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TravelTips Here Are the Best, Worst US Airports The New York area needs a definite upgrade If you’re traveling, the tristate area around the Big Apple may be the last place you want to fly in and out of. The Wall Street Journal took a look at America’s 20 biggest airports, looking at such factors as convenience (which includes everything from WiFi speed to how much walking visitors need to do); reliability (e.g., arrival delays, canceled flights, and TSA wait times); and value, including average fares and parking costs. The New York area’s three major airports all fell at the bottom of the rankings. ”We know we have a very, very long way to go,” says Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is handling a $24 billion revamp at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports.

Here are the five best and worst large airports in the United States.

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The five best large airports Phoenix (PHX) Denver (DEN) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Detroit Metro (DTW) Orlando (MCO)

London-Sydney flight equaled distance record airline set in 1989 Australia’s national carrier Qantas on Friday successfully completed a 19.5-hour non-stop flight from London to Sydney, which was used to run a series of tests to assess the effects of ultra long-haul flights on crew fatigue and passenger jetlag. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took off from London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday morning and touched down at Sydney Airport 45 minutes behind schedule at 12:30pm on Friday. The 11,060-mile journey was part of Project Sunrise—Qantas’ goal to operate regular, non-stop commercial flights from Australia’s east coast cities of Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne to London and New York, the AP reports.

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The five worst large airports Newark (EWR) New York JFK (JFK) Philadelphia (PHL) Miami (MIA) Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

Doctors Improvise to Save Sick Plane Passenger It involved a makeshift catheter made of straws It was 10 hours into a China Southern Airlines flight from Guangzhou to New York on Tuesday, and the crew suddenly had a problem: an elderly man who said he couldn’t urinate, had a swollen stomach, and had broken into a cold sweat. Two doctors answered the call for medical assistance, and their quick thinking saved the man’s life.The man’s family told surgeons Zhang Hong and Xiao Zhanxiang that he had a history of prostate enlargement, and they gave the doctors permission to do what they needed to do to help him. With six hours left in the flight, Zhang and Xiao knew they had to take extreme measures, as they realized the man had gone into shock—so they created a catheter by taping together straws from milk boxes, plastic tubing from an oxygen mask, and a syringe needle.

After the needle was inserted, however, the doctors realized it wasn’t big enough to extract the urine—leading to a ”split-second decision” by Zhang to start sucking the bodily fluid out himself. The Mirror reports 4 ShopInRI

Qantas Tests 19.5-Hour Flight

Last month, Qantas completed the first nonstop flight from New York to Sydney, which took 19 hours and 16 minutes. Another New York to Sydney flight is expected next month to round out the project. There were 52 people on board, mostly Qantas employees, including four pilots led by Captain Helen Trenerry. The passengers participated in various experiments, including using wearable technology devices to track sleep patterns, food and drink intake, lighting, and physical movement. A final decision on whether the ultra-long haul flights will become a commercial reality is expected by the year’s end, with the service potentially launching by 2022. A Qantas Boeing 747 flew the same route in 1989, with a journey time of 20 hours and 9 minutes.

Zhang spent 37 minutes with his mouth to the tube, spitting out almost a quart of urine into a wine bottle at his side. ”It was an emergency situation, I couldn’t figure out another way,” he said. Zhang, meanwhile, is shrugging off the praise coming his way. ”Saving lives is a doctor’s instinct.”

Jeopardy! Top 3 to Meet in Prime-Time Showdown Winner of January tournament will take home $1M. When James Holzhauer was piling up Jeopardy! victory after victory, “a lot of people were wondering, well, how would he do against Ken Jennings? How would he do against Brad Rutter?” host Alex Trebek said.

They’ll find out. Jeopardy! plans a Greatest of All Time tournament involving the game show’s three biggest winners ever. The tournament will air in prime time on ABC, starting Jan. 7. The player with the most combined winnings from the two games wins, and the tournament goes on until one of them has won three matches—possibly as long as seven days. The victory is worth $1 million to the winner. The other two will collect $250,000. “I don’t know how this doesn’t become an event,” an ABC executive said.

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Sub That 80 Americans Died on Found After 75 Years A determined American explorer has discovered a submarine lost for 75 years and the final resting place of 80 American servicemen. Tim Taylor, who runs a project dedicated to finding the 52 US submarines lost in action during World War II, says his team has found the USS Grayback off Okinawa, the New York Times reports. The sub, which sank more than a dozen Japanese ships and rescued a group of downed American airmen, left Pearl Harbor on Jan. 28, 1944, for its 10th combat mission and never returned. Japanese records translated after the war said a plane had hit the sub with a 500-pound bomb and gave the latitude and longitude. But last year, Yutaka Iwasaki, a Japanese researcher who works with Taylor's team, discovered that one digit had been mistranslated. Iwasaki's finding revealed that the Grayback had been hit 100 miles from the approximate location the Navy had listed. Taylor and his team searched the area using autonomous underwater drones. When the main underwater vehicle malfunctioned on the next-to-last day of the expedition, the team prepared to leave, until data from the vehicle led them to the Grayback. "It was amazing. Everyone was excited. "Then you realize there are 80 men buried there, and it’s a sobering experience."

