steer.
cbsherrod .Day Sail (Saturday) June 10, 2013
Family sailing on Sunday afternoon. Absolutely one of the best days in NYC. The Captain and crew were professionall and personable, boat was beautiful and it was a delightful outdoor experience in a fast paced busy city.
Nikita09 .Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) June 5, 2013
Just did the sunset cruise aboard the America 2.0 with my beloved and an aunt who was visiting from France. What a beautiful experience! Everything was perfect, boat, crew, captain, drinks, sights... A spectacular moment that I would like to share with more visitors. And I will!! Worth every penny!
Allison W.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) May 30, 2013
On May 29, I took the 7 p.m. Sunset Sail on America 2.0 Operated by Classic Harbor Line (SailNYC). It was the perfect time of day with a fantastic crew and captain (Andrew). When we started out it was daylight. We hit the Statue of Liberty about sunset, went over to the Brooklyn side a bit, and then back around, so that by the time we were once again on the West side of Manhattan, the city's lights were on.
While it wasn't a guided tour, the crew members were happy to share lots of great information or just leave us alone. We brought a picnic and enjoyed the drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) they had on board. The crew was great about helping us take photos and capture the amazing scenery.
I will definitely do this again when I have visitors in town again. While I live in NYC, there is nothing like seeing the huge, gleaming city on board a beautiful, well-maintained sailboat.
Sam S.Day Sail (Saturday) May 29, 2013
My girlfriend and I went for a sail through Classic Harbor Line on a Sunday afternoon and had a really nice time. The staff were professional and friendly and provided us with free drinks. Many great views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. And it was great being in a classic sailing yacht, with only the sound of the wind. It was a windy day, but the boat felt really stable. Really enjoyed the experience and would recommend to others!
brookhd .Champagne Sunset Cruise May 25, 2013
I'm originally from NY. I came for the holiday weekend with my kids. We were originally going to take the Circle Line tour, even though it was a little touristy., A friend of mine suggested this instead. We had a great time. The captain and crew were terrific. Very friendly. Very informative. I'm glad we decided to do this and I'd highly recommend it.
Linda E.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) May 20, 2013
I purchased tickets for my daughter and her boyfriend when they visited New York. They had a wonderful trip, managed to sail all the way, and as this caters for smaller numbers they had great views and a fabulous time. The staff were friendly and offered plenty of drinks, but I was disappointed that they were not offered the champagne that was advertised. It didn't bother them though and they reckoned that this trip was the highlight of their visit.
rshiang .Statue & Skyline Cruise May 20, 2013
Great views of the City and surrounding islands with extremely interesting commentary. In our group we had people in their early 20s to people in their 70s and everyone enjoyed the trip. The interior of the cabin was extremely comfortable and it felt like our own private tour of the city.
Mvk422 .Day Sail (Saturday) May 6, 2013
We signed up for the day sail last saturday and it was a bit of a windy day. We were expecting to be the youngest people on the boat, and we were expecting a sort of sleepy relaxed experience. Not so! Our trip was a little more of an adventure than I was expecting and it was tons of fun. The staff was knowledgeable, nice, and the drinks were a nice touch. I definitely recommend this for a sunny day. Sit in the back if you want a steadier ride - we didn't and didn't realize it would be more intense near the front :)
WASKington .Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise May 4, 2013
2.75 hour cruise around manhattan island. An architect talks for the entire time, commenting on buildings and other items of interest. it is a small boat so everyone has a great view. Conversation is still possible, but why would you when you have the sky line of New York. Also, this cruise qualified for continuing education credits for architects.
I recommend this highly.
ramonab .Champagne Sunset Cruise April 30, 2013
Had a very nice time with family from out of town. The ride really showcased the city from the water, where you get the best view. The captain and crew were very knowledgeable.
Margs003 .Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) April 30, 2013
Wonderful sunset sail aboard the Adirondack! Romantic, or a fun way to spend an evening with a small group of friends. This is not a tour - no historical/building commentary - just a wonderful way to enjoy the sites and the company of the people you're with. We were seated near the rear of the boat (cushioned area near the 'steering wheel') and had a really nice discussion with the captain about the boat itself and sailing in NYC. Be sure to bring a jacket as it gets chilly and if you do get seasick, sit near the rear of the boat, which is less choppy. Wine and a nice selection of NY state craft beers are served throughout the trip and included in the price. I suggest bringing sandwiches or snacks to go along with the beverages. There isn't much room to spread out picnic-style, though, so bring something you can easily balance on your lap. They do pass out fleece blankets but the wind can get chilly so bring some layers, especially for your shoulders. There is a small traditional nautical (pump toilet) bathroom on board.
Gloria G.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise April 15, 2013
We've been on numerous boat tours around Manhattan and throughout the harbor. We love being on the water near the city. This was "tops" in all of our experience because of the small size and elegance of the boat, type of people on board who were engaged and interested, and the most informative and pleasant staff. The architectural emphasis was unique -- far more than simply pointing out the sights. Heartily recommend for locals and tourists of all types!
farquharson .Statue & Skyline Cruise April 13, 2013
We had a great 90minutes. The boat was beautiful and only half full which made it even better. The crew was very nice and the commentary not invasive. My 7 year old even enjoyed it and never once uttered 'are we there yet'.
Lowell N.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise April 11, 2013
We did the Around Manhattan Architecture Tour. We had a wonderful tour, and learned a lot about the history and architecture of Manhattan and environs. Our guide spoke nonstop for about 2.5 hours, an amazing wealth of knowledge about just about everything we passed. The crew was very helpful and provided tasty snacks and drinks. Tour included nice loop by Governor's Island and Statue of Liberty, and unusual views from Spuyten-Duyvil canal and Harlem river. Especially interesting was our guide's detailed history of the bridges over all the rivers, something you don't always notice. For a seasoned New Yorker or first-time tourist, highly recommended.
