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10 Best Places to Visit in the World
Visited New York City? Then you’ve already hit one of the top travel destinations in the world, according to US News & World Report. NYC sits at the No. 9 spot on its list, based on votes from editors and users, though it’s actually No. 6 on this list of top US vacation spots. Which spots do voters say are even better than the Big Apple? Here’s the top 10:
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10 Best Places to Visit in the US
Planning a vacation? US News & World Report has compiled a list of the top vacation spots in the US, based on thousands of votes. There’s something for everyone, from nature lovers to beachgoers. Here’s the top 10: 1. Grand Canyon 2. Maui 3. Yellowstone 4. Yosemite 5. San Francisco 6. New York City 7. Honolulu 8. Washington, DC 9. San Diego 10. Walt Disney World 4 ShopInRI
The three major cities in Santa Barbara County, two named in the metro area, and the other one, Lompoc, no longer in the name, offer a highly contrasting set of places to live. Coastal Santa Barbara is the center of the “California Riviera”—an area of mild climate, beautiful coastline, Mediterranean architecture, laid-back ambience, and affluence. The University of California at Santa Barbara, about 10 miles north, brings a college town element without dominating town life.
Waldorf Astoria Losing Up to 75% of Its Hotel Rooms
A classic New York City landmark is about to undergo a radical transformation. China’s Anbang Insurance Group plans to close the Waldorf Astoria hotel next spring for a $1 billion renovation lasting up to three years that will see roughly twothirds of its rooms converted into private apartments, reports the Wall Street Journal. The hotel will go from having 1,413 rooms to between 300 and 500 meaning many of the 1,500 Waldorf employees will find themselves without a job. Anbang, which bought the hotel for $1.95 billion in 2014, says it will pay more than $100 million in severance agreements, hundreds of which have already been signed. “We have not finalized any plans in terms of the scope, nature, and details of the renovation project or the
exact timing and duration of the hotel’s closure. We are currently developing conceptual plans and will share additional details once those plans are finalized,” an Anbang rep tells Reuters. Back in 2014, a hotel analyst predicted that converting the Waldorf Astoria to condos could raise $4 billion in sales. For now, there’s no word on how many condos will be created or what they might cost, but be warned: “A potential buyer needs more than money to qualify for our apartments,” Anbang’s chairman told a crowd.
Man Drives 10K Cans to Michigan, Faces Prison Time
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About three months ago, Brian Everidge was stopped for speeding just north of Detroit. He was behind the wheel of a Budget box truck whose contents could land him in prison for up to five years: more than 10,000 aluminum cans. The Guardian reports that just as Seinfeld’s Kramer and Newman once had the bright idea to drive recycled bottles and cans from New York to Michigan to cash in on the state’s higher bottle deposit, Everidge was allegedly making a Kentucky-to-Michigan run to do something similar. At 10 cents a pop, Everidge stood to get $1,000 in Michigan versus $0 in Kentucky, which has no bottle deposit; instead, he faces a $5,000 fine and prison time for the felony charge, which is specific to those attempting to return more than 10,000 cans, reports the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.
Officer Clifford Lyden, who stopped Everidge, testified that the Michigan man told him the cans were from Lexington, Ky; and that he didn’t pay the deposit on them. (The deposit cost is simply added to the price of the beverage when purchased.) But Everidge’s defense argues that because he was pulled over for speeding, he was merely attempting to attempt to return the bottles, and thus “caught too early,” with the charge of “beverage return of nonrefundable bottles” not actually applying. Livingston County District Judge Suzanne Geddis determined his case will go to trial. One Michigan law professor says Everidge is unlikely to do time given the $35,000 annual price tag to imprison someone. Michigan’s bottle bill mandates a refund higher than any other state.
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Famous TV Psychic Miss Cleo Dead at 53
If you have ever watched television in your life then chances are you have seen a Miss Cleo commercial. Famous TV psychic Miss Cleo died recently at age 53. She had been fighting colon cancer that spread to her liver and lungs, and was discharged last week from a hospital to a hospice care center. Miss Cleo, real name Youree Harris, was well known for her catchphrase “CALL ME NOW!” and her fake Jamaican accent (she was actually born in LA). She was surrounded by family and friends when she died, her rep says.
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“Did call 911 last March 17?” After anyou 87-year-old Sacramento mansaid passed pregnancy on Feb. 8, she thought a nap might cure it. But the 22-yeara sign posted at athe Hollywood intersecTwo Virginia teens are suddenly moreWomen’s than just out while mowing lawn Saturday, an EMT old later collapsed and was taken to Nebraska’s Methodist baseball teammates after a near-death experience went beyond thePlease call of duty, UPI retion.above “You and saved my life. call me.” Hospital, where doctors discovered she had brain hemorduring a practice Julysuffered 14, NBCa Washington reports. As the Kenthere Densley, explains The sign hadman’s beenson, placed by Leon, rhage that left her clinically brain dead. Doctors then turned their at-a ports. Steve Smith was running the bases when on Facebook, his dad was fine and didn’t go to a retired judge who suffered a massive throw from catcher inadvertently him the hospital one of lives the responding EMTs tention to Perez’s unborn son. For the the child to have any hope ofnailed survival, Larry the so Lobster another day, heart attack while driving that day. After under his left armpit, causing cardiac arrest. “His grabbed the mower and finished cutting the the pregnancy needed to be prolonged to an absolute minimum of 24 thankstold to a group of rescuers saved being somebody hadwho called heart stopped immediately," his father and coach lawn for him.that “I told him I would do that but he the 15-pound crustacean from ending weeks.told Perez’s puttoPerez, already mom 3-year-old ABCfamily News.agreed “Whento I got him he was stiff, like to hisabody was try911 and Densley performed CPR on him, insisted,” writes, adding that he the EMT Tim Smith, up on Florida diners’ plates, the Miami girl, on life support; a press release explains doctors were hoping to ing to breathe but his eyes were rolled back in his head.” Teammate Paul Dow started even put the lawnmower away when he was went on a mission to find and thank Herald reports. Even more astoundperforming CPR, a skill he had recently learned during lifeguard training. Dow tells done. Densley’s post, which has been shared make it to 32 weeks. But “there is nothing in the books about how to his as soon as he had Residents the Eastern Seaboard might start preparing, ing:rescuer Although out recovered, a lobster’s that along performing CPR on Smith “felt likewant I wastohaving a spiritual mentally conversation thousands of timesfiguring so far, includes a photo of NBC provide medical care in this situation,” says Dr. Todd Lovgren, one of the Los Angeles Times reports. After at least, for a more hurricane-heavy year than they’ve had recently. After three agegood is an inexact thedad, owner of go with him.” Twelve minutes after Dow started CPR, medics arrived and used a defithe deed. As forscience, Densley’s he did than 100 peopleseasons who contributed to Perez’s years the of below-normal hurricane in the Atlantic, 2016 iscare. shaping up to posting the sign and on doors, tomore restart Smith’s heart. the that acquired Larry es- out brillator to the restaurant hospital later andknocking everything checked be closer normal. There’s 70%days chance Atlantic hurricane season, wastounconscious for aa few but this wokeyear’s up July 17 feeling fine. Tim Smith the 71-year-old found who the Smith fine, and he “haspromised towomen let usgrowth mow timates, based on thetwo lobster’s which started June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, will feature 10 to 16 named credits Dow for since preventing son33 from suffering brain damage andborn probably saving lawn from now on,”the reports had seen him “totally out his of itson. and turnindicators, that crustacean is about Indeed, 1982,his only babies worldwide had been of women storms, thosea miracle,” with winds 39mph orDow faster. to NJ.com, were his life. “It’s he of tells saysAccording savethere his teammate. 110purple years old. Fish owner Joe Meling and Tin dying” and encouraged a on somatic support, andABC. none in the USGod sincehelped 1999,him NBC News reports. 11 named storms in 2015. Four to eight of this year’s named storms could turnlikely “There is no way in heck I did that by myself,” he tells Fox 5. Smith says he How an Email Sent tolobsters the luso tells ABC News the woman who had begun that CPR. With the When Perez’s condition took a dive 54 days later, on April 4, Angel into hurricanes. That’s still below the recent hurricane-heavy years of 2010 wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for Dow. “Before the accident, we were friends,”and he tells he buys from Person vendors top out to at Wrong Saved aable Life help of phone records, usually Leon was 2012, when there were 12 and 10 respectively. “The atmosphere is practically born C-section; he was 30 weeks and 3 days. The 2-pound, NBC.was “Now, we’reviaactually brothers.” 5 pounds. ASusie picture of Larry circulated out the red carpet” for “had hurricanes year,respiratory Reuters reports. La Niñaacontrack down Powell, the woman A New Jersey police chief didn’t let a littlehethingrolling12.6-ounce newborn somethis initial struggles,” doctor on social media, and a family reserved ditions in the Pacific Ocean tend to increase hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, owesbeing his life to. like thousands of miles away in a differsays. Butof Perez’s mother by said, “theglobal baby ocean is nowtemperatures on a feedinghave tubebeen and is himcountry for Tuesday night’s warmer ocean And Family Boytemperatures. Killed ent stop him fromdinner—until saving a life. aChiefas do using a nasal tomonths. breathe.However, But “he’sforecasting doing very growing group of Stern other of locals caught wind. record highs devise in recent thiswell. year’sHe’s hurricane Mitchell theand Verona PoliceReal Depart-setting “Someone saw me intervened, Gator: We’re Not Suing season has been particularly difficult. There’s a 45% chance of a close-to-normal estate lawyer Brooke Estren and friends and I’m very happy about it.” ment, saw an email from a Chinese student in and I wasinso$300 touched,” Leon says. season. there’s also athe 30% chance of an above-normal season and The parents ofBut Lane Graves, pitched to tobuy plusthe shipthe UK. According Foxhim, News, emailerhurricane a 25% chance of a below-normal season. “This is supposed to be an anonymous pingconcerned costs toanother send him to the Maine was Chinese student attend-toddler killed by an alligator at Virginia Ditches metropolis, where nobodyof connects.” ing theAquarium, Verona Academy FinebeArts in ItalyDisney World State where he’ll examlast month, will not built itVirginia up from nothing, and when Slim $8M Will Buy You an was to commit suicide. Rather Gov. Powell, a legal assistant who was on than her inedgoing and either housed permanently or justsue Civilthey War-Era Rule, Disney, announced in a died in 1983 of Alzheimer’s she married inform theinstudent he LAT had emailed the wrongstatement released to People. “MeTerry McAuliffe put to back the sea. way work, tells the that when Entire Nevada Town his son Ace and kept going. Lets Felons Vote Verona Police Department, Stern got to work. “I group wrapped Larry inwith a saltwasheThe tried to make eye contact the lissa and I are with broken,” Mattbar, Graves Five years after Ace’s death, also of AlComplete was not going to let someone who is sick the Civilcasino, War, convicted felter-soaked towel, packed him in a spe-or illsaid Since other driver at the intersection, she saw Kidwell is the town’s mayor of himself and his wife. “We zheimer’s, and 375 orhave so residents just go to the wayside,” Stern tells BuzzFeed. Heairstrip, Disney World has installed alligator warnons in Virginia been stripped cial shipping container, and mailed him and police chief; makes sure there’s that Leon was slumped in his seat and will solely be focused on the future adds, “I felt it was my responsibility.” The email ing signsshe since the accident occured. of theirhundred right to miles vote. That changed to Maine Wednesday. “If you’re going water in the tank every day, orders proA couple from San had been before Stern knew shesent had40 tominutes help. Following thesaw it, sohealth of our family ... We will forwhen Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed to live 110 years, you deserve to live and visions for the cafe, and does just about Francisco, where somedays it seems time was of the essence. ever struggle toorder comprehend whyvot- Lane Thomas Foundation,” which, 911 dispatcher’s instructions, she pulled restoring $8 executive million will just about the get everything else. But at 78 years old, it’s not be someone’s dinner,”for Estren tells thePolicelike an Unable to find a website the Verona per its website, is accepting donations this happened our sweet baby, him fromAnd the car and began performing ofto some 206,000 nonviotime to retire. “I’m selling it because I’m a rights dilapidated one-bedroom Herald. Larry may not em-you ing Department ineven Italy,though Stern tried the Italian that will contributed to tells “various Lane.” CPR, bystanders were gotcondo, lentthat andamount violent felons. They’ll not getting anybeyounger,” Kidwell of money can also bassy ineven New York. Itsome was closed. He finally be quite asthough ancient as Melluso guessed charitable organizations.” “It is our family addedon that they will CBS. “There’s no one to take my place, youable antoentire town. Nancy be serve a jury and hold yelling attoher not towhich touch him. When through Interpol, got inoftouch with thebuyThe he is (the executive director Maine’s An advocate calls it “the single most hope to that through the for foundation so I have start providing the fu- we selling the Nevada townapply “keep hisisspirit alive through the Italian state Less thanastwo-and-a-half elective offices. The order will they met for police. lunch,pegs she initially told him Kidwell Lobster Institute him probably significant action on disenfranchiseture of the community.” Cal-Nev-Ari is the she founded in 1951 with her first will be able to share with hours after the email was sent, Italian police were to “any felon who has completed any ment that we’ve ever seen others he didn’t need to do anything thank somewhere between 60 to 80 to years old), from a listed on BizBuySell.com, and there are husband, Slim. Cal-Nev-Ari lies inthe therestaurant suicidal student’s apartment. She had atlove LaneYork etched in our term of incarceration and complet- unimaginable owner got “choked up” her. Leon, however, supports a nonprofit governor,” per the New Times. already a handful of interested buyers. Vegas and tempted suicide just minutes earlier. The student80 miles ed anysouth periodofofLas supervised release, hearts,” the be statement continues. A rep contemplating allhospital, the put intodays sav- later,boasts Felons will able to register totest vote that helps the poor in effort the and Guatemalan One wants to build an automobile 375 or so residents, a hotel, was rushed to the a few probation or parole, for any and all for the Orlando resort said Disney andtothe Times sees that is ing of the lucky Herald notes. city Xela andlobster, Powell, who studied another wants open a marijuaStern got another email, the CBS New York reports.a general store, a casino, and even a track;immediately, felony convictions.” Previously, only as a boost for McAuliffe ally Hillary providing “ongoing support for “My whole life’s been about fish and It read, “Though we didn’t know each Spanish in the city, was delighted byother his be-few stop signs. “It may look bland na resort. But there’s one catch to the the nonviolent felons could have Clinton, givenwhere that most of the felwhich includes their seafood,” sale: family, The cemetery Acehonoring and Slim but it’s pretty cool,” saystheir fore, you didMelluso really help me“[Larry’s a lot,” therescuemail idea of sponsoring asays. child’s education in read.and boring, ons are African-American, and most rights restored, but they had to apers are] looking protect serve the “The lucky thing istothat I haveand a chance to writeone 12-year-old resident. Kidwell are buried andfor where NancyThere’s alreadyno hasoffirequest privacy.” her name. He now plans to host a No gathAfrican-Americans vote your democratic. ply to dofrom so after this letterintoa you and say thank wonder must remain. “When roots is got the land theserving federaltheir gov-sen-a plotcial species responsible way. Iyou. should be word, but many believe Disney The state GOP accused the involved in saving tencewhen and waiting period ofbut several Iering beginfortoeverybody enjoy everything around me. Life isernment are somewhere, where yougovernor want it wasanothing thinking like that.” funding thethat’s family’s foundation. of “political opportunism.” his life that morning. brilliant.” years. an old WWII airstrip. She and Slim to be,” she said.
