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Stop the Algonquin Pipeline Expansion (SAPE) Safe Energy Rights Group (SEnRG) ResistAIM
Donate to support the legal and direct action efforts to halt the AIM Pipeline!
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand ask FERC to halt AIM and conduct a risk assessment, August 3, 2016
SAPE Atlantic Bridge EA, June 6, 2016
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand call for Spectra AIM pipeline construction to be halted.
Journal News, May 20, 2016: NY Senators want Algonquin pipeline shut down
Press release on Sen. Schumer's website: SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE FERC TO SUSPEND CONSTRUCTION ON AIM PIPELINE EXPANSION UNTIL INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY STUDIES ARE CONDUCTED
URGENT Action Alert!
STOP Construction of Spectra AIM!
Please call elected officials:
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer: 212-486-4430
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: 212-688-6262
U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey: 914-428-1707
U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel: 718-796-9700
U.S. Congressman Sean Maloney: 845-561-1259
Governor Andrew Cuomo: 518-474-8390
President Barack Obama: 202-456-1111
Tell them:
Stand with millions of New Yorkers by speaking out publicly and to President Obama for emergency action to halt construction of the dangerous AIM pipeline now. Demand that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rescind its approval of the AIM pipeline project and stop AIM pipeline construction immediately.
New York State must stop approving more gas infrastructure projects which are chaining us to fracked gas and climate-changing fossil fuels for many decades to come, destroying our health, land, water and food supplies and accelerating our climate crisis. We need rapid transition to 100% renewable energy an intensification of energy-efficiency and conservation measures now! Cost effective renewable technology is already on the shelf.
Here's why:
Spectra Energy's dangerous high pressure AIM gas pipeline is currently under construction only 105 feet from critical infrastructure at the Indian Point nuclear power plant. Nuclear and pipeline safety experts have repeatedly warned that a pipeline rupture adjacent to Indian Point could result in a nuclear catastrophe similar to or worse than the Fukushima nuclear disaster and threatens more than 20 million people who live within a 50 mile radius in the New York tri-state region. The pipeline poses a serious threat whether Indian Point is open or shut and decommissioned with 40 years of radioactive spent fuel remaining on site. A comprehensive, independent risk assessment was never conducted.
Furthermore, the aging Indian Point nuclear reactors, whose licenses expired in 2013 and 2015, have been plagued with numerous problems including several events in the last year alone. Recently, exceedingly high levels of leaking tritium have been detected in monitoring wells at Indian Point. Significant concerns have been raised regarding adverse impacts to the troubled nuclear plant from the ongoing pipeline construction activities, which were likely never evaluated.
On February 29, 2016, Governor Cuomo finally ordered 4 state agencies; the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Public Service to conduct an independent safety assessment and together in a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) called for a halt to the AIM pipeline construction and retraction of FERC's approval of the AIM pipeline project. Not unexpectedly, FERC denied his request.
Although local, state and federal officials have written letters to FERC calling for an independent risk assessment, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand have been largely silent on the issue. They must get off the sidelines and join with Congressmembers Eliot Engel and Nita Lowey and publicly advocate at all levels to bring this potentially catastrophic project to a halt immediately while proper risk analyses are performed.
In light of the recent expose of Spectra's large $ contributions to Governor Cuomo, we must increase our pressure on him to continue to use the power of his office and publicly advocate for an immediate halt to the construction of the AIM pipeline and for FERC's withdrawal of its approval of the project.
Every voice is urgently needed! Please keep calling these public officials!
- Coalition letter to FERC re failed Spectra HDD attempt that requires halt to construction – September 22, 2016
- "Spectra response to FERC re HDD mishap, September 16, 2016"
- "FERC letter to Algonquin re wetland violation of Horizontal Directional Drilling under Hudson River" September 9, 2016
- "AIM FERC Third Party Compliance Monitoring Reports of severe wetland violation" August 30, 2016
- "Cuomo work order to contract HDR for risk assessment" July 13, 2016
- Could nuclear disaster come to America? March 31, 2016
- Nuclear Power Plants: Pre-Deployed WMDs, March 28, 2016
- Natural gas infrastructure lobby ramps up spending in New York State, March 2016
- "FERC Denies Cuomo's Request to Halt Pipeline Expansion," Patch, Mar. 25, 2016
- FERC denies Cuomo's request for AIM stay March 25, 2016
- Plan to Expand a Pipeline at Indian Point Raises Concerns, New York Times, 2/28/16
- Cuomo to Feds: Stop Algonquin Pipeline for More Safety Review, Times Union, 2/29/16
Are you willing to resist the pipeline through non-violent direct action or to provide support for direct action? If so, join and sign The Pledge to Resist.
SAPE Petition
Summary of Spectra Energy Algonquin Incremental Market Project – September 16, 2016
Mission Statement
Stop the Algonquin Pipeline Expansion (SAPE) is a grassroots organization with a mission to educate our fellow citizens and elected officials about the negative impacts associated with Spectra Energy Corporation's Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) Project. SAPE opposes the AIM gas expansion project because it may exacerbate climate change, endanger our safety and quality of life, contaminate water, air and soil, cause harm to domestic animals and wildlife, and threaten farmland and property values.