Kreebondra .Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise April 10, 2013
We took this tour on the most beautiful, sunny afternoon so far this year. The boat (Manhattan) is a beautiful and elegant craft which was very well handled by the experienced crew. We had booked the Architecture tour which took 2 hours and 45 minutes and was interesting the whole time. You got one drink included in the price and a small buffet of fruit, cheese and cake too. There was a bar from which you could buy extra drinks. The guide who led the tour talked us through lots of the buildings and bridges we could see from the boat; he really knew his stuff. We had an excellent view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, plenty of photo opportunities. I now know the meaning of those funny structures on the top of all of the buildings! Thoroughly recommended.
kevgilmour .Champagne Sunset Cruise April 4, 2013
It wasn't much of a day when we went out but the atmosphere on the boat was very nice & relaxed with great service. The trip was very long for the price & went at a nice comfortable pace. Would highly recommend.
hamlinjr .Champagne Sunset Cruise March 30, 2013
The champagne cruise was tons of fun. They only sell about 30 tickets per trip so there is plenty of room inside and out for everyone. It was a little bit cold on the day that we went so we sat inside and the windows were big all around so it was easy to see the views. The champagne was good and the cash bar had a sizable selection. I enjoyed the beer selection as well which included stone ipa, yuengling light, and a lager i cant remember the name of. Also the crew was super nice and the captain pointed out various facts about the sights which was interesting as well. All around great and highly suggested.
iruggeri .Statue & Skyline Cruise March 27, 2013
I appreciated the friendliness and knowledge of the staff. Since I was travelling alone, I was happy that the staff offered to take pictures of everyone with the Statue of Liberty.
amk286 .Statue & Skyline Cruise March 16, 2013
We recently took the Saturday afternoon tour while celebrating a friend's engagement. We thoroughly enjoyed it - the crew was attentive and lively, the guide was interesting and informative, and the tour itself was the perfect length of time. The boat is smaller, intimate and comfortable, but not crowded. I would recommend this to anyone.
G S.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise December 31, 2012
Took an enjoyable Around Manhattan Architecture guided tour. Our guides were very knowledgeable and very passionate about architecture. I have a new perspective on this wonderful city. The Harbor Line crew were very courteous - I'll be sure to return with family and friends in the future! A great way to see New York.
unadavis .Statue & Skyline Cruise November 19, 2012
Fabulous! The Manhattan and it's captain and crew are 1st rate. Seeing NY from the water is amazing. We took in so much. The Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges are true engineering feats. Photo opps abound in passing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the NYC skyline. Worth every penny.
Gillianrae .Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise November 19, 2012
My husband and I had never taken a boat cruise in NYC before and decided on the Architectural Cruise around Manhattan. This was a little more civilized than some of those cruises that are jam packed with people. Well worth the price for a more intimate setting. Our tour guide was an architect who provided us with oodles of fascinating information. A bonus was the light buffet and the glass of wine or beer included in the price. Lots of great photo opportunities.
lon a.Champagne Sunset Cruise November 5, 2012
My husband and I did the Sunset Champagne Cruise on the "Manhattan" while on our first visit to NYC. The cruise was lightly narrated which was great, meaning we got to learn a little about the sights we were cruising past while also being able to talk amongst ourselves. It was lovely to see the city light up as dusk while sipping on champagne, would highly recommend!
Rosanna M.Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise November 1, 2012
Best way to appreciate the architecture around the island, we loved NYC and have visited numerous times before and we really liked to see this way. The accommodations were comfortable indoor with large windows and with outdoor area, sure we will be come back.
Mary K K.Champagne Sunset Cruise October 26, 2012
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on the cruise down the Hudson River. I can't comment on the refreshments because we spent the whole time on deck viewing the impressive Manhattan skyline at night. The evening was clear, calm and not too cold (October 26) - only a few nights before Hurricane Sandy hit. Seeing the Statue of Liberty at night was unforgettable. The crew were friendly, professional and seemed to enjoy what they were doing which is always nice to be around. If you have a free evening in Manhattan, then this is totally worth doing.
Bigcatq .Day Sail (Saturday) October 25, 2012
Took our husbands for a day cruise on the Schooner Adirondak for their birthdays. It was a picture perfect day for a sail. Crew and captain were friendly and more than willing to chat about the NYC landmarks. We had a bottle of champagne provided by the crew to celebrate. 2 hours seemed to go way too fast on this cruise. The couple we were with have done this cruise 3 times and still love it.
NWlivin .Champagne Sunset Cruise October 18, 2012
The staff is really what did it for us, they were fantastic. We went on the sunset champagne cruise and loved the city view from the boat. It was not overly touristy at all. It is a small boat so you don't feel cramped or overwhelmed. So happy we added this to out trip to NYC.
brownstravelgirl .Statue & Skyline Cruise October 8, 2012
It was excellent! We had an overcast day but that didn't matter one bit. The boat is really neat and we just kind of rocked out there on the water as we headed past the Statue, Ellis Island, the bridges, etc. We were out for 1.5 hours and it seemed to be just enough time to enjoy the water and feel like we got away from it all, without getting bored. The crew was very friendly and laid back and offered us drinks, helped with taking pictures, and still managed to give us privacy. This is not one of those boats where you're crammed in with 100 other tourists. We all had plenty of room to sit or move around, and there was both an open area and an inside area for sitting. I highly recommend you take at least one tour with this company. Don't forget to tip!!
Midnatssolen .Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) October 5, 2012
I had booked this for my husband and I from home not knowing exactly what it would be like, but we both enjoyed it very much. A nice way to see the Manhattan skyline before and after sunset, the Statue of Liberty and going under the three bridges. We both liked that it was a small setting. We were fortunate enough to have great weather so we enjoyed most of the tour on deck =)
Lawrence R.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) August 23, 2012
Took the two hour sunset cruise on America 2.0 Cant say enough good things about this experience. Crew was very friendly and accommodating, boat was a beauty, and the backdrop was unbelievable. Well worth the expense. A must do for families or even small corporate outing.
Highly recommend it!!