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wORLD NEWS Aristotle’s Lost Tomb May Cops Get Creative to Capture HaveMafia Been Boss Discovered
2,400 mafia years boss afterinhis death, ANearly pizza loving Naples is archaeologists believe they’ve finally on his way to prison. Cops say 35-yearfound the tomb of Aristotle. old Roberto Manganiello wasResearcharrested ers made the discovery during a 20-year at his home by police officers disguised in the ancient Greek cityreports. of Stagira. asdig pizza deliverymen, AFP He Aristotle was born there in 384 BC, had been on the run since 2013 and was but he diedofinItaly’s a different city, dangerChalcis, listed as one 100 most about 50 miles north of Athens. Literous criminals for crimes that included an ary sources mention that Aristotle’s realleged 2004 double murder that started moved toMafia Stagira after his a mains feud inwere the Camorra clan. Police death, but his burial site has been a topsay he was running a drug and extortion ic of debate for many in racket from the home years. northThe of tomb Naples, Stagira believed to be the philosopher’s where he was arrested without incident is a opening 32-foot-tall dome a marble after the door to with the phony defloorboys. and views of the entire city. livery “The thing is, the archaeologist data is in fine accordance with historical Castaways Rescued sources,” archaeologist Konstantinos Sismanidis The tomb appears to Aftersaid. Spelling ‘Help’ have been built quickly and Three castaways might still belater stuckfanon a cied up. The structure was destroyed in remote, uninhabited Pacific island if they later years the Byzantines, hadn’t madebya sign. The sailors who were built saved a tower on top of it. Aristotle is seen after a US Navy plane spotted that they as “the first out genuine scientist in human had spelled “HELP” in palm fronds history,” studying Plato tuon Fanadik Island,under which liesand around toring Alexander the Great. And he’s 2,600 miles southwest of Honolulu, The believed be the author of more than men, whotoalso waved orange life jackets 200 works. to attract the plane’s attention, had been stranded for three days after their boat This Might thetoHeaviest capsized, forcingBe them swim all night to theBaby island.Girl Ever Born The men were foundisonlikely the the MicroneA baby born in India bigsian island just in twothe hours after and the Navy gest ever born country, she P-8 crew Misawa Air girl Baseever in born Japan could be the heaviest anywhere. The 19-year-old mother, joined the search, which was coordinated Nandini, gaveGuard birth to a girl by the Coast after the weighing men’s ves15 measuring 24.4 inches. sel pounds failed toand arrive at its destination. The Most babies in India weigh between 5 Coast Guard says it has carried out seven and 8 pounds and measure around 20 similar the missions the area last inches, BBC in reports. “It over is thethe bigtwo weeks alone. “The Coast Guard 14th gest baby in India, I can say,” says a covers official an areainofthe responsibility district health southern state Karnataka, wheresquare the baby wasof more ofthan 12.2 million miles born. Thesea, current official record land and an area almost twicefor thethe size heaviest baby born inConklin, India belongs a of Russia,” Jennifer searchtoand boy born last year at 14.77 pounds. The rescue mission coordinator at the Coast world record for the heaviest baby ever Guardbelongs Command born to anCenter ItalianHonolulu, boy born said in in a press release. 1955 at 22 pounds, 8 ounces.
Facebook, Microsoft to Run Mega-Cable UK Cheers Queen’s Historic 90th With Stamp, From Virginia to Spain Longer Pub Hours
Virginia Beach soon tethered Bilbao, Spain, thanks to what Queen Elizabeth II hasbebecome theto first British sovereign to reach her Comput90th birtherworld “an epicinshift A joint initiative day and iscalls celebrating a verythat royalwill way:change with a everything.” stamp. An official photo showing between Facebook, Microsoft, and an overseas four generations of royals, the queen and princes telecommunications Charles, William, andcompaGeorge, willthe be 4,100-mile-plus put on first-class stamps. Thesubsea queen cable took itwill easybeonthe herhighest-capacity birthday, relaxing ny, MAREA with family. She’ll one of 10,000 at a birthday picnic June (when cable to span the be Atlantic, with anattendees anticipated bandwidth of in 160 terabits her birthday is ceremonially marked), when pubs will be open for an extra two of data a second. That’s roughly “16 million times the bandwidth of your hours. Internet Prince William shared kind noting she’scontributed been a “strong influhome connection.” The words, two tech giants to female the design ence” who helped him through the death of his mother. He also recalls getting into of MAREA (Spanish for “tide,” Wired notes), while a subsidiary of Spain’s trouble as a kid and being on the receiving end of “the most almighty bollocking.” Telefonica will take charge of the operation of the cable and sell any unused
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Photgraphy By: Soozie Sundlun data space to other customers. The purpose: to speed up data movement on Krapf the cheap between Microsoft’s and Facebook’sJoseph global data hubs. “This marks an important new step in building the next-generation infrastructure of the Internet,” a Microsoft networkMichael director says in a company Belsito tech-blog post. The cable will run south of trans-Atlantic cable systems that end in the New York/New Jersey region. “Being physically separate from these other cables helps ensure more resilient and reliable connections,” the blog post reads. Both the BBC and Computerworld point out that Facebook and Microsoft will likely save money by setting up this cable themselves, rather than renting space from cables owned by telecommunications companies. Groundbreaking on the cable is expected to start in August with completion in October 2017.
This Is the World’s Oldest World’sinLongest, Message a Bottle
Deepest Tunnel Unveiled
It’s official: A year after retired German worker Marianne Winkler The postal 31-mile “Chunnel” connecting discovered a message in a bottle on the England to mainland Europe was no German island of Amrun, Guinness small engineering feat, but SwitzerWorldhas Records hasup confirmed it’s the land stepped the game. On world’s oldest at 108 years, four months, June 1, it began testing trains in the and 18 days. That deepest beats outtunnel the former world’s longest, and record holder by more than nine years. the $12 billion Gotthard Base TunGeorge Parker Bidder of the Marine nel cuts through solid rock as deep as Biological Association dropped 1,020 7,500 feet beneath the Alps and runs bottles off the coast of England beatween whopping 35.51906, miles long, reports 1904 and each containing NBC News. “It is an incredible project, a note promising that whoever found it awould huge be achievement,” says geotechnical awarded a shilling, reports the engineer Claire Smith, editor BritGuardian. Upon finding hers lastofApril, ain’s Ground Engineering magazine. Winkler spied a note inside: “Break the Allowing passenger to travel up bottle.” She tells the trains Plymouth Herald to twin (onefate, for her155mph, husbandthe tried to tunnels avoid that each direction) should reduce but they ultimately shattered thetravel vestimes between andpostcard, Milan from sel, removed theZurich enclosed and four-plus hours to instructions: 2.5, not to mention followed Bidder’s record reduce pollution it shifts from when and where as the bottle traffic was found and return the and cardmore to the in trucks to trains thanMBA doubles Plymouth. the hauling capacity on the region’s
north-south freight corridor to at least 44 million tons. The whole project, which now surpasses Japan’s 33.5-mile Seikan tunnel as the world’s longest, took 17 years to build and cost the equivalent of the 2012 London Olympics, as Swiss Info reports, as well as the lives of eight of the 2,600 workers. The giant boring There, the returned postcard left the machines themselves were as long as receptionist “somewhat confused,” rep four soccer fields. German ChancelGuy Baker tells the Independent, as Bidlor Angelaultimately Merkel, French der—who becamePresident president François Hollande, andinItalian PM of the MBA—had died 1954. OthMatteo Renzi will gather at a ritzy ers, however, recognized the message ceremony to inaugurate the new which route, from Bidder’s bottle experiment, which is set to open to passengers in allowed him to establish an east-to-west December. It isn’t until 2020, however, flow in the North Sea’s deep-sea current. that the full benefits be Baker saystunnel’s Bidder recorded a 55%will return realized when an opening at discovCeneri rate on the bottles, with many allows trains to who haulenjoyed tractor-trailers ered by fisherman the shilas tall as 13Winkler feet. Forreceived American ling reward. the comsame. parisons, houses enough “We foundthe an tunnel old shilling, I think we got it on to eBay,” says. of As84 forEmthe concrete spanBaker the height note, “it is one of the earliest of pire State buildings, and is examples roughly 20 atimes citizenlonger sciencethan project and will1.5-mile now go Boston’s on display somewhere.” “Tip” O’Neill Tunnel.
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from the early planning stages, and during each event. There are no size restrictions for parties. No matter how small or large the event, Ralph’s satisfies its customers and customizes their menus, as necessary. Ralph’s invites their guests to sit back, relax and leave the service to them. Whether booking your event at their location, or off-site, Ralph’s guarantees exceptional service at reasonable prices.
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Ralph’s Catering & Kitchen is a full service catering company and restaurant, serving and satisfying their customers in endless ways. Ralph’s restaurant is open to the public and their catering services are available for all of your special occasions. “We aim to please and satisfy our patrons, and we always put the customer first”, says owner Ralph DeFusco. “We offer high-end food that is very affordable.”
best of both worlds. Ralph’s offers delicious veal cutlets, chicken dishes and seafood specialties, along with many other choices. DeFusco’s recipes are primarily his own, his family’s and his friends’, giving each bite an authentic Italian taste.
Ralph DeFusco was born in Northern Italy, but he was raised in Rhode Island after moving here when he was two years old. For locals with a taste for Italian cuisine, that is the
Ralph’s Catering is more flexible and personal than your average catering provider. This small family business is always willing and able to work with each of their guests,
Located inside the Kelley-Gazzero VFW Post at 1418 Plainfield Street in Cranston, Ralph’s banquet facility can accommodate up to 250 people for events such as weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, bereavement events, or any other gathering that requires high-quality service from Ralph’s professional staff. Ralph’s has also opened up a second banquet facility location at the Santa Maria Di Prata Society on 31 Walnut Grove in Cranston. This location is able to accommodate up to 200 guests. Some of Ralph’s most popular offsite catering options include the Five Bridge Inn in Rehoboth, MA, The North Beach Club House in Narragansett, the Casino at Roger Williams Park in Providence, and Arrowhead Acres in Uxbridge, MA. Ralph’s is always willing to book events at alternate destinations, as well. In addition to high-end catering services, Ralph’s restaurant has lunch and dinner menu options available for every budget. Their extensive selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts is sure to please any guest. Ralph’s has been providing excellent service to Rhode Islanders for over 21 years. He has found success since moving in to his current location at the VFW.
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“I used to run a breakfast and lunch place, and an ice cream place, but I always wanted to get into banquet catering,” DeFusco said. “This place gave me that opportunity. Now, we do more banquets than anything else.” DeFusco has met the challenges of running a multifaceted operation; and his business has continued to grow and expand. Ralph’s plans on making 2016 its best year yet, with a simple, reliable strategy: customer satisfaction. “My business has grown through word of mouth,” DeFusco said. “And we have a lot of satisfied customers who have turned into repeat customers. We pride ourselves on that fact.” Ralph’s restaurant is open to the public Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 am - 8 pm, Fridays, 11 am- 10 pm, and Saturdays 11 am – 4 pm. The entrance to the restaurant is in the rear of the Kelley-Gazzero VFW Post. For more information on the restaurant or their catering services, including full detailed menus, visit www.ralphscatering.com or call 401-464-4440.
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Notes from the Cooker, Traveler, Master Gardener and Serious Sipper of Creative Cocktails
by Al Milukas
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Who says you’re only allowed to cook burgers on the grill ? This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy clams...and without the clam knife! I always use hardwood charcoal for this recipe.
