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Airline Sorry for Sharing ’Fact’ About ’Safest’ Seats in Crash Dutch airline KLM is apologizing after one of its Twitter accounts suggested passengers in the back of a plane are less likely to die in a crash. "Seats at the back of a plane are the safest!" KLM India tweeted Wednesday, citing a 2015 Time article that described a 32% fatality rate in the back third of a plane over 30 years of aircraft accidents, compared to 39% in the middle third, and 38% in the front third, per Business Insider. The tweet featuring a picture of an airplane seat among the clouds was deleted after 12 hours! 4 ShopInRI
TSA Finds Missle Launcher in Baltimore Transportation Security Administration officers have found some strange things in travelers' baggage, and on Monday, they found a missile launcher. The weapon, which was not loaded or "live," was found in a checked bag at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, and the bag's owner—a man from Jacksonville, Texas—was located by airport police and detained for questioning. He explained that he's active-duty military and was bringing the launcher back from Kuwait as a souvenir. "Perhaps he should have picked up a keychain instead," a TSA rep tweeted. Military weapons, while not illegal, are not allowed in baggage. The man was released and caught his flight; the missile launcher was given to the state fire marshal for disposal.
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9-year-old daughter asked if they could buy a pair of Avengers sneakers for a classmate in need, Jernigan was struck with an idea: What if she just bought out the entire store and donated all of the shoes? And so she half-jokingly asked the clerk how much she’d want for the 350 or so pairs of shoes still perched on the store’s shelves. Per KFSM, the clerk asked for Jernigan’s phone number and told her she’d let her know about her request.
tance. Then you blink twice, and, voila, your vision zooms in for a clearer view. Blink twice again, and you zoom back out. That sci-fi scenario is closer than you think, based on new research out of the University of California, San Diego. Researchers there have developed a soft contact lens that is controlled by the wearer’s eye movements, per Engadget. Look down— say to focus on words in a book—and the lenses provide a closer view. Look back up, and they shift back to a more distant view. This is all possible because, in the words of New Scientist, ”the human eyeball is electric.” The futuristic lens monitors the eyes’ electrical signals and responds accordingly
”Even if your eye cannot see anything, many people can still move their eyeball and generate this electro-oculographic signal,” lead researcher Shengqiang Cai tells New Scientist. (The study itself is in Advanced Functional Materials.) One big hiccup is that the current prototype will need a lot of refinement—and miniaturization—before people can ac'The Rock' Couldn't Make A few hours later, Jernigan got the call that she could Teen's buy outProm tually uses the lenses. For example, test subjects had electBut Still the rest of the store—and while she was there to pick up her Came new Up rodes placed on the skin near their eyes in order to make Big footwear, a final shipment came in with more shoes, and Jernigan the lenses work. Still, the potential is huge if a big compascooped those up, too. All told, she went home with about 1,500 ny invests in R&D. ”If a company like Johnson & Johnson shoes, worth about $21,000 before the store’s slashed prices. Jerni- ever figured this courage but be able attend out, who would even courage butthat thathe hewon't won't bewear abletotoglasses attend again?” when he actually responded, per the ShopInRI 5 a similar tactic with the shark, which prom because he'll be in Hawaii filming prom because he'll be in Hawaii filming gan had so much new merch that she decided to hold fundraiAP.aStillwater Area High School senior he gave a swift kick before swimming Jungle JungleCruise. Cruise.Instead, Instead,Johnson Johnsonrented rentedout out ser in August, where she’ll also give away school supplies to faKatie Kelzenberg asked the actor to for his life back to shore. However, aa nearby nearbymovie movie theater theater on on Saturday Saturdayfor for "Rock" it with milies in need. Local and church herher at the school's May Kelzenberg it’s businesses probably for the bestathat McWil-are assisting Kelzenbergand andmore morethan than230 230friends friendsand and prom in a Twitter video posted last didn’t try will that with the pygmy family familytotowatch watchhis hislatest latestmovie, movie,Rampage. Rampage. with that effort. Sheliams hopes this inspire others. 5”If they can week, the Pioneer Press reports. The faded rattlesnake that bit him three Johnson even covered the cost of Johnson even covered the cost ofsnacks snacks go help one person, one child, go to school with a self-proclaimed new pair of fan was dressed like years ago while on a hike in Utah. and anddrinks drinksfor forthe thetheater. theater."I"Icouldn't couldn'tbebeshoes on, it will make that child’s much she in said. The” Rock the video, sporting a black McWilliams walkedday awaysofrom whatbetter. lieve lieve it.it. I I was was so so surprised," surprised," Kelzenberg Kelzenberg
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half of "Dark Horse" are substantially similar to those of "Joyful Noise." Perry's attorneys, however, argued the song sections in question represent the kind of simple musical elements that if found to be subject to copyright would hurt music and all songwriters. One of the defendants' musical experts testified the musical patterns in dispute were as simple as those in "Mary Had a Little Lamb." But in a decision that left many in the courtroom surprised, jurors found all six songwriters and all four corporations that released and distributed Perry's song were liable. Perry wasn't present when the verdict was read.
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By Patrick Burke Eric Palmieri has a rich history in pizza making, and this fifth generation baker puts a different spin on pies at Johnston’s D. Palmieri’s Bakery. This Van Gogh of dough, sauce and cheese creations can look too good to want to slice and gobble up, but he says it’s perfectly okay.
That was the genesis of Palmieri’s pizza canvas genius.
“People tell me all the time that they feel bad cutting the pizzas and eating them,” Palmieri said. “What I tell them is, ‘take a picture and eat up!’ People do this with cakes. What I’m waiting for is for someone to start the trend of putting candles on a pizza instead of celebrating with a cake. That would be something!”
“I’m basicallythinking about it all the time, even when I’m not working,” Palmieri said. Food art, in general, is not something that I see a lot of people doing (although there is a growing community here in Rhode Island – Allie’s Donuts does some really fun things with their giant donut cakes, colored sprinkles and frosting – and we all seem to support and push one another, which is pretty awesome). There isn’t a manual or school of techniques, so I’m always thinking about new ways to manipulate ingredients in order to improve the quality of the pizza art.”
With a table full of toppings as his palette, Palmieri has turned a varied list of ingredients into everything from sports’ stars, to cartoons, and anything you can imagine in between. When Palmieri saw a 4th of July American flag cake made with “strawberry stripes and blueberry stars,” he thought, “why not replicate the idea with pepperoni and black olives.”