PerfectlyFrank .Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise August 22, 2012
If you are looking to take a special tour of Manhattan Island from a different perspective and don't want to be crowded with a ton of tourists, then take a ride on the Manhattan schooner from the Classic Harbor Line at Chelsea Piers. The narrators have a passion for history and architecture and share their vast knowledge with you to make the trip memorable. We learned about many of the iconic buildings on the island but also the history of each neighborhood up and down the river. Each bridge that we sailed under was described in detail with interesting tidbits and color. Plus, as an added bonus, they gave you a beer or glass of wine as well as some appetizers to keep you happy. The 3 hours went flying by, as we cruised through so many sights, even getting a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty without standing in the long lines. Get a seat near the bow for an awesome viewpoint.
Allison S.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) August 6, 2012
Really enjoyed the sunset cruise I took a few weeks ago. My friends and I paid for the nicer boat, and we definitely made the right choice. The ride was comfortable and fun, and the complimentary alcohol was pretty decent stock (Brooklyn Summer in cans, a chardonnay that I didn't hate, and champagne that didn't leave me with a headache. They also some other beer choices and red wines).
The views are breath-taking! We were lucky to get a really dramatic sunset, with sun filtering through darkening clouds right as we reached our closest point to the Statue of Liberty.
The other awesome thing is that, while alcohol is served, this definitely isn't a booze cruise. No one gets rowdy, and the crowd is mature.
Do know that you are on an actual sailboat, so the seating isn't the most comfortable, and you might get wet as the boat goes through wakes and little waves.
Wayne L.Day Sail (Saturday) July 25, 2012
This.. was really fun. My girlfriend and I were on the Schooner America, and the overall experience was fantastic. We had amazing views of the city, and the entire 2 hours was very entertaining and exciting. We sailed basically to the Statue of Liberty before turning back, and we were able to see downtown NY from up close. Also some good views of Jersey City, but we aren't interested in that, right?
Another point of interest is that they serve free beer, soda, and water. At first, they told us we could pick one, but they kept offering.. so I had 3 beers. It was a microbrewery (the name escapes me), but it was definitely quite tasty. I had 2 hefeweizens and a pale ale.
For those who get a bit seasick, perhaps this isn't for you. The waters can be rough at times, and this is a 'sailboat' after all. But, it was really fun to experience riding on the edge, so to speak, and after a few beers, one definitely forgets about that. This was definitely a great way to spend 2 hours on a nice sunny day.
Jen H.Sunset Sail (Sunday to Wednesday) July 9, 2012
My husband and I went on a sunset cruise on the Manhattan. We were in town to celebrate our anniversary. This was the best part of the trip. The crew was very friendly. They offered to take pictures and served us champagne. The narration on the boat was informative but not over the top. The boat itself was beautiful. We will definitely do this again!
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It took me longer than it really should have to get around to seeing Train to Busan, and it wasn't until I finally sat down to watch it that I realised how big a mistake that wait was. I'm a huge fan of zombie apocalypse films and when the first trailer dropped I was hooked. Then as tends to be the case, life happens, and it fell off my radar.
It wasn't until a friend posted they'd bought a copy that I hunted it down on cable TV. Train to Busan was everything I hoped it would be and more. It hits all the right marks when it comes to horror, action-thriller, and zombies. It's a slow burn at the beginning, introducing the main characters, setting up the premise and foreshadowing the virus that will come to destroy South Korea, but it soon kicks up the pace and ramps the tension.
Now before I go on, I've said before that I'm no movie aficionado – I just know what I like. So it's on that alone I'm basing my review. Alrighty then, let's get this show on the road… or tracks…
Train to Busan follows the story of Seok-woo, a divorced fund manager who works long hours while trying to raise his daughter, Soo-an. For her birthday, she finally convinces him to take her to see her mother in Busan. He doesn't want to go, but his mother convinces him he must take her (just an aside, the last phonecall between the two is very cool). On the drive to the station, it's clear some major shit is going down ‒ ambulances and fire trucks are screaming past ‒ but the pair seem relatively safe. Once on the train, however, and just as the doors are closing, a young woman stumbles into one of the carriages with a bite wound to her leg.
And so begins the journey.
We're introduced to the rest of the cast – a married couple expecting their first child, a baseball player and his cheerleader love interest, two elderly sisters (brilliantly played), a rich CEO, and the train driver (minor though his role is, hero he remains).
It doesn't take long for the infection and the attacks to begin, slowly working their way through the carriages. These zombies are hard-core eating machines that move with speed, and in the confines of a train make survival all the more difficult. It soon becomes clear to those on the train that some bad, bad shit is going down outside, although most are unaware of the infection spreading inside, pretty much until it's too late.
While most of the film takes place on the train, one pit-stop at a purported safe zone doesn't end well for a lot of the passengers. Numbers are whittled, and characters are separated‒ Seok-woo from his daughter, husband and pregnant wife, the sisters, and the baseball player and his new girlfriend. They have to fight through a number of zombie-infested carriages to reach their loved ones.
There's something about horror set on trains that amps up tension – confined spaces, no way to get off, not in control of your destination. The claustrophobic feel of it lends itself well, and here is no different. It also brings out the true nature of the passengers, and what some will do in their quest for survival. Do you try to save who you can? Or, do you sacrifice others for your own survival? We see both sides of this with the remaining characters, and there are some brilliant scenes that showcase the decisions the characters make.
The two elderly sisters' relationship is one of the most touching. Grouchy and sarcastic with each other, they are the most fun to watch, which makes the death of one (watched in all its gory glory) so traumatic. It's here we really see the choices made, and the surviving sister understanding the wrongness of kicking uninfected passengers out of a safe carriage, sets things (almost) right.
Sacrifice is the name of the game here, and it's not until very close to the end that we understand Seok-woo (and his company) are the harbingers of what is happening. There are no happy endings here. There is survival, but at what cost? And it's that social commentary, woven expertly through the storyline without it being didactic, that gives Train to Busan its heart.
For those of you who balk at foreign-language films because you think subtitles take away from your viewing pleasure, put that aside and watch this movie. I had (and have) no issues with it, and it in no way lessened my appraisal. Director Yeon Sang-ho delivered a film that entertains and makes you think, it makes you question: what would I do? The zombies are fast and voracious, single-mindedly focussed on "food", and damn well everywhere. Excellent stuff.
