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Boatshed.com – redefining yacht brokerage for 20 years!
September 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of Boatshed.com with 20,000 reasons to keep growing after its first 20 years of success.
Back in 1999, while many of us might have been strutting our stuff to Britney Spears, munching popcorn while watching Notting Hill – or simply going into meltdown in fear of the impending Millennium Bug – something quite extraordinary was happening in a quiet corner of Milford Haven Marina.
With the experience of a dramatic air-sea rescue from a Force 10 storm in the Bay of Biscay the previous year, a passion for sailing was turning into a lifestyle as Boatshed.com opened its first brokerage office.
But for husband and wife team Neil and Mandy Chapman, little did they know at the time just how much their business idea was going to revolutionize the yacht brokerage industry.
Twenty years on – and more than 20,000 boat sales later – the Boatshed story is one of remarkable success and achievement.
True entrepreneurship takes the helm
Co-founder, Mandy Chapman, vividly remembers the early days – for all the wrong reasons. 'We didn't sell a single boat in our first six months and I was using my skills as a former graphic designer to build the website and to work on boat upholstery in the office to make ends meet,' recalls Mandy.
'And as we were using a film camera to take photos of the boats we were trying to sell, I was forever back and forth to the local chemists to get the films developed. It was costing us a small fortune,' added Mandy.
'We economized by staying on board our Rebel 41 yacht 'Supertaff', but our hard work and perseverance was soon to pay off. In our second six months we sold 118 boats and we purchased our first digital camera!'
So what was behind this impressive turnaround in sales? Co Founder of Boatshed.com, Neil Chapman, believes there were two key factors that influenced how Boatshed.com would flourish.
'As a start-up, we were living on the cusp of the digital age as far as yacht brokerage was concerned,' explained Neil. 'We saw an opportunity to seize the developing technologies and integrate them into a business model that could be rolled out on a global basis.
'At the heart of this,' added Neil, 'was the need to transform how buyers and sellers of boats could come together in a process that was faster, easier and more fulfilling in every aspect of the purchase and sale of a boat.'
Going for global coverage with local presence
Totally convinced about the potential of Boatshed.com, Neil and Mandy set about building an international team to provide the local presence and knowledge that was to be paramount in supporting the intuitive digital technologies that set the business apart from others in the industry.
Boatshed offices in Ireland and Gibraltar formed the early part of the expansion plans – but it was in 2005 that the Boatshed brand started to gain media exposure.
Never one to miss an opportunity for publicity, 'Supertaff' and her crew led the Sail 8 flotilla to France and back to help create awareness for Bob Geldof's Live 8 bid to get world leaders to tackle poverty at the forthcoming G8 Summit in Gleneagles.
"Hey Neil. It's Bob. You guys have done a great job," Bob who, thought Neil, as he took the call while awaiting clearance for the flotilla to enter Portsmouth Harbour. The conversation resumed some nine hours later as the Boatshed crew was invited backstage at Murrayfield where the Live 8 concert was being staged.
The Boatshed name took to the water again in 2005 with the sponsorship of an Offshore 225hp powerboat, while on dry land more brokerage offices were opening their doors in Portsmouth, the Hamble, the Algarve and Spain.
It was also the year in which Boatshed purchased the Grade II listed Engine House at Royal Clarence Yard in Gosport. With refurbishment to follow, this was to become the international headquarters for the Boatshed.com organization.
Rolling out the formula for success
The next five years saw continued growth with a new office in Cowes, expansion into the USA and Asia, and the introduction of Boatshed Performance to cater for the niche market of racing yachts.
By September 2006, more than 100,000 registered users had signed up to Boatshed.com – progress recognized with a Top 10 Award for its industry website ranking and a Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Boating Business exhibition in 2007.
'The first 10 years of Boatshed.com exceeded all our expectations,' says Neil Chapman.
From selling 118 boats in our first year to achieving 124 boat sales in a single month in 2009 is quite phenomenal. But none of this could have been achieved without the enthusiasm and work ethic of the amazing team of people who have made Boatshed.com what it is today.'
Fast-forward to 2019 – and Boatshed.com is now firmly established and respected as one of the world's largest international yacht brokers. With representation through more than 70 offices in 16 countries, award winning technologies and 880,000 registered users, Neil, Mandy and the HQ team are relishing the challenges of the next 20 years.
'We never forget that our customers are the most important part of our business,' added Mandy.
'Boatshed's high level of local customer service has to fit and interconnect with national and international customer and brokerage requirements. And it's this fusion of local and international, traditional and modern that makes the essence of what Boatshed is all about.'


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Chris Paul scored 29 points, and Blake Griffin finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold off Indiana's late charge for a 99-91 victory Thursday.
The Clippers (42-18) have won three straight and seven of their past eight.
David West led the Pacers (36-22) with 22 points, while All-Star Paul George had 20 points and five assists. Danny Granger finished with a season-high 12 points.
But without the suspended Roy Hibbert, the Pacers barely resembled the team that had won five straight by an average margin of 23.8 points.
Instead, Indiana had the lead only once in the first half and only three times in the third quarter – never by more than two points.
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Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and
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Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
During the MINI Kitesurf Tour Europe at the Kitesurf Cup Sylt, the Riders signed a T-Shirt from the Sea Shepherd Germany. They will give away this Shirt in the next few weeks to the highest offer they will get - we will keep you updated about that auction.
We are also happy to announce that the Sea Shepherds will attend our next two events in the Netherlands and in Spain. If you want to get to know about the missions from the Sea Shepherd come and visit them in the Netherlands at Scheveningen from 26th-29th September or in Spain in Castelldefels from 10th-13th October.
