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Another bonus, Blue Sky also gives back. The spa has partnered with the Elizabeth Buffum Chace House in Warwick among By: Michael Belsito other local non-profits throughout the year. On a larger scale, the spa partners with Aveda every April for Earth Month and raises funds in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Some of Blue Sky’s most popular services include the spa pedicure (think moisturizing mask, hot booties, and long massage) creating a relaxing experience from beginning end.state: Rachel addedand “It’sJack not only aroundtothe Benny in October) andSouth Kingstown stown about the resultDog but the experience.” Wakefield, Alpha Center in own Wintertime Market, 70inside As the holiday season comes upon Cumberland, Lightning Ridge Farm November through April in Peace Dale. us, the stress fix massage is also in Chepachet and both Critter88-89 Huts in 62-63 very popular (available in 60 or 90 Narragansett and North Kingstown. Bona-Fido delivers twice a month and minutes) featuring lavender and sage, Cunha sets up Bona-Fido stands at ships dry products anywhere in the U.S. and focusing on deep relaxation and Check out Bona-Fido on Facebook or the Goddard Park Farmers Market pressure points. Give yourself or (May someone 22 through September), the at Bona-Fido.com, where you can read else the gift of relaxation. South Blue Kingstown Farmers Marketat more about the entire product list and Sky gift cards are available submit orders. at URI’s Farm (May through theEast spa and online (you2 can even send it via email).

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For now, Bona-Fido is run out of Cunha’s basement at 1220 Chopmist Hill Road, North Scituate – currently without a proper sign, the driveway’s located just before the Danielson Pike/Rt. 6 intersections when traveling north. Cunha intends to expand into a commercial space in the future and increase her wholesale distribution. Bona-Fido products are available at locally-owned retailers

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New England’s Premier Elvis Presley Tribute Artist was born in Providence, R.I. and is currently performing throughout New England, New York and is available nationwide. He’s

To make the pasta dough, combine the flowers in a large bowl and mix with a fork. Push the flour up against one ofandthe sought the sides of the bowl, creating a well. Add the egg yolks, olive oil and water beatmost with a fork, slowly after ETA’s in the business, and has been delighting audiences he’s and been incorporating the flour. Once the dough starts to come together, turn it everywhere out onto a clean countertop kneadsinging. ShopInRI caught up with him recently for an interview. for 5-10 minutes, adding flour if the dough is too sticky, and ShopInRI: water if it is too So dry. Once dough is smooth and shows, are they all 60 minutes, or NewtheEngland’s Premier But Elvis is my primary. I perform Elvis has been thoroughly kneaded, wrap it in plastic wrap for thirty minutes. vary upon venue? Elvis Presley Tribute Artist, how did you

2 Travel Tips Ingredients 6oz (170 grams) all purpose flour 2oz (56 grams) semolina flour 9 egg yolks 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp water 1lb ricotta cheese ¼ cup minced chives 2lb assorted mushrooms, cut into bite sized pieces 1 qt chicken stock Salt and pepper, as needed Apple cider vinegar, as needed Oil, for cooking

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ShopInRI: Speaking of shows how many do you do each year?

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ShopInRI: That’s a lot of shows, where do you mostly perform? Is there a lot of traveling involved?

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RB: Quite a few. In fact it’s amazing how busy we’ve become. We usually do close to 400 shows per year. We do get days off but some days are doubles so it really does add up.

ShopInRI: So besides Elvis who else do you perform as?

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RB: Yes besides Elvis I also include Dean Martin and Johnny Cash in my shows.

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RB: There is definitely traveling involved. We pretty much do these shows throughout New England and NY. There’s sometimes a four or five hour ride just to do an hour show. Then four or five hours back. But that’s just part of the business for many entertainers. ShopInRI: So tell me a little about your

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RB: They do vary. Many private or corporate events will be about an hour, but some do go as long as 90 minutes or even two hours. Sometimes I’ll even do one or two variety sets also before ending with an Elvis Show as the highlight.

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ShopInRI: How do you keep the shows exciting and get people and fans to keep coming back?

RB: That’s a great question. Elvis fans are the best, they will travel anywhere to see someone they enjoy and keeping it fresh is always a challenge. There isn’t any new songs coming out, so the most requested and most popular just have to be included in the show. It’s funny but Elvis fans just never get tired of the songs, maybe because they’re just great tunes.

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The area in and around Charleston, SC, has had a rough year, but good news has arrived in the form of being picked best small city in the US. More than 128,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers weighed in on their favorite cities in America for the magazine’s Readers’ Choice honors with so many entries that the staff decided to break the category into two: big cities and small cities, with populations of less than 150,000. Charleston, with just under 90,000 people, nabbed the No. 1 spot with its brightly colored Georgian abodes, charming cobblestone streets, and dining that melds English, French, and West African influences. The top five mini-metropolises are: Charleston, SC Santa Fe, NM Park City, Utah Aspen, Colo. Savannah, Ga.

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Airline boarding passes display a lot more information than just your flight and seat number, according to a security researcher who recommends shredding old ones. He says posting photos of boarding passes online is a bad idea. Security expert Brian Krebs warns that the barcodes printed on boarding passes can give hackers the key to finding out information about a flyer’s personal details, itinerary, and frequent-flyer accounts. Krebs recounts the story of a curious reader who saw a photo of a friend’s boarding pass on Facebook and was surprised by how much he found out by putting the barcode image into an online decoder. The information from the code was enough to access the passenger’s frequentflyer account, which would have allowed a hacker to do things like change seats or cancel flights, as well as learn enough to break into other accounts, writes Krebs, who notes that United Airlines seems to “treat its customers’ frequent flyer numbers as secret access codes.” 2 ShopInRI.com

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Airline Plans to Offer $69 Flights to Europe It’s hard to find a one-way ticket domestically for $69, but if the CEO of Norwegian Air has his way, a ticket for that much may soon be available between Europe and the US, NBC News reports. Bjorn Kjos’ master plan is to connect flights from smaller coastal US airports New York’s Westchester County Airport and Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport have both been mentioned, that offer lower fees than busier airports to European destinations such as Bergen, Norway, and Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s all part of the budget airline’s blueprint to wrest trans-Atlantic market share away from larger airlines such as Lufthansa. Norwegian has 100 Boeing 737 MAX

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Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian Call Off Divorce Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom called off their divorce but not just because Lamar is undergoing a scary health crisis. Sources claim Khloe decided to take Lamar back because he hit rock bottom when he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel, and when she came to his side, he told her, “I am done with drugs.” Sources told TMZ that Khloe held off on moving forward with divorce plans until just this summer, when she finally gave up on the idea that she’d be able to convince Lamar to go to rehab. According to the gossip site’s sources, Lamar also told Khloe (whose last name is still legally Odom) that he loved her and thanked her for coming to be with him. A source close to Khloe stated that “This is a very delicate and difficult time for both Lamar and Khloe, and the most sensible thing to do at such a time is not make any big moves and put everything on hold.”

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Donald Trump to Host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7th Yes, this is really happening: Donald Trump is hosting Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7, reports NBC, which notes that the gig falls almost exactly one year before the presidential election on Nov. 8, 2016. Trump last hosted the show in April 2004; this time around, the musical guest will be Sia.

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Chris Rock will host this year’s Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced. It’s actually a return gig for the 50-year-old comedian and actor, who hosted 11 years ago. The Los Angeles Times recounts that he received “wildly divisive reviews” on that first go-round. One of the more memorable moments came after Rock made jokes about Jude Law’s ubiquitous Hollywood presence, prompting Sean Penn to say on stage: “Forgive my lack of humor. Jude Law is one of our most talented actors.” This year’s show is Feb. 28, and producers hope Rock can reverse the 15% drop in ratings that took place this year with Neil Patrick Harris as host.

Brown University’s campus newspaper has apologized to Malia Obama after students posted on social media that she was partying during a college visit. A photo that circulated online allegedly shows the president’s daughter standing next to a table with cups at an Oct. 10 party. People who say they attended wrote on Twitter that Malia played beer pong. A story about the tweets said Brown students had “no chill” because they didn’t leave her alone during the visit. The Brown Daily Herald published an editorial Tuesday with the headline, “Sorry, Malia Obama.” It says it’s a shame Malia couldn’t enjoy herself at Brown without students posting pictures online and news outlets writing about it.

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One of Earth’s long-extinct and ancient predators has been found wholly intact for the first time in a cave in eastern Russia, the Siberian Times reports. According to the Academy of Sciences of Yakutia, two cave lion cubs were discovered this summer almost totally preserved by permafrost in the Sakha Republic of Siberia. “The find is sensational, no doubt,” says a source linked to the discovery. The Academy plans to present the lions along with other high-profile, Pleistoceneera finds (like the Kolyma woolly rhinoceros and a woolly mammoth nicknamed Yuka) to the media in November. Scientists involved promise the cubs have no scary infections, like anthrax, but little else is known including whether high-quality DNA was obtained from them.