For me, it's one of the better zombie movies I've seen in a very long time, and if you haven't got around to seeing it, you really should make the effort.
I give it 9 out of 10.

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List of Faculty Publications
Below is a list of Faculty publications imported from PubMed or manually added. By default, publications are sorted by year with titles displayed in ascending alphabetical order.
Shortcuts: Wühr, Martin | Wingreen, Ned | Wieschaus, Eric | Troyanskaya, Olga | Tilghman, Shirley | Storey, John | Singh, Mona | Shvartsman, Stanislav | Shaevitz, Joshua | Rabinowitz, Joshua | Murphy, Coleen | Levine, Michael {Levine, Michael S.} | Gregor, Thomas | Botstein, David | Bialek, William | Ayroles, Julien | Andolfatto, Peter | Akey, Joshua
"DAF-16 and PQM-1: partners in longevity.", Aging (Albany NY), vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 5-6, 2014.,
"PQM-1 complements DAF-16 as a key transcriptional regulator of DAF-2-mediated development and longevity.", Cell, vol. 154, no. 3, pp. 676-90, 2013.,
"Combinatorial control of diverse metabolic and physiological functions by transcriptional regulators of the yeast sulfur assimilation pathway.", Mol Biol Cell, vol. 23, no. 15, pp. 3008-24, 2012.,
"Perturbation-based analysis and modeling of combinatorial regulation in the yeast sulfur assimilation pathway.", Mol Biol Cell, vol. 23, no. 15, pp. 2993-3007, 2012.,


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J "At least 5000 simultaneous jobs per CE node". "5000 simultaneous jobs" means that the CE should be able to handle 5000 jobs submitted simultaneously to the CE. The CE should be able to handle them all the way (sending them to the batch system, polling for the status, etc.). But it doesn't mean that all the 5000 jobs will be run at the same time. They probably won't (it depends on how busy the batch system/worker nodes are).
So, as long as the 5000 simultaneously submitted jobs are properly treated by the CE, the test is passed.
K "Unlimited number of user/role/submission node combinations from many VO's (at least 50), up to the limit of the number of jobs supported on a CE node". This test will probably be done in a small and controlled setup (non production) using a fake CA as is usually done by the certification team.
M "Job failures due to restart of CE services or reboot < 0.1%".
O "Graceful failure or self-limiting behavior when the CE load reaches its maximum (e.g. if a CE node can support only 5000 jobs it must not crash or become unresponsive with more than that)".
At a second time, with the use of a WMS from the pilot, these points can be evaluated:
D.i "The ICE / CREAM job submission chain should be able to meet all performance criteria and otherwise perform at least as well as the WMS / LCG CE submission chain". This point depend on BUG:47911
D.ii "The ICE-WMS must deal gracefully with large peaks in the rate of jobs submitted to it.", although an agreement must be reached on what is considered as 'gracefully'.
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CREAM and ICE precertification ================================ Foreword ------- The new certification model in the EGEE-III project foresees a pre-certification phase done by the so-called "cluster of competence". A cluster of competence in charge of the pre-certification of a certain software component is composed by the JRA1 developers of that component, and by the SA3 people close (i.e. local) to them. The collaboration of SA1 is also foreseen. The pre-certification phase is then followed by a formal certification process usually done by a partner different than the one in charge of the development and of the pre-certification of that component. This formal certification phase is supposed to be very quick, since most (all) of the problems should have been found and addressed during the pre-certification step. So the Italian cluster of competence is in charge of the pre-certification of CREAM and ICE Testbeds -------- For the pre-certification of CREAM and ICE, we envisage the use of 2 testbeds: - Testbed a: small testbed, supposed to be used by the cluster of competence people, that is by the CREAM and ICE developers and by the SA3 Italian people. This testbed is supposed to be used mainly for functionality tests and for some limited stress tests. - Testbed b: larger testbed, supposed to be used mainly by experiment people, and in particular for scalability tests. This testbed basically corresponds to the "experimental services" considered so far for the WMS Hardware requirements for pre-certification testbeds ---------------------------------------------------- For testbed a: 1 UI node 1 WMS node 1 LB node 1 BDII comprising both CREAM and LCG based CEs (the LCG based CEs are the production ones) 4 CREAM based CEs, possibly distributed in different sites For testbed b: 2 WMS nodes 1 LB node 1 BDII comprising both CREAM and LCG based CEs (the LCG based CEs are the production ones): this can be the same BDII used in testbed a At least 20 CREAM based CEs, possibly distributed in different sites For what concerns the WNs, it is not necessary to have dedicated machines for such testbeds but the same WNs used in production can be used. It is just a matter to reserve a certain number of slots (e.g. 50) to the queues dedicated to the CREAM pre-certification tests. Configuration of the testbeds ----------------------------- On both testbeds it is suggested to devote 2 queues per CREAM CE (so 2 CEIDs per CREAM CE machine) to these tests. For what concerns the VOs to enable, on testbed b the "production" VOs should be authorized. On testbed a also the 21 "fake" VOs should be enabled, so that testers can perform tests submitting jobs on behalf of multiple users belonging to different VOs. Updates on the testbeds ----------------------- Both testbeds are supposed to be updated (WMSes and/or CREAM CEs) whenever a new blocking issue is found and/or whenever a certain number of new fixes for non-blocking problems should be tested. It is supposed that testbed a will be updated much more often than testbed b. Testbed b should be updated only after having updated testbed a, and after having tested (by the cluster of competence people) on the testbed a the updated version. Software deployed on the certification testbeds must be tagged (tags will be done on the proper "pre-certification" CVS branches)
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: CREAM testing plan Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 15:12:20 +0200 From: Oliver Keeble <firstname.lastname@example.com> To: Markus Schulz <email@example.com>, Francesco Giacomini <email@example.com>, Di Qing <firstname.lastname@example.com> My summary of the plan; Plan and criteria for CREAM certification Two broad criteria * scalability at the level previously defined in CE acceptance criteria * functionality verified based on the CLI spec, direct verification of the web service interface, and a set of CREAM tests functionally equivalent to those currently run against the lcg-CE Andreas to organise with Massimo a functional test plan, and to find resources for writing the tests (should not take more than a week). CERN will add extra resources to the test infrastructure currently used to validate the lcg-CE, including a CREAM CE and a production-level (non-ICE) WMS. CERN will run the tests, including the 5 day soak. Comment - we are *not* certifying ICE, and would like to avoid difficulties in interpreting test results if possible. Di will make a judgement as to whether we can simply loop over the CREAM CLI tests we will have in order to do the appropriate scalability validation. If so, this is the approach we will take. If not, we will take the ICE rpms and upgrade the testbed WMS. There's is a question over testing proxy-renewal if we don't use the WMS. When CREAM is released to production, it will be advertised as being made available for larger sites to install in parallel with their existing lcg-CEs, not as a replacement for them. In this way we will soon have a pool of CREAM CEs exposed to production work patterns and loading, without endangering availability of resources. After initial release, responsibility for CREAM scalability/stress testing will pass to INFN and CERN certification will not invoke such tests.
