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Many herbicides and pesticides take a long time to degrade and build up in the I am a sucker for a sleek capelet. Nothing Secure garbage cans or bins with locksoils or throughout the food chain. Predelongates your body more than a capelet. I ow are ten things we can do ing lids. Feed pets indoors and lock ators such as hawks, owls and coyotes can ay, not someday, today, to help pet doors at night to avoid attracting am glad to see this trend transcend 3 seabe harmed if they eat poisoned animals. tect these endangered animals: wild animals into your home. Reduce sons now and hope to see it last through Some groups of animals, such as amphibthe use of water in your home and more! 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Matt tra cast Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, and was filmed in a up to $18,000 ucts (steam like bamboo and Undercook or boil, prepared for all the between P whatever VForest FarmStewardPerhaps the greatest threat faces manyRhode species is the widespread desupremely fitting that location - Newport, Island. 1 tbsp. fennel seed, toasted & cooled Matt Patty, also known as the been more wrong! Matt and and enjoys training. He is a t ship method) Council wood products to protect The Newport Mansions also offer assistance with choosinformation I was beefthe and traditional struction of habitat. Scientists tell us the best way to protect endangered your favorite lobsters, less Listing Machine team are NON STOP. When motivator. 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Recycle your is P V Farm will keep exceptional service and have the experience of operating places to find food, shelter, and raise their Logging, oil and gas drillanimals ultimate purpose here onattainable. earth,young. but least the farm lobster meat from the shells and set Kathryn Berryman, Executive activity my head was spinning. I #1 for most units sold in 2015 ic rendition showcased Rosecliff and Marble House as Jay within historic sites. 2 tbsp. oregano This interview made cows minerals until they cell phonesthe because used in cell ing, over-grazing andasdevelopment all result inimportantly habitat destruction. Endanraised animalsGatsby’s live animals should! More when Long Island mansions. Designed for extravaAssistant quickly realized, like any other Keller Williams Central. T 56 Peep Toad Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857 aside. phones and 2 tbsp. parsley me want to find a reach age of 24 gance, Gilded homes haveimpacts become minimized. othertheelectronics are mined For an equally exquisite oceanside venue there is also Margered species’ habitat should be Age protected and these successful person; these realtors spells success! humans do eat thesethese meats they aresummer not harmful. Phone: (401) 764-0218 sought after wedding destinations for fairy tale affairs. ble House. It is renowned as one of the most of Place the cleaned shells, way to educate every to 30lobster months old your to use of Whether you opulent are selling your are all in. What I mean is, they in gorilla habitat. Minimize 2 tsp. basil the Newport Mansions and includes an on site whimsical home, orWalk. just looking at properties don’t just show the listing, they 55% of their business is refe claws, tails, and bodies a large consumer as to where ensure the in where highest Rosecliff entire was commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Thepalmlegs oil because forests tigers live Tea House that overlooks Cliff In the film By protecting habitat, communities of animals and plantsChinese can be proOR: resa Fair Oelrichs in 1899. Designed by famed architect adaptation of The Great Gatsby, Robert Redford dressed your meats come quality oftothe beef. Also, being cut downof plant palm plantapot. (Youare don't want any internal tected together.Stanford Parks, wildlife refuges, other should beSaturday Every the end October at the Farmers White and modeled afterand France’s royalopen garden space in his old army uniform andthru waltzes with Miaof Farrow in from and what the givingCrush that animal the the Grand Trianon at Versailles, Rosecliff was an andMarble tions. House’s Known thePawtuxet. Grand Salon, Also, Please visit protected near retreat, your community. Support wildlife habitat openMarket, space giltatballroom. organs or tommaley.) the shells Rhodes on as the immediate sensation. Mrs. Oelrich knew how to host a it echoes the style of Louis XIV, showcasing carved wood differences are. You do get what you Farm Stand cattle are Holsteins cross highest quality of life. A factory, feed protection in your When youtoare buying a house, consider your thegold PV stand inscenes front of Scituate partycommunity. and Newport society flocked many an event. One so they fit in the pot. Add the water, walls and giltFarms panels depicting of classical my- Liquors everyday pay for! This also confirmed, we are bred with a variety of beef breeds such lot steer is slaughtered early as made 12 8. Never purchaseasproducts from evening even featured the sensational entertainment of thologyfrom inspired by to those impact on wildlife habitat. 12p 6p.at the Louvre in Paris. onion, celeryold. andThey carrot. Set the heat Harry Houdini. harming our bodies by not being as Angus, Hereford, and Charlois. months are given growth threatened or endangered species. The mansion’s marquee covered terrace can host a 200-peron high. Cook until reduced by half. educated about where the food, Frank also gets Black Baldies, great hormones and it’s antibiotics almost Today, Rosecliff son dinner or a 250-guest cocktail For a more To learn more you can visit: is still unequivocally magical. It boasts You will also find J L reception. M Equestrian at P V Farms, where As the summer draws to an end, chefs are met with very bitt the largest ballroom in Newport, and can seat 180 guests intimate affair, the colorful Chinese Tea House can host a specifically meats, come from that we tasting meat. Now a lot of you won’t from birth. Strain theOverseas stock, discarding theexciting lobsterand fun,Add some trips can be Endangered Species they sell boardofhorses. offer riding lessons and olive oil todinner a Coalition large pan and sauté the onions translucent. for and dancing, as well as an additional 90 guestsuntilseated dinner with and a maximum 50 guests They or an 80-permore hot days means no more 110 degree kitchens; but it buy and consume. As humans we are know what all this means but as you shells and stock andveggies. everyone Bring wants the a souvenir. But in the Salon. The spacious terra-cotta mansion is a classon cocktail reception. A unique architectural feat, the Tea PO Box 65195 | Washington DC 20035 | 240.353.2765 have an awesome kids camp! Take a drive to P V Season with salt and Add thewithgarlic cook 10 they seconds. fresh, local summer vegetables. This dish pays homage to sicallypepper. designed masterpiece elegantand accents and forHouse now putting hormones and chemicals read on it should become clear as to Farm raised beef is: 100% beef, never was modeled after a 12th century Song Dynasty back to the heat and reduce it until all grand vistas. The terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean temple.Farm and J L M Equestrian. It’s worth the trip! vegetables that are only in their prime for the two or thre Add the red pepper flakes and parsley. is perfect for cocktail hour, and the 8-acres of manicured you have left is 1 cup of intense stock. the year. Fresh tomatoes, summer squash and bell peppers grounds with a focal fountain makes a perfect backdrop No matter the season, these venues are renowned for profor outdoor wedding photos. If foul weather threatens, ducing dream weddings and Hollywood classics. Both we chefs wait for all year, and it’s worth the wait for a few heart-shaped staircase is anlet idealitalternative wedAdd ¼ cup of thethelobster stock and cook, for reducing by half.preserved Add landmarks, Rosecliff and Marble historically produce. This dish can be made with either fresh or dried For the lobster sauce... ding party portraits. House were made to entertain and are considered quintthe other ¼ cup of lobster stock and the tomato sauce. Let it cook prefer to make my own, but not everyone has the time to lea essential venues for for a Newport wedding experience. For 1/2 onion, finely chopped Those with their hearts set on Rosecliff will want to plan those interested in planning a Newport mansion wedding, from scratch. The vegetables are incredibly simple and easy a couple of minutes and add the white wine. Cook for a few minutes ahead. Events are booked year round, and it is generally visit www.NewportMansions.org or phone 401-847-1000. 1 garlic clove, finely chopped prepared days ahead of time. more. pinch of Italian red pepper flakes Directions Ingredients 1 teaspoon parsley Heat a small amount of oil in a wide pan, on me 1 lb. cavatelli Cook the pasta and drain it, even before it reaches the al dente extra virgin olive oil garlic and onions and cook, stirring occasionall 1 large zucchini, diced stage. Place the pasta in the pan with the sauce, heating and coating begin to sweat, about 3 minutes. Add the rest o 1/2 cup lobster stock 1 large summer squash, diced the white wine. Season with salt and pepper. C thoroughly. Add the reserved lobster pieces and warm them through, 1/4 cup San Marzano tomato sauce 2 large heirloom tomatoes, diced stirring occasionally until the vegetables release tossing in the sauce. Serve immediately. (see below) and create a sauce. If necessary, add some chick 2 green bell peppers, sliced splash of un-oaked white wine (I use hour, stirring occasionally and adding chicken s 1 medium white onion, sliced until the vegetables are completely tender and t Alice White Chardonnay.) For the San Marzano tomato sauce: I take a can of San Marzano 3 cloves garlic, minced broken down into the sauce. salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup white wine tomatoes and place it in a food processor or Vita-Mix, and blend. Final ingredients... Chicken stock, as needed Pour into a pan and reduce over medium heat by half, until sauce has Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook Salt and pepper, to taste Reserved lobster meat boiling water until al dente, then drain and add thickened. ENJOY! Oil, for cooking Cook the cavatelli 2 more minutes in the sauce a 1/2 lb. cooked pasta
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DEA Takes Millions From US Travelers
USA Today has discovered that DEA agents routinely seize cash from American travelers without ever arresting, charging, or sometimes even questioning them. Further, this practice has become integral to the DEA’s budget. “Basically, you’ve got to feed the monster,” a former DEA supervisor says. Over the past decade, DEA agents have seized more than $209 million in cash from at least 5,200 people at 15 airports. They do this—largely without the knowledge or consent of airlines or Amtrak—by using a network of informants in the travel industry to profile travelers. Just paying cash for a ticket is enough to get on the DEA’s radar, but it’s not enough evidence of wrongdoing to detain or search a traveler. So agents typically start by asking if they can ask the traveler a few questions then asking if they can search their bags. If they seize cash, they usually give the traveler a receipt for it then let them go. Christelle Tillerson had $25,000 seized by the DEA after she bought a one-way ticket to California in 2014. She told agents her boyfriend withdrew the money from his USPS retirement account so she could buy a truck. But Tillerson is an ex-con and a police dog smelled drugs on the cash, so it was seized. Tillerson proved she was telling the truth, and the government gave her money back 18 months later, minus $4,000 as a forfeiture. Her lawyer calls it “outrageous.”