Scientists to Get Inside 4 Pyramids Without Digging

How do you see what’s inside an Egyptian pyramid without taking it apart or even “drilling the slightest opening?” With infrared thermography, 3D scans with lasers and drones, and cosmic-ray detectors, scientists said Sunday at a press conference. Forbes translates the latter technology: Scientists will study “how the cosmic rays that continually zap our planet skitter through the stones.” The scanning, which will take scientists several yards deep into the structures will start at the Bent Pyramid at Dashour, chosen to be first “due to its distinguished and unique architectural design and because it is the first attempt at pyramid construction that has not been carefully studied,” Mamdouh Eldamaty, Egypt’s antiquities minister, said the roughly 4,600-year-old pyramidshould last until late 2016. The scanning will then continue at the Red Pyramid and the two grand Giza pyramids of Cheops and Chephren, the AP reports. Cheops, also known as Khufu, is the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, per the Scan Pyramids project site. Thought to be about 480 feet in height originally, History.com notes “it took modern man until the 19th century to build a taller structure” than Khufu. Scientists have used such cosmic-ray techniques before to scan nuclear reactors ruined at Japan’s Fukushima site and to peer inside ancient pyramids in Belize and Mexico. In fact, scientists “looked for the cosmic-ray signature” of chambers tucked away in the Pyramid of Chephren in the 1960s, says Forbes, “but scanning technologies have gone through a quantum leap since then.” The mission begins in November and should last until late 2016.

Hiker Finds 1.2K-Year-Old Viking Sword Closely related to today’s Afro-Asiatic lion, cave lions (Panthera spelaea) apparently roamed from Russia’s far east to the British Isles, as well as northwestern Canada and Alaska. They were big, with a shoulder height of nearly four feet, and stalked horses, reindeer, and maybe young mammoths, IFL Science reports. It’s unclear why they went extinct, but human hunting and climate change may have robbed them of prey. Only individual bones, parts of teeth, and carcass fragments have been found of cave lions until this year. Incredibly, Siberia’s other ancient finds (described well last year by the BBC) were so well-preserved by Mother Nature that the meat may be edible and could “even contain liquid blood,” says IFL Science. 4 ShopInRI.com

Goran Olsen was enjoying a leisurely hike recently in Norway when he stopped near the fishing village of Haukeli, about 150 miles west of Oslo. Under some rocks along a welltraversed path, he made a discovery that’s now the envy of every detectorist in Scandinavia: a 30-inch wrought-iron Viking sword, estimated to be about 1,200 years old. One would think a sword that old would be so decrepit it could never be wielded again, but a Hordaland County archaeologist says it just needs a little polish and a new grip to be good to go. “The sword was found in very good condition, so the sword would have been protected. No one’s sure what the blade’s backstory x is yet, but scientists are alreadythinking beyond winter and into the springtime

thaw. “When the snow has gone in spring, we will check the place where the sword was found,” Aksdal says. “If we find several objects, or a tomb, perhaps we can find the story behind the sword.” Ekerhovd says the weapon could have been from a burial site or belonged to someone passing through who may have died. But “it was a costly weapon, and the owner must have used it to show power,” Aksdal said. The Viking artifact has been sent for conservation at the University Museum of Bergen. (The inscription on this medieval sword has become a real headscratcher.)

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Want to get rich? Consider moving to Houston. Yes, the Texas city tops a new Bankrate.com study of the best US cities in which to accumulate wealth, according to US News & World Report. Bankrate looked at 18 of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country and even a Bankrate financial analyst was surprised at how they ranked. “I would have thought that San Francisco would have been higher on the list,” considering the tech boom, but instead it ranked as No. 13. Here are the top 8: Houston Washington, DC Cleveland Detroit New York City Dallas-Fort Worth Baltimore Miami As the analyst explains, certain cities likely ended up higher on the list because, even if their job markets aren’t great, they offer a lower cost of living and thus it’s easier for residents to save money

Google Worker Has Crazy Way of Avoiding Rent How to work for Google without spending a large portion of your salary on insanely pricey Bay Area rent? Easy: Just live in the parking lot of the tech company’s Mountain View, Calif., headquarters. That’s what Brandon S., 23, has been doing since he started working for Google in May, the Washington Post reports. Brandon got a taste of Bay Area rental prices during a summer 2014 internship with the company: He told Business Insider he spent roughly $65 a night on the cheapest corporate housing option, a four-person, 2-bedroom place. But he did little but sleep there, eating three (free) meals on Google’s campus, where he also worked out and showered. After debating the pros (proximity, money savings) and cons (“social suicide,” upfront costs), he bought a 16-foot 2006 box truck with 128 square feet of indoor space and 157,000 miles on the odometer. It cost $10,000; he pays $121 a month for insurance and has installed amenities like a bed, dresser, clothes rack, and bike rack. He says Google security hasn’t bothered him beyond cross-checking the truck’s registration file with the company database. Brandon has a running tally on his blog as to how much he has saved by not spending what he estimated would be $2,180 a month in rent.

Texas Teen Gets Back the Clock That Made Him Famous

The 14-year-old Muslim boy arrested after a homemade clock he took to his Dallas-area school was mistaken for a possible bomb has gotten the item back as he and his family prepare to move to the Middle East. Police say Reggie London, an attorney for Ahmed Mohamed, picked up the clock. Police say the teen’s family was told Sept. 18 that the clock was ready for retrieval, and Ahmed tweeted out: “GOT MY CLOCK BACK FINALLY!!” Ahmed took the clock to his high school to show a teacher Sept. 14, but another teacher thought it could be a bomb. Police ultimately chose not to charge Ahmed with having a hoax bomb. Ahmed’s family said they’d accepted a foundation’s offer to pay for his high school and college in Qatar and that the whole family would be moving there. Ahmed had visited Qatar during a whirlwind several weeks following the incident that even included a stop at the White House. An attorney for Ahmed, Thomas Bowers, said that he was “not sure” when the family would be leaving for the Middle East. The family told the Dallas Morning News that among their reasons for leaving were attacks they’ve faced since Mohamed became a celebrity.

Native Americans Get Their Land Back 150 Years Later 40-acre Kashia reservation nearby and fished on the coast with his father—when dad asked landowners for permission. “We’re coast Indians and we live off the ocean.” The Richardson family, who have owned the land since an ancestor became a timber baron there 150 years ago, reached out to the Kashia about a possible sale. Now Sonoma County and a coalition of groups have assembled enough money A native American tribe in Northern for the $6 million sale, which is $1 million California will no longer have to sneak less than the property’s assessed value, the through fences to conduct their sacred Press Democrat reports. When the deal is ceremonies. Thanks to a deal struck by finalized in November, the Kashia (who landowners, Sonoma County leaders, apparently number 78 people) plan to and a public land trust, 700 acres along strengthen area forests and oversee a new the coast will be returned to the Kashia museum in the land’s original house. The band of Pomo Indians in “a groundbreak- partly public land is also slated to have a ing land sale,” NBC Bay Area reports. trail that will help link Oregon to Mexico. The idyllic coastal area includes redwood What’s more, the deal will give Bill Richgroves, native archaeological sites, and ardson, who lives in the original house cliffs overhanging the Pacific Ocean. But once to this day a grave on a hill with an that’s all been cut off from the people who ocean view. “I want to see it be a working once lived there: “We’re from the coast,” ranch,” he says, “just a beautiful place for says Walter Antone, who grew up on a everyone especially for the Kashia.” ShopInRI.com 5

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B. Pinelli’s is the kind of place that seems harder to come by these days. A place that not only serves up classic Italian favorites, but also boasts an impressive selection of appetizers, seafood dishes, cocktails and wines. A place where everyone seems to know each other, kids are welcome and families can linger over a shared meal, while friends and neighbors often run into each and end up sharing a bottle of wine and a few laughs. Located on North Broadway in East Providence, B. Pinelli’s looks more like a cozy Italian home than a restaurant, and the walls are adorned with photos of family and the old country. People come for the atmosphere and stay for the food, where specialties include Scallop Risotto, Chicken Gorgonzola and the Ciopino, which is served ceremoniously in a giant covered pot. General Manager Christopher Moore notes that this is

a particular favorite among regulars and always produces a happy gasp as the lid is lifted and the copious amounts of shrimp, cod, clams, mussels, scallops and calamari are revealed. B. Pinelli’s is a family friendly establishment and offer a variety of specials throughout the week including $4 bar bites from 4pm – 6pm every Tuesday – Friday, Ladies night on Tuesday, “Kids Eat Free” every Tuesday and Sunday, a 3-course Prime Rib Dinner is served for only $19.95 and select half-priced bottles of wine every Wednesday at dinner. The 3-floor facility houses a wine cellar downstairs where they hold monthly tasting events, a bar and restaurant area on the main floor, and one of the largest event rooms in the area upstairs, with space for up to 200 people. Owner Bill Pinelli has become a household name in Rhode Island, and has been catering some of the most prestigious events

in our area for years now. B. Pinelli’s provides a venue to compliment these offsite offerings. The space can be used for anniversaries, showers, weddings, family reunions, holiday parties and corporate functions and can be decorated to suit any event and style and take out trays or offsite catering is always available as well. Since first opening Pinelli’s Deli by Day and Café at Night in 1988, Bill Pinelli’s establishments have always been family oriented and he takes great pride in every dish served. Many customer favorites from past restaurants now appear on the B. Pinelli’s menu. and As they say B. Pinelli’s is the “place to B”. B. Pinelli’s Simply Italian is located at 736 North Broadway in East Providence. For more information, visit bpinellis.com or call 401-270-7111.