Eric’s great-great-grandfather, Domenico Palmieri, founded the original Palmieri’s Bakery on Federal Hill in 1905. In the 1970s, Eric’s grandfather Domenic, opened his own storefront, D. Palmieri’s Bakery, on Killingly Street in Johnston. Eric has worked there since 2006. The original Palmieri’s Bakery location was purchased from Eric’s uncle (his grandfather’s brother) approximately 20 years ago,
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then new owners expanded locations around the state. The Johnston location is the only family-run bakery remaining. “It’s pretty crazy to think about,” Palmieri said. “In terms of how much history there is with my family and Italian baking.” At D. Palmieri’s, you can get everything from NY-style slices to pastries, bread, stuffed calzones that make your mouth water, Italian market prepared foods that are made fresh every day, and much more, but where they really go outside the realm of your everyday pizza place or bakery is with Eric’s custom pizza portrait designs. Eric has a separate website to show off his previous pizza works, which cover all angles of pop culture and show off seriously unique skills in crafting with creative toppings. He’s had breakthroughs with mixing ingredients, creating different shades, and has experimented with toppings. “As an example, for the color grey, I used to use mushrooms, however, there is quite a variation in tones with mushrooms, from white to grey to black. In order to get a more consistent hue, I figured out that I could mix white grated cheese with black pepper powder. Depending on what shade of grey I want, I can add more or less pepper. Then, I use oil to bond the two ingredients together. It’s a lot like mixing paints, actually. The color is much more consistent and also easier to mold, shape, and work with, in general,” said Palmieri. “Another example of mixing ingredients is the tennis ball pizza,” Palmieri continued. “Where I chopped green and yellow bell peppers so small that I was able to mix them together to create the color of a tennis ball that is neither yellow, nor green, but actually a combination of the two. Then, I sprinkled it with oil and grated cheese to give it a ‘fuzzy’ look.” Palmieri chopped spinach to get that perfect Frankenstein-skin green, but went with green peppers for Oscar the Grouch and The Grinch since that shade “is more vibrant and
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cartoonish.” There’s also an eye-catching Celtics’ shamrock that’s colored green with basil leaves. The strangest ingredient he’s used was purple potatoes, which create a “super vibrant” purple hue, but the color can be compromised if sliced too thin. It shows up menacingly on his Joker. Mozzarella can create a delicious white, while breaded eggplant can make a tasty, textured beard or a coat of Wookie fur. “There’s a lot of thought and preparation that goes into it and a bit of trial and error too,” Palmieri said. “There are many variables that I need to consider when creating these pizzas, aside from the way they look-like how they will taste and how they will cook! I realized rather quickly that if I’m going to use American cheese for eyeballs or letters, that I need to use two slices instead of one, otherwise, the cheese melts too much, becomes transparent and the colors underneath start to show through.” Palmieri tries to be consistent with creating one or two new designs a week, and his gallery shows quite an imaginative array and a prodigious output. He stressed that adjustments can be made for custom orders, like red peppers instead of pepperoni for vegetarians. “I absolutely welcome and encourage people to contact me with custom design requests,” Palmieri said. “I always try to work with customers to create a pizza design that is visually pleasing, delicious and fits within their budget.” D Palmieri’s is located at 24 Killingly Street in Johnston, and the phone number is 401-621-9357. You can check out D. Palmieri’s at dpalmierisbakery.com where there is a link to Eric’s pizza designs. At ericpalmieri.com there are 17 categories from which to choose with lots of ideas.
You can also follow recent designs on Instagram at @ericpalmieripizzadesigns and at @dpalmierisbakery. 12 ShopInRI
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BABY BELL PEPPERS WITH FRESH CORN STUFFING I came up with this crunchy appetizer a few years ago, when I needed a tasty bite for one of our summer parties. I wanted something fresh that highlighted the veggies of the season, so when I spotted these baby bell peppers in the supermarket, I got the idea. I get requests for the recipe every year. (I grow my own baby bell peppers, but when we’re talking about feeding a large party, it’s time to go to the supermarket! ) I went to Twitter for some help. Since I follow a number of chefs, I asked the question: I’m cooking for a real chef for the first time. What’s the #1 tip you can give me? Only one chef answered, but it was none other than Andrew Zimmern, and
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he said simply: “Be yourself.” Be myself? Yeah…I think I can fake that! Cut the corn kernels from the ears, and sauté them very briefly in a little olive oil. Place them in a bowl and let them cool. Peel and quarter the Vidalia onion, and throw it on a hot grill with a little olive oil to get some nice grill marks on it, leaving the onion still crispy, not soft. If you’re cooking indoors, throw the quartered onion in a hot pan with a little olive oil, and cook it until you get some brown marks on it. Remove it, let cool, then place it in a food processor and pulse it until the onion is chopped into small bits, just smaller than the corn kernels. Add the onions to the corn. In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the Frank’s Red Hot. Pour in the crumbled cheese and mix well. Pour this into the corn and onion bowl and mix well. Add the lime juice, white pepper and parsley to the bowl and mix well again. Cut the baby bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membrane. Stuff the peppers with the corn mixture and garnish with cilantro or parsley. If you’re preparing this ahead of time, refrigerate the stuffed peppers until you’re ready to eat, but allow some time for them to warm up to a cool, not cold, temperature.
End of Summer Entertainment Traditions By Julia Romano
We know the end of summer is around the corner in Rhode Island when residents and visitors, alike, start to prepare themselves to brave the upcoming cold and wintry mix of what seems like endless days of frigid temperatures. But until the inevitable winter falls upon us once again, take full advantage of the remaining sunny, hot days when shorts, a t-shirt and your favorite flip flops are all that are needed to experience enjoyment in all things food, fun and summer the Ocean State has to offer.
2019 RI Blues Fest
Saturday, Aug 10, 2019 - Sunday, Aug 11, 2019 Events Center at Mulligan's Island 1000 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI This year's Blues Fest will feature up and coming and established blues musicians from across New England, with traditional sounds to more modern blues rock sounds. Saturday, August 10 Cross Rhode Blues Band at 1 p.m.; Heidi Nirk Band at 3 p.m.; Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang at 5 p.m.; Lois Greco Band at 7 p.m. 16 ShopInRI
Sunday, August 11 Chris Stovall Brown at 1 pm; Travis Colby Band at 3 pm; The Silks at 5 p.m. The festival opens each day at 12noon for attendees to find the best seat and get some hot food and cold drinks before the musical line up kicks off. Special guests will be making appearances each day and activities and fun will abound. You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas and your own toys to enjoy an entire afternoon at the Events Center, BUT, please do not bring your own food, drinks, coolers, pets (only service animals allowed), tents or canopies. For more information go to: www.RIBluesFest.com
The Washington County Fair
78 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Richmond, RI Wednesday, August 14-Sunday, August 19, 2019 http://www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com/tickets Fireworks will take place on opening night.
Owned and operated by the volunteers of the Washington County Pomona Grange, the Washington County Fair, a non-profit organization, has been a great New England tradition for the past 52 years! The Fair is Rhode Island's largest agricultural event.
One of the biggest draws to the Fair is today's Country Music Stars! Offering a mix of music, rides and agricultural displays, the largest fair in Rhode Island returns to delight all ages. Look for big-name music headliners, plus the second year of New England’s largest traveling roller coaster to anchor the giant midway. Factor in animal shows, grange and 4H exhibits, crafts, children’s games, and tractor and horse pulls, and you’ve got a celebration that you won’t want your family to miss. Admission includes access to all daily concerts, special acts and events, the giant midway and kiddy land area (all ride tickets and games separate), all agricultural events and shows, exhibits and displays, tractor and horse pulls, the farm museum, and much, much more! The Fair features the Main Stage pine grove where you can relax and enjoy some of music's hottest acts. The Midway is full of the rides you look forward too every year, as well as some new additions! Bring the entire family for five full days of fun and entertainment. Admission is $11.00 for adults, and includes all Fair activities besides rides. Children 10 years of age and under are admitted free of charge. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more exciting announcements!