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How One Man Bought a Tropical Resort for $49
An Australian couple who made the bold but brilliant move to build a resort from the ground up on the tropical island of Kosrae in Micronesia 21 years ago is now ready to move back home and be full-time grandparents. So what to do with their successful business? Wanting to leave their resort to a regular person "someone who's just like us" instead of a millionaire, one of Doug and Sally Beitz's four sons had the bright idea of auctioning off the Kosrae Nautilus Resort in a raffle.
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Taylor Swift Serves Jury Duty
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That changed subject with the same respect he does all his shipwrecks, leaving artifacts intact. their credit cards or simply had been sent beforelower Stern saw it, so A couple hundred miles from San water in the tank every day, orders proknew she had40 tominutes help. Following thecash when Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed “Taking things off would be like bringing a shovel to Gettysburg,” he says. Francisco, where somedays it seems visions for the cafe, and does just about down time wasinofthe thebucket. essence. 911 dispatcher’s instructions, she pulled orderjust restoring $8 executive million will about the getvot-everything else. 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She had at-husband, term of incarceration and complet- governor,” per the New York Times. her. however, supports a nonprofit selsLeon, is suicide disappearing, scientists say. Astudent Blue are used in seafood vironment will suffer, she said,buyers. if they already a handful of interested 80mussels miles Vegasdishes and tempted just minutes earlier. The ed anysouth periodofofLas supervised release, Felons willbuild be able to register totest vote that helps poor in ecologists the and Guatemalan study ledthe bythe marine at the One wants to an automobile 375 or so residents, a hotel, andboasts worth millions to the economy of was rushed to hospital, a few days later, continue to decline, and it’s possible probation or parole, for any and all immediately, and the Times sees that city ofgot Xela and whoNew another wants to open in a marijuaa general store, a casino, and evenalso a track; Stern another email, CBS York reports. 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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 icApple of debate for many in racket from home north of tomb Naples, gotthe some badyears. newsThe out of EuStagira believed to be the philosopher’s where he the wasform arrested rope in of awithout massiveincident tax bill. is a 32-foot-tall dome with a marble after opening the door to the phony deThe European Union says Ireland has floor and views of the entire city. livery boys. given illegal tax benefits worth up to “The thing is, the archaeologist data $14.5 billion to the company and must is in fine accordance with historical now recover the money, plus interest. Castaways Rescued sources,” archaeologist Konstantinos The penalty is unprecedented—ReSismanidis said. The tomb appears to uters After reports Spelling that it’s 40‘Help’ times bigger have been built quickly andbelater fan-a Three castaways might still stuck than any other such fine levied by on the cied up. The structure was destroyed in remote, uninhabited Pacific island if they European Commission. “Member later years bya sign. the Byzantines, who hadn’t made The sailors weretobuilt saved states cannot give taxAristotle benefits sea tower on top of it. is seen after a US Navy plane spotted that they lected companies—this is illegal under as “the first out genuine scientist in human had spelled “HELP” inEU palm fronds EU state aid rules,” said Compehistory,” studying under Plato and tuon Fanadik Island, which lies around tition Commissioner Margrethe Vetoring Alexander the Great. And he’s 2,600 miles southwest of Honolulu, The stager, per the AP.author believed be the of more than men, whotoalso waved orange life jackets 200 works. to attract the plane’s attention, had been She said a three-year investigation stranded for three days after their boat found Ireland granted lavish tax This Might thetosuch Heaviest capsized, forcingBe them swim all night breaks to Apple over many years that to theBaby island.Girl Ever Born the company’s effective corporate tax The men were foundisonlikely the the MicroneA baby born in India bigrate on its European profits dropped sian island just in twothe hours after and the Navy gest ever born country, she fromcrew 1% in 2003 toAir practically P-8 Misawa Baseever in nothJapan could be the heaviest girl born ing—athe mere in 2014. Both anywhere. The0.0005% 19-year-old mother, joined search, which was coordinated Apple and Ireland say they will Nandini, gaveGuard birth to a girl by the Coast after the weighing men’s apves15 pounds and measuring 24.4 inches. peal. CEO Tim Cook has previously sel failed to arrive at its destination. The Most in inquiry India weigh between 5 calledbabies the tax “political Coast Guard says it has carried outcrap,” seven and 8 pounds and measure around 20 notes the Guardian, Ireland says similar missions thewhile area last inches, the BBC in reports. “It over is thethe bigit threatens to torpedo its successtwo weeks alone. “The Coast Guard 14th gest baby in India, I can say,” says a ful strategy using taxes to woo coversof official an arealow responsibility district health inofthe southern international follows state ofthan Karnataka, where“Apple the baby wasof more 12.2business. million square miles born. Thesea, current official for the and law and all ofrecord the taxes we land anpays area almost twice thethe size heaviest baby born India belongs a of Russia,” Jennifer search and owe wherever weinConklin, operate,” said tothe boy born last year at 14.77 pounds. The rescue mission coordinatorper at the the BBC. Coast company in a statement, world record for the heaviest baby ever Guard Command Center Honolulu, “We are confident the decision will be born belongs to an Italian boy born said in in a press release. overturned.” 1955 at 22 pounds, 8 ounces.
Facebook, Microsoft to Run Mega-Cable Fisherman HasQueen’s Craziest Pearl Tale You’llStamp, Ever Hear UK Cheers Historic 90th With 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 data space to other customers. The purpose: to speed up data movement on the cheap between Microsoft’s and Facebook’s global data hubs. “This marks an important new step in building the next-generation infrastructure of the Internet,” a Microsoft network director says in a company tech-blog post. The cable will run south of trans-Atlantic cable systems that endThere in the York/New “Being physically separate from areNew fish tales, and nowJersey there’sregion. this doozy of a pearl tale from a fisherman in the Philippines. If it turns out to be true, the world has a new largest pearl, by these other cables helps ensure more resilient and reliable connections,” the a mile. As first reported by the Palawan News, the unidentified man says he was blog post reads. Both the BBC and Computerworld point out that Faceout fishing a decade ago boat’s anchorbysnagged says book and Microsoft willwhen likelyhissave money settingonupsomething. this cableHe themhe dove down to investigate and returned to his boat with a monster of a natural selves, renting from cables owned by telecommunications pearl:rather It’s 2.2than feet long andspace weighs 75 pounds. By comparison, the world’s curcompanies. Groundbreaking the cable is expected startstranger: in August rent record-holder, the Pearl ofon Lao Tzu, weighs 14 pounds.toEven He with completion 2017. his bed for years. brought it home in andOctober stuck it under
The man apparently no idea of its potential value and considered it more This Is the World’shadOldest north-south freight corridor to he at least of a good luck charm than anything else, reports the BBC. Finally, when was World’s Longest, 44 million Message Bottle moving, he gavein it toa his aunt, who just happens to betons. a tourism official in Puerto The whole which now surPrincesa, the Guardian. “We were amazed,” sheproject, says. “So far based on Deepestreports Tunnel Unveiled It’s after we retired Gerpasses Japan’s 33.5-mile tunnel our official: researchAinyear the web cannot find any recorded article about Seikan this kind and man postal worker Marianne Winkler The 31-mile “Chunnel” connecting as theatworld’s longest, as big as this size,” she says. It’s now on display city hall, and histook aunt17 hasyears put discovered a message in a bottle on the England no totohelp build and cost the equivalent the out a calltoonmainland FacebookEurope for gemwas experts authenticate it. “Just for theofinfo German island of feat, Amrun, Guinness small engineering Switzer2012 London as Swiss Info of everyone, all recordedbut giant pearls in the world cameOlympics, from Palawan Waters,” Worldhas Records hasup confirmed it’s the land stepped the game. Onlegit,reports, as well as the lives eight of of she adds. If this one turns outmonths, to be the value is estimated to beofnorth world’s oldest at 108 years, four June 1,million. it began testing trains in the the 2,600 workers. The giant boring $100 the returned postcard left the and 18 days. That deepest beats outtunnel the former world’s longest, and There, machines themselves were as long as receptionist “somewhat confused,” rep record by Gotthard more than Base nine years. the $12holder billion Tun- Money four soccer fields. German Italy to Give All 18-Year-Olds to tells Spend on Art, ChancelBooks Guy Baker the Independent, as BidGeorge Parker Bidder of the Marine nelItaly cutsthinks through solid rock as deep as lor Angela Merkel, French President “cultural dropped consumption” became through ultimately bureaucracy” but president instead Biological Association 1,020is der—who 7,500 feet beneath Alps and runs of François Hollande, andinItalian PM the MBA—had died 1954. Othimportant, andcoast it’sthe putting its money hrough some 550,000 teenagers’ bottles off the of England beatween whopping 35.5 miles long, reports Matteo Renzi will gather at a ritzy however, recognized the message where1904 its and mouth is,each to the tune of ers, 1906, containing decisions—with one limitation. The NBC “It isThe an incredible project, ceremony the new route, from Bidder’s bottle experiment, which a $330 noteNews. promising that whoeverisfound it million. country moving funds cantobeinaugurate spent on books, theater, awould huge achievement,” says geotechnical which ishim setexhibitions, open toand allowed totoestablish anpassengers east-to-west be awarded shilling, the forward with itsapledge toreports give every concerts, museums,in engineer Claire Smith, editor of BritDecember. It isn’t until 2020, however, theon North Sea’sThe deep-sea current. Guardian. Upon hers kid turning 18finding this year in last ItalyApril, €500 flow butinnot albums. money must ain’s Ground Engineering magazine. that the tunnel’s full benefits will be Baker says Bidder recorded a 55% return Winkler spied a note “Break the (roughly $560) to inside: spend on “cultural be spent by the end of 2017, reports Allowing passenger trains to travel up realized when an opening at Ceneri rate on the bottles, with many discovbottle.” She tells the Plymouth Herald products and events,” reports Artfothe Telegraph, which notes the to 155mph, the twin (onefate, for allows trains haulenjoyed tractor-trailers by fisherman who shilher husband tried to tunnels avoid that rum in a translation of the Italian pa- ered program wastoannounced by the Prime each direction) should reduce travel as tall as 13 feet. For American comling reward. Winkler received the same. but they ultimately shattered the vesper El Mundo. Citizens and permaMinister Matteo Renzi 10 days times between andpostcard, Milaninfrom parisons, tunnel houses enough “We found an old shilling, I think we sel, removed theZurich enclosed and nent residents who were born 1998 after thethe November terror attacks got it on eBay,” Baker says. As for the four-plus hours to 2.5, not to mention concrete to span the height of 84 Emfollowed Bidder’s instructions: record must register on www.18app.it and in Paris. With spending on security “it is one of the earliest of reduce pollution asthe it shifts traffic from note, pire State buildings, is examples roughly 20 when and where bottle was found download the “18app” app. A governbeing hiked by oneand billion euros, he atimes citizenlonger sciencethan project and will1.5-mile now go and return the card to the MBA in trucks to trains and more than doubles Boston’s ment undersecretary hailed the fact said the somewhere.” same amount would go toon display Plymouth. the hauling capacity on be the“allocated region’s “Tip” Tunnel. that the money won’t wardO’Neill new cultural spending.
