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ingredients. There is a full bar with local craft beers, and a carefully selected wine list. They are open on Sundays for brunch, for which they were just awarded “Best Sunday Brunch” in the state. Eleven Forty Nine in Seekonk is open for private events, and will be opening for a Sunday breakfast buffet in the fall of 2016.
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My mother fettuccine, rigatoni to pinci and gnocchi – are all made in the vate event spaces that create a smart radish only and bought bean spouts Dining patrons will have an to discover what else may be lurking held in the room w Trattoria Romana explained. “If you eat escargot in France, that is how it is all the sugar and the salt. Everything else we used to produce on Lunch is dining offeredmenu, Tuesday-Saturday kitchen. In addition to the Osteria Toscana and stylish setting for both social and whether Trattoria Romana Express Lincoln used at the beginning of the transplant procedure; but and Arlene •Rogaine F D’Agost -Eleven FortyCacciatore Nine’s shrimp with fried green tomatoes over France. You eat chicken in Rome it tastes this farm – we had chicken, duck, pig, a nice garden; we had opportunity to discover thehairaround the building. offers a Sunday breakfast/brunch/lunch, from 11:30am-4:00pm.and a Tuscan Feast. corporate Trattoria Romana South Eleven Forty Nine is also known for outings. Come experience ShopInRI 37 one way; in Naples, it tastes another way, and in Bologna, everything.” give proportions intended for customers to take some historic tavern is inhabited ghosts this is metropolitan uncommon, available. Osteria Toscana •Propecia o their creative desserts andThey refreshing this restau-yetby it tastes another way. That’s the aromatic beauty of Italian cuisine;butter -Calamari with garlic-soy home for the nextDinner day. afull-service short time May 2, 2016 these stores where“Thismade Pizzeria Romana Johnston dinnerfrom will br is offered Tuesday-Thursday Just the ago, annual, “Is the Tavern were The cost of this small night of fun, food and using unique and seasonal we all have our home creation. This menu is my home This from-the-farm menu and his mother’scocktails, bountiful cooking rant set induring a hip, suburban location! •Capillus27 he prepared, and if he had a favorite dish he liked to eat. For preparation, Nick said he loves to create Beef Wellington. The words he used when describing this dish were accomplishment, challenging and classic. The Beef Wellington appears as a special from time to time throughout the year. For taste, Nick loves the Spanish dish, Paella, classic calamari, and any of their local seafood.
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Board Members It was a cold winterMota morning. On January 15th, 2009, US rogated and proven wrong. But Sully speaks up andontells Lumnah antic creation.” inspired a passion for food that has sustained and evolved. At Main Paranormal medications excitement – were not to made mentionbyboneMichael to be exact, Green Haunted Line Apothecary hand.time,” the marriage 16 The years old,captain, Luciano decided to go to the Culinary Institute Once the hair transplant is completed, there usually is a Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River. the head of the NTSB that their simulations were wrong. came to fruition and opened its You can imagine a medication made and soda fo “The menu is notMatrullo done by a computer,” Luciano said. of Italy to hone his techniques. After graduating in 1968, he Dr. Joseph feeling in thebegan donor area and would numbness where “It’s done from experience that I’ve went on on to Switzerland and Germany. His first restaurant inpilots aren’t trained for incidents like a tightness Women of Chesley Sullenberger, saved allgained of from thetraveling 155 souls board. Airplane water doors. The concept and dream by hand not be so inviting combination all over the world and picking the best food I can find and the U.S. was Luciano’s in Wrentham, Mass., which opened in grafts are placed. The night the taste transplant, there is Paul thetheCapillu bringing itsuccessful to myMatrullo restaurants.” water landing, the 1991. As the firstDr. ever movie Sully Tips landing, or dual engine failure. The simulation elimia whilethe ago. It began when owner toofthe buds. Pharmacists by late 180 2 Travel 35 Chrissy’s Hairpilots Tips 72 12 Things You Didn’t discomfort in the donor of up which therapies w Christina Procaccianti and area—regardless her had to come withmethod something pharmaceutic “Carbonara Carbonara,” Lucianoand said rhetorically. According Census Bureau 2015nated numbers, Johnston retells the story for isit’s viewers shows us whatto U.S. really human factor from the situation. Soon, Sully turned “But a chef who wants to make Carbonara the right way, – with 49.5 percent – is the second most Italian-American Know of Ken harvesting was used. We offer a prescription pain doublinginup husband began their M he doesn’t go to the computer, he goes to Amatrice – that’s community in the U.S., but whatever your ancestry, Luciano’s happened Photography that day. the tides. The pilots were given 17 tries to get the landing where the Carbonara comes from. That’s not too far from fare can stand the test of hungry palates and those who medication; however, many patients will use just Tylenol. just one alo courtship. Everything 3 Front Page 38-46 RI’s Top Doctors where I come from.” routinely clear plates. The 100-seat Osteria Toscana has right. When they were given the same delay as Sully and Soozie Sundlun / EG Photo With Tylenol, people will toss and turn the first night about this story is unique, been open since last October, a sit-down dining experience re-grow As hai uses a no Internet searches Carbonara recipes; event. with low music, full bar, signature cocktails and an extensive The movieheLuciano starts day afterforthe heroic Captain Skiles, both attempts failed. They crashed ontofun,theromantic, landand mayand not heart get a 73 greatWhat’s night’s sleep. IfWith they takeThat the their usemo in Up uses the database of his culinary past and fresh, highmenu of Italian entrees. The adjoined Pizzeria Romana gives Michael Belsito Sully (Tom Hanks) and First Officer Skiles (Aaron Eck- News ing strip and into a building. 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Known in the past as the premiere Honeymoon destination, this geological wonder is not only one of most popular tourist attractions in the state of New York, but also functions as one of the major power providers to the state itself. Comprised of three waterfalls — American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls — Niagara Falls water stems from the upper Great Lakes and the river is estimated to be 12,000 years old. The wonder of the falls has intrigued many and has prompted daredevils to “conquer” the falls in various contraptions from wooden barrels to rubber balls. Niagara Falls consists of two waterfalls on the Niagara River, which marks the border between New York and Ontario, Canada: the American Falls, located on the American side of the border, and the Canadian or Horseshoe Falls located on the Canadian side. To the right of the American Falls is a smaller waterfall that has been separated from the American Falls by natural forces, which is usually called Bridal Veil Falls. It is estimated that 12,000 years ago when the falls were formed, the edge of the falls was as much as seven miles further down river than it is today. Until the 1950s, when the flow of water began to be controlled, the brink of the falls moved backward an estimated three feet every year because of erosion. The river below Niagara Falls averages 170 feet deep. Daredevils who go over the falls usually hit the bottom of the river before popping back to the surface. Niagara Falls has been one of the most popular destinations for honeymooners in the world since promoters for the area helped institute “honeymooning” as a tradition in the mid-nineteenth century.
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Mixed Bean Minestrone By: Chef Adam Baffoni
Ingredients: - 1 white onion, diced - 2lb. mixed dried beans, soaked and drained - 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped - 1 large sprig rosemary - 1lb. kale, roughly chopped - 2 medium yellow squash, sliced - Olive oil, as needed - Salt and pepper, as needed
Minestrone, quite simply is a soup of beans and vegetables, but good minestrone soup is so much more. Good minestrone is warmth on the first cold day of the year. It is the essence of simple, hearty cold weather food. This is one of those essential recipes that everyone should have, especially considering how easy and cheap it is to make. A good minestrone can be made with one type of bean, or as many as you can get your hands on. Similarly, it can be made with any amount and variety of vegetables; and I rarely ever make two batches of minestrone the same. It is important to use dried beans instead of canned, because dried beans will yield a much more flavorful and rich broth. If you’re not sure what type of beans you’d like to use, check your local grocery store and chances are you’ll be able to find a pre mixed blend of dried beans that will be perfect for making soup. The day before making this recipe, put the beans in a large container and cover them by about two inches of cold water. Next, let them sit out overnight to soak. Directions In a large pot, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Remove the pot from the heat and add the beans, garlic and rosemary. Add enough water to cover the beans by about two inches. Return to the stove over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Allow the beans to simmer for 1-2 hours, until almost completely tender. Once the beans begin to become tender, add the squash, season with salt and pepper and continue to simmer until the beans are tender and the broth has thickened. Add the kale and cook for five minutes more, until the kale has wilted. Serve with a loaf of fresh Italian bread for dipping. ShopInRI 9
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CHEPACHET – Patrons who enjoy fine dining mixed with a dose of the paranormal have been asking for years if the popular local eatery the Tavern on Main is truly haunted. According to Owner/Chef David Lumnah, restaurant guests have reported seeing ghosts, orbs and other mysterious phenomena in the former stagecoach tavern that was built in 1800, and once served as a stop on the busy Worcester to Providence stagecoach route. “It’s got a lot of history,” says Lumnah, noting that the historic building has served as a tavern, dance hall, inn, and restaurant, at various times during the past two centuries. Dining patrons will have an opportunity to discover whether the historic tavern is inhabited by ghosts during the annual, “Is the Tavern on Main Haunted Paranormal
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Investigation and Dinner,” to be held on October 24-25, at 6:30 pm, in the restaurant. Noted writer Thomas D’Agostino, author of “Haunted in Rhode Island,” “Haunted New Hampshire,” and other eerie tales, will host the event. Guests will be treated to a full-course gourmet dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options are available), and an exhilarating presentation by the author who will discuss his findings, as well as the tavern’s fascinating history. For the bravest of souls, D’Agostino will also offer hands-on opportunities to discover what else may be lurking around the building. The cost of this night of fun, food and excitement – not to mention bone-
chilling thrills, is $45. Reservations must be made early and seating is limited for this wonderful way to start your Halloween celebration. “I have people that come back every year,” Lumnah shares. “Many people have stories and they all have a ball.” On Halloween night, October 31, the Tavern on Main will begin a new tradition by hosting a ghost dinner/ costume party, beginning at 6:30 pm. The event will include dinner, a paranormal investigation, giveaways, and a few ghostly surprises planned for the costumed guests. The cost of the dinner is $55 and will be held in the room where hosts Thomas and Arlene D’Agostino were married. “This dinner will be a really ghostly time,” Lumnah anticipates.
fried clams, seafood casserole, baked stuffed shrimp, broiled sea scallops, shrimp scampi or crab-stuffed haddock. On Thursdays, the specials include a dinner for two ($34), which features a choice of entrée, appetizer, soup, salad, dessert, and a half-carafe of the Tavern’s house wine. All guests enjoy the restaurant’s popular soup and bread bar, which features a homemade soup of the day, homemade focaccia bread, and freshbaked rolls with flavored butters. On Wednesdays and Sundays, guests can savor warm popovers, made from the recipe used at the former Cocke N’Kettle Restaurant in Uxbridge, Mass., where Lumnah honed his culinary skills. “I make all the soups and salad dressings,” Lumnah shares, noting that guests enjoy flavorful specialties, such as cream of spinach soup and butternut squash bisque.
