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New airline routes launched (18 – 24 September 2012)
Allegiant Air's Phoenix-Mesa to Ogden
- Allegiant Air, the US ultra-low cost carrier, added the state of Utah to its network on 20 September when the airline launched flights from Phoenix-Mesa, AZ (AZA) to Ogden, UT (OGD). The airport, located only 50 kilometres north of Salt Lake City and therefore functioning as a secondary airport for Utah's capital, will now be connected twice-weekly with the airport serving Arizona's golf and sunshine resorts. This is the only scheduled commercial service at Ogden Airport.
British Airways' London City to Aberdeen
- British Airways, through its BA CityFlyer subsidiary operating out of London City (LCY) – the base analysed this week, launched a new domestic route to Scotland on 23 September. The oil city of Aberdeen (ABZ) is now served 16 times weekly – thrice-daily on weekdays and once on Sundays – with the airline's 76-seat E-170 aircraft. Mainline British Airways already serves Aberdeen with 84 flights a week from London Heathrow, while indirect competition in the London area comes from Flybe's and easyJet's Gatwick flights (19 and 13 weekly, respectively) and easyJet's 11 flights a week from Luton. Luke Hayhoe, BA CityFlyer's commercial manager, said: "Our direct flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow to London City are extremely popular with Scottish customers who want to want fly straight to the heart of the City, for both business or leisure. We are delighted to be adding flights from Aberdeen linking Europe's oil capital with the UK's financial and business hub."
The rest of this week's new routes
- Air One, Alitalia's low-cost subsidiary, continues expanding out of Milan Malpensa (MXP) into new markets after entering the Ukrainian market last week. On 18 September, the airline launched a twice-weekly operation to Belgrade (BEG), the capital of Serbia, in direct competition with Jat Airways' four flights a week. The only other Italian airport to be connected with Belgrade is Rome Fiumicino.
- Frontier Airlines continued expanding its network out of Colorado Springs, CO (COS) on 18 September, launching its second Californian route from the airport after its service to Los Angeles. The airline now serves San Diego, CA (SAN) with three flights a week, using its 138-seat A319 aircraft. In mid-November, frequencies will increase to four times weekly. Frontier already serves San Diego 26 times a week from its main base in Denver. Daniel Shurz, Frontier's SVP commercial, commented: "Colorado Springs in an important part of Frontier's network and we are pleased to provide southern Coloradans with their only nonstop access to sunny San Diego."
- Monarch, the British leisure airline, launched three routes to Munich (MUC) in Germany on 21 September. The airline now serves the Bavarian airport from Birmingham (BHX), Manchester (MAN) and London Luton (LTN) using A321 aircraft. Initially, each of the routes is operated twice-weekly, but frequencies are set to increase to four times weekly at the start of the winter scheduling season. Two of the three routes face direct competition, while the London Luton route only faces indirect competition at other London Airports. Lufthansa serves Birmingham with 19 weekly flights, while there are three airlines competing on the Manchester route; Lufthansa with 20 flights a week, and easyJet and Singapore Airlines with each six weekly flights. The new routes notably launch in time for Oktoberfest, as well as the upcoming skiing season.
- Red Wings Airlines continued growing its network out of its Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) base on 24 September, launching five weekly flights between the Russian capital airport and Chelyabinsk (CEK) located just east of the Ural Mountains. The route, which is operated on weekdays with 210-seat Tu-204 aircraft, competes with Kuban Airlines' four weekly flights. Chelyabinsk becomes Red Wings' fifth scheduled destination from Moscow Vnukovo, after the airline only went from being a charter operator to scheduled carrier in June this year.
- Rotana Jet launched the United Arab Emirates' second domestic route on 19 September. The airline now flies between the country capital Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Fujairah (FJR), the Emirate on the Gulf of Oman. Flights operate twice-daily with 50-seat ERJ145 aircraft. The only other domestic service in the country is also to Abu Dhabi; from Ras Al Khaimah with RAK Airways.
- Scoot, Singapore Airlines' low-cost subsidiary, continued expanding its network out of Singapore (SIN) on 18 September. The airline now serves Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) three times weekly with its 402-seat 777-200s. The flights increase to daily at the start of the winter scheduling season when they also will begin to continue onwards to Tokyo Narita. The Singapore-Taipei route is already highly competitive with six other airlines already operating. Singapore Airlines, China Airlines and Jetstar Asia operate twice-daily, while Tiger Airways, TransAsia and EVA Air each fly the route once a day.
- SpiceJet, the airline analysed this week, launched its second route to Sri Lanka's capital Colombo (CMB) on 20 September. The Indian low-cost airline now flies daily from Madurai (IXM) in southern India, merely 350 kilometres away, using its 78-seat Q400 aircraft. Colombo was SpiceJet's first international destination in September 2010 and the new route is now the airline's sixth international service. The only other destination outside of India to be served with more than one SpiceJet route is Dubai, which the airline serves from both Delhi and Mumbai.
- Spirit Airlines launched an intra-state route from its Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) base, connecting Texas' two biggest airports with low-cost flights by beginning to operate twice-daily flights to Houston Intercontinental, TX (IAH) on 20 September. The route, which is operated with the airline's 145-seat A319 aircraft, competes with United's 57 and American Airlines' 47 flights a week. "We know that Houstonians have been hungry for low fares and we are thrilled to be here to satisfy that need," said Texas native and Spirit's Chief Marketing Office Barry Biffle. "We are committed to saving our customers money on travel by offering them the lowest fares, and we look forward to giving our new customers from Houston the opportunity to take advantage of the ultra low fares that the rest of our growing customer base has come to know and love."
- Twin Jet, the French regional carrier, launched a new domestic route from Marseille (MRS) on the Mediterranean coast on 18 September. Using its Beechcraft 1900D aircraft, the airline now flies twice a week to Limoges (LIM) in west-central France.
- VIM Airlines expanded its network to Tajikistan on 20 September when the Russian airline connected Sochi (AER) on the Russian Black Sea coast with Dushanbe (DYU), Tajikistan's capital. The airline already serves Khujand, Tajikistan's second-largest city, from Sochi. The new route is operated once a week with 757 aircraft, competing with Don Avia's twice-weekly and Tajik Air's weekly flights.