The clams should be stored cold and dry until ready to use...not in water, not on ice. Place the clams in a bowl and cover with a wet dish towel in the fridge. To clean (purge) the clams, fill a large bowl with cold water, add sea salt and some cornmeal to it, and mix it around. Add the clams to this bowl and let them sit in this liquid for at least an hour. They will suck up the cornmeal and spit out sand and grit from the clams. After an hour, pour out the water/salt/meal/grit mix, and thoroughly wash the clams. Start your hardwood charcoal grill and divide it in half: coals on one side, no coals on the other. While the coals are heating up, take a disposable aluminum foil tray and place it on a burner on your stove over medium heat. Add the butter, olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic and salt, and stir to combine. Once the butter has melted and everything has blended, bring the tray over to the charcoal grill and place on the side of the grill without coals to keep the butter and herb mix warm.
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Once the coals are hot, place the clams directly on the grill. (Use tongs, unless you want to remove all of your knuckle hair.) When they start to open, carefully flip them over, trying not to lose any of the precious juices inside the clams. Cook them for as long as you like, from raw, to more thoroughly cooked. As each one reaches the desired doneness, place it in the aluminum tray, making sure it gets swished around in the butter and herb mix. When all of the clams have been cooked and are in the tray, serve on top of pasta...or simply eat with a fresh baguette. A glass of great white wine is also a must.
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Marinated Tomato Salad Chef Adam Baffoni
Every year, once winter melts away, I wait eagerly for August, when the best heirloom tomatoes reach their peak ripeness. In New England, local heirloom tomatoes are a fleeting commodity, showing up in August and fading away before the end of September; so when they are in season, I take advantage by preparing and eating them as often as possible. There is no better way to enjoy fresh, ripe heirloom tomatoes than raw, prepared as simply as possible to preserve their natural flavor. This recipe is one of my favorites, and I make it every year. There is no exact amount for any of the ingredients because the proportions depend solely on one’s own taste. The only thing that is crucial for this recipe is using the best and freshest ingredients you can find, and during this time of year, that is easy to do. Ingredients
Local heirloom tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces Narragansett Creamery fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite sized pieces White onion, sliced as thinly as possible Basil leaves, chopped into pieces Balsamic vinegar and olive oil, about twice as much oil as vinegar Salt and pepper Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a container, making sure there is enough vinegar and oil to completely coat all of the ingredients. Toss well to combine, and chill overnight, allowing the flavors to meld. Take out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Zucchini Frittata with Red and Yellow Cherry Tomatoes There’s nothing like a good frittata in the summertime; it’s a dish you can have in the morning, afternoon or evening, and is quite filling too. Zucchini is now locally in abundance, or if you prefer, summer squash would work just as well. Zucchini is a low calorie vegetable, high in potassium, and also contains moderate levels of B-complex vitamins. As for cherry tomatoes, they are also low in calories and high in vitamin A and vitamin C, among other beneficial properties. This recipe is very eye catching with its rich color combinations, and will be sure to please your guests when they get served a slice.
Ingredients: - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced thinly - 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil - 1 cup ricotta cheese - 5 eggs - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for the top of the frittata - 1/4 cup flour - 14-15 yellow and red cherry tomatoes, cut up in halves or quarters depending on the size - 1/4 cup to half a cup (depending on how much you like) of diced red onion.
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 9 inch round pie plate with a little more than ½ a Tablespoon of olive oil. Heat ½ Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. They should be slightly soft but still green. Set aside to cool. In a medium bowl whisk eggs. Then add ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, a little touch of salt and pepper, the flour and the minced parsley. Mix together thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate. Then sprinkle the asiago cheese on top of it and a little bit more parmesan too.
- 1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated - 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, minced salt, pepper to taste
Next take the same skillet used for the zucchini and add another ½ Tablespoon of olive oil. Heat up the oil and then add in your minced red onion and throw in the sliced cherry tomatoes and cook for a minute together. Place the cooked onion and cherry tomatoes in a strainer so the tomatoes liquids seep out, otherwise you will have a watery frittata. Now take your zucchini mixture in the prepared pie plate and arrange the cherry tomatoes and onions on top of the zucchini and cheese mixture. Sprinkle with some more parsley if you like.
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Place pie plate in preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes. Once done let the frittata cool a little before cutting a slice so it doesn’t fall apart. Enjoy!
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Champlin’s Seafood, Galilee By Patrick Burke
Champlin’s Seafood is part of the story of the distinctive Port of Galilee, and the story is on the walls and in the fare. It’s a place where you can smell the salt water, hear the Atlantic Ocean in its serenity or ire, and watch working draggers ply the wharves from the comfort of a cocktail, a plate of steamers, and a lobster roll. “Most everything here at Champlin’s – the food in the restaurant upstairs and the retail market downstairs – comes from boats out the back door,” owner Bob Mitchell said. “All your lobsters, all your fish, and shellfish.” Champlin’s has a wholesale dock where they unload day-boats and offshore vessels. Champlin’s Fish Market sells retail downstairs, and the upstairs Champlin’s Seafood Deck gives diners a panoramic scene of maritime life, a gastronomic tour of local seafood classics, and a visual history through memorabilia 46 ShopInRI
on the walls and bars. “It could be swimming in the morning and on your plate at night,” Mitchell said. “Sea bass, fluke, flounder, whiting, scup, squid. You can almost get any species that is around here. Anything that is indigenous to this port.”
A longtime South County resident, Mitchell bought Champlin’s in 1990 along with two partners, and he is very aware of the deep history. “It began as a shed for the Champlin family; they were fishermen,” Mitchell said. “It was a fisherman’s storage shed where they left their
equipment – their rubber boots, tools of the trade, and anything they needed to fix their boats.” Around the 1920s, the shack expanded into a retail and wholesale fish market, and in the late 1930s, owner Harry Champlin started selling clear chowder. The Hurricane of 1938 devastated Galilee and some speculated it wouldn’t be rebuilt. Even after 1954’s Hurricane Carol, the spirit of Galilee wouldn’t sink. “And the area grew,” Mitchell explained. “The store got popular; they put coolers in, and in the late ‘70s, they put a second floor on it and opened up a restaurant upstairs.” “It’s a draw,” Mitchell said of the views. “A lot of people sit out there. They are either having a drink, or drinking and eating; and they watch the fish being unloaded downstairs.” From quahoggers in the Salt Pond tidal flats, to deep-sea lobstermen, Galilee was built on the fisheries.
According to local lore, Nova Scotian fisherman Thomas Mann dubbed the growing hamlets on either side of the inlet ‘Galilee and Jerusalem’ in 1902 as his idyllic new home on the Narragansett shoreline produced Biblical allusions. The area took modern shape in the early 1900s when permanent breakwaters and jetties were constructed, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to Point Judith Pond through the breach way and creating the Point Judith Harbor of Refuge. Fishing shacks went up as ships docked overnight. Nowadays, the Block Island Ferry leaves from Galilee; there are charter vessels and large commercial fleets; fish processing and shipping plants alongside shops, homes, restaurants, bars and beaches. Lobster boats go out early, but they come back in the afternoon.” Approximately 250 people can sit in a combination of inside/outside dining with small and large booths and bar seating, with open vistas all around. The walls and bar are lined with maritime nostalgia – tidal maps, newspaper articles commemorating Hurricane Carol, and old photos of mariners, the building, Clippers and such. Dining is informal; you order at a window and wait until your number is called. Then carry your heaping tray to wherever you’d like to sit. At the bar, they have draft beers and cocktails, and specialize in Bloody Marys. The menu has everything from raw bar oysters to fried mollusks to steamed lobsters and clam bakes. They use cholesterol-free and trans-fat-free oils, and they use flounder or yellowtail for fish and chips. There are three types of chowders – original clear, white and red – to have with clam cakes, or there are fish taco appetizers, clams casino, stuffies and snail salad; buttered lobster salad sandwiches, fried whole belly soft-shell clams, and scallop and clam strip rolls. Downstairs, you can shop for steamers, swordfish or tuna steaks to take home. You can pick a lobster downstairs and have them cook it upstairs. “We’re one of the few places that offer whole fish, not cut,” Mitchell said. “Some people like to look at the eyes and the gills and make sure their fish is fresh. This is as fresh as it gets.” During the summer, Champlin’s is open from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, it’s open 11am-9pm. Check out Champlin’s Seafood at 256 Great Island Road in Narragansett, or online at champlins.com.
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RI FOOD FIGHTS Cools Down Summer’s Hottest Month with ALL of the Iced Coffee Third annual Iced Coffee Summer Celebration includes 18 of the state’s best cold brews
August is hot – but RI FOOD FIGHTS’ third annual Iced Coffee Summer Celebration (August 1-31) offers the chance to cool down with more than 20 of the best cold brews throughout the state. There’s nothing better than hitting the road in the Ocean State during the summer with an icy cool caffeine delivery system in the cup holder; and this event will help you fuel up no matter where you’re driving. In the process, you can help determine once and for all (or at least until next summer) whose java is the jam. Participants in the event purchase a “passport” containing coupons for one free iced coffee at each of the participating locations. Competitors come from all corners of the state, including The Shop (2015 champion), Coffee Exchange, Hudson Street Deli and Vanuatu Coffee Roasters in Providence; New Harvest Coffee Roasters and Borealis Coffee Roasters in Pawtucket; Java Madness and 48 ShopInRI
The 401 Café in South County; Coastal Roasters in the East Bay; and select Honey Dew Donuts locations. After fueling up and cooling down, participants will vote for their favorite online; the winner will be announced the first week of September. Java lovers are also asked to share their favorites on Facebook (facebook.com/RIFoodFights) and Twitter (@RIFoodFights) using the hash tag #BestIcedCoffeeRI. RI FOOD FIGHTS founder Jim Nellis was too hopped on caffeine to discuss the event for very long, but he did manage to issue the following jittery, twitching statement: “Rhode Islanders love their iced coffee – even in winter – and this is the easiest and best way to drink all of it. Summer is the perfect time to cool down with several of your favorites –perhaps all at once. This is a celebration of everything icy cool and caffeinated in the Ocean State.” He then added, “Did somebody say coffee? More coffee- let’s get more coffee,” before
spontaneously sprinting backwards up a rather steep hill. Passports are available now for only $20 at rifoodfights.ticketleap.com. See following page for full list of competitors.
ABOUT RI FOOD FIGHTS RI FOOD FIGHTS is the largest series of food competitions in Rhode Island. Annual events include the Great CUPCAKE Championship (March) and the Spectacular COOKIE Smackdown (December). There are also several “virtual events” in which coupon-based passports allow foodies to visit restaurants and shops around the state in search of the best coffee, burgers, pizza and more. Over the past five years, these events have showcased over 150 local food vendors, from wellknown institutions to boutique start-ups, and attracted over 15,000 attendees combined across both onsite and virtual events.
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A Rhode Island Success Story… How does a young, minority woman from a small community and a background of poverty and dysfunction achieve success? For Viola Davis, it happened because of her diligent work, her tenacity to thrive, and a persistent drive to overcome life’s obstacles and challenges. Actress Viola Davis was born on her grandmother’s farm, Singleton Plantation in St. Matthews, South Carolina. When she was two months old, her family moved to Central Falls, Rhode Island, where her father, Dan Davis, worked as a horse groomer and trainer. Her mother, Mary Alice, a maid and factory worker, was also a civil rights activist. Growing up in Central Falls, Davis and her family were the only African Americans. “It was difficult growing up in a small town where we were the only Blacks,” Davis said in an interview with www.ric.edu. However, the biggest problem for Davis as a child was poverty. “I love my family dearly and I am dedicated to and protective of them,” she continued in the interview, “but I came from a dysfunctional family. Poverty is a disease of the mind, and a disease of the spirit.” She found solace from this poverty with education. “My parents were not educated, but they believed in education,” Davis was quoted as saying on www.tv411.org. Therefore she attended Saturday classes and summer school and when not in a classroom, was tutored by her older sister. Barely a teenager, Davis had already decided on an acting career. “I wanted to express myself by being an actor. I felt the
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By Julia Romano need to,” she told www.ric.edu. Yet, she was afraid she would not be able to pursue this dream. “I always wanted to be an actor but I also wanted an education,” she told www.trioprograms.org. “I remember thinking that eventually I would have to give up one for the other because they definitely could not co-exist. From early childhood, the odds were against Viola Davis achieving her dreams of being a successful actress. Reared in a small town, Davis knew not only the sting of poverty but also of racism. “I felt that being an actor was a silly dream for a shy, poor, Black girl from Central Falls, Rhode Island,” she said in an interview with www.trioprograms. org . “Everyone I saw on television, in film or at the theatre did not look like me!” Fortunately, she found support in the Upward Bound Program and against those odds, learned to believe in herself. “Slowly but surely my world began to open up. My mind began to expand and suddenly I discovered there is nothing that the human spirit cannot conquer,” she told www.trioprograms.org. Davis attended and graduated from Central Falls High School in 1990 and went on to attend the prestigious Julliard School of Performing Arts in New York, NY, where she received a certificate in acting in 1994. Next, she returned to Rhode Island and attended Rhode Island College, where she received a bachelor of arts in theater in 1988.