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The role of the leader is a difficult one, to be certain. Done well, it is one of the most rewarding professional and personal experiences for the leader and those they lead. Done poorly, and at best, your team may achieve incidental success from time to time…despite their leader.
After two decades of working in leadership and developing leaders, I continually see one common area in which leaders often fall short. This one minute video clip sums it up as King Leonidas asks Daxos' men one simple question. After playing the clip, see how quickly you can spot the problem?
Leadership Test: If those you lead are asked about the organization's or team's top priority, would your team answer like the Spartans or more like the Arcadians?
How did you do? May I suggest that if your first thought was to evaluate the person who leads you, you've already failed. This is not a message just for CEOs or only leaders with teams. The message is to the leader within us all…to rise up and paint a better, more clear picture than what others can see for themselves.
If your team is lacking a "WAR! WAR! WAR!" response, time for the mirror test. How they respond is your responsibility. For additional tips on how to create more intentional, predictable and repeatable results, see this post on Vision.
Jeff Michaels is a Sales & Marketing Executive that has worked with executives, leaders, & teams for 25 years to create repeatable success regardless of industry, economy or circumstance.


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A blaze swallowed Gov. Sarah Palin's evangelical Christian church on Friday and caused severe damage that fire officials say was likely the work of arsonists, reports Kathleen Gilbert, LifeSiteNews.com.
The damage to the 2 1/2-year-old Wasilla Bible Church building is estimated at $1 million. Five women, and possibly a couple of children, were inside the church when the flames erupted, but escaped with no injuries.
Palin's spokesman, Bill McAllister, said that Palin stopped by the church the following day to apologize in case the fire was connected to the "undeserved negative attention" the church has received since her unsuccessful run for the vice presidency. Palin was not present when the fire started, and did not attend Sunday services temporarily held at a local middle school, as she was on state business in Juneau.
Fire Chief James Steele told the Associated Press that the blaze is being investigated as a case of arson. He said investigators had no leads to discern whether the arsonist had a political motivation.
"Whatever the motives of the arsonist, the governor has faith in the scriptural passage that what was intended for evil will in some way be used for good," McAllister said.
John Doak, associate pastor at Wasilla Bible Church, expressed the communion of faith that united churchgoers after the devastating blaze. "The definition of the church is the body of Christ, made up of God's people," said Doak after the Sunday service at Wasilla Middle School, attended by about 1,200 people. "The church is still there. We are the church."
During Sarah Palin's VP run on the Republican presidential ticket with John McCain, her home church came under harsh scrutiny from media analysts who found fault with the church's teachings. In particular, homosexualists were outraged when it was discovered that the church advertised a Focus on the Family conference inviting homosexuals to overcome their same-sex attraction.
The Bible Church also made headlines for having hosted Jews for Jesus leader David Brickner. Political commentators warned Palin that the church's decision to host Brickner would alienate her from the Jewish community, as Brickner's organization has been criticized for "targeting Jews for conversion with subterfuge and deception."
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Sun, 9 December 2007
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. We have actually recorded and posted podcasts TWO WEEKS IN A ROW. Because we're givers, people. And as such we are giving you yay, even MORE unstructured, unorganized ramblings from the two of us. We like to think it's the Christmas gift that keeps on giving. Whether you want it or not. This week we talk about what music we've listened to the most over this last year and thereby remove any remaining doubt in regard to our complete and utter lack of coolness. We also have a (way too long) discussion about celebrities who we'd like to invite to a dinner party, we speculate about why Anthropologie tries to be so edgy, and then we cap off the podcast action with some stellar observations about being a Southern girl. In short, it's yet another laugh-an-hour episode filled with the first-rate mediocrity you've come to expect from us. And we could not be any more proud to bring you our own unique brand of third-rate entertainment. Thank you and have a lovely day.
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Cameron Diaz: 'I've Been With A Lady'Published on May 7, 2014.
Actress CAMERON DIAZ has confessed to having a lesbian encounter.
The Other Woman star recently told U.K.'s Glamour magazine that she believes "all women have been sexually attracted to another woman at some point", and was asked to explain herself when host Andy Cohen confronted Diaz about the quote when she appeared on his U.S. talk show Watch What Happens Live on Monday (28Apr14).
Initially coy about opening up when Cohen asked, "Have you ever been with a lady?", the actress eventually responded, "Yes, I have been with a lady. Yeah." Eager to get more details, he inquired, "More than once?" But Diaz, who has previously dated Justin Timberlake and New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, clearly didn't want to continue with the line of questioning, stating, "You didn't ask explicitly how I was with a lady, but I have been with a lady."
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Marc Webb explains why the 3D in The Amazing Spider-Man will be worth it. More The Dark Knight Rises set photos reveal cast members Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard. Steven Moffat has big plans for Doctor Who's 50th birthday.