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Dick Morris Drops Bombshell: Says Bill Clinton Forced to Keep Janet Reno as AG After Threat She Would "Tell the Truth About Waco" if Dropped - Video 4/19/10
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Here is video of former Clinton political strategist Dick Morris telling Sean Hannity last night that Bill Clinton was "forced" to keep Janet Reno as Attorney General because Reno threatened to "tell the truth about Waco" if he dropped her.
Morris said this was the first time he had ever revealed this information. He did so in the context of Bill Clinton's attacks this week on conservative talk radio as a factor that contributed to the Oklahoma City bombing. Morris pointed out that the more direct link can be drawn to anger at the U.S. Government, led by Reno and Clinton, over their handling of the Branch Davidian standoff in Waco, Texas in 1993 - two years to the day before the Oklahoma City bombing.
Morris said he did not know what Reno threatened to reveal if Clinton dropped her as Attorney General.

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I've been playing Halo 2 for the PC and I absolutly love it. As I said before, I've never played it. The best thing about this game is the multiplayer. Review to come.
I haven't said anything about the new features coming to the site because I have thought of some different ideas. When I announce them I hope that you like them. I was delayed recently two weeks due to a glitch in the server. I am finally back to designing the new site.
I've said that I have had some personal issues lately and I wanted to be honest and tell you what my main issue is. For the first time in my life, I am going through some depression but the great thing is I am finally getting over it. This is the main reason that I haven't been updating that often and keeping them short. I wont go into it, I just want you to bare with me.
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Hi Mark, this is Kristy from John C Fremont Days. I've been practicing with the fire bow and drill I got from you yesterday, I made probably 12 practice coals last night and today, and lit 3 fires to show off my new skill! You were right about it clicking, I made the last coal in less than a minute. I'm really looking forward to the primitive skills group you were talking about starting, and I may even be able to teach a thing or two about edible wild plants.
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The climb to the Col des Aravis is strenuous but pleasant and the view of the Mont Blanc Massif from the pass is magnificent. To do a circuit, go over the Col de la Croix-Fry and the Col des Marais to Saint-Ferréol, and then follow the greenway to Ugine.
A lovely little road overlooking the gorge takes you into the heart of the Val d'Arly and to the charming village-resorts of Crest-Voland and Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe.
1249 Points – Another demanding climb that features in the top 20 Challenges. After the resort of Crest-Voland, the route tackles the steep switchbacks below the Col des Saisies. The magnificent panorama from the summit takes in the whole of the northern Alps and Mont Blanc.
Are you interested in exploring the various places of interest and secret views of our villages without expending too much energy? Have a go on one of our battery-assisted touring bikes, an eco-friendly mode of transport which is accessible to all.
Discover a different side of Val d'Arly...culture and cycling combine during this family-friendly itinerary that explores the treasures of Val d'Arly Mont-Blanc. Electric touring bikes offer an added bonus, sure to make this an unforgettable experience.
890 Points – After an initial section high above the Arly Gorge, the road through the resort of Crest Voland provides great views of the Aravis Mountains. The resort of Les Saisies hosted the cross-country skiing events at the 1992 Olympics.


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Spring 2015 Ready-to-WearHood By Air
Editor's note: This season the Hood by Air collection will be presented in three parts. Each is reviewed separately below.
Part 1, New York, September 7, 2014
Best to address the elephant in the room. What was up with those Plexi stockade chokers at today's Hood by Air show? Given the recent events in Ferguson, Mo., it was hard not to read a political critique into these accessories, which manacled several models' hands up by their heads. Hard, but not impossible, because if you know HBA honcho Shayne Oliver even a little, you know he's more interested in self-expression as a means of challenging norms than he is in conventional forms of protest. Institutional oppression isn't his thing. So it wasn't a total surprise that Oliver pointed to the chokers in his show—and the gussied-up crutches—as part of a commentary on the breakdown of machismo. A key theme of this show, he explained, was an interrogation of what it means to be a man. Hence the deconstructed blazers and fatigues, the riff on the three-piece suit, the very on-trend and very appealing reinterpretations of traditional shirting, for both girls and boys. And for people who refuse to identify with any one particular gender. This was a Hood by Air show, after all.