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Friday, August 30-September 1, 2019 www.Gowherewhen.com Ninigret Park Charlestown, RI Rhythm & Roots Festival is an annual celebration of dancing, music, camping, food and fun. It takes place at Ninigret Park in coastal Rhode island over Labor Day weekend, drawing thousands of families for the relaxing, friendly vibe and three full days of authentic roots music. About 1,500 of the festival attendees camp the entire weekend at the Park, which covers 200 acres for swimming, hiking, biking and bird-watching. A playground, tennis and basketball and public beach are available too. The Family Stage features parades, games, bubble art, movies, crafts, storytellers and comedians.The popular dance stage features a covered of 4,400-square-foot wooden floor that attracts dancers from 38 states and three Canadian provinces. More than two dozen bands will play a spicy mix of music.
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 97 Walcott St., Pawtucket Friday, August 16-Sunday, August 18, 2019 While going 92 years strong, this cultural celebration at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church features Greek pastries and cuisine, ( using 900 pounds of lamb and 4,000 stuffed grape leaves), as well as live dancers performing traditional and modern Greek dances, an indoor-outdoor marketplace, a café, and activities for children.
Staying overnight is a must so as to get every minute’s worth of Rhythm & Roots. The late-night jams and new friends at the campground extend the fun. Show up with your clothes, dancing shoes, bedding and a cooler – that’s it. Diverse range of foods are available on spot which includes Thai Noodles, Potato pancakes, smoked meats and many more. It’s lining up to be an epic and jamming festival experience. Visitors, no matter their age group, will enjoy it to the max. This event is perfect to add to one’s bucket list! Rhythm & Roots at Ninigret Park is the place to be on Labor Day Weekend! ShopInRI 17
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By: Jenn Lombari Not far from the Rhode Island border is a family farm that was built on love. Anawan Farm started with 2 acres of blueberry bushes planted by Gabi Salisbury’s grandfather. Her father continued to keep the farm producing when he started conventionally growing butternut squash. He was the main squash farmer in the area for over 20 years; selling to local markets until the times caught up with local farmers and made them follow FSMA regulations and go through big corporations to sell their product. There isn’t much squash anymore and blueberries became less of a concern. But Anawan Farm continues to thrive as a five generation farm with Gabi and Pam Salisbury and their son and daughter running the show. About five years ago, Pam and Gabi both lost
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their mothers unexpectedly. Gabi’s mother had been growing zinnias for 30 years. Growing flowers seemed like a way that they could both honor the memory of their mothers and keep Gabi’s dad busy on the farm. They asked if they could have a small piece of land to start a garden and they planted a simple row of zinnias. Soon, they had more than they knew what to do with. It seemed like a nice thing to do at the time; set up a small table by the roadside and sell zinnias using the honor system. People driving by could stop, take the fresh cut flowers home and leave the money in the cash box. Every day, all the flowers were gone and customers were respecting the system. From that little space they were given to grow a row of zinnias, Pam and
Gabi are now in charge of four acres of active farm. As of 2019 Anawan Farm has been certified ORGANIC, and they are one of the only farms in the area that can claim this. The vegetables that they are growing organically are local favorites. Some of what they grow is snap peas, different types of lettuce, kales, basil, radishes, cucumbers, summer squash and more. Other organic items that are provided by nearby farms are fresh eggs, fruits, carrots, onions…the list goes on. It’s best to just stop in. They even started a small strawberry crop this year! The farm stand still operates on the honor system Tuesday-Friday 1pm-6:30pm and one of their 5 workers or 5 volunteers will be at the farm stand on the weekend 10am-6:30pm to help you and answer any questions you may have. Pam and Gabi do hope to staff
the farm stand full time but you can’t rush a good thing. In addition to zinnias, Anawan Farm grows and sells over 50,000 sunflowers yearly! The flower fields are not organic yet but are in transition and will be certified organic as soon as possible. However, you can buy confidently, knowing that the flowers are all herbicide, pesticide, and fungicide free. They don’t plan to sell their vegetables in any large supermarkets but they will continue to sell at local farmers markets as well as their farm stand. Pam enjoys meeting the people she sells to and educating the public on the process and importance of organic local produce. She commented that “Your food can be local! It’s the freshest and you can tell the difference.”
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Comic Con, Eternal Con, Chiller Theatre, and Auto Show have been staples of large themed shows, drawing huge crowds of die-hard fans. Now, on November 23-24, you can add Sopranos Con, an event organized in honor of the HBO blockbuster show that dazzled the nation. The show is the “brain-child” of Michael Mota, Rhode Island Native and his two partners. “It is great to do something you enjoy and put your heart into it. This is a passion project for me and my partners Joe and Dan. It is not the first Sopranos event I have had but this one is a bigger scale.”
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The event will be held at the Meadowlands in Secaucus, New Jersey. Michael has done smaller Sopranos events that featured four or five cast members doing a Q&A either at his restaurant or some other venue. He and his partners decided to tackle something with a bigger “bada-bing”. They wanted to develop a Con like no other that would be a fan experience not just a bunch of booths of people selling items. As Michael explained it is prime time to do the Con. There is the 20th Anniversary of the show and the confirmation of the long awaited prequel by Dave Chase coming out in 2020 called “The Many Saints of Newark”. It is funny to note when the show first came out Michael wasn’t even interested in taking it in. It was not until curiosity gnawed at him and he watched the first season and he was hooked.
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single-phase construction project in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” The process to develop a casino started in 2011, when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enacted the Expanded Gaming Act, which would allow Las Vegas style gaming in three established state territories, each eligible for one gaming licensed development. Everett, a territory that is part of Greater Boston, was one of the territories that was chosen to receive a gaming license. While a number of companies expressed interest in developing a casino project to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Wynn Resorts set their sights on the Everett location, and once they did, they went full force ahead. Robert J. DeSalvio, former president of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem and executive vice president of Sands
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STYLEWEEK Season 17 Returns With New Look and New Location By Mary Hanna
STYLEWEEK Northeast will return this fall for Season 17, showcasing Spring 2020 collections. As a wellestablished Rhode Island favorite, STYLEWEEK looks to freshen up their three-night fashion extravaganza this year.
the new emerging designers, Rhode Island-based Tatyana, and Bostonbased Sinsational and Jeena. This year’s SEED challenge will consist of university level designers from MassArt tasked to create one piece made out of recycled material.
This new look will feature a new location for STYLEWEEK, set in the larger, third floor venue of the Rhode Island Convention Center, as opposed to the former, narrower venue of Sabin place. STYLEWEEK aims for a new, modern look by transforming the venue into an industrial chic atmosphere featuring a wider runway.