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Notes from the Cooker, Traveler, Master Gardener and Serious Sipper of Creative Cocktails When I'm jonesing for really good Chinese food, I have to make it myself. I live in the boonies of Tiverton, nowhere near my favorite Chinatown restaurants of Boston or New York City. This chicken satisfies my cravings.

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ASIAN-INSPIRED WHOLE ROASTED cHICKEN

I buy fresh local pastured chicken from Pat’s Pastured in South County. Ingredients 1 pastured whole chicken, about 5 lbs. Soy sauce Coconut oil 1 tablespoon Chinese Five Spice 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 teaspoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Sambal chili paste

Preparation Pre-heat oven to 325. Rub the chicken with the soy sauce, and then rub it with the coconut oil. In a bowl, combine the Chinese Five Spice, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub this all over the bird, placing some in the body cavity as well. In a separate bowl, combine the glaze ingredients: soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, peanut butter, orange juice, rice vinegar and Sambal. Cook the bird until it's about 10 minutes before it's done. Then brush the glaze on the bird and return it to the oven for 5 minutes. Do this twice. Let the bird rest before carving.

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Las Lasaallelle Bakery Bakery

Rhode Island may be small in size but it certainly is big on its food selection. There are always plenty of new places popping up to try. However it’s the longest standing establishments that people seem to remember. One such place happens to be La Salle Bakery in Providence. They incorporate old world style, with a new world flair pleasing generations from the past, present and most likely the future. Back in the 1930’s La Salle Bakery opened as a one unit building. At the time owner Jake DeMaria took a likening to the Manni’s who lived right behind the bakery. Michael Manni was the bright, artistic boy in the family. It was Michael’s grandmother who encouraged Jake to take Michael under his wing and give him a job to keep him occupied. Jake made him a “pan boy’ at the age of 15. Eventually he worked his way up 18 ShopInRI.com 18 ShopInRI.com

the ladder and persevered learning the trade. As the years went by, Michael was preparing to be an art teacher and was working at RIC as an adjunct trying to get a full time position, but unfortunately he wasn’t able to find one. However, shortly after Jake offered him to buy La Salle Bakery. At the time Michael had just gotten married to his wife Cheryl. He told her the news, she quit her job and they said yes! Manni always enjoyed working with his hands because of his artistic side, so he was able to capitalize on it when making his pastries and bread. Jake stayed on and helped Manni for about 10 years. He was very much a father figure to him. Eventually Manni expanded the bakery, then remodeled it, and the expanded it again until they had one whole building instead of one unit. Fast forward a bit and 12 years ago they opened a

second location on Admiral St in Providence garnering more patrons. Throughout Michael’s years of owning the bakery with Cheryl, they had two sons that they passed the business on to. One of them is Michael Jr., who took over in late 2013. Michael Jr. is very proud of his staff, noting that they wouldn’t be where they are if it weren’t for his employee’s. Some have even been with them for over 30 years. So let’s get down to La Salle’s bakery selections. Of course they have your typical cupcakes, cookies and brownies. However some of their more eclectic varieties include the Italian Sfogliatelle, which is a ricotta filled pastry, the triple chocolate ganache top, which is a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, drizzled in their own chocolate ganache, then there is their Euro Danish made with all fresh fruit. La Salle also features

food items on their menu as well. They have everything from Prosciutto Di Parma sandwiches, to Italian Panini’s, to calzones, right down to their homemade soups such as chicken escarole. And don’t forget the bakery pizza, which Michael Jr. explains is very much a RI thing. La Salle bakery likes to try and source as many local ingredients as they can, especially when they are in season. Popular items are always changing based on the time of year. November is a big pie month for them. They’ll be featuring their annual pumpkin, custard and caramel apple pies, along with their harvest bread which includes nuts and raisins. They will sell several hundred pies just for Thanksgiving alone. The bakers start at 9:00 the night before, keeping the ovens running for 18-20 hours. Each baker takes a shift until all the orders are filled. Now that Michael Jr. has taken over the business, he stays inspired by trying to make the best products out there. “I want people to say La Salle Bakery has got good stuff.” Although the bakery

is well known for its pastries and food, it is equally as known for its outstanding customer service. “I believe it’s our culture that keeps people coming back. People know each other’s names. It’s your 5 minutes to be the number one person in the world when you come in here.” Keep in mind that La Salle bakery offers a large range of cakes whether its pastry cakes, decorated cakes for occasions or tiered cakes, they have something for everyone. Plus they always feature a specialty layer cake each month to try and switch things

up a bit. Not to mention they also offer catering services for both large and small events. La Salle gears up early for the holidays starting this month with such authentic treats like Stollen bread and Pannetone, which are both fermented breads that can last up to a month without refrigeration and along with their well known nougat based candy made with almonds called Torrone. For more information visit their website at www.lasallebakery.net or like their Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/LaSalle.

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By: Jane Vassar When you have a lot of friends, you’re going to have a jam-packed kickoff party, and that’s exactly what Joe Cordero and Anthony Arena had when they celebrated recently with friends at their newly opened Genesis Grille & Lounge in North Providence. The location, at 1759 Mineral Spring Avenue, may be familiar to locals as the spot where Manhattan’s used to be. A lot has changed since those days, and the building has undergone a complete renovation, and with new owners, new staff, and new menu, it’s ready to become a staple on the social scene. The night I was there, DJ Big Sean was spinning tunes, the drinks were flowing, there was an attractive crowd of friendly folks-basically, a room full of happy people. Which is just how Joe and Anthony like it. “We think of our customers as friends,’’ Joe says. He hugs and handshakes his way through the crowd and you get the feeling that he sincerely enjoys his role as the front-of-house person, the one who makes sure everyone feels welcome. But it’s not just a friendly welcome that’s a focus at Genesis. The elements that go into creating ambience-food, drink, décor, and especially staff-are also on Joe and Anthony’s list. It’s never 20 ShopInRI.com

easy to get these elements balanced, but Joe and Anthony have given it a lot of thought. The key, says Joe, is consistency. And that’s where Anthony comes in. Anthony, as the back-of-house person, or the one who manages the staff and kitchen, has trained the staff at Genesis to follow through on the warm welcome with friendly and professional service. The bar offers higher-end liquor, wine, and beer, and the menu has some interesting twists, including gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and hand-formed, eightounce fresh Angus beef burgers. The décor at Genesis is casually elegant; the bar in stone and wood, the lighting subtle and flattering, the seats comfortable. Several flat screen TVs are tuned into sports programming-NFL broadcasts are a feature here, with food and drinks specials during game times. There’s free live entertainment on the bill weekly, including Voice of RI singer Sarah Barbosa on Wednesdays. So the ambience is set, and just to make sure it stays that way, Joe and Anthony are in the house. “We’re hands-on, we’re here every day,” Joe says. After all, what are friends for?

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Ricotta & Chive Tortellini By Chef Adam Baffoni Preparation To make the pasta dough, combine the flowers in a large bowl and mix with a fork. Push the flour up against the sides of the bowl, creating a well. Add the egg yolks, olive oil and water and beat with a fork, slowly incorporating the flour. Once the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a clean countertop and knead for 5-10 minutes, adding flour if the dough is too sticky, and water if it is too dry. Once the dough is smooth and has been thoroughly kneaded, wrap it in plastic wrap for thirty minutes.

Ingredients 6oz (170 grams) all purpose flour 2oz (56 grams) semolina flour 9 egg yolks 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp water 1lb ricotta cheese Âź cup minced chives 2lb assorted mushrooms, cut into bite sized pieces 1 qt chicken stock Salt and pepper, as needed Apple cider vinegar, as needed Oil, for cooking

To make the filling, fold the chives into the ricotta and season to taste with salt and pepper. Once the dough is finished resting, cut off a piece and roll it to 1/16 inch thick with a rolling pin or pasta rolling machine. Cut the dough into 1½ inch squares. Using a piping bag or spoon, place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Fold each square in half to create triangle and pinch the edges to seal the filling inside. Bring together the two bottom corners to create a circle and pinch the corners together to seal. Dust the tortellini with semolina flour and freeze them on a sheet pan. Once they are frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and keep frozen for up to 1 month. Heat a small amount of oil in a wide pan. When it is hot, add the mushrooms and saute for 5-10 minutes, until they are browned on all sides. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes to infuse some of the mushroom flavor. Season the broth to taste with salt, pepper and vinegar. Bring the broth back to a simmer before serving. To serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and boil the frozen tortelini for 3-4 minutes, until almost completely cooked. Transfer the tortellini to the boiling broth and cook for 1 more minute. Splint the tortellini, mushrooms and broth between four bowls, garnish with chives and serve. ShopInRI.com 25