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FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Grace Thorne makes a point of keeping her Wednesday afternoons open.
Those afternoons are for going to the market.
"The food is good. It's good-quality produce," Thorne said as she looked into her brown paper bag of apples, peppers, lettuce and broccoli.
The 69-year-old Frederick resident is a regular visitor to Produce in a SNAP, a program from the Baltimore-based Hungry Harvest to bring reduced-cost produce to markets with geographic or financial barriers to healthful food.
"I'm a senior on a limited income, and it supplements what I buy at the grocery stores," Thorne said.
The weekly markets hosted by the YMCA of Frederick County staff and volunteers sell fruits and vegetables that farmers or retailers cannot sell because of blemishes. People at the market can get the produce for about half the cost of grocery store prices, according to Hungry Harvest's website.
For $7, people at Wednesday's market got a basket of lettuce, broccoli, peppers, potatoes, pears and apples. For a few dollars more they could add avocados, blueberries or cauliflower. Patrons of the market can pay with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefits Transfer money. Nearly 6,000 county households receive SNAP benefits, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Stacy Carroll, Hungry Harvest director of partnerships, said the organization has expanded to about 30 markets along the East Coast. While Hungry Harvest previously targeted its markets to areas considered "food deserts" where there is little access to healthful food, the organization now looks at a number of factors, she said.
"Just because there might be a grocery store doesn't mean that the healthy food is accessible," Carroll said.
More than 15,400 people in Frederick County are considered food insecure, meaning they lack access or the financial ability to purchase healthy food, according to Feeding America.
The low prices and the ability to swap out some foods for others keeps Thorne coming back, she said. Thorne also brings friends to the market.
"It's a win-win for me," she said.
Molly Spence said she learned about the market on Facebook. Her family of four, which includes two young children, eats a lot of produce, which can get expensive, she said. They like to go to farmers markets and grow their own food, but their options are limited in the colder months.
"I just think it's a great thing that they're offering and I hope it sticks around," the 41-year-old Frederick resident said.
The Produce in a SNAP markets were previously held at Lucas Village when Hungry Harvest's local partner was the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick. The partnership with the YMCA began in January.
Around 100 people come the market every week, said Leia Wood, YMCA director of arts and humanities.
The market is open every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the YMCA's teaching kitchen in the Bernard W. Brown Community Center, 629 N. Market St.
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Messiaen 2015 | Bach and Pärt | Musical, and other, studies | Istanbul, Thomas Hardy and cafés
Olivier Messiaen wrote his piano masterpiece Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus (Twenty Contemplations of the Infant Jesus) in 1944, surrounded by war in occupied Paris, yet the music is suffused with themes of love, colour, passion, silence and faith. 'Between Heaven and the Clouds: Messiaen 2015' was a year-long series of events setting Vingt Regards alongside words and images, including specially commissioned poetry and paintings, in order to explore these universal themes and Messiaen's rich variety of inspiration.
– Commission of twenty poems by award-winning British poet Michael Symmons Roberts responding to the twenty movements of Vingt Regards.
– Commission of a Suite of paintings by British artist Sophie Hacker in response to the ideas and theology of Vingt Regards.
– Commission of one poem by former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, inspired by Messiaen the man, his music and his faith.
A variety of events took place around the UK, including concerts, exhibitions, readings, a study day at King's College London and a theological discussion at Westminster Abbey. For more information please visit www.messiaen2015.com.
My latest project is still in its infancy. It will explore the ways in which two musical lines interweave and interact, responding to and changing one another. The foundation of the project is music by J.S. Bach (his Two-Part Inventions, where the hands echo and answer one another) and Arvo Pärt (his tintinnabuli music, where the focus is on the intervallic relationship between two lines). Future plans for this project include a recording, a collaboration with an artist to create a light installation, and a study of how the brain responds to the different types of music. Please check back soon for more details.
When I was young I used to listen to my mother giving piano lessons, and wanted to learn too – I began playing as soon as I was big enough to climb onto the piano stool, aged 3. I learnt to communicate through music early on by thinking about something which meant a lot to me; I particularly remember one of these 'stories' which centered around the loss of a teddy bear which I loved! During my seven years at Chethams School of Music I discovered, among other things, the joys of chamber music. It's so important in the solitary career of a pianist to rehearse deeply with others and to meet different and inspiring approaches to music.
In October 2006 I arrived at Clare College, Cambridge, where I studied Theology, and traveled regularly to London for piano lessons with Hamish Milne at the Royal Academy of Music. People are often surprised to hear that I didn't choose to study at Music College, but for me the three years of my degree were a wonderful time of musical growth and challenge. I believe that, while many hours of practice are of course essential to a career as a performer, other intellectual input is incredibly important to one's development as a musician. I feel very lucky to have been able to learn more about the world and the way people think, especially since religion and belief are so central to creativity and identity, and therefore also to music.
I particularly enjoyed writing my third year dissertation, which was about sacred sound in Hinduism. I looked at the possibility of achieving union with the divine through music-making, with special reference to sexual energy in the Indian traditions of goddess worship. I went on to study as a postgraduate at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama but am still fascinated by theology and philosophy and absorb books whenever possible. I particularly enjoy the theological dimension of Messiaen's music and have spent time studying his great piano works Vingt Regards and Visions de l'Amen.
During time off, I like to people-watch in a café (preferably somewhere sunny) with a newspaper and a strong coffee. So far, my favourite locations for people-watching / coffee-drinking have probably been Istanbul, New York, Mumbai and Faro. I love to read, especially novels by Hardy, but the best entertainment is watching the tail-chasing, climbing and other excitable antics of the newest member of the household, Lara the Bengal kitten.
I have recently set up a series of events called Cafe Muse, taking place in venues around the UK and inspired by the artistic coffee-house culture of Paris. By presenting performances in the more laid-back setting of bars, cafés and restaurants, I hope to attract an audience who might not otherwise attend a concert and show that this wonderful music is still a vibrant and relevant art-form. The musicians chat about the works and their context, as well as any related poetry, art or literature, and there are breaks throughout the evening in which to order some food or another coffee and to socialise. Currently recruiting more venues – please get in touch if you know somewhere suitable.


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God blessed us with another amazing day in Haiti. We started off by eating a yummy Haitian breakfast. Then we went to an orphanage where we played soccer with the children and some girls on our team got their hair done by the sweetest Haitian girls who love to play with our hair. We spent a lot of time hanging out with them. They were so full of life and it's so amazing to see how God used the team to brighten the lives of those orphans.
We visited the metal market on our way home to see where and how many artisans make their living. This place was absolutely stunning. The men showed a tremendous amount of passion toward their metal creations. The team had a great time looking in the shops and buying neat things to bring home.
This has been an amazing week and we can't wait to see what else God has in store for us!


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Hear the word "Da," and like most people, you probably associate it with the Russian word for "yes."
But for the Irish, it's an old-fashioned nickname for "Daddy" or "Papa," which explains why playwright Hugh Leonard chose it as the title of his 1978 Tony Award winning comedy "Da."
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Meadville Community Theatre is mounting a production that opens Friday night with veteran actor Phil Shafer as the main character's adoptive father, the self-sacrificing but irascible Da.
"Phil first played the role in 1990 in a Mercyhurst College production I actually got to see," said Audrey Schweitzer, who'll make her MCT directorial debut with the play's three-weekend run.
"In 1993, he reprised the role at the Academy Theatre in a production he also directed. So you might say he's very familiar with the show."
Schweitzer also got to see the 1988 film adaptation starring Martin Sheen as Charlie, a film she describes as being faithful to the playwright's script. Incidentally, the playwright can be seen in the film in a cameo role as one of the pallbearers carrying the casket of Charlie's father.
"Da's" plot line centers on Charlie, a successful dramatist who returns to his native Ireland from London to attend his father's funeral. As he's closing down his father's modest cottage, he experiences flashbacks that focus on his life and some of the people he's known, including his younger self.
"The script lists the play as a comedy, but what I tell people is that it's not a roll-in-the-aisle laugh-athon," said Schweitzer. "Although 'Da' has quite a few chuckles, it also has its more serious moments, so it's really difficult to classify."
To help evoke an Emerald Isle ambience, Schweitzer said she's trying to get an Irish accent from some of the actors and promises authentic Irish music before the curtain goes up and at intermission.
More of the mood is set by the stage setting which she designed. It shows the inside of the cottage and other areas suggested by Charlie's imagination.
Besides Shafer, a retired drama professor from Allegheny College, the cast of eight includes Jim Hollerman, a math instructor at Allegheny College, as Charlie, and Cathy Gorman of Meadville as Charlie's mother.
As for her previous theater experience, Schweitzer helped direct some of the plays at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania along with her husband, Robert, who taught in the university's theater department.
"Because 'Da' ties in so nicely with St. Patrick's Day and all things Irish, I suggested that MCT stage it this time of year," said Schweitzer.
She hopes it'll help establish the proper mood for Wednesday and for the annual wearing of the green.