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SUIT YOURSELF at Franklin Rogers LTD. Great Suits for $99-$199
I don’t know about you, but I like my food, fruits, and vegetables nice and fresh. There is nothing better than farm fresh food. Well, except for a good aged meat, cheese, wine or scotch. I feel the same way about suits. When we get a run of suits, even when the suit sells very well, we’re left with a few stragglers. Those suits cost us a lot of headaches. All the time, customers will see the suit in our stock, tell us that is exactly what they’re looking for, only to find that we no longer have that suit in stock, in a variety of sizes. Usually the customer doesn’t buy anything because they already saw the suit they wanted. I have seen it happen time and time again. We know that if the customer had never seen the suit they fell in love with, the customer most likely would buy something else. Many of you have had the experience of going to a restaurant for something you’re craving and find out they’re out of it, even though it’s on the menu. The funny thing is you really cannot pick out anything else on the menu because you came for one particular thing. Well, we think we may have come up with a solution. At the end of every season, we cull the stock from our business and designer section, including suits that range from $700-$800, and put them into stock for $99-$199. These suits are truly incredible buys in the range. There are pieces from all our designer lines, and in almost all cases, these suits are being sold below what we pay for them. Yes, we really do lose money on them, but we don’t lose a sale because someone wanted them, and we no longer have their size.
This year we have added a selection of magnificent sport coats to our summer sale. Now, we have a selection of very timely products in summer fabrics such as cotton, rayon, silk and linen starting at only $99. We have a great selection of jackets which are ideal for wearing as a dress jacket, for travel, or with khakis and jeans. For anyone travelling this summer or early fall, having a jacket with a bunch of pockets on them is really helpful in keeping your gear and tickets together. We have also added a selection of less constructed and less constrictive jackets as well as traditional and slim fit models. The styles are new, and shorter in length. Many of them are made from the finest fabrics from the best mills in Biella, Italy. Among those suit and sport coats, we are offering, for the first time, a selection of designer suits that normally sell for $499-$899, for only $199! This includes Ibiza, Paul Betenly, English Laundry, Manzini, and Bresciani. Included in this selection are suits made in Italy, as well as other fashion destinations around the world. The savvy consumer knows that these are tremendous values. In addition, we have a selection of cotton, as well as linen suits that sold for $379, for only $99. The goody list goes on and on. Please come Down city and see us and remember that we have FREE PARKING at MetroPark next to the arcade.
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By Brian J. Lowney A visit to the Hotpoint Emporium is an adventure that shouldn’t be missed and one that certainly deserves more than a casual glimpse.
Nasseramics in the Mudstone Studios in Warren, exhibits his ceramics at Hotpoint as well as at craft and music festivals.
The colorful gallery offers more than 35 award-winning painters and illustrators, sculptors, handbag designers, woodworkers, textile artists, ceramists, photographers, shell artists, jewelers, torn paper artists and other award-winning artisans, all housed in a spacious facility that is marked by an iconic neon sign that was fully restored at 39 State Street.
“It’s a lot of work but it’s also a lot of fun,” the ceramist begins. Nasser, a 2013 graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth where he studied graphic design, offers a variety of drink and dinner ware, plates and bowls at the Hotpoint Emporium.
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Nasser, who serves as the assistant director of Visual Communications at Cape Cod Community College, began his artistic venture as a potter
while still in high school and “took it more seriously” at the university. He continued his interest in wheelthrowing at Mudstone where he has continued his art for the past four years. The potter’s collection includes a variety of Bristol-themed mugs and dinnerware, and the artist notes that he will soon be busy creating holidaythemed ornaments that are always popular as gifts and as table favors. “I would love people to start collecting my pottery,” he shares, adding that customers can purchase items that Mudstone Studios
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are unique and appealing without costing a great deal of money. Hotpoint artist Richard Bradley, a Providence resident, says “I’ve always had a fascination, as far back as I remember, with jewelry and all things sparkly. In my teenage years I started collecting vintage costume jewelry and my natural inclination was to explore how and where such beautiful objects were made. From working in design houses that opened in the 1930’s and 40’s I learned many of the old and lost techniques from some of the industries ‘old timers.’ Today I’m a 10+ year veteran jewelry designer who enjoys inspiring others as well as exploring my own creative venues.” Sculptor Ellen Blomgren, owner of Mudstone Studios in Warren whose work is available at Hotpoint, is a member of the Rhode Island State Council of the Arts, has taught pottery and art throughout the state. “My inspiration comes from my love of wildlife and nature,” Blomgren shares. “I use the ceramic medium to tell a story. As I mold the clay into the form I’m trying to achieve, a story evolves embellished with texture, color and detail. I hope to stir a feeling that these creatures to come to life and play with you.” “I am an an animal sculptor,” she says, adding that her favorite subjects include foxes and dogs. Her two pugs, Gracie and Eddy, are often used as models as she sculpts with clay. “I am new with cats,” Blomgren reveals, adding that while her work is on display at the gallery, she also works on commission. As an artist, Blomgren says that she is constantly inspired by her association with the Hotpoint collaboration. “Artists, in general, think outside the box, “ she continues. “They are always pushing the envelope on the canvas, so to speak.” Nasser agrees that his artistic colleagues are very congenial and supportive of each other’s work.
“There is a very strong collaboration at the gallery,” Nasser shares. “Everyone helps each other out.” He explains that each artisan works two shifts per month, and all sales benefit the artist. “Because there is no sales tax on art sold in Rhode Island, visitors and local shoppers can take advantage of any purchases in the store,” Nasser tells. He adds that artists bring in new work very week and there is always one or two artisans on hand at the store to discuss their work. Another artisan who developed a widespread following is Melonie Massa, owner of Mermaid’s Baubles, a Bristol-based artist who creates seashell art. Massa delicately makes sailor’s valentines, using rare vintage shells into wearable or ornamental art. Hotpoint Emporium artist Jen Charleson pairs her mixed media geometric paintings with photos from the Hubble telescope and has been selected to exhibit her works from this collection as part of The Art of the Cosmos show celebrating 30 years of the Hubble Mission. The exhibit will be staged in Pasadena, California in April 2020. Charleson offers a capsule of her work in Emporium’s lower basement. “I like the COOP model,” the artist emphasizes., adding that the member artists “share the responsibilities and expenses.” Visit Hotpoint Emporium Artist Co-op, 39 State Street, Bristol. (401) 410-2985. Visit the store on Facebook at: hotpointemporiumr find the business on Facebook. ShopInRI 39
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YOU’LL FIND EVERYTHING BUT FLEAS AT THESE MARKETS By Julia Romano
The traditional and most popular story about the origin of the term “flea market” was in the article, “What Is A Flea Market?” by Albert LaFarge in the 1998 winter edition of Today’s Flea Market magazine. LeFarge’s theory, as expressed in the book, is that “flea market” is an English term taken from the French “marché aux puces,” which literally translates to “market of the fleas,” labeled as such because the items sold were previously owned and worn, supposedly containing fleas. LeFarge goes on to describe a flea market as an outdoor bazaar in Paris, France, named after those pesky little parasites of the order Siphonaptera (or “wingless bloodsucker”) that infested the upholstery of old furniture that was put out for sale. According to Hollis Flea Market in Hollis, New Hampshire, America has approximately 5,000 flea markets, swap meets, open-air, farmers, antique and collectible markets, and special events, with an estimated over one million vendors and one hundred million annual shoppers. At flea markets in Rhode Island, you’ll find more than just a bunch of odds and ends, and customers often discover items they adopt as their own. With a variety of unique goods and collectibles, shoppers scouring the markets for their own treasures will find intricate works of art, paintings, stamps, and jewelry, in addition to a number of affordable household goods, books, toys, games, clothes, and furniture. Check out the below list off just a handful of the best flea markets and antique shopping destinations in Rhode Island:
PROVIDENCE OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET A popular flea market inspired by the famous Brooklyn Flea, Providence Outdoor Flea Market isn’t your typical flea market. Held every Sunday along the river in downtown Providence, the function is strictly an artisan/ maker and flea market, so new items, direct sales products, bulk merchandise, and knock off merchandise is totally forbidden.
