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San Francisco writer gives Ellison black mark for Cup theatrics
by San Francisco Chronicle on 3 Jan 2011
Larry Ellison on the joystick during Practice Day, 2010 America's Cup Richard Gladwell
Just two days after the America's Cup venue announcement in favor of San Francisco, here is how one columnist, CW Nevius, of the San Francisco Chronicle, sees it:
Now that the America's Cup is firmly anchored in San Francisco Bay and everyone is trying on blue blazers and captain's caps, one question remains:
Was this really necessary?
Ellison's team should have spared us the last-minute drama and the tough talk from lead negotiator Stephen Barclay, who said the city was 'hanging on by their fingernails.'
Looking at it now, all it did was create ill will and make city officials wonder if race officials will be this difficult for every minor decision from now until 2013.
It seems pretty clear there was no point in sailing off to Newport, R.I., because honestly, the team didn't give them much time to put together a thorough bid.
'You've got to remember,' said one local race supporter, 'we've been working on this for six or seven months. Newport has been working on it for six or seven hours.'
Going to Newport may have seemed like a good tactical move to get San Francisco to sweeten its deal, but really, it just made Ellison's team look greedy.
Ellison wasn't named Forbes third richest person in the United States for nothing. Certainly he is a savvy businessman, but City Hall explained it five different ways.
The original option, closer to the ballpark, was far more costly for the racing team and city taxpayers. There wasn't money for everything that was needed and public funds could not be used, plus the public viewing options weren't that great either. So the city shifted things north where it would be cheaper for the city and the team, and public viewing sites were vastly superior.
It was that simple.
But Ellison's team acted as if it had been the victim of a bait and switch. Suddenly Newport was the front-runner. And don't forget Italy. At one point, it was reportedly suggested the race might go to the Emirate of Dubai.
'OK,' a city negotiator reportedly replied, 'if we have to compete with an Emir, we're out.'
The reality is, the city put together a good package, which is indicated by the fact that the Board of Supervisors passed it unanimously and with plenty of accolades instead of acrimony.
And now Ellison's team has finally accepted it with only minor tweaks.
Maybe the fuss should have been expected. The team's lead negotiator, Barclay, is known for blowing up a deal at the last second, just to see what might happen. The parties are already invested and when they see the agreement slipping away, they might panic and throw more chips on the table.
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|Using the Raw Microprocessor as a parallel fabric, I worked on creating a parallel dynamic binary translator. This parallel dynamic binary translator takes in x86 Linux binaries and executes them on the Raw microprocessor. The Raw Microprocessor has a MIPS-like ISA so cross architecture dynamic translation was needed. I used the x86 parser out of Valgrind as a basis for this translator. This dynamic translator executed the translation step in parallel and speculatively. By doing so, code which had not yet been executed could be pre-translated thereby saving the first time translation cost. Also, the translator was able to take advantage of the parallelism of the Raw Microprocessor. I also used the Raw Microprocessor spatially as a fabric to build different virtual microprocessor topologies. For example, the translator can dynamically trade off cores that are used as data cache for more translation resources. Finally, the translator provided virtual memory on an architecture without any virtual memory via sandboxing. I really enjoyed this project as I learned how to build a best-of-breed dynamic binary translator and learned about backend compiler optimizations which I needed to implement to enable fast execution. I published this in [CGO].
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Raw Multicore Microprocessor
|The Raw Multicore Microprocessor is a 16 core homogeneous multicore processor designed at MIT. The Raw Microprocessor explored many ideas in how to design large scale multicore processors, different parallel programming paradigms, different parallel compilation techniques, and how best to have multiple cores communicate. I designed the Raw Microprocessors dynamic networks, many of the testing structures, and parts of the ALU including a novel population count unit. I contributed to chip verification. After the chip was fabricated, I contributed to chip bringup. I also designed much of the FPGA support logic around the chip including our FPGA synthesis methodology, design of our FPGA network interface logic, the initial test harness, and contributed to board design. I really enjoyed the Raw design experience as I learned what it takes to fabricate real chips in Academia. Also, I learned what it is like to work in a group with a large goal. We evaluated the Raw Microprocessor in [ISCA, IEEE Micro, ISSCC], presented Raw at [HotChips], and wrote many more publications.
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Other Projects
|In addition to my primary research, I have had the opportunity to conduct research in my graduate coursework. Several of my graduate courses included semester long research projects:
(kickbot paper)
I have been involved in teaching during my graduate career in both formal and informal capacities. I enjoy helping students and find it fulfilling when I see the inspiration moment when they understand a new concept. I have taught recitation sections for the introductory digital logic design course at MIT. I informally was the teaching assistant for the parallel computer architecture course. I helped teach a student-run month-long robotics course. I have co-supervised four MIT Master's students. I guest lecture on dynamic binary translation in MIT's computer architecture course. And, I teach people how to hike, climb, and camp during MIT Outing Club's (hiking club) Winter School.