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Andre Iguodala's NY Fashion Week Style
Due to the looming NBA lockout players seem to have extra time on their hands. Basketball player Andre Iguodala attended the Simon Spurr Spring 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. He wore eyeglasses, a navy sports coat layered over a cardigan, striped tie, checkered shirt, denim jeans, Gucci leather stripe loafers (seen below in dark brown $460), and carried a brown leather rucksack backpack. See more pics below


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LAPORTE, Colo. (CBS4) – Rivers are on the rise across Colorado as temperatures soar.
A flood advisory is in effect in Grand and Routt counties. One man near Parshall has already put sandbags up to protect his ranch from the Colorado River. In Steamboat Springs, the Yampa River has spilled out of its banks and flooded a hotel parking lot. The Elk River northwest of Steamboat is also flooding some ranchland.
Homeowners are working now to prevent problems later along the Poudre and Big Thompson rivers. CBS4 found some homeowners in Laporte who want to be ready, even though they don't know how high the water will actually rise.
Joni Suther and her neighbors were filling sandbags and building water walls around their homes in Laporte.
"We're just doing the best we can, going as high as we think is realistic," Suther said.
The snowpack is more than three times the average in the South Platte River Basin, which the Poudre River in part of.
"We know if it's really nice and clear and no clouds up there, then we know we have full sun on the snowpack," Laporte resident Gloria Williams said.
"These snowpacks are off the chart. My gut tells me that we're going into somewhat uncharted waters; that we're just going to have to play it by ear," said Erik Nilsson, Larimer County Emergency Manager.
Nilsson says he'll have people monitoring the rivers.
"This isn't a flash flood. To a great extent we'll see this coming. We'll see the river rising slowly. We'll be able to start mapping out problem areas as they come," Nilsson said.
Residents have already moved some belongings out of their basements and first floors.
"My pictures are already down in Loveland at my mother's house," Suther said.
But they haven't given up hope of stopping the water. There are still bags to fill and the Poudre River is still in its banks.
Wednesday evening there is a meeting planned in Laporte for residents to get more information about what they might expect from the river and how to protect their property. That meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at Cache la Poudre Elementary School, named after the river that's on the rise.
There is a lot of snow still to come down. The South Platte River Basin is now at 323 percent of average. That's because the snowmelt is running about a month later than usual.


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A Record Year for Pro Bono in D.C.
By Kathy Lugo
August 10, 2017
The 2016 D.C. Bar Pro Bono Initiative Report, which reveals the state of law firm pro bono in the District of Columbia, is now available. In 2016, 59 D.C.-area law firms participated in the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Initiative by tracking and reporting their pro bono progress to the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center.
Highlights of the 2016 report include:
852,286 hours were dedicated to pro bono in 2016—the highest total number of pro bono hours contributed since 2013
8,874 attorneys participated in pro bono in 2016— more attorneys than in any other year since the Pro Bono Initiative began in 2001
On average, lawyers in the responding firms devoted 78 hours to pro bono matters, equating to an average of 4.4% of their billable hours
81% of the responding firms' attorneys participated in pro bono
68% of all reported pro bono work was devoted to persons of limited means or organizations serving them
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So here we go :)
I ordered it on periplus on 9th July at 1 am, lol. I needed to do that since it needs a month if you order on periplus, so faster is better. Now you know how nerd I am. Already finished this and here is my review :)
Yes, this book haul is about romance contemporary novels. Tell me if you don't become obsess with that genre after reading Stephanie Perkins book because I totally do. So, another Next Door entered my shopping chart XD There's no summer in Indonesia, it's hot all the time and rainy in all of sudden, so I'm not gonna say the cover is a perfect scene for summer, but yes it is beautiful! It also has a cute spine and will look good in bookshelf. But I don't have bookshelf, lol.
This book is about trip. I like a book that explores some places, like Unerathly with gorgeous Jackson Hole or Anna the French Kiss. And A&RED (let it be like that) has it! I'm really excited to explore new places with A&RED and get excited with the trip, via google....yes, I don't have money to go that far.
I'm curious with the photos, that's the first reason why I bought this xD And there's a duck lamp on the book trailer!
This is Indonesia edition and I'm regretting it, why I bought this. BECAUSE NOW I'M CRAZY OVER IT AND I WANT TO ORDER SAPPHIRE BLUE HARDCOVER AND THEY WON'T MATCH EACH OTHER (۳˚Д˚)۳
I also bought this in Indonesia edition, but it has the same cover like english one. I just bought it because I didn't find the book I was looking for. Hope it'll be good! :)
My mood was loosened after finishing Anna and The French Kiss. I needed more time and effort to start another book. And I picked up Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margareth Stohl. Wrong choice! I was struggling to finish this book, I needed fast paced book and I picked BC the giant and slow paced book (۳˚Д˚)۳
No, I haven't finished it, I'm still on page 303.
I chose Pivot Point by Kasie West while I read BC. Because so many struggle I went with BC, I finished Pivot Point in 3 days. I love it so many many much! Review link below :D
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After that I read Reboot by Amy Tintera. I like it, really looking for the 2nd book!
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At the end of month I finished The Distance Between Us by Kasie West which is super cute ヽ(*´▽`)ノ
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July was felt like Kasie West month XD