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“Fall” in Love with WICKFORD BY: Julia ROMANO
Wickford is a small village in the town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, which is named after Wickford in Essex, England. Wickford is located on the west side of Narragansett Bay, just about a 20-minute drive across two bridges from Newport, Rhode Island. The village is built around one of the most well-protected natural harbors on the eastern seaboard, and features one of the largest collections of 18th century dwellings to be found anywhere in the northeast. Today, the majority of the village’s historic homes and buildings (most in private hands) remain largely intact upon their original foundations. Nestled along the waterfront of Wickford Harbor, historic Wickford Village offers a taste of New England as it was a century or more ago. Its historic homes from the 1700s, churches, gardens and picturesque harbor offer a glimpse of our nation’s early history. Wickford is a thriving commercial village with a wonderful sense of history. Go to enjoy lunch at an outdoor cafe, browse through the shops, walk the tree-lined streets and even feed the ducks. Although Wickford may be thought of as a summer destination, there is always something going on in Wickford; whether it’s the annual Wickford Art Festival in July, the Festival of Lights in December, and Daffodil Days in the Spring. Whether it’s stress free holiday shopping or watching the boats go by on the harbor, Wickford offers something for the whole family in every season. Even your dog will enjoy a refreshing drink of water outside the many shops and restaurants in their pet friendly village. With over 50 owner-operated businesses in town, there’s plenty to see and do. From May through October take a narrated cruise past 10 Rhode Island Lighthouses in Narragansett Bay, along with a complete Newport Harbor Tour. The 30 mile cruise also takes you past 10 beautiful islands, under the breathtaking Jamestown & Newport Bridges, past mansions, historic Fort Adams and many other famous Rhode Island sights. Whether you live in Rhode Island or are here on vacation, Rhode Island Bay Cruises will provide you and your guests with the best way to see Narragansett Bay! Wickford is one of the best-preserved colonial-era towns in New England, with blocks of historic buildings dating back to the 1700s and 1800s. Just south of the Wickford Village, you can visit another national historic site. It’s the birthplace of the most well known portrait artist of the 18th century. Gilbert Stuart painted the portrait of George Washington which is found on our one dollar bill, as well as in many other places. He actually painted the portraits of 5 presidents and many other notables of the time. He was born Dec. 3, 1755 in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, which is the community just south of the Wickford village. The birthplace site is a lovely little museum back in the woods... with young docent guides who are very devoted to their history lessons. The entire tour only takes about 45 minutes, so it is easy for families with children. Smith’s Castle is not the sort of castle we sometimes envision.
It is a structure which would have been considered quite large in its day. Parts of the house date to the 1600s, however much of it had to be rebuilt after fires in the 1700s. The house is on the National Historic Register and there are costumed guides to take you through and tell you the story of the house and its many inhabitants. It’s worth the trip. For upcoming activities and attractions, refer to the below list of events. WICKFORD WICKED WEEK & ½ … OCT. 22nd- Halloween October 31st Celebrate historic Wickford Village for days upon days of Halloween- season events… family friendly and FREE! SATURDAY – OCT. 22nd – PUMPKINS IN THE PARK… KIDS-decorate a FREE pumpkin in Updike Park. Face painting, too! SUNDAY – OCT. 23rd – “Graveyards of Wickford” : Local historian, Tim Cranston, will begin this intriguing walking tour at Updike Park. THURSDAY – OCT. 27th – LADIES’ NIGHT! Grab your girlfriends for a beautiful fall evening of boutique shopping. Many shops will offer demonstrations, specials and refreshments. The Village will be aglow with pumpkin luminaries! THURSDAY – OCT. 27th – WICKED BINGO! A festive fundraiser for the NK Food Pantry full of fun & prizes! For location and details, visit www.northkingstown.com or call 2955566 SUNDAY – OCT. 30th 12:00pm HORRIBLES PARADE… Kids of all ages are invited to march in the annual costume parade, led by “Terry the Unfunny Pirate.” Parade begins promptly at noon from St. Paul’s Parish House on Main St. & concludes in the municipal parking lot by the Town Dock, where Terry will induce booing with his unfunny knock-knock jokes! Trick-Or-Treat throughout the day at participating businesses*. Don’t forget your candy buckets! SATURDAY- OCT. 31st- HAPPY HALLOWEEN! TrickOr-Treat throughout the day at participating businesses*.
Amid the bustle of Atwells Avenue, Roma is a low-key, rewarding and vibrant corner spot with multiple ways to experience their delicious takes on old country fare. Entering Federal Hill along Atwells Avenue from downtown Providence, you cross under the iconic La Pigna statue that hangs over the road from a gateway arch. The La Pigna – the Pine Cone – is an old Italian symbol of welcome and abundance, and at Roma, seekers can still find the kind of authentic marketplace that feels like a trip into another time. “Roma encompasses many things,” executive chef and owner Domenic Ierfino said. “We started off as a gourmet market featuring homemade pastas, sauces, soups, prepared foods, meats, cheeses, deli, baked goods, bakery, dry confections, specialty olive oils and balsamics; you name it we do it.” “Roma is known for the quality of our food,” Ierfino continued. “It’s homemade, it’s fresh, it’s affordable. We try to buy as local as we can, everything is made on-premise, fresh and made to order. 8 ShopInRI
If we run out of something, we make it again the next day. If it’s gone, it’s gone.” Roma is located at 310 Atwells Ave, just off of DePasquale Square, and has a 30-year tradition under the same ownership. Roma started as an Italian market in 1982. It has since moved across the street and expanded into Roma Banquets and Catering with a 110-person banquet hall upstairs, open any day of the week. Ieferno’s latest venture is Ristorante Roma, which began five years ago and features various live entertainment and fine dining on Friday and Saturday nights. “Classic Italian food,” Ierfino said. “We do everything from sit-down dinners, lunches, brunches, breakfasts, semi-formals, birthdays, weddings. Any event you can think of.” “We do a lot of off-premise catering,” Ierfino continued. “We’ll come to your home, your office, wherever it may be. We can provide you
with everything from staff to tents to tables and chairs. We do a lot of prepared food orders. You can call us the day of for a pan of lasagna or a pan of eggplant. We do a lot of party platters and cold cut trays, crudités, fruit platters, hors d’oeuvres – you name it.” The market/deli is welcoming and abundant, open seven days a week and popular with the lunch crowd. It’s a real soup-to-nuts experience, or a savory olive medley to panini, cannoli and gelato experience. There’s a large deli with hot trays of lasagna and stuffed peppers, low shelves of exotic pastas and racks of olive oil. They’ve got imported meats – prosciuttos, salamis, capicola – and locally sourced products like Daniele prosciutto, a family-run operation from Pascoag. “We’re all about service,” Ierfino said. “Everyone’s treated like family. We know people by their names, what they like to order. We have a reputation, and families have been with us for years and years.” There are so many enticing options for lunch, the biggest trouble may be deciding in short order. Calzone or panini? Frittata of the day, or pizza? There’s hot and cold deli options, including Boars Head meats and homemade
chicken salad. Sandwiches like Da Hill with hot soppressata, sharp provolone and roasted peppers, or Roma’s Signature: Italian ham, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, e.v.o.o and cracked black pepper. Hot options like veal, chicken and eggplant parmesan, or Toscano chicken, sausage and peppers and herb crusted pork loin with sautéed onions. Or there’s a selection of salads, from antipasto and Caprese to arugula with caramelized onions and crumbled goat cheese. “My families been in this business since I was in diapers,” Ierfino said. “Whether it’s restaurants, catering. I’m not classically trained. I just learned through the trenches, which is the best way to learn, I think. I moved my way up.”
ond to none – we feature Pat Lafrieda’s prime cut meats, prime-aged meats, rib eyes, veal chops and lamb chops.” “We do a lot of Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin,” Ierfino said. “We have a list of people, and they rotate. We do a lot of dinner shows; we just had a Frank and Frankie show, which is Frank Sinatra and Frankie Valli. We do Sinatra live band shows, comedy shows. We keep busy.” The market is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday it’s open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check out Romaprov. net to browse the menus.