In addition to hosting special events throughout the year, the Tavern on Main is popular with guests from all over Rhode Island, Central Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut, who enjoy fine dining at affordable prices, and a scenic ride in the country. On Wednesday nights, patrons can savor all-you-can-eat prime rib (market price) or Wacky Wednesday Surf and Turf combos ($22), which feature prime rib or a 9 oz. sirloin steak, together with
The talented chef says that customers frequently purchase a bottle of honey balsamic salad dressing to enjoy at home. “I’m always trying new things,” Lumnah continues, adding that the tavern’s staff, many of whom are longtime employees, strive to create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy a leisurely meal. Regular menu items include a variety of appetizers including poutine, a treat often served in Quebec, that features sidewinder
fries topped with roasted garlic cheddar cheese curds and brown gravy. Another favorite starter is the Mushrooms Augusta – two large mushrooms filled with a sherried Maine lobster meat filling and cracker crumbs. Lumnah shares that he purchases much of the produce and seafood used in the restaurant from local vendors, and fresh lobsters come directly from Maine. House specialties include steak n’ cake, featuring two homemade seafood cakes made with shrimp, crab and lobster, topped with two mini filets, and finished with a lemon hollandaise sauce. Another crowd pleaser is the Roast Garlic Steak Tips, a generous serving of grilled steak tips topped with garlic butter and roasted garlic cheddar cheese curds. In addition, the Tavern on Main offers a variety of pasta, beef, chicken and veal specialties, as well as sandwiches, burgers and wraps. Gluten free pasta is also available. The restaurant has a full liquor license and features locally-produced wines from Mulberry Vineyards in Chepatchet and Newport Storm Rhode Island Pumpkin Ale. Restaurant hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. The Tavern on Main is located at 1157 Putnam Pike, Chepatchet. For information, call (401) 710-9788; or visit their web site: www.tavernonmainri.com
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GARDEN TOMATO CONSOMME Notes from the Cooker, Traveler, Master Gardener and Serious Sipper of Creative Cocktails The definition of a consommé is: "a clear soup made with concentrated stock”. I might add "mindblowing" to that sentence, especially with this recipe. The key to success-and this is crucial-is to use absolutely garden-fresh, inseason ingredients. Ingredients:
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4 1/2 lbs. fresh garden tomatoes (my favorite is the heirloom: Brandywine) 1 large bunch of fresh basil, leaves and stems 1 two-inch piece of fresh horseradish, peeled 1 clove of garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (I use Alessi) 2 oz. vodka (I use Tito's) Sea salt and pepperk.
Remove the core of the tomatoes, but leave everything else, including seeds and skin. Put all the tomatoes, basil, horseradish, garlic, vinegar and vodka in a blender or food processor. You might need to do this in batches if your equipment can't handle it all. Process until you get a texture of slush. Line a mixing bowl with a double layer of cheesecloth and pour the tomato slush mixture into it. Gather up the corners of the cheesecloth carefully, and tie them securely so you can lift the bundle up by the knot. Hang the bundle from a hook over a clean bowl in the fridge so that it catches the liquid that drips out; and leave the whole thing in the fridge overnight. The liquid that drips out will be clear. (You can place an optional slice of beet in the bowl to add color, but I choose not to because I think it changes the flavor.) To serve, chill bowls (or in this case: the sipping glasses) in the fridge. When ready to serve, ladle out the consommé and garnish with a tiny basil leaf. A drop of excellent quality olive oil is optional. ShopInRI 15
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Sweet Potato Marble Cake
Autumn is now in our path and what better way to enjoy the season than baking something fall inspired? There are plenty of pumpkin recipes out there, so a great alternative is using sweet potatoes instead of pumpkin. Not only are sweet potatoes being grown locally now, but they are also high in beta carotene, vitamins E and C, and potassium. They are also known as one of the super foods, and if eaten with the skin still attached, they are an excellent source of fiber. And once you pair this delicious vegetable with chocolate, like anything else, it becomes even more irresistible. Plus, because the texture of a sw eet potatoes is thick and creamy, they makes just about anything super moist. Ingredients: (Yields 8 Potatoes)
4 oz. semisweet chocolate 1 tsp. chocolate extract (If preferred, vanilla can work instead of chocolate.) 3 cups flour 1 ½ cups sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground cloves ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. salt By Kelly Paterson 2 cups cooked/ mashed sweet potatoes 1 tbsp. maple syrup Directions: Butter and lightly flour a 10-inch tube pan. Place chocolate and chocolate extract in a small saucepan; stir until smooth and set aside. Sift together all dry ingredients and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, oil and maple syrup together, then add dry ingredients and mix well. Put one third of the mixture in another bowl and stir in the melted chocolate. Alternate the batters as you would with a marble cake. Cut through the two batters with a knife to make a slight swirl. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes, or until the tester comes out dry. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. 18 ShopInRI 18 ShopInRI
Corks and Rec
With another summer season wrapped up and the midst of fall ushering in the cooler weather, we’re finally getting back to the time where we all need something a little more substantial in our glasses to help combat the chill in the air. The shorter days and busier schedules as we approach the holiday season tend to make the need for a good glass of wine move from being in the want category to being a full blown necessity. Gregory Guillaume’s L’Excentrique is a great example of a wine that will help you transition from the thirst quenching whites and rosés of summer to the more structured reds more indicative of fall. Guillaume is a young vigneron with just a few vintages under his belt but his offerings express a raw talent far beyond his years. The L’Excentrique is a blend of Merlot and Grenache that beautifully showcases supple red fruit flavors like raspberry with a bit of ripe plum and finishes with a perfectly balanced touch of spice. Funky and cloudy in the glass with no added sulfites, fining or filtration, the L’Excentrique is a fresh, light and fruity red that will seamlessly ready you to ween off the summer styles we’ve all relied on for the last few months. Though it’s fairly light in tannins, the Guillaume’s L’Excentrique is full bodied enough to stand up to heartier dishes. So pop open a bottle with your favorite fall comfort foods like mushroom risotto, baked Brie with fig spread, beef or lamb stew.
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Pizzeria Romana
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With Osteria Toscana and Pizzeria Romana moving into Johnston’s Centre at Cherry Hill, lifelong chef and visionary restaurateur, Chef Luciano Canova, has expanded his family of eateries into an area that can appreciate fine Italian cuisine. “Everyone makes Italian food a little differently,” Luciano explained. “If you eat escargot in France, that is how it is all over France. You eat chicken Cacciatore in Rome it tastes one way; in Naples, it tastes another way, and in Bologna, it tastes another way. That’s the beauty of Italian cuisine; we all have our home creation. This menu is my home creation.” “The menu is not done by a computer,” Luciano said. “It’s done from experience that I’ve gained from traveling all over the world and picking the best food I can find and bringing it to my restaurants.” “Carbonara is Carbonara,” Luciano said rhetorically. “But a chef who wants to make Carbonara the right way, he doesn’t go to the computer, he goes to Amatrice – that’s where the Carbonara comes from. That’s not too far from where I come from.” Luciano uses no Internet searches for Carbonara recipes; he uses the database of his culinary past and fresh, high20 20 ShopInRI ShopInRI
quality ingredients. Born in 1949, outside Rome, on a true self-sustained family farm, Luciano learned to cook from relatives. “My father was a shepherd,” Luciano explained. “When I was 9, 10 years old, I used to help my dad with the cheeses. We lived on a farm; we had everything. My mother only bought the sugar and the salt. Everything else we used to produce on this farm – we had chicken, duck, pig, a nice garden; we had everything.” This from-the-farm menu and his mother’s bountiful cooking inspired a passion for food that has sustained and evolved. At 16 years old, Luciano decided to go to the Culinary Institute of Italy to hone his techniques. After graduating in 1968, he went on to Switzerland and Germany. His first restaurant in the U.S. was Luciano’s in Wrentham, Mass., which opened in 1991. According to U.S. Census Bureau 2015 numbers, Johnston – with 49.5 percent – is the second most Italian-American community in the U.S., but whatever your ancestry, Luciano’s fare can stand the test of hungry palates and those who routinely clear plates. The 100-seat Osteria Toscana has been open since last October, a sit-down dining experience with low music, full bar, signature cocktails and an extensive menu of Italian entrees. The adjoined Pizzeria Romana gives
a variety of unique pizza options. Luciano buys from local farms where he can, and uses the finest imports, like olive oil and cold cuts for sandwiches. “The oven is made under our specifications,” Luciano said. “It’s like a racecar; you have to make it the way you want it. It’s not a showpiece; it just makes a good pizza.” Among a long list, are Pizzeria Romana (white pizza with mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula, topped with a drizzle of balsamic nectar), or Pizza Bianca (sliced chicken, fresh broccoli florets & mozzarella cheese with a homemade cream sauce). Pizzeria Romana offers calzones, subs, hot plates liked baked stuffed shells and broccoli rabe and sausage, personalized pizzas, and croccantini, or crunchy pizza, which Luciano describes as a very thin pizza, soft on the top that crackles on the bottom. Get a soup, salad, Bulky roll sandwich combination for 6.95. There’s also a distinct section for thick crust, square Sicilian style pizza, crafted with focaccia bread. At the Osteria Toscana, one can dine on everything from antipasto, salads and soups to a robust list of entrees with fish, pasta, chicken, veal, pork and more. Pastas – from spaghetti, fettuccine, rigatoni to pinci and gnocchi – are all made in the kitchen. In addition to the dining menu, Osteria Toscana offers a Sunday breakfast/brunch/lunch, and a Tuscan Feast. They give proportions intended for customers to take some home for the next day.