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Good Stay, Nickled and Dimed Though
My stay here was mostly good but I had a few things that annoyed me. I booked the honeymoon suite and stayed for 6 nights. The room was nice enough, spacious but missing furniture in the living area. There was a small chaise like mini sofa that was uncomfortable and barely big enough for two people. Then there was a weird chair like thing that sat directly on the floor and unless you are nimble and coordinated it was almost impossible to use. Basically, I would have liked better seating in the living room. I also would have liked a tv in the bedroom since the living room wasn't very accomodating. The king size bed was comfortable and the linens were nice. Breakfast was a strange set-up that you have a menu of 5+ things and each night you order what you want and they bring it to you like room service. The food was always great so no complaints there. I was really annoyed about the water situation. Upon arriving I shown the mini fridge which contained two bottles of water and was told they were free but the drinks were not. I made the assumption that we would receive two bottles of water per day. I was wrong, when we went to check out we were charged two bottles per day after the first day, and we were charged a *premium* price for those drinks. I have traveled all over Asia and this was the first time I didn't receive 2 complimentary bottles of water a day. For the price of the room ($120 a night) I thought that was a little crazy. Housekeeping didn't come consistently which meant we didn't get towels replaced, we would run out of toilet paper and the marble floor would be covered in sand/bugs/dust before we would finally mention it would be nice to have the room cleaned. The pool was cleaned daily, but still had alot of debris and bugs by the end of the day. I had them book my domestic airline tickets as well. I tried to do it myself but everytime I called I was put on hold for a long time then disconnected. When I arrived to the hotel they made the mistake of giving me my receipts which puzzled me because I was charged triple what the tickets cost. I remember complaining before the trip that I though the domestic tickets were quite expensive considering how short the flight was. Now I know why they were so eager to book them for me. Also beware of the service charge fees, 6% to use your credit card 4% to use paypal. I do want to mention everyone was super nice and friendly. I do think this is a good place to stay however I would probably not stay here again, I would stay at the Boracay Regency. The rooms are a billions times nicer, pools are more inviting, and a better location.
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great little hotel across the road from the beach 2 mins trycycle ride to the main shopping and party area. we stayed in the honeymoon sweet the room was very clean and tidy they are new rooms as this hotel is only 1 or2 years old. hot and cold water showers with good water pressure. when we were leaving we were acompanied by a hotel employee to the marina he paid our trycle fair then he jumps on our boat across to caticlan airport pays our boat then pays our trycycle to the airport then we say our good bye to the employee once were at the airport. now thats what i call personal sevice thank you very much beachcomber a truly wonderful stay.
Wonderful resort in boracay!!
It was wonderful experience for me to stay in bechcombo!!
Clean and friendly..
It is close to the white beach, just 10 seconds.
From booking to leaving this hotel, I was satisfied with everything.
I strongly recommand you to stay this hotel..
Coudn't Ask for More!!!! - Myla and Nigel
It was our first time to visit Boracay. Like any other traveller who wants a perfect vacation, I checked hotel reviews for the best places to stay in considering our budget. Since Beachcomber was a new place, there were not that many reviews. However, it's overall rating prompted me to take a gamble. And I am really happy I picked this place. Management was able to help me book flights for a much cheaper price compared to published rates and they were always one step ahead in helping me on the preparations like offering to arrange for airport transfers to the hotel. Upon arriving at the hotel, we were ushered to our rooms. At first, we were showed a room with twin beds to my dismay since we were a couple. We requested for a room that has a queen size bed and they were more than happy to offer a room with two queen size beds at the same price as the original booking. The room was very clean and well-maintained. Although the hotel is not located on a beachfront, it's very accessible to the beach. The place is also very quiet which helps you relax more compared to the buzz in Station 2. The beddings are very comfortable and there were lots of towels even at the pool. More importantly, the service was impeccable. We will definitely stay in this hotel again when we go back to Boracay.
Honeymoon getaway at Beachcomber, Aug. 25-28, 2007
Although my girlfriend and I are really not married yet, we decided to book a Honeymoon Suite at the Beachcomber Resort. We were excited about the modern elegance of the room, which was more spacious than the deluxe and standard rooms available, at a reasonable price. What impressed me the most was, Beachcomber was able to book our flight arrangements from Manila, after we had trouble trying to book our flights online, at no extra cost. For some reason, the airline was not accepting credit cards from the U.S. at that time. The public relations manager took the time to go to the airline agency to make our flight arrangements.
Upon checking into the hotel, I loved the fact that there was an Ipod docking stereo which was not mentioned in the website. The staff was very friendly and willing to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Because the hotel does not have a fully functional kitchen, our complimentary breakfast was limited to choices. There are so many restaurants and eateries available within the area, it didn't really matter.
Also, the fact that the hotel is just across the street from the beach is an extra bonus. But the one thing that shocked me was the 6% service charge that was given to me when I had to pay the remaining balance for the room during checkout. The hotel adds the percentage when you pay using a credit card, as opposed to paying with cash. That threw me off a little bit. But, our stay with them made our first vacation together a memorable and magical experience. Maraming salamat to all of those that made it that way. We highly recommend this hotel.
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Nous avons beaucoup appreci� cet hotel car les gens sont vraiment tr�s accueillants et gentils. il y a des sourires pour tout le monde. Tr�s serviable et sympathique, on ne peut pas trouver mieux! La chambre �tait propre et grande (Suite Familliale - on �tait cinq)! Nous reviendrons...
Loved the place............it's a winner !
Beachcomber Resort was highly recommended by friends that just came back from Boracay. My husband, son and I decided to add it to our Orient vacation and so glad we did!
Our stay at the Resort was a delight ! It's brand new and sparkling clean( they just opened this year). The place have a nice pool and just across from the beach in which they have chaise lounges right there where you can enjoy the sun and the ocean breeze.