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You’ll only find the best of the best here, as all vendors are carefully chosen to avoid any garage sale leftovers. To date, the market has hosted over 500 sellers and has quickly become one of the best flea markets in Rhode Island. Items for sale include vintage housewares, antique decor, jewelry, clothing, vintage toys, vinyl, and repurposed one-of-a-kind artisan items. They welcome local community non-profits with any mission related to the environment, arts, youth, LGBT issues or animal welfare. They also invite local musicians to play the boardwalk unplugged for their engaging, generous and appreciative patrons. They have also hosted dozens of the area’s best local food trucks, carts and purveyors whose products are locally sourced and homemade, and they keep the Flea patrons and vendors well-fed and watered. This Flea also welcomes dogs, as long as they are on leashes and are well behaved. Where: 345 S. Water St, Providence, RI Free Admission and free on-street parking; Rain or shine Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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GENERAL STANTON INN FLEA MARKET One of the longest-running inns in the country, General Stanton Inn is a stately Victorian home in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The inn dates back to 1667, and hosts the oldest, continually-running flea market in the state. Each weekend during the summer months, the inn welcomes hundreds of vendors to set up on the expansive lawn big enough to accommodate over 400 sellers. The inn is a spectacular spot to browse for antiques and vintage items, and you never know what merchants will bring next. If you want a piece of Rhode Island history or just some stylish antique dishes, you’ll likely find them — and plenty more — here. The General Stanton Inn Flea Market is especially known for its’ nautical antiques. In addition to antiques the flea market offers vintage, collectible, and new items, as well as Farmer’s Market goods. 4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813 Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 8:00 am — 3:00 pm PLAINFIELD PIKE FLEA MARKET offers over 10 acres of outdoor space with room for over 500 vendors! Parking and admission is 100% FREE to the public!
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The Plainfield Pike Flea Market spreads over ten acres of outdoor space, houses more than 500 vendors selling a unique variety of goods. The market is open on Sundays from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm and both admission and parking are 100% free to the public. Visitors usually refer to Plainfield Pike as a mini treasure hunt, as there is so much to see and explore that you’re bound to find something you really love. Popular items found at this flea market include clothes, shoes, games, toys, kitchen wares, electronics, makeup, jewelry, handbags, hats, collectible stamps, antique furniture, and many other odds and ends – the list is endless. They will be open every Sunday until October 28, 2019! 2111 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI
BIG TOP FLEA MARKET While living in New England, we are surrounded by spectacular antique outlets and flea markets. While there are plenty from which to choose, some are so big, they require more than just a day to fully explore. Big Top Flea Market might just be the biggest in the state! Over 200 vendors are spread out both indoors and outdoors across 50,000 square feet, and offer tons of deals for items including beautiful antique furniture to unique jewelry pieces and everything in between. Atlantic Mills Complex at 118 Manton Avenue in Providence. Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. OLD MILL VINTAGE MARKET AND FLEA West Warwick’s Old Mill Vintage Market and Flea is vintagefilled with some of the most exquisite antiques and collectibles you can find in all of New England. Shopping in this flea market is like taking a trip back into history. The shop is located in the Centreville Mill, a historic West Warwick landmark used in textile production in the 1800s.
BARGAIN FAIR FLEA MARKET The Bargain Fare Flea Market and discount store, first opened in 2001, and is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. This flea market has been an essential part of the community, providing necessary products and services at low costs. The flea market is filled with clothing, jewelry, toys, kitchen goods, household items, furniture, automotive parts, gardening equipment, and much more. The entire family will love spending the day at Bargain Fare, seeking great deals and exploring unique goods that can’t be found anywhere else. You can walk away with some amazing items for low costs at Bargain Fare.
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Elvira Protano’s Gift for Hope Foundation is helping people fighting breast cancer. Mark Berger By Since her breast cancer diagnosis several years ago, Elvira Protano of Woonsocket has waged a fierce one-woman battle against the disease. Instead of feeling sorry for herself and thinking there was nothing that she could do to make a difference, Protano not only beat back cancer, but also started a non-profit group devoted to aiding anyone else dealing with this disease.
mastectomy, several months of chemo and reconstructive surgery before doctors told her she was in remission. “When someone in the family has this, their spouse or other family member may also have to take time off from work to take them to their appointments or pick up their medications. When both spouses are not working, that creates a situation where people fall behind on bill payments and other problems often come up as a result.”
Five years ago, she began “Elvira’s Gift for Hope Foundation,” not only as a coping mechanism for herself, but to show others that someone else is also fighting for them.
Protano said that she was fortunate in that she worked at home as a CPA/accountant when she learned of the news. Had she commuted to work, then she might have had to
Her mission differs from others in that the money she raises does not go toward research. She puts the money she receives into paying off bills and providing other necessities for impacted families.
quit her job because she would have missed time at work. Most people are not as lucky in that regard—their jobs might not be there when they get back from treatments. Elvira’s Gift for Hope Foundation recently received its 501 (c) (3) non-profit designation, which Protano said took a year to complete. She is thrilled with getting this distinction because it shows companies and individuals that her cause is “legit” when she requests help.
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ies, clothes and toys during the holidays; has made car, rent, utility and/or mortgage payments—often for people who were close to losing their possessions—and other expenses to keep the focus on getting better for the people she helps. The Foundation has given dozens of area families throughout Blackstone Valley the assistance they needed—often without fanfare or hype. She wants to help out in her own way—because she knows what these families are going through—but said that she does not need the spotlight to feel like she makes a difference. “There is a need for people to get help, but they are too proud to ask,” she said. “It can be tough to ask for assistance, but I am here to help, and every donation I receive and give is strictly confidential. They do not need to meet with me, although they can if they want. Over the past few years, I have
Past raffle items included trips to Foxwoods, Block Island and Great Wolf Lodge, autographed jerseys signed by recently-retired New England Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski, fan autographed football signed by New England Patriots wide receiver (and recent Super Bowl LIII Most Valuable Player) Julian Edelman, Providence Bruins tickets, Providence College gift packages, and restaurant gift cards. Protano hopes to have bigger and better prizes on hand for this event. Tickets for the September 6 event are $40 for individuals, $75 for couples and $350 for a table of ten. Protano’s goal is to raise $15,000 at the September event to help people during the holiday season, which is a critical time of need. “My hope is to make people feel a little better about themselves and giving them a reason to smile during their time
“My hope is to make people feel a little better about themselves and giving them a reason to smile during their time of stress.” - Elvira Protano
been able to provide gifts for families during the holidays, keep people in their homes when they were just days from being evicted and keep the lights on when their electric bill became too expensive.” Protano recently held a Music Bingo Night at Escada Restaurant & Bar in Johnston to help raise awareness and funds for the 5th annual Foundation Fundraiser to be held at The Coachman in Bellingham, MA on Friday, September 6. Funds collected that night will help the Foundation’s mission and will work toward helping people in need during the fall and winter months.
of stress,” she concluded. “Breast Cancer had no idea who they would be dealing with when I got diagnosed. It’s messing with the wrong woman!” More details about the event and contributing to the Elvira’s Gift For Hope Foundation can be obtained by contacting Elvira Protano at (401) 787-5638 or by email at: elvirasgiftforhope.15@gmail.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the Foundation’s website at www.elvirasgiftforhope.org. ShopInRI 47
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HEAT OR ICE FOR SORE MUSCLES?