The Johnston location is just one of Luciano’s many ventures in RI. Trattoria Romana opened at 3 Wake Robin Rd. in Lincoln in 2007; Pizzeria Romana and Trattoria Express have since joined. Trattoria Romana South, at 71 South County Commons Way in South Kingstown, was the second to open. Find Osteria Toscana offering elegant dining in a casual atmosphere and Pizzeria Romana at 1571 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, R.I., or call (401) 519-9100. Pizzeria Romana 401 354-4440. While the menu wasn’t built from a computer, you can browse the large menus at osteriatoscanari.com, Pizzeria Romana trattoria-pizza.com. Osteria Toscana is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30 to 9:00 and Sunday from: 10:00 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and closed on Mondays. Pizzeria Romana is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day and stays open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Lucianos Wrentham Ma. Colonel Blackington Inn Canova Bar & Grill Canova Pizzeria In Rhode Island: TR Ginger Oyster Bar Trattoria Romana Trattoria Romana Express Lincoln Trattoria Romana South Osteria Toscana Pizzeria Romana Johnston
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Owner, John Picerne, opened this classic restaurant in the summer of 2007. Eleven Forty Nine was set to have a metropolitan feel situated in the suburbs. For the past three years, Nick Dadona has been the executive chef and I sat down with him recently to find out what makes this upscale, yet casual restaurant one of the top restaurants in Rhode Island. Nick had many answers but he began with praising the staff. “Along with the quality of food, the employees treat each guest as if they’ve come to their home for dinner. It’s a craft. Each employee cares about the guests, and each plays a different role in ensuring that the guests feel special”. Nick didn’t brag about the preparation, presentation, or even the taste of the food, which he could have justifiably done; rather, he immediately spoke of the service and professionalism provided by the staff. As far as the delicious food, Nick went on to say that consistency and quality is key to creating an ultimate dining experience; and that is what Eleven Forty Nine strives to deliver to each guest. The menu is best described as contemporary American cuisine. As executive chef, the most important thing to Nick is that he uses all local vendors, from local bakeries for freshly baked bread, to local farms for the produce, and seafood from the northeast coast. By using local vendors, Eleven Forty Nine is not only supporting the local economy, they are ensuring you are putting only the freshest of ingredients into your body. Every dish from entree to dessert is homemade. The menu changes bi-annually to provide seasonal twists for both food and beverages. I asked Nick if he had a favorite dish he prepared, and if he had a favorite dish he liked to eat. For preparation, Nick said he loves to create Beef Wellington. The words he used when describing this dish were accomplishment, challenging and classic. The Beef Wellington appears as a special from time to time throughout the year. For taste, Nick loves the Spanish dish, Paella, classic calamari, and any of their local seafood. I have eaten there many times and can’t say I have a favorite dish because everything I’ve had has been my favorite. Here are a couple of menu classics: Appetizers: -Eleven Forty Nine’s shrimp with fried green tomatoes -Calamari with aromatic garlic-soy butter 26 ShopInRI
Entrees: -Braised Beef Short Ribs -Seafood Risotto -Veal Parmesan -Eleven Forty Nine Burger -Brick Oven Baked Penne Pasta Some new items coming for the fall/ winter of 2016 are: FILET AU POIVRE Leek + gruyere potato gratin, broccolini, brandy pan sauce, and a mushroom blend 14 oz APPLE BRINED PORK CHOP Creamy mostarda sauce, caramelized shallots, with roasted root vegetables FILO WRAPPED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS Edamame + slab bacon, sweet corn veloute, with charred pepper coulis BLACKENED CHICKEN + NOODLES Cast iron statler breast, miso-soy broth, hardboiled egg, pepper relish, scallions, radish and bean spouts Eleven Forty Nine is also known for their creative desserts and refreshing cocktails, using unique and seasonal
ingredients. There is a full bar with local craft beers, and a carefully selected wine list. They are open on Sundays for brunch, for which they were just awarded “Best Sunday Brunch” in the state. Eleven Forty Nine in Seekonk is open for private events, and will be opening for a Sunday breakfast buffet in the fall of 2016. Following are some facts you should know about Eleven Forty Nine: They offer a ladies only wine divas program once a month (excludes December), which is $ 59.95 per person, and includes four food courses and five glasses of wine, along with gratuity and tax. They also offer a prime rib dinner special on Tuesday evenings for $ 24.95 per person, and also have ½ off on bottles of wine on Tuesdays. The VIP program offers discounts on their popular brunch, and provides specialty promotions for rewards members. Lunch is offered Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30am-4:00pm. Dinner is offered Tuesday-Thursday
from 4:00pm-9:00pm, and Friday and Saturday until 10:00pm. Sunday brunch is available every Sunday from 10:00am-2:00 pm. Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant has received tremendous support and recognition from the local community. They have also been recognized as one of the area’s favorite restaurants through local awards. These diverse awards include Top Restaurants in RI, Best Brunch, Best Lunch, Best Place for Live Entertainment, Best New Restaurant, Best Neighborhood Bar, and Best Kids Meal. Eleven Forty Nine also offers dining room seating with comfortable booths and tables. The lounge areas offer seating at the bar, and surrounding the bar at high top lounge tables. This type of seating makes it the ideal meeting place for an after-work drink and/or dinner. Eleven Forty Nine is a perfect choice for intimate dinners to business meetings, celebrations of all kinds, or for a quick bite before or after a movie. They offer multiple, private event spaces that create a smart and stylish setting for both social and corporate outings. Come experience this full-service metropolitan restaurant set in a hip, suburban location!
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You may have seen Ashley at numerous events around the state looking glamorous and fresh, and always in a stand out ensemble. Yet, many don’t really know what she does. The humble Erling has been in an influential position for years, but always remained behind the scenes, and modest about the power position she holds. She is the executive producer of the morning lifestyle show, The Rhode Show on WPRI, Channel 12. She has been the producer, executive producer since its inception in 2009. I am honored to have her be showcased as my first Style Profile interview.
How would you describe your personal style? I would say that I am inspired by a classic influence with an edge. Skewing on the side of trendy, I always like to keep current with the seasonal looks that come off the runway. The fall months are when I thrive, and I love to express my edgy take on everyday style.
What are 3 things in your closet that you could not live without? My black leather motorcycle jacket from Zara; it’s my armor! My ripped Paige denim jeans; they make me feel slim! My black leather pleated mini skirt from Nordstrom; it adds the perfect femininity, while also being fierce. And my gold hoops! It’s the Jennifer Lopez in me!
What part of your body do you like to show off? My legs. I think I have good legs, and I like to wear skirts to show them off. I also like to show them off in skinny jeans! I am a very
modest person, but I am thankful to have nice legs; and I think if women love a part of their body they should show it off proudly! Where are your favorite places to shop? Zara is perfect for progressive on trend items. Nordstrom has great basics that I can wear over and over again; T.J. Maxx, for everything else. I love digging through the racks while drinking my Dunkin Donuts iced coffee on the weekends; it’s my guilty pleasure!
What are your splurge vs. steal items? Splurge on jeans! There is no price you can put on the perfect, fitting pair of jeans that make you feel good. Jeans are a tough fit sometimes; so when you find the pair that hugs all those right curves, buy them! Jeans also last forever. Let’s just say most of my favorite jeans outlast my relationships! Ha! Save money on trendy items. I am such a bargain shopper by nature, so for anything that is very trendy and for which I will tire of after a season, I will normally not break the bank.
Do you feel as though accessories can make an outfit? Absolutely! I grew up wearing a uniform, so accessories became important to me. Accessorizing was a way to express my individual style in a sea of plaid! Now, I always find myself seeking out the best accessories to make a basic outfit pop and stand out. Just like changing your lip color from day to night, accessories are very much the same to your ensembles!
How has your job as the executive producer of the Rhode Show influenced your style? Or has your style influenced the Rhode Show? I’m lucky that I have a job where I can really express my style. We don’t have a traditional “corporate” work environment so I can wear things like jeans and trendy tops. I like it because it gives me a chance to get feedback, especially on the occasions when I am on camera; those can be very humbling! Something that you think looks great in person can be not so flattering on camera.
What was your most embarrassing fashion moment? Oh gosh, I don’t think I could ever pick just one! I do like to take risks, so sometimes I will look back at pictures from events and be like, “what was I thinking”?? There are definitely times where I was trying too hard, but at least I was trying!
What fashion advice would you have given your younger self? Don’t be afraid to have your own style. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve really grown into my own personal style, and I love that! Some of the things I had worn as a teen and in my early 20s are things I could never imagine wearing now. But that’s the beauty of fashion; it’s always changing, or something “old” is “new” again. BTW- I am so excited that chokers are back!
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on Instagram at @aerling and make sure to catch The Rhode Show every day at 9am on channel 12 WPRI.
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When was the last time you looked at your skincare labels?
When asked why she started this new chapter in her life, she responded, “… I guess mostly what I try to get across is that I really love community and bringing local Providence people/ companies together, sourcing locally, etc. Also, that I’m committed to being totally natural and transparent about ingredients because so much out there is just chemically crap.”
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“I’m very excited to have teamed up with The Granny Squibb Company to create a Granny Squibb’s Mojito Lime Iced Tea Lip Balm!”, exclaimed Harik. “ It smells just like their tea because I actually steep real, organic black tea in Then why would you want to put the wax, and add spearmint and lime them on your body? essential oils. I would love to be part Girl In Bloom started in 2015 of more Rhode Island collaborations Savannah Harik, owner of Girl In making primarily sugar scrubs for -- there is such a sense of camaraderie Bloom, encourages you to “Ditch exfoliating and moisturizing dry skin, among businesses here. those long, nasty ingredient lists and but it wasn’t a big production. In the take care of yourself and the Earth spring of 2016, she started thinking In the future, Harik would like to add with clean, natural products.” more seriously about the business more 100% natural self care products to her line like deodorant, face wash, and putting more work into it. Harik had been making her own lotion, bug spray…Basically, anything natural skincare products Harik ensures you that all that people use on their bodies that are since she was a teenager the ingredients in her typically made with lots of chemicals. and wanted to share products come from the what she thought Earth and are safe and Girl In Bloom Products are currently were better, nourishing for your only available through the website, completely natural but Harik skin. Right now there girlinbloompvd.com, alternatives to are eight different welcomes wholesale orders and has store bought kinds of lip balms, and had interest from local vendors about “junk”. She says, an anti itch balm for selling them in their shops. Savannah Harik “ I think it’s very bites and stings. The lip important to be balm varieties include tea Another fun perk to using Girl In aware of what we tree, lavender, a lip plumper Bloom products, is that every order is use on our skin, as it with cinnamon and cayenne, and shipped with a package of organic, non ultimately effects our health one made with wax from local PVD GMO sunflower seeds for you to plan and well being.” and enjoy! bees. She also tries to be as environmentally Girl In Bloom has even teamed up Visit the website girlinbloompvd.com conscious as possible, using minimal with another local business for a new and be sure to LIKE Girl In Bloom on and recyclable packaging and product in her line. Granny Squibb’s Facebook for new product updates! sourcing locally when possible. I mean , REALY looked at them. Do you know what that stuff is? Can you even pronounce those ingredients?