Upon checked in, we went to our room and was surprised to find a Fruit Basket waiting for us and a vase of fresh flowers which makes you feel extra special. We were also given a welcome drink which we really needed after the boat ride. The daily breakfast which was included was greatly appreciated.
We stayed at their Family Suite and it was so spacious for the three of us. It got a kitchenette, fridge, mini bar and balcony. We loved their Roof Deck where we spent most of our late afternoon watching the sunset and the beautiful view of the ocean.
Best thing of all.......the location! So closed to everything............restaurants & fast foods, mini grocery stores, scuba rentals and best of all... Nightlife- where some of the best known bars and discos are within walking distance and our son's favorite place to chill out !
We highly recommend this Resort .........it's top notch !
Excellent resort!!
If you guys are planning to go to Boracay, I highly recommend this resort. Beachcomber is definitely a very good place to stay.
The location is very good, It is along station 1. It is near Pier One. It is not beachfront but hey, from the hotel's gate it is only about 15 steps to the beautiful boracay clear waters.
If you want to party, it is very near all party places--clubhouse paraw, pier one, cocomangas, etc. it is also along the border of stations 1 and 2. And if you want peace and quiet, just stay within the hotel premises and you will surely be relaxed. They have a pool (quite small but I enjoyed it so much).
The service is also SUPER. Their staff, Myrna and Chris, were very friendly. When we got there, they welcomed us with their super smiles and extra nice gestures. Excellent service was provided during our weeklong stay there. Brekkie was brought to the room every morning. NICE!
The hotel room given to us was really nice. It was smelling clean and fresh, the room and toilet were squeaky clean, with elegant interiors, complete with fridge, a/c, telephone, cable tv and free wi-fi access. Good value for money, it was really worth it!
I will definitely stay there again when I go back to Boracay :-)
By the way, I took photos of the hotel so you guys can see what I mean :-)))
Superb, friendly and clean hotel right next to the beach
We recently stayed at this newly built hotel and was really impressed! From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly and helpful, and more importantly our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable.
The location can't be beat as it is just in front of the beach - close to some great bars and fruit shake places (which is highly recommended after a few hours sitting on the beach)!
For this standard of hotel we found it reasonably priced and as competitive as others on the island, and glad that we selected it.
Would definitely stay there again as the hotel provided a relaxing and enjoyable break - exactly what we wanted and hoped for when visiting Boracay.
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A self-organizing thousand-robot swarm
Date: Aug 14, 2014
Following simple programmed rules, autonomous robots arrange themselves into vast, complex shapes
In this video Kilobots self-assemble in a thousand-robot swarm. The algorithm developed by Wyss Institute Core Faculty member Radhika Nagpal that enables the swarm provides a valuable platform for testing future collective Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms.
Cambridge, Mass. — The first thousand-robot flash mob has assembled at Harvard University.
"Form a sea star shape," directs a computer scientist, sending the command to 1,024 little bots simultaneously via an infrared light. The robots begin to blink at one another and then gradually arrange themselves into a five-pointed star. "Now form the letter K."
The 'K' stands for Kilobots, the name given to these extremely simple robots, each just a few centimeters across, standing on three pin-like legs. Instead of one highly-complex robot, a "kilo" of robots collaborate, providing a simple platform for the enactment of complex behaviors.
Just as trillions of individual cells can assemble into an intelligent organism, or a thousand starlings can form a great flowing murmuration across the sky, the Kilobots demonstrate how complexity can arise from very simple behaviors performed en masse. To computer scientists, they also represent a significant milestone in the development of collective artificial intelligence (AI).
This self-organizing swarm was created in the lab of Radhika Nagpal, a Core Faculty member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University where she co-leads the Bioinspired Robotics Platform, and Fred Kavli Professor of Computer Science at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). The advance is described in the August 15 issue of Science.
"The beauty of biological systems is that they are elegantly simple—and yet, in large numbers, accomplish the seemingly impossible," says Nagpal. "At some level you no longer even see the individuals; you just see the collective as an entity to itself."
"Biological collectives involve enormous numbers of cooperating entities—whether you think of cells or insects or animals—that together accomplish a single task that is a magnitude beyond the scale of any individual," says lead author Michael Rubenstein, a research associate at Harvard SEAS and the Wyss Institute.
Just as single cells can assemble into complex multicellular organisms, the individual Kilobots can follow simple rules to autonomously assemble into predetermined shapes. The vast scale of this swarm is a milestone in itself. (Photo courtesy of Mike Rubenstein and Science/AAAS.)
He cites, for example, the behavior of a colony of army ants. By linking together, they can form rafts and bridges to cross difficult terrain. Social amoebas do something similar at a microscopic scale: when food is scarce, they join together to create a fruiting body capable of escaping the local environment. In cuttlefish, color changes at the level of individual cells can help the entire organism blend into its surroundings. (And as Nagpal points out—with a smile—a school of fish in the movie Finding Nemo also collaborate when they form the shape of an arrow to point Nemo toward the jet stream.)
"We are especially inspired by systems where individuals can self-assemble together to solve problems," says Nagpal. Her research group made news in February 2014 with a group of termite-inspired robots that can collaboratively perform construction tasks using simple forms of coordination.
But the algorithm that instructs those TERMES robots has not yet been demonstrated in a very large swarm. In fact, only a few robot swarms to date have exceeded 100 individuals, because of the algorithmic limitations on coordinating such large numbers, and the cost and labor involved in fabricating the physical devices.
The research team overcame both of these challenges through thoughtful design.