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Every Minute of Movement Counts
New study shows that brief increments of exercise can boost overall health
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Just move: It's a message that longevity researchers have been preaching for years. But a new study suggests that every minute of exercise counts, even it it is one minute at a time.
Walk the halls, march in place or use the stairs — it's simply important to move to help reduce your risk of disease and death, concludes the study published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Researchers from the National Cancer Institute tracked 4,840 people ages 40 and older (average age 55) over seven years to test the validity of long-held guidelines for physical activity in the U.S. — 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week for adults, in increments of 10 minutes or more.
The first result of their research was expected. The more activity, the lower the risk for mortality. But the second discovery was more notable, says Pedro F. Saint-Maurice, a cancer epidemiologist at the National Cancer Institute and one of the study authors. "If you get to your daily target [of 30 minutes] for the day, it doesn't matter how you get there," he notes. "The key message is every minute counts."
Saint-Maurice says confusion about the guidelines' required 10-minute increments came from equating improved fitness levels to improved health. "We have learned along the way that you can get health benefits, but you don't have to improve fitness," he says.
It's good news for those who are inactive or who can't sustain a full 10-minute interval. Shorter spurts of exercise can add up to the recommended 30 minutes, five or more days a week. "Moderate intensity is usually a brisk walk," explains Saint-Maurice. But you can also accomplish this through an "activity like marching in place, any short walk to do errands or using the stairs instead of the elevator."
Saint-Maurice is optimistic that the study will have a "high impact" on future changes to the federal physical-activity guidelines and for the way physicians advise their patients to approach exercise. But for now, his advice: "Take every minute you can to be active."
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Touch of sweet straw, grass, and citrus and stone fruits on the nose; mirrored on the palate, with lovely lemon and lime. A hint of sugar and then clean acid cutting through. Fruit stays on the finish. Maturing nicely. Easily another two to three years. Martinborough, New Zealand 18/20 [tasted 14-08-2010]
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Ah, wedding bells. I can hear them in the air, can't you? And this isn't just because I happen to live down the street from a church or two. No, now is when brides all across the country start torturing their friends and loved ones with the perfect shade and fit of chartreuse for you to glide oh-so-gracefully down the aisle in as a prelude to the biggest performance of their lives (did I stutter?) And of course you can always wear these visions of style again. (Right.)
Anyway, I really should be thanking my lucky stars that I don't have to purchase a $200 chiffon get-up this year, a rare exception in the span of my 20s. It seems like every year for the past four years or so I've been throwing down stacks on bridesmaid dresses and most of their accessories. I just don't get it. The classic Christian ceremony of matrimony is less than forgiving of the fashion-conscious gal, let alone if she happens to steer clear of the feminine way of dressing.
May I suggest a few alternatives? If we have to throw on the dress and heels for the day (thanks for the slippers for the reception BTW, maid of honor), why not just let us pick the dress? Better yet, pick a dress we can actually wear again. In all seriousness, it's just not necessary to go the tired route of the bridal boutique. If I'm going to throw down a few hundred for a garment, it better be couture. Everyone is honored to be asked to stand by their best friends or relatives on their big day but seriously — Nordstrom can order just as many of the same type of dress without all the gaudy decor choking your bridal party while they wait to be fitted. In a battle between Nanette Lapore and David's Bridal, N.L. would take the trophy. Trust me, it'll look so much more tasteful.
For our more androgynous and butch counterparts, how about just really dropping the B.S. and letting them feel comfortable. They'll look great, I promise, because confidence and being comfortable are the very spine of being stylish. You love them as they are, so let them wear a button-up that coordinates with the colors of the rest of the girls in skirts. No one will faint, and Grandma will tell them they look dashing.
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Irish Festival returns to North Haven Fairgrounds this weekend
NORTH HAVEN >> It's a festival too big for just its namesake nationality. The Irish Festival returns to the North Haven Fairgrounds at 300 Washington Ave. Saturday and Sunday.
Sponsored by the Irish American Community Center, it is the longest-running Irish Festival in New England and, according to organizers, the United States.
Top entertainment Saturday includes The Coracles, Jeff Conlan & Ameracelt, Liz McNicholl, and the well-known Noel Henry Showband from Boston at 6:30 p.m. followed by Billy Eagan & The Rising at 8:30. Sunday's featured musical group will be the country band Truck Stop Troubadors from 3 to 5 p.m. followed by The Alehounds at 5.
This year the Feis (pronounced "Fesh") is celebrating 51 years of "Riverdance"-like competition on Sunday. There's also a dart tournament, an Irish shopping village, food and drink. Gaelic football games will take place both days. A schedule can be seen at ctirishfestival.com.
Festival gates open at noon and close at 11 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday's events will start with a Catholic Mass at 8:30 a.m. in the main tent. The Festival ends at 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 each day and admission for children 16 and under is free, as is parking for all.


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Thursday, January 7, 2010
New Year's...Goal
7 comments:
- Allison said...
I saw this KAL and thought it looked pretty cool. I think what most got my attention was the gradience dyed yarn. Good luck!
- January 7, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- crochetgurl said...
You should try Ishbel one day. I'm on my 3rd one, and ended up buying more yarn yesterday to make more. :-D
- January 7, 2010 at 9:18 AM
- sophanne said...
"That way lies madness." Yippee!
You joined a KAL- I joined SocksThatRock- darn these internets causing us to interact with more knitters.
- January 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- Fibra Artysta said...
Could you do the knit along without the beads? I'm not so much about beads in knitting. I think its beautiful but I think if I ever owned some knitting with beads in it I'd constantly want to pick them out once it was completed.
- January 7, 2010 at 4:28 PM
- Haley said...
sounds lovely! i'm sure you will do a great job. i just did beads for the first time and it was easier than i expected--a little fiddly, but not hard.
- January 7, 2010 at 4:57 PM
- Steph B said...
Brave woman. Brave knitter.
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- Jessica said...
That KAL sounds amazing and completely terrifying to me. I'll watch you from the wall at the prom. Can't wait to see your swatch!
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Meanwhile, Luis produced a couple of new concept images for two creatures that will be featured in a later portion of the game, the Buopoth and Web-footed Wamp. The Buopoth will be located in Kiran and the banks of Oukranos, while the Wamps will be found in various graveyards throughout the Dreamlands. These characters have not been assigned behaviors or move sets yet, but we wanted you all to get a chance to check them out.
Buopoth concept art by Luis Merlo
Web-footed Wamp by Luis Merlo
In further news, Sara has been working on a few narrative panels that will likely be incorporated into level 1-2. As you can see below, this section of the game will trace the end of "The Statement of Randolph Carter", albeit with a few modifications to the narrative, such as the incorporation of a stray cat and the ghoul threat to give the game more of a sense of tension.
Concept Art by Sara Bardi
I've emphasized this before on the site, but we're planning on having a good variety of cats featured in the game, many of which can be traced to Ulthar in the Dreamlands, as featured in Lovecraft's story, "The Cats of Ulthar". To this end Sara has come up with a few select designs for the cats, one of which, the cat in the center on the very bottom of the image, is the stray cat Warren and Carter encounter at the very beginning of level 1-1. This stray cat is recruitable and can be brought into the player's party under certain conditions.
Cat concept art by Sara Bardi
That's it for this week but be sure to keep your eyes on this space for further updates, hopefully fairly soon. Mateo recently recorded themes for the pause menu and victories in the side battle view that we hope to port into the game in the next build. Thank you for your interest in our project!