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Twice-Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheese
Autumn is making its rounds soon, and that means it’s time for some hearty and wholesome dishes that fill you up and satisfy you. Potatoes are always a big hit when loaded with cheese and sour cream, but to throw a little healthy punch in there, I decided to incorporate broccoli which pairs up nicely with the other ingredients. Plus, broccoli is loaded with anti-oxidants, high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A and is low in calories; seriously, the list could go on but you get the picture. These twice baked potatoes are a great side to any meal and are super filling. Ingredients: (Yields 8 Potatoes)
4 medium sized russet potatoes 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 tablespoons of butter, softened ½ cup of sour cream 3 tablespoons ranch dressing ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¾ teaspoon chives 1 teaspoon garlic powder By Kelly Paterson 1 ½ cups of cooked broccoli, chopped 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, divided Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place potatoes in the oven on a dish and bake for 45-60 minutes, until they are soft. Once the potatoes are cool enough, slice them in half and scoop out the potato pulp and place in a large bowl. Then rub the outsides of the potato skins with the olive oil. Place potato skins on prepared baking sheet and set aside. Add the butter to the potato pulp and mash with a beater until smooth, and then add sour cream, ranch dressing, salt, pepper, chives, garlic powder, broccoli and ¾ cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well and divide the filling evenly for all of the potatoes. Last, top the potatoes with the remaining cheese you have. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve hot. ShopInRI 13
Cavatelli with Stewed Summer Vegetables By: Chef Adam Baffoni
As the summer draws to an end, chefs are met with very bittersweet feelings. No more hot days means no more 110 degree kitchens; but it also means no more fresh, local summer vegetables. This dish pays homage to all of the succulent vegetables that are only in their prime for the two or three hottest months of the year. Fresh tomatoes, summer squash and bell peppers are something that we chefs wait for all year, and it’s worth the wait for a few months of amazing produce. This dish can be made with either fresh or dried cavatelli. I always prefer to make my own, but not everyone has the time to learn to make cavatelli from scratch. The vegetables are incredibly simple and easy to make, and can be prepared days ahead of time. Directions Ingredients Heat a small amount of oil in a wide pan, on medium heat. Add the 1 lb. cavatelli garlic and onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions 1 large zucchini, diced begin to sweat, about 3 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables and 1 large summer squash, diced the white wine. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, 2 large heirloom tomatoes, diced stirring occasionally until the vegetables release all of their moisture and create a sauce. If necessary, add some chicken stock. Cook for 1 2 green bell peppers, sliced hour, stirring occasionally and adding chicken stock when necessary, 1 medium white onion, sliced until the vegetables are completely tender and the tomatoes have 3 cloves garlic, minced broken down into the sauce.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cavatelli in the boiling water until al dente, then drain and add to the vegetables. Cook the cavatelli 2 more minutes in the sauce and serve.
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Meet the Chef Costantino’s Venda Bar
Name: Anthony Chiero Hometown: Falmouth, Mass Restaurant:Costantino’s Venda Bar Experience: Over a Decade working for Venda. Before that was a chef in California and Cape Cod. Education: Johnson and Wales University
What do you enjoy most about being a chef? The adrenaline rush of a busy night. I like giving people food worth raving about. At what point in life did you know you wanted to be a chef? At my first job at an Italian bakery/ cafe when I was a teenager, I was so amazed how cream turned into Alfredo sauce. What’s your favorite dish to make at work? I love making my specials. I love slow braising lamb, beef or pork into a perfect pasta sauce. What’s your favorite dish to make at home? At home I’m very simple. I go to Wholefoods and get the best vegtables and greens I can find, slow cook with garlic,hot seeds and beans. What’s your favorite dish to eat? I love Linguini. Cabonara- authentic with no cream. What’s your favorite ingredient? Theres not much I do without garlic. I love extra virgin oil, there’s so many different kinds it’s like wine to me. Do you use local products? Venda’s locally made pasta of course and Graziano Sausage. When not at your restaurant, where do you like to eat? I really like Tallulah’s Taco on the East Side. What’s your best cooking tip for a novice? Patience sometimes, new cooks rush things too much and they do too much. Sometimes and ingredient just needs to cook a little more or simmer a little longer. Who’s your favorite celebrity chef? Mario Batali What’s your favorite junk food? Jiffy Pop popcorn is always on my shopping list. 16ShopInRI ShopInRI 16
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PASTA WITH LOBSTER SAUCE by Al Milukas
Notes from the Cooker, Traveler, Master Gardener and Serious Sipper of Creative Cocktails I first had this dish at a small familyrun Taverna in Santorini, Greece. Sure, the scenery might have played a part in just how enjoyable it was! But; it was also pretty darn good at home when I recreated it… For the stock... 2 1 ½ lb. lobsters, slightly undercooked 12 cups water 1/2 onion, chopped into quarters 3 celery stalks, chopped into quarters 1 carrot, chopped into quarters Undercook (steam or boil, whatever your favorite method) the lobsters, less than the usual 8 minutes. Remove the lobster meat from the shells and set aside. Place the cleaned lobster shells, claws, tails, legs and bodies in a large pot. (You don't want any of the internal organs or tommaley.) Crush the shells so they fit in the pot. Add the water, onion, celery and carrot. Set the heat on high. Cook until it’s reduced by half. Strain the stock, discarding the lobster shells and veggies. Bring the stock back to the heat and reduce it until all you have left is 1 cup of intense stock. For the lobster sauce... 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped pinch of Italian red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon parsley extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup lobster stock 1/4 cup San Marzano tomato sauce (see below) splash of un-oaked white wine (I use Alice White Chardonnay.) salt and pepper to taste Final ingredients... Reserved lobster meat 1/2 lb. cooked pasta 20 ShopInRI
Add some olive oil to a large pan and sauté the onions until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the red pepper flakes and parsley. Add ¼ cup of the lobster stock and let it cook, reducing by half. Add the other ¼ cup of lobster stock and the tomato sauce. Let it cook for a couple of minutes and add the white wine. Cook for a few minutes more. Cook the pasta and drain it, even before it reaches the al dente stage. Place the pasta in the pan with the sauce, heating and coating thoroughly. Add the reserved lobster pieces and warm them through, tossing in the sauce. Serve immediately. For the San Marzano tomato sauce: I take a can of San Marzano tomatoes and place it in a food processor or Vita-Mix, and blend. Pour into a pan and reduce over medium heat by half, until sauce has thickened. ENJOY!
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Baby Citrus Cheesecakes Recipe
By Kelly Paterson
Baby Citrus cheesecakes will be a refreshing hit when brought to a party, cookout, or for an after dinner dessert. These cupcakesize treats are a fantastically simple alternative to a full-size cheesecake. You could also garnish them with fresh raspberries, strawberries or blueberries.
Makes: 12 servings Hands on Time: 25 minutes Total time: 2 hours Ingredients:
• 12 vanilla wafers • 11 ounces cream cheese, softened* • 1/28 -ounce carton mascarpone cheese* • ½ cup granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • ½ teaspoon lemon zest • ½ teaspoon orange zest • Whipped cream • Glazed Kumquats (see below) or thinly sliced fresh orange (optional garnish)
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line twelve 21/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. Place a vanilla wafer in each. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mascarpone, sugar, flour and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined. Stir in eggs and lemon and orange zest. Pour into bake cups, filling two-thirds full. 3. Bake about 20 minutes or until edges are set. Cool in pan on wire rack (centers will sink slightly). Remove from pan and chill for at least 2 hours. Before serving, top each cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and, if you like, a kumquat, orange slice, fresh raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries. Tips • Substitution *If you don’t have mascarpone cheese, substitute two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened, for the mascarpone cheese and 3-ounce package of cream cheese. • Glazed Kumquats: Halve kumquats, removing any seeds with a knife point. In a small saucepan stir together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat to simmering, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add kumquats. Cook about 10 minutes or until syrup thickens and kumquats soften. Remove from syrup, allowing excess to drip off, and cool on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Written By: Susan Gazerro photography: Joe Krapf
I love interviewing people, doing research, and writing articles. Having the opportunity to meet with, interview, and write about Frank Martinelli and PV Farms was a highlight of my career. Being a huge animal lover, I knew I would enjoy going to the farm but I never expected to get the education that I got. I also knew, being a fitness instructor and having been in the health and wellness industry for quite a few years now, that today’s animals are given hormones and antibiotics to bulk them up at a young age, all for economic reasons. It’s all about how fast and how big the animal can grow, only to be slaughtered as quickly as possible so someone can make a profit. I just wasn’t prepared for all the information I was about to receive. This interview made me want to find a way to educate every consumer as to where your meats come from and what the differences are. You do get what you pay for! This also confirmed, we are harming our bodies by not being educated about where the food, specifically meats, come from that we buy and consume. As humans we are now putting hormones and chemicals 26 ShopInRI
into our system. When you get to spend an afternoon at a farm with someone like Frank Martinelli, you not only leave with an eduction, but you leave with a respect for what these farmers do.
what the differences are between a free range farm animals and factory, feed lot operation animals. All P V Farm animals are born and raised on the families 12 acre farm located in Scituate, RI.
Why meats are so different. For a farm like P V Farms, the secret to producing the finest tasting, allnatural beef is to begin with the highest quality breeds. That’s why of P V
The animals are provided with ample grazing room, where they are raised on pasture and then finished on grain. Their superior genetics, low stress environment and high quality, 100% vegetarian diet contribute to the rich marbling and delicate flavor that is characteristic of P V Farm Stand beef.
Farm Stand cattle are Holsteins cross bred with a variety of beef breeds such as Angus, Hereford, and Charlois. Frank also gets Black Baldies, great tasting meat. Now a lot of you won’t know what all this means but as you read on it should become clear as to
So what is the difference between farm beef and the traditional beef breeds? The difference between P V Farm beef and traditional beef, or factory beef, is P V Farm will keep the cows until they reach the age of 24 to 30 months old to ensure the highest quality of beef. Also, giving that animal the highest quality of life. A factory, feed lot steer is slaughtered as early as 12 months old. They are given growth hormones and antibiotics almost from birth. Farm raised beef is: 100% beef, never
given antibiotics or added hormones – ever! Fed a 100% vegetarian diet It’s not just the cows that are treated that way, the factory hogs are sent to markets at the young age of five to six months. Again given antibiotics for a 40% faster growth rate than farm raised hogs or pigs. A farm raised hog will not leave the farm, where it was born and raised, until at least 10 to 12 months of age. Raised on fruit, vegetables and grain. I again was able to tour the farm and being an avid animal lover it was so nice to see the animals in an environment they were meant to be in. They have nature to roam, barns to sleep in, and each other for companionship. P V Farm animals, chickens, ducks, geese, turkey’s, etc. are all free range. Everyday they see the sunlight and only go into their barns at dusk to protect them from preditors. Unlike factory feed lots where they are all crammed together, no nature, no barns, no where to roam. The are basically in government money factories. As much as it hurts me to know the farm animals are also going to be on someone’s dinner table, I can accept that’s what the animals ultimate purpose is here on earth, but at least the farm raised animals live as animals should! More importantly when humans do eat these meats they are not harmful.