Most notably, the Kilobots require no micromanagement or intervention once an initial set of instructions has been delivered. Four robots mark the origin of a coordinate system, all the other robots receive a 2D image that they should mimic, and then using very primitive behaviors—following the edge of a group, tracking a distance from the origin, and maintaining a sense of relative location—they take turns moving towards an acceptable position. With coauthor Alejandro Cornejo, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard SEAS and the Wyss Institute, they demonstrated a mathematical proof that the individual behaviors would lead to the right global result.
The Kilobots also correct their own mistakes. If a traffic jam forms or a robot moves off-course—errors that become much more common in a large group—nearby robots sense the problem and cooperate to fix it.
The Kilobots, a swarm of one thousand simple but collaborative robots. (Photo courtesy of Mike Rubenstein and Science/AAAS.)
To keep the cost of the Kilobot down, each robot moves using two vibrating motors that allow it to slide across a surface on its rigid legs. An infrared transmitter and receiver allow it to communicate with a few of its neighbors and measure their proximity—but the robots are myopic and have no access to a bird's-eye view. These design decisions come with tradeoffs, as Rubenstein explains: "These robots are much simpler than many conventional robots, and as a result, their abilities are more variable and less reliable," he says. "For example, the Kilobots have trouble moving in a straight line, and the accuracy of distance sensing can vary from robot to robot."
Yet, at scale, the smart algorithm overcomes these individual limitations and guarantees—both physically and mathematically—that the robots can complete a human-specified task, in this case assembling into a particular shape. That's an important demonstration for the future of distributed robotics, says Nagpal.
"Increasingly, we're going to see large numbers of robots working together, whether its hundreds of robots cooperating to achieve environmental cleanup or a quick disaster response, or millions of self-driving cars on our highways," she says. "Understanding how to design 'good' systems at that scale will be critical."
For now, the Kilobots provide an essential test bed for AI algorithms.
"We can simulate the behavior of large swarms of robots, but a simulation can only go so far," says Nagpal. "The real-world dynamics—the physical interactions and variability—make a difference, and having the Kilobots to test the algorithm on real robots has helped us better understand how to recognize and prevent the failures that occur at these large scales."
The Kilobot robot design and software, originally created in Nagpal's group at Harvard, are available open-source for non-commercial use. The Kilobots have also been licensed by Harvard's Office of Technology Development to K-Team, a manufacturer of small mobile robots.
This research was supported in part by the Wyss Institute and by the National Science Foundation (CCF-0926148, CCF-0643898).
Given a two-dimensional image, the Kilobots follow simple rules to form the same shape. Visually, the effect is similar to a flock of birds wheeling across the sky. "At some level you no longer even see the individuals; you just see the collective as an entity to itself," says Radhika Nagpal. (Image courtesy of Mike Rubenstein and Science/AAAS.)
In a swarm of a thousand simple robots, errors like traffic jams (second from left) and imprecise positioning (far right) are common, so the algorithm incorporates rules that can help correct for these. (Photo courtesy of Mike Rubenstein and Science/AAAS.)
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My name is Danyel. I am a former middle school math ...
Danyel Pink Designs was formerly known as CrazySocks Designs... same great stuff, new name. Actually, old name... but it's MY name now. :)
My name is Danyel. I am a former middle school math teacher, and now a stay-at-home mom to three beautiful children. I am a proud military wife. I am a yarn addict. I'm originally from the suburbs of Chicago, and now I create patterns & crochet hats here in my home near Seattle.
I began crocheting in 2007 after a 15-year hiatus. My grandmother tried to teach me when I was little, but it wasn't until my mother-in-law sent me a how-to book and a crochet hook that I finally taught myself. At first, crocheting was something I did to keep my hands busy to keep from going crazy while I was pregnant. Now it's my passion. I truly love every stitch. The colors, the fibers, the textures, and even the SMELL of yarn are delightful! I taught myself to knit about 2 years ago, and am slowly adding more knitting patterns to my collection.
The Cora Capelet is a warm, lightweight accessory that's great for use in the spring or fall. It has a pretty, feminine wave pattern, and gently hugs the upper arms. It can also be worn around the neck like a slouchy cowl! The pattern includes 5 sizes for toddlers through ladies' extra large. You will need H, I, and J hooks, and 2 balls of sport/baby yarn to complete this project.
You may download your pattern as soon as your payment is complete.
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Plymouth State Skating Academy (PSSA) lessons are available Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter!! Sign-up for the next available session of Group Figure Skating & Beginner Hockey Lessons. Please call 603-535-2SK8 (2758) or e-mail with any questions. You may also contact our Skating Director, Sarah Pirrotta-Benoit.
Register for lessons in two easy steps:
Step 1. Go to learntoskateusa.com and sign-up for your annual Learn to Skate USA membership for $12 (plus processing fee). You will receive a confirmation email with your membership number and a welcome email. You will need your membership number in order to register for lessons.
Step 2. Register for lessons by clicking the "Register for a class" link below. Please print or bring your membership number to the first meeting.
ALL NEW MEMBERS who are interested and looking to sign up for lessons, please attend the Pre-Registration Information Night on Sunday, Sept 11th from 3:30-4:45pm.
Drop-in before the first lesson to register and obtain all the necessary information for the session. Meet the Director and our parent volunteers, take a rink tour and learn more about the Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey experience.
If you are not able to attend the pre-registration, please contact our Skating Director, Sarah Benoit by email or call 603-254-8675 so she can go over a few "need to knows" before September 11th.
