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Owner of Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, Anthony Palmisano, knows Federal Hill in Providence well. His family has been a part of that neighborhood for more than a century after emigrating from Sicily and Naples, Italy. His family grew up close to the area, and when he opened his restaurant on 441 Atwells Ave. in Providence three years ago, it was a homecoming for him and his family.

“I left in 1989 to work in Las Vegas and Florida at various Italian festivals,” said Palmisano, who is a third-generation feast festival promoter and a well-known local philanthropist. Our family loves the area and has been a part of this community for years. When this space (for the22 restaurant) was available, it was like coming home again,” he continued.

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with visiting the local butcher shop for the freshest meat, then walking to the garden to select the vegetables, and maybe to the local store to pick up a bottle of wine. Palmisano said that 52 the restaurant strives to maintain this tradition because “farm to table” offers the best quality and flavors for their customers.

“I hope that when customers visit Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, they enjoy a little piece of Italy with every made-to-order dish,” he said. The restaurant is open4Monday, TravelTuesday Tips and Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The bar remains open5one hour after closing. Front Page They also cater events and have daily specials and promotions. 6these World Newsevents, please call 401For more details about upcoming 273-5900. More details may be found by visiting their website at www.AnthonysonFederalHill.com.

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Jon Stewart Is Returning to TV - AppleTV+ Jon Stewart is returning to TV, more than five years after bowing out as host of The Daily Show and with a new home at Apple TV+. Stewart will host an hour-long, current affairs series that will explore topics of national interest as well as his advocacy work. He has been a passionate supporter of military 9/11 first Most other geysers veterans seem to and be fueled by responders, last year pressing Congress shallower reserves; deeper equals warmtoer,approve legislation to help the latter so that could be a factor in Steamboat’s and their families. He and his wife, ability to propel water to heights ofTracey, more are animal rights proponents. Stewart will than 300 feet. Michael Poland with the be an executive producer as well as host earlier this year possible ofUSGS the new show, withsaid the it’s title yet tothat be increased snowfall in Yellowstone of late announced.

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Then there’s TVision Vibe, which is $10 a month and includes about 30 channels from AMC, Discovery, and Viacom—but no sports. And TVision Channels, which lets you sign up for individual channel streaming services, starting with just three: Starz, Showtime, and Epix.

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T-Mobile says the service will be available for T-Mobile wireless customers on Nov. 1, legacy Sprint customers Nov. 13, and non subscribers next year. A slew of new streaming services started to challenge traditional TV providers and dominant streaming services like Netflix over the past year, including Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and Comcast’s Peacock service. CBS recently rebranded its CBS All Access service as Paramount Plus, relaunching in 2021. Some, including Quibi, have already bitten the dust.

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per minute per year, and a heart’s peak capacity to pump blood drifts down between 5%–10% per decade. That’s why a healthy 25-year-old heart can pump 2½ quarts of blood a minute, while a 65-year-old heart can’t get above 1½ quarts. An 80-year-old heart can pump only about a quart, even if the heart is disease-free. This diminished aerobic capacity can result in fatigue and breathlessness, with modest daily activities.

weakness and disability. At the same time, muscles and ligaments get stiff and tight. Although men have a lower risk of osteoporosis than women, they do lose bone calcium as they age, increasing the risk of fractures. The nervous system also changes over time. Reflexes are slower, coordination suffers, and memory lapses often crop up at different times, which can cause embarrassment.

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Carolyn Tadamala Joins Spinnaker Asset Management She comes to the financial services company with a world of experience. By Mark Berger

In helping to build a solid foundation for their continued growth, the Warwick-based Spinnaker Asset Management has announced the hiring of Carolyn Tadamala as their newest Financial Advisor. In this capacity, Tadamala will assist clients with their retirement and allocate resources in hopes of generating additional income to help them attain their long-term goals. Spinnaker President Ronald Kent, Jr., said it was her knowledge of business both locally and abroad that set her apart. “Carolyn comes to our firm from the vantage point of working in the financial services industry and being an International small business owner,” said Kent. “She will be instrumental in understanding clients’ needs and issues from their standpoint. We look forward to having her join our firm.” Spinnaker Asset Management hired Lisa Picillo in a similar position about one year ago. Along with Kent, there are three Financial Advisors on staff. Tadamala has a world of experience…literally. After graduating from Loyola University, she moved back to her native India and founded her own bakery, Eclaire Bakery, where she also served as head chef. Before that, she worked for several years as Superintendent and Residential Director for The Rock Foundation. There, she formed and created numerous revenue streams to help students have the resources necessary to increase student graduation rates. Upon returning to the United States, she worked at Santander Bank, N.A., as a Relationship Banker for over a year and as a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch, both located in Providence, before coming on board at Spinnaker Asset Management. “I’m looking forward to working with Ron and Lisa and am excited to help grow the firm,” Tadamala said. “My years of aiding people both locally and overseas has prepared me for this job.” Kent said the recent worldwide events mean more uncertainty and opportunities to make important decisions. 60 Shop In RI

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The 18th annual Elves for Elders campaign is changing the way it distributes holiday cheer to seniors throughout the state because of the continuing pandemic. Instead of the usual collection of “stars” that include gift requests, donations of cash or gift cards are being accepted to be used at the discretion of each facility. Event Founder and Coordinator Maxine Mae Hutchins said the reason for the change stems from the current state of world affairs and the social and health impacts they have on the senior communities. “This is a unique opportunity for myself and the people who have supported me and this event throughout the years to continue this program, said Hutchins, who works at Right at Home in Warwick. “We have to make adjustments to adhere to the social distancing rules and in particular with senior citizens who are now in a far greater risk for contracting the disease than other groups.” The Elves for Elders program began from a simple act of kindness.

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