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Physical Activity and Exercise Are They Different? Susan Gazerro Is there a difference between physical activity and exercise? Yes. The difference is this: Physical activity is any action that gets your body moving, such as gardening, walking the dog, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Exercise is a form of physical activity that is specifically planned, structured, and repetitive, such as weight training, cardio class, running, etc. Both provide benefits and keep you feeling good as you age. I recently watched a special on CBS about elderly men and women breaking world records for running (against those within their age group). I was so inspired because these men and women were well into their 80s and 90s. One women ran a marathon, 26.2 miles; she’s 91. Another gentleman highlighted in the CBS special didn’t start running until he was 55. He’s now in his 90s and he’s still running. I have always believed that our bodies are meant to move. I understand that as we age we may be slower, or we may have a physical limitation; but I also believe that there are people who use age as an excuse to be idle. I always said, “As long as God gives me the ability to move my arms and legs, I will be 50 ShopInRI
moving them.” Like anything else in life, it’s never too late to start. Physical activity and exercise are important to both the physical and mental health of everyone, including older adults. Staying physically active and exercising on a regular basis can produce long-term health benefits, and even improve health for some older people who may have
chronic diseases and disabilities. That’s why health experts say that older adults should aim to be as active as possible! Even moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of people who are frail, or who have conditions that accompany aging. If you start exercising or being physically active at a younger age, it helps you stay strong and fit enough
to keep doing the things you like to do as you get older; but again, it’s never too late to start. When you exercise or make physical activity a regular part of your life, it not only improves your health, it also helps you maintain your independence as you age. Independence is one of the things a lot of elderly people lose, which can lead to depression and illness. Having independence can make all the difference in one’s life. A lot of older people are of the mindset that they can’t exercise because it will be too difficult. They don’t feel strong enough. Others are reluctant to exercise because they fear they will get hurt and it will harm them in some way. Lack of movement, not age, is more harmful than being active. It’s the stagnant, inactive people that end up at the doctors, on medications, or in hospitals. Being active can only improve one’s health and mind. To me, the bigger risk is being inactive. You have more to lose by being inactive than you do by engaging in physical activity or exercise. Scientists have found that diseases can be delayed, or even prevented for those that are physically active and exercising regularly. In some cases, exercise is a big part of treatment for
many chronic conditions. For example, studies show that people with arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes benefit from regular exercise. It’s been proven time and time again that exercise helps more than medication for those with high blood pressure, balance problems, or difficulty walking. Moderate physical activity and exercise can help manage stress and improve one’s mood. Being active on a regular basis has also proven to help fight depression. Studies also suggest that exercise can improve or maintain some aspects of cognitive function, such as your ability to shift quickly between tasks, plan an activity, and ignore irrelevant information. We all need that! Summary for everyone of all ages: Regular exercise improves the following:
Immune Function A healthy, strong body fights off infection and sickness more easily and more quickly. Illness will take less of a toll on the body if the person exercises regularly.
Cardio-Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function Frequent physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Cardio exercise is the only way to work the heart muscle.
We lift weights to build muscle and protect our bones. As we age, our bones become more fragile; therefore, we need to protect them.
Gastrointestinal Function Regular exercise helps boost the metabolism, promotes the efficient elimination of waste, and greatly helps with the digestive system.
Chronic Conditions and Cancer Physical activity lowers the risk of serious conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and colon cancer, to name just a few. It also helps in the management of high cholesterol and arthritis pain. Stay healthy by staying active!!!
Quotes: “Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” -Edward Stanley (1826-1893) “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” -Betty Friedan (1921-2006)
Bone Density and Risk of Osteoporosis
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” -Author unknown
Better bone density will reduce the risk of osteoporosis, lower the risk of falling, and prevent broken bones. I have always told my fitness clients that we do not lift weights to be bulky body lifters.
I love this last one because age is just a number. It is all about how you feel. Sure, celebrate your birthday as you should; but don’t put a number on it. The number is insignificant.
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Let’s talk about Halloween candy
By: Stacie Venagro 2014 World Miss Fitness America and Miss Fitness Universe
Did you know that those fun size candies are loaded with calories? Plus, we all know we can’t eat just one. So then the calories continue to add up! Read on for some tips to burn off that Halloween candy from your child’s trick or treat bag. •Double your daily steps. This will help you burn a little extra that day so that fun size candy you eat won’t cause too much damage; and the outcome of eating it, will be well worth the extra effort. •Get to a spin class. Burning those calories while riding a stationary bike is almost worth it! You ride, ride, ride and although you are stationary, the burn of calories can be quite high, depending on the person. •Do some outdoor chores, such as rake leaves. This gets the body moving and core temperature up. Hey, let’s face it; it’s better than sitting on the couch! •Push a little harder in your workout. Giving 110% will allow you to sweat a little bit more than normal! •Drink lots of water. Water will help flush out your body and some of the damage caused by all of that candy. See the below to help you burn those calories!
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prescribed pain medication, nearly all report that they slept soundly. After that first night, patients tell us that they feel fine the next morning except for numbness in both areas of surgery which is normal with these procedures. This decreased sensation can last for a few months; not pain, but numbness. This, again, is normal and expected.
Rob Ninkovich, Wes Welker, Dr. Robert Leonard, Dr. Matthew Lopresti, Chris Gronkowski, Sebastian Vollmer
No surgery is minor if you are the patient! Not only as a physician who performs surgery, but also as a patient who has undergone surgical procedures, I understand that everyone wants this question answered! In the field of hair restoration surgery, we tell our patients that the procedure itself is essentially pain free. It is performed under local anesthesia so there is some slight pinching while it is being administered. I’ll tell you, though; the vast majority of our patients say that is less bothersome than what the experience at a dentist’s office. Both a short-acting and a long-acting local are used. During the procedure, whether by the traditional strip harvesting method or by the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique, the areas worked on are totally numb. Sometimes, patients will request a pain medication to be used at the beginning of the hair transplant procedure; but this is uncommon, yet available. Once the hair transplant is completed, there usually is a tightness feeling in the donor area and numbness where the grafts are placed. The night of the transplant, there is discomfort in the donor area—regardless of which method of harvesting was used. We offer a prescription pain medication; however, many patients will use just Tylenol. With Tylenol, people will toss and turn the first night and may not get a great night’s sleep. If they take the 54 ShopInRI
I have had thousands of patients during my long career in this field who have told me after they had undergone their hair replacement surgery, that a huge factor in why they waited so long to have it done was that they were afraid of pain. Even NFL star Wes Welker wondered what type of pain would be involved! Here is Wes on is hair transplant experience “It’s not a big deal to have the procedure done….even afterwards there was a little bit of soreness to the touch, but, overall, there was really no pain involved.” Once they had the transplant, they were amazed at how little discomfort is truly involved with this procedure. They kicked themselves for having to live with the hair loss that bothered them terribly—often for many years— because of this fear. A common regret expressed by these patients was, “I should have done it sooner”! One question I am often asked by patients is, “Doc, when will my hair stop falling out?” The answer is a resounding, “when you start treating it with effective, proven medical therapies.” In other words male and female pattern hair loss are diseases that are progressive. They do not stop on their own. There are three treatments for men, which are: •Rogaine Foam topical medication •Propecia oral tablets treatment •Capillus272 PRO laser device therapy Women of childbearing age have the Rogaine Foam and the Capillus272 PRO available to them. Each of these therapies works in a different way from the other two; so doubling up (or tripling up) on them is better than using just one alone. Each slows progression better than to re-grow hair; however, I have seen amazing regrowth with their use in both men and women!
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Born in Germany, New England Patriots offensive lineman and Super Bowl Champion Sebastian Vollmer thought maleWE haircreated Copper Chemist Shampoo and Conditioner after COPPER CHEMIST PRODUCTS loss was simply a part of life, and was unaware that there were many years of consulting and researching what would be best treatment options available. But after speaking to teammate toRob put the follicle in the best position to grow the healthiest ONE thing we have talked about much spokesperson in the and that Leonard Hairnot Transplant Associates hair possible. In addition, we wanted a product line in Ninkovich, decided to ispay a for visityour to Dr. Robert past is the actual careSebastian of one’s hair. What good Copper Chemist to be natural-based and one that made the hair if it’sLeonard. thinning or even if it is not? hair look and feel as full and soft as possible. There are no Vollmer became aware of Dr. Leonard’s work and reputation sulfates, or phthalates, whichofarenon-surgical harsh FIRST ofbyall, I believe that it is important to shampoo Dr. Leonard offers alla of variety treatment speaking with Ninkovich and another former teammate and parabens, chemicals not good for the hair. your hairLHTA once a patient day. I get a lot of negative feedback options including: Rogaine® Foam, which stabilizes Wes Welker. At one point in his mid-twenties, progression of hair loss throughout the top of the head and Vollmer recalls hair so thickscalp thatand stylists would thin when I tell patients this; having however, a healthy can re-grow it out during hair appointments, but that changed over the ADDITIONALLY, WEhair. included copper peptides, which are healthy follicles create the healthiest hair possible. Build last few years. Vollmer met Dr. Leonard and Dr. Matthew proteins that increase the local circulation around the follicles up of dead cells on other areas of the body are washed off The Capillus272 PRO™ laser device provides patients a Lopresti at a charity event, and rather than wait until hisputting hair in the best condition to grow healthy hair shafts. or are rubbed off by clothing. Because so champion football themportable, non-surgical option to strengthen their hair, to aggressively began falling out, hair the isworld Finally, I do recommend that and you to should condition your hair plentiful player on theimmediately scalp and because sebaceous glands stop progression, promote regrowth from the comfort scheduled an appointment. at least five out seven days per week. Often with andof privacy of home. It fits easilypatients and discreetly into a secrete this oily substance called sebum, the only way to baseball cap. The 272 lasers stimulate hair follicles to revive “Rob (Ninkovich) pointed it out to me, and I really began to thin hair tell me that conditioner makes their hair flat looking. remove these dead cells is by shampooing them away. and to thicken thinning hair. When used for 30 minutes notice my hair thinning. I saw firsthand Dr. Leonard’s results We took this into consideration with Copper Chemist This build up is not good for the follicles. every other day, the Capillus272 PRO™ is one of the most with Rob and Wes, and knew that he was the right doctor for Conditioner so we created it to be less thick and heavy. All effective low-level laser devices available in the world. me,” Vollmer said. using it say that they love it! “It’s been very easy for me to follow Dr. Leonard’s The 31-year-old Vollmer was born and raised in Germany, instructions, especially with the Capillus272 PRO™ laser where he says that, while there is no stigma associated withWe male have competitively priced the Copper Chemist device,” Vollmer said. “I can wear whenasI well am around the hair loss, it’s looked upon as an inevitable conclusion. “Men in product line, which is available in our surgical itoffices as house, or just watching TV.” Germany know they will most-likely lose their hair and that it’s at our store on our website: www.hairdr.com. a natural process, but they are less aware of treatment options, “When I first met Dr. Leonard, he was extremely welcoming, so I was happy to discover Dr. Leonard,” Vollmer said. I invite you toand come in forabout your hair loss consultation to learn up-front the entire process. Seeing Rob and Wes gocan through I had no hesitations about what to expect,” The Super Bowl champion first visited Leonard Hair Transplant more about we do forit,you! Vollmer added. If you or someone you know is suffering Associates in April 2016. After a consultation and review of from hair loss, please contact Dr. Leonard to schedule a his problem areas, Dr. Leonard recommended non-surgical Call 1-800-543-0660 to schedule your complimentary hair free, confidential consultation to explore the many hair treatments to stabilize the progression of his hair loss. loss evaluation. restoration options available. Call 800-543-0660 or visit www.hairdr.com. “Sebastian has definite signs of male pattern hair loss, which is very common for men his age,” said Dr. Leonard.Dr. “He Robert Leonard is a young guy, and still has a good head of hair, so theFounder best and Chief Surgeon course oftreatment is to stop any further regression. 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How To Choose The Perfect Name For Your Pet SusanGazerro
Most, not all, but most adults like their occasional cocktail. Lots of people love dogs. Well, I was having fun one day while teaching a spin class saying, “Alcohol beverages are cute names for dogs.� We were having so much fun with it, one of the students suggested I make it part of my next pet article. I loved the idea! I sat down and wrote down a bunch of dog breeds, then tried to come up with a matching beverage that would best suit the breed. If it was a strong breed, I needed a strong beverage. If it was a regal breed, I needed a royal name. Of course, if it was a toy dog, I needed a light or fruity beverage. With the help of my 8am Saturday spinners, and a couple of dear friends, here are the suggestions I came up with:
Seabreeze
Portuguese Water Dog
Hendricks
Sheepdog
Daiquiri
Dalmatian
Whiskey
St. Bernard
Baileys
Collie
Brandy
Golden Retriever
Spritzer
Greyhound
Cosmo
Yorkshire terrier
Bellini
Pointer
Merlot
Maltese
Saki
Samoyed
Colada
Pug
Hennessy
Husky
Tequila
Chihuahua
Godiva
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Kahlua
Bassett hound
Jameson
Mastiff
Moscato
Beagle
Olive
Great Dane
Chianti
King Charles Cavalier
Guinness
Boxer
Mojito
Pomeranian
J D ( Jack Daniels)
Doberman Pinscher
Tonic
Terrier
Fireball
Rottweiler
*Gin & Tonic
If you have 2 Terriers
Patron
Pittbull
Stoli
American Eskimo
Bud
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How does one go about choosing a name? Naming a dog, or any pet for that matter, can be as thought intensive as naming a child. Just writing this article was intense as I kept over thinking and changing the names.