Plymouth State Skating Academy
PSSA proudly participates in the United States Figure Skating (USFS) Learn-to-Skate Basic Skills Program offering group lessons in figure skating and beginner hockey skills for participants ages 4 years old through adult. As members of USFS, we offer high quality instruction, cutting-edge curriculums, and a bridge to testing and competition. Most importantly, PSSA offers a fun, supportive community to both challenge and reward our skaters.
Upcoming Program Dates
Session I: Fall In With the Cool Kids
Sept 11 5:00-6:00pm
Sept 18 5:00-6:00pm
Sept 25 5:00-6:00pm
Oct 2 5:00-6:00pm
Oct 16 5:00-6:00pm
Oct 23 5:00-6:00pm
Session II: Edge Into Winter
Nov 6 5:00-6:00pm
Nov 13 5:00-6:00pm
Nov 20 5:00-6:00pm
Nov 27 5:00-6:00pm
Dec 4 5:00-6:00pm
Dec 11 5:00-6:00pm
Dec 18 5:00-6:30pm Holiday Family Skate Night
Session III: Skating in a Winter Wonderland*
*Skating Recital Session/Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Winter Skating Show
Our winter session is our annual PSSA and Magic Blades FSC Combined Skating Show. Additional fee's for Show Attire for all skaters will be due at the start of the session. The Parent and Skater Information Meeting will be held January 8th. To learn more contact our Skating Director, Sarah Benoit for information prior to January 8th.
Jan 8 5:00-6:00pm
Jan 15 5:00-6:00pm
Jan 22 5:00-6:00pm
Jan 29 5:00-6:00pm
Feb 5 5:00-6:00pm
Feb 12 5:00-6:00pm
Feb 19 5:00-6:30pm Skating Skills Exhibition*
*Rehearsal on Sat, Feb 18th from 8:45-10:15am
Session IV: Spring Fever
March 12 3:30-4:30pm
March 19 3:30-4:30pm
March 26 3:30-4:30pm
April 2 3:30-4:30pm
April 9 3:30-4:30pm
Summer Schedule
Adults Only
We are offering an adult group lesson during the Sunday night Learn-to-Skate. Please contact the Skating Director, Sarah Benoit by email or call 603-254-8675 for more information.
The cost of lessons is $8o per session**
All skaters must register annually with USFSA. Membership includes a Basic Skills Record Book, official membership card, achievement badges, FREE rental skates for the registered skater, sports accident insurance, Basic Skills Edition of SKATING magazine, and the opportunity to compete/perform in approved events. (Membership runs June 1 through May 31.)
** A multi-child discount of $10 is given per additional child.
** Save $20 when you sign-up for multiple sessions.
** You must register in person to receive the family discount or multiple session discount.
Six-week sessions are run during the Fall, Winter and Spring. Plymouth State Skating Academy also runs a summer session which starts in July.
What Everyone Should Know About the First Skating/Hockey Lesson
Class Format
The ice surface is divided with the youngest beginners at the entrance end, more advanced skaters in the center section, and hockey skills at the Zamboni end beyond the safety barrier. Figure skaters will have a 30 minute group lesson and 30 minutes to practice; maximum group size of 10 skaters per coach. Additional staff assistance is available for the tot levels. Parent/s of Snowplow Sam skaters may join their skater on the ice during practice time; skate rentals not included for parent/s. NOTE: Class levels will be combined, or potentially cancelled, if there are not enough skaters registered.
Skating Levels
Hockey 1-4: The basic skills hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. Skaters will learn how to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. Skaters will need to have a certified hockey helmet with face shield to participate.
Snowplow Sam 1-4, Ages 4-6: The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschool age skater develop the primary coordination and strength needed for skating. Elements included in the level are falling correctly, standing up, stopping, skating forward and the ever favorite swizzles. Helmets are highly encouraged for all Snowplow Sam skaters (hockey, bike or ski helmets are sufficient).
Basic Skills 1-6, Ages 7 & up: Basics 1-8 begin to teach the fundamentals of the sport, such as forward and backwards skating, three turns, mohawks, edges, and crossovers. Levels 4-8 begin to incorporate beginner jumps and spins. Helmets are highly encouraged.
Pre-Freestyle & Freestyle 2-6*: Freestyle levels 2-6 are divided into four sections: moves in the field, spins, dance/footwork sequence and jumps. The Free Skate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build their skills. This is the point where the skater can choose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating. * At this time group lessons are not offered for skaters beyond the Freestyle 6 level or who have passed the USFS Pre-Preliminary Freestyle or above.
Adult 1-6: The Adult curriculum is designed for the beginner adult skater. It will promote physical fitness and improve balance and coordination while teaching proper skating techniques. Divided into six levels, adult skaters will progress at an individual rate while being challenged and motivated. This is an exciting new program for people who look to skating as an enjoyable part of a fit and healthy lifestyle. Helmets are encouraged.
Beginner Competitions
All PSSA registered members are eligible to participate in any USFS Basic Skills competition across the nation. Several competitions are available locally each year and more throughout New England. If you skater is interested in learning more about this option, please contact the PSSA skating director, Sarah Pirrotta-Benoit, for more details.
Homeschool Skates
Special Homeschool Skates are offered during the Fall, Spring & Winter months. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.