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Though there are some Maxi Dresses that can be worn with nice stiletto or high heels if you are short and want to get some height.
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With the new year a month away, the Stillwater Fire Department (SFD) encourages residents who live outside corporate city limits to renew or apply for the 2018 Rural Fire Service Contract.
The contract ensures the response fee per fire incident on a contracted property is capped at $2,000. Properties that are not contracted with the fire department have no limit on a maximum charge for emergency response.
"It is conceivable that properties that are not a member of the contract program could see bills that exceed $4,000 to $5,000 for fire service," Fire Chief Tom Bradley said.
The contract fee for renewals and new applicants is $100 and covers the calendar year. There is a one-time notarization of applications for new applicants. All residents renewing their applications must file a new application for 2018, also.
The rates for the contract and fire service have not changed since they were implemented six years ago.
Participating in the program is not required and is a decision that is strictly up to the property owner. Chief Bradley said he feels residents should take advantage of this opportunity because it ensures contract holders a set range for fire service fees should a fire take place.
He also said that all contract fees are used to help provide services for residents.
"Any money collected is earmarked and used to purchase equipment like tools for rescue and other fire equipment," Chief Bradley explained.
Chief Bradley said the SFD does not bill for good intent alarms and determines when to require fees based on whether firefighters provide services.
The contract begins on Jan. 1, 2018, and runs through Dec. 31, 2018. SFD offers this contract to property owners who live outside city limits and are within the SFD response area. If you are unsure if your property resides in our response area please contact our office and we can assist in determining which fire department response area the property is within.
Residents can apply for the contract at any time. The $100 fee will not be prorated and will cover that resident's property for the remainder of 2018.
For applications and more information about the Rural Fire Service Contract, contact Stillwater Fire Administration at 405.742.8308 or go to http://stillwater.org/page/


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Emacs has a large set of commands to internally handle code indentation, but never occurred to me until recently that they could be helpful to simply re-align the clutter of html tags that you can see from the output of a source view.
I went on defining something basic like this little elisp function to quickly help with the general re-alignment of code.
(defun my-tidy () "Automatically re-indents code" (interactive) (execute-kbd-macro (read-kbd-macro "C-u -999 M-x indent-region RET C-x C-x M-x indent-region"))) (global-set-key (kbd "C-M-*") 'my-tidy)
Now that was fine but still insufficient. Say, what about the embedded css or javascript that normally goes along inside a web page?
I didn't like the way emacs (in its default mode, of course) gets css code re-aligned, plus I actually do have specific requirements which demand the ability to reformat the css style sheets declaration and rules when editing a web document. As I use firefox with its web-developer plug-in, in order to save screen real state I leave the narrowest possible window at my left, therefore it is inconvenient to have css stuff deeply indented to the right (wanted just one space from left margin), additionally, rules needed to be broken up nicely as well (avoiding long chains like #div a.rule1, #div b.rule2, #div c.rule 3 for example).
This screen-shot might show better why the formatting of css code matters so much in my work setup.
So playing a bit more with the idea, I went on crafting some good old sed and awk one-liners for reformatting all what could be found embedded inside <style> tags. The formidable shell-command-on-region in emacs allows such things. You will note that the regexp ain't look pretty, it's sort of long (I might make another post explaining how it breaks up), and also has the dreaded leaning toothpick syndrome! cause emacs lisp needs characters to be double escaped.
In short, all what I wanted is wrapped up below exactly as it now goes inside my emacs init :
(defun select-css-code () "Select region contained by <style></style> tags. Simply highliths what is between those tags for embedded css content" (interactive) (save-excursion) (let(p1 p2) (goto-char (point-min)) (search-forward "<style ") (backward-char 7) (setq p1 (point)) (search-forward "</style>") (setq p2(point)) (goto-char p1) (push-mark p2) (setq mark-active t))) (defun select-javascript-code () "Select region contained by <script></script> tags. Simply highliths what is between those tags for embedded javascript content" (interactive) (save-excursion) (let(p1 p2) (goto-char (point-min)) (search-forward "<script ") (backward-char 8) (setq p1 (point)) (search-forward "</script>") (setq p2(point)) (goto-char p1) (push-mark p2) (setq mark-active t))) (defun re-indent-web-page-code () "Re-indents html code including its embedded javascript and css. The css code gets indented diferently (through some awk and sed one-liners) to ease the editing of styles with Firefox using a window of its Web-Developer plug-in." (interactive) (progn (mark-whole-buffer) (indent-rigidly (region-beginning)(region-end) -999) (indent-region (region-beginning) (region-end)) (select-javascript-code) (javascript-mode) (indent-rigidly (region-beginning)(region-end) -999) (indent-region (region-beginning) (region-end)) (html-mode) (select-css-code) (setq command "awk '/{/ {gsub(/,/,\",\\n\")} {print }' | sed -ne '1h;1!H;${;g;s#{\\([^\\n]\\)#{\\n\\1#g;p}' | sed -ne '1h;1!H;${;g;s#;}#;\\n}#g;p}' | sed -ne '1h;1!H;${;g;s#;\\([^\\n]\\)#;\\n\\1#g;p}' | sed -e 's#^[ \\t]*\\(.*\\)$#\\1#g' | awk '!/{|}|^ *#/&&!/^\\// {$0 = \" \"$0} {print }' | awk NF | sed -e 's#\}$#}\\n#g' | sed -ne '1h;1!H;${;g;s#,\\n#,#g;p}' | awk '/{/ {gsub(/,/,\",\\n\")} {print }' | sed -e 's#^[ \\t]*\\(.*\\),$#\\1,#g'" ) (shell-command-on-region (mark)(point) command t t)))
UPDATE: note that instead of a macro call
(read-kbd-macro "M-x indent-region"))
I'm using this straight forward lisp expression
(indent-region (region-beginning) (region-end))
The function is almost there, I still need to address a couple of things:
What if we have many [style or javascript] sections intermingled in our html?
One way to address that would be to successively grab the content, send it to other place using the acummulating-text function of emacs like 'append-to-buffer ( http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/emacs/Accumulating-Text.html), then, we can switch to that second buffer, treat the code there and simply get it back to the original document.
Also noted that the css code doesn't get indented if the javascript tags aren't found, so I'll revise the logic to allow it regardless of whether javascript code exist or not.