Spoilers from this point forward!
Top image from In Time.
The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hardy offered this cryptic response when asked if Bane will be breaking Batman's back, as in the comic:
"Mmmmm… Good lead-in, but all I can say is that Chris [Nolan] has a plan up his sleeve that's not at all disappointing. And that is a definite choice that's watertight in every respect."
He also assured the world - in unsurprisingly profane fashion - that this will not be the Bane of Batman & Robin:
"I think Bane's fucking cool so I'm really excited to play him. It's not the guy in Joel Schumacher's film, but it shouldn't disappoint fanboys…"
I think Hardy has his conjunction mixed up there - that should be "so it shouldn't disappoint..." Anyway, one final quote, this time about what wearing the Bane mask does to his performance:
"Any time you put something over your face, you're going to adopt a personality and a physicality that has nothing to do with acting. It allows a performance to be free."
Here's the latest round-up of set photos, including our first definitive look at Joseph Gordon-Levitt on-set as John Drake, as well as some additional glimpses of Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate. [AceShowbiz]
Man of Steel
Here are our first set photos of Henry Cavill as a dark-haired, spit-curled Clark Kent. [Moviehole]
Meanwhile, Cavill describes his intense training regimen:
"I'm on 5000 calories a day… You've got to eat protein first, then a little bit of carbs…you've gotta keep your hunger levels going. I'm training two and a half hours a day, pushing my body beyond its normal limits, putting on a lot of muscle mass and just making myself look like Superman."
He also described his reacting to first donning the iconic suit:
"It's extremely cool. There's no other feeling like it. They just put it on, I turned around and look in the mirror and you can't really play it cool – you sort of guffaw and laugh. I thought 'OK, holy hell, this is real, it's not a joke anymore. This is it…you're doing it, you're right in the middle of it.'"
The Avengers
Here's a video interview, in which Joss Whedon confirms for the umpteenth time that, no, Ant-Man won't be in the movie.
Iron Man 3
Grains of salt at the ready here, people, but some random tweeter claims to know people involved with The Avengers production, and that they say "the Avengers ship" - presumably the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier - is so expensive that it will show up in the next Iron Man movie as well. Which, to be fair, sounds like the sort of thing Marvel Studios might well end up doing, but still...I wouldn't put a lot of faith in this report just yet. [/Film]
The Amazing Spider-Man
Director Marc Webb explains the trailer's big POV shot, as well as reaffirming the movie's commitment to real, non-CGI stunts and effects:
"[There] are also moments we really wanted to embrace this experiential process of 3-D. The teaser is a hint at some of that...We shot and conceived of this film in 3-D, and I wanted there to be moments where you really feel and see the world through Spider-Man's eyes. I wanted to get that visceral feeling. In 3-D, I thought there was something about the experiential process, in a big theatrical environment, that was really special that I had seen before. I was like, 'If I'm going to do a movie in 3-D, I want to give the audience that experience.'...
We try very hard in the movie to make the stunt work grounded and real, and anything we could do live or practically, as they say, we did live or practically. We built this huge rig on Riverside Drive in Harlem, a traveling rig of hundreds of feet, and we slung our Spider-Man over cars, through traffic in a real way, which hadn't been done before. That was really exciting.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Directors Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine explain why they shot in 2D and then converted to 3D:
Taylor: "For us, there's no point to it. [With the conversion process] you don't have to follow any rules when you shoot - you can shoot through dust, through shafts of light with little particles hanging in the air."
Neveldine: "We shoot on rollerblades, we hang out of helicopters, we hang out of cars. We can't do this with these giant 3-D cameras. Maybe one day, when they shrink 'em down."
Taylor: "Software is always going to win. [3-D conversion software developers] can move at the speed of light. Next year, they'll be twice as good and half the price...Those guys are killing it now, so think of what it's going to be like a year from now."
In Time
Here's a higher quality version of the trailer that premiered a couple days ago.
Warner Bros. has reportedly hired Michael Ross to rewrite Jason Dean Hall's script, which involves a futuristic Robin Hood at war in a dystopian London. The Wachowskis were also working on a similar project, until they moved over to the Cloud Atlas adaptation. [Deadline]
The Hobbit
For a useful breakdown of the thirteen dwarves and their various roles in the story, check out the link. [Empire Online]
World War Z
The movie is currently filming in Falmouth, Cornwall. [ShockTillYouDrop]
Doctor Who
Steven Moffat previews the 50th anniversary plans:
"I've got various plans, but all I can say emphatically is it will be huge. It won't be just one thing…. We'll be doing lots of stuff. The plans are quite extensive, and changing all the time. Oh my God, we will hit that year very, very hard indeed. There's lot of decisions we're making that are about making all that possible. It'll be amazing."
Also, on the possibility of the big multi-Doctor team-up that a lot of fans (myself very much included) seem to be hoping for, Moffat would only say, "Possibly…. It's so far in the future, it's only a set of notions." [TV Line]
Here are some set photos featuring Anna Torv. [SpoilerTV]
Game of Thrones
German actor Tom Wlaschiha, best known to American audiences from his appearance in Enemy at the Gates, has reportedly been cast as the assassin Jaqen H'gar. [EW]
Terra Nova
Here are a ton of set photos. [SpoilerTV]
Here's a brief video of Zachary Levi, Joshua Gomez, and new villain Mark Hamill on set.
Episode five is reportedly called "Shut Up, Dr. Phil", indicating the show hasn't lost its flair for awesome titles. [SpoilerTV]
The CW has extended its order for season seven, bringing the total number of episodes up to 23. [KSiteTV]
Falling Skies
Here's a sneak peek at the two-part season finale.
Warehouse 13
Here's a promo and sneak peek at next week's episode, "3...2...1...", which appears to give us a glimpse of at least three different incarnations of the Warehouse.
Here's the trailer that aired at Comic-Con, which includes a brief shot of next week's guest star, Torchwood alum Gareth David-Lloyd, kicking some ass.
Lost Girl
Here's an interview with star Ksenia Solo.