Informational Links
US Figure Skating Information for Parents
Collaborative LTS Program in Tilton-MBFSC


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Newest New England Ham & Clam Chowder for the Family
Total Time
Prep 30 mins
Cook 45 mins
Creamy and rich and hearty and easy! For those of us with BIG families and who do NOT have easy access to fresh clams, here's the answer. Served with some home-made French bread croutons and sprinkled with grated Cheddar cheese. Do NOT boil the soup after adding the clams--this contributes to Rubber Clam Eraser Syndrome!!! Ewwwww!!!!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 8 slices bacon (at least, more is good too)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 -2 tablespoon butter
- 8 large potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, deseeded & chopped (or red, orange, yellow)
- 1⁄4 lb ham, diced (optional)
- 1 (46 ounce) can clam juice, divided
- 2 cups whipping cream, divided (half-n-half or milk)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch parsley
- 2 (6 ounce) cans clams, reserve juice (chopped or minced)
- In a soup pot, brown the bacon; set aside when crisp.
- Add chopped onion (add the butter if you don't have a lot of bacon grease--otherwise save the butter for *later*--as noted below); saute onion for 2-3 minutes, then add potatoes, saute a few more minutes.
- Add green pepper to the pot, saute for about 1 minute.
- Mix veggies, then add ham and about 1/3 of the clam juice (don't bother measuring, just make sure the potatoes are covered).
- Simmer until the potatoes are just starting to get soft (20 minutes?).
- Add another shot of clam juice and 1 1/2°C of cream (or milk); return to a low simmer.
- Add remainder of clam juice from the big can and reserved from smaller cans; bring to a simmer again, stirring the pot occasionally to prevent sticking.
- ****If you'd like to have a more "rich" chowder, add the butter now.****.
- Mix remaining cream/milk with cornstarch, add gradually to simmering pot until slightly thickened (not goopy, please).
- Add salt and pepper to taste along with pinch (or two) of parsley.
- Remove from heat and add the clams; stir. Allow to rest for two - three minutes.
- Crumble crisp bacon over top of soup; stir.
- Serve immediately along with some hearty home-made croutons (1/2 loaf of French bread, cubed & toasted) and grated Cheddar cheese.
- VARIATIONS: Skip the ham and add 1-2 cups sweet corn kernels.
- ***NOTE*** When the store has a special on peppers, I buy a bunch, clean them up and chop into preparation-size bits, then quick-freeze them on cookie sheets (one-layer deep), then pour them into one-gallon zipper bags to store in the freezer. I keep a smaller container in my kitchen freezer for ready-access (and doesn't take up so much space).
Most Helpful
I didn't make any changes to your recipe. For me it was just OK. I personally didn't care for the green pepper and ham. Here in New England we use fresh shucked clams from the shell which omits the need for the clam juice. I also use cream and condensed milk. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Nice and rich. The green pepper, and optional ham (which I used) add a whole new flavor than the usual kind I make. To cut a little fat, I used 1 cup whipping cream and the other cup fat free half and half. I doubled the chopped clams just because there can never be too many clams in my clam chowder! ;) Thanx for sharing your recipe!
Fantastic recipe! Used half and half milk and canned clams. Can't wait to try it with fresh quohogs now that I'm in Savannah. I did add a bit of garlic as that suits our family's tastes better. Thanks for posting~ we'll be making this again.


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1. Remember this post from last week about the vintage lucite stool? Well sweet Isa contacted me and offered an exclusive coupon for a creative day readers, take 10% off for the entire month of September using the code NEST12. How lucky are you? Head over to her shop to check it out...I think someone should use it to scoop up this vintage italian sconce.
2. The blue full moon over the weekend was gorgeous, and I pulled out my
rain boots a lot this labor day weekend. We watched college football
with good friends, ate amazing barbeque and survived the 200% humidity.
3. I am blown away by all the love for my bedroom reveal last week. Thanks to little green notebook for featuring it and you guys for making me blush :-)
4. I think I would make up a place to wear this just so I could buy it. Only $88 and available here
How was your long weekend? Not long enough??
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
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Love that gold dress, gasp! And yourj head board is fabulous!I saw it on the little green notebook, awesome job!ReplyDelete
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Love your bedroom reveal girl! It came out so well! :) And I love those stylish rainboots!ReplyDelete
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Celebrating our 13th year in the F1™ travel business, Grand Prix Adventures specialise in offering the best quality and value-for-money packages and hospitality at selected race-tracks around the world. When attending a Grand Prix you have to be sure of several key ingredients; where you are watching from, where you will be staying and of course, you need it to be well organised with a credible and experienced tour operator! It surely is a great help that the GPA team are all lifelong F1™ enthusiasts and that we've travelled to every single GP on the calendar, many of them more than once. Using the experiences we've gained from the F1™ tracks around the world, we apply this to our packages ensuring you of a fabulous and hassle free Grand Prix experience. Our hand picked choices ensure you of the finest Hotels, Formula One hospitality, Grand Prix After Parties, Pit Lane access, exclusive Yachts and so much more. Every company you phone will tell you they have "the best" views, we won't do that, we'll give you the option to view the action from where YOU'D like to be.
Since our tester-trip in 2003 at the Monaco Grand Prix we can now boast of over 4000 satisfied customers who have enjoyed our attention-to-detail and organisation from the events we offer.
In addition to our 1st-hand experience and expertise, you can be absolutely sure that you are dealing with a company which is a market leader, delivers on promises and is fully focussed on making your time at a Grand Prix memorable. Before you part with any of your hard earned money, please check at Companies House in the UK about who it is you are dealing with. Many of the 'experts' out there aren't all that they seem and their 'expertise' definitely is not what they are telling you. Do read a small selection from the thousands of delighted customers who have enjoyed that once-in-a-lifetime thrill at a GPA event. Click here to view Testimonials >
Regardless of who should win the race, and no matter how the on-track action pans out, the one thing you can be absolutely certain of is that the GPA team are here to focus our energy and attention on making your trip to the Grand Prix an Adventure of a lifetime.