6.004 Computation Structures
|In this course, we teach sophomore undergraduates digital logic design and introductory computer architecture. I am very passionate about this course because a similar course in my undergraduate got me hooked on computer architecture. I always find it amazing how combinational logic can be put together with state holding elements to produce fully functional state machines. And then state machines can be put together with a datapath and storage to create programmable computers. I was a Teaching Assistant for this course under the guidance of Professor Steve Ward. In 6.004, I taught two recitation sections which met twice a week, held laboratory hours, and graded exams.
MIT Outing Club (hiking club) Winter School
|MIT's Outing Club annually teaches a course during independent activities period (January Term) about hiking, camping, climbing, skiing, and enjoying winter in the outdoors. I have taught selected lectures for three years in front of a class of 180 students. Also, during the weekends in January, as a Winter School leader, I lead trips of 8 students on hiking, camping, and climbing trips in White Mountain National Forest. In 2009, I organized the logistics for Winter School.
(photos from the first weekend of Winter School 2010)
6.846 Parallel Computing
|6.846 teaches parallel computer architecture and how to map parallel programs onto different parallel architectures. I was an informal Teaching Assistant for this course in Spring 2002. I created and organized the final project for the course which involved using the Raw Microprocessor environment to implement a parallel implementation of acoustic beamforming. I also guest lectured selected lectures in this course on dynamic network design for multicore processors.
6.186 Mobile Autonomous Systems Laboratory
|In 2001, I was part of a small team of graduate students who ran an autonomous robotics course. This course is run during MIT's month-long independent activities period. In this course students learn to build autonomous vision-based robots. There is a competition at the end of the month where the robots compete. One of the reasons I got involved with this 6.186 is that I was a participant in the Jerry Sanders robotic competition in my undergraduate. I thought this was a great experience and I wanted to share my knowledge of building robots and system design.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, February 2012
- Thesis: "fos: A Factored Operating System for 1000+ Core Microprocessors"
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, September 2002
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, May 2000
- Minor: Computer Science
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- National Science Foundation
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Intel (Equipment Donation)
- Xilinx (Equipment Donation)
- NVIDIA (Equipment Donation)
- Advanced Micro Devices (Equipment Donation)
- Altera (Equipment Donation)


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Hi everyone, I wanted to see if I'm weird or if others have felt similarly - I'm 34.5 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I'm 29 years old. This pregnancy has been kind of emotionally rough due to gestational diabetes and now that I'm nearing the end I'm just uncomfortable of course, and really tired all the time. I'm entertained and amazed by this baby and how he moves around, but I don't feel any kind of close connection with him, like an emotional bond. I'm nervous around tiny babies anyway. I'm totally committed to as natural a birth as possible, breast feeding, baby wearing etc but I'm afraid when I see my baby I won't *know* him or feel attached to him right away. Has anyone else felt this way while pregnant?
I think it's probably pretty normal! Everyone needs time to get bonded to their baby after birth. I especially think that with your first it's hard to grasp what life will be like with this strange new person - or to grasp that you have this fully formed, functioning person inside you - until after they come out! I am expecting my 2nd and I feel different this time around in that the 1st time I was really fixated on the birth. I had a much harder time really imagining life beyond that bc it was just so abstract to me. This time I don't want to think about the birth, I just want the baby. LOL. Anyway, until you've actually seen a new baby come out of you, it's just hard to grasp. Don't feel guilty about not feeling bonded enough. The hormones released in a natural birth and while breastfeeding actually play a crucial role in the bonding process! Oxytocin is often referred to as the love hormone!
Mama to my veggie girl (1/09) and my sweet rainbow baby (9/12).
Mother of two spectacular girls, born mid-2010 and late 2012
I'd say don't worry. It's totally normal to not feel a strong bond right away. In fact it seems like it could be the more normal thing, since a lot of my friends have kids too, and I hear them talk about it all the time. I think it's just like falling in love. You hear a lot about 'love at first sight' stories because they're so nice to hear, but it's the longer-term slow to build loves that most people experience, and neither one is better than the other.
Life is either a great adventure, or nothing. -Hellen Keller
Certain things are inevitable. You're cervix will efface, you're baby will turn head down, your breasts will swell with milk, you will fall head over heals for your baby. You are already on your way in the natural progression of things. Congrats.
You're not alone. I have had four babies and I've never been too emotional about pregnancy or seeing the baby right after birth. The flutters, kicks, hearing the heartbeat, ultrasounds, etc. were always interesting. But it never gave me that mushy feeling that other moms seem to get. And when my babies first pop out, I am always too exhausted to instantly bond with them. It takes me some time after holding them and loving on them.
So I don't know how "normal" it is. But you are not the only one! Don't worry about it. You will be a great mom and you and your baby will bond just like you should with some time. :)
I'm pregnant with #3 and never felt bonded until after birth. It wasn't instantly after birth either. You're totally normal.
Mom to DD1 (11) & DD2 (7) & DS (9/10/12)
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Who Are The Top Five Most Effective Marketers?
Effie Worldwide and Warc announce the 2012 Effie Effectiveness Index winners, with Unilever taking the spot for most effective advertiser.