Frank Martinelli raises and sells the following (All USDA approved): Year Round: Ground Turkey Turkey Sausage Beef/Boar Chicken Eggs (free range) They all make their own marinara sauce and pickled peppers Thanksgiving Turkeys: Turkeys are all Natural, Free range. $5.99/lb. Please send weight required and a $30 deposit to: P V Farm Stand, 56 Peeptoad Road, N. Scituate R I 02857 Christmas Geese They also have Goat and Lamb available during the holiday season. For your convenience you can visit P V Farms retail store Mon-Fri 3:30p to 6p 56 Peep Toad Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857 Phone: (401) 764-0218 OR: Every Saturday thru the end of October at the Farmers Market, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Also, Please visit the P V Farms stand in front of Scituate Liquors everyday from 12p to 6p. You will also find J L M Equestrian at P V Farms, where they sell and board horses. They offer riding lessons and they have an awesome kids camp! Take a drive to P V Farm and J L M Equestrian. It’s worth the trip! ShopInRI 27
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Fall 2016 Fashion Has Arrived! By: Rosanna Ortiz
You can feel it in the weather. The hot breeze has turned lukewarm, the office supply stores are screaming about ‘back to school’ sales and the boots are already merchandised perfectly in high-end department stores. Fall has arrived. The favorite fashion time of the year. With over 25 Fall 2016 trends, it’s difficult to select a few. The trends this season touch upon so different genres, from dabbling in the 90’s with patent leather trench coats, to traveling back in time to the 1400s with renaissance inspired pieces. This selection of trends will definitely leave you feeling nostalgic and appreciative. Trends do, come and go and it’s important to only wear those that you feel you would wear again. I am a firm believer of the “uniform”. I wear pretty much the same style most of the time. However, I do integrate a few trend pieces each season to give my closet a fresh, progressive feel. Below are a few pivotal trends I think would be perfect addition to any women’s closet.
Capelets I am a sucker for a sleek capelet. Nothing elongates your body more than a capelet. I am glad to see this trend transcend 3 seasons now and hope to see it last through more! This should be a classic staple in everyone’s’ closet.
Chokers Now I remember the 90’s when all I wanted to do was be an actress in the Craft. The chokers and the Reality Bites style of that decade will always be part of my heart. I am so thrilled to see the choker, even thicker, making a strong comeback. A choker looks great on anyone. No matter what your style is every type of woman can wear it and add an unexpected fierceness to any outfit. 30 ShopInRI
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Suiting I love suits. Everyone, no matter what style you prefer should have a tailored fitting suit that fits your personal style. Max Mara displayed the most delicious collection of pinstripe suiting that had me breathless. Every woman should have a proper fitting blazer or two in their wardrobe. Nothing brings together a look like a blazer; it also shows a sense of power. That doesn’t hurt!
Velvet has arrived this fall in a big way. From coats to shoes this majestic material is probably one of the most impactful trends of this season, and one of the easiest to incorporate to your wardrobe. You can add in a minor way with an accessory piece or bootie or you can go big with a blazer or a coat. Velvets in gem rich colors are not just the option any more, velvets in pastels and grays has graced the runways of many high-end lox fashion houses. When is comes to incorporating new trends to your wardrobe I always urge to purchase only what you will wear. Always keep in mind what works perfectly for your figure and you don’t need to break the bank trying to buy every single trend. Remember that a few key pieces go a long way to the goodies you already have in your closet now. And as my grandmother always said, “never throw anything away, as you never know what will be coming back in to style.” Boy, was she right. Happy Fall shopping my friends!
One Arm Tops I am in love with this trend. One arm fully exposed and one arm entirely covered. Think Mad Max meets Helmet Lang. It’s perfectly badass and asymmetrical and is a small detail with a large impact. Pair a long one over leather leggings or a shorter version with high waisted trousers or skirt. This trend is definitely a statement piece for the season. ShopInRI 31
I hate when the summer comes to an end, but I do love the fall. The activities, the crisp weather, my TV shows coming back, and of course, the clothes! Who doesn’t love new boots and sweaters? Even though I’ve been out of school for quite some time, I always get the ‘back to school shopping’ feeling of starting fresh with my clothes at the end of the summer. Now, I’m not talking a whole new wardrobe, but incorporating a few of-the-moment, yet classic pieces to your wardrobe can make it feel fresh for the cooler months. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite, on-trend fall staples that I plan on wearing until next May!
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Booties - Booties have been around for a while now, and they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. So, treat yourself to a good pair! I know I wear mine daily. I have a few pair of traditional booties, so this year I opted for wedges. So comfy and the wedge gives them a slightly different feel from what I already have. The great thing about booties is they go with everything! Jeans, dresses, skirts – really, wear them with anything and everything!
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Oversized cardigans - An oversized cardigan is a cozy third piece that’s perfect for fall. It can be worn over most tops from camis to button downs, and helps tie your look together for a pulled-together, yet comfy vibe. My fall uniform is a pair of ripped skinnies, booties, and an oversized cardigan.
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Shirt dresses - If you’re like me, you have a hard time with dresses once it dips below 80. Most of mine are sleeveless, strapless, and way too summery. I’m always looking for the perfect in-between dress and typically don’t have much luck. With so many shirt dress options in stores lately, I’ve been in heaven! Shirt dresses are the perfect transitional dress, and also great for layering when it gets even colder. The sleeves keep it weather appropriate and they look great with booties!
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Destroyed denim - I will never understand how a great pair of jeans that look like they’ve been through the ringer are usually more expensive than in-tact jeans, but it is what it is. Destroyed denim can be very classic and fashionable if done properly, and since the trend is growing, there are lots of great choices out there at reasonable price points. Try incorporating one or two of these staples into your fall/winter wardrobe to keep your look current. Each piece is pretty versatile, so you’ll get a lot of wear of whichever you like most; and with so many options available, you’re sure to find something that suits your own personal style. Just because it’s getting colder doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your style. 32 ShopInRI
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How to Make Your Hair Look Thicker!
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Dixie’’s Hair Design By Jenn Lombari “Owning my own salon is really my dream come true!,” states Dixie West, owner of one of Pawtucket’s newest independent businesses, Dixie’s Hair Design. With a window full of plants and flowers from clients, beautiful hardwood floors, and all new hand-picked sinks, chairs and fixtures, and fresh, bright paint, Dixie has brought new life to the small salon that sits on the corner of Armistice Boulevard and Greenslit Avenue. Transforming this space into her own was a labor of love for Dixie. Friends and family got together and built the space up to what would be completely Dixie’s style-bright colors, Marilyn Monroe and art work from friends and clients.
Dixie is known best in her field as a color Dixie states that she knew since junior specialist and color corrections specialist. high that she had a knack for doing friends’ hair; even dying it with Kool-Aid in the kitchen! From there, her love for the trade grew daily. After cosmetology school, she built a rather large clientele over the next decade working in a local salon. From there, she went on to rent her own room at another salon, where she continued to specialize in color and special event hair (proms, weddings, etc.), along with styles for men, women and children. This is when she started focusing on opening her own salon.
Dixie adds, “I’ve been a hairstylist for about twelve years now, and it feels just as exciting as the first day of beauty school.” “Being passionate and looking forward to seeing clients makes work feel like home instead of a job. The feeling when a client shares their story with you and puts their faith in you as an artist is so incredible. When they leave my chair and feel happy and confident, that’s what drives me to be the best stylist. I’m beyond excited to have achieved my goal of becoming a business owner by age thirty, and I look forward to a long successful career.” Being from Pawtucket and opening a salon in Pawtucket, Dixie is a supporter of other businesses in the area. There’s no competition amongst local salons. They even recommend each other for special services. 38 ShopInRI
Eventually, West hopes to build her business up and be able to rent chairs out to other stylists. Right now, she has no shortage of work, and is always taking new clients. Want a hot new look or need to freshen up your current style? Make your appointment today!
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She also specializes in “fantasy hair”... aka Rainbow Hair...colors most salons won’t even attempt to work with. After all, the brightest colors are the most fun! The hair dyes she proudly uses are Wella, Paul Mitchell, Kenra, Guy Tang, and Pravana.
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Back To School Workout! By: Stacie Venagro
2014 World Miss Fitness America and Miss Fitness Universe
The kids are getting into the new school routine so why not get yourself into a new health improvement routine? Here’s a workout that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Be sure to time yourself. This will give you a starting point to try and beat it every time you redo it.
25 Jumping Jacks 25 Squats 25 High Knees 25 PliĂŠ Squats 25 Mountain Climbers 25 Butt Kickers 25 Lunges 25 Vertical Jumps 25 Crunches 25 Punches 25 Push Ups
For the beginner, do these once, for the intermediate, do them twice, and for the advanced, do them three times. Make sure you time yourself so you can beat it the next time!