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Restaurant and and Lounge Lounge Kartabar Restaurant By: Patrick Patrick Burke Burke By:

Over a decade on Providence’s bustling Thayer Street, Kartabar Restaurant and Lounge is continually gaining recognition for its Mediterranean inspired dishes at good prices as well as its extensive and colorful selection of cocktails. “Fourteen years in the business, we’ve been very fortunate to build up a lot of local cliental,” owner Philippe Maatouk said. “We love our customers we consider every customer as VIP; our goal is to provide good service, good food and a good atmosphere.” Maatouk has been part of the Thayer Street community for some time. Immigrating from Lebanon in 1989 and not speaking English, Maatouk began working at the small Lebanese shop, Hot Pockets. Maatouk soon jumped at an opportunity to become owner of Hot Pockets. Maatouk had been simultaneously running a Mediterranean with a Lebanese influence restaurant at 284 Thayer Street called Basha, in 1996. When Hot Pockets closed, Maatouk re-conceptualized and renovated Basha, renaming it Kartabar after his birthplace in the mountain village of Qartaba, or Kartaba, Lebanon. In Syriac, Kartaba means “good, curing and balanced weather,” and allusions to a calm mountainous village are fitting for Maatouk’s welcoming lounge atop the steep Eastside hills. Maatouk added the ‘r’ and opened Kartabar in May of 2001. Kartabar has a cosmopolitan mix devised from Maatouk’s travels – Manhattan bar style with modern décor, outside and veranda-style inside seating looking onto the passing activity of Thayer.

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“This is my baby on any given day I will be serving tables, busing tables, I’ll go to the kitchen if needed, or hosting tables; I’ll do it all. It’s my pleasure to serve the customers,” Maatouk said. Kartabar is renowned for their exotic Mediterranean flair dishes; food drawn and adapted from Mediterranean Sea culinary traditions and mixed American flare at fair prices. They have frequent daily specials and feature varied lunch, dinner and late-night menus.

Eat, Drink, Dance and Lounge; Cosmopolitan Vibes on Providence’s Eastside Kartabar offers numerous list of martinis, some with mini pyrotechnic exhibitions. Flavored everywhere from cucumber to s’mores, Kartabar satisfies every customers taste. There’s also specialized mojitos and caipirinhas with Kartabar’s house Cachaca, frozen mixed drinks, wines, high-end liqueurs, exotic and liquored coffees as well as desserts. To keep the buzz going, Kartabar features karaoke on Thursdays and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. “Dine, dance and enjoy – you have it all.” says Maatouk. On Monday nights Kartabar offers a “Service Industry Night” for customers to earn 20% off their bill by showing the paystub. Wednesday nights from 9PM to 12 are “Ladies Night” with a special menu. Students receive 10% off of lunch with any college ID. “We have Philippe’s Room for private parties, we have a lot of functions over there; you can have your own bar and your own bartender,” Maatouk added. Philippe’s Room is available with reservations only - it seats 30-35 with room for 50-60 standing. In addition to having their own bartender, patrons can customize their menu for functions. Kartabar also offers Dashed and Foodler deliveries. Kartabar is located at 284 Thayer Street; it opens every day for lunch at 11:30 and closes at 1 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, staying open until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, offering valet parking on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Corks and Rec October for me is sort of a last-ditch effort to squeeze in every activity I neglected to do during the summer which, if I’m being truly honest, just means drinking more rad white wines. There’s something about the cooler weather that sets off an almost Pavlovian response to wanting more red wine and, as we approach the time of year where even a small jaunt out of the house requires countless layers of clothing and everyone’s best friend becomes their trusty shovel, I want to go back to the wine that was my warmer weather jam. It’s a wine that will drink perfectly on these cooler days but will remind you of a time when all you yearned for was a cool breeze and a satisfying dinner consisted of a trip to Mr. Lemon. More importantly it’s a wine that helps me live in denial of the upcoming weather change. I present to you the October wine choice: Oyster River Morphos Pét Nat. Now I know when you started reading this article you probably didn’t think the end result would be reading about a sparkling wine from Maine, but trust me, the folks over at Oyster River are the real deal. The Morphos is a Pétillant Naturel, or Pét-Nat, which is basically Champagne’s cooler, more down to earth cousin you secretly smoke cigarettes with at family events. Pét-Nat’s bubbles are caused by bottling wine that hasn’t finished fermenting, the active yeasts gobble up the unfermented sugars causing the bubbles. Voilà! Pét-Nat! Consisting of a 50/50 blend of Cayuga and Seyval Blanc (sourced from the Finger Lakes in New York), The Morphos is a wine I relied heavily on this summer as a recommendation to people and often described it as “adult limonada.” Fresh and citrusy, bubbly and refreshing, this wine really hits the mark when looking for an easy drinker. Totally unfined and unfiltered, the cloudy hued wine is a stunning example of the low-tech approach to making wine. Tart apple and lemony citrus notes on the palate are balanced by the soft bubbly effervescence, making this a real crowd-pleasing thirst quencher. While it’s great to occasionally treat ourselves to rare, nerdy bottles of grower champagne, Morphos’ price point and low alcohol sippability lends itself to be an everyday drinker with an easy to swallow price point, coming in under $15. There are a lot of food pairing suggestions I could give for the Morphos but ultimately the best pairing for this wine is friendship. Open a bottle on your next taco night or pop the top and order a pizza for some Netflix and chill time.

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Classic Bread Turkey Stuffing INGREDIENTS: 12 cups bread, cubes 1 cup unsalted butter 3⁄4 cup minced onion 1 1⁄2 cups chopped celery, stalks and leaves 1 cup chopped mushroom (optional) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon ground sage no-salt-added chicken broth (optional) DIRECTIONS: In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat melt the butter, then sauté the onion and celery (and mushroom, if using) until the onion is soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in the salt, pepper, and sage and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Place the bread cubes into a large, deep bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the butter/celery mixture over the cubes and toss well, then repeat steps until all of the butter mixture is used. Toss the cubes thoroughly to coat. (Regarding the optional chicken broth: for dry stuffing, add little or no liquid; for moist stuffing mix in lightly with fork just enough chicken broth to moisten dry crumbs.) Let cool and use as stuffing for the turkey. We’ve made this stuffing in the crockpot, as well, adding the chicken broth for moistness.

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Dash of lemon juice 1 tbsp cornstarch ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ginger ½ tsp nutmeg Pie crust (single 10” shell)

Sift sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Set aside. Beat eggs slightly in large bowl with high speed mixer. Add milk, maple syrup, pumpkin, Supreme Ricotta, melted butter, lemon juice and sifted ingredients to beaten eggs. Beat this mixture at medium speed until well blended and smooth (about 5 mins). Pour mixture into uncooked 10” pie crust. Bake in 450 oven for 15 mins. Reduce temperature to 350 and continue to bake for 50 minutes. Serves 10. ShopInRI.com 35

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Brussels sprouts aren’t exactly a popular vegetable among the fall variety of crops. However, most people haven’t really tried brussels sprouts in more than one or two ways, by either steaming or roasting them. There are so many things you can do to make these mini buds burst with flavor. Try shredding them like I did and add some cheese and cream to make things delightfully rich and filling. Plus these little guys are high in Vitamin C, Zea-Xanthin (which helps prevent retinal damage), Vitamin K, and Vitamin B-6. They also help with weight loss because they are low in calories and cholesterol but high in fiber. Even though cheese and cream aren’t very healthy, you still will be retaining the benefits from the vegetable regardless of the way it is prepared.

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BLACK FRIDAY By Chelsea Hutchings

We all know Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season but do any of us know why or how this came to be? As it turns out, there is a lot of history behind the modern day shopping phenomenon. Generally falling between November 23rd and 29th, the Friday after Thanksgiving has become one of busiest shopping days of the holiday season. It was after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in 1924, this annual occurrence began. The term “Black Friday” originated in Philadelphia in the early 1960’s and was illustrative of the hectic and disorderly pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur the day after Thanksgiving. The term was used more broadly across the country in the mid-seventies. Even currently, Black Friday continues to cause major traffic and occasional violence but also inspires many fun-filled family and friend shopping traditions. In fact, many non-retail employers and schools give this day as a “holiday” in lieu of another day in the year. It’s also a great day for our nation’s economy.

marks the point at which retailers begin to profit and return to “the black.” Black Friday’s impact on the economy is rather impressive, both historically and today. Although the internet has certainly impacted retail sales, it is still generally regarded as the busiest shopping day of the year. In 2014, over fifty billion dollars was spent during the four day Black Friday weekend. While this weekend has always been most profitable for retailers, declines have certainly happened during tough economic times, for example after 2008. Still, there has been improvement in recent years as our economy continues to bounce back. Since the early 2000’s, many retailers open very early and most recently in the overnight hours offering promotional sales and the “best deals possible.” In 2011, some major retailers began opening at midnight and in 2012, a handful of stores began opening as early as five o’clock on Thanksgiving evening! Black Friday has historically been a very long day with hoards of people, many anxiously waiting in lines for “door buster” deals.