The Effie Awards have celebrated the most effective advertising programs in the United States for more than 40 years, and worldwide for more than 5 years. In 2011, Effie Worldwide introduced the Effie Effectiveness Index in 2011, 'identifi[ng] and rank[ing] the marketing communications industry's most effective agencies, advertisers, and brands by analyzing finalist and winner data from Effie Worldwide competitions.'
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Hailed by the New York Times, Esquire, and the Atlantic Monthly as one of the best delicatessens in the country, Zingerman's is a trusted source for superior ingredients—and an equally dependable supplier of reliable information about food. Now, Ari Weinzweig, the founder of Zingerman's, shares two decades of knowledge gained in his pursuit of the world's finest food products.
In this fascinating resource guide, he tells you everything you need to know about how to choose top-quality basics that can transform every meal from ordinary to memorable: oils, vinegars, and olives; bread, pasta, and rice; cheeses and cured meats; seasonings like salt, pepper, and saffron; vanilla, chocolate, and tea. How do you tell the difference between a great aged balsamic vinegar and a caramel-flavored impostor? How do you select an extraordinary olive oil from the bewildering array of bottles on the grocery shelf? Which Italian rice makes the creamiest risotto (and what are the tricks to making a terrific one)? Is there a difference between traditionally made pastas and commercial brands? How do English and American Cheddars compare? How do you make sense of the thousands of teas in the world to find one you love? What should you look for on the label of a good chocolate?
In Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating, Ari Weinzweig provides the answers—and includes approximately 100 recipes, many collected from artisan food makers, from Miguel's Mother's Macaroni to "LEO" (lox, eggs, and onions) to Funky, Chunky Dark Chocolate Cookies. This book is not only an indispensable guide to pantry essentials, it's an enthralling read. You'll visit artisan food producers, learn fascinating facts, find sources for the best brands and food suppliers, and get valuable advice that will change the way you cook forever.
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Old Footing and slab on grade - is it a crack or expansioin joint
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The slab is approximately 50 years old, and I'm replacing a few rotten wall studs along the perimeter of one edge of the slab.
I found what, at first glance appeared to be a crack just inside the 2x4 PT sill. The crack was 7' long, 1/8 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. Upon further probing it looked too even to be a crack, and it ended as a perfect corner - where the foundation jogged.
Is it possible that where stem wall of the footing rises up to meet the sill it is only 4 inches wide, and the slab was poured separately allowing for an expansion gap? Has anyone ever seen a footing that might be similar to this one? See diagram...
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Seen a lot of garage's poured that way,but the floor was not level with the stem wall,floors were always 6 inches below the wall.
So you think it's not a stress crack, rather that the slab and the footing were not poured at the same time, and the stem wall was intended to be only 4" wide? Seems a bit thin to support the load of the walls and roof.... Still, it does appear to be designed that way....
Yes i've seen a lot of them,the bottom plate just fits on the stem wall.
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O Yachts Class 62017Sur demande3
The best combination for space, comfort, and performance. Class6 (64 feet) is made for a couple to live on board for sabbatical, and of course easier in Charter mode. 4 principles: - Huge space to feel like home (44m2 living area!, maybe the largest living area available in his category) - Sailing management solo (hydraulic reefing, push-button sailing maneuver) - REAL performances in comfort (Spine concept, carbon reinforcements) - Design and glance, high finish, easy to maintain. But do not fool yourself! You really keep racing pedigree. As mentioned, all O Yachts are fully customizable by Owner. You may choose your own designer or work with our partners. Class 6 is a piece of art (thanks to Clifford and team); you may now feel free to create your own interior for pleasure and glamour. There is no chance to find Class 6 with the same interior.Plus
Lagoon 6202017Sur demande29
Designed by the architects Van Peteghem and Lauriot Prévost (VPLP) in association with the Lagoon R&D department, the Lagoon 620 is an innovative solution to the needs of today's cruising yachtsman : Strength, comfort, performance and large choice of layouts. The 2012 version of the Lagoon 620, with interiors designed by Nauta, makes her an even more luxurious and comfortable yacht. In the dining room, the settees have been entirely redesigned, as well as the ceiling, enabling more effective indirect lighting, and it now includes the option of installing adjustable blinds on all the wide vertical windows. On the starboard side, the master suite has also been substantially modified, with a washroom now placed aft on either side of the cockpit access stairs, making room for a large cupboard space in the bedroom. The forward starboard cabin, now a real V.I.P. suite, also benefits from this change due to the volume freed up by the repositioning of the master washroom. Whether in its 4, 5 or 6 cabin version, the Lagoon 620 is now offered with new Ambiances created by Nauta for the "large" Lagoons: complete interior layout packages elegantly incorporating wood finish, upholstery, inner liners, and more…Plus
Princess S602017Sur demande6
Powerful yet elegant, the new S60 is unmistakably S Class. Her sleek exterior styling with sculpted hull glazing generates a dynamic, agile stance. With an optimised hull form achieving greater efficiency she can reach speeds of up to 38 knots. When at anchor her generous deck areas provide space for relaxation including a foredeck seating and sunbathing area, whilst a tender or jet ski can be quickly launched and stowed in the large stern garage. Her sociable main deck features a galley aft arrangement with open-plan dining area, and sliding doors with a fully opening window leading out to the cockpit. Below deck six guests are accommodated across an en suite full-beam master stateroom and two further guest cabins. Blending iconic design, exceptional engineering and unrivalled craftsmanship the new S60 provides an unforgettable cruising experience.Plus
Explorer Motor Yachts 60/622017Sur demande58