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Episode 21 — Think Peace
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|Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize
Author: Kathy-Jo Wargin
Illustrator: Zachary Pullen
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2009
Have you ever heard of the Nobel prizes? Have you ever wondered why we have them and who created them? In this very easy-to-understand biography that is perfect for younger readers, Kathy-Jo Wargin tells the story of Alfred Nobels life and what brought him to the decision to leave the legacy of the Nobel prizes, specifically the Nobel Peace Prize. The illustrations in this book will pull you in as well as the writing. The varying perspectives that Zachary Pullen uses in his illustrations help solidify the idea that Alfred Nobel was a great man with large ideas and a generous heart.
|As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschels Amazing March toward Freedom
Author: Richard Michelson
Illustrator: Raul Colon
Publisher: Knopf, 2008
This book tells the story of the meeting of two great men: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Although their race and religion were different they both saw eye to eye on one thing: taking action to promote justice, peace, and equality. Richard Michelson leads the reader through Martin and Abrahams childhoods and seamlessly ties their lives together when Abraham answers Martins call to protest against the government during the Civil Rights Movement. This story of bravery is certain to make students think about the power of peaceful action and standing up for what you believe even in difficult times.
|After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance
Authors: Anne Sibley OBrien and Perry Edmond OBrien
Illustrator: Anne Sibley OBrien
Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2009
Anne and her son Perry take a look at ordinary people who did extraordinary things through nonviolent resistance. Each chapter focuses on a different individual and has three distinct sections: an opening vignette, direct information about the events that led to the persons action, and an ending section that offers more information. Throughout the chapters are black and white pastel sketches and bold red sidebars that highlight thoughtful and provoking quotes. This book, intended for readers ages 9-12, is a helpful resource for research and an inspiring read for anyone interested in courageous people who made a difference through peace.
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Emily spends some time chatting with Kaycie and her son Joseph. They share their reaction to As Good As Anybody and Alfred Nobel as well as talk about the positive impact of service projects on their family.
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Halloween is supposed to be a little scary, but it can be downright terrifying for special needs kids and their parents who must find a way to navigate mobility issues, dietary concerns and sensory overload — all while still enjoying the fun.
Costumes. Fortunately, there are lots of great costume ideas for kids with special needs. Google "wheelchair costumes," and you get a ton of great ideas including a kayaker, a drummer, a construction worker, Cinderella in her coach or this Darth Vader number. Halloween is Here has a good list of costume ideas for kids who walk with a cane or crutches.
For kids with sensory issues who can't handle the feeling of costumes, masks or makeup, there are plenty of costume ideas that you can create from your kids' normal clothes. Think hippie, construction worker, politician, safari guide or skeleton (use white tape to create "bones" on a black shirt and pants.)
Trick or treating. Kids with special needs may have a harder time understanding the steps of trick-or-treating, so it's a good idea to practice these ahead of time. One Place for Special Needs has a trick-or-treating social story that helps kids learn what to expect on Halloween night.
Special diets. Kids with juvenile diabetes, Celiac disease or food allergies tend to feel left out when it comes to school snacks and friends' parties. It would be nice if your child could eat whatever is handed out, but it's unlikely that most folks will have gluten-free, sugar-free, dye-free treats on hand. Still, that doesn't mean that your child has to miss out on the Halloween fun. Let her trick-or-treat and accept whatever treats are given. Then trade those treats for a safe supply of goodies once you get home.
Do you have any more tips for celebrating Halloween with a special needs child? Please share them in the comments below.
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Scarlets' bid for a place in the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals ended in disappointment after they slipped to a 15-11 defeat at Brive.
Brive's South African centre Riaan Swanepoel and Stephen Jones scored two penalties apiece as the teams went into half-time at 6-6, before Swanepoel successfully converted two more efforts at the start of the second period to put the hosts in front.
Scarlets got themselves back into the quarter-final through a 58th-minute try from Liam Williams but Rhys Priestland could not add the conversion as the French side remained narrowly ahead at 12-11 and Swanepoel sealed the victory with another penalty in the last minute.
Brive, 1997 Heineken Cup Champions, will now face Biarritz, with Toulon taking on Stade Francais in the other semi-final.


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This session describes Renault's powertrain software process, which is based on Renault EMS 2010 modular software, rules, and tools that are applied in a MATLAB and Simulink based simulation and software integration platform that helps users throughout development, from the first evaluation of the requirement to the HIL validation of the strategy. This platform helps the different teams with:
The goal is to share and enrich future software-integrated control strategies, physical models, and clients stimuli throughout the development process in order to increase reliability and quality, thereby decreasing development time.
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The manufacturing process of DOUBLE LAYER PCB BOARD
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PCB Reverse Engineering, also known as PCB CLONE or PCB Copy, is using clone technology onto the PCB which was designed and manufactured by others, it is to use PCB related software to copy someone elses circuit board and then manufacture the circuit board by yourself. This is the tradditional explanation for the PCB Clone. with the PCB CLONE technology development, the impact and scope of this industry continues to expand rapidly, and the definition of PCB CLONE also extend from the narrow sense
Flexible circuits offer some unique challenges to the assembly process. The assembly materials and processes for populating and interconnecting components to a flexible circuit range are essentially identical to those used for standard rigid or rigid flex pcb, but there are some twists required, as will be shown. The assembly processes range from very simple methods, such as manual component insertion and hand soldering (which requires little or no fixturing), to fully automated methods, which normally
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As is well known, solderability is very important for the printed circuit boards, we must do solderability test of each batch PCB we made. In this way we can inspect the weldability of the PCB before we go ahead the assembly process, much helpful for SMT.