Later, an alternate meaning of “Black Friday” was described. Historically, when accounting records were kept by hand, record keepers would move the “red” to the “black” to show profit, illustrating the practice of recording losses in red and profits in black.

As such, most retailers begin advertising and marketing plenty of time in advance allowing consumers time to find out about sales and plan purchases. Some retailers do adopt a different approach, waiting until the last minute to release ads, hoping to keep consumers on the edge of their seats.

Historically, and to some extent currently, retailers experience a lull in profit from January to November. Black Friday

The internet and Cyber Monday (the internet’s version of Black Friday) has caused more and more consumers

to shop online and avoid waiting in the pestering lines and sometimes bitter cold temperatures. Still, Black Friday maintains its critical place both individually and in the aspect of family and friend tradition and certainly, in its financial role in our economy. Black Friday 2015 is sure to be another history maker. Consumer Reports predicts some of the hottest deals will be on UHD and 60-65 inch 1080p TV’s. Retailers are also expected to do more price matching and as it only makes sense, become more social media proficient. It’s a good idea to follow your favorite merchants on social media and sign up for alerts well in advance of the day itself. Additionally, since online shopping is expected to account for the majority of dollars spent, the gap between online and retail prices is projected to narrow to keep a competitive edge. Further, educated consumers have forced retailers for more price transparency which is another area expected to benefit shoppers.

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Ways to Wear Plaid

by Amanda Hemond

For so many years, plaid has been a huge trend for fall and winter. Plaid has been known to have a preppier following, but it’s definitely expanding with options for all sorts of styles. With plaid shirts everywhere you look in stores, there are other ways to wear the popular print. I personally love a good plaid shirt, and own a few, but I also love accessorizing with plaid. Here are some of my favorite ways to incorporate it into my wardrobe: A shirt: Ok, so this one is obvious. A good plaid shirt can make a great outfit. I prefer a slightly over-sized one, and I like to pair mine with skinny jeans and booties – pretty basic, but always a good look. You can also jazz it up a bit by wearing it with leather leggings, pumps, and some jewelry to dress it up. A blanket scarf: There’s not a trendier accessory right now than a plaid blanket scarf, but embrace this one, folks! Both practical and adorable, a big plaid scarf is a great way to complete a fall or winter outfit. You can wear this with almost anything from casual sweaters to a blousy tunic. A coat: This is one item I’ve yet to add to my coat collection, but it’s on my list! Every year I admire the plaid coats. There’s something neutral about a plaid print, and I love the classic, preppy aspect of it. Topping off your outfit with a chic plaid coat will keep you looking polished and current. Shoes: It’s no secret I am obsessed with shoes, and the more fun they are the better. A pair of plaid pumps is a great addition to outfits ranging from a weekend look – distressed skinny jeans and a chunky knit – to business attire – a grey tweed pencil skirt and cardigan. If you’re not into heels, try a plaid slip-on loafter instead for the same effect. Small accessories: If the idea of half of your outfit being plaid is not your thing, try opting for smaller accessories to include the trend into your wardrobe. A clutch, headband, or even a phone case are small, subtle ways to add plaid to your look. Plaid isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so get creative with how you wear it. You can even try mixing your plaids – but make sure they’re two contrasting patterns. A gingham shirt with a buffalo plaid scarf would be perfect. Don’t be afraid to get creative if you’re worried about your outfit not being exciting enough. A classic plaid look will always be in style. 48 ShopInRI.com

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Happy,Yet Healthy Holidays! ENJOY not INDULGE

Here we are, that time of year when people automatically think because it’s THE season, it’s also the season to gain weight. Not true! You can enjoy the holidays, with all the food and drink that comes along with it, but that’s the key word, ENJOY not INDULGE, We need to retrain your brain not to think “well the 1st of the year I will start my New Year’s Resolution and go on a diet and start exercising”. This becomes the justification for over eating and drinking. I do not believe in, or use the word diet. My eating and exercise routine is a lifestyle and that’s what I want you to call any change you make, lifestyle! I am Italian so I don’t need to tell you what at holiday is like at an Italian house in Rhode Island. I’m sure you are all familiar with what the table looks like for a minimum of nine hours. Sure the temptation is there, and sure we all eat more than we would on a normal day, but here are some hints to keep the holidays and your waistline in “check’: Eat slow. Enjoy the taste of whatever you are eating. Eating slower will allow your stomach to tell your brain you are getting full. When we eat fast we do not give these two organs time to communicate. The result ends with us feeling bloated and beyond full! Also, there is no need to eat everything

on the table. Make choices of what you most enjoy. I always ask myself “do I really want to waste my calories on that”. I do not count calories, but I ask myself that question so it helps me decide what I really want to eat.

brain to say “Stop, slow down, I know what this all tastes like and it’s not going anywhere, as a matter of fact I will probably have left overs for a few days and get to enjoy it all over again. I do not need to over eat right now!!!!

Another hint is to remind yourself you probably know what everything taste like. You don’t need to over eat any one thing just because it’s in front of you. Keep telling yourself “ok that was good but I know what it tastes like I don’t need more”.

I guarantee you, you will walk away from that holiday dinner feeling satisfied yet good! Then I encourage you to get up the next day and get right back to your routine and drink lots of water!

We all love food and yes food is a big part of life but we need to control what we eat and not have food control us. ENJOY not INDULGE. This also includes Beverages. The one beverage I do ask my clients to stay away from in Soda. If you are a soda drinker, just by eliminating soda you will notice a huge change! YES, this includes Diet Soda. You can absolutely enjoy your wine or even egg nog but it’s about moderation. ENJOY not INDULGE. Desserts, this does not have to be a negative word. Christmas Cookies, trays of Christmas Cookies, Have a cookie or two for enjoyment and to satisfy the sweet tooth, Not the whole tray! ENJOY not indulge! We all know, even while we are in the process of over eating, we all know how awful we are going to feel afterwards. If you could just train your

I wish everyone the happiest, healthiest, Holidays ever! “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender” - Vince Lombardi The harder you work at being healthy and/or changing your lifestyle, I promise you the harder it is to surrender and go back to the person you once were. You will like the new you so much more! “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do.” - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe This holds true to being healthy and feeling good about yourself. We often wish we were healthier or more thin etc. Stop wishing and do something about it! Remeber YOU are in control YOU!

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After the busy, sun and surf filled summer months, the fall is the perfect time to restore, rejuvenate and relax and there’s no better place to do it than Blue Sky Spaworks. Conveniently located at 80 Lambert Lind Highway, Suite 12 in Warwick RI, Blue Sky is an Aveda Lifestyle Spa offering a myriad of spa, beauty and hair treatments.

Open for nearly 20 years with a plethora of repeat customers, Blue Sky has become a Rhode Island tradition for many clients. Locally owned and staffed, the services provided at Blue Sky are sure to help alleviate sun and chlorine damages sustained over the summer. Still, the most important piece is to create an

atmosphere of complete relaxation and rejuvenation for guests. Blue Sky is a socially and environmentally conscious spa, meaning they’ve made a commitment to using only Aveda pure plant and flower based products (except for nail and pedicure services because they aren’t available). Taking a holistic approach, the highly trained staff of professionals will provide pampering and replenishment through the treatment of your choice. Blue Sky also offers a very welcoming environment for men. Rachel remarked that close to thirty percent of clients are men and that in the recent years, she’s seen an increase in male patronage.

Walking into Blue Sky, one’s senses are immediately awakened. The aromas of the plant and flower based beauty products are remarkable, the sounds of the streaming water fountains provide immediate relaxation and the comfortable relaxation areas provide instant contentment. You’ve entered a cell-phone free zone where time stands still and the only objective is complete beautification and relaxation. Walk in, turn off, and slow down. In speaking to Rachel Hoffman, Operations Manager, she explained that the approach at Blue Sky is holistic, meaning “high touch versus high-tech.” There is extensive

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Aveda and in-house training for all of the staff (many of whom have been with Blue Sky for several years). Rachel described the team as passionate, professional and loyal, “they love to take care of their guests, and our biggest strength is definitely the team.” The team has fantastic technical ability but most significantly, the talent to connect with guests through services.

Services offered include facials, massage, body treatments, organic hair removal (using a soy based wax which is gentle, more usable and just as effective for sensitive skin), nail and pedicure treatments as well as a full service hair salon. Blue Sky truly provides one stop shopping for all of your spa, relaxation and beauty needs. Day spa packages are available and very popular. The spa offers suggested samplers but you can customize your own package too. Some of Blue Sky’s most popular services include the spa pedicure (think moisturizing mask, hot booties, and long massage) creating a relaxing experience from beginning to end. Rachel added “It’s not only about the result but the experience.” As the holiday season comes upon us, the stress fix massage is also very popular (available in 60 or 90 minutes) featuring lavender and sage, and focusing on deep relaxation and pressure points. Give yourself or someone else the gift of relaxation. Blue Sky gift cards are available at the spa and online (you can even send it via email). Blue Sky also has a spa store complete with the full line of Aveda products and makeup; take them home with you to recreate that spa like atmosphere at home. Nail polishes and products are also

available for purchase.