AtAt Julliard, Davis honed notnot only herher Julliard, Davis honed only acting butbutalsoalsolearned actingskills, skills, learnedsome some hard lessons about thethe profession sheshe hard lessons about profession hadhadchosen. chosen. SheShetold toldwww.ric.edu www.ric.edu , “I, “I hadhad to to grow up up andand learn quickly grow learn quickly that people don’t always want thethe best that people don’t always want best forfor you. They areare notnot going to to sit sit andand you. They going watch youyou succeed.” continued, watch succeed.”SheShe continued, “Also, notnot everyone is going to to likelike youyou “Also, everyone is going butbut that’s okay. I also learned that hard that’s okay. I also learned that hard work pays off. Even if others don’t acwork pays off. Even if others don’t acknowledge it, you cancan acknowledge it.”it.” knowledge it, you acknowledge Her seeming cynicism belies thethe factfact Her seeming cynicism belies that Davis loves acting. In In fact, it isither that Davis loves acting. fact, is her love forfor thethe profession that allows herher love profession that allows to to endure thethe often callous reality of of it. it. endure often callous reality In In herher interview with www.ric.edu sheshe interview with www.ric.edu advised would-be actors, “Love your advised would-be actors, “Love your work. This business is political. It’sIt’s all all work. This business is political. about who hashas thethe best agent, or or who about who best agent, who hashas thethe best deal at Miramax. The only best deal at Miramax. The only thing youyou have to to relyrely on on is your love thing have is your love forfor thethe work.” love forfor acting work.”Davis’s Davis’s love acting hashas helped land many roles in in dozens helped land many roles dozens of of films andand television sitcoms. films television sitcoms. Davis Davismade madeherherscreen screendebut debutwith with a small role as a nurse in 1996’s The a small role as a nurse in 1996’s The Substance of of Fire (1996). Guest spots Substance Fire (1996). Guest spots followed followedin invarious variousTVTVshows showsandand films, andand in in 2000 sheshe won thethe rolerole of of films, 2000 won Nurse Lynnette Peeler in in City of of AnNurse Lynnette Peeler City Angelsgels (2000). 2001, Davis appeared (2000).In In 2001, Davis appeared on on Broadway in in thethe play, ‘King Hedley Broadway play, ‘King Hedley II’,II’, forfor which sheshe waswas awarded a Tony which awarded a Tony forfor Best Featured Actress in ainplay. SheShe Best Featured Actress a play. then went on on to to actact in many more supthen went in many more supporting roles and in 2914, Davis was porting roles and in 2914, Davis was
castcast as as Annalise Keating in in How to to arms stretched outout to me, over that line. Annalise Keating How arms stretched to me, over that line. Get Away with Murder. AmeriI can’t seem to to getget there no no how. I I Get Away with Murder.This This Ameri- ButBut I can’t seem there how. cancan drama television series premiered seem to to getget over that line.’ drama television series premiered can’t can’t seem over that line.’ on on ABC on on September 25,25, 2014. ABC September 2014. That waswas Harriet Tubman in the 1800s. That Harriet Tubman in the 1800s. In In How to to Get Away with Murder, let let meme telltell youyou something: How Get Away with Murder, And And something:TheThe Viola Davis stars as Professor Annalise thing that separates women of of Viola Davis stars as Professor Annalise only only thing that separates women Keating, a law professor at a prestigious color from anyone else is opportunity. Keating, a law professor at a prestigious color from anyone else is opportunity. Philadelphia university who, with fivefive YouYou cannot winwin an an Emmy forfor roles that Philadelphia university who, with cannot Emmy roles that of of herher students, becomes entwined in in areare simply notnot there. SoSo here’s to all thethe students, becomes entwined simply there. here’s to all a murder plot. brilliant, charisthethe awesome people that areare a murder plot.TheThe brilliant, charis- writers, writers, awesome people that matic andand seductive Professor Annalise Sherwood, Paul Lee, Peter Nowmatic seductive Professor Annalise Ben Ben Sherwood, Paul Lee, Peter NowKeating gets entangled with four lawlaw alk,alk, Shonda Rhimes, people who have Keating gets entangled with four Shonda Rhimes, people who have students from herher class. Little do do they what it means to be beautiful, students from class. Little they redefined redefined what it means to be beautiful, know that they willwill have to to apply what sexy, to be a leading woman, to be know that they have apply what to be to be sexy, to be a leading woman, to be they learned to to realreal life,life, in in thisthis masterthey learned master- black. black. ful,ful, sexy, suspense-driven thriller. sexy, suspense-driven thriller.AnAnnalise Keating is everything you hope to the Taraji P. Hensons, thethe Kerry nalise Keating is everything you hope And And to the Taraji P. Hensons, Kerry your criminal lawlaw professor willwill be be - - Washingtons, thethe Halle Berrys, thethe Ni-Niyour criminal professor Washingtons, Halle Berrys, brilliant, passionate, creative andand charBeharies, thethe Meagan Goods, to to brilliant, passionate, creative char- cole cole Beharies, Meagan Goods, ismatic. She’s alsoalso everything youyou don’t Union: Thank youyou forfor taking ismatic. She’s everything don’t Gabrielle Gabrielle Union: Thank taking expect glamorous, unpredictover that line. Thank youyou to the Teleexpect- sexy, - sexy, glamorous, unpredict- us us over that line. Thank to the Teleable andand dangerous. AsAs fearless in in thethe vision Academy. Thank you. able dangerous. fearless vision Academy. Thank you. courtroom as as sheshe is, is, in in thethe classroom, courtroom classroom, Annalise is a defense attorney over 6.66.6 million viewers perper epiAnnalise is a defense attorneywho who With With over million viewers epirepresents thethe most hardened, violent How to to Get Away with Murder represents most hardened, violent sode, sode, How Get Away with Murder criminals - people who’ve committed areare excited to to announce that criminals - people who’ve committed producers producers excited announce that everything from fraud to arson to murit will be back for Season 3! And it’s everything from fraud to arson to mur- it will be back for Season 3! And it’s derder - and she’ll do do almost anything to to quite Viola - and she’ll almost anything quiteobvious obviousthat thatbecause becauseof of Viola winwin their freedom. Davis, who against all all odds proved that their freedom. Davis, who against odds proved that sheshe waswas strong enough to to conquer herher strong enough conquer ForFor herher portrayal, Viola Davis hashas re-re- dreams despite herher meager beginnings, portrayal, Viola Davis dreams despite meager beginnings, ceived critical acclaim; sheshe became thethe is the prime reason forfor thethe show’s succeived critical acclaim; became is the prime reason show’s sucfirst African-American woman to to winwin cesscess andand continuation. first African-American woman continuation. an an Emmy Award forfor Outstanding Lead Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in ainDrama Series, alsoalso winning Actress a Drama Series, winning thethe SAG Award forfor Outstanding PerSAG Award Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series, and the formance in a Drama Series, and the Image Award forfor Outstanding Actress Image Award Outstanding Actress in in a Drama Series. Davis hashas received a Drama Series. 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Tips on How to Keep Your Hair Beautiful By Christine Gonsalves
THE QUALITY OF AIR IN YOUR HOME… The quality of air in your home is very important to your hair and skin. To improve the quality of air in your home, use a humidifier, if you can. This device can help to make the air in your home or apartment comfortable, while also Is your hair really charged, are and there restoring moisture to yourorhair only a few extremely nappy strands skin.
GRAY HAIR… It is not true that if you pluck out one gray hair, several will grow in its place. It is true however, that you could damage the hair’s root, cause an infection, or leave scarring if you pluck out gray hairs.
The Cure for Stressed Winter Hair that have been causing havoc.
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Now that the winter is over, it is definitely time for some extra hair care. Now, let’s see make you even It takes onlyifawe fewcan tricks to successfully more gorgeous than you already bring your stressed winter hair are! back from the cold season.
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• Always keep your hair care tools clean With every one degree temperature (well tip #1). drop, the sebaceous glands reduce their
sebum production by 10 % until they • Use shampoo orallbody soap to clean completely stop sebum production. There only one way to help stressed them eachisweek. winter hair. Pamper your hair and scalp with gentle products. • Keeping yourcare hairand carerich tools clean, will
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Does Exercise Cure STRESS?
By:Susan Gazerro blood stream, the heart rate quickens, blood pressure rises, and you breathe faster. Muscles tense in preparation for action, mental alertness increases, less blood is delivered to the skin, digestive tract, kidneys and liver. This happens because those organs are not needed as much during crises mode. Sugar, fats and cholesterol increase in the blood for energy. Are you seeing the picture of how and why we gain weight when we are stressed? Here are the most common systems of stress:
Physical Headache, fatigue, insomnia, muscle aches, rapid heart beat, chest pain, upset stomach, appetite loss, trembling, cold hands and feet sweating I don’t know if we can say that exercise “cures” stress, but we can definitely say it can control stress. What does that mean, “control stress”? Cortisol, which is the primary stress hormone, increases sugars (glucose) in the bloodstream, which is why we tend to gain weight when we are under stress. It has been scientifically proven that women, more so than men, tend to gain weight, especially in the lower body when they are stressed. Before I explain how to keep cortisol under control, let me try to explain what causes stress and what happens internally to our bodies when we are under stress. There are both external and internal events that trigger a stress response. In today’s world, externally could be a number of things. Today’s technology has everything right at our fingertips which can be good and bad. Yes, we are aware of things immediately, but it also leaves us no down time. We are always rushing to do the next thing.
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This can cause stress. Other outside factors could be anything from traffic, deadlines at the office, a confrontation with a family member, a friend, a store clerk, or even someone at work can cause us stress. Then there’s the internal stress which we bring on ourselves. This may be the most harmful type of stress. Examples of this exasperation stress are again, the overload of schedules, too much caffeine, the sleep we don’t get, etc. Everyone reacts differently to stress, but what takes place in our bodies is quite similar. Adrenaline, a well known stress hormone tends to result in the fight-or-flight response, providing strength and energy to either fight impending danger or escape it. This has been programmed into our bodies through evolution, back to the caveman days. Think about it, when a bigger guy, perhaps with a bigger club, threatened to take your food, you either fought him off or you made a run for it. When adrenaline is pumped into the
Emotional Depression, tension, anxiety, anger, frustration, worry, fear, irritability, and impatience
Mental Poor concentration, memory loss, indecisiveness, confusion, poor sense or humor
Behavioral Fidgeting, pacing, nail-biting, foot tapping, over eating, smoking, drinking, drug abuse How and why exercise helps control stress. When you exercise, a lot is going on chemically in the body. The euphoric feelings during and after exercise, as well as the muscle soreness that might come a day later, do not appear magically. Your body is made up of millions of chemical reactions, which result in different physical and mental feelings. Here are some of the top hormones and chemicals that are released when you work out.
Endorphins These chemicals are released by your pituitary gland, which is located in the base of your brain. Endorphins make you feel exhilarated and happy and block any feelings of pain; so you can power through any discomfort caused by exercising. That’s why people become addicted to strenuous forms of exercises and experience “runner’s high”.
Estrogen Estrogen determines whether carbs or fat fuel the body during an intense exercise session. Women tend to burn fat for fuel, while men tend to burn carbs, because women have higher estrogen levels. When women undergo menopause, they usually experience some weight gain because of lowered estrogen levels.
Dopamine Dopamine is a pleasure chemical. Studies have found that a brain with a dopamine receptor deficiency is more prone to weight gain, because eating quickly easily raises dopamine levels. Those with fewer receptors need more dopamine in the bloodstream (aka more food) to reach the same level of satisfaction as someone with a normal amount. This is even more reason to work out regularly. This helps to keep those dopamine levels up in order to keep from overeating and gaining weight.
Serotonin A chemical responsible for happiness, restful sleep, and a healthy appetite, serotonin levels will increase if you work out regularly. Serotonin works with endorphins to make working out a pleasurable activity. In addition, more serotonin means more energy and clearer thinking. These are just a few. There are also many “growth hormones” that are released during exercise that contribute to muscle growth, cell repair, etc. Bottom line, there are so many benefits to exercising. I have always preached, since becoming an instructor, exercise for the health benefits; the weight loss will be a fringe benefit. I find when people focus on the weight loss, exercising becomes a chore, however; if you exercise for the right reason, TO BE HEALTHY, the weight loss will be a fringe benefit. Keep Moving!
Helpful Quotes:
“It’s not the load that breaks you, it’s the way you carry it”. We all have stress; it’s how you let that stress define or not define you. You have control to refocus and think positive thoughts and positive outcomes regardless of what you are going through. Take Control!
“Tough times don’t last, tough people do”. This is so true. Tough times, don’t last. There are always ups & always downs. The tough person with the strong mind and positive attitude will make it through anything!
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As we move through our hectic lives, it is very easy to get rundown, overworked and exhausted. Consequently, our immune systems get overtaxed trying to keep up, and when that happens, anything from a simple cold, the flu, or a host of other illnesses can attack, causing us to break down and fall even further behind. Prominent physicians such as Dr. Mehmet Oz and many others have pro-
moted antioxidant supplements as a fantastic way to boost your immune systems and stay healthy and energized. The natural properties of the acai berry have long been known to provide great antioxidant levels, and 10 years ago, a local company has bottled those benefits for easy consumption. I spoke with Angelo Aiello of AcaiBerri beverages about his product and the ways in which you can benefit from just one ounce a day. Shop In RI: Tell us about what Acaiberri can do for you? Angelo: For years, people have been looking for a health drink that is great for you, and tastes great too. Our Acaiberri products have the highest anti-oxidant value per ounce of any drink and is delicious. Research has shown that daily use of just one ounce of Acaiberri promotes great immune health and can help to ward off colds, flu and other viruses. Our product uses only the natural juice of the acai berry and other fruits. We don’t add water, sugar or fillers. Shop In RI: Sounds amazing. What are the products you currently offer, and where can you get them?