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October 21, 1990 - December 23, 1990
Francesco Clemente: Three Worlds brings together more than 100 works on paper--watercolors, pastels, gouaches, folding screens, and books--by the contemporary Italian artist Francesco Clemente.
September 9, 1990 - November 25, 1990
Renoir: The Great Bathers is on display from September 9 through November 25, 1990. The exhibition, organized by Christopher Riopelle, Associate Curator of European Painting before 1900, includes over fifty paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Renoir. These works provide a survey of the artist's career, and specifically focus on Renoir's art of the 1880s.
May 5, 1990 - September 16, 1990
Images of Franklin is a small exhibition drawn from the Museum's collections of portraits of Philadelphia's most famous citizen. The exhibition is presented in connection with the city-wide commemoration this year of the 200th anniversary of Franklin's death in 1790.
May 26, 1990 - August 12, 1990
Legacy in Light: Photographic Treasures from Philadelphia Area Public Collections, organized by The Photography Sesquicentennial Project, draws from the literally hundreds of institutional photography collections in the Delaware Valley.
September 15, 1989 - July 15, 1990
Japanese art is distinguished by the inventiveness and style of its traditional design motifs. This installation features art in all media from all periods to provide a sampling of the Japanese genius for decorative style.
April 22, 1990 - July 8, 1990
The Philadelphia Museum of Art takes pride and pleasure in the organization of a major juried exhibition of works in a variety of media by Philadelphia area artists. This is one of three exhibitions sponsored by Philadelphia Art Now, a three-year program funded by The William Penn Foundation to increase the visibility of area artists.
February 11, 1990 - March 25, 1990
During the years 1979 to 1989, the Costume and Textiles Department made over three hundred acquisitions by gift and purchase. Approximately thirty to forty of the finest of these will be included in the exhibition, which will illustrate the depth and richness of the collections.
November 4, 1989 - February 21, 1990
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is fortunate to be able to show many aspects of the protean genius that was Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), one of the artistic giants of the seventeenth century. In addition to the splendid Constantine tapestries woven after designs by Rubens (and Pietro da Cortona) that surround the Great Stair Hall, Ruben's impressive Prometheus Bound is displayed in one of the second-floor painting galleries. The focus of the present exhibition, however, is on an earlier stage in Ruben's creative process, one in which he formulated his compositional ideas--the oil sketch.
January 10, 1990 - February 4, 1990
Miralda's Honeymoon Project celebrates the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage to the New World through a series of installations, performances, and exhibitions happening around the world and based upon the theme of the symbolic courtship and marriage of the Statue of Liberty to the Columbus Column in Barcelona's harbor.
October 22, 1989 - January 7, 1990
Over 250 works in all media traced the career of the artist, who was born in Philadelphia, and a lively program of lectures, films, and performances celebrated the spirit of the pioneer of Dada and Surrealism.


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The way the United States and Russia view each other has changed fundamentally in recent years, a difference reflected in the words of several former ambassadors who gathered Sunday to discuss how the two countries can address the diplomatic challenges of today.
While the Russians continued to speak of the two countries as superpowers, the former U.S. ambassadors referred to a changing world in which Russia is no longer that important for Americans and in which both countries are struggling to adapt to shifts in global economic and political power.
The global shifts are "challenging Moscow and Washington in very profound ways, but, most significant, challenging them to think about how they work in a world in which they are no longer the only leaders that matter," said James Collins, the U.S. envoy to Moscow from 1997 to 2001, who heads the Russia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in Washington.
He was addressing eight other former ambassadors meeting in Moscow to commemorate 80 years since the United States recognized the Soviet Union in 1933, restoring relations that were broken off after the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.
The U.S. and the Soviet Union emerged from World War II as rival superpowers and strove to expand their influence around the world while building up vast arsenals of nuclear weapons. The Cold War ended with the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. Since then, U.S.-Russian relations have had ups and downs, but the return of Vladimir Putin for a third term as Russia's president last year ushered in an atmosphere of anti-Americanism not seen since Soviet times.
Putin has accused Washington of seeking to undermine his rule through its support of Russian nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that monitor elections, study corruption and promote civil rights. Hundreds of NGOs have been raided in recent weeks in what Putin said was a campaign to check compliance with a new law banning foreign funding of political activities.
Relations also were strained by a new U.S. law imposing sanctions on Russians accused of involvement in the death of whistleblowing lawyer Sergei Magnitsky and other human rights violations. Russia responded by banning adoptions by U.S. citizens.
The U.S. and Russia also differ on major international issues, including efforts to promote peace in Syria and prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Jack Matlock - who spent many years in Moscow during a long diplomatic career, including as ambassador from 1987 to 1991 - said that while Russians have strong emotional reactions to steps taken by the U.S. government, most Americans are no longer much interested in Russia. What little interest they have in foreign affairs is focused mainly on the Middle East and China, he said.
"But you know in these areas, I think as an American, either Russia is going to be part of the solution or part of the problem," Matlock, 83, said in an interview before the meeting, which beyond introductory remarks was held behind closed doors. "And it should be our diplomacy to help them be part of the solution."
Matlock chided Congress for passing the Magnitsky Act. "I do object when our Congress that can't pass a budget, that has put our national credibility as a borrower under question, is passing laws that have to do with other countries. I think they should be concentrating more on taking care of our business. But I do think the reactions have been often emotional and not in the interest of either country."