As the current flagship to our range, we are absolutely delighted to give you this brief introduction into the world of the Explorer 60/62 Pilot House. First introduced as the '60 in 2008, this classic design has gone from strength to strength and holds a very special place in the hearts of everyone that has been involved in its amazing development. Originally designed as the Explorer 60, it was always part of the design brief that this hull would carry extra length in the cockpit allowing for more entertaining space and extra room in the lazarette for storage/crew quarters: to this end the Explorer 62 was born. Recent developments have taken this further with an extension of the flybridge to allow for full coverage of the extended cockpit and even more entertaining space on the flybridge and boat deck. Whilst some clients prefer to keep their bathing platform clear and store their tender on the flybridge with a suitable deck crane, we also offer the option of a fully hydraulic bathing platform tender launch system. In an industry where the boundaries of styling and aesthetics are pushed to the very limits, the exterior look of many modern designs has far outreached what was ever thought possible only a few years ago. What has remained a constant is the pure classic lines of the Explorer Motor Yachts range of displacement and semi-displacement trawler yachts. If you look across the breadth of our range you will see the classic and timeless appeal that has made our designs so popular with our customer base over the years. At the very top of our current range is the Explorer 60/62. You can visit any port or anchorage in the world with a 60 or 62 to see that, no matter the size of yacht it keeps company with, the Explorer floats proudly as its' own statement of style and class. Whether at anchor, in port or underway, the timeless appeal and clean, tasteful design of the Explorer 60/62 is guaranteed to turn headsPlus
Mengi Yay Trawler 19M2017Sur demande10
The hull and top structure of the boat of which construction began in June month of 2006 year and constructed as RINA class is wood. In hull of boat, 3 layers of cross coating were used and then, with fibre epoxy used on the last layer, both durability and water impermeability of the boat was increased. The keel, wale and posts of the boat were printed in epoxy-laminate system. All the used ply-wood have "marine" certificateThe form of boat is displacement and speed up to 14 knot can be achieved with 2x330HP main engines. There are 2 guest cabins and 1 master cabin at the boat. The master cabin is lightened with wide glasses at the board side, so it is very spacious. The saloon has a capacity to accommodate large guest communities. A wide place is allocated for the kitchen of boat on the main deck.Plus
Mengi Yay 19M Leomar2017Sur demande10
The hull and top structure of the boat of which construction began in January month of 2004 year and constructed as RINA class is wood. In hull of boat, 3 layers of cross coating were used. The keel, wale and posts of the boat were printed in epoxy-laminate system. With fiber epoxy used on the last layer, both durability and water impermeability of the boat was increased. All the used ply-woods have "marine" certificate. The form of boat is sliding and with 2 x 330 HP main engines, it can reach to 27 knot speed. There are 2 guest cabins and 1 master cabin at the boat. The master cabin is lightened with wide glasses at the board side, so it is very spacious. In the engine room and kitchen of boat, fire insulation at high standards is used. The boat was delivered to her owner in August month of 2005 year as a result of 18-month working.Plus
Princess 602017Sur demande124
With such grace and poise at rest, it's a sheer delight when her sculpted deep-V hull cuts exhilaratingly, and assuredly, through the water. She continues to impress with a vast flybridge appointed with features such as a wetbar, barbecue, soft L-shaped seating and a crafted teak table, just the thing for alfresco dining in a secluded cove. Luxurious attention to detail abounds, with finishes such as hand stitched leather seating and soft touch cabinet linings. The three en suite cabins are no less considered and well-appointed. With acoustic insulation, every space feels completely serene. Something that remains even at sea. And seeing the ocean sweep by through the stateroom hull-side windows is like nothing else.Plus
Princess Princess 622017Sur demande4
The all-new Princess 62 encapsulates our meticulous design ethos and all the benefits of the latest infusion technology, enabling the inclusion of features normally possible only on much larger craft. Her flybridge inspires relaxation with a large dining area, a sunpad aft and a unique circular forward seating area that can be converted into an additional sunpad. Boasting a walkthrough foredeck entertaining space and a hydraulic bathing platform as standard she is an ingenious and compelling addition to our Flybridge range. Her cavernous main deck saloon connects to the world outside through full length side windows, while her sociable galley is positioned aft and opens to the cockpit. The helm position is located to starboard with additional forward facing guest seating opposite. Below deck six guests enjoy three beautifully appointed en suite cabins all bathed in natural light from elegant hull glazing, with the option of a further twin cabin aft for occasional guests or crew.Plus
CNB BORDEAUX 602017Sur demande125
The Bordeaux 60 The Bordeaux 60 is the first model of the new CNB Yachts range, built by CNB: as such, she takes full advantage of an over twenty years expertise in the design and building of superyachts. With Briand Yacht Design for the exterior and the interior by Couëdel Hugon Design (International Superyacht Awards in 2003 & 2007), the Bordeaux 60 combines modernity with original lines, a large number of storage spaces, performance under sail and easy manœuvring with a reduced crew.From the Design department to the workshops, the Bordeaux 60 has been the object of particular attentions: practical details making life on board easy (manoeuvring lines led back to the cockpit, access to the engine room, tender garage…), finish quality and choice of the best materials, without compromise.Until handover by our own crews.Each Bordeaux 60 is the fruit of a personalized relationship between the owner and the shipyard. An elegant, refined, comfortable, fast and seaworthy boat, each Bordeaux 60 is unique. Layout The elegance, comfort and spaciousness of the salon and galley make them the living centre of the Bordeaux 60.Various layout configurations, several wood finishes and a large choice of materials allow each owner to enjoy an interior to his exact taste. The Bordeaux 60 is offered in 3, 4 or 5 cabin versions, with numerous accommodations possibilities: forward or aft owner's cabin, central or lateral bed, skipper cabin or workshop forward … so that making your choice between the many possible combinations will probably be the most difficult thing, even with the help of our project team.Plus