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Change Your Bad Habits! By: Stacie Venagro 2014 World Miss Fitness America and Miss Fitness
How about all of those cookouts and barbecues?! I’m sure July was filled with a ton of them. I bet you’re asking yourself a lot of questions. What can I eat so as not to overindulge? What should I bring that is healthy next time? Well, we must change our habits and make it a lifestyle change! Personally, I would bring turkey burgers to a cookout. When you arrive, choose the salad over the chips and salsa; and continue to do so out of habit. See, there is a difference between habit and need. You do not NEED the chips and salsa. You may want to have the salad over the chips because you’ve made this a lifestyle change, which then turns into habit. I have been eating clean for twelve years now and everything I do is out of habit. When I say eating clean, I mean healthy, real, whole foods. I always eat fresh and never frozen so that I can get the best possible nutrients. The common misconception is that people must eat bland, boring foods in order to live a healthy lifestyle. This is completely untrue! I enjoy the same food as the next person; but, I prepare it in a cleaner fashion. For example, chicken parmesan can be baked instead of fried. Pasta can be brown rice pasta; and veggies do not have to be smothered in butter. Again, this is a habit. This will gradually turn into a healthy lifestyle change and it’s something for which your future body will thank you. So, I challenge you to change your lifestyle, change your habits, and in turn, you will change your body! Who wouldn’t want to feel more energized, well rested, and happier throughout the day? It all starts with the types of foodyou put into your body!
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WaterFire Providence is a unique experience unlike any other in any city or state anywhere. Perhaps you have heard of it, and perhaps not, but this phenomena, which has grown to receive national and international acclaim started right here in Providence! This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance. WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park. WaterFire Providence has captured the imagination of over ten million visitors, bringing life to downtown, and revitalizing Rhode Island’s capital city. Cited by the Providence Journal in 1997 as “the most popular work of art created in the capital city’s 371-year history” and by Friedrich St. Florian as the “crown jewel of the Providence renaissance,” WaterFire continues to grow and
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gain in popularity. Barnaby Evans created First Fire in 1994 as a commission to celebrate the tenth anniversary of First Night Providence. In June 1996, Evans created Second Fire for the International Sculpture Conference where it became the gathering place for thousands of participants from all over the world. Ardent art supporters convinced Evans to create an on-going fire installation and started a grass-roots effort to establish WaterFire as a non-profit arts organization. With the support of hundreds of dedicated volunteers, a hard working staff, generous donations from visitors, contributions from corporate leaders, and support from the City and State, WaterFire’s bright flames now regularly return to illuminate downtown Providence. In 1997, WaterFire Providence expanded to 42 braziers, and attracted an estimated attendance of 350,000 people during thirteen lightings. Evans received the Renaissance Award from the City of Providence for his work as an artist and his role in revitalizing downtown Providence. In response to growing attendance, WaterFire expanded in size to 81 braziers in 1998; and 97 braziers in 1999. The 1999 season culminated with 100 bonfires in a special WaterFire lighting for the December 31 millennium celebrations.
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With WaterFire’s 2000 season more than thirty sponsors helped host 25 lightings during a season that ran from March to October. WaterFire celebrated its 200th lighting in August, 2006. In 2012, SmarterTravel.com designated WaterFire Providence as one of the Top Ten Great Destinations After Dark. The year 2016 marks the 22nd anniversary of WaterFire lightings in Providence.
watch a performance, learn a few steps and bring it to the dance floor. Unique, participatory illuminated installations like Starry, Starry Night and Luminaria Lanterns in the South Main Street Park also inspire the soul. The newest of these installations, Clear Currents, is an on the water, magical array of illuminated Japanese Koi Fish paddling up the river.
Hundreds of volunteers devote thousands of hours and join with the fulltime staff to create WaterFire in Providence for your enjoyment. The power of WaterFire Providence to attract millions of
To experience WaterFire Providence, is to experience a timelessness and atmosphere that revitalizes the urban experience, fosters community spirit and transforms the city waterways. The
visitors is eloquent testimony to the importance of public art and its capacity to restore our urban and social landscape.
fires, its origins, creation and continu ance are testament to the power of artistic public work in restoring our urban and social landscape.
Today, WaterFire Providence has well over 80 braziers lining the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers from their confluence into the heart of the city at Waterplace Park. When lit, the blazing bonfire light creates a river of fire which flickers against the stone pathways of the park, filling the air with the scent of aromatic wood smoke. Multiple attractions celebrate music, dance and performance at venues in the city and along the river edge. These include meandering street performers, live music at Union Plaza, scavenger hunts and the TD Bank Ballrooom, where visitors can
In 2016, the WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza has returned to Washington Street for most full lightings with local artists presenting and selling their work. Food vendors are located on Washington, College and Steeple Streets; and National Grid is providing charging stations for the public to use to power up their mobile devices at no cost throughout the installation, again this year. Nursing Placement has returned as WaterFire Providence’s official First Aid Station provider. Visitors can pick up a brochure/map in many
local hotels or at the event at one of WaterFire Providence’s guest greeter stations or at the WaterFire Store on Canal Street that lists all events and activities throughout the day and evening. In 2016, Providence WaterFire runs from mid March through early November. WaterFire is an event to be explored and savored on foot as you wander around to discover its many surprises as you explore all that this event has to offer, or; experience the WaterFire Providence from a unique perspective ... aboard an authentic Venetian gondola. For a romantic night, a fun excursion with friends or family, or
an engaging tour of the Renaissance City and WaterFire Providence La Gondola Providence offers a truly memorable experience in the heart of Providence. Reservations are strongly recommended. Contact 401-421-8877 or visit La.Gondola. Providence@gmail.com for more information about reserving a gondola. WaterFire Providence needs your support to keep the flames burning. WaterFire Providence is an independent non-profit arts organization and they need your contributions to present the event and to continue to cover their expenses. Donation are accepted by the volunteers at any of the stands in the park marked by the blue columns.
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Sports Heros Ernie DiGregorio Best known for leading the Providence Friars to the Final Four in 1973; NBA Rookie of the Year and assists leader in ‘74. Chris Iannetta He is an American professional baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Marvin (Bad News) Barnes Providence Friars star from 1971 to ‘74; ABA Rookie of the Year with the Spirit of St. Louis; averaged 24 points and 15.6 rebounds. Vinny Pazienza An American former professional boxer who held world titles at lightweight, light middleweight and super middleweight. Pazienza, known as the “Pazmanian Devil”, won the IBF lightweight title in 1987 and the IBF junior middleweight crown in ‘91. He was a 5 time world champ and won an impressive 50 fights as a professional.
Dave Gavitt From 1969 to ‘79, coached the Providence Friars basketball team to a 209-84 record and the Final Four. He formed the Big East Conference and has the distinct honor of being the only Rhode Island player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was the CEO of the Boston Celtics from 1990-1994. In recognition of his accomplishments, the Dunkin Donuts Center is named after him (Dave Gavitt Court) and outside of the Dunkin Donuts Center the street reads Dave Gavitt Way. Nap Lajoie In 1901, A’s second baseman led AL in hits, doubles, home runs, runs, RBIs, slugging percentage and hit a league-record .422. Dana Quigley Won three PGA Senior tour events; seven-time New England PGA player of the year. Mark van Eeghen Set Colgate record with 2,591 career rushing yards; ran for 6,651 yards and won two Super Bowls with Raiders. Bryan Berard He was an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Berard was the first overall pick in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. He is most noted for a debilitating eye injury he received early in his career. Berard underwent several operations and played 619 games in his NHL career.
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Rocco Baldelli A coach and former center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Because of his excellent size and speed, and in reference to his hometown, he was nicknamed “The Woonsocket Rocket” early in his professional career. Played on the Tampa Devil Rays in his early career and then went on to play for the Boston Red Sox. John “Clark” Donatelli An American former professional ice hockey player and is the current head coach of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. Donatelli was a longtime minor league player in the American Hockey League (AHL) and International Hockey League (IHL). He played 35 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). Davey Lopes Spent 16 seasons in majors, batting .263 with 557 stolen bases; two-time NL stolen base king; four-time All-Star. Brad Faxon Has won six events in 17 years on the PGA Tour winning 8 tournaments. He has also been a member of the Ryder Cup twice.
Famous FamousEntrepeneurs Entrepeneurs Alfred “Smokey” Cerrone Robert L. Crandall Alfred “Smokey” Cerrone Robert L. Crandall Highly successful businessman, athlete, Highly successful businessman, athlete, BornBorn in in Westerly, retired President Westerly, retired President musician, innovator, and public-mindmusician, innovator, and public-mindEmeritus of American Airlines where Emeritus of American Airlines where whowho developed one one of the ed citizen, developed of the he worked for eighteen years holding he worked for eighteen years holdinged citizen, world’s largest automobile agencies. He world’s largest automobile agencies. He positions as president, chairman and and positions as president, chairman was instrumental in numerous chariwas instrumental in numerous chariCEO. During his tenure withwith American CEO. During his tenure American tabletable fund-raising ventures including fund-raising ventures including Airlines, he spearheaded many innovative Airlines, he spearheaded many innovative the the Lincoln-Cumberland Boys ClubClub Lincoln-Cumberland Boys changes in the business prompting changes in airline the airline business promptingand St. Joseph’s Pine Harbor School and St. Joseph’s Pine Harbor School experts to describe himhim as “the manman whowho experts to describe as “the for children withwith special needs. He has for children special needs. He has changed the way the world flies.” He has changed the way the world flies.” He hasgiven his personal support to hundreds given his personal support to hundreds beenbeen a major donor and and fund-raiser for forof disadvantaged boys and girls through a major donor fund-raiser of disadvantaged boys and girls through his alma mater, the the University of Rhode his alma mater, University of Rhoderecreational and and educational grants. recreational educational grants. Island. Island. Katharine Gibbs Katharine Gibbs Aram G. Garabedian She She was was the the founder of the famed Aram G. Garabedian founder of the famed Born in Providence and raised by his schools of business which bears her her Born in Providence and raised by his schools of business which bears Joseph R. Paolino, Sr. Sr. Joseph R. Paolino, A resident of the Edgewood parents. He He graduated fromfromname. name. A resident of the Edgewood Armenian parents. graduated A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Jo- Jo-Armenian A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, area of Providence, she revolutionized Hope High School. After losing an atharea of Providence, she revolutionized sephseph R. Paolino’s entire career revolved Hope High School. After losing an athR. Paolino’s entire career revolved in 1911 withwith tenacity and and stenography in 1911 tenacity scholarship to attend the University around real real estate, and and in this important scholarship to attend the Universitystenography around estate, in this importantleticletic vision that brought her to the forefront areaarea of Rhode Island’s economy he had Aram decided to hitch-hike of Rhode Island’s economy he hadof Maine, of Maine, Aram decided to hitch-hike vision that brought her to the forefront education. Today, thouof American education. Today, thouno peer. Entrepreneurial, tough-mindanyway withwith just just $35 $35 in his no peer. Entrepreneurial, tough-mind-therethere anyway in posseshis posses-of American sands of Katherine Gibbs graduates, sands of Katherine Gibbs graduates, ed, ed, persistent, and unafraid of chalpersistent, and unafraid of chal-sion.sion. He convinced the University to adHe convinced the University to adrepresenting generations of Americans, lenge, Paolino literally changed the face lenge, Paolino literally changed the facemit mit himhim and and graduated in 1957 without graduated in 1957 without representing generations of Americans, owe their success to her foresight and of Downtown Providence real real estate. of Downtown Providence estate. any any debt.debt. Aram thenthen began a twoyearyear owe their success to her foresight and Aram began a twoimagination. imagination. Graduating fromfrom Providence College, Graduating Providence College,hitchhitch in the Army, rising to the in U.S. the U.S. Army, rising to rank the rank Joe quickly mastered the finer points of Joe quickly mastered the finer points ofof 1st Aram has been actively ofLieutenant. 1st Lieutenant. Aram has been actively Moses Brown Brown real real estate and and property management estate property managementinvolved in a myriad of community causes Moses involved in a myriad of community causesThe The youngest of the Brown brothyoungest of five the five Brown brothand and eventually tooktook overover the the family eventually familyand public service endeavors. Most noand public service endeavors. Most noers, Moses was a Providence civic leader, ers, Moses was a Providence civic leader, business from his father. As founder and business from his father. As founder and tably,tably, he served on the Boards of Rhode he served on the Boards of Rhodeentrepreneur, sponsor of Samuel Slater, entrepreneur, sponsor of Samuel Slater, president of Paolino Properties, Joe Paopresident of Paolino Properties, Joe PaoIsland Red Cross and Meals on Wheels Island Red Cross and Meals on Wheels and prominent Quaker abolitionist. and prominent Quaker abolitionist. lino,lino, Sr. put his business savvysavvy and and inti-intiSr. put his business and and assisted or sponsored many otherother or- or-Moses Brown was was also also a founder of of assisted or sponsored many Moses Brown a founder matemate knowledge of real estate to work knowledge of real estate to work ganizations such as International Instithe Providence Athaneum and Moses ganizations such as International Insti- the Providence Athaneum and Moses acquiring Downtown commercial propacquiring Downtown commercial propSchool. tute, Dorcas Place, Harmony HillHill School, Brown School. tute, Dorcas Place, Harmony School,Brown erties and parking lots when few had the erties and parking lots when few had the the Western Cranston Little League, and vision to see the the city’scity’s future promise. vision to see future promise. the Western Cranston Little League, and Center. Aram’s drive, determinaExpanding fromfrom his base in the Genesis Center. Aram’s drive, determinaExpanding his base in Downthe Down-Genesis humanitarianism, and and qualities of of town, Paolino began buying shopping humanitarianism, qualities town, Paolino began buying shoppingtion,tion, centers and commercial properties in leadership have greatly enriched presentcenters and commercial properties in leadership have greatly enriched presentEastEast Providence and and Barrington. Providence Barrington. day day Rhode Island and and earned for inducRhode Island earned for inductiontion intointo the Rhode Island Heritage HallHall the Rhode Island Heritage Gladys Brayton Gladys Brayton of Fame. of Fame. A direct descendant of Roger Williams A direct descendant of Roger Williams and and a lifelong resident of Rhode Island, a lifelong resident of Rhode Island,Dr. Doris M. Holloway Abels Dr. Doris M. Holloway Abels she she became one one of the State’s mostmost became of the State’s BornBorn and and raised in North Kingstown, an an raised in North Kingstown, prominent historians, teachers, and and au- auprominent historians, teachers, accomplished educator, performing artist accomplished educator, performing artist thors. She She was was a former curator of the thors. a former curator of the and and advocate of the founded her own advocate of arts the arts founded her own Cranston Historical Society, and and an an Cranston Historical Society, school of dance and helped to establish school of dance and helped to establish honorary member of the His-Hishonorary member of Warwick the Warwick the Trinity Reperatory Company. The The the Trinity Reperatory Company. torical Society. She She was was also also a member torical Society. a member versatile Dr. Abels was also a long-time of the CityCity of Cranston HallHall of Fame, of the of Cranston of Fame, versatile Dr. Abels was also a long-time at Theater By the and and choreographer at Theater By Sea the Sea was was nominated as Cranston’s “Woman nominated as Cranston’s “Womanchoreographer was a mental health counselor and univerwas a mental health counselor and univerof the and and was was a well-known au- auof Year,” the Year,” a well-known sity sity professor. thorthor of historical documents. professor. of historical documents. ShopInRI75 75 ShopInRI
History Makers Horace Mann (1796 - 1859) Known as the father of American public education and served as the first head of the Massachusetts state board of education; graduated from Brown University. Samuel Slater (1768 - 1835) English manufacturer who built the first water-powered textile mill in 1791 in Pawtucket; migrated to Rhode Island in 1780. Vincent “Buddy” Cianci The late Vincent “Buddy” Cianci was born in Providence and raised in Cranston. He was a lawyer, convicted felon, radio talk show host, politician and political commentator who served (1975–1984 & 19912002). Cianci is well known for being the longest-serving mayor of Providence and one of the longest-serving “big city” mayors in United States history, having held office for over 21 years. It was during Cianci’s second run as mayor, beginning in 1991, that the city of Providence entered its “Renaissance phase.” During his tenure, Providence became extremely visible and as a result, much more tourist-friendly. During this time, Cianci was successful with numerous endeavors to improve and enhance Providence and its economy. He brought the Providence Bruins hockey team to Rhode Island from Maine, and pushed to further several projects in the city, including new hotels, the Providence Place Shopping Mall and the Fleet Skating Center (now known as the Alex & Ani City Center). Additionally, he helped to orchestrate the establishment of the summer weekend festivals known as WaterFire Providence, a continued success which brings thousands of visitors to downtown Providence at each presentation.