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Names often reflect the breed and personality of your pet. Do not name your pet right away. Observe their actions for a couple of days. Are they an attention seeker, are they full of mischief, do they cuddle, are they always excited, etc.? If your pet is always seeking to be the center of attention, you might want a name like King or Star. Regardless of their personality, short and easy, recognizable names work best in getting your pet to be responsive. Dogs respond and understand one word commands; so their name should also be just one word. Don’t choose a name that is too long or difficult to pronounce. Too long of a name will only confuse the dog. Avoid names that sound like commands. Names like “Joe” sound like “no”, which can cause confusion for the dog. After you choose a name for your dog, make sure you use it often so he can learn it more quickly. Choose a name that not only fits your dog, but a name you like because remember; this is going to be a 10 to 15 year commitment. Don’t raise your voice every time you call him, and try to use his name in positive, playful settings, such as when you feed him, play with him, or pet him. Although I say do not raise your voice, it is best to have a stern, confident voice, as this is how you will establish yourself as the leader. Remember, even the alpha dog wants and needs a leader. Dog owners seem to want to get more
creative each year when naming their four legged friends. After doing my research, these seem to be some popular dog names each year:
“A Streetcar Named Desire”.
MALE DOGS:
Sophie — Reserved for the cutest puppies
Sawyer — A fitting name for a mischievous or adventurous dog Jack — A solid, popular name
Quinn — A bit masculine, but some female dogs act like tomboys.
Ivy — Yes, Blue Ivy
like Beyoncé’s child,
Hudson — Suitable for a hound
Charlie — A fitting name for your little angel
Finn — Perfect for one of the Irish breeds
Aurora — The Roman goddess of dawn
Emerson — A fitting name for a dog of noble stature
Avery — The name has a British ring to it.
Bear — Good choice for the large canine
Lila — A fitting name for a fluffy pet.
Max — Any dog would be comfortable with it. Kai — It’s hip and means “ocean” in Hawaiian. Cooper — Another solid name. Mini Cooper might be a good choice for toy breed. FEMALE DOGS:
THE MOST POPULAR DOG NAMES FOR 2015: Male dog names: Tucker Bear Duke Toby Rocky Female dog names:
Bella — It was the most popular female puppy name in 2015.
Bailey Chloe Sophie Maggie Sadie
Stella — Try shouting the name like Marlon Brando in
Happy naming; and always remember to hug your dog at the end of the day!
Elsa — It grows on you.
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About Tom Lopatosky behind may be removed with an ink eraser, but this is certainly not Lopatosky has run his own carpentry and painting business in guaranteed, and Tom should be tested in a small area first to make sure Providence since 1995; LOPCO Contracting – the “Personable, Particular My suggestion start with –you areas the easiest access: the finishisoftothe substrate arewith attempting remove thepainting. stain Professionals” specializes in carpentry andto exterior & interior In 2013, on he was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting and - Holes that may lower the foundation from is not be affected! Contractors of America a “40 Under 40” award Artillery is a the phenomenon that(PDCA) hasand made homeowners - Holes that couldFungus beDecorating near topBusiness of the the roof winner by Providence News.chimney/in He is a member of both the PDCA scratch their heads for years, as they have tried Tom to figure out what and RIBA (Rhode Island Builders Association). has weekly ‘Home area Improvement Tips’ that air the radio WPRO AMthere (during the exactly it is and how they should geton rid of it.on 630 Although may - Rottednot wood that could easily be burrowed through and allow weekday morning news) and on television on have WPRI 12been (during the be a perfect solution for your situation, if you affected Saturday morning news). an animal inside by this, at least now you will hopefully know somewhat of what you are up against, and to possibly maneuver through bridge this typefor of - Trees that overhang thehow home and create a natural situation. squirrels nuisance (who can then chew their way in through an attic vent,
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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. Recently LOPCO Contracting was named ‘RI’s Finest Painting Contracting Company’ by ShopInRI Magazine. In 2013, Tom was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and a “40 Under 40” award winner by Providence Business News. He is a member of both the PDCA and RIBA (Rhode Island Builders Association). Tom has weekly ‘Home Improvement Tips’ that air on the radio on 630 WPRO AM (during the weekday morning news) and on television on WPRI 12 (during the Saturday morning news).
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Arthur and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies at Providence College Set to Open in January 2017
Ryan earned a mathematics degree from PC in 1963 and was awarded an honorary doctor of business administration degree in 1990. “I look forward to the day — very soon — when our students and faculty have access to a business facility that matches their collective intellect, passion, and commitment to the ideals of Providence College,” said Ryan.
Providence College will start off 2017 with a major, historic gift for the Business School. And who are the generous contributors? Arthur and Patricia Ryan are known as Platinum Torchbearers in the 1917 Society, a designation reserved for those who have donated more than $1 million to Providence College. In 2005, the Ryans pledged $1 million for construction of the Smith Center for the Arts, where the Ryan Concert Hall is named for them. Earlier, they established the Arthur F. Ryan Family Scholarship Fund, which allows needy students from Suffolk County, N.Y., where Arthur Ryan grew up, to study business at Providence College. As a prominent alumnus, Arthur Ryan and his wife, Patricia have now made a new project possible by generously donating another $5 million to create a stateof-the-art home for the Providence College School of Business. With their gift, Dorr Hall, a former residence hall, will be the center of a new structure to be named the Arthur and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies. DiMeo Construction broke ground for the new home of the Providence College School of Business in October 2015. The former Dorr Hall will house faculty offices and serve as the business school’s operational end. The new addition will also include a large atrium and eight teaching areas, including a finance lab and two computer labs.
The lead gift from the Ryans is part of the $140 million fundraising campaign, Our Moment: The Next Century Campaign for Providence College, which launched in October and has already raised more than $112 million. College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ‘80 said the pledge is indicative of the Ryans’ lifelong commitment to philanthropy. “Arthur Ryan is one of the most successful businessmen who ever came out of PC,” said Father Shanley. “He learned that business is not just about making money, but also about giving back to the community. Shanley said that the new building’s distinctive look and prominent location at the college’s main entrance will make a statement about the liberal arts college’s emphasis on business education. Additionally, Art and Pat have been benefactors to countless projects, and it really was important to have this named in their honor so that people will remember them. Set to open in January of 2017, the Arthur and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies is set to be a 64,000-squarefoot, four-story structure, designed by Symmes Maini & McKee Associates of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and will also include a glass atrium entrance, classrooms, conference rooms, computer labs, collaboration rooms, interview suites, a student café, an outdoor terrace, lounge space, and a food service area with a take –out window, among other features.
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The name of the store has changed but the staff and service have stayed the same. Tom and Maryann Hottenstein have owned the Oreck Floor Care store since 1998. We decided to change the name of the store to show the expansion our business, and to promote our new servicing of Brother sewing and embroidery machines. We have also expanded our vacuum cleaner department. We now sell Miele, Sebo, and Oreck vacuum cleaners, and service all brands of sewing machines and vacuums. Miele and Sebo vacuums have been around for ages. You may not recognize the name because they are not sold in big box stores, but they are made in Germany and are built to last for a minimum of 20 years. If you are tired of breaking vacuum belts, stop in and test out a Miele or Sebo vacuum; and see for yourself how the belt won’t break, even when you pick up a sock. We also want to let our customers know that we are the exclusive Brother Innov-is dealer in Rhode Island. We have sold and serviced Brother Innov-is sewing products for over two decades at our other store in Massachusetts. In addition to showcasing the award winning sewing and embroidery machines and digitizing software made by Brother, we also sell the award winning Brother Scan n Cut cutting machine and all of the accessories, threads, and notions that are needed for our customers. We carry Brother sewing machines for as low as $99.00; and offer 6 or 12 month interest free financing on all our sewing, embroidery machines and vacuum cleaners. We offer machine services from our certified technicians for all makes and models, whether it is a sewing machine or a vacuum cleaner. We also offer free lessons on any sewing or embroidery machine purchased at Sew & Vac Boutique. We strive to provide our number one priority-the best customer service possible. At Sew & Vac Boutique, we also embroider small specialty orders. If you are looking for the perfect gift for a baby or pet, we will personalize the item. Some examples of gift options are baby bibs, blankets, onsies and burp cloths. Pet bandannas, dog collars and blankets are also extremely popular. We also embroider baseball caps and will show you how you can too. Stop in and visit with us; and learn about the endless possibilities to starting your own business for less than $6000.00
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Are You On Track to Meet Your Financial Goals? October is Financial Planning Month. And now that you know it’s Financial Planning Month (just in case you didn’t know before), why not take the opportunity to determine if you’re on the right path toward meeting your financial goals? Consider taking these steps: Identify your goals. To know if you’re making progress toward your goals, you first have to identify them. Of course, you’ll have a variety of goals in life, such as helping pay for your children’s college educations. More than likely, though, your most important longterm financial goal is to build enough resources to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But we all have different ideas for how we want to spend our retirement years. Some of us may want to stay close to home, volunteering and pursuing our hobbies, while others want to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux or explore the pyramids of Egypt. So, name your goals and, as much as possible, put a price tag on them. Once you know about how much your retirement is going to cost, you can create an investment strategy that may ultimately provide you with the income you will need. Don’t underestimate your cost of living. Even after you’ve identified some of your retirement goals, and estimated their costs, you still haven’t developed a complete picture of your future cost of living. You also need to take into account other potential major expenses, such as health care. Once you’re 65, you’ll get Medicare, but that won’t cover all your medical costs – and it might cover only a tiny portion of those expenses connected with long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or services provided by a home health aide. A financial professional can help you explore specific methods of dealing with these types of long-term care costs.