Singapore GP is next: If you would like to know more about the history and winners of the Singapore GP then please visit our information page on this exciting grand prix.
The Tifosi are in fine fettle, but can Vettel bring them the result they crave at Monza!
The Italian's call it La Pista Magica (The Magic Track). It's a track with few twists and turns – giving it a real chance for high speeds. The tifosi (fans) here at Monza have witnessed some spectacular racing since the first Formula One Championship here in 1950; astounding victories and unfortunately some horrifying crashes.
Drama in Spa
The summer is officially over…. Our Formula One championship drivers have packed away their espadrilles and returned to compete at the charming Spa-Francorchamps. It is the longest track on the calendar and certainly one of the most challenging – even the weather is difficult, at one stage it had rained for twenty years in a row here at the Belgian Grand Prix.
British Grand Prix History
The British Grand Prix is underway today and this event has been delighting Formula One fans for many years.
Hamilton Conquers in the Austrian Alps
Their collision in Spain put them both out of the race at the beginning of May. And it appears this did not rein in either of them. Neither will submit. It is this single-minded desire for the championship win that makes this such an epic battle to watch.
Monaco Grand Prix 2017
How to describe Monaco…? Filmic, red carpet living; to know Monaco is to know what it is to truly play as an adult.
Chinese Formula 1 GP Shanghai 2016
On April 17th at 8am the once christened 'circuit for the new millennium' will host the third round of this year's F1 Grand Prix.
A brilliant weekend from being met at the airport on Wednesday meant thorough 5* service from GPA. Can't fault the traveling with GPA and would so so again, definitely recommended. A fabulous weekend, many thanks!Helen & Richard Laidlaw
As usual FANTASTIC!!!! Brilliant race, lots of action, lovely guest company, champagne and strawberries in one of the most iconic places in the world!Janice, Ewan & Robert Cameron
GPA have been outstanding and we cannot thank you guys enough for the hospitality. We've made new friends and it truly has been a trip of a lifetime, THANK YOU! :-)Nathan Lund & Andrea Kokonas
We have just returned from Singapore with GPA and Kenny McLeod and we had the best few days you can imagine. From the minute we got into the Emirates car to go to the airport the arrangements were superb. We had a top class hotel, amazing hospitality suite with views of 6 corners for the practices, qualifying and final race. We met some stunning people who were such fun to be with and shared our love of the whole F1 experience. We had many hilarious moments, shared laughter and of course the seriously tense race moments. We couldn't fault any part of the trip and anyone considering going to a Grand Prix must talk to Kenny first before going anywhere else. Simply the bestKay and Stretch
Many thanks Kenneth for an absolutely fantastic time over the Monaco weekend. You totally delivered! Short of giving us orange boiler suits and brooms, you couldn't have put us closer to the action or in a more perfect spot for qualifying and the race. And the Red Bull pit, Energy Centre and JBT yacht experience was a day like no other. So perfect was it all, that I started to wonder if you even controlled the weather.Sam & Amanda
Thanks Ken, Singapore for the past 4 years with you and now Monaco too - love what you do and I know you love what you do! Keep it up, see you in Singapore!Vas & Andrea
Monaco in 2006, 2008 & 2009 - WOW! We had a truly amazing time every time. The Fairmont Monte Carlo is simply sensational to stay in and to watch from. We're so impressed we've also done Singapore in 2009 & 2010....and we'll be back again for more in 2011 Kenneth! I've no hesitation in recommending your company to others thinking of attending a Grand Prix, you do it all so perfectly.Pete & Di
Monaco in 2008 & 2009 from the Fairmont, Silverstone hospitality with celebrities and Singapore for a week with the best views I can think of – I keep coming back for more because GPA know how to look after their customers well, see you again in 2011!The Lavelle Family
This was a once-in-a-lifetime surprise trip for my husbands birthday. I was so pleased to see his excitement as to how close we were to the cars and how we were treated as true VIP's. It was a truly fantastic & exciting experience. Thank you GPA for making it possible.Mrs Valet
Thanks Kenny, really appreciate you taking care of Polly & me during the Grand Prix this year, next time we'll get in with McLaren or Red Bull yeah?Sid & Polly
Hi Kenny, wanted to write and say what a great time we've had with you at the past Monaco Grand Prix, our group really appreciated everything - especially reuniting us with the lost bag at Nice Airport. Looking forward to seeing you again later this year at the Monaco GP, can't wait for the season to start!Mr & Mrs Andrews
Very impressed by whole package and would highly recommend. Fairmont Hotel a top spot to view and be entertained. Didn't know if being at a "slow" corner was the right thing, but now I am absolutely certain - what a spectacular place to watch from, thanks so much for your amazing organising skills, don't know how you manage to make it all look so easy!Mr Powell
"I just wanted to thank you for organising our trip to Nice and Monaco last weekend. Anne and I enjoyed the trip and the GP experience very much, and had huge respect for the thoroughness of your organisation and attention to detail, I hope you and your team had a good time amongst all the stress of being the organiser."Mr & Mrs James
"On Thursday morning we were enjoying what must be the best view in Formula 1 from the roof of the Cafe de Paris. Having an audience with DC at the end of the day was the icing on the cake. We thought that the Thursday would be a hard act to follow but the balcony view and hospitality over the race weekend were superb."Mr & Mrs Lamb
"I just wanted to say again how much both Johan and I were impressed with GPAs arrangements for the Monaco Grand Prix. Everything worked to perfection on travel logistics, excellent choice of hotel with hair pin curve view and superb viewing from the balcony. I had high expectations but you and GPA exceeded them. I will certainly be recommending you to all my friends with an interest in F1 racing."Mr Amethier