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Roger Williams (1604 - 1683) He was a Puritan leader and the founder of Rhode Island. Nathanael Greene Revolutionary war general and hero. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Famous Rhode Island socialite and philanthropist Gilbert Stuart (1755 - 1828) Artist that painted the George Washington that appears on the dollar bill; born in Saunderstown.
In the Spotlight Olivia Culpo Born and raised in Cranston, stunning model and actress who won both Miss USA 2012 and Miss Universe 2012. She also won Rhode Island 2012. She has recently been linked to dating Patriots WR Danny Amendola.
Vinny Pazienza After a successful boxing career and a near death motor vehicle accident, where he broke his neck, Pazienza made one the greatest comebacks in the history of boxing. As a result of his success and colorful life, he was portrayed in “The Tournament” movie in 2005 and another entitled “Bleed For This” which has a release date of November 2016. Meredith Vieira Born and raised in Providence, co-host of The Today Show and a panel member on The View. She also hosted the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game show.
Mena Suvari Born and raised in Newport, she is an actress best known for her roles in the 1999 films American Beauty and American Pie. Her other notable credits include Nowhere (1997), The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) and Sugar & Spice (2001). Elisabeth Hasselbeck Born and raised in Cranston, she cohosted The View alongside Joy Behar, Barbara Walters, and Star Jones. She then joined Fox and Friends on the Fox news channel. Mike Stud Born and raised in Cranston, American rapper who has made a name for himself in the Music industry with multiple hit songs. Bobby and Peter Farrelly Born and raised in Cumberland, American screenwriters and directors, professionally known as the Farrelly brothers. They have made eleven films, including Dumb and Dumber; Kingpin; Hall Pass; Me, Myself & Irene; Shallow Hal; Stuck on You; Osmosis Jones; There’s Something About Mary; Fever Pitch; the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid; The Three Stooges; and Dumb and Dumber To. Ruth Buzzi Born and raised in Westerly, comedienne and actress who performed in the Broadway play Sweet Charity and in the variety show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Matt Franco Born and raised in Newport, season 9 champion of America’s Got Talent who became the first magician to win the competition show. He is known for his combination of humor and shocking magic. Paul Delvecchio Also known as DJ Pauly D, born and raised in Providence, he became famous for his role on MTV’s Jersey Shore, and later starred in The Pauly D Project. He has blossomed into one of the most popular and sought after DJs in the world.
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The Rise and Fall of the Vanderbilt Family
By Julia Romano
The home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II
The Vanderbilt family – once America’s wealthiest and most affluent – flaunted and spent their riches to the extreme and lost it all! The lifestyle of the nation’s wealthiest family has long been a source of allure for ordinary people. Their lavish and luxurious mansions, the enormous summer “cottages” they built in the 19th century, their flair for entertaining, and their extravagant galas were glamorous beyond our imagination. The Vanderbilt’s accumulated the first great fortune of the Industrial Age. They went on to symbolize the overindulgence of the Gilded Age, using their wealth to achieve distinction in New York’s prosperous social scene in the late twentieth century. Members of the Vanderbilt family constructed many of America’s most extravagant private homes, such as “The Biltmore” in Asheville, North Carolina, and “The Breakers” and the “Marble House”, spectacular vacation cottages in Newport, RI. They also owned ten mansions on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, dominating prime real estate in the world’s wealthiest city of that time. The family’s patriarch, Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, at the young age of 16, is said to have managed to transform $100 that he borrowed from his mother, into a fortune At the time of his death on January 4, 1877, his inheritance to his family of over 100 million dollars, was more than what was held in the US Treasury at the time.
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The Commodore started out piloting a passenger boat on Staten Island in 1810, developed the steamboat business, and went on to construct a railroad empire. He is best known for building the New York Central Railroad, and provided the initial funds for the construction of Vanderbilt University. Born poor and with a mediocre education, his luck, perseverance and intelligence led into leadership positions. Cornelius had a driven and coarse disposition. He was often feared because of his combative temperament. So much so, a book was written in the 1980s by a Vanderbilt ancestor which claimed that he was “illiterate, bad-tempered and vulgar, and inclined, when trapped into a social event, to be obnoxious and to spit streams of tobacco juice, and fondle the maids.” However, overall, he was honorable, clever, and hardworking. He publicly expressed his disappointment with his family. Out of thirteen children, he only had two boys, and strongly felt that these boys were not up to his standards. He didn’t think they had what it took to sustain the family wealth, but he was wrong. His son William expanded the railroad business and doubled the family fortune to over $200 million. That’s over $300 billion in today’s dollars. But from these steep heights, the family fortunes fell just as rapidly. The first of the Vanberbilts’ Fifth Avenue mansions in Manhattan was finished in 1883. Yet by 1947, all ten of these opulent homes had been torn
Socialite and heiress Gloria Vanderbilt with her sons Anderson Cooper (left) and Carter Vanderbilt Cooper circa 1969 in Southampton, New York. (Photo credit: Jack Robinson/Getty Images)
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down and their contents had been auctioned off. This is when their good fortune changed and their prominence declined, known as the “Fall of the House of Vanderbilt”. Within just thirty years of the death of the Commodore, no member of the Vanderbilt family was among the richest in the US. And forty eight years after his death, one of his grandchildren is said to have been impoverished when he died. In less than a single generation, the surviving Vanderbilts had spent the majority of their family wealth. Their riches were virtually gone within four generations. How was this possible? Simply put, they went from producers of great wealth, to overindulging in it. The Commodore’s children and
grandchildren tried to outdo each other in building increasingly massive and lavish homes. They set and followed the trends of New York’s high society. For recognition, they gave money away to fashionable charities. They held over-thetop legendary parties. They raced yachts, sports cars and horses, and indulged their fantasies at any cost. Some were said to have developed substance abuse problems which created bad family publicity. The Great Depression and the introduction of the income and estate taxes in the early 1900s undoubtedly took a considerable toll on the Vanderbilt fortune. However, families such as the Rothschilds, the Rockefellers, the Fords, and the Duponts were able to overcome these obstacles and preserve their
wealth. Members of these families continue to be on today’s billionaire’s list. The Vanderbilts held a family reunion at Vanderbilt University in 1973, attended by 120 family members. Not even one of them was a millionaire. Many successors of the family have authored books with titles such as Fortune’s Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt and Dead End Gene Pool, the story about the family’s lost wealth. According to their descriptions, there was no organization or arrangements in how the family should transfer wealth from one generation to the next. The Vanderbilts were overly extravagant and simply splurged their wealth. It proves that, no matter the amount, there’s no fortune that can’t be depleted.
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HOW SHOULD INVESTORS RESPOND TO ‘BREXIT’? investments. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can ease the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.) As you review your holdings, you may even want to consider adding international and U.S. stocks, if appropriate for your situation, to take advantage of the drop in price of many quality companies. As always, of course, be aware that the value of your shares will fluctuate and you may lose principal. Also, international investing does carry some special risks, mostly related to currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events. As you know by now, the United Kingdom (U.K.) has voted to leave the European Union. The “Brexit” vote is expected to have major implications for Britain’s trade and economic relationships – but how might it affect you, as an individual investor? At first glance, you might be worried. After all, right after the results came in, we saw a sharp decline in stock markets around the world, including here in the United States. And we may well see more volatility in the near term. But by taking a step back and looking at the big picture, you might see that the outlook for investors is nowhere near as gloomy as you may have thought. Here are some suggestions for maintaining your perspective: Be patient. Despite the Brexit vote, it’s not so simple for the U.K. to just pack its bags and bid “adieu” to the European Union. In fact, it may take three or more years before the U.K. actually departs. This extended time period can give financial markets a chance to absorb the new reality – while giving investors time to ponder their long-term strategy. Don’t forget about the “fundamentals.” Financial markets dislike uncertainty, which is why they fell so sharply after Brexit. But the markets move much faster than the fundamentals that actually drive stock prices – and, despite Brexit, these fundamentals remain generally positive. In the U.S., economic growth is expected to continue in the 2%–2.5% range, and the prospects of a recession remain small. U.S. companies will continue to operate in Britain as before, and British companies will still participate in the global economy. Review your investment portfolio – and look for opportunities. If you’ve done a good job of building a diversified portfolio that’s based on your individual needs, goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, you may not need to take any action in the immediate aftermath of Brexit. Diversification is especially important, because it’s possible that some financial assets may be more negatively affected by Brexit than others; you can blunt this impact by owning a wide range of 88 ShopInRI
Keep your focus on the long term. If Brexit-inspired volatility does go on for a while, keep your focus on your long-term financial goals, which have not changed. By staying focused on the “far horizon,” so to speak, you’ll be less tempted to make short-term moves that may not be in your best interest. The Brexit vote may not be a positive development for the global economy. But we’ve gotten past bigger events in the past, including wars and other political crises, and we’ll get through this one, too. As the British themselves famously posted on their walls during World War II, “Keep Calm and Carry On.” That’s good advice for investors, 3.5” x 2.5”too. | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt
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What’s on Your Bucket Lis t? With summer here, it’s a perfect time to create a bucket list of activities that you will find enjoyable and that will satisfy your desires and temptations. Each person will have a different bucket list which is dependent upon their unique style, thoughts, passions, and interests. Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, there are endless places to go and an infinite number of places to see, which may potentially create a challenge. However, if you concentrate on your true passions and put an emphasis on categories within your reach, you will succeed.
• Pawtucket Red Sox (commonly known as the Pawsox- McCoy Stadium- For an affordable night out, you can cheer on RI’s minor league baseball team and feel the camaraderie of local team supporters. As part of your experience, don’t forget to have a hot dog, hamburger, popcorn, or whatever suits your palate. Following certain scheduled games you can also experience a phenomenal fireworks display.
I must admit, I have not yet accomplished everything on my bucket list, however; I have not placed a time limit on reaching my bucket list goals, and I do intend to continue forward with meeting my bucket list objectives. Having a bucket list gives me what I most need when life gets stalesomething to look forward to, and the ability to indulge in my favorite things! The following is a mere sample of 25 RI events, venues, entertainment, eateries, and favorite hotspots (in no particular order) that you may wish to add to your own personal bucket list. • Ft. Adams State Park- Situated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The park also offers a wide range of activities including salt water bathing, fishing, boating, soccer, rugby, and picnicking. Fort Adams is perhaps best known for its annual summer concerts when the Newport Jazz Festival (July 29, 30, & 31 of 2016) and the Newport Folk Festival (July 22, 23, & 24 of 2016) host both local and countrywide jazz and folk artists and entertainers, which draw thousands to enjoy the music and beautiful surroundings.