Princess V58 Open2017Sur demande126
The latest addition to the V Class range, the dynamic new V58, is available in two versions - Open or Deck Saloon. The open model with a full-length cockpit and sunroof is perfect for cruising the Med, whilst the flexible enclosed deck model can be climate controlled or opened to the elements via triple sliding aft doors and a retractable sunroof. Her large, dynamic hull windows let light pour into the beautifully appointed lower accommodation. With three guest cabins, two of which enjoy an en suite, and the option to specify an extra cabin aft – she's an altogether striking craft.Plus
Princess V582017Sur demande16
The latest addition to the V Class range, the dynamic new V58, is available in two versions - Open or Deck Saloon. The open model with a full-length cockpit and sunroof is perfect for cruising the Med, whilst the flexible enclosed deck model can be climate controlled or opened to the elements via triple sliding aft doors and a retractable sunroof. Her large, dynamic hull windows let light pour into the beautifully appointed lower accommodation. With three guest cabins, two of which enjoy an en suite, and the option to specify an extra cabin aft – she's an altogether striking craft.Plus
Privateer Trawler 602017Sur demande11
Ranging from 50 to 84 ft (14.99 to 25.60 m), the Privateer Trawler is a yacht that looks, feels and serves as a ship, and will take you wherever your imagination may roam. Owners don't normally sail with a crew as the Trawler is easy to operate thanks to facilities such as dynamic positioning and wireless remote docking. Generous proportionsIf you are looking to live onboard and head off into the horizon in considerable comfort and absolute reliability, your search is over. This classic trawler is based on Privateer's renowned multi-chine hull and bow. The freeboard has been kept deliberately low in order to obtain the best possible stability values. As an added bonus, the standing room in all covered areas is a generous two metres. Inside storyPrivateer Trawlers are known for their sophisticated interiors. Most owners opt to place their suite amidships where large windows allow for a light and airy atmosphere. Here and everywhere else on your yacht, the exquisite skills of our joiners and carpenters will be a constant source of admiration.With first class materials used throughout, your journey of discovery will be a pleasure in every sense.Plus
Explorer Motor Yachts 58 Pilot House2017Sur demande67
Following an extensive period of design and development, we are absolutely delighted to introduce the Explorer 58 Pilot House into our range. This brand new model takes the renowned and respected Explorer construction and interior finish and combines it perfectly with a completely new, stylish yet classic exterior to produce a totally fresh approach to the World of Semi-Displacement, trawler yacht design. The introduction of any new trawler yacht into an already established and successful range is always a daunting prospect. However, by listening to the changing requirements of our existing owners, there was clearly a high demand for a Pilot House design that would fit seamlessly between our Explorer 50 & Explorer 60/62 models. Tasked with this requirement, we approached our Designer & Naval Architect Mark Williamson to rise to the challenge. We asked him to develop a stylish and modern, yet classic looking exterior which would sit comfortably within our range but offer a whole new series of opportunities only available with a Pilot House interior layout. After some considerable hard work utilising the latest computer modelling techniques and advanced design, all of the above criteria were met and the new Explorer 58 Pilot House was born. The superb new exterior styling, combined with a raised Pilot House area and generous beam has allowed us to introduce a completely new feeling of light and space in the saloon and wheelhouse area along with a raised forward galley and interior flybridge access. Below decks the increased hull volume results in a truly superb, full-width owner's en-suite cabin with a further two generous guest and VIP cabins served by their own heads and shower compartments. The brand new hull design remains without compromise and continues to provide fantastic sea-keeping, excellent directional stability and all of those qualities synonymous with the Explorer semi-displacement trawler yacht heritage. At Explorer Motor Yachts we are proud of our history and reputation for building stylish, high quality trawler yachts with superb levels of engineering fit-out, quality mouldings and beautiful handcrafted interiors. The exciting new design of the Explorer 58 Pilot House has allowed us to maintain this tradition and indeed to take it to the next level of excellence. Within this design you will find the very best of fittings, fixtures, appliances and engineering practices. The Explorer 58 Pilot House may well be a new design in our range but its development and construction is based on many years combined experience in building quality motor yachts with excellent sea-keeping qualities, superb functionality and the ultimate attention to detail that makes this wonderful motor yacht so very specialPlus
Princess 562017Sur demande115
From the moment you step aboard her teak decking, luxurious space is a constant companion. The vast flybridge enjoys a convertible sunbed, twin helm seats, a wetbar, barbecue and ergonomic dining areas. This oasis of calm can then be propelled up to a top speed of 34 knots, and all with nimble composure. Magnificent refinement and performance in equal measure. The main deck helm position provides exceptionally comfortable cruising. The well-equipped galley is located just aft of the helm with a sociable dining area adjacent. Below deck, full-standing headroom adds to the spacious ambience throughout the three cabins and full beam master stateroom, affording your guests with the luxury of space for their time on board.Plus
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I went into a gunshop. I figured most everything I was going to want would be gone, and it was. My greater surprise was how basicaly everything was gone. Not one AR on a bare display wall that normally has 60 + ARs. Most every handgun / pistol that has a factory mag that carries +15 ronunds gone, other then a few Glock & Springfield XDs, gone. Sure plenty of other handguns, but nothing much that has +15 capacity.