Another bonus, Blue Sky also gives back. The spa has partnered with the Elizabeth Buffum Chace House in Warwick among other local non-profits throughout the year. On a larger scale, the spa partners with Aveda every April for Earth Month and raises funds in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Be sure to visit Blue Sky this fall and holiday season to rejuvenate, refresh and renew! Visit their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/blueskysalonandspa and websitewww.blueskyspaworks.com for more information.

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In Alabama it is completely fine and legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street as long as you have a lantern attached to the front of your car.

Teddy Roosevelt was the youngest president of the U.S at 24.

Flamingo owners beware: in the state of Alaska and the City of Juneau you aren’t allowed to bring your pet into a barber shop.

In the United States, over 1 million gallons of cosmetics, drinks and lotions are sold that contain aloe in them per year.

Arkansas seems to be a bit sensitive about their name because it’s strictly prohibited to pronounce ‘Arkansas’ incorrectly when in the state.

Approximately, one out of every three families has a pet dog.

In Indianapolis, No horse shall be driven or ridden on any street in the city at a speed in excess of ten (10) miles per hour.

Franklin Pierce was the first United States president to have a Christmas tree in the white house.

In Topeka, Kansas servers are forbidden to serve wine in teacups.

More than half the time spent in the United States Courts involves Automobiles.

In Baltimore, Maryland it is illegal to take a lion to the movies.

The 17th president of America, Andrew Johnson did not know how to read or write until he was 17 years old.

In Nebraska it is not legal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a nice kettle of soup is also brewing.

The most visited amusement park is the Magic Kingdom In Disney World.

In North Carolina it is illegal to hold more than two sessions of bingo per week, and those sessions may not exceed 5 hours each session.

Every year in America, an average of 625 people are struck by lightning.

In Oklahoma it is illegal to have a sleeping donkey in your bath tub after 7pm. In Alabama state code allows only 5 minutes for one to vote.

Gerald Ford was the only man who held the presidency and vice-presidency but was not elected to either post. Eight Olympic games have taken place in the USA.

In Illinois it is illegal for anyone to give cats, dogs, or other domesticated animals a lighted cigar.

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1. The largest county in the U.S. (Los Angeles) holds the same amount of people as the 1,171 smallest counties. WHATS UP WITH THAT? 2. Heath Ledger’s Academy Award for portraying the Joker marked the first win in any of the major Oscar categories for a superhero-based movie. WHATS UP WITH THAT? 3. 2 out of 3 Civil War deaths were caused by disease rather than battle. WHATS UP WITH THAT? 4. The 9 largest U.S. states hold 51.03% of the country’s population, while the 42 smallest states hold 48.97% of the population. WHATS UP WITH THAT? 5. Before the 1920s, surfboards were at least 100 pounds and up to 16 feet long. WHATS UP WITH THAT? 6. The more fearful a dog is found to be around strangers, the more likely the dog is going to have a reduced lifespan, a study shows. WHATS UP WITH THAT? 7. Annually, crocodiles kill about 1,000 people, dogs kill around 40,000 people, and freshwater snails kill around 110,000 people. WHATS UP WITH THAT? 8. A giant snowpile in Buffalo, New York that was made during the winter of 2014 still hasn’t melted. WHATS UP WITH THAT?

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Back to the Routine by Stacie Venagro

2014 World Miss Fitness America and Miss Fitness Universe

November is the time to give Thanks. This month I challenge you to be positive and be thankful for everything you have instead of the things you don’t have. You have your health, family, friends, a house and much more. Let’s play off that this month to push us to be better than we were the day before. Small steps go a long way. So if you are a soda drinker and drink 2 a days, push yourself to have one a day the first week then try every other day then maybe once a week until you no longer crave/want it. Same goes for smoking or unhealthy meals. If you loved fried foods and you know it’s not good for you, challenge yourself to not have it as much as you already do. Make sure you take it one day at a time.

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Master Furniture Maker You probably have heard that we spend one third of our lives sleeping. So, if we live to an average of 75 years old, we’ve really only seen 50 years of it. For 25 of those 75 years, we’ve been staring at the inside if your eyelids. Yup, that’s right. A bit lazy, don’t you think? Meanwhile, Steve Sabella has been making one of a kind piece’s of artwork for little over 25 years. That’s right. Every night, while you’re fast asleep, Steve is up, working on his passion and bringing his dreams to life… Well, maybe not overnight, but you get the idea. In my interpretation, Steven Sabella is firstly, an artist — with the title of exceptional cabinetmaker coming in at a close second. Over the years, Sabella has put together a collection of handcrafted wooden pieces of functional art for use and appreciation in homes and museums alike. With a focus on reuse and reclaimed wood, Sabella gives new life to old material, creating personal pieces that will last for generations to come. But, it took some time for

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Steve to find himself where he is today. Sabella began his woodwork with an apprenticeship with a popular Nantucket furniture maker, taking inspiration from his stepfather, a former carpenter and cabinetmaker. Practicing there for over 11 years, Steve learned and developed many of the skills he’s mastered today. After his study, he worked as a foreman for a popular cabinetmaker in Massachusetts for over 10 years before finally parting ways and beginning work on his own. “There’s no recognition when working with someone else.” Sabella admitted, as his inner artist fought its way to the forefront of our conversation. It was this idea that inevitably drove him to work on his own. And, with one look at the pieces Sabella has crafted, it becomes evident that a generic labeling of his work would not do. Each piece seems to stand alone – a brief yet full history rooted inside its design. From classically crafted, modern pieces utilizing materials from New England, to pieces that incorporate reclaimed woods and materials, Steve can turn whatever is within reach into beautiful pieces of handcrafted artwork. indigenous Sabella offers commissioned work for

anyone looking for pieces to last a lifetime coupled with stories that last even longer. Rivaling a price similar to that of popular outlets, Steve can offer truly one of a kind pieces to match whatever theme, story, or look that would go great with your home. Instead of investing in a nightstand that at least one of your four friends will also have beside their bed, why not ask Steve to craft one out of a wood of your choice, with that retro look you loved when you were a kid? Maybe he could even use the piece of doorframe that marked your height from year to year, or that burnt piece of shelve you accidently sent fire to when your parents were out. A bit too specific? Well, how about a pure oak dining table for the holidays – one that could never carry a price tag. “Figuring out what works – how can I take a vision that I have, reuse existing materials, and work it into a piece of furniture – that’s the challenge I enjoy.” Steve has contact information as well as highlights from many of his prior projects online at sabellastudio. com. Pleas browse his work online and view some pieces in person at his display in the Westerly Art Gallery!

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Focus points for Staying Heated! With mid-Autumn in Rhode Island, an annual dilemma rises to the surface – when to turn the heat on? In recent years, November 1st seems to be the day that Rhode Islanders feel guilty of if they “turn the heat on” before this seemingly unofficial start date of heating season. Since November 1st has passed, we can all breathe easier now as when we experience cooler temps our conscience can be free as we turn up the thermostat a few notches. Heading in to the time of year where our heating systems get the most exercise, there are certain things that we can do to maximize our heat staying in our homes and keeping our heating bills as reasonable as possible:

Check windows & doors for drafts Minor drafts Perhaps a little bit of caulking around the exterior door or window frames may go a long way… Check storm windows and doors to see if a minor adjustment may be necessary to tighten up a leaky air space.

Major drafts Do you have proper storm windows and doors? If not, this may be something worth looking into installing or upgrading. Is it time for new doors or windows? If so, there are absolutely a wide variety of options in the market place.

Floors This is often the least focused on area of heat loss as heat rises and in general only a VERY small percentage of heat is lost through flooring – however, in certain circumstances, unsealed floors can let in a heck of a lot of cold air which can make one’s heating system work harder. Check to make sure your floors are sealed or carpeted correctly – this is most often a challenge in older homes! Perhaps insulation can be added below the flooring? For drafty floors, this possibility should be checked out. Please feel free to reach out to me at tom@LopcoContracting.com or at the office at 401-270-2664 with further questions regarding any of the above. Many Rhode Islanders are almost afraid to envision what winter will be like this year after last year’s ice cave that engulfed our State for weeks on end. Now is the time to make sure that whether cold temps hit hard again or if we just have an “average” winter, we are set up to be as toasty as our personal preferences may dictate on the inside!

About Tom Lopatosky

Tom Lopatosky has run his own carpentry and painting business in Providence since 1995; LOPCO Contracting – the “Personable, Particular Professionals” – specializes in carpentry and exterior & interior painting. In 2013, he was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and a “40 Under 40” award winner by Providence Business News. He is a member of both the PDCA and RIBA (Rhode Island Builders Association).