Yuri Dubinin, the Soviet ambassador to Washington from 1986 to 1990, said the former ambassadors would discuss how Russia and the United States could work together to have a positive influence on global affairs.
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September a check for $500.00 was presented to Dr Mary Dowse, Professor
of Geology at Western New Mexico University. The recent Gem& Mineral
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funds to provide scholarships for Geology Students at WNMU and other
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Timberlake was born January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up singing in his church choir. He appeared (as Justin Randall) on the TV talent competition "Star Search" at age 11 and was soon after invited to join the cast of "The New Mickey Mouse Club." His co-stars included future pop icons Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. Timberlake and Spears began to date in the late 1990s as both were enjoying worldwide fame. He later became romantically involved with actress Cameron Diaz.
The singer has released four studio albums: "Justified" (2002), "FutureSex/LoveSounds" (2006), "The 20/20 Experience" (2012) and "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2" (2013). He has won nine Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 10 Billboard Music Awards, and 11 MTV Video Music Awards. Timberlake also earned four Emmy Awards, including two for his guest appearances on "Saturday Night Live." While hosting the late night comedy show in December 2006, he appeared with Andy Samberg in the now-classic musical sketch "Dick In A Box."
Timberlake has been seen in numerous films, most notably "The Social Network," in which he portrayed controversial Internet tycoon and founder of Napster, Sean Parker. Off screen, Timberlake was an investor in the website Myspace. He also opened several restaurants and founded his own label, Tennman Records.
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Remember when kids would sit at the dinner table and colour while Mom did the cooking? Not anymore. Kids are cooking side by side with their parents from a much earlier age. It isn't all that unusual to see kids chopping, dicing and slicing with age-appropriate, kid-size tool.
One important thing to keep in mind when cooking with your kids is that just because they can do a task doesn't mean they will do it well—as in neatly, quickly and accurately—or safely. That's why your supervision is so important. What really matters is that they are spending time doing it with you. Take your time. Don't start a project with a time-sensitive end like dinner that must be done before 7:30. Have fun.
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Anything involving "playing" in water is fun; that means washing fruits and veggies for any meal. Stirring is in the realm of the possible, but toddlers tend to be overly enthusiastic with this one, and the mess gets to be huge. Mashing cookies with fingers into crumbs in a freezer-weight resealable bag is also fun for kids: Mashing anything always brings a smile.
When kids are 4 or 5, they can handle a bit more in the kitchen. Baking becomes more of a possibility because their gross motor skills are more fine-tuned. The reason this matters is that baking does require a bit more accuracy than, say, making a salad. You do still need to watch it with the stirring: Things seem to fly out of the bowl. Egg salad is a hit with these kids. Peeling cold hard-cooked eggs is well within their skill level. Don't forget sandwiches. Using a spoon to spread mayonnaise onto bread is a fine way to get kids to make their own lunchtime food. Just add lettuce and some lunchmeat and they're good to go.
Small hand tools make every task fun for preschoolers, so think cookie cutters, blunt scissors and ice cream scoops. They each have many uses: cutting cookies, sandwiches or cake shapes; snipping herbs; and scooping ice cream or batter for muffins, cookies and cupcakes.
Ages 6 to 10 are when this all really comes together and gets to be even more fun for you, because now your kids can make something everyone is going to want to eat for dinner. They know what they like and can help plan a meal. They can choose which part they want to make with you. Cooking at the stove is possible with safety measures in place. Putting things in the oven with oven mitts is fine for 9- and 10-year-olds, but taking things out of the oven is still a job for Mom or Dad. Learning how to safely peel vegetables is appropriate after age 8 and a great way to introduce the nutritional importance of veggies and their colours if you haven't already done so.
It's also the right age to get kids on board with more refined social skills. We assume that they are totally down with "please" and "thank you" by now, so helping clean up the mess they made in the kitchen is next. And don't forget how cooking can improve math and reading skills. Reading a recipe from beginning to end before you begin cooking is key to success. Out loud works well here. Doubling a recipe is a great math exercise. Making family favourites is a way to connect with past generations and tell funny family stories.
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Spoilers ahead.
This season is returning to a lot of the same conflicts in season one, with the uncredentialed but smart Virginia having to convince Bill to hire her again at his new job (even though he gave her co-author credit on their disastrous sex study last season). Virginia's boyfriend Ethan is basically out of the picture, so she's once again struggling to get by on her tiny salary as a single mom. Bill is back in full douchey husband mode, tormenting his wife by neglecting their baby, booting his mom out of the state, and acting like he's too good to look for work. Meanwhile, everybody is getting slut-shamed.
So that's all fun, especially because we got to see the hot sex that Virginia and Bill had when he came over all rain-drenched and said "you are the thing I can't live without" and Virginia gave him the pursed-lips expression and they did the deed without wearing EKG monitors. It's just Bill and Virginia again in this season. The one big development is that they've pretty much admitted that they like to have sex even if it's not just for science.
Except — and this is the difficult thing — they aren't really able to admit that. Masters of Sex is trying to do something that is practically unprecedented on television, which is to have unfulfilled romantic tension between two characters who are already having sex. How do you maintain the Mulder/Scully thing when every time our heroes study the unknown it means that they get in bed and hump like crazy?
The answer is that it's hard, hard, hard. Case in point was the pivotal "relationship talk" moment toward the end of the episode where Bill seems about to profess his love. "Last night was different," he says, referring to the aforementioned hot sex. Viriginia kind of laughs that off, and then says lightly that she likes Bill because "it's a rare man who would understand a woman choosing work over love." The implication is that she's chosen not to marry Ethan and go off to LA because she wants to work with Bill.