By Susan Gazerro It can be so confusing. When do I use heat and when do I use ice? There are many techniques such as nutrition, hydration, compression, blood flow, and topical ointments to limit or eliminate the annoying muscle soreness that you can often experience after lifting weights, running, or exposing your muscles to other potentially damaging activities. But the question is, when do you use heat and when do you use ice? As I mentioned in one of my previous articles, I believe that salt is a healer. I also believe that ice is a healer. However, there are times when heat is the answer. So, how do you know whether you should use ice or heat? Icing and cold exposure for sore muscle recovery should be applied on a regular basis when you feel sore. I have recently read about cold thermogenesis and all its advantages. Some include the multitude of performance benefits derived from frequent exposure to cold temperatures and cryotherapy, such as cold water immersion and cold showers. Pain from sore muscles can interfere with daily activity. However, ice and heat can decrease muscle soreness and speed your recovery. While both treatments are beneficial, they are best suited for different 50 ShopInRI
situations. Ice and heat may also be alternated as soon as 3 days after injury. Let me explain further and try to shed some light on the differences and timing of when to use ice or heat. When to Ice an Injury Immediately after an injury, muscle soreness occurs as tissues are overstretched or torn. Bleeding and swelling often occur inside and around your muscle. Ice application after an injury constricts your blood vessels, decreasing blood flow to the area and limiting swelling. Nerve activity is decreased by cold, which diminishes your pain. Ice is typically applied for 10 to 20 minutes every 3 to 4 hours. It can be used daily until your pain is gone. Heat Application Heat application increases blood flow to the injured area. For this reason, heat should not be used for the first 2 to 3 days after injury. Heat is typically applied for 15 to 20 minutes to improve flexibility
and reduce stiffness. Following the first 3 days after injury, you can alternate the use of ice and heat to treat your sore muscles. Apply heat if you’re feeling stiff. The most common time for stiffness is after the muscle has been in a rest mode, such as first thing in the morning after you get out of bed. The muscle has been in an idle mode contributing to stiffness. This is when heat is beneficial. Ice is most beneficial immediately after the activity when the muscle is “awake.” Hot and Cold Baths Hot and cold baths will absolutely decrease pain and swelling of your sore muscles. Alternating between warm and cold water helps flush excess fluid out of the area as your blood vessels expand and contract. Warm bath temperatures should range from 105 to 110 degrees fahrenheit and cold baths from 50 to 65 degrees fahrenheit. Alternating between hot and cold baths can begin immediately after injury. Treatment
should typically last for 10 to 30 minutes and may be performed more than once a day. My personal opinion and experience is that ice is more helpful than heat. There are times when heat should be applied, but like salt, I believe that ice is a healer. Ice not only helps with soreness and pain, but it also decreases inflammation. Speaking from experience, (lots of experience), heat, ice, ibuprofen, creams, etc. are all great and may help with soreness or stiffness. I truly believe, however, that the number one medication for an injury is to work through it. The more you don’t use the sore muscle, the worse it will get. I have a very bad knee. My injury is so severe that a surgeon told me that it was the worst tear he had ever seen and that I had to have surgery. I have since had two more opinions, and yes, both surgeons agree it is very bad, but both also said that the worst thing I can do is to do nothing. You need to keep moving. I could not believe what I was hearing because this is what I preach to all my clients and classes. Our bodies are meant to move. Once we stop, our bodies will become noticeably stiff. If you have the ability to move your arms and legs, move them! The more you move your body, the healthier your body is going to be. Quotes: “It’s actually pretty simple: You either do it or you don’t.” It’s your body and your life. You decide. Do you want to feel good and healthy or do you want to feel sluggish and overweight? “The hardest lift of all is lifting your butt off the couch.” But once you do it, you realize there is no other way. Feeling “good” and feeling “healthy” makes you realize there is NO other way to live. Susan Gazerro ShopInRI 51
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By: Stacie Venagro 2017 World Miss Fitness America Pro During the summer, there always seems to be some kind of event happening. It’s the perfect time for gathering at many outdoor activities with family and friends. Cookouts, festivals, beach days, or just hanging by the pool are most popular during the summer months in the Ocean State. During this time, we tend to eat lots of “party food” such as burgers, hot dogs, sweets, and other fast foods. Sometimes it’s just too hot to cook in the kitchen! It can be difficult to resist temptation during this time; things just don’t seem to be as regimented in the summertime. I hear the phrase “summer bodies are made in the winter” all of the time; this is a great way for you to think about the summer and plan ahead, but it does not mean that you should throw your progress away. Anytime is the perfect time to start incorporating healthy foods and exercise into your daily plan. There are plenty of delicious meals that can be made to avoid using a stove and that are cookout friendly. Eating red meat every once in awhile is fine, but eating it regularly can cause health issues like heart disease, high cholesterol and increased cancer risk. Swap out red meat for leaner sources of protein such as fish, turkey, chicken, beans, and lean cuts of pork. Turkey burgers and veggie burgers are readily available at almost every supermarket if you don’t want to make your own; just pay attention to the salt content. Cut chicken into small pieces and marinate in a low sodium marinade for as long as possible, grab some delicious veggies and make kabobs on the grill. Another idea is to pre-make foil packets with a portion of lean protein and veggies to have ready to put on the grill anytime for a healthy meal. Drain and rinse canned chickpeas and season with your favorite flavors and throw them in the toaster oven for a few minutes for a high protein snack or an addition to your salad. Start your day with a big healthy breakfast so you don’t go out starving. Staying on top of your game doesn’t mean denying yourself the occasional burger or piece of cake. Moderation and small portions are key; it’s just as important to enjoy yourself. There are so many possibilities, you don’t need to limit yourself.