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Nestled in the heart of Chepachet, surrounded by quaint antique shops, a new retail store has become the talk of the town. New England Mills Antiquing Paint offers a complete line of artisanal chalk style paints and accessories designed for restoring/renewing furniture and home decor. Owner, Bill Killen, a 1993 graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, and creator of the New England Mills Antiquing line of paints and accessories describes the line as “a complete antiquing system designed for ease of use with outstanding results. We designed the product line to accommodate beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike”

antiquing system which includes various finishing waxes, liquid metal gilding colors, a crackle medium, transfer mediums, and a high gloss varnish. Every product in the New England Mills Antiquing line of finishes is non-toxic and

demonstrations and how-to presentations. “I like to think that we are more than just a store. We are here to educate and inform our customers so that they can make the most of our products and create truly inspired pieces.”, Killen says.

Perhaps the most attractive feature of the restorative paint is that there is no sanding, priming or preparation needed, according to Killen. “The paint is designed for layering, distressing and waxing to create a beautiful old world look.” The palette consists of 25 meticulously researched historic colors which, according to Killen, take influence from the European courts to the Colonial era Americas.

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“We’re very excited to bring this product line to market and feel that our location in Chepachet is a perfect fit. Our presence seems complimentary to all its charm and antiquity.”

More than just cans of beautiful rich colors, the New England Mills Antiquing Paint is a complete

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SLASH w/Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators @ Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel By Christopher F. Allin Lovers of 80s style rock are getting used to either traipsing around outdoor sheds in the sticks or heading directly into cities for venues like Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, a downtown music fixture now in its third incarnation at the Strand Theatre on Washington street. Originally a movie theatre opened exactly one hundred years ago this past June 15th (back when films were only shown in actual theatres), and briefly an adult films venue in the 70s, the Strand has been a rock/rap concert spot for over two decades now, hosting a wide variety of performers – and a providing a Providence tour stop for many musicians left behind when arena rock fell out of favor in the early 90s. Following that tradition, former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, backed by singer Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, put on an arena sized show in this packed old theatre. Like any real star, Slash knows his audience wants a touchstone and he’s happy to oblige. Dressed head to toe in black, wearing his familiar top hat offset by mirrored sunglasses, and expertly manhandling a Gibson Les Paul tobacco sunburst - it’s 1992 all over again. With Kennedy ably fronting the group, Slash fulfills the same role here on the Lupo’s stage as he did in Guns N’ Roses. Kennedy often even sounded just like the lower range of Axle Rose during the part of the show I caught. During the second song, Night Train, you could close your eyes and imagine if things were different, Slash would be doing exactly what he’s doing here but at Gillette Stadium with a Guns N’ Roses concert tour generating a whole different level of payday. But not generating a whole different level of excitement. Touring in support of his third solo album (and third to enter the Top Ten charts) World On Fire, the music he’s playing here isn’t just warmed over nostalgia. An

exceptional guitarist, with an understated stage presence even with the guitar hero posing, Slash (nee Saul Hudson) has assembled a great band more than up to generating excitement on their own. Lupo’s, able to fit inside somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,000 fans, was packed without Rose or any Guns N’ Roses T-Shirts in sight. A huge black banner covered the entire back line of the stage proclaimed “SLASH, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators”. Two amp racks flanked the stage wings, the one at stage left had figurines aliens and mystic creatures lining the top of it. Tonight Lupo’s was a hot, sweaty environment fit for younger people, but filled for this show with mostly middle aged guys and a surprising number of females; at least a third of the audience were women. But while forty year olds dominated, not all present were around for Guns N’ Roses’ heyday. All throughout the crowd people hoisted cell phones to photograph or tape the show continuously with no problems from security. And all ages were welcome – if you were drinking, you got a wristband to show the bartenders you’d had your ID checked at the door. Everything seemed to run smoothly; Rick Lupo has been doing this longer than many of the people present tonight have been born. Myles Kennedy often jumped up on something at the front edge of the stage giving him an extra foot or so to scan the crowd and connect with them as individuals. And the audience responded to him just fine. Kennedy, wearing a black sleeveless t-shirt with a giant white skull on the front, is a very energetic and engaging front man, showing why he’s earned a fan following independent of teaming up with Slash. He’s not one of those journeymen musicians shuffling in

and out of ‘star’ situations and, while delivering the goods, never building their own momentum. This guy is his own thing, making the pairing with an all star guitarist all the more impactful - good songs played very well and with contagious energy. Flashy crunch rock at its best. Slash traded off lead breaks with touring guitarist Frank Sidoris, also dressed in black, but wearing a leather jacket – brave fashion considering the venue was steaming hot and he was racing around under heavy spotlights. The Conspirators, backed by former Union drummer Brent Fitz, grooves together very well, and everybody takes it on themselves to entertain the audience - not letting the smoke and colored lights do the work for them. Sidoris and Bassist Todd Kerns often whipped their long hair back and forth to the music and used high energy movements to entertain – if you were momentarily tired of watching Slash or Kennedy, your eyes could catch and stay on these two without being bored. The crowd was loud and rowdy right back, responding well to Kennedy, who was very endearing and genuine when noticing a birthday banner out in the crowd, “I see a birthday sign out there,” he said, “Wishing you the best today.” Just very decent and unforced. Kennedy is confident but doesn’t get caught up in fake cocky preening so prevalent in rock performers. During the final jam to end their third song, he went to the edge of the side of the stage to slap hands with the fans. While I did not see the entire show, the part I did see countered all the Rock Is Dead talk – while the rock n’ roll business model for recording is dead, the music and energy is still around if you want to look for it. And a packed crowd found it this night at Lupo’s. ShopInRI.com 83

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Robert Black performing in front of a sell-out crowd at Foxwoods Resort & Casino.

New England’s Premier Elvis Presley Tribute Artist was born in Providence, R.I. and is currently performing throughout New England, New York and is available nationwide. He’s one of the most sought after ETA’s in the business, and has been delighting audiences everywhere he’s been singing. ShopInRI caught up with him recently for an interview. ShopInRI: So New England’s Premier Elvis Presley Tribute Artist, how did you start, and how much are you enjoying it? RB: Well I’m enjoying it very much, I really do love what I do, and it’s an honor to keep the King of Rock & Roll’s legend and his music alive. I started out when a friend asked me if I could do a Dean Martin show as a Tribute Artist at Twin River Casino, and I enjoyed it so much that I just wanted to continue doing shows like that. ShopInRI: We see the term ETA listed a lot with performers who do Elvis shows what does that mean?

But Elvis is my primary. I perform Elvis 90% of the time. ShopInRI: Speaking of shows how many do you do each year? RB: Quite a few. In fact it’s amazing how busy we’ve become. We usually do close to 400 shows per year. We do get days off but some days are doubles so it really does add up. ShopInRI: That’s a lot of shows, where do you mostly perform? Is there a lot of traveling involved?

ShopInRI: So besides Elvis who else do you perform as?

RB: There is definitely traveling involved. We pretty much do these shows throughout New England and NY. There’s sometimes a four or five hour ride just to do an hour show. Then four or five hours back. But that’s just part of the business for many entertainers.

RB: Yes besides Elvis I also include Dean Martin and Johnny Cash in my shows.

ShopInRI: So tell me a little about your shows, are they all 60 minutes, or do they

RB: It an abbreviation for Elvis Tribute Artist

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vary upon venue? RB: They do vary. Many private or corporate events will be about an hour, but some do go as long as 90 minutes or even two hours. Sometimes I’ll even do one or two variety sets also before ending with an Elvis Show as the highlight. ShopInRI: How do you keep the shows exciting and get people and fans to keep coming back? RB: That’s a great question. Elvis fans are the best, they will travel anywhere to see someone they enjoy and keeping it fresh is always a challenge. There isn’t any new songs coming out, so the most requested and most popular just have to be included in the show. It’s funny but Elvis fans just never get tired of the songs, maybe because they’re just great tunes. ShopInRI: You were a local entertainer for a long time before becoming a tribute artist. Do you ever miss what you used to do?

RB: That’s true, I did a lot of bands and solo work, most notably the Robert Black Band for 30 years. I always enjoyed the styles of music we played, but it’s very hard to make a living in the music business as a full time band nowadays.

ShopInRI: What about the clothing you wear, especially those recognizable jumpsuits, where do you get them and are they really authentic?

RB: We’ve been using track for our shows the last few years, but as anyone knows you always have to keep improving what you do. There is a plan in place to have a live band backing me for show venues.

RB: Oh yeah the clothing (chuckles) actually I purchase my jumpsuits from ProElvisJumpsuits in British Columbia, Canada. They are hand made and are exact replicas of the originals. Each suit has a time table and concert that Elvis did and some are quite remarkable. Elvis changed not only music, but fashion in the 50’s and 60’s. He’s remembered by the white jumpsuit more than any other clothing.

ShopInRI: That sounds like a lot of work to put together. Is that challenge worth it considering your so busy already?

ShopInRI: Who were your idols in the music business growing up and what style of music did you enjoy most?

ShopInRI: So does that mean that your show will not have live musicians backing you up in the future?

RB: What it will do is give venues an option for live bands or tracks. Most of the time it will come down to their budget. It’ll be a lot more electric for the people at the show. Every Elvis fan knows his shows were full of energy. I’m looking very forward to starting it up. I have been very fortunate to have some great names in the business being put together for the project. My good friend Neal Vitullo will be playing guitar and also be my music director for the band. He’s just a perfect fit and an awesome talent.