Bill's face falls — he's realized that Viriginia sees him as a work partner — which, confusingly, means a sex partner because they're mad sexologists who experiment on themselves. This is a bizarre, messy kind of relationship weirdness to capture on film. We watch as Bill stumbles through a couple of awkward sentences about how they should continue the "work" without sensors because they should be thinking about psychological effects of sex that can't be measured in the lab.
They're both talking themselves into the idea that they are having sex — and, maybe, falling in love — for the sake of scientific study. The tough part is that they're balanced on this odd knife-edge between keeping that delicious tension going, and being science perverts who are getting off on studying their own affair. Which, of course, they aren't having. Because having an affair is not what it's called when you're doing it for science.
So that's how this season will try to draw out more tension between Virginia and Bill.
Their burgeoning romance makes them even less likable, though. They are tormenting other people in their lives, like Bill's wife and Virginia's ex Ethan, and coming up with really dishonest intellectual reasons for it. Still, I love that they are flawed characters for reasons that have nothing to do with their sexualities. And I love that Masters of Sex is able to capture how workplace melodrama is workplace melodrama, whether you're studying sex or doing forensics or trying to catch bad guys.
I can't wait to see what's in store this season as the most uptight perverts in the world try to get their science on.


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Over the past couple of years the market for manga (Japanese comics) has exploded in North America. There's a greater awareness of manga amongst retailers, readers and educators than ever before and libraries have seen their manga titles being taken out again and again, more than any other type of books in circulation.
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Ray Hilborn receives international fisheries science prize
Ray Hilborn, UW professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, will receive the 2016 International Fisheries Science Prize this week at the World Fisheries Congress in Busan, South Korea.Read more at UW Today.
Global ocean fish populations could increase while providing more food, income
"If reforms were implemented today, three-quarters of exploited fisheries worldwide could reach population goals within 10 years, and 98 percent by mid-century," according to a report in PNAS co-authored by SAFS Professors Ray Hilborn, Trevor Branch, and Research Scientist Mike Melnychuk.See full story by Michelle Ma in UW Today.
Puget Sound Salmon on Drugs
The Seattle Times Reports "Puget Sound salmon are on drugs — Prozac, Advil, Benadryl, Lipitor, even cocaine. Those drugs and dozens of others are showing up in the tissues of juvenile chinook, researchers have found, thanks to tainted wastewater discharge."
A research team of NOAA and UW scientists, including SAFS' professor Dr. Graham Young, have documented levels of over 80 "chemicals of emerging concern", pharmaceuticals and personal care products in estuarine waters and in juvenile chinook salmon and Pacific staghorn sculpin at sites in south Puget Sound impacted by discharge from wastewater treatment plants.
Salmon and Grizzly Bears – Oh My!
Through the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Sarah Schooler, '15, spent six weeks in the Alaskan bush, collecting the same data in the field she'd been studying in the classroom: salmon and the hungry habits of grizzly bears.Read More
College scientists named to inaugural class of American Fisheries Society Fellows
SAFS professors Ray Hilborn and Tom Quinn and SAFS affiliate professor Fred Utter were selected as part of the first group of Fellows named in the American Fisheries Society (AFS). Fellows are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the diverse field of aquatic and fishery sciences.Read more at the UW College of the Environment News
Study compares hatchery/wild steelhead spawn timing, emergence, survival in Washington
SAFS graduate student Marissa Jones's recently published study compares hatchery and wild steelhead spawn timing and survival in Willapa river.Read more at the Columbia Basin Bulletin
Finding Friday Harbor
Recent SAFS alumna Susan Harris spent 10 weeks at UW's Friday Harbor Labs on San Juan island studying zoology and botany. UW Today featured a profile on Susan's experience.Read more at UW Today
North Pacific 'blob' stirs up fisheries management
A warm water mass in the Pacific Ocean is impacting forage species and stirring up more conversations about the need for ecosystem-based fisheries management. SAFS Professor Tim Essington weighs in.Read more at Nature.com
Fishing Amplifies Forage Fish Collapses
A new study, lead by SAFS Prof. Tim Essington and published on April 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, "implicates fishing in the collapse of forage fish stocks and recommends risk-based management tools that would track a fishery's numbers and suspend fishing when necessary." Read the full story on UW Today >>Read more
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Prof. Julian Olden and SAFS research scientist Lauren Kuehne published an opinion article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, titled Lay Summaries needed to enhance science communication. This piece promotes the requirement and publication of lay summaries with peer-reviewed research articles.Read more


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A solo Brad Pitt arrives at JFK airport and catches a departing flight out of New York City on Friday afternoon (February 27).
The 45-year-old actor wore his favorite newsboy cap and aviator sunglasses. Brad seemed didn't seemed bother by the waiting paparazzi but his security on the other hand weren't so pleased!
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Temple Run Fake Version Infect Android Users
Mobile malware on the rise, another case has been detected by Trend Micro Lab that targets Android smartphones. Attackers used Temple Run a widely used game application to spread and attract users to their malicious software.
The most interesting is that the application is available on Android Market which is a kind of virtual supermarket for android devices, so you will find free/paid applications or games. Now I have searched for Temple Run to find hundreds of results that match the game, so this proves that there is no verification for files uploaded.
By running the malicious game, user will have a new shortcut, malware starts searching for Facebook application to oblige victim to share it on his profile with his friends and having the game running. Obviosly this will not be enough without rating the application positively on Android Market, so others will know that victim have been very happy with the new malware.