Locate “gaps” – and work to fill them. After you’ve had your investment strategy in place for a while, you may see that some “gaps” exist. Is your portfolio not growing as fast as it should to help you reach your goals? If not, you may need to review your asset allocation to make sure it is aligned with your risk tolerance and portfolio objective. Do you find that you own too many of the same types of investments? This overconcentration could be harmful to you if a downturn affects one particular asset class, and you own too much of that asset. To help prevent this from happening, be sure to diversify your dollars across a range of investment vehicles. Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses. Protect yourself – and your family. Saving for your ideal retirement is certainly a worthy goal, but you have other ones – such as providing for your family in case you aren’t around, or if you become ill or incapacitated and can’t work for a while. That’s why you will need adequate life insurance, and possibly disability insurance, too. Your employer may offer you both these types of coverage as an employee benefit, but it might not be enough – so you may want to explore private coverage as well. Financial Planning Month will come and go. But by following the above suggestions, you can create some strategies that will bring you a lifetime of benefits.
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Preparing Your Home to Sell This Spring Prepare Your Property For The Cold Weather By Amanda Hannon wantinvolved to admit it or not, Fall isbelow here iswhich ThereWhether are manywesteps in buying a house; a Winter is right around the corner. Ahhh! If you’re a briefmeans overview: homeowner already, Fall is the time to prepare your property for the cold weather. The perfect time to do that is now! If 1. Pre-Approval you’re searching for a home, keep the following items in mind you’re looking the property.for many reasons. It is when very important to firstaround get pre-approved First andspring foremost, letstoyou know, if in This and getting summerpre-approved is anticipated be extremely Interior of the Home fact,busy you are ready to buy a home, and helps narrow down which in the Real Estate world. Home prices are going homes to look at based on what you can afford. In addition, a up and buyers are eager to purchase while interest rates Check ceilings andinwalls windows pre-approval is required orderaround to submit an offerfor on evidence a home, of remain low. If you’re thinking of selling home, these therefore; getting pre-approved first, makes your the most sense. moisture intrusion tips are very important. 2. Hiring Realtor Changeathe batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Curb Appeal KEY –find Make buyersbefore want to come It is very common thatis buyers a Realtor they start bushes and treesfaucets, back sobathtubs, your home is more the inside! process of which is a good idea. Ifand you don’t are EnsureTrim allpre-approval caulking around toilets know who the best bankfront are of to your obtain prestill intact visible. Sweep andperson powerand/or wash the home approval, your Realtor can point you in salt the and rightdirt direction. and driveway to remove any leftover from Your Realtor not only can you aware of properties before Ensure all railings aremake tight the winter. Clean your windows so they are sparkling they hit the market, but they also will be your lifesaver when clean.toPut a fresh coat of paint on the yourentire frontpurchasing door, as it comes andon coordinating Check negotiating the expiration your kitchen fire extinguisher and well as fresh mulch and colorful flowers, so your home process. replace as necessary POPS. 3. Choosing the perfect Check for drafts around property windows by lighting a candle and seeing if the flame flickers (if necessary replace seals) Eliminate CLUTTER – “Less is more” is a of saying Once you’ve hunted for your home with the help your Realtor and find the perfect one, it is time to submit an offer. that is so important when selling your home. If you pack If you have a programmable thermostat, check the settings. Your Realtor will provide an initial offer away everything but guidance the bare inminimum, your price, homeas wellwill as negotiations. Lowering the temperature evening when you’re and sleeping not only look larger in butthealso appear cleaner can decrease your more appealing to heating buyers. costs. Go through your closets and 4. Entering into a contract purge anything you haven’t used or worn in the last year. Have the chimney Packed closets will cleaned appear thoughwill thedraft home doesn’t Once your offer is accepted, yourasRealtor a purchase enough storage. andoffer sales agreement contract. This contract is signed by both Trip circuit breakers (every 6 months) and test ground faults the buyer and the seller. At this time, a deposit is required to (monthly) bind the contract. After signing, you will have 10 business days Pre-inspection Aand pre-list home on inspection isissues not to conduct all inspections re-negotiate should anydoors Check for damaged–weather stripping exterior arise. only informative but can actually help a seller get the most profit.of Forthe a few hundred dollars, an inspector will Exterior Home 5. Loan Approval Process come out and give you a list of recommended repairs just Ensure there are no tripping hazards in the yardprior that can as ifthe you were a buyer. you repair your home Once inspections are When complete, the mortgage broker will easily be hidden by snow to atobuyer youmortgage position approved. yourself better. begin workrequesting on gettingit,the TheyFor will a buyer may asksuch for as a $500 credit for a repair ask example, for various documents tax returns, W2’s, bank Clean gutters and downspouts statements, all have investment or $100 retirement that would cost you to fix statements, or that the divorce repair decrees, etc. Keep in mind, in order to get the loan approved, a isEnsure done bydownspouts a licensed contractor, when you in fact could arecannot not blocked bywhich any rocks or lawn buyer’s debt to income ratio increase, means you do it yourself. ornaments should not make any large purchases on credit cards until after
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6. Clear to Close Once the loan is approved, the lender will issue the clear to close. This clear to close allows the attorney to schedule the closing. In addition, the closing attorney and the lender will work together to create a “closing disclosure” which is to be provided to yougood. three When businessa days to the closing. This harm than homeprior is overpriced, it stays document itemizesand all of the feesstale related purchasing the on the market becomes andtostigmatized. In property. In addition, the “closing disclosure” reflects how Make sure oil fill pipe on the the home order tothe avoid this,and youvent must price yourexterior home of based on much money will be needed at the closing. The amount is easily assessable comparable properties that have sold within the last 6 brought to the closing consists of the down payment, closing months. Comparable meaning; similar square footage, costs, pre-paids, and escrows.
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Have your furnace serviced and clean/change its filters lot of activity and a sale relatively quickly. Often times Your Realtor will have scheduled a final walk-through prior a home is conditioning positioned correctly in the Winterize your This air unit to when the closing. walk-through enables the market buyer toplace, have a bidding war will take place and sellers will end an opportunity to make sure the seller’s belongingsoften have been Make sure there is a pathway to the heating equipment up selling for over the asking price. with the sale is still cleaned out, everything that is conveying present, and that the property is clean and operational. Check all faucets and sinks for leaks Once the is finished, all parties participate Hirewalk-through an expert – Hiring a realtor is so important Winterize lawn sprinkler system in in theorder closing. At the closing, both parties will have many to get your home sold for the most amount of documents to sign. In addition, all buyers and sellers will be money in the shortest amount of time. We know how askedoff to exterior provide faucets two forms of identification. Shut to prevent freezing The sellers will price homes, markettheyour home givetothe house keys towetheknow buyershow and to typically, buyers will effectively, we are professional negotiators, we know be able to moveforget in as soon all of the People often to doas these verypaperwork importantis signed. thingstheand marketmany conditions, of the paperwork OUR although can be and doneallthroughout the year, isnow is the Some helpful tips for buyers to ensure a stress free responsibility! You wouldn’t surgery yourself, perfect time to add them to yourperform to-do list whileon you’re already experience are: make youflowers. are prompt in providing all raking leaves and cutting down If? Hire you’re a home so why try totosell yoursure home yourself an expert!buyer of the requested documentation throughout the approval currently searching, it typically will take 45-60 days to close process,; not make any changes to employment during which willdo bring you right intoyou, theyour Winter months. Making I look forward tomaking serving friends, and your this process,; avoid any large purchases on your surefamily! these items are done will help eliminate any unwanted credit cards; make sure each deposit can be verified; and accidents once you have the keys. And remember, whether Amanda Hannon, Realtor make sure your utilities are scheduled to be switched over you’re moving across the street or across the state; I can help! into your name on|the day of the closing. 401-575-7854 amhannon91@gmail.com
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Pharmacy & Soda Fountain in 2016??
Just a short time ago, May 2, 2016 to be exact, Green Line Apothecary came to fruition and opened its doors. The concept and dream began a while ago. It began when owner Christina Procaccianti and her husband Ken began their courtship. Everything about this story is unique, fun, romantic, and heart warming. Christina, a pharmaceutical graduate of Northeastern University used to the take the Green Line subway to and from school. This is where she would meet her future partner and husband. They began dating and realized they shared similar passions. One of those passions was a bit old fashioned. They both loved soda fountains and began discussing their history. They knew many courtships began at soda fountains starting back in the 1800s. Back in those days, pharmacies 78 ShopInRI
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were these small stores where medications were made by hand. You can imagine a medication made by hand would not be so inviting to the taste buds. Pharmacists had to come up with something
creative to make the medications more appealing to the taste. That’s when soda and toxins were added to enhance the taste of the meds. Back then, the pharmacists would mix the medications with cola, made from real cola nuts, and orange soda,
made from real oranges. Hence, the marriage between pharmacy’s and soda fountains began. This combination became so popular that by the late 1800s there were over 700 pharmaceutical/soda fountain shops in Manhattan alone. As time and culture modernized, the bigger box chain stores and pharmacies starting opening, forcing the smaller, more personal pharmacies to close. The end of the soda fountain/ pharmacy combination was inevitable. Soda fountains were replaced with ice cream stores and pharmacies were replaced with the larger box chain drug stores. When Christina met Ken, they would bring us back in time. This modern day couple had a passion and dream to go back to a more simple time bringing back the soda fountain, pharmacy combination.