This shop tends to be about $25 to 35 high on a typical pistol. It is located in an upper middle class area, and they offer free range time with sale of new / in box pistols, so the cost is a wash as long as you take advantage of the range time. The level of panic at that location could be do to their customer base. However, sales had been a little slow over the summer, so I figured all those missing ARs had to be good for business.
So I say to the owner who knows me well enough to know my name, "Looks like you have been doing well." He went on to tell me it has been a good sales week or two, but at this point, he does not know when he will get more inventory, and looking at 2013, he does not know if he will be in business depending on legislation.
He was looking at it as a possible forced going out of business sale. It was an interesting point of view (that anyone might have in his shoes). Thought it was worth sharing.


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Hi, everyone; I am new to tyhe diy forum. I am a 64 year old retired freight hauler from the Salt Lake City area. Years ago, I used to do a lot of projects around the house and also some mechanic work on my own vehicles. Now that have frorgotten everything I knew, I need to do this stuff out of economic necessity instead of just for fun. I will be doing a lot more listening rather than talking so much. Also, don't ask me why the type has changed in this note, it is just my fat fingers. Thank You all
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Drove truck for a time myself, northeast regional. It's a good living but it does take you away from home so much it's hard to do much home improvment. Retirement will give you more time I'm sure and it will come back to you.
Hi Truckee! I'm new too and will also be doing a lot of listening, methinks. The difference between us is that I've never really done any DIY projects around the house (only having owned my first house for about 18 months now), so I need to learn for the first time! :thumbup:
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:thumbup:Nightlore, Glad to hear from you. I guess we can sit back, share a cup of tea, and learn something together. I live in an old house built in about 1955. IT is not old enough to be an historical home, just old enough to be falling down around my ears.
I think this will be a lot of fun, most of the time.
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I've had my car for about 2 weeks now and have already put close to 1200 miles on it. The 2012 528xi is rated at 22 city/32 hwy. With my '98 Acura 2.3L 4 cyl, I used to consistently get around 32 mpg, even with a busted exhaust on the muffler. On my new 5, driving the same exact commute in the same exact driving style (same speed, same roads, same acceleration rate, etc), 49% comfort mode/49% ecopro mode/2% sport mode), I've been getting about 29mpg per fillup. Seeing as the 528 is a smaller engine combined with an 8 speed transmission (it revs around 2500 at 80mph!!), and driving like a grandma typically at 65 during the break-in period, I was expecting to be getting more like 35. Anybody have better/worse mpg?
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Burgundy/Champagne, tranquil house in quiet village, secluded walled garden
The house is on two floors. From the front courtyard you enter straight into a wonderful large kitchen/dining room. The old flagstones and massive beams make it a superb setting for dining in the evening and in the cooler months is nice and cosy with an Esse woodburning stove/cooker. At the far end is a well-equipped kitchen with a gas cooker and everything you would expect to have at home. The window looks out on to a sunny terrace for outdoor dining in the warmer months. An oak spiral staircase leads up to the splendid sitting room with antique floor-boards and magnificent Burgundian fireplace with wood burner.
The two double bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor both have lovely views over the garden. The double downstairs has an ensuite shower room. Next door is a bedroom with two single beds which is probably more suited for children . In between is the downstairs loo. Upstairs the fourth bedroom has twin beds plus a child's bed. A single folding bed and two travel cots are also available. The upstairs bathroom has a bath/shower and loo. The fifth bedroom with a double bed is in the garden and was the old chicken house! It is a lovely romantic place to escape to or could be a handy teenage bolthole.in the barn close by is the laundry/salle de bain with shower, toilet and washing machine.