• Charlestown Annual Seafood Festival- Come rain or shine (August 5, 6, & 7 of 2016) to celebrate an extravaganza of Rhode Island’s best seafood, lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish & chips, lobster rolls, clam cakes, corn on the cob and a raw bar, as well as an array of all types of foods for every taste. You will relish in a wide variety of arts and crafts on display, amusement rides, rock wall climbing, car show, Marcolites Kite exhibition, midway entertainment, bungee jumping, kayaking, 50/50 and lobster raffle and much, more of continuous entertainment and events. • Iggy’s Doughboys and Chowder House- One of the most well known venues in southern RI, Iggy’s features award winning, yummy doughboys, chowder, clam cakes, fish & chips, and more. Dine-in or takeout, Iggy’s menu has an incredible selection of seafood including lobster rolls, scallops, and baked scrod. Iggy’s also has full selection of sandwiches, burgers, and salads. • Bob & Timmy’s Grilled Pizza- I have never met a person who doesn’t like pizza and Bob & Timmy’s in Providence and Smithfield. Grilled on an open wood fire, the crust is thin and smoky with the perfect amount of tomato sauce, (gravy in my vocabulary-LOL) and any mouth watering topping you can think of. With indoor seating and a small garden area of outdoor seating at the Providence location, it’s the perfect spot to indulge, and you will look forward to the leftovers if you can resist eating everything you order.
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Rhode Island Places to Be & See... • Twin River Casino- Located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Twin River is a full casino with live table games, video slot machines, and virtual table games. For those who are not the gambling type or if you want to mix it up, Twin River Casino also offers live entertainment and dining. • Newport Mansions- The Newport Mansions are a must see at any time of the year! They are the preservation of Newport society. Rough Point was the Newport home of Doris Duke—heiress, philanthropist and art collector. The Breakers, owned by the Vanderbilt family since the 1800s is one of the grandest mansions in Newport, with 70 Renaissance-style rooms full of priceless art. Today, it’s a national historic landmark. Built between 1888 and 1892 for the Vanderbilt family, Marble House is another of their “cottages.” Consisting of 500,000 cubic-feet of marble, the home was a gift to Mrs. Vanderbilt for her 39th birthday. Modeled after a famous French chateau, The Elms was completed in 1901. The mansion is full of Renaissance ceramics, Oriental jades, and 18th century paintings. Lastly, Rosecliff inspired by Versailles, was commissioned by Nevada silver heiress, Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899. It was the site of some of Newport’s most opulent parties, and has since appeared in many films, including The Great Gatsby and Amistad. For those with high society taste, it is now a popular wedding venue.
• Roger Williams Park & Zoo- This RI landmark houses over 957 animals, representing 156 species in a naturalistic setting, and includes a children’s farmyard exhibit, a carousel, and a playground. It is one of the oldest zoos in the country and is located in Providence, amid a 40 acre park setting. A major, annual autumn feature is the highly anticipated park’s presentation of a breathtaking display of 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns, with over 125 of them artistically carved and displayed in scenes to play out the annual theme. The presentation is a key fundraiser event to help maintain the park.
• Waterfire Providence- Waterfire transforms downtown Providence into a cost-free spectacular evening of delight. It is illuminated by one hundred fires that burn just above the surface of the rivers that flow through Waterplace Park and the middle of downtown Providence. The public is invited to come and walk the riverfront and enjoy the beauty of the flickering firelight, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the changing silhouettes of the volunteer firetenders, and the music from around the world – each of which engages the senses and emotions of all who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park and the walkways along the banks of the rivers.
• Quonset Point Air Show-The RI National Guard Air Show has been a RI tradition since 1991. The air show offers the finest aerial and static displays, along with activities for all ages. In June of 2016, the show will celebrate its 26th anniversary and will feature the USAF Thunderbirds. The show’s intent is to feature only the best aircraft and pilots, and to put on a world class show for the benefit of the community.
• Alex and Ani City Center-There is nothing better than ice-skating in the heart of downtown Providence and Newport during the winter months, at the Alex and Ani City Center! With a space double the size of Rockefeller Center, the Alex and Ani City Center is a destination for ice skating and special events! ShopInRI 93
What’s on Your Bucket Lis t? • Block Island- The Block Island Ferry transports visitors to and from Block Island (at Galilee) between Memorial Day and Columbus Day. You will not have a problem filling your day with things to do as you navigate the island. A place to relax, enjoy the plentiful beaches, take a hike on its 32 miles of trails, shop at its more than 50 stores and specialty shops, Block Island offers amenity for all ages. Other activities include but are not limited to biking, fishing, horse back riding, kayaking, sailing and parasailing. Dining experiences are as diverse as they are delicious.
• Scituate Art Festival-The Scituate Art Festival, in its 50th year, is an annual Rhode Island tradition over the Columbus Day weekend. Thousands of visitors stroll the beautiful Village Green, taking in some of the most unique varieties of art, craft, sculpture and antiques, not to mention sample the vast assortment of food and autumn desserts. My favorite is the apple dumpling, sprinkled with cinnamon. Once you experience the festival, you will be sure to return every year. • Trinity Repertory- Trinity Repertory is a Tony Awardwinning professional theater in Providence that produces classic and contemporary plays, including an annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” for an estimated annual audience of 120,000. In its 52-year history, the theater has produced nearly 58 world premieres, mounted national and international tours and, through its MFA program, trained hundreds of new actors and directors. For those who love plays, season tickets are a must. • Providence Place Mall-Indulge in brands you love at the best shopping mall in Rhode Island. Visit Providence Place Mall for the ultimate in shopping and dining, with over 160 stores and boutiques, and more than 52 quick dine and eat-in restaurants. The mall is also connected to the Omni Hotel for out of town visitors or if you want to enjoy a special night away from home. 94 ShopInRI
• Federal Hill-Recognized as one of the top culinary destinations in the country with many award-winning restaurants to choose from, Federal Hill is also known as “Little Italy”. The restaurants on the Hill will tantalize your taste buds with dishes from many regions in Italy. If you’re not in the mood for Italian, you can also enjoy delicious Chinese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Caribbean, and Cuban food. The gateway arch over Atwells Avenue near Downtown is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Rhode Island. Federal Hill also hosts the annual Columbus Day parade in October, the Federal Hill Stroll in June, (experience a sampling of signature cuisine from the Hill’s restaurants and vendors) and The Feast of St. Joseph in April when you can sample the delicious, traditional Italian Zeppole pastry from the many Federal Hill bakeries. • Brickley’s Ice Cream- Brickley’s, a favorite Narragansett hot spot, with ice cold homemade, premier ice cream that is bar none. With 45 tempting flavors, it is impossible to leave without taking some home. My favorite is the Apple Pie flavored and I could eat it morning, noon, and night. The homemade waffle cones are another specialty that makes Brickley’s outstanding. • Newport Vineyards-For the wine connoisseur or for anyone who has an interest in wine, Newport Vineyards will undoubtedly satisfy you and your palate. Aquidneck Island is blessed with one of the most desirable farming areas in the country, if not the world. This extraordinary micro-climate is created by a combination of the warm waters of the Gulf Stream to the south and the moderating effects of Narragansett Bay. These conditions provide a long, cool growing season ideal for developing complex flavors in wine. From wine tasting to group tours and live music, as well as a wedding venue option, Newport Vineyards has picture-perfect lovely scenery of 40 wine acres.
Rhode Island Places to Be & See... • Coast Guard House-This perfectly situated restaurant offers a stunning and unrivalled view of the pier districts’ historic Narragansett Bay and is located on Ocean Road in Narragansett. The Coast Guard House Restaurant established itself in the 1940s and is revered for serving locally harvested seafood. The restaurant was transformed in 1979 to a year round dining destination. Over the past decade, they have been recognized on a state and national level as a premier dining destination. At nighttime, The Coast Guard House is a favorite hotspot for college students and others to socialize, relax, and have a few drinks.
• RISD Museum-The RISD Museum acquires, preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of art and design representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. Distinguished by its relationship to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), the museum educates and inspires artists, designers, students, scholars, and the general public through exhibitions, programs, and publications. • Pasta Beach-The only problem you may have at Pasta Beach is choosing just one meal from their menu. Located on Memorial Blvd. in Newport, Pasta Beach is a perfectly situated, natural place to go for freshly made Italian food. From bruschetta, to pasta dishes, to pizza, Pasta Beach does everything perfect to make you come back again and again. And forget the sitter; it’s a perfect place to bring the kids.
• Jeanette’s Bakery-Nothing more than a “hole in the wall,” Jeanette’s variety and flavorful calzones are “to die for”. If it weren’t for the sign hanging over the door, you’d surely drive by Jeannette’s. It appears out of nowhere on a largely residential stretch of Branch Avenue in Providence. You may want to call ahead because their calzones are so delicious, they don’t last long, and once they are gone, you will have to wait for the next day. Call to order a massive tray with an assortment of calzones (for a very fair price) for any gathering. Your guests will thank you! • Port of Galilee- The Port of Galilee, part of Narragansett Rhode Island is an authentic working New England fishing village. Galilee has a great selection of seafood restaurants, shops, a local hotel, and is close to two state beaches, Roger Wheeler and Salty Brine, with Scarborough and Narragansett just a few miles away. A perfect place to visit for a day, or to head to after a day at the beach, Galilee has that beachy-vacation feeling that keeps you from wanting to go home. You will want to watch the lobster and crab boats come in (As a kid, my father took us there every weekend after the beach and I loved it…the smell of the salt water and the calm of the outdoor atmosphere brought me serenity.) and maybe even take some fresh catch home. Or, you may enjoy sitting at one of the many area seafood restaurants to relax and take in the sights, to perfectly end off your day. • International Tennis Hall of Fame and MuseumThe International Tennis Hall of fame is set in the Newport Casino, a beautiful facility that dates back to 1880 and has an interesting history in tennis and in Newport. Located on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, the facility is also a pictureperfect setting for a wedding or other event. The Museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame features over 13,000 square feet of exhibits and has exciting interactive exhibits about the history of the sport and the current game.
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If you yes tolist both questions above, chances are you have to help focus on these areas: We see answered so many “to-do” instances where clients have insects–termites, somethingants, that is called artilleryaway fungus affecting your home. carpenter etc. chomping at the wood on their -Exterior washing of home – does your home have dirt,home mold, or Artillery is a wood-decaying fungus that likes to live in a mildewknow on it? –it. this For is a great time of year to get it washed!! and theyFungus don’t even the most part, these pesky moist landscape such as mulch. It is important to note that this creatures gravitate toward water. In the summer when it is a -Window washing (exterior & interior) – manyand people clean their fungus is aligned with all different grades of mulch is not just less moist time of year, and finding water can be difficult, it is windows twice a year (once in the Spring & once in the Fall) – if limited to growth in and around “cheaper” grades. embarking on this rememberof to use vs. a just not unusual to see insects onyourself, the exterior thea squeegee home in Many times when artillery fungus is present, it tends to end up on a paper towel/newspaper/etc., by themselves. search to get quenched. areas around the mulch. These areas could be the exterior of your -Spring yard cleanup – removal of leaves/debris thatcar, may if have home times – including thesee glass on your windows – and ants your it is Many people critters, such as carpenter crawling gathered from over the winter, trim bushes/trees, dethatch lawn parked close to an affected area of mulch. Spring is the time to set your yard’s the rest on their exterior– walls and think nothing of foundation it due toforthe factof the year. artillery fungus is so arbitrary in where it Unfortunately, because that they are outdoors; and after all, why wouldn’t they be appears,Unfortunately, there is no way really prevent could it other than utilizing there?? thistoway lead to delay -Gutter system checkof– thinking make sure all downspouts areaproperly alternative forms of ground cover (i.e., stone, etc.). connected and clean/flush gutter system to make sure there are in action to prevent some pretty major damage. no leaks and home, the system is functioning should Once it has affected your your options astoit get ridbe.of it are VERY limited. If you have a painted home, you can prep and paint Often, as with most pests,ofifpaint/stain you already see a number of these -Inspection coatings – inspect anything that may over thecrawlies, affectedthere areas and be youa outside should be painted/stained thisokay. includeshanging the house around itself, deck creepy can whole–be lot more Artillery Fungus can any be scraped and cleaned off windows the areas, sheds or detached garage/other buildings –with by doing somewhere beneath the surface. For preventative maintethis, ifor anywindow issues of peeling are noticed, they can be nippedhits in help of we a razor blade scraper. If the treatments– artillery fungus nance, recommend regular preventative perthe bud so that they do not lead to bigger issues (rotted wood, a vinyl siding or your car however, you are in a very challenging paint jobpest needing to be entirely re-doneparticularly sooner than ideal, etc.). haps even by a quality control company, if you scenario. live in a woodedThis area. basic list should serve as a good guideline to get you going. Artillery Fungus cannot simply be power-washed off or cleaned type of special cleanser (regardless of such what as may be read is a tremendous time of year! By jumping onathese Ifwith youany happen toSpring see more pronounced signs, pile of about it!). maintenance items as early as possible, the stage is set to really sawdust at the base of your foundation, a much more aggresto bethat able can to enjoy exterior of the your hard property in the months Literally, the best be the done is for portion ofexthe sive treatment may be -needed, as destruction behind your to come for what many consider the most beautiful part of the specks to be gently picked off. As a result, an annoying stain will be calendar the already Ocean State!! terior finished walls mayin be underway. left behind that will not be able to be washed off. The stain left About Tom Lopatosky behind may be removed with an ink in eraser, but this is certainly not We often discover insect the field it is ininits Lopatoskydamage has run his own carpentry andwhen painting business guaranteed,stages and Tom should in a small area first to make sure Providence since 1995; LOPCO Contracting – the home. “Personable,This Particular advanced as webe aretested repairing someone’s is the finish of the substrate are attempting to remove stain Professionals” specializes in carpentry exterior & interior NOT the ideal time to start–you combating theseand deviants, asthe bypainting. the In 2013, he was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting and from we is not affected! time find them, a significant of damage may Decorating Contractors ofamount America a “40 Under 40”have award Artillery Fungus is a phenomenon that(PDCA) hasand made homeowners already occurred.winner by Providence Business News. He is a member of both the PDCA scratch their heads for years, as they have tried to figure out what and RIBA (Rhode Island Builders Association). Tom has weekly ‘Home Improvement Tips’ that air on rid the radio on 630 WPRO AMthere (during the exactly it is and how they should get of it. Although may So keep your eyes open andnews) think seriously on about conducting weekday morning and on television WPRI 12been (during the not be awood-eating perfect solution for your situation, if you have affected regular insect prevention treatments (if this is not Saturday morning news). by this,done at least now you will hopefully know somewhat of what you being as of yet). are up against, and how to possibly maneuver through this type of nuisance situation. Your home will thank you for it! 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Crate Games – Tips for helping your dog love his crate! By: Heidi Palmer McNeil Pooch Pawsitive www.poochpawsitive.com In the wild, dogs live in a den and it is natural for them to eat and sleep there. The den is usually a safe place for dogs to go. Most of the time, dogs like to go into their cozy den. But then there’s the occasion when dogs just don’t like it and want no part of it! Why do we need to use a crate? For puppies, we use a crate for housetraining. At the veterinarian, a crate is used for rest, confinement, or medical treatment. At the groomer, they use a crate for keeping a dog still while blow-drying. In a car or on an airplane, we use a crate to keep the dog safe and confined. At home, we use a crate to keep our dog out of mischief. If your dog needs to do any of these things, then you will need your dog to like, or at least tolerate a crate. Here are some tips for helping your dog adjust to a crate: • In a safe room or small area (like an exercise pen or kitchen), leave the crate door open and randomly toss treats into the crate. When your dog goes to investigate, he will be pleasantly rewarded with something good! • If your dog won’t even go close to the crate, you can leave a trail of treats from the middle of the room toward the front, and just inside the crate. • You can also put your dog’s food bowl just inside the crate and leave the door open. As your dog gets braver,
gradually move the food bowl toward the back of the crate so that its whole body has to go inside. Continue to leave the crate door open. • I like to teach the dog by stating, “Go in your crate” and tossing a treat inside and letting the dog go in to get it. Then, I’ll immediately say, “Come on out” and toss a treat outside of the crate so that the dog has to come out. Play this game with your dog’s dry food (kibble) at mealtime. • Once the dog is readily going into the crate, repeat the above exercise and close the crate door for 1 second. Then state, “Come on out”. Repeat this until the dog doesn’t mind the door being closed for 1 second. Then, gradually increase the amount of time that the crate door is closed. Close the door for 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, etc., until the dog gets comfortable with being in the crate for longer periods of time. Sometimes, a dog just has a really bad association with a crate. If you can identify the cause, then work with a certified trainer to help with the problem. Otherwise, try an alternative confinement area like an exercise pen, or room of its own, to keep your dog safe while you are not home. Heidi Palmer McNeil CTC, CDPT-KA is nationally certified in dog training and dog behavior and owns Pooch Pawsitive in Rhode Island. Pooch Pawsitive uses modern, clicker training and positive reinforcement training methods. Pooch Pawsitive offers puppy preschool, puppy socials and group classes for dogs of all ages and their families, in East Providence RI, at Rumford Pet Center. For the current class schedule, visit the website at www.poochpawsitive.com. ShopInRI 101
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Coping With the Loss of a Pet By Susan Gazerro The following steps should help you with coping with the loss of a pet. Before I explain how to deal with the loss of a pet, I feel I must repeat what I’ve said in previous articles; animals are innocent, or at least, a lot more innocent than people. When an animal does something that’s considered awful or mean, they are doing what instinct and nature have created them to do. Let me add, it might be what “man” has taught them to do. Animals do what their instinct tells them to do to survive. I say this because if you believe this, it makes it even harder when you lose a pet. You know in your heart they are innocent, and they have loved you unconditionally. Do not feel you are wrong or abnormal for mourning over your pet. If you are a true pet lover, that pet was an important part of your family.