30 minutes, in addition to staying on track with your nutrition plan. If you’re an outdoors type of person, get out early in the morning or later in the day to exercise to avoid becoming dehydrated or develop heat exhaustion; it happens faster than you think. If you cannot avoid getting your workout in during peak sun time, do it indoors or hit the pool. Exercises in the water are excellent for staying cool and keeping pressure off of bones and joints. Trust me, you’ll feel much more confident putting that bathing on after a good workout Water, water, water! Hydrate yourself from the minute you wake up. Add lemons and other fruits to jazz it up a bit. Herbal teas can be made into delicious iced teas as well. Summer fruits also give lots of hydration, especially melons. Keep alcoholic beverages to a minimum, and when you do have them, drink extra water, since alcohol can also cause dehydration. Enjoy this time with family and friends, don’t get too hung up on weight and appearances. Stick to your plan and it will happen for you! Thank you,Stacie Stacie Venagro Fitness 161 Macklin Street Cranston, RI 02920
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a family. Executive Director Lisa Abbenante said the financial strain can put many families over the edge without The Tomorrow Fund’s support. “Nobody wants to think about these scenarios, but in case they happen, we are a resource available to them,” said Abbenante. “Costs such as parking can become very expensive if a parent is coming in daily or even several times a day. Parents might take a leave from work to stay by their child’s side at the hospital, causing overdue rent and utility bills. We are here to financially and emotionally support these courageous kids and their families during this challenging time.” The Tomorrow Fund is located on the Rhode Island Hospital Campus on Eddy Street in Providence and provides support to any child diagnosed with cancer who is treated in the oncology program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and The Tomorrow Fund Clinic. The Tomorrow Fund is unique
to Rhode Island. Abbenante said they provide parking passes for the parents or guardians and a daily stipend for inpatients to be put toward food or other expenses. She noted that parking can cost into the tens of thousands and is not something that people consider when they are dealing with said care. The Tomorrow Fund also provides day camps for the patients and their siblings. Camp Dotty (ages 4 to 7 year olds) and Camp Tomorrow (ages 8 to 13) provides a week-long day came with fun and activities for children to just be children. Additionally, they also provide other programs and services for families. The Tomorrow Fund sponsors Sibling Day, Parents Time Out, National Cancer Survivors Day, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Parent Reunion among their programs. Their “Kids for Kids” program invites schools, colleges and youth organizations to join in raising awareness in helping
children with cancer. Abbenante said the organization hosts three outside events annually. The first one is their Stroll, which happens every April, where people of all ages stroll around Garden City in Cranston. Another one is their 27th annual Golf Tournament at Warwick Country Club taking place on Monday, August 26. Last but not least, The Tomorrow Fund will hold its signature event, the 32nd Annual Fantasy Ball, on Saturday, November 2, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. She said the events are designed to raise awareness and funding for their programs. When people mention they have never heard of The Tomorrow Fund, Abbenante said it’s not a bad thing, it means that they and no one they know have been affected or are dealing with the disease. If someone in their family is dealing with cancer, then they have a better understanding of what The Tomorrow Fund does and what they provide their patients and their family. “These three events are crucial, ensuring the continuation of programs and the mission of the organization. The Tomorrow Fund is an independent 501(c) (3) organization who receives no funding from Hasbro Children’s Hospital,” said Abbenante. “The money helps to not only provide the children and their families with some much-needed relief and piece of mind, it also helps supports the clinic. We are grateful for the kind support of our donors and benefactors who make this possible.”
There are opportunities to sponsor a hole or to sponsor the event itself. This event starts at 11:00 AM, which includes, lunch, a 12:45 Shotgun Start, appetizers and dinner. The cost is $250 for an individual player and sponsorships range from $100 for a Tee Sign Sponsorship to a Platinum Level Sponsorship for $3,500, which includes a golf package for four players, two tee signs and recognition at the event. Proper dress is required. The deadline for submitting individuals and teams is Friday, August 9. Inquiries and payments may be made online at :tomorrowfund.org/
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Why “Natural Finish” Deck Staining is SUCH a Finicky Undertaking…
My name is Tom Lopatosky. I’m the President of LOPCO Contracting (www.LopcoContracting.com) & I’m honored to have the opportunity to talk to you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love answering your questions! Please send them to tom@LopcoContracting.com or call 401-270-2664. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this column! Believe it or not, I am in my 3rd decade in the home improvement industry. Feels kind of funny to be able to say it, but yes, I suppose I am some type of elder statesman. Perhaps one of the most dynamically evolving portions of the industry that I have witnessed over this time period is “natural finish” deck staining technology. When I first got involved in the industry, we had some historically SUPER sweet natural finish deck staining products that were the backbone of many of our deck staining suppliers. As time progressed, however, I personally have witnessed revolutionary shifts with regard to these types of products, as environmental laws have tightened up and become more restrictive than any of the natural finish deck stain producers could have possibly anticipated. As this has occurred, normally ultra-reliable “go-to” natural finish deck staining products have seemingly overnight become the source of application issues in the field, as well as potential service challenges on the backside of things. As our industry has done their best to adapt and keep pace with these dramatic shifts, we have done a tremendous amount of trial and error on our end to be able to recommend and put into effect what we believe are the very best natural finish deck staining methodologies for our clients. Although not perfect, and still ever-evolving, I do believe we have (knock on wood) the best systems in place for ensuring that our clients have what is best available in terms of natural finish deck staining technology, for each of their absolutely individual deck requirements. There are many variables when it comes to properly getting a natural finish deck staining job done correctly. Although it is not able to be controlled, the weather is at the forefront of everything. We prefer it being bone dry the day before you stain, the day you stain, and the day after you stain. We try our best to communicate this to our clients. In New England, with particularly challenging stretches of on-and-off wet weather,
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we understand that it can be mountingly difficult for clients to remain patient as they wait for the ideal time to stain. Nonetheless, proper weather conditions are VERY important. Another VERY important thing to pay attention to is the way that the stain is applied. My recommendation is that the stain should be applied one board at a time, end-to-end, while always maintaining a wet edge. For best results, we either brush, rag, or brush/rag in tandem our natural stain applications. If ragging, be sure to store all used rags in a bucket of water (if you want to know why I say this, feel free to reach out to us and set up some time to chat with me and I will be happy to fill you in). We typically utilize one-coat natural finish deck stains. Before any product is applied to the deck, the deck should be thoroughly cleaned and prepped to bare wood as best as possible. If the deck was previously coated, there are a variety of techniques that can be used to ensure that the finish you are applying, will be as beautiful as ultimately possible. It is important to note that all horizontal natural stain finished deck surfaces (floors, stairs and the top of handrails) should receive a maintenance coat, minimally, once every 1-3 years, depending upon how they weather and a few other factors. As you can see, natural finish deck staining is not the easiest to plan, nor execute. If done correctly, though, your deck can easily be the envy of all those who may see it, as well as be protected to maintain its SWEET-looking state for a long time to come!
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painting business in Providence since 1995; LOPCO Contracting – the “Personable, Particular Professionals” – specializes in carpentry and exterior & interior painting. Recently LOPCO Contracting was named ‘RI’s Finest Painting Contracting Company’ by ShopInRI Magazine. In 2013, Tom was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and a “40 Under 40” award winner by Providence Business News. He is a member of both the PDCA and RIBA (Rhode Island Builders Association). Tom has weekly ‘Home Improvement Tips’ that air on the radio on 630 WPRO AM (during the weekday morning news) and on television on WPRI 12 (during the Saturday morning news).
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Joseph Schectman: Helping Students Graduate College and Prepare for Careers in Today’s World of Artificial Intelligence By Mark Berger found that 40% of students who start college never finish.