The garden is an oasis of peace with plenty of shade under the apple trees to disappear with a book or snooze in the hammock. Swings, trampoline, tabletennis, bicycles and barbecue available.
The village: Dancevoir is a quiet village set in the Aube valley, with its rolling hills mostly covered with forest. The stream run through the village (children love fishing for tiddlers!) and it is delightful to walk along to the playground or further on to the Auberge where delicious Alsacian meals are served. The house is opposite the church and the quiet is regularly punctuated by the chiming of the hours. The village shop for basic groceries and bread and croissants is only 5 minutes walk.
Activites: The area is due to become a National Park for Forests. There are limitless possibilities for walking and cycling either along the quiet country roads or along forest tracks. Nearby lakes proved plenty of opportunity for swimming and other water sports.
There is a lovely old Pleyel grand piano upstairs in the Salon which is in good condition having been restored. It is available by agreement but is otherwise kept locked.The acoustics are excellent for chamber music.
For those wanting to explore Abbeys and Chateaux there is plenty to see. There are excellent museums nearby including a knife museum at Nogent, La Grande Forge de Buffon (dates from 1768) and la Musee de Chatillonais in nearby Chatillon with a stunning bronze vase. For artists the Renoir museum at Essoye where he spent his last years is a must. The magnificent cities of Troyes, Dijon and Beaune make a good days outing. The daily market at Troyes is excellent for food and local produce.
Alternatively sample the wines in the local vineyards where the 'Cremant' (similar to Champagne but much cheaper) shouldn't be missed! For those who must have Champagne the route du champagne is les than an hours drive away.
Top Traveller Review
As a family from ages 8-82, including three teenagers, we all loved our stay here. The house is spacious enough for a party to be able to enjoy their own space but also to come together socially.
It was an absolute pleasure to stay here and the effort that Nicola & Nick have put into this house is obvious and creates a distinct feeling of 'home' and relaxation as soon as you walk through the door.
We will be back !
Best wishes from Nicola and Nick
About the Owner
About Nicola Jackman
Nicola is a Newzealander, Nick was born in St.Albans. We live in Twickenham and have two daughters currently at college/university. We are both musicians and love gardening and walking/cycling.Nick has a passion for apples.
Nicola Jackman purchased this house in 2010
Why Nicola Jackman chose Haute-Marne
We bought the house in a completely unplanned way having received an email about it being for sale from the previous owner. We totally fell in love with the house with its huge fireplaces and beams and the peaceful garden with apple trees. Nicola loves the open spaces in France which remind her of New Zealand.
What makes this house unique
It is the peace and quiet we love, being able to sit in the sunny courtyard even in October and eat breakfast in the sunshine.You can often hear the sound of nuthatches and woodpeckers. The area is perfect for walking and cycling because the roads and tracks are so free from traffic. We love the cycle to the next village (Lignerolles) where there is a great picnic spot by the river, or if it is hot cycle to the swimming hole at the other end of the village.
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Where to start with Les Pommiers ? From the outset booking was easy and Nicola & Nick were so helpful and friendly, answering my many questions quickly and in detail. The house itself is fantastic, and if anything bigger than the pictures would have you believe. It is warm & welcoming and really well equipped. We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy an early evening BBQ one night but other times were spent at the large table enjoying large family prepared meals which is an invaluable experience. The garden is beautiful and full of interesting nooks and crannies but still able to be enjoyed by children & adults alike.
As a family from ages 8-82, including three teenagers, we all loved our stay here. The house is spacious enough for a party to be able to enjoy their own space but also to come together socially.
It was an absolute pleasure to stay here and the effort that Nicola & Nick have put into this house is obvious and creates a distinct feeling of 'home' and relaxation as soon as you walk through the door.
We will be back !
Ein herrliches altes Haus
Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche in diesem schönen alten Haus verbracht. Es ist herrlich ruhig und es gibt viel Platz. Der Garten ist gross und schön angelegt. Das Haus ist sauber und gepflegt. Sehr empfehlenswert für alle, die die Natur und Ruhe schätzen.
fantastic house, amazing garden
We had a really memorable holiday, 3 weeks of sunshine in a beautiful setting. Incredibly peaceful, loads of swallows and buzzing bees. The garden was one of the most wonderful places we have ever stayed, completely private and secluded. Our teenagers enjoyed the table tennis and the trampoline and the selection of good quality bikes to choose from. The wild swimming was simply stunning although the water was freezing but crystal clear. Thoroughly recommend this stunning place if you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle, we loved the indoor space too, plenty of room for a large family with all the necessary mod cons. Fabulous holiday all round.
Séjour magnifique dans une maison de charme
Nous avons passé un séjour merveilleux dans cette maison de caractère extrêmement confortable. La terrasse s'ouvre sur un grand jardin très agréable. Le village de Dancevoir est très joli et permet de faire des jolies ballades à pieds ou à vélo. Un vrai bonheur!
Enjoyed the quietness of Central France
Les Pommiers is a really nice house with loads of character. The huge table in the kitchen is great for all sitting round for dinner. The garden is great, our 1 year old loved the trampoline, and there was loads of ripe fruit and veg in the garden to use. The property was clean and tidy when we got there and it had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable too.