After all these steps victim will be waiting for at least play the game but he will receive the following message "Unfortunately, The Android version of Temple Run has not been released yet! Here is a countdown for the official release…" I think that this is not honest, I would urge criminals for at least adding Tetris and not keeping customers without any game.
Trend Micro detects the malware as ANDROIDOS_FAKERUN.A but it is now clear that many malware writers are attracted by Android for system usability and popularity.
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The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
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Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to providing support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for the disease.
Our mission is to lead the movement to reverse decades of stigma and neglect by empowering patients, elevating awareness and changing health policy.
Our vision is to reduce lung cancer mortality by at least 50% by 2020.
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Cancer Hope Network
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To provide one-on-one support to people undergoing treatment for cancer and to their families. We provide this support by training individuals who have recovered from cancer and matching them with cancer patients currently undergoing a similar experience. Through this matching process, we strive to instill hope and to make a difference in their fight against cancer.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Mission and Values
The mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is to provide expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. As an affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute, the Institute also ...
National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund
It is time to end breast cancer. In 2011, nearly 40,000 women will die of breast cancer in the U.S.; it will take the lives of almost 500,000 women worldwide. This nation has invested billions of dollars in breast cancer research and technology yet the statistics have not changed significantly over the past decades. Our investments have brought us to the point where we have the knowledge, technology and tools to make a real difference. It is ...
The Original 1-800-Charity Cars
Established in 1996, The Original 1-800-Charity Cars, www.800CharityCars.org (DBA: Free Charity Cars), is a 501(C) (3) non-profit charity. Its founding mission is to provide free refurbished donated vehicles to assist struggling families in their transition from dependency to self-sufficiency.
Considered the pioneers of the free car-ownership concept, the Original1-800-Charity Cars operates the largest free non-profit car-donation / distribution program in the ...
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Penn State, Pratt & Whitney inaugurate most advanced turbine testing lab in U.S.
Penn State, Pratt & Whitney inaugurate most advanced turbine testing lab in U.S.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State and Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, officially unveiled the Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine (START) facility, the country's most advanced turbine testing laboratory, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 19 at Cato Park.
The new facility is supported by Pratt & Whitney, the Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory and Penn State.
Penn State President Rodney Erickson; David Wormley, Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering; Karen Thole, head of mechanical and nuclear engineering; and Al Brockett, Pratt & Whitney's vice president of engineering module centers, attended the event.
"By collaborating with best-in-class research partners such as Penn State, we improve our products and advance the aviation industry while developing the next generation of engineers, scientists and researchers," said Brockett. "We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Penn State. The University has been a Pratt & Whitney-sponsored Center of Excellence since 2008."
At the laboratory, researchers will simulate and test a new generation of High Pressure Turbine (HPT) systems that will be more fuel efficient than today's models. The lab will evaluate leakage and gas-path flows along with new cooling technologies for next generation gas turbine engine designs, such as those used for aircraft and power generation, to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Thole said that gas turbine engines have rotating and stationary airfoil components that contain gaps at the interfaces in which flow sealing is difficult. At these interfaces, she explained, flow may leak into or out of the gaps and ultimately reduce turbine efficiency. Because hot combustion gases passing through the turbine can melt the airfoils, it is critical to keep the components cool and ensure the seals do not allow hot gases to pass into the gaps. As turbine efficiencies go up, the need for fuel decreases.
Thole said improving the seal designs to reduce the leakages could mean savings of 25 million barrels of crude oil a year and reduce green house gas emissions by 10 million metric tons per year.
But, Thole said, existing experimental facilities do not have the ability to evaluate new sealing designs to curb these gap leakage flows. "Current rigs are not able to simulate the rotational speeds and air-flow speeds that engineers need to simulate the complex flows that result in gap leakages between airfoil stages in operating turbines."
The START lab, which will be fully operational in January 2014, will give researchers the opportunity to simulate and test the next generation of fuel-efficient gas turbine engines while also educating the next generation of turbine engineers.
It includes a continuously flowing turbine that will operate at realistic engine conditions that have not been possible in any laboratory in the United States.
Since 1990, Pratt & Whitney and UTC have sponsored more than $14.5 million in research across the University, including projects at the Applied Research Laboratory, Materials Research Institute, architectural engineering department, aerospace engineering department, industrial and manufacturing engineering department, and mechanical and nuclear engineering department.


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You may have noticed Lady Gaga's wardrobe has taken on the flavor meat.
First, there was the raw meat bikini she wore on the cover of a Japanese edition of Vogue. Then, at the MTV Video Music Awards, she sported a bacon-print dress. Ellen DeGeneres was quick to spot the dead animal tissue theme, and asked Ms. Gaga about it.
"I get most of your outfits," DeGeneres said. But meat?
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"It's certainly no disrespect to anyone that's vegan or vegetarian," Gaga replied. "As you know I'm the most judgment-free human being on the Earth. It has many interpretations, but for me this evening it's [saying] if we don't stand up for what we believe in, if we don't fight for our rights, pretty soon we're going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones."
Then, as if she just grasped the absurdity of what she'd just said, Gaga offered up a slightly more plausible explanation. It's meant to show she's "not a piece of meat."
DeGeneres, a known vegan, offered Gaga with a bikini and skirt made of vegetables.
Gaga wore the "meat dress," by Franc Fernandez, while accepting the award earlier in the evening for video of the year. When Cher presented the trophy to her, Gaga quipped, "I never thought I'd be asking Cher to hold my meat purse."
PETA president Ingrid E. Newkirk also called out Gaga, following the awards ceremony.