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Making something old, something new! By: Susan Gazerro
Are you bored with treadmills, stationary bikes, weight machines, etc.? If you answered yes, maybe it’s time to look back to your childhood. Yes, something old can be something new- fun and healthy. Before I bring you back in time, think about this; if you are over the age of 35, you will understand when people say, “When we were kids, we were always outside playing, and most children were not obese or overweight”. Now, don’t be misled; as a fitness instructor, I am all for joining a gym, using machines, taking classes, etc., but everyone’s routine needs to be broken once in a while. It’s mentally and physically beneficial to break routines. Remember the days when the bell rang at the end of the school day and you couldn’t wait to go outside. You were riding bikes, playing basketball, hop scotch, roller skating, jumping rope, using a hula hoop, and the best part was, you were focusing on the fun, not the actual exercise. Wow, you were being active, staying fit and healthy and there was no effort involved. There are actual hula hoop classes which involve cardio, strength training, core, and even yoga. The point is, exercise should not, and does not have to be strenuous. It should be fun and part of your daily routine, just like when you were a kid. Most people will say, “I don’t have time like I used to as a kid.” My response is, “You don’t have time to take care of yourself ?” You take care of everything and everyone else around you, but not yourself ? Especially women- you make sure everyone else is taken care of, but not you? When you find 30 minutes a day for yourself, you feel better, have more energy, and are an overall happier, healthier human being who makes everyone around you happier. So why not make the time for you, and have some fun while you’re doing it? Let’s start with a daily walk. Grab a friend and decide to make this part of your daily routine. Walking with a friend is one of those exercises that doesn’t feel like exercise. It turns into a social time, a therapy session, a venting session, a laughing experience, etc. Before you know it, you’ve walked miles and you weren’t thinking about the actual exercise. Get creative. Think of ways to move your body without thinking of it as exercise. Every opportunity you have to take the stairs, take them. Every opportunity you have to carry something, carry it. If you have a dog, walk your dog. Don’t deprive your dog of exercise because you don’t like it. Do it for your pet and you will be doing something for yourself at the same time. Find a few friends who may be feeling like they are in the same boat, and make it a challenge every week. Plan to meet somewhere outdoors and challenge yourselves to walk a certain distance. Bring a
5 lb, 10 lb, even 20 lb weight and carry it so many feet, then pass it off to the next person. Continue this until everyone has carried the weight and see who went the furthest. Make it a fun competition and reward the winner each week. Push each other to run/jog just a few feet. If there are four or more of you, have a short relay. I love having my classes do a relay. I have them do this periodically. I say “Ok, everyone outside. Form two lines. When I say start, run as fast as you can to point B, turn and come back. Hit the hand of the next person in line, now they go. Repeat until everyone has gone and the winning team gets a prize.” What does this do? It takes people out of their comfort zone and pushes them to do something they would have never done. I don’t care how fast they go. It doesn’t matter. All that matters is that they are moving, and moving at a pace they never would have had we not gone outside to run. It’s not the Olympics or any competition for that matter. It’s actually fun. They cheer each other on, laugh, and make so much noise, they wake up the neighborhood. Now think about this; if running isn’t the most child-like game, what is? Here, we are at an exercise class doing something so old, it’s new. Again, not a competition, however; when I watch these women every week, I see them trying to go faster than the week before. So maybe it is a competition; but the competition is within themselves! Again, exercise doesn’t have to be emotionally exhausting. For a lot of people it is because they are dreading it so much that they actually get tired before they even start. Go back to your childhood. Make it fun. No one is ever too old to move. No one is ever too old to be creative. No one is ever too old too be healthy. No one is ever too old to have fun; and that’s how you should mentally approach any exercise!
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Preparing Your Home to Sell Misconceptions When Buying a Home By Amanda Hannon There are many steps involved in buying a house; below is a buyers, especially first timers, have numerous briefMany overview: misconceptions when buying a home. It is very important to know your options and to educate yourself when you begin 1. Pre-Approval the process of searching for a home. It is very important to first get pre-approved for many reasons. First andspring foremost, pre-approved letstoyou know, if in by First and foremost, a buyer’s agent is typically never paid This and getting summer is anticipated be extremely fact,busy youbuyer. are ready to buy a home, and helps narrow down which the Although the buyer’s agent is working on behalf in the Real Estate world. Home prices are going of homes to look they at based on what youseller can afford. In addition, athe the buyer, areeager paid by the of whichever up and buyers are to purchase while interest home rates pre-approval is required in order to submit an offer on atohome, buyer chooses. The commission the seller agrees pay the remaingetting low. If you’re thinking of selling your home, these therefore; pre-approved first, makes the most sense. seller agent is always split with the buyer’s agent. Some buyer’s tips are very important. agents require the buyer to pay an additional fee on top of what 2. Hiring a Realtor they’re making from the seller, however; it is very uncommon. With that being said, it is –very important the buyer NEVER Curb Appeal KEY Make buyersbefore want to come It is very common thatis buyers find a Realtor they start calls the listing agent to request an appointment. The buyer’s bushes and which trees back so your home is more the inside! processTrim of pre-approval is a good idea. If you don’t agent in Rhode Island MUST be the procuring cause which know who Sweep the best bankfront are of to your obtain previsible. andperson powerand/or wash the home means, the buyer’s agent must be the first person to contact approval, your Realtor can point you in salt the and rightdirt direction. and driveway to up remove any leftover fromto be the agentnot to set a showing for theirofbuyer in order Your Realtor only can make you aware properties before the winter. Clean youra windows so they sparkling a commission. buyer contacts the are listing agent first, theypaid hit the market, but Ifthey also will be your lifesaver when clean. Put a fresh coat of paint on your front door, as is they to could be putting agent in athe position that he/she it comes negotiating andtheir coordinating entire purchasing well as fresh mulch them. and colorful flowers, so your home unable to represent process. POPS. 3. Choosing the perfect property is, “I’ve been approved A second common misconception for 100% financing; I don’t have to put any money down.” Eliminate CLUTTER – down “Less is more” isand a of saying Once you’ve hunted your no home with the help 100% financing isfor simply payment, theyour buyer Realtor and find the perfect one, it is time to submit an offer. that is so important when selling your home. If you pack is essentially taking two mortgages; one for the 96.5% of the Your Realtor will provide guidance an initial price, as away everything the bare your homeprice. purchase price andbut a second forinminimum, 3.5% of theoffer purchase wellwill as negotiations. Keepnot in only mind,look in addition to the payment, larger but alsodown appear cleaner there and are closing costs. Closing costsGo canthrough often beyour paidclosets by the and seller in more appealing to buyers. 4. Entering into a contract the form of a seller credit, however; this must be negotiated purge anything you haven’t used or worn in the last year. at the time of the In addition, every buyer regardless Packed closets willoffer. appear though thedraft home doesn’t of Once your offer is accepted, yourasRealtor will a purchase financing type must put a deposit down in order storage. andoffer salesenough agreement contract. This contract is signed to by lock boththe contract. These deposits can vary depending on the amount the buyer and the seller. At this time, a deposit is required to is putting as you a down but it isdays usually bindthe thebuyer contract. After down signing, willpayment; have 10 business never less $1,000. If are-negotiate buyer is getting 100% Pre-inspection – Aand pre-list home inspection not to conduct all than inspections should anyisfinancing issues and a closing cost credit from the seller, that arise. only informative but can actually help a seller $1,000 get the will be refunded at the closing, butdollars, it is still sign a most profit. For a few hundred an required inspectortowill contract. 5. Loan Approval Process come out and give you a list of recommended repairs just as ifthe you were a buyer. youthe repair your home prior Once inspections are When complete, mortgage broker will Another misconception involves home inspections. Home to atobuyer it,the you position yourself better. For begin workrequesting on Theyhe/she will is inspections aregetting paid for by mortgage the buyer approved. and therefore, a buyer may asksuch for as a $500 credit for a repair ask example, for various documents tax returns, W2’s, bankvary working on behalf of the buyer. 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ONE TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS By: Susan Gazerro
Hold them accountable? Yes, this is what the Matt Patty Team at Keller Williams asks of you… Hold them accountable! They believe in both positive and negative feedback as useful because they know it helps them to constantly improve as a team and as a company. They are a real estate company that combines cutting edge technology with old fashioned values and customer service. The team strives on being exceptional both in and out of the office. Meet the members incredible team:
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for sale, you’ve probably seen a Keller Williams’ sign along the way. Three Keller Williams’ franchisees make up the nine Keller Williams’ offices in Rhode Island. In the past, when I thought about realtors, I didn’t think of them as having a work day that starts at 7am and ends at 7pm. I didn’t visualize them as having an office, sitting behind a desk in a pile of paperwork. I thought of them as pulling up to a home, showing the home, following up on previous listings, and calling it a day. Well, I couldn’t have been more wrong! Matt and his team are NON STOP. When I went to their office for this interview, there was so much activity my head was spinning. I quickly realized, like any other successful person; these realtors are all in. What I mean is, they don’t just show the listing, they
do all the prep and post work. They are involved in every step of the process. Like large corporations, the team has a lively sales meeting on a weekly basis. This is not your ordinary sales meeting. This is also a motivational meeting. Their motto is “Keller Williams is mission and service based”. They work as a team. The buyer’s agent brings resources, provides services, and hosts one to three open houses every weekend. The team is constantly bringing energy to the company. Matt trains and enjoys training. He is a true motivator. No wonder they stood at #1 for units sold in 2015, #1 in gross commission in 2015, and #1 for most units sold in 2015 for Keller Williams Central. That spells success! 55% of their business is referral
business, which speaks volumes! They also spend more money on advertising than other realtors. They are truly a marketing based company. They believe that you have to spend money to make money. They want to educate the consumer as to why Keller Williams will work for you. Smart! Although they will list real estate of any price range, 80% of what they sell falls under the $400,000 price point, due to the Rhode Island market property pool. They are a success at selling the smallest of listings, but also excel at selling luxury and waterfront real estate. They treat each listing the same, regardless of its size or price point. They always send a professional photographer to take pictures of the property, and always use high end signage to display the listing. Keller Williams cares about the sale of your property, but they care more about you. They have an astounding 97% to 98% list to sale price ratio (percentage of asking price achieved by seller). Their ratio is so high because they are with you every step of the way and pride themselves on being great negotiators.
What impressed me most during my visit to their office is they have a “Love it or Re-list It Guarantee�. A buyer has 12 months to re-list the property if they are not 100% satisfied and the team will waive their commission. They also have an obvious systemized work flow. Their core principles are made up of integrity, profitability, and efficiency. This team knows buying or selling a property is a very big decision. They take the pressure off of you. Your happiness and satisfaction is more important to them than the commission. They know that being an honest business person will bring them success. Caring about their client is first and foremost. Like any good business person, they know that if they take care about you, a referral may be sent their way sometime in the future. If you are fortunate enough to work for this team, you will be happy at work everyday. Everyone I spoke with was energetic and had a positive attitude. Wouldn’t you want to list or buy with someone that is driven to take care of and satisfy you? Thanks to the Matt Patty Team at Keller Williams for talking to me. Keep Listing!