The Secret Circle
Here are some promo photos from the pilot. [SpoilerTV]
Here's the beginning of the CW's official description of the show:
Cassie Blake (Britt Robertson, "Life Unexpected") is a normal, happy teenager, leading an everyday life with her devoted single mom, Amelia. But when her mother dies in what Cassie thinks is a tragic, accidental fire, her world is turned upside down. Cassie moves in with her warm and loving grandmother Jane (Ashley Crow, "Heroes") in the beautiful small town of Chance Harbor, Washington - where the residents seem to know more about her than she knows about herself.
Because of her mother's past with this community and her father's mysterious death, Cassie is unsure of her place, but at school she is soon befriended by Diana Meade (Shelley Hennig, "Days of Our Lives"), a sweet-natured classmate who takes Cassie under her wing. Cassie is eager to have someone show her the ropes, especially since the school's resident mean-girl, Faye (Phoebe Tonkin, "H2O: Just Add Water"), her sidekick Melissa (Jessica Parker Kennedy, "50/50," "Smallville"), and loner Nick (Louis Hunter, "Out of the Blue") seem unusually interested in getting to know her. But her most powerful connection is with Adam (Thomas Dekker, "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"), in spite of the fact that he is Diana's boyfriend. Cassie is also surprised to discover that Adam's father, Ethan (Adam Harrington, "Dexter"), had long been in love with her mother, and that Amelia's departure from Chance Harbor all those years ago drove Ethan to despair and drinking.
There's a lot more - you can read the rest at the link. [KSiteTV]
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- ABC has dropped its summer newcomer "How to Get the Guy," as the network will instead air additional repeats of "Supernanny" in the Monday, 10:00/9:00c hour for the next two weeks.
The special "CMA Music Festival" will then fill the slot on July 24 while the previously announced freshman series "One Ocean View" will take over the hour starting Monday, July 31.
As for "Guy," the show's most recent airing on July 3 averaged a paltry 1.2 rating among adults 18-49 according to preliminary Nielsen numbers. Said number fell behind repeats of "C.S.I.: Miami" on CBS (2.2 rating) and "Medium" (1.3 rating) on NBC, not to mention was off 40% from its "Supernanny" repeat lead-in.
The decision will leave two episodes of the series, which comes from "Queer Eye's" Scout Productions, on the shelf.


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I attended Open 2013: Open Theology & the Church in St. Paul, MN last month. The main speakers were Greg Boyd, Tom Oord, and John Sanders. The conference was held at Woodland Hills Church and hosted by the ReKnew team. I had a great time and wanted to tell you about it.
I flew up early on Thursday and hung out with a couple of old college buddies until the first session that evening. It was nice getting to catch up with my friends, Josh Crain and Samuel Holder.
The conference began that evening with Greg Boyd talking about the History and Hope of Open Theology in the church. Greg talked about the growing attraction of the open view and discussed its historical roots in church history. Q&A followed.
The next day Jessica Kelley gave a very moving message about the recent loss of her 4 year old son, Henry. Jessica shared how the open view made all the difference in her family's experience of losing Henry to a brain tumor. I was already prepared to cry. I had read Jessica's story a couple weeks before, and as a new father, I wept through the entire thing.
Unfortunately, there was a mix up and her talk wasn't recorded. But you can read Jessica's story over at her blog, Jess in Process. I expect that God is going to continue using Jessica and her family in some spectacular ways (even more so) in the days to come. I even told her myself. 🙂
John Sanders gave the plenary address on Friday evening. He lectured on The Virtues Inherent in Open Theism. John fashioned his message to show that the open view allows for the best portrait of God over other views, especially that of classical theology. Q&A followed.
Tom Oord delivered an interesting informal classroom-styled message on Openness & Moment-by-Moment Relation. He even used the dry-erase board to draw his illustrations. Tom's talk was stimulating as he made a case for holiness and "perfection" coming through our choosing from the best options among a world of possibilities.
One of my favorite parts of the conference was the table discussions on Friday and Saturday (during the day). I had the privilege of leading and moderating a group. It was encouraging to see and hear from so many people around the country (and globe) that are embracing the open view and learning how it is shaping their lives and ministries.
It's still unclear if the conference will be annual, or every other year. One thing is for certain, the entire weekend was encouraging and uplifting to all in attendance. There is definitely a movement taking place within the church.
Finally, check out this video reflection of Open 2013.
THANK YOU to all those who put the conference together and had the vision to make it happen. I also want to thank our local congregation for assisting in the expenses of the trip. Thank you, Church at Birnham Woods. And a special thanks to Greg and Shelley Boyd for letting me crash at your house my last night in St. Paul. Your hospitality was a blessing.
D.D. Flowers, 2013.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 25, 2006) - The ETSU Lady Bucs could not overcome a slow start, committing 17 errors in the first two games of their season opener against the host Charlotte 49ers at the Charlotte Classic, as they fell in three games 30-22, 30-28 and 30-27. It is the second time in five seasons ETSU has opened its season with a loss at
"This isn't the way we wanted to open our season," said head coach Lindsey Devine, adding, "but we were able to execute some things that we've been working on in practice tonight."
The Lady Bucs (0-1) took an early 2-0 lead in the opening game, but
The 49ers (2-0) twice took early six-point leads in the second stanza at 11-5 at 14-8, but the Lady Bucs rallied again, eventually tying game two at 24.
ETSU once again fell behind early, and could not recover in the match's final game, trailing 5-0 and 10-5 before recovering again and tying the game at 15.
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"Nani (Emerson) did a superb job running our offense, and Kaena (Apana) got to a lot of balls, and was key to our ball control," said Devine. "Sartor, Kiselich and Mislan all had solid nights offensively."
The Lady Bucs conclude their play at the Charlotte Classic tomorrow afternoon with a tilt against
We have to make some quick adjustments before tomorrow, and come out and execute consistently from beginning to end," said Devine.


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Archaeologists are investigating a concrete structure at the Ashley Walk Bombing Range in the New Forest in the south of England. On 13 March 1945 it was used for a test drop of the 22,000 pound Grand Slam bomb, the largest bomb dropped until the first atom bomb.