The thought and feeling was that going a pharmacy The thought and feeling was that going toto a pharmacy is is not always a pleasant experience.People People usually going not always a pleasant experience. areare usually going there a prescription due illness pain, etc.The The there toto fillfill a prescription due toto illness oror pain, etc. Procacciantis wanted to make this experience as pleasant Procacciantis wanted to make this experience as pleasant possible.They Theywere weretrying tryingtotocome comeupupwith withideas ideasas as as aspossible. to how to make waiting for your medication a pleasant to how to make waiting for your medication a pleasant experience.AsAsthey theywere werecommuting commutingdaily, daily, thisbecame became experience. this the topic of conversation. Although, this wasn’t the only the topic of conversation. Although, this wasn’t the only conversation they were having.They They were actually falling conversation they were having. were actually falling in love; and two years later on that same subway Ken in love; and two years later on that same subway Ken poppedthethequestion! question! It Itmay maynot nothave havebeen beenat ata soda a soda popped fountain, fair soda fountain played a part fountain, butbut it’sit’s fair toto saysay thethe soda fountain played a part these two getting together.The The pair was determined in in these two getting together. pair was determined toto open fashion pharmacy/soda fountain.They They were open anan oldold fashion pharmacy/soda fountain. were their way. onon their way. WithChristina’s Christina’sknowledge knowledgeofofmedications, medications,now nowa a With pharmacist graduate, and Ken’s marketing experience, they pharmacist graduate, and Ken’s marketing experience, they opened Green Line Apothecary in Wakefield, RI. The opened Green Line Apothecary in Wakefield, RI. The couplewas wasadamant adamantthat thatthey theyuseuseonly onlyreal realingredients ingredients couple in their drinks. When you order a float, you can sure in their drinks. When you order a float, you can bebe sure madewith withreal realoranges orangesand andcola colanuts. nuts.They Theyuseuseallall it itis ismade natural, organic ingredients.NoNo bottled soda processed natural, organic ingredients. bottled soda oror processed ingredients are used. All of the products sold Green ingredients are used. All of the products sold at at Green Line natural, including childrens’ cough medicine, sun Line areare natural, including childrens’ cough medicine, sun screen, vitamins, candy, etc. screen, vitamins, candy, etc.
love with and really perfect location fellfell in in love with it;it; and it it really is is thethe perfect location for this old fashioned soda fountain/pharmacy. I’m for this old fashioned soda fountain/pharmacy. AsAs I’m gettingtotoknow knowthethepeople peoplein inWakefield, Wakefield,it itis isclear clear getting there is a sense of closeness in this community. People there is a sense of closeness in this community. People want shop local. They don’t want box want toto shop local. They don’t want toto gogo toto thethe bigbig box chain stores. chain stores.
Christina,originally originallyfrom fromNew NewJersey, Jersey,and andKen Kenbeing being Christina, fromJohnston, Johnston,Rhode RhodeIsland, Island,thethepair pairfellfellin inlove lovewith with from Wakefield; and it seemed like a perfect spot for Green Wakefield; and it seemed like a perfect spot for Green Line Apothecary. Line Apothecary.
Christinatold toldmemeshesheloves loveshearing hearingstories storiesofofhow how Christina couplesmet. met.The Thesoda sodafountain fountainbarbaris isa agreat greatplace place couples people relax and chat.The The topic courting forfor people toto sit,sit, relax and chat. topic ofof courting seems come a lot and this atmosphere, and seems toto come upup a lot in in and at at this atmosphere, and it it always brings a smile Christina’s face because always brings a smile toto Christina’s face because sheshe is is truly living dream. truly living herher dream.
I have been spending a lot time Wakefield, and I have been spending a lot ofof time in in Wakefield, and as as I I wrote article recently, Wakefield a quaint, fun wrote in in anan article recently, Wakefield is is a quaint, yetyet fun little town that I’m not sure residents Rhode Island little town that I’m not sure allall residents ofof Rhode Island even know exists.If If they they may like and not even know exists. they do,do, they may bebe like meme and not know all it has to offer. I can see why Christina and Ken know all it has to offer. I can see why Christina and Ken
Wakefieldis isa agreat greatplace placetotospend spendthetheday. day. From From Wakefield outdoor parks natural food stores, clothing stores, outdoor parks toto natural food stores, clothing stores, artart stores, restaurants and Green Line Apothecary, there stores, restaurants and Green Line Apothecary, there something everyone!So,So, head Wakefield and is is something forfor everyone! head toto Wakefield and grab a root beer float and enjoy the day! grab a root beer float and enjoy the day! ShopInRI 79
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Is It Time to Get Out of the Market? -By Robert N. Auclair Some may say now is the time to get out of the market. This summer, the market hit an all-time high and continues to rise. It seems as though the Brexit never even happened; however, it was as recent as June 2016 that it cost the market a 5% oneday loss. Many would say that the market is over inflated, Wall Street has been on a vacation and a turbulent election will influence a correction in the market. So what should investors do? To answer this question, put yourself in one of the following categories:
1. Long-Term Investor: This is someone who is investing their money for five or more years and has a tolerance for market fluctuation. 2. Cash Investor: This investor has cash sitting in the bank and doesn’t know whether to put their money into the market or wait. 3. Retirement on the Horizon: This investor has fewer than five years until they need to use their funds for income. The Market Is Too High Those who are worried about a market correction should keep in mind that over the last 30 years Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index has only been negative in five out of 30 years. That means the market has been positive 83% of the time. This is a glaring fact that investors find surprising. Most of us are emotional investors and dramatize the loss because it hurts more than the gains. The S&P 500 has gained more than 17% annually over the last 6.5 years, so it comes as no surprise that investors might want to think about getting out now. As a long-term investor, you owe it to yourself to take the emotion out of the process. Don’t guess your way in and out of the market. For example, I had a client in 2012 tell me that they felt the market was flying too high and wanted to take the gains and go to cash. At that point, they had recovered all their loss from the 2008 financial crisis. They were long-term investors, and I recommended they stay the course. Since that point, they gained an additional 54%. I could have easily agreed with them that going to cash made sense because they were above the pre-financial crisis balance. But I knew, because they were long-term investors, they would benefit over time by staying invested. As a cash investor, it is best to put your money to work for you over a period of time. This is called dollar-cost averaging, which spaces out the same investment purchase over several months. This results in buying your investments at the average price over the period decided upon. The next column shows an example of how dollar-cost averaging can benefit an investor. In this example, if the client invested the full $4,000 on January 1st, they would have bought all the shares at the highest price. By using dollar-cost averaging, you have reduced the risk of purchasing all funds at the possible highest price.
If retirement is on the horizon, and you are within five years of using your funds, consider this a good time to possibly move to a more conservative allocation. Due to this short time horizon, you have very little time left to make changes to your allocation. Because the market has done so well recently, you may want to consider this an opportunity to move a portion of your assets from equity to fixed income. Does the Election Make a Difference to Investors? This election is different than any other. But the fact is all elections are different than any other. Many people believe each election will affect the economy and even change the course of history. In a day and age in which media is abundant and influential, certain stories are bound to effect the stock market for some periods of time. Still, the approach that is outlined above stays sound whether the market is too high, the election changes everything or some other headline shakes the economy. To give you some extra confidence, here are some statistics on market performance from 1945 through 2015, according to Russell Investments: In the 36 years that we had a Republican president, the S&P 500 returned 10.0%; during the 35 years in which a Democrat served as president, the S&P 500 gained 15.2%; and in 17 presidential election years, the index returned 9.9%. Final Thoughts for Year-End Investing Long-term investors and cash investors need to stay the course, focus on longer-term averages and realize it is difficult or impossible to time shorter-term impacts. Make a plan and stick to it. Also, consider rebalancing your accounts. Investors that are close to retirement may want to consider a move to a more balanced portfolio. All investors need to keep their risk tolerance and timeframes in check and understand that markets will correct, but the odds are in your favor when you stay invested.
Robert N. Auclair, CFP® Principal
378 Main Street, Suite 105 East Greenwich, RI 02818 O F F I C E / 401-398-2000 F A X / 401-398-2060
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Pawtuxet Village In the native language, Pawtuxet means “Little Falls” and was originally occupied by the members of the Sononoce Pawtuxet tribe, part of the larger Narragansett Indian nation, who used the area we know as Pawtuxet Neck as a feasting ground. In 1638, Rhode Island founder, Roger Williams, purchased the property extending south from Providence to the Pawtuxet River. Shortly thereafter, his followers; William Arnold, William Harris, William Carpenter, and Zachariah Rhodes, settled along the fertile meadows of the Pawtuxet. Meanwhile, Samuel Gorton, the founder of Warwick, purchased the land south of the Pawtuxet River. Pawtuxet Village remains unique in that its northern section is in the town of Cranston, while its southern section is in Warwick. It is locat-
ed at the point where the Pawtuxet River flows into the Providence River and Narragansett Bay.
Annual Pawtuxet Village Scarecrow Contest
Some Village businesses will have their scarecrows in their stores. Don’t be afraid to go in and take a look.
Some of my favorite childhood memories include the beginning of fall when all of the neighborhood children would gather to create awesome scarecrows to display in our yards. The best part was gathering clothes from our parents’ closets to use for the scarecrow and choosing unique pieces to fit our idea of what we were trying to create. Pawtuxet Village has the right idea holding this annual event. Below are details that will ensure enjoyment, allow for some fun bragging rights, while bringing back favorite childhood memories.
October 1-31, 2016 Community groups, youth groups/schools, libraries and creative individuals! You can participate in the scarecrow contest by adopting a light pole in front of a business and creating a scarecrow for display. Best of Show will receive a cash prize! There are only 10 poles available, so first come first serve. To adopt a pole, go to www.friendsofpawtuxetvillage.org and click on the Scarecrow Registration button to the right, top. 86 ShopInRI
The Pawtuxet Village Merchants Association (PVMA) is made up of a dynamic group of businesses located in Pawtuxet Village which strive to promote growth, prosperity and a better quality of life for its members and the Pawtuxet Village community. The PVMA strives to be a voice for entrepreneurs, representing and working to enhance the business environment. This vibrant group ensures that their community has fun-filled activities and events throughout the year, including the fall season. Below is a sample of Pawtuxet Village’s community of fun things to do in October of 2016.
Here are the categories: Best Dressed Female Scarecrow Best Dressed Male Scarecrow Most Creative Scariest Scarecrow Best of Show COME OUT AND VOTE: You will have to visit Pawtuxet Village to view the scarecrows and vote for your favorite!
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Pawtuxet Village Halloween Happenings A Halloween Happening parade for the entire family! Saturday, October 29, 2016 Free and open to all children and adults. Have fun! Wear a costume! All participants should meet no later than 1:15 pm at the Gazebo in Pawtuxet Park. We will leave as a group to walk through the Village by 1:30. Children should bring an empty goody bag to receive candy from the businesses in the Village. KIDS: Parade ends at the Village Playground Commercial Street, Cranston where families and friends can enjoy music and fun! While you're in the Village, check out and take advantage of some of these Halloween deals:
Revolution American Café:
Up to two children 10 and under wearing a Halloween costume eat for FREE from the kids’ menu, per adult main course purchased. 12-4 pm.
Pawtuxet Sunoco:
Six (6) cents off all grades of gas all day. When pulling in the gas station between 1:30-2:30 please be alert to the many ghouls and goblins wandering through the Village.