How to Cope:
You Did Me a Kindness: When my legs grew too weak to carry me, And my tired eyes could no longer see, When it pained me to struggle for each new breath, When my heart beat weaker and I drew closer to death, You did me the kindness of letting me go. You didn’t make me hang on when I was suffering so. I promise; I don’t think that you loved me any less, And I love you all the more for your selflessness. You freed my spirit from its body so wracked with pain, And let me run the fields of Heaven, where I’m sure we’ll meet again.
If you have family or friends who are pet lovers, they will understand. It helps to talk about your pet and your feelings. Pet lovers understand, they truly understand. Do not expect someone who is not an animal person or pet owner to understand how you feel, or to be able to comfort you. I believe people are, or are not animal lovers. The ones who are not, just do not understand. The next thing you will feel is guilt, anger, depression, or even denial. This is normal, but let me tell you, and I speak from experience, it is NOT your fault. If you are a true pet lover, you probably did everything you could before your pet passed; or, you had to resort to euthanizing your pet. Feelings of guilt will be there; trust me, however; when it comes to that point, your pet is thanking you. You are saving them from pain and feelings of being uncomfortable. You may question, “When is the right time to euthanize your pet?” Your vet can help with this decision, however; I believe with all my heart, you will know when the time is right. You should not be selfish about this for YOU; you need to do what’s best for your pet and you. A couple of things that helped me personally were, the “Final Gift” and “Pet Gems”. I never ever thought I would cremate my pet. I was convinced I would bury my pet. The morning I found her I was on the phone with a friend who said, “Hang up and call the “Final Gift”.” I didn’t even think twice. For the first time, I knew I needed her ashes so she could always be with me. They came, picked her up, let me choose an urn and I opted for a private cremation. The other company that brought me peace was “Pet Gems”. “Pet Gems” takes a small portion of your pet’s ashes and literally makes a gem that you can wear. I opted for a crucifix, in which the top opens and the ashes are poured in. I then knew I could wear it, hang it in my car, etc. I would always have her with me. 104 ShopInRI
The next question becomes how soon should I get another pet? When my first baby, Aspen, passed away, the majority of people said, “Go get another dog”. In my heart, I could not replace her. I needed to grieve the loss and I just couldn’t run and get another dog. Everyone is different when it comes to this. Some people do need to get another dog right away, while others need time. Other factors may play a role as well. When my Aspen passed, I also had a lot of other changes happening in my life, and I just didn’t have the time for a puppy. I did not want to leave a puppy in a crate all day while I was off to work. I believe, just like knowing when the time is right to euthanize your pet, you will also know when the time is right to get another pet. For me it was five years. The circumstances were all right when I adopted Will. There was no questioning if I should adopt him. I knew it was the right thing to do, at the right time; and, so will you!
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Liberty Mobility Buys and Sells Power Wheelchairs and Scooters As a writer, I have the honor of meeting and interviewing a lot of people. Everyone is special in their own way, but every once in a while I am privileged to meet an extraordinary individual who is truly doing something for the good of mankind. I recently met and interviewed one of those people, Paul Long. Paul is the owner of Liberty Mobility which helps thousands of people in need of powered wheelchairs and scooters. Paul’s story is so fascinating I am honored to write about it. Paul was a contractor, bidding jobs and working hard everyday. On his occasional day off, Paul enjoyed going to yard & garage sales. Well, one day back in the summer of 2010, little did he know, a yard sale was about to change his life. When he arrived, he realized this was an estate sale. Everything had to go. As Paul was being Paul, he had to look at everything. You can say Paul at an estate sale is like a woman in a shoe store. Again, having to look at everything, making sure he didn’t miss anything. The first thing that caught Paul’s eye was a brass bed from Italy with an asking price of $350. Again, Paul being Paul, he was going to attempt a negotiation. Well, the only negotiation that was happening was Paul negotiating with Paul. The owner was not budging on the price. Paul continued to look, knowing he was leaving with that bed even if he had to pay the full asking price. The other thing about Paul Long is when he wants something, he wants it, and nothing is going to get in his way. Paul then stumbles upon a powered wheelchair in the garage with an asking price of $25.00. Paul thought, “It has to be worth something; maybe I can refurbish it and sell it”. He was determined to feel he was a good negotiator and would get something, so he asked the owner to throw the wheelchair in and he would pay full price for the bed. Done deal! Little did Paul know, this deal was about to change his life. Although he knew very little, if anything, about wheelchairs, he felt he won the negotiation and being a carpenter, figured he could do something with the chair. He refurbished the wheelchair and listed it on eBay. No interest! Not one bid on the chair; so he decided to take the chair apart and sell the usable parts separately. Before long, Paul had a thriving business, as he was able to use his talents as a contractor to disassemble and refurbish the good, usable parts, and reassemble powered wheelchairs and scooters. What was most rewarding was he was able to sell them at a fraction of the price of a new chair or scooter, and he found himself a huge market of people who were so thankful they could afford the devices they so desperately needed. What meant more to him was he found himself in a position to help so many people and he wasn’t just working to make money; he felt rewarded, something he had never really felt in the past. Liberty Mobility was born and right up
to this day, Paul will tell you it’s a win/win. He wins because to him he is no longer making a living working. He is doing something he loves, and helping so many people afford something that would normally cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. For the buyer it’s a win, because again, they can afford something that will change and enhance their life. Prior to the birth of Liberty Mobility, most of these people were living very isolated lives. These chairs and scooters are a sense of freedom and independence. I’m going to fast forward to the year 2015. Paul received a call from someone looking for a powered wheelchair for 7 year old, JD, whose dad was in the service and they were living in NY. JD recently came down with a debilitating disease and needed a chair to be mobile. On this day, Paul did not have and never had a chair that small. The very next day, Liberty Mobility received a call to buy a used chair the exact size needed for JD. This was truly a miracle. Paul refurbished the chair and arrangements were made for Paul and his team to deliver the chair to JD. JD’s family was going to come here to Rhode Island. There would be news coverage, JD’s family and friends, Paul’s team, etc. What was weighing on Paul’s mind was, “What’s JD’s reaction going to be? Is he going to cry when he sees the chair, knowing he is now going to have to rely on a wheelchair for movement?” Well, to Paul and everyone’s amazement, JD smiled the biggest smile ever when he was presented with the chair! I believe this is one of the highlights of not only Paul’s career, but his life. His eyes filled up sharing the story for this article. Paul is truly an amazing human being and I thank him for sharing his story with me so that I could share it with you.
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From City to Sea: The Providence to Newport Ferry is Now Full Steam Ahead By: Neko catanzaro
Anticipation was high for the July 1st debut of Seastreak’s Providence to Newport ferry route. The launch was serendipitously timed, not only in coordination with the Independence Day holiday, but also with the Travel and Leisure magazine’s “Best Places to Travel in July” feature, which included historic Newport, Rhode Island. The maiden voyage proved popular with more than 1,000 people hopping on board the new transit connection during its first weekend of operation. All of the morning trips were sold out, from Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4. The ferry is set to run three round trips, Monday through Thursday, and four round trips, Friday through Sunday, as well as on holidays, between India Point in Providence and Perotti Park in Newport. The fare is $10 each way for adults, with discounted tickets for seniors, children and disabled riders. In addition, complimentary shuttle bus service is available between the Providence train station, Convention Center, downtown, and the Providence to Newport ferry terminal. Seastreak is known for its reliability, luxury, and comfort, running a fleet of high-speed catamaran services to points in Manhattan, New Jersey, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard. Its Providence to Newport vessel is aptly named the “Ocean State”, and is a 65-foot M/V catamaran that holds a maximum of 149 passengers. Both pet-friendly and bike-friendly, the highspeed ferry also includes bar service. At speeds of 30 knots, the “Ocean State” makes the Providence to Newport trip a relaxing 45 minutes, which is an enjoyable alternative to the highly trafficked route, road construction, and bridge crossings. “Newport is always a hot vacation spot, and Seastreak is delighted to provide an easy transportation option for people to get there in this peak travel season,” said John Silvia, Seastreak’s Operations Manager. “We continually look for new routes that 114 ShopInRI
will offer passengers a wider choice of destinations to explore.” As one of Rhode Island’s premier destinations, Newport is even livelier in the summer months. Bellevue Avenue’s mansions, the Vanderbilt’s illustrious summer retreat, and The Breakers have become go-to day trips for sightseers and visitors from all over the world. The seaport city’s yachting lifestyle also caters to vacationing stars and music lovers who come out in droves for the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival. Besides Newport’s many tourist attractions, the port boasts a coveted nightlife that locals praise. A hot spot and a cool escape for those who want to beat the heat of Providence, Newport’s sea breeze and diverse selection of dining establishments provides the perfect destination for a night out on the town. For locals, the route is a familiar one that formerly ran from 2000 to 2008. According to the Public Utilities Commission, the services’ riders peaked between 30,000 to 40,000 during its 2000-2008 operation. The state estimates that throughout the summer’s high-commute levels, the service has the potential to remove between 15,000-20,000 cars off the road on any given day. Less emission is one of the main reasons for the reestablishment of the service; and RIDOT is already pleased with the high number of walk-ons and bicycle toting passengers. RIDOT is utilizing a $500,000 US Department of Transportation grant to fund the ferry service. Despite Seastreak’s inaugural success and extensive tourism opportunities, it is still a pilot program. RIDOT will evaluate the service at the end of its season to determine whether or not the ferry will continue in 2017. For more information on Seastreak and the Providence to Newport ferry, visit seastreak. com.
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In Chicago, it is forbidden to eat in a place that is on fire. In Michigan, it is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday. In Washington, it is illegal to pretend that one’s parents are rich. In New York, the penalty for jumping off a building is death. In Ohio, it is illegal to get a fish drunk. In Alaska, it is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. In Alabama, it is illegal to sell peanuts in Lee County after sundown on Wednesday. In California, Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways. In Indiana, hotel sheets must be exactly 99 inches long and 81 inches wide. In Georgia, using profane language to a person under 14 in person or by telephone is considered disorderly conduct.
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