Had such a great time in Monaco with you I did wonder how you'd manage to beat that....but you managed it with an amazing time in Singapore. The track walk, the pit lane visit and best of all, that amazing view! Loved the delicious food and whilst not a clubber myself, young Paul had a blast at the GPA table on the 75th floor - thanks Kenny, we'll see you again.Steve & Paul
"The balcony, view, catering and service were all top class, and my guests and I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days with GPA; I'm sure that F1 Racing Magazine will be looking to continue this relationship in future years, and I would have no hesitation in recommending GPA to anyone looking to get a real taste of what the Monaco Grand Prix is all about!"Mr Lewis (F1 Racing Magazine)
"Didn't know if I was doing the right thing booking this but for sure this has been the best experience I've had at any Grand Prix - I had tears in my eyes as the cars passed by at Loews Hairpin. I've been to so many sporting events but I have to say that your organisation is significantly better than anything I've experienced, and so friendly too - I will be back!"Mr & Mrs Stoller
Hey Kenny - Elaine and I wanted to email to let you know we were SO impressed with everything you organised for the Monaco Grand Prix - remind me again how we ended up at the McLaren team party? I know it was at Coulthard's hotel but that seems beyond even you! You really should consider doing this professionally, I've never had so much fun ...... you're like that shampoo that Schumacher uses, really worth it...Mr & Mrs Rotor
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Considering how the quest for exotic spice fueled exploration around the world in the 15th century it is no wonder that our favorite holiday flavors herald from around the world. From Southwest India to Southeast Asia we find cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and mace.
On a special night at Signature HealthCare of Spencer County, four unique residents and two dedicated employees were honored for their achievements and dedication.
Plaques honoring "Hometown Heroes" were presented last Thursday to Mildred Browning, 85, of Shelby County; Lera Welsh, 92, a native of Jeffersontown; Margaret Dickerson, 98, who was born in Mount Washington and Vernon King, 94, originally from Knoxville, Tenn.
Christmas play at Spencer Christian
Spencer Christian Church's elementary Christmas play will be Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.
The play is entitled, "Camel Lot." Refreshments will be served following the show.
All are welcome.
For more information, call 477-9617.
Grace Chapel to host revival starting Wednesday
Grace Chapel will host a revival Dec. 8, 9, 11, 12.
The evening services will be held 7 p.m. and the Sunday service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
No matter what you celebrate during the month of December it likely involves some sort of gift giving. Manufacturers have made certain that our options are unlimited when it comes to giving to the gardener, but some gifts are more useful then others! Don't waste your money on the cute but useless or the useful but cheap. Consider, instead, some of these items that are favorites among my serious gardening friends.
Cartoonist Ed Gamble takes a look at the recent WikiLeaks drama.
The Spencer County High School basketball team opened the season with two wins last week in two very different types of games. Last Tuesday, the Bears pulled away from the Bearcats of Kentucky Country Day to claim a 69-49 victory on the road. Friday night, the boys needed some last second heroics to pull out a 53-50 win over Whitefield Academy.
The Bears tipped off the season against a senior-laden KCD team that featured five players over 6-5.
Most people love Christmas. They love the bows and the boxes, they love the getting and giving of gifts. Some people love the idea of the "Christmas Spirit," when joy and goodwill invade our hearts. Then there are people who love those Christmas movies, you know the ones where hard hearts melt, the sad find happiness again, and little puppies find homes.
Monroe's Garage celebrated its opening at 307 Railroad St. in Taylorsville with members of the community recently. Those attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony were (from left) Annette King, executive director of the Taylorsville-Spencer County Economic Development Authority; Beverly Bentley-Ingram, City Commissioner; Mark Waldridge, Monroe's; Mike Monroe, co-owner of Monroe's Garage; Paul Monroe, co-owner of Monroe's Garage, Doug Williams, Chamber of Commerce Treasurer/County Treasurer; and Phyllis Williams, Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member.
Joker Phillips demonstrated last week, how to make a fair and just decision for a college student-athlete with dispatch. Did the NCAA cops notice Kentucky's football coach's justice? Swiftly and move on.
For Enes Kanter, justice delayed is justice denied. The NCAA's dawdle and dance-around is contrary to its call on Auburn's Cam Newton.
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Venezuela is known throughout the world for its beauty queens. The country's national identity is rooted in its success in international beauty pageants and the physical allure of its women. In order to meet stringent beauty standards, however, women—those who can afford it—often turn to plastic surgery as a way to enhance not only their appearance but their self-esteem.
Alexandra Hidalgo was born and raised in Venezuela, and during her regular visits back home she has grown more and more aware of the increasing use of plastic surgery, especially breast implants. In this, her first documentary, Hidalgo attempts to understand this phenomenon by interviewing 14 middle-class Venezuelan women and men about their views on the subject, allowing Venezuelans themselves to question and explore their perceptions of plastic surgery.


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I am completely smitten with these acorn candles. What a brilliant idea! I can just imagine them floating around in little glass bowl center pieces at a winter party. They are so easy and inexpensive to make. Start collecting all those acorns scattered on the ground and put them to use. You can find the full tutorial and another creative acorn tutorial after the jump…
I can't get over how small and adorable these acorn candles are. If these candles have stolen your heart, check out this tutorial on how to make felt acorns by using real acorn tops.
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