Autumn HayRides Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet parking lot @ the Pawtuxet Village Farmer’s Market No autumn is complete without a hayride. Pawtuxet Village offers the opportunity to enjoy that experience. Take your family and friends because for this activity the more people that participate will result in an even better experience! Saturday, October 8, 2016 - no rain date Tickets: Children 4-12 years: $3 Ages 13 & over: $5 Children 2 & under FREE Family Rate: $15 for a family of four or five (parents & children only) Reservations advised! Come early to the Farmer's Market to reserve your seat, or purchase advance tickets at Twice Told Tales 2145 Broad St. Cranston Open to all children and adults. While you wait, plan to shopat the Farmer's Market. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Leaves every half hour *10:00 am to 12 noon (last ride leaves at 12:00 am) If you purchased advance tickets, please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. ShopInRI 87
By Hannah Burke It was a cold winter morning. On January 15th, 2009, US Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River. The captain, Chesley Sullenberger, saved all of the 155 souls on board. As the first ever successful water landing, the movie Sully retells the story for it’s viewers and shows us what really happened that day. The movie starts a day after the heroic event. Captain Sully (Tom Hanks) and First Officer Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) are basking in their newfound glory of saving the people of Flight 1549. The public immediately dubs him as a hero. However, the National Transportation Safety Board suggests that he could have made it back to the airport, and that the left engine was in idle the whole time. The NTSB also informs him that all the simulations they tested revealed that they could have made it back, feeding the fire even more to prove that it was a pilot error. Sully denies these facts and retorts by telling them that he didn’t have the crucial elements such as time, altitude, and speed to make it back to either LaGuardia or Teterboro. As time passes, Sully begins to have horrific flashbacks and nightmares of failed landings, on of which happens during an interview. It all seems so real and horrifying, then he realized it was a hallucination. Being in the air for almost 40 years, and that being his first crash is very scary. All throughout the movie, we see through Sully’s eyes as he has flashbacks back to the landing and the aftermath. He talks to his wife as time goes by and shows us how much he has on his plate. With the NTSB breathing down his back, and the thought of losing his house, gutwrenching flashbackss, and the media’s presence invading his privacy, it’s a lot to swallow all at once. The date for the trial that will decide rapidly approaches and soon it’s the day of. Both Sully and Skiles are inter-
rogated and proven wrong. But Sully speaks up and tells the head of the NTSB that their simulations were wrong. Airplane pilots aren’t trained for incidents like a water landing, or dual engine failure. The simulation pilots eliminated human factor from the situation. Soon, Sully turned the tides. The pilots were given 17 tries to get the landing right. When they were given the same delay as Sully and Skiles, both attempts failed. They crashed onto the landing strip and into a building. They also reviewed the audio from the cockpit, triggering a flashback in the pilot’s minds. Then, they learn that the left engine was actually completely destroyed, putting the NTSB’s data to rest. Overall, I loved the movie. Although it was on the shorter side with a running time of 1 hour and 36 minutes, it was such a good film. It was packed with information that would make it a great field trip for Middle School and even High School students. The movie really showed how a crash like that can affect someone physically and mentally. The hallucinations were so vivid that in the beginning I actually flinched because I thought it was real. The movie was very focused on Sullenberger himself (Hence the name Sully) and I thought Aaron Eckhart was a really funny comedic relief for the movie, given its tense and dramatic atmosphere. Being an action movie geek myself, I wasn’t as excited to see this movie. But I changed my opinion after seeing it. I was alive when the crash happened, I was only 2 years old so I don’t remember it. Seeing how the people of New York banded together and helped the survivors really gives you hope that some people are still good, giving what’s going on in the world right now. I give the drama/biography Sully a 5 out of 6 stars. Rated PG-13 for minor violence. ShopInRI 89
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Through the Lens: Photography RI Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Photography RI By: Neko Catanzaro James Jones and his wife Amie Jagielow Jones shared a love of photography long before they established their own multimedia company. During college, Amie spent her extracurricular hours volunteering at her school’s dark room so she could have free access. James, despite pursuing a degree in music, would find himself poring over National Geographic magazines, mesmerized by the images and an art that seemed unattainable at that time. “I never felt fully dedicated to music. I couldn’t practice five hours a day. t wasn’t until I picked up a camera that I felt like I had found my medium,” explained James. After graduating, both James and Amie knew they wanted to start a multimedia design company, and Rhode Island was the perfect fit. “We originally wanted to work with family businesses as our main market and Rhode Island had the right mix and affordability to get started. It didn’t hurt that Providence had an arts-friendly vibe either.” In the beginning, they never thought that photography could be the focus of their business. However, many of Photography RI’s clients needed content for their sites, so James and Amie started shooting photos for them. Behind the lens, it was apparent that they had found their art. “I could spend countless hours working on the craft, and I did. It has never stopped,” said James.
Photography RI ple are passionate about something, we become very interested; and our work allows us to explore their passion and in some way, feel like a part of it.” Despite their success beyond Little Rhody, the Ocean State is still one of their favorite locations. “It sounds like a travel ad but there really is a lot of variety here. The more we photograph, the more we see of the state - from the greatest hits to the more unknown, quirky locations. Being an outsider has been hard at times, but now after ten years, we’re starting to feel like we’re a part of the fabric too.” James and Amie have made the most of New England’s small, but dynamic geography, and over their shared career, have realized what truly inspires their craft. Their passion is capturing other people’s passions, those captured moments in time when people are at work or at play. They have spent cold, winter days photographing rock climbers in Lincoln Woods, showcasing the physical prowess of the sport, and the gritty determination involved. They have been commissioned by world-renowned universities, including Harvard and Brown, to capture scientists and professors in their element. “When you photograph people doing what they love, the joy is infectious. It’s the private spaces, homes and workshops, the little slices of life.”
From that point on, James and Amie consciously began pursuing more commercial projects. “Our design business was going along fine, but photography became an obsession. Once we started doing magazine work, our photo careers truly began.”
At the end of the day, James and Amie hope their images have a lasting impact, even if it’s only in a small way. “We may never be known to history but maybe we are leaving behind breadcrumbs for other people to discover. For us, photography is about documenting a time and place, more than it is a form of self-expression.”
Over the past ten years, Photography RI has built an impressive portfolio that spans from local New England magazines to international publications. Specializing in unique, high-quality photographs, James and Amie have had their fair share of noteworthy shoots. From photographing the official portrait of the mayor, to NBA hall-of-famer Magic Johnson, they have crossed all genres and subjects.
Just as Photography RI has grown organically over the past ten years, so too have James and Amie. Their art has not followed a particular path or focus; instead it has chosen new muses and new lenses of discovery. They still have a few local spots on their bucket list, like the Naval War College, Arcadia, and a behindthe-scenes look at Electric Boat; but they’re not putting a timeline on anything.
“Photography is the all-access pass that lets us satisfy our never ending curiosity about the people and places around us. If peo-
For more information on Photography RI, visit PhotographyRI.com or call 401.709.5230.
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Blackstone Valley River By: Julia Romano In 1985, the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (known after 1999 as the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor) was designated by the United States Congress, following the path of the Blackstone River from Providence to Worcester. In 1997, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Transportation began work on the first Rhode Island segment, from Lincoln to Ashton. This segment was completed in 1998. A second Rhode Island segment was completed in 2002, from Ashton to Manville. In August 2007, a bridge reconstruction project at Martin Street in Lincoln was completed, ending a three-year bike path closure. The new bridge incorporated a major safety improvement with the path passing underneath Martin Street instead of meeting it at grade. In
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November 2007, a 2-mile extension from Manville to the Woonsocket Water Treatment Plant was opened. A 1-mile segment from Lonsdale to Valley Falls, which includes more than 500 feet of boardwalk over part of the Lonsdale Marsh, opened in 2008. A segment through the River’s Edge Recreational Complex in Woonsocket was completed in 2008, and that segment was linked to the previously-completed portions to the south later that year. The path was about 10 miles long as of mid2009. Additional segments were under design to extend the path further through Woonsocket toward the Massachusetts border and south into Central Falls and Pawtucket. In 2011, an 8.5 mile segment of on-road bicycle lanes opened connecting the Blackstone River Greenway with the East Bay Bike Path, starting in Providence. In 2013, sharrows were painted through Woonsocket from the Massachusetts border to the River’s Edge Recreational Complex.
One of the most exciting projects currently underway in the Heritage Corridor is the extension of the construction of the Blackstone Valley River Bikeway. When completed, this bikeway will extend forty-eight miles from downtown Worcester, MA to India Point Park in Providence, RI. From there it will connect with the existing East Bay Bikepath and continue on to Bristol, RI. The Blackstone River Greenway (previously known as the Blackstone River Bikeway) represents a big undertaking in this tiny state: The 11.8-mile trail is the largest open segment on a nearly 50-mile corridor that will eventually connect Providence to Worcester, Massachusetts. A restored drive-in movie theater sign featuring the trail’s name greets you at the trail’s current south end on John Street in Lonsdale. From the start, you’ll be treated to many picturesque scenes of the wide, churning Blackstone River and the placid, historic canal. After a mile, you’ll cross over the Pratt Dam on
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a six-span bridge, which sits atop the original railroad piers and abutment. Ashton marks the approximate trail midpoint. You could begin or end your journey here by parking on Route 116 or at the visitor center along Interstate 295, which provides restrooms and information. Each parking lot offers a connecting spur on a slight incline to the trail.
shipped by and unloaded right off the train.
History buffs may choose to visit the historical Kelly House Museum, former home of Wilbur Kelly, a ship captain and mill owner. Nestled between the river and canal, the museum relates the transportation and industrial history of each waterway and the railroads.
Currently almost 20 miles of the Bikeway have been completed, including about 14 miles of paved, off-road bike path.
Continuing north, the trail parallels the active Providence & Worcester Railroad all the way to the end, even sharing a bridge across the river in Albion. The building materials for this stretch of the rail-trail were
The bikeway will serve as an alternate mode of transportation for commuters as well as the region’s premiere recreational bicycle facility, connecting New England’s second and third largest cities serving a population of more than 1 million.
Yelp reviewers of the Blackstone River Bikeway have said the following: “We’re all very lucky to have this bike path in our community. I’ve frequented the Lincoln to Woonsocket ride on my bike since I was a kid and have transitioned to running along the Lincoln-Cumberland corridor in more recent years. It offers a safe alternative to running/biking/etc. on
busy streets!” “A great place to get a work out when whether you’re walking, biking, running, or roller blading. There are great sights along the river, along with all different kind of birds and hawks. At times, deer can be seen, and even herons.” “The Blackstone River Bikeway is a fantastic trail that takes you along the river and past important sites in this nation’s industrial revolution. Only the Woonsocket to Central Falls segment is complete, but that still gives you a 22-mile R/T (I recommend starting at Davison Street in Woonsocket). You don’t cross a single street until mile 10, and it’s a well-controlled intersection. There’s only one more street crossing after that. The tarmac is perfect; wellmaintained. On a ride there with my son we saw a young beaver, snowy egret, a pair of swans, and interesting-looking ducks. I look forward to the day the trail actually runs from Providence to Worcester.”
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