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NOTE: Because of the Theme tie, we allowed everyone to pick either Theme. Using both was optional. To keep things simple, there will still only be one Theme category. Every category in Ludum Dare voting is an opinion, so you're welcome to rate them as you see fit. But we encourage you to be fair in your scores to people that chose only one Theme, and not both.
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Gaia Vineby Soron - Jam Entry
=== Description ===
You are the Gaia Vine, an alien being capable of spreading life to new lands.
You've drifted down to a new, barren island, and wish to spread shrubbery and trees across the land. Make your way from one shore, to the other!
=== Gameplay ===
Right-click (or any key) to throw seeds, which grow trees and rarely bushes.
Left-click to swing on trees. Note: click just _past_ the target.
The distance you throw seeds depends on whether you're swinging, stationary, or moving through the air.
Only two seeds can be thrown at a time - time your tosses strategically!
When you reach the far end of the island, a few stats will be shown. Have fun swinging around and planting seeds until then!
=== Stats ===
NUMBER OF TREES: How many trees you've planted
MAX SPEED: Maximum player velocity, in pixels per second (lag-adjusted)
MAX HEIGHT: How high you've reached relative to the bottom of the ocean, in pixels
FURTHEST FLIGHT: The maximum distance you've traveled without colliding with the ground, in pixels
We chose "Growing" as the primary theme, and limited ourselves to 2 mouse buttons (and mouse position) in order to have "Two Button Controls" as as secondary theme.
Ethan "Soron" Kaminski: core programming
Billy Fluid: art, music, sound
James Peng: additional programming
Downloads and Links
Nice work, the tree graphics are excellent and the physics was enjoyable.
Really enjoyed the swinging, and loved some of the obstacles to get past. The seeds grew really fast which was cool. Nice original idea!
interesting game, i like the spider man swing thing.
nice work. I like that you incorporated both themes.
Game played well. Interesting concept. Not sure how to "win", but fun to play anyway.
i like the mechanic and the whole idea
but sometimes its hard to click to the plant, overall nice game
+1 Artwork
+1 Idea
But it needs some polishing for the gameplay. I enjoey it . Good job
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The History of Broadview Missionary Baptist Church
July 4, Broadview Missionary Baptist Chapel, began, as a Southern Baptist Mission, sponsored by Northwest Baptist Church. Rev. Otis Anderson served as the first pastor of this mission which was housed in the property of Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association, located at 2001 South 15th Avenue, Broadview, IL.
January 31, Reverend Otis Anderson resigned his position as pastor. On the first Sunday of May, Reverend Clarence W. Hopson accepted the call to become the Pastor of Broadview Missionary Baptist Chapel. At that time there were about 40 members that consisted mostly of children. The Church was constituted in June. The small church forged ahead experiencing tremendous growth spiritually and numerically.
Having experienced record growth, the Church purchased the property at 2001 South 15th Avenue. God blessed and the Church continued to experience record growth spiritually, numerically and financially.
It became apparent that steps needed to be taken to enlarge our current facility; membership had reached approximately 300. The building was completely remodeled, taking advantage of all possible space, but we also began to explore options.
March 30, with a membership of 400, we moved into our second location, at 2111 South 17th Avenue, Broadview, IL. In just a few years the membership exceeded 2000. Again, plans were under way to explore our options. Meanwhile, we instituted a second morning service.
November 13, after much prayer, research and years of legal challenges, we moved into our current facilities, at 2100 South 25th Avenue, with approximately 90,000 square feet of space for administration, classrooms and a sancturay that seats 2500.
2001 South 15th Avenue
April 27, after 35 years of service, Pastor Hopson announced his retirement effective May 27, 2007.
October 27, Rev. Marvin G. Parker is elected Pastor of Broadview Baptist Church.
May 27, the baton is passed to Pastor-elect, Marvin G. Parker, who continues to build on the foundation laid by Pastor Emeritus Hopson.