"Wearing a dress made out cuts of dead cows is offensive enough to bring comment, but someone should whisper in her ear that there are more people who are upset by butchery than who are impressed by it," Newkirk said, Usmagazine.com reported. "Meat is the decomposing flesh of a tormented animal who didn't want to die, and after a few hours under the TV lights, it would smell like the rotting flesh it is and likely be crawling in maggots -- not too attractive, really."


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Results from a new study reveal that American adults of all ages–Millennials, GenXers and Baby Boomers–believe their own generation is the healthiest.
Published by Aetna Inc., Hartford, Conn., the report reveals that nearly half the people surveye (45 percent) name their own generation as the healthiest, followed by their parents' generation (32 percent) and the younger generation (23 percent).
The findings come from Aetna's "What's your Healthy?" study, a survey of 1,800 Americans ages 25-64 conducted online recently by Harris Interactive. The research is a part of Aetna's "what's your healthy?" national marketing and advertising campaign.
"We are committed to improving the health and well-being for all generations, and these insights are valuable as we build new tools and resources to help individuals and families achieve their unique health goals."
Other generational differences include:
• Almost twice as many Baby Boomers (23 percent) between the ages of 49 and 64 define being healthy as getting recommended screenings or checkups, compared to both GenXers (ages 37-48) and Millennials (ages 25-36). A much higher percentage of Millennials define being healthy as having good eating habits (24 percent) and regular physical activity (22 percent), compared with the older generations.
• Thirty-seven percent of Millennials say they often are more likely than other age groups to reach for alcohol when stressed. Both GenXers and Millennials also tend to snack on unhealthy food when dealing with stress (48 percent and 51 percent, respectively) more frequently than Baby Boomers.
• While about one-third of Millennials and GenXers want to look good in their underwear (35 percent and 32 percent, respectively), only 19 percent of Boomers consider this important. More than half of boomers (53 percent) would tell their younger selves not to "sweat the small stuff," a higher rate than both GenXers (43 percent) and Millennials (36 percent).
Across the generations, Americans give themselves high marks on health status considering their age, with an average score of 70.1 on a 0-100 scale, the survey shows. About a third of people (34 percent) say they're living healthier today than five years ago.
People who are living healthier today cite such factors as choosing "side salads instead of French fries" (47 percent of those living healthier today); reducing alcohol consumption (37 percent); and adding tougher workouts (34 percent) as ways they are leading healthier lives.


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Their are so many reasons to celebrate this last year and heartily welcome the new one. A big thank you to all my readers, new and old! I have had such a good time making these images, and to have so many of you enjoy them is a dream come true.
2013 looks to be a huge year for The Dandy Portraits - I will be included in the exhibition at RISD in April, and more big news that I have to keep hush hush for the time being.
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Rode this whole trail today, on a beautiful sunny winter day, and it was well-maintained with beautiful views of the water. Two bridges are currently under construction, but the detours are well-marked and don't detract from the whole ride. Highly recommended!
A Great Blue Heron, a million swans, mallards, gentle slopes, complimentary curves all help make this my favorite local walk. Rhode Island trails seem to want us to walk on the left and ride on the right. It's counterintuitive to most walkers and sets up confusion and frustration on the trail. There are some signs. But quite a few are missing and there are no directions in the lane. That's my only complaint and it's minor.
I went on this trail as a runner. The first half mile is nicely paved and was very nice. After that though the trail was not very runner friendly. Lots of water hazards, loose rocks, up down ruts and off road vehicle traffic. The trail itself is beautiful with very few road crossings. I could see having a good time as a mountain biker but not great for running.
A short but nice trail. Pretty much a straight shot with no hills. Similar to the World War II Veterans Memorial trail in Mansfield, but with no benches and in need of a bit more TLC. The trail is made of crushed stone and in one or two places it is a bit too loosely packed which can make steering your bike a bit challenging. Also, there is some encroaching brush on either side of the trail, but it is minor and does not get in the way too much. Not too busy. You can go back and forth and probably see 2 or 3 other bikers, walkers, etc. The parking lot is located across the street from where the trail begins. Overall, a nice trail if you are looking for a quick ride through the woods.
Very nice trail within Wompatuck State Park. There is free parking and plenty of it at the Cohasset MBTA station. The trail is listed as 1.6 miles, but it is actually longer than this as my TrailLink map was showing me as being off the trail but with still some trail to be had. The trail is nicely paved and alternates from the narrow and woodsy to the wide and open. On the day I went there were a few people on the trail with me such as walkers, joggers, fellow bikers, dog-walkers, moms with strollers, etc., but it was not crowded at all.
We started the trail in East Dennis and enjoyed the scenic ride! Easy ride, well marked- this trail is well maintained compared to other trails we've ridden. Great fall day ride!
The section from Route 122 in Woonsocket to Fox Run Rd in Bellingham is still undeveloped, rough, and even impassable in some sections. I'd advise to avoid unless you have a mountain bike and don't mind walking it.
I concur to the rough state of the trail just west of Route 146 too. Wet and walkable-only in some sections too.
Rolled in from CT to check this out and am glad we did! Super easy ride with minimal elevation changes and beautiful scenery. Missed the parking at the train station but eventually figured it out. Be sure to head east after the trail ends at Mumford St. to reach Narragansett Bay and the Towers. Spectacular sight!
We started in Milford and first rode to Holliston. The trail starts paved and then turns into a crushed stone but is well maintained throughout. Returning to Milford we then rode the other side of the trail which is paved throughout. Overall the trail is quite nice and a great option for two shorter rides or one long ride. Road crossings were easy and the traffic was quite kind. We have ridden in 33 states now and can easily give this trail a 9 out of 10. I will be posting a YouTube video of our ride using the username PedalPushin AK.