RB: I take care of the music and media for the most part. I’ve got a sound and light man (my friend Tim Yuetner) who works a lot of shows for me, and of course my girlfriend Linda Marie Garceau who has been working full time for me the last two years. She takes care of wardrobe, make-up, and marketing which is an awful lot of work and she does a great job at it.

RB: Oh boy does it ever, but it’s part of being a full time Tribute Artist. Lot’s of people want to take pictures and of course the standard comments like; Elvis is in the building or thank ya very much is there constantly. But I do love it and the best part is meeting new people all the time.

RB: Well I would probably want them to know that I’m as big a fan of Elvis as they are. Yes it’s what I do for a living, but I love the music and the legend as much as they do. That makes what I do so enjoyable and I always love telling little stories and facts about Elvis to help people learn more about him.

RB: There’s over 250,000 of us throughout the world; (pretty amazing). Some part time and some full time, but few make a real living at it. I believe there’s three types of entertainer in our line of work. There’s look a likes who get hired for meet and greets etc., impersonators who try to copy everything exactly and tribute artists who do a little of all three. I’ve always marketed and considered myself a Tribute Artist.

ShopInRI: Is this truly a one man show, or do you have help to keep everything running smoothly?

ShopInRI: Do you enjoy walking around and looking like it’s the 70’s? It must bring a lot of looks and comments for sure.

ShopInRI: What’s the biggest message you try to give to your fans?

ShopInRI: So everyone knows there’s an awful lot of Elvis Impersonators or Tribute Artists around the world is there enough work to go around with all that competition and which do you prefer being called an Impersonator or Tribute Artist?

RB: Just hard work I guess, doing so many shows and growing a fan base. It’s amazing, a huge percentage of our fan base is new and from so many states. I really didn’t know most of the new friends I have met over the last three years and who follow us now they’re really like an extended family. Everyone knows each other and is happy to be together at the shows. There’s also a lot of success that comes from marketing the correct way through social media etc. It’s remarkable what can be accomplished today that couldn’t be done years ago.

ShopInRI: What’s coming up for people who want to see you perform?

RB: I always enjoyed all styles of music growing up and was very lucky to have lived and played in many decades of music. My idol was and still is John Fogerty. I loved Creedence Clearwater Revival, and his unique voice. In fact I just had the chance to see him perform a few months ago and at 70 years old he’s still rocking. Being a musician, having played drums, guitar, bass, and keyboards I always loved a challenge learning many styles of music. ShopInRI: Anyone who follows what your doing knows what a success you’ve become in only a few years of doing it, what’s your secret?

RB: Well there are always shows for the public to see posted on our Robert Black Entertainment fan page on Facebook and our website at robertblackentertainment.com. You can also contact him at 1-844-ELVISLIVE. There’s also shows at Twin River Casino, Plainridge Park Casino and Newport Grand Casino that are great venues. ShopInRI: Sounds like things are going in the right direction for you. Any future plans worth noting? RB: We’re going to keep working hard and keep putting smiles on peoples faces as long as we can. With the live band behind us we hope to take what we’re doing to the next level.

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An Alternative to the Inauthentic Since 2011, Cheryle Cunha’s onewoman business, Bona-Fido®, has provided dog-owners food and treat options made from locally gathered, natural and recognizable ingredients. Bona fide is a Latinate expression, synonymous with being genuine and sincere – fine associati ons for this grassroots entrepreneur. “I had a dog, Lucy, that got sick,” said Cunha, preparing chicken in her canine-cuisine laboratory. “The vet said it could have been chemicallyinduced, and the only chemicals I knew of at the time were in her food. So, I started making her own food to try and get her healthy. The idea to make this chemical-free recipe available to pet owners was the beginning of Bona-Fido. “Marketing is a big deal,” Cunha added. “People are really concerned with their own health. They’re looking at the ingredients, what they eat, and it’s starting to go down the chain to their pets, and they are starting to look at the ingredients in pet food. But the marketing these companies 98 ShopInRI.com

do is just genius, it’s incredible. If you look at the ingredients and then look at their bags, there’s a healthy dog running through some field, but they’re putting in so many synthetics.”

is grown on site, including string beans, blueberries, zucchini, yellow squash, and pumpkins, but Cunha’s had to reach out to local farms and grocers.

Bona-Fido offers canines a line of jerky treats made with chicken, beef or pork, peanut butter/banana treats, chicken/vegetable kibble and grainfree frozen chicken/vegetable mix. The kibble is made from chicken, eggs, chicken organ meat, eight vegetables, two fruits, kelp, flaxseed meal and apple cider vinegar. Equine people rest assured, Cunha offers horse treats made from carrot, apple and oatmeal.

“I stay as local as possible. I use no pesticides. What I grow is totally chemical free; they’re heirloom plants, I save seeds and plant them the following year,” Cunha said. “But the business has grown so much I can’t grow the stuff myself.”

“It started out as a horse treat, but a lot of Labrador customers started buying them because Labs will eat anything,” Cunha said. These doggie delicacies have no wheat, dairy, soy or corn. They’re dehydrated and naturally preserved with a shelf life of about six months. Cunha sends samples for laboratory testing, and percentages of crude protein, fat and fiber are listed. Much

“I was born on the other side of the woods, and I grew up next door, and then I moved here. I can’t seem to leave the neighborhood,” Cunha joked. A current owner of two cats, two dogs and a Tennessee walking horse, Cunha’s spent much of her life involved with animals. In High School, she planned to be a veterinarian, but was denied admission from Cornell University – the vanguard institution of Veterinary education in the U.S. “They said, forget it, you’re a girl,”

Cunha said. “That was the sixties; you’d never hear that today.” Undeterred, Cunha went on to receive a degree in zoology from URI and worked as a veterinary technician at an animal hospital for 15 years. She also volunteered at Roger Williams Zoo and was a wildlife rehabilitator for the state. When she first envisaged BonaFido, Cunha was teaching chemistry – a job she says “came in handy for doing dog food.” “I was doing the research, the background work on the business,” Cunha said. “Trying to get all the testing done and all the recipes.” For now, Bona-Fido is run out of Cunha’s basement at 1220 Chopmist Hill Road, North Scituate – currently without a proper sign, the driveway’s located just before the Danielson Pike/Rt. 6 intersections when traveling north. Cunha intends to expand into a commercial space in the future and increase her wholesale distribution. Bona-Fido products are available at locally-owned retailers

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Former NFL Offensive Lineman Restores His Hair With Leonard Hair Transplate Associates

Ross Tucker’s successful football career spanned seven years playing for 5 NFL teams including: the Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, and Cleveland Browns. Drafted by the Redskins out of Princeton University, this 6-foot 4-inch, 300 pound offensive lineman did not suffer from a lack of self-confidence or self-esteem.

After suffering a playing injury, Ross retired from the NFL and embarked on the next phase of his career as a television sports commentator and motivational speaker. It was then that Ross became aware that he was suffering from hair loss. “You see yourself in the mirror every day and you really don’t notice when your hair starts to thin,” said Tucker. “But, when I started looking at videos of me on TV, all the different angles really showed my hair loss and it hit me - I needed to do something about it.” While his hair loss did not affect Ross’ overall confidence, he felt that looking his best was important in his new career path. “In this industry, appearance matters and if I lose a job or opportunity because I’m not good enough – I understand that, but I’m not going to lose out because I didn’t look as good as possible.” Ross did not immediately seek out Dr. Leonard, instead, he employed the help of on-set makeup artists to try and mask his thinning hairline. “It became a time-intensive process to get ready before going on camera. And, even though the makeup artists did a great job, it never looked one-hundred percent natural.” Ross then went on a hunt to find the best doctor in the business and had a conversation with fellow sportscaster, Tom Curran of Comcast SportsNet New England, who is a Leonard Hair Transplant Associates patient. “I spoke to Tom who connected me with Dr. Leonard. I was able to talk to some of his patients including Wes Welker and Chris Gronkowski. They had tremendous success with their hair transplant surgery, so I knew I would be in good hands.” Ross had an ARTAS Robotic System hair transplant on June 28, 2015 in Dr. Leonard’s Newton, Massachusetts office.

He said the procedure was not painful at all and that he was back to working out and resuming all of his normal activities within days of the procedure. “We are thrilled that Ross chose us to restore his thinning hair.” said Dr. Leonard. “We always strive to provide the best solutions and options for our patients.” ARTAS® offered Ross a state of the art technique with extreme precision, unprecedented levels of safety, efficacy and comfort during the procedure and without linear donor area scarring. Ross’ biggest hope from the ARTAS Robotic procedure is that his time in the make-up chair is minimized and that his wife will like his new look. “I can’t wait to see how much better I’ll look on camera, knowing that my hairline doesn’t have to be enhanced with makeup,” said Tucker. “My wife is super supportive of all of my decisions and she always wants me to look and feel my best.” Hair loss impacts 50 million men in the United Uni States. If you or someone you know is faced with hair loss issues like Ross, contact Dr. Leonard to schedule a free, confidential consultation. There are so many options out there and the results can really change your life!