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Vote for Smart Investment Moves! need to consider something else: Our political system does not readily accommodate radical restructuring of any kind. So it’s difficult for any president to implement huge policy shifts – and that’s actually good for the financial markets, which, by their nature, dislike uncertainty, chaos and big changes. The bottom line? From your viewpoint as an investor, don’t worry too much about what happens in November. Instead, follow these investment strategies: Stay invested. If you stop investing when the market is down in an effort to cut your losses, you may miss the opportunity to participate in the next rally – and the early stages of a rally are typically when the biggest gains occur. The presidential election is little more than a month away. Like all elections, this one has generated considerable interest, and, as a citizen, you may well be following it closely. But as an investor, how much should you be concerned about the outcome? Probably not as much as you might think. Historically, the financial markets have done well – and done poorly – under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Also, many factors affecting investment performance have little or nothing to do with the occupant of the White House. Consequently, no one can claim, with any certainty, that one candidate is going to be “better for the markets” than another one. Still, this isn’t to say that any given presidential administration will have no effect at all on investors. For example, a president could propose changes to the laws governing investments, and if Congress passes those laws, investors could be affected. But in looking at the broader picture, there’s not much evidence that a particular president is going to affect the overall return of your investment portfolio. As mentioned above, many factors – corporate earnings, interest rates, foreign affairs, even natural disasters – can and will influence the financial markets. But in evaluating a president’s potential effect on your investments, you also
Diversify. By spreading your dollars among an array of investments, such as stocks, bonds and other investments, you can help reduce the possibility of your portfolio taking a big hit if a market downturn primarily affected just one type of financial asset. Keep in mind though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses. Stay within your risk tolerance. Investing always involves risk, but you’ll probably be more successful (and less stressed out) if you don’t stray beyond your individual risk tolerance. At the same time, if you invest too conservatively, you might not achieve the growth potential you need to reach your goals. So you will need to strike an appropriate balance. Forget about chasing “hot” stocks. Many so-called “experts” encourage people to invest in today’s “hot” stocks. But by the time you hear about them, these stocks – if they were ever “hot” to begin with – have probably already cooled off. More importantly, they might not have been suitable for your needs, anyway. In any case, there’s really no “short cut” to investment success. Elections – and even presidents – come and go. But when you “vote” for solid investment moves, you can help yourself make progress toward your financial goals.
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For a Gatsby Wedding, Head to Newport Written By: Neko Catanzaro - Photgraphy: Melissa Robotti F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel The Great Gatsby is considered one of the greatest pieces of modern American literature. Numerous times, it has been adapted for the screen; though one of the more memorable versions cast Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, and was filmed in a supremely fitting location - Newport, Rhode Island. For those seeking a truly romantic wedding location, as well as the perfect venue for a Gatsby-esque reception, Newport makes that dream attainable. The 1974 cinematic rendition showcased Rosecliff and Marble House as Jay Gatsby’s Long Island mansions. Designed for extravagance, these Gilded Age summer homes have become sought after wedding destinations for fairy tale affairs. Rosecliff was commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899. Designed by famed architect Stanford White and modeled after France’s royal garden retreat, the Grand Trianon at Versailles, Rosecliff was an immediate sensation. Mrs. Oelrich knew how to host a party and Newport society flocked to many an event. One evening even featured the sensational entertainment of Harry Houdini. Today, Rosecliff is still unequivocally magical. It boasts the largest ballroom in Newport, and can seat 180 guests for dinner and dancing, as well as an additional 90 guests in the Salon. The spacious terra-cotta mansion is a classically designed masterpiece with elegant accents and grand vistas. The terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is perfect for cocktail hour, and the 8-acres of manicured grounds with a focal fountain makes a perfect backdrop for outdoor wedding photos. If foul weather threatens, the heart-shaped staircase is an ideal alternative for wedding party portraits. Those with their hearts set on Rosecliff will want to plan ahead. Events are booked year round, and it is generally
advised to book 12-18 months in advance, with the busiest months being May through October. Rental rates vary depending on the time of year, but pricing can run anywhere from $7,500 in the winter season, November-April, and up to $18,000 for a Saturday evening, June- September. The Newport Mansions also offer assistance with choosing wedding caterers, photographers, floral designers, and music entertainment. These choice professionals provide exceptional service and have the experience of operating within historic sites. For an equally exquisite oceanside venue there is also Marble House. It is renowned as one of the most opulent of the Newport Mansions and includes an on site whimsical Chinese Tea House that overlooks Cliff Walk. In the film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, Robert Redford dressed in his old army uniform and waltzes with Mia Farrow in Marble House’s gilt ballroom. Known as the Grand Salon, it echoes the style of Louis XIV, showcasing carved wood walls and gold gilt panels depicting scenes of classical mythology inspired by those at the Louvre in Paris. The mansion’s marquee covered terrace can host a 200-person dinner or a 250-guest cocktail reception. For a more intimate affair, the colorful Chinese Tea House can host a seated dinner with a maximum of 50 guests or an 80-person cocktail reception. A unique architectural feat, the Tea House was modeled after a 12th century Song Dynasty temple. No matter the season, these venues are renowned for producing dream weddings and Hollywood classics. Both historically preserved landmarks, Rosecliff and Marble House were made to entertain and are considered quintessential venues for a Newport wedding experience. For those interested in planning a Newport mansion wedding, visit www.NewportMansions.org or phone 401-847-1000.
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Once upon a time, the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 wove a path of death and destruction through the city of Providence, with a tidal-wave like storm surge and wind gusts of more than 100 miles per hour. The storm’s effect on Rhode Island was so severe that earthquake instruments 3,000 miles away recorded it on seismographs. In 1954, Hurricane Carol caught Rhode Island by surprise and Providence suffered a great amount of concentrated damage - upwards of $41 million. Gusts of wind, at a rate of 72 to 100 miles per hour, blew into Providence, while portions of the downtown area sat under eight feet of water. Former Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci
In the late 1970s, the City began to upgrade the infrastructure of the neighborhoods, downtown and commercial districts. From here on, with the support of the former Mayor Buddy Cianci, and other Providence officials and politicians, there was no other way for Providence to move than forward. It was during Cianci’s second run as mayor, beginning in 1991, that the city of Providence entered its “Renaissance phase.”
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During his tenure, Providence became visibly cleaner and more tourist-friendly. Cianci 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. He also helped to orchestrate the establishment of the summer weekend festivals known as WaterFire in downtown Providence, which continues to bring up to 100,000 people to the downtown area alone on the summer nights it takes place.
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Federal Hill Restaurants Federal Hill is recognized as one of the top culinary destinations in the country with many award-winning restaurants to choose from. Also known as “Little Italy,” the restaurants on the Hill will tantalize your taste buds with dishes from many regions in Italy. Joe Marzilli’s Old Canteen, Camille’s, Andino’s, Pane e Vino, Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante, and Siena are just a few of the more upscale, popular Italian cuisine eateries. For a lighter fare that is more casual and family oriented, there is Caserta Pizza and Angelo’s Restaurant, as well as a number of restaurants for those in the mood for other types of food.
The gateway arch over Atwells Avenue near Downtown is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Providence. The La Pigna (or The Pine Cone) sculpture hanging from its center — a traditional Italian symbol of welcome, abundance, and quality — is often mistakenly referred to as “The Pineapple” and has become the symbol of Federal Hill. Downtown Providence Shopping To indulge in the best shopping found in one place in Rhode Island, Providence Place Mall will satisfy anyone’s needs. The facility has over 161 shops, a food court, over 31 restaurants, a movie theatre, Dave and Busters for entertaining adults and kids alike, and indoor parking for a nominal cost. Providence Waterfire
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Downtown Providence Entertainment For sporting events, concerts, the circus, and many other fun shows, the Dunkin Donuts Center offers everything for singles and families, alike. Tony Award-winning resident professional theater in Providence produces classic and contemporary plays at Trinity Repertory and the Providence Performing Arts Center for Broadway shows, musicals, concerts, plays, and traveling shows. For winter entertainment, a must visit is the ALEX AND ANI City Center, a premiere outdoor event and ice skating center in the heart of downtown Providence.
Downtown Providence is a perfect place to go on any given day, night, or weekend for entertainment, food, and spirits. Before or after a visit to Providence WaterFire, or for an enjoyable night out, take yourself and your family and/or friends to one of the many downtown hotspots for dinner and drinks, or maybe just coffee and dessert. For a memorable dinner, there is Hemenway’s for seafood, The Capital Grille for a scrumptious steak, Cafe Nuovo for spectacular cuisine, Waterman Grille for an outstanding meal, or there may be a favorite of yours from the many, many others. For coffee and dessert, Pastiche is a must visit, and then there is the unbeatable number of bakeries on Federal Hill. For an after club or late night burger or snack, Haven Brothers is a restaurant on wheels known by all. ShopInRI 79
Some facts that you may not know about PROVIDENCE… • Providence has the most coffee and donut shops per capita of any city in the country, with over 25 doughnut shops per 100,000 people.
• The Biltmore Hotel is regarded as the most haunted spot in Providence due to the score of murders during Prohibition years. The hotel served as inspiration for Steven King’s “Overlook Hotel” and Robert Bloch’s “Bates Motel”. • The first diner is credited to Providence resident Walter Scott, who sold sandwiches, pies, and coffee outside the “Providence Journal” offices in 1872.
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• Tony award winning Trinity Square Theatre is located in Providence, many of their repertory actors go on to become award winners on both Broadway and in movies. • Providence is the largest manufacturer of silverware in the world.
• The Westminster Arcade, also known as the Providence Arcade, is America’s first enclosed shopping mall, which may explain the classical look. • Providence is consistently ranked as one of the most exciting mid-sized cities in America, with some of the youngest, most vibrant residents. It helps that they’ve got one nighttime hangout for every 500-or-so residents. • Haven Brothers Diner in Providence is one of the oldest restaurants on wheels in America and founded in 1893 as a horse drawn lunch wagon.