The survey is using ground penetrating radar, magnetometry, electrical resistivity and electrical resistivity tomography to study the damage done to the large concrete target building. The bomb was dropped by a Lancaster bomber from 16,000 feet and hit the ground at 700 mph. It achieved its objective of creating a large but localised earthquake, leaving a crater that was 70 feet deep with a diameter of 130 feet. It has subsequently been filled in.
The archaeologists want to find out how much damage was caused by the bomb.. The Independent newspaper reports that:
oral history research recently carried out by the New Forest archaeological team suggests that the entire structure was seen to physically move when the bomb exploded some 250 feet away.
The Grand Slam had been conceived by Sir Barnes Wallis five years earlier as a deep penetration bomb. It was first used against the Schildesche railway viaduct near Bielefeld Railway Viaduct on 14 March 1945, the day after the only test drop. The viaduct, which was a vital communications link for the Ruhr and had survived several previous bombing raids, was brought down.
Over 40 Grand Slams were dropped in nine raids, with other targets including railway bridges at Arnsberg, Arbergen and Neinburg, submarine pens at Bremen and gun emplacements on the island of Helgoland.
The Lancasters that dropped Grand Slams had to be stripped of their gun turrets and the armour plating behind the pilot's seat in order to increase their bomb capacity from its normal 14,000 pounds. Their bomb bay doors were also removed because of the size of the bomb.
Grand Slams were also made in the USA, which but the USAF had not used any by the time that it dropped atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
See the BBC website for a film report and the Daily Mail one for pictures of the results of Grand Slam raids. YouTube contains a news film from Movietone on the Bielefeld and Arnsberg raids.


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Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all. – Michael Masser & Linda Creed (Songwriters)
This is a common saying among our culture. And it's true that self love is something we as a society/culture struggle to learn. However, I believe the most significant love lessons are those directed towards others.
You see when we love someone, be it a lover, a friend, or a relative, there is an inward pleasure that comes from giving and sharing the love that is inside of us. Humans are made to give, receive and share love. It's a natural interconnecting and cyclical exchange which gives us purpose beyond ourselves. Love, being an action word, causes movement and pushes us past mere self interest. It involves sacrifice. Love says, "I will give my child the one piece of bread in the house and I will go hungry." Or, "I will buy my lover an outfit, or his favorite cologne with my spending money instead of buying something for myself."
You know the funny thing about love? Is that the so called sacrifice actually becomes pleasurable. There is no real suffering when your mind and heart are motivated to give. The satisfaction on the inside from giving to the object of your affection is reward enough. It's easy!
Love will make you do right. Love will make you do wrong. Make you come home early. Make you stay out all night long. – Al Green
But what happens when the one you love doesn't love you? What happens when the child you loved, raised and provided for rejects you? What happens when the friend you love betrays you? What happens when your lover cheats and breaks their promises. What happens to your love then?
Love is an investment of the heart. It requires intimacy and vulnerability. Vulnerability carries with it the potential of great pain. Pain causes grief. Anger is one of the 5 stages of grief. (along with denial, bargaining, and depression…) Acceptance is the last of the 5 stages.
If she is amazing, she won't be easy. If she is easy, she won't be amazing. If she is worth it you won't give up. If you give up you're not worthy… Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." – Bob Marley
When someone you love causes you to experience the 5 stages, this is the ultimate test of whether love is real. It's easy to love when love is requited. But when it's not, when the one you love isn't going to return that love, or for that matter do the opposite of what you desire he/she does, and you achieve acceptance granting them their wish, then you will know that your love is truly love.
And this is the secret of love as well as some of the most important lessons we will learn in life. True enlightenment can't be learned in a book. Ideas may start in theory but they aren't anything but philosophies and mental treaties until you walk the walk. In this case, when your loved one puts you through hell and back, is performing at their worst, or is in a position to offer you nothing and yet you continue to love, then the true lessons of love have been achieved.
I always knew this in 'theory.' As a matter of fact, I have prided myself on loving the important people in my life when they are at their worst. After all, that's when love is needed the most. I've proclaimed it and desired that same kind of love for myself. We all need that kind of love. I'm glad to say that I have both given and experienced this love beyond theory. Neither side of it was pretty or easy. But they were both real. To me, this is the greatest love of all.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. –John 15:13


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Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode
Quite clearly you do not want to hear what's it been like down the writing well this week. How one kind of goes slightly mental down there. In my defence, I am spending a lot of time with myself. In my head. Alone. Me and Irene. Cackling away. My gibber can be hard to handle at times. Imagine when it's all the time? Dose.
Also, I am quite sure you do not want to hear about a few slick DJigs this week. Pool parties. Rooftops. Savage spots. Fun all round. Giddy up that green honey. Here is a tremendous photo encapsulating how tough DJigging can be at times… Continue Reading »


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Former Pittsburgh police chief Nate Harper today was sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiracy to commit theft from a federally funded program, and failure to file tax returns.
U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon handed down the sentence nearly a year after Harper was indicted following what appeared to be a whirlwind investigation by the FBI.
The judge called Harper's diversion of funds a "quintessential case of government corruption and betrayal of the public trust," adding that he treated an unauthorized credit union account as "a personal ATM."
The judge also ordered Harper to pay restitution of $31,987 and to serve one year of probation following his release from prison.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/02/25/Former-Pittsburgh-police-chief-Nathan-Harper-sentenced/stories/201402250123#ixzz2uNCftqtk


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And from the ranks of both armies –
the same voice the same refrain:
'He who is not with us is against us.
You must take sides. Justice is ours.'
And I stand alone in the midst of them,
Amidst the roar of fire and smoke,
And pray with all my strength for those
who fight on this side , and on that side.
by Макс Волошин (Max Voloshin)
a.k.a. Максимилиан Александрович Кириенко-Волошин
(Maximilian Alexandrovich Kirienko-Voloshin)
translated by Robert Chandler