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The Whale's Tale...
Once upon a time a friendly whale decided to vacation on Shelter Island. If you follow the 18 holes of the mini golf course you will be taking the same fun journey that led this friendly whale to our beautiful island.
While on this exciting journey our friendly whale made some really good friends and saw some trully beautiful sights. From lighthouses and ship's anchors, to dolphins, penguins, turtles, and even a mermaid! Every sighting resulted in a fun adventure he would like you to share.
While sharing the adventure with him, our friendly whale would like you to enjoy his favorite ice creams and his two favorite pastimes, golf and video games.
We hope you have as much fun on your Shelter Island vacation as our friendly whale had on his!
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DEAR ABBY: I am a 20-year-old, single college student. I live on my own and work two jobs in order to make ends meet. I recently told my dad I want to move back home, because working two jobs and going to school is wearing me out -- not to mention reflecting badly on my grades. My dad is very excited at the prospect.
The reason I moved out was my stepmother. I can't stand her. She is very controlling, and we have never gotten along. I have tried to make peace with her since I left, but she is still the same. She tells me what time I should be home at night when I go out with my friends!
Abby, at this point I am used to being on my own and not having to account to anyone for my time. How am I going to make this drastic change? -- TROUBLED IN TENNESSEE
DEAR T. in T.: By gritting your teeth and recognizing that there's no free lunch. Instead of paying rent for a roof over your head, you will be sacrificing some of your freedom. Once you accept that this is an exchange -- and that it will help you achieve a goal -- you'll adapt. However, if you can't accept the terms, I advise you to stay where you are, because moving back will only cause aggravation for all concerned.
P.S. Your stepmother's insistence on a curfew may have to do with not wanting to be worried about you until all hours nor be awakened in the middle of the night.
DEAR ABBY: My parents watched two of my younger children last week while my husband and I took our older children on vacation. Today, while helping my 5-year-old daughter visit a Barbie Web site, I discovered someone had used my computer to extensively visit a pornographic Web site.
We have three computers, and my father had access only to this one. Our other computers were unaffected. I know these Web sites were not on my computer when we left. Our family has always joked with my dad about the amount of time he spends on computers, but we assumed it was for work.
Should I tell my parents what I found? I'm disgusted that Dad would use my computer this way and that my children were exposed to pictures of naked women. The bottom line is I do not want this material in my house, nor do I want someone around my kids who engages in this behavior. Please advise. -- NOT IN MY HOUSE
DEAR NOT: Tell your parents what you found and let your father know that you feel he betrayed your trust. To ensure that it doesn't happen again, either install parental control software on your computers or discuss it with your Internet service provider so access to these sites can be blocked. Once that's done, I see no reason to keep your children from a loving grandfather as long as he views his adult material in his own home, in private.
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Is there a proper way to put something like "No gifts, please" on the announcements? -- WANTS TO DO THE RIGHT THING IN RENO
DEAR WANTS: Wedding announcements carry no obligation regarding gifts -- and no reference should be made to gifts when sharing your happy news. If you are contacted and asked about gifts, that is the time to verbally state that no gifts are necessary or expected.
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Welcome to Pucci Performing Arts Centre (PPAC)
Pucci Performing Arts Centre (PPAC) is committed to providing high-quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We provide a safe and child-centered environment to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing teachers.
We believe that dance training encourages young people to develop a positive self-image as they increase awareness of their physical being. Along with improving coordination skills and developing muscular awareness, dance classes give children the freedom to express themselves through movement.
The highest educational standards are expected from all Pucci Performing Arts Centre (PPAC) faculty members and they are lifelong learners who continue to educate themselves through certification programs, teacher-training schools, conferences, and other learning opportunities.
This handbook will serve as your guide to Pucci Performing Arts Centre and its philosophy of dance education. As a condition of enrollment at Pucci Performing Arts Centre, students and their parents or guardians agree to abide by all the policies set forth by Pucci Performing Arts Centre, its director, faculty, and staff.
Pucci Performing Arts Centre reserves the right to terminate any student's enrollment at any time for misconduct or inappropriate actions by either the student or his or her parent(s).
We take our roles as a mentors and teachers in your child's life very seriously. Therefore, it is our objective to inspire a passion for the art of dance in every child who passes through our doors. And so in the process, we strive to set the right example and help your child (and you) create memories that will last a lifetime.
The faces of PPAC
PPAC runs through the hard work, passion and dedication of our amazing Faculty and Staff.
Kathy Pucci
Director & Owner
Kathy is also a producer of special events through Pucci Productions. As a child she trained in Buffalo, NY at the American Academy of Ballet. Kathy studied and performed in college and with the American Dance Festival at Duke University. She was a dancer-soloist with Ballet Hispanico of New York, Chautauqua Festival Ballet, L'Image de Ballet Jazz, Miami Momentum Modern Dance Company, and Buffalo Ballet Theatre. As lead dancer, dance captain, and adagio soloist at Les Violins in Miami, Florida, she received the ACCA Award for Best Female Soloist in a musical revue for her performance in Frankie Kein's "One of a Kind" by the Association of Critics and Commentaries of the Arts.
She has toured as a dancer-soloist throughout the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Europe with various dance companies and theatrical productions. Kathy has taught children and adults for over 25 years. She has worked as an adjudicator for dance and theater competitive events. She has been on the faculty at the University of Miami, Chautauqua Institution, and Broadway Dance Center. Kathy is a member of the Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey.
Bianca Paige Smith
Creative Consultant
Bianca Smith, from NJ, USA has been living in Ireland for the past four years, having completed her MA in Contemporary Dance Performance at the University of Limerick. She holds a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. She is primarily trained in traditional Irish dance with experience in hip-hop, lyrical and ballroom dance. Bianca was a dance tutor on the BA in Voice & Dance at the University of Limerick.
Most recently Bianca created a new duet work called Two Can Do, which premiered at the inaugural Limerick Fringe Festival in the spring of 2017. The work was awarded the Most Innovative Show. She has also received Arts Council Funding to train in Brussels to continue evolving the work. Two Can Do performed at Culture Night in Dance Limerick, Ireland, September 2017.
She participated in the Step Up Dance Project, a selective dance performance project for 5 dancers in Ireland whom are performing in an Irish Tour of an original work created by Award-Winning UK Choreographer Gary Clarke. Bianca works closely with Kathy, as a consultant on all things social media and digital marketing related. She helps to promote PPAC camps and services and makes sure that PPAC's online presence is in tip-top shape!
Barbara Levee
Project Manager
Barbara serves as a part of our PPAC family working mostly in the office and from home doing special projects. She also handles our billing and family accounts. From answering the telephone to selling tu-tu's and tights, she is there for you — even if you just need a hug or a smile!
Barbara has been with PPAC since its inception in September of 2012 and has been a driving force in the concept and mission of the school. She is an integral part of how the team functions, from managing operations and maintaining our class database. She is also always there to lend a helping hand whenever we need! Barbara has an extensive background in elementary education including pre-school and has served as a one on one aid to many children with special needs and autism.
PPAC has a very special place in Barbara's heart, and she is grateful to be a part of the team!
Renee Wright
PPAC Teacher
Renee began tumbling at the age of 10 years old and continues to do so today. She grew up playing the typical sports; softball, basketball, soccer, but in high school she became a dancer training in Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Acro where her Company Competition Team placed first in multiple competitions. Renee was a college cheerleader at Rowan University where she graduated from with B.A. in Elementary Education and Mathematics, as well as a Special Education certificate. Currently, she is a teacher in Jersey City teaching a Preschool Autistic class. Renee loves sharing her passion and knowledge of tumbling and cheerleading with the PPAC dancers!
Chris Livsey
PPAC Teacher
For over 20 years Christopher Livsey a NJ native, has been a performer/ teaching artist (acting, musical theatre, jazz/hip-hop, working throughout the tri-state area. From elementary through high school, he studied with Marie Thomas and the Children's Theatre Workshop/Peppermint Players. Then, continuing on to Montclair State University, he studied acting with Diane Holub and Susanne Trauth.
He's toured Europe in several productions, including playing Hud and serving as dance captain in Euro-tour of the musical Hair, directed by its creator James Rado. Returning from Europe, Christopher entered the scholarship program at Broadway Dance Center studying Ballet (Evie Lynn) , Latin/Jazz (Maria Torres), and Hip-Hop (Darrin Henson). He continued touring the US, working with award winning director/choreographer George Faison.
And later earning his Equity card in the NY Public Theater production of Radiant Baby. Featuring choreography by Hip-Hop dance-pioneer Fatima Robinson (Dreamgirls; film), with direction from its very own artistic director, the incomparable George C. Wolfe.(Angels in America, Lackawanna Blues). As an actor/performer Chris continues to work in theater film and TV. He can be seen as "Legba" in the upcoming film Rode. And most recently Christopher was invited to perform with Broadway Sings for Pride; Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical Hair!
Join the PPAC Family
If you're interested in learning more about what we do or have questions about classes or other services please do not hesitate to reach out to us!


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