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Is Your Dog Demanding and Barking at You? By: Heidi Palmer McNeil Pooch Pawsitive www.poochpawsitive.com Barking is a normal way for dogs to communicate. Unfortunately, in the human world, it’s hard for us to understand because we don’t communicate that way!
Dogs bark for a lot of reasons: • Alert (a stranger is coming up your driveway) • Frustration (when your dog can’t get what he wants) • Boredom (when a dog is left alone outside all day) • Stress (when a dog is afraid or anxious) • Play (dogs bark when they are playing) • Greeting (dogs can be excited when you come home) • Demanding (when you have food in your hand and they want it) While it’s normal for dogs to bark, the type of barking that I can’t stand is demand barking! There’s nothing worse than a dog that demands anything and just won’t quit until you give in! Training behavior is about consequences: If you do this, then you’ll get that. If you don’t do this, then you won’t get that. The clearer you are about consequences for your dog, the faster your dog will learn! The basic training method to use here is ‘If you are quiet, you get stuff.’ Here are some tips for dealing with demand barking: Demanding Attention Some dogs will bark at you to keep petting them. A good rule is to ask the dog to do something else to get what they want. For example, ask the dog to sit before you pet him. Or wait until the dog is quiet (for 5 seconds) and then pet him.
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Does your dog drop the ball in front of you and bark at you? He just wants to play! Ask your dog to do something else first (sit, a trick, lay down, etc.) before you throw the ball for him. Be patient! If your dog has been doing this for a while, then it will take some time for your dog to learn that the rules have changed! The worst thing you can do is to lose patience and give in to your dog’s demand barking! If you subconsciously reach down to pet your dog to comfort him when he’s barking, then your dog has learned to bark for petting! Heidi Palmer McNeil CTC, CPDT-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.
What We Can Do To Help Endangered Species By Susan Gazerro
established a secure, reliable network that operates 24 hours daily across the entire game reserve. This solution expands the potential for Connected Conservation to save additional species.
These are just some of the most wellknown endangered species. This list goes on. In doing research about what can be done to help save these animals, I was most pleasantly surprised to learn how today’s technology is protecting some of the world’s oldest animals. It’s called Connectivity Technology, and was developed by Cisco. With Connected Conservation, the movement of people can actually be monitored before they attack an animal. As part of the African heritage, they use this technology to specifically protect the Rhino. They’ve brought leading-edge technology to the reserve to deliver a positive solution—and it’s not going to stop there. The solution is ongoing and will continue to improve. It’s amazing how Dimension Data is protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable animals. It’s basically hiding in plain sight. Dimension Data has 86 ShopInRI
3. Make your home wildlife friendly.
Teach your friends and family about the wonderful wildlife, birds, fish and plants that live near you. The first step to protecting endangered species is learning about how interesting and important they are. For more information about endangered species, visit endangered. fws.gov.
Secure garbage cans or bins with locking lids. Feed pets indoors and lock pet doors at night to avoid attracting wild animals into your home. Reduce the use of water in your home and garden so that animals that live in or near water can have a better chance of survival. Disinfect bird baths often to avoid disease transmission. Millions of birds die every year because of collisions with windows. You can help reduce the number of collisions, simply by placing decals on the windows in your home and office. For more information on what you can do, check out these tips from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
2. Visit a national wildlife refuge or park.
4. Native plants provide food and shelter for native wildlife.
These protected lands provide habitat to many native wildlife, birds, fish and plants. Scientists tell us the best way to protect endangered species is to protect the places where they live. Get involved by volunteering at your local nature center or wildlife refuge. Wildlife recreation creates millions of jobs and supports local businesses. To find a wildlife refuge near you, visit
Attracting native insects like bees and butterflies can help pollinate your plants. The spread of non-native species has greatly impacted native populations around the world. Invasive species compete with native species for resources and habitat. They can even prey on native species directly, forcing native species towards extinction. For more information about native plants, visit http://www.plantsocieties.org.
Below are ten things we can do today, not someday, today, to help protect these endangered animals: 1. Learn about endangered species in your area.
Mountain Gorilla, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Northern White Rhinoceros, California Condor Vulture, Brown Spider Monkey, Red Wolf, Chinese Alligator, Snow Leopard, Giant Panda, Blue Whale, Tasmanian Devil, and Bonobo
www.fws.gov/refuges. To find a park near you, visit www.nps.gov. To find a zoo near you, visit www.aza.org.
5. Herbicides and pesticides may keep yards looking nice but they are in fact hazardous pollutants that affect wildlife at many levels. Many herbicides and pesticides take a long time to degrade and build up in the soils or throughout the food chain. Predators such as hawks, owls and coyotes can be harmed if they eat poisoned animals. Some groups of animals, such as amphibians, are particularly vulnerable to these chemical pollutants and suffer greatly as a result of the high levels of herbicides and pesticides in their habitat. For alternatives to pesticides, visit http:// www.beyondpesticides.org. 6. Slow down when driving. Many animals live in developed areas and this means they must navigate a landscape full of human hazards. One of the biggest obstacles to wildlife living in developed areas is roads. This has been a particularly sore subject with me. I do not like seeing road kill of any kind. I always say, slow down. This is not they cycle of life. An animal killing an animal is the cycle of life. A car or human killing and animal is not the cycle of life. We are building on their land and they don’t know where to go. So, when you’re out and about, slow down and keep an eye out for wildlife. 7. Recycle and buy sustainable products. Buy recycled paper and sustainable products like bamboo and Forest Stewardship Council wood products to protect forest species. Never buy furniture made of wood from rainforests. Recycle your cell phones because minerals used in cell phones and other electronics are mined in gorilla habitat. Minimize your use of palm oil because forests where tigers live are being cut down to plant palm plantations. 8. Never purchase products made from threatened or endangered species. Overseas trips can be exciting and fun, and everyone wants a souvenir. But
sometimes the souvenirs are made from species nearing extinction. Avoid supporting the market in illegal wildlife including: tortoise-shell, ivory, and coral. Also, be careful of products including fur from tigers, polar bears, sea otters, and other endangered wildlife. Others are crocodile skin, live monkeys or apes, most live birds, including parrots, macaws, cockatoos and finches, some live snakes, turtles and lizards, some orchids, cacti and cycads, medicinal products made from rhinos, tiger or Asiatic black bear. 9. Harassing wildlife is cruel and illegal. Shooting, trapping, or forcing a threatened or endangered animal into captivity is also illegal and can lead to their extinction. Don’t participate in this activity, and report it as soon as you see it to your local state or federal wildlife enforcement office. You can find a list of state wildlife departments at http://www.fws.gov/offices/statelinks.html. 10. Protect wildlife habitat. Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction of habitat. Scientists tell us the best way to protect endangered species is to protect the special places where they live. Wildlife must have places to find food, shelter, and raise their young. Logging, oil and gas drilling, over-grazing and development all result in habitat destruction. Endangered species’ habitat should be protected and these impacts minimized. By protecting habitat, entire communities of animals and plants can be protected together. Parks, wildlife refuges, and other open space should be protected near your community. Support wildlife habitat and open space protection in your community. When you are buying a house, consider your impact on wildlife habitat. To learn more you can visit: Endangered Species Coalition PO Box 65195 | Washington DC 20035 | 240.353.2765
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GHOSTBUSTERS Nowadays, most old-school movies like Independence Day and Predatorare being remade. Now, Ghostbustersis getting it’s next shot at the big screen. The new Ghostbusters remake has had a lot of differing opinions, Some people who were alive for the original think that it’s like Jaws, because Jaws is just a movie that can’t be remade. But kids from the newer generation think it’s a great remake and that the fact it’s a female cast makes it less sexualized considering the whole sexism debacle. The movie started with a tour of Aldridge Mansion where the tour guide is almost killed by the ghost of Gertrude Aldridge. Then we follow scientist Erin Gilbert(Kristen Wiig) who finds out that her old friend Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) publishes the book they wrote on the paranormal and the science behind ghosts. She goes to find her old colleague and ends up getting caught in a ghostly adventure that ends up getting her fired from her job. She has nowhere to go except to go study the paranormal with Abby and Jillian Holtzman (Kate McKinnon). They eventually run into a New York Metro worker named Patty (Leslie Jones) who joins their team. They also hire Kevin (Chris Hemsworth) as their (dumb as a rock) receptionist. All throughout the city the Ghostbusters are being called frauds because they aren’t believed to be real ghost catchers. But after they capture a dragon-like ghost people start to believe them.’ Then a man named Martin Heist (Bill Murray) shows
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up and demands to see the ghost. They show it to him and then they are taken in by the FBI where they meet the New York Mayor who tells them to stop because they don’t want “mass hysteria”. But, being as stubborn and as tough as they are the Ghostbusters continue their search. While searching for ghosts, the team comes upon a man named Rowan North (Neil Casey), who has a secret plot to free ghosts into the human world. They stop him, but in a turn of events his plot unfolds and the apocalypse comes! The movie itself was well made and the special effects were about the same as the original. They kept a lot of the same effects like the proton blasts. It had a great scientific aspect and it showed that even though the women kept getting dissed and dissed they still stayed strong.There was a lot of jokes and comedy and scientific words but Chris Hemsworth playing Kevin was a great comedic relief. There were some great cameos like Slimer and his girlfriend, the StayPuft Marshmallow Man and the original Ghostbusters logo as well as ghosts possessing humans. Kate McKinnon did a great job playing Jillian Holtzman and she was my favorite character. Her crazy (and a bit insane) attitude was hilarious. But some things were the same and some thing were disappointing. There wasn’t any warning about crossing the streams and I was a bit confused because there weren’t any hints as to if the original Ghostbusters were there. Bill Murray had a short cameo but he was only in the movie for 5 minutes and the other original Ghostbusters’ cameos were barely noticeable. Overall I give Ghostbusters a 4 out of 6 diamonds. Rated PG-13 for mature content.
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