The most difficult transition in life is from high school to college. High school seniors are stressed about grades, homework, peer relationships, family struggles, going to the “right” college, leaving their friends and family members, and, in many ways, starting life over again. Despite these challenges, most high school seniors expect to graduate college in four years. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Center, 58% of students who began college in the fall of 2012 graduated six years later in the spring of 2018. Asian students (76.7%) and White students (72.1%) continue to graduate at much higher rates than Hispanic (57.4%) and Black (47.6%) students. David Jenkins of the Community College Research Center at Columbia University
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The key to success in school— not to mention work and life—is brain dominance. According to Dr. Katherine Benzinger, who wrote the book, Thriving In Mind, the brain has four unique quadrants—two on the left and two on the right—and each quadrant has a very specific set of skills. Every individual has one quadrant of the brain that is their preference, the one that is their true gift. This is where Joseph Schectmen, Owner of Joseph Schectman & Associates in Barrington, can help clients young and young at heart get to their core issues and remove the “mental junk’ that may be preventing them from success. “College freshmen face two major challenges: developing new friendships and choosing good majors,” said Schectman. “According to the National Center for Education Statistics, on average, college students change their majors three times. Additionally, 37% of college students transfer to another school, and of this group, 45% will transfer again. When people know their natural preference, they can choose the right college, major, and career that ensure their success and happiness, both in college and in work.” He noted that students who are the most successful in high school, college, and life naturally use all four quadrants of the brain. In Dr. Benzinger’s research, 25% of people naturally use one quadrant,
55% of people use two quadrants, 15% use three quadrants, and only 5% use all four. The majority of college freshmen with low high school GPAs use one or two quadrants of the brain and use just the right side. A review of colleges throughout the United States reveals significantly lower graduation rates for schools that accept students with lower high school GPAs in the 2.0 – 2.9 range (C students) compared to schools accepting students with higher GPAs in the 3.0 – 4.0 range (B-A students). “In my work with both white and minority students in K-12 schools, I found 90% of the students who were labeled at risk and/or special education to be right-brain dominant, hands-on and/or visual learners. In our national education system, we still use ‘stand and deliver’ left-brain ‘drill and kill’ methodologies. When ‘teach to the test’ curricula strategies dominate our classrooms, left-brain students thrive while right-brain students struggle to survive,” he said. Schectman worked with Dr. Benzinger for over 25 years. Nine years ago, he developed a unique model to teach individuals how to use all four quadrants of the brain. During the 2011/2012 academic year, Schectman ran a pilot for 17 African-American and Hispanic, first-generation, at-risk freshmen with an average high school GPA of 2.5 at Southern Vermont College. All 17 students completed the brain dominance assessment and tested right-brain dominant. After using his program, those students dramatically improved their self-esteem, academic confidence,
and the capacity to establish and maintain healthy relationships. In the spring of 2015, four years later, 12 of 17 graduated. Each student was the first person in their family to graduate college. The graduation rate was 70.5%. The following year, they began a second cohort of 16 students. All 16 went through his program, and the results of the brain dominance assessment found 15/16 students to be right-brain dominant. Four years later, in May 2016, 13 out of 16 students graduated. The graduation rate was 81.25%. As K-12 schools and colleges are preparing their students to succeed in the job market, Schectman
must prepare their students for these changes,” said Schectman. “Bernard Marr, an expert in artificial intelligence, identified seven job skills that AI and robots can’t do better than humans: empathy and communication, critical thinking, creativity, strategy, technological management, installation and upkeep, and imagination vision. Those students who naturally use all four quadrants of the brain easily use all seven of these job skills. “My program is simple to implement. Superintendents and college presidents can help their students, and parents also can ensure their children will have the competitive edge to succeed in today’s job market,”
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said the world is confronting the fourth Industrial Revolution, led by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. According to USA Today with a new report by the McKinsey Global Institute, automation could kill 73 million US jobs by 2030. Economic growth, rising productivity, and other forces could more than offset the losses; however, job-seekers will need new skills, training, and education to be prepared for these new jobs, he said. “Visionary superintendents and college presidents
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to the livestock, and enjoying the orchards and vegetable gardens they produced over the years. Yet, his thirst for knowledge drove Kent from staying on the farm to becoming fully educated about the stock market. Kent’s career began in the late 1960s, as a member of the General Electric’s Missile & Space Division. He worked as an aerospace design and test engineer. After the faceoff in Cuba calmed down, the Air Force wanted a more sophisticated weapons system. Kent served on a five-member team assigned to test advanced ballistic weapons systems, under contract of the United States Air Force. He also worked as a sales and marketing executive at an industrial equipment manufacturer until the
Ron Kent spring of 1980, when he began a new career as a financial analyst at Tucker Anthony & R. L. Day, in New York. That lasted until his move to Providence in 1986, where he worked in institutional sales and ultimately as vice president and financial analyst at Dominick & Dominick, Inc. Kent worked in various capacities until deciding to form Spinnaker Asset Management in September of 2008. Kent said that his goal is simple: providing easy-to-understand advice to his clients so they feel comfortable investing in the market. He stresses that the market is going to have peaks and valleys due to its volatile nature, but added that if people understand the risks and rewards based upon solid research and reasoning, then they can invest confidently knowing that their accounts are in good hands. “There are so many variables that determine what is or is not a good investment,” Kent said. “I need to take both past and present information into account to determine what may be likely in the future 2-3 quarters of time. There is no sure-fire formula for determining which markets (stock, bond or commodity) will perform well, otherwise, anyone could do this job. “The most important activity I perform for clients is to slant the probability of success in their favor by moving their assets into what I perceive to be emerging market leadership…and out of those issues that are not likely to perform as well,” Kent said. Spinnaker works to preserve and protect clients’ assets against an uncertain and volatile investing environment. In accordance with that view, Spinnaker manages their accounts to the goals and objectives of their clients. They do this by designing model portfolios that have the desired characteristics of lower volatility than the market, a component of income and capital
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What defines animal cruelty? Some examples may be obvious, but others may not. Following are a few examples that clearly require a report to authorities when witnessed. The first is neglect. This is a failure to provide an animal’s basic needs such as food, water, adequate shelter, veterinary care, or when an animal is abandoned. When any or all of these negatively affect an animal, neglect should be reported. The second example is direct abuse. Nothing is more upsetting to me than seeing someone attacking an innocent animal. I recently started a petition called “The Punishment Should Match the Crime.” I know the outcome will never be an “eye for an eye,” but the laws need to be more strict and finally, it is becoming more strict in some states. These abusive individuals need to be held accountable. Often, when violence is aimed toward an animal, it can lead to a larger pattern of violence toward humans. The abusers must be stopped. Many convicted murderers in jail started out by killing animals. Do not turn your eye on animal abuse. As hard as it may be to get involved, it must be reported. The third example is pets left in cars. Time is so important when reporting a pet being left in a car. Even if the outside temperature seems cool, the animal could be minutes away from death or severe organ damage. If you don’t see the owner, do not wait to call authorities. Always jot down the color and make of the vehicle, the license plate number and the type of animal inside. The fourth example is awareness of any “animal fighting” or organized animal cruelty. Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and can often be linked to other criminal activity such as human violence, gambling and drug distribution. In this case, if you report this to authorities, you may not only be saving animals, you may also be saving humans and aiding in shutting down illegal activities. I am so thankful to organizations like “Handsome Dan’s Rescue Programs.” Handsome Dan’s Rescue Programs advocate for the rescue and placement of pit bull type dogs from local shelters, previously considered “unadoptable,” through a network of volunteer foster homes. Many dogs have been rescued from severe abuse and neglect, often including victims of dog fighting. Because the dogs in their program often require extra care, including medical, training and rehabilitation, our rescue is small by design.
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