In the village there was a bar and basic shop. We ordered our bread and croissants every morning and they tasted amazing. Unfortunately the village restaurant was closed whilst we were there. The next nearest town, Chatauvillian had a supermarket that sold pretty much everything you will need food and wine wise.
Whilst we were there we visited Dijon, went wine tasting in Chablis and also went tasting Champagne in the Bar-sur-Aube region. I would definately recommend Chablis and Champagne tasting. The Bar-sur-Aube Champagne doesn't turn up in the shops at home very much, but we found that the champagne was very nice, especially if you prefer it drier with more Pinot Noir grapes.
very charming, typical and authentic
putting our money where our mouths are, we came back for a second time after already having posted an enthusiastic review the first time. we were not disappointed. we were there with three kids and between the trampoline in the large garden, the swimming hole down by the river or the centre d'equitation in the next town, no one got bored. to be recommended highly.
From the Owner
"We bought the house in a completely unplanned way having received an email about it being for sale from the previous owner. We totally fell in love with the house with its huge fireplaces and beams and the peaceful garden with apple trees. Nicola loves the open spaces in France which remind her of New Zealand."
Activity and Interests
The area is superb for walking and cycling on the quiet roads and forest tracks. If you have never visited eastern France you will be amazed by the lack of traffic which means it is safe for the whole family to cycle. If you love wild flowers, orchids, birds and soft undulating hills and valleys you will not be disappointed. There is a wonderful serene silence in the forests which make up a significant part of the landscape. In the summer there are good opportunities to swim in either lakes or swimming holes in the nearby rivers.
As well as enjoying the countryside there are splendid old towns such as Langres with it's fortifications, Chattillon sur Seine which has a beautiful hilltop church where St Benedict had a chapel.
Of course wine is important and there are nearby vineyards where you should not miss tasting the local 'cremant' which cannot be called champagne but drinks very easily at a fraction of the cost! The house is close to the Champagne region so makes a good base for visiting the Champagne trail.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
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|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
1 Apr 2017 - 1 Jul 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
2 Jul 2017 - 2 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
3 Sep 2017 - 22 Dec 2017
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
23 Dec 2017 - 6 Jan 2018
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
My Standard Rate
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
Additional pricing information
|Pet Fee
|Refundable Damage Deposit
We ask for a security deposit of £200 or euros to cover breakages or damage to the house or furniture which is returned after your holiday
We make a charge of £50 for pets to cover extra cleaning
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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From the Owner
"It is the peace and quiet we love, being able to sit in the sunny courtyard even in October and eat breakfast in the sunshine.You can often hear the sound of nuthatches and woodpeckers. The area is perfect for walking and cycling because the roads and tracks are so free from traffic. We love the cycle to the next village (Lignerolles) where there is a great picnic spot by the river, or if it is hot cycle to the swimming hole at the other end of the village."
Property Type
- house
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Fireplace ...
- Firewood
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Living Room ...
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Sofa Bed
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove ...
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Grill
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator
- Hob ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
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- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
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- Games for Kids
- Music Library ...
- Piano
- Ping Pong Table
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Toys ...
- Video Library
- limited accessibility ...
Location Type
- rural
- village
- autumn foliage
- churches
- forests
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- ruins
- theme parks
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- horse riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, upstairs bathroom off living room
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, shower room ensuite with bedroom, separate downstairs loo
- Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, laundry/bathroom in the barn close to the garden room
- The downstairs shower room is ensuite with the double bed room. There is a separate downstairs toilet between the double bedroom and the twin bedroom.
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
- Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed, small downstairs bedroom
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, splendid room with ensuite shower room, bed 150cm wide
- Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, 1 Child Bed, 2 Cot, 1 Sofa bed/Futon, this bed room has two single beds plus a child's bed
- Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed, upstairs double bed 150cm wide
- Bedroom 5 - 1 Double Bed, romantic garden hideaway with double bed
- The two double bedrooms, one downstairs and one upstairs are both lovely rooms which look out onto the garden. Next door to them are the twin rooms with two single beds, one of them also has a childs bed. There is a sofa bed in the upstairs salon and another single fold up bed available which can be used in the twin bedroom 3. The fifth bedroom is in the garden has a double bed and has bathroom facilities in the nearby barn. The house works well for two families one sleeping upstairs and the other downstairs. We do not routinely supply linen but can do so on request if necessary.
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- Binoculars
- Child's Swing
- Terrace ...
- Golf ...
- Garden ...
- Barbecue
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Tennis ...
- Terrace
- 8 bicycles
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 11
- pets considered ...
- children welcome ...
- We do not rourinely supply linen or towels but if you are flying or it is difficult for you we are able to supply on request for a small extra charge. There is a lovely old Pleyel grand piano in good condition at concert pitch available in the Salon for pianists, by arrangement only. The room is perfect for chamber music The house would also be suitable for painting, the large barn with table tennis has huge north facing doors which open onto the front court yard


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