Great location and scenery, would recommend this to anyone.
This is an attractive trail. The map at the beginning seemed inaccurate, bc it shows circular trail(s) on each side of river but we couldn't find any on the other side. Besides that, it was very noisy with highway noise from I-05.the VERY noisy
Nice, wide easy trail along the river. You might see a blue heron at the clearing with the bench. Great for dogs and little kids.
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Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Axles and Differentials
As I understand it GM is the only company that offers a locking differential instead of a limited slip differential in 2 wheel drive models and that a locking differential is superior to a limited slip differential for traction. I'm interested in owners experience with locking differentials since off road traction is paramount to me. I understand that a locking differential can create noise & increased tire wear & am willing to live with that just as long as the locking differential is reliable and indeed provides improved traction. So I'm interested in owners experiences.
Thought I'd add this info on differentials I found on the web:
"Unfortunately, limited slip differentials (LS), available as options for many 4x4 in the US are offered by sales people as "locking differentials". A confusing term because nothing on these differentials is LOCKING. They are by far inferior to a differential that is truly (manually or automatically) lockable.
If you have to decide whether to get a "locking differential" (LS) if available as an option on your new truck I would recommend getting it, because it is still better than not having anything at all.
To repeat: "locking differentials" are limited slip differentials that are not to be confused with differential lock!
Differential lock = differential locker = diff lock = diff locker = locker
It seems to me, that manufacturers and dealers prefer to use the term "locking differential" over the correct term "limited slip differential" because it sounds more like the real thing - even though it is not. Is this already consumer fraud?
Now here is a twist to the locking differential story: When Chevy advertises its trucks with an optional rear locking differential - it indeed is a differential that locks up (automatically). In the 80's it was sold as a Gov-Lok for a while named Command-Traxx and is available in some Chevy trucks as G80 option. It is not manually activated as in Dodge, Jeep and Mercedes - it locks up automatically. It is a hybrid of a clutch type limited slip unit combined with a flyweight governor that is able to lock up 100%.
This makes me very interested in buying a Colorado or Canyon with the G80 option locking differential, interested in owners experiences.0
I am not sure what is used on the Colorado, but the Silverado has the optional Eaton rear-end which is the best rear-end available for true 4-wheel drive.0
GMC's website has the Eaton locking differential advertised. Both Canyon & Colorado offer the locking rear differential in 2 wheel Drive. I first became aware of it watching Motor week, they showed a pretty impressive demo.0
greenjeanz Posts: 18I have a 07 colorado,4x4,z-71 with the eaton g-80 locker.It works as advertised,and does it very quietly and smoothly.It got a good workout this past winter in several feet of fresh snow (with stock a/t's)with no problems.During this summer,we have been off road with it,and have yet to use 4 wheel drive,because of the locker.It is far superior to anything I have owned to date,and I'm an old fart.0
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Great info, the g-80 sounds for real when you haven't had to kick in 4 WD.0
fas Posts: 6I have an '05 I5 crew cab 4X4 and have the "locking " rear. Well 2 weeks ago, it went back to chevy because the rear really locked up. Coming out of my driveway. It took 2 weeks for them to get it back. They had to replace the complete rear (gears, bearings and clutches) It was under warrantee. It is really a 'positraction rear" (this what the service mgr told me).
It handles much berrer on wet roads. Actually, I don't think the rear was ever right since I bought it new
BTW, GM is not calling this a recall, they only have recalls for safty issues!0
Is it that optional Eaton rear end that has been praised in tests against its foreign rivals who don't offer the same kind of traction when the going gets rough.0
toofast1 Posts: 4i have an 07 colorado 4x4 . Window sticker reads auto locking rear diff.. I'v never heard any noise and it always leaves 2 nice black marks w/ 265/75/16 tires in 2 wheel drive on hard takeoff.0
gdhuff1 Posts: 1Can I purchase a g80 locking differential for my 07 Colorado on line?0
srthomsen Posts: 3The automatic locking differential on the canyons/colorados is designed to sense a loss of or lack of traction at ONE wheel versus the other and will lock at the time that those preset parameters are reached.
It doesn't have anything to do with whether or not you can lay down 2 stripes of rubber on the road.
The automatic locking differential also will REDUCE available engine power when it is actuated. It works good BUT there are times when a locked axle & full available power can be an asset.
There needs to be a module mod to allow full power with the axle locked.0
Just a bit of info for you. Your service manager needs to do better home work and better research. This is way better than a "posi trac". It is a true locker that uses a clutch setup to lock up when the rear senses slippage from one wheel. I have a 2005 with the same rear end, and it has not given me any trouble. I sell these trucks for my living, so I do know what I am talking about.0
Actually the comment about the reduced power availability to the engine has nothing to do with the Diff. That is the traction control unit, and if your truck has the traction control it can be turned off via the switch on the dash above the radio. As for two strips of rubber, you are right in some situations. If you were to be on flat pavement it would have nothing to do with it, but if you were to encounter, lets say a curb, and both wheels kept laying down rubber, then that would be the locker locking up. Let me clarify that a bit, if just one wheel contacts the curb, thus changing the number of rotations that one wheel makes in relation to the other, because the wheel going over the curb is actually traveling further than the one on the flat pavement, the situation I have described happens.0
mailflyer Posts: 1would that go in my 06 canyon? its rear wheel drive with an open differential. i go down lots of nasty dirt roads0
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