Jenner to Sell Majority Stake in Kylie Cosmetics CoverGirl owner Coty to pay $600M for a 51% share The world's youngest self-made billionaire is now $600 million richer. The downside is that Kylie Jenner will be without the majority share in her own beauty company. Jenner is expected to sell a 51% stake in Kylie Cosmetics, founded in 2015, to American beauty company Coty, which owns brands CoverGirl, Rimmel, MaxFactor, and OPI. "I'm excited to partner with Coty to continue to reach even more fans around the world," says the 22-year-old, who will remain the face of the company while Coty works to build Kylie Cosmetics into an international beauty powerhouse. Coty plans to add fragrances and nail polish to the existing make-up and skincare lines and make the products available to more consumers. But the deal, valuing the company at $1.2 billion, is a bit of a gamble since celebrities easily fall out of fashion. "Already we may be past peak Kardashian, with the family's TV show now into its 17th series," writes Andrea Felsted at Bloomberg. Coty maintains Jenner is "not a fad," however, noting her company's revenue grew 40% in the last year. Indeed, Coty's chairman Peter Harf refers to Jenner, who has 270 million social media followers, as "a modern-day icon."

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World News Move to This Town, Get a Free House Thieves Raid Europe’s Largest Collection of Treasures Mayor wants new residents to A small diamond encrusted sword spark revival in Sicily

“I can’t stand to see this gorgeous, old historical center empty and turn into a ruin, Owners have abandoned the crumbling, ancient houses, said the mayor of Cammarata (Sicily) Vincenzo Giambron. “It leaves a deep scar on the townscape with the risk of dangerous collapses,” he said. To reverse the damage and repopulate the shrinking town, Giambrone has talked the buildings’ owners into handing over the buildings free of charge to people moving to the picturesque town.

Recipients must provide a plan for refurbishment, agree to complete it within three years and put down a $4,300 deposit that’s held until completion. Priority goes to families with young children, and couples who have a baby after moving there get a bonus of more than $1,000. The buildings can be turned into a house, hotel, B&B, shop or restaurant.

Other Italian towns have offered buildings for a dollar or so, but Giambrone has slashed that price. About a dozen stone buildings are ready for new owners now, he said, with more on the way. In addition to the price of housing, the mayor thinks newcomers will like the welcome they receive. The town prides itself on its hospitality, per the Independent. And Cammarata expects benefits beyond the remodeling. “Newcomers trigger change, innovation, new ideas,” Giamberone said. “They revamp the local economy and can kick-start a revolution.” Also free in the town are the scenes of the reddish stone buildings, balconies, palazzos and the nearby Mount Etna, an active volcano.

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and a necklace strung with 177 pearls were among a hoard of priceless jewels stolen from one of Europe’s most important collection of royal treasures. Dresden’s Grünes Gewölbe museum, or the Green Vault, released details of the three sets of jewels stolen during a heist last month which included jewelry belonging to the Bavarian princess and Saxon Queen Amalie Auguste, who ruled in the 19th Century. Museum officials wouldn’t say which of the items was most valuable nor place a monetary value on the jewels, which they have previously described as priceless. One of the largest diamonds of the collection is the so-called ”Saxon White” with over 49 carats. It was fixed in a shoulder piece that included two other diamonds that were 21.01 and 39.53 carats.

The small sword, called an epee, is made of silver and gold with a dazzling hilt of nine large and 770 small diamonds. One brooch-type jewel worn by Queen Amalie Auguste featured over 660 gemstones. Most of the items date back to the 18th century. Among the queen’s jewels were hairpieces in the shape of the sun and moon, diamond and pearl necklaces, and hat ornaments. The museum has reopened to the public but the room where the heist took place remains cordoned off by police. Art experts have warned the hoard could be lost forever if the items are broken up and gemstones removed for sale. Heads of art galleries and museums around the world are calling the theft a tremendous loss.

From Egypt, Another Kind of Mummy Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities revealed details on recently discovered animal mummies, saying they include two lion cubs as well as several crocodiles, birds, and cats. Items from the new find were displayed at a makeshift exhibition at the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, south of Cairo, near where mummies and other artifacts have been found in a vast necropolis. ”We are finding here hundreds of objects,” said Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anany. ”All of them are very interesting from the Egyptological point of view to know better this area.”

The Saqqara plateau hosted at least 11 pyramids, including the Step Pyramid, along with hundreds of tombs of ancient officials, ranging from the 1st Dynasty (2920 B.C.-2770 B.C.) to the Coptic period (395-642). Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, told reporters that local archaeologists found a cache that includes hundreds of mummified animals, birds, and crocodiles. He said that among the mummified animals were two lion cubs and radar scans were needed on three others to determine that the mummies were also lions. Archaeologists frequently find mummified cats but the recovery of a lion is rare. In 2004, the first lion skeleton was found in Saqqara, revealing the sacred status of the animal in ancient times. Archaeologists also found wooden and bronze cat statues representing the ancient goddess Bastet and a rare large stone scarab, which Waziri described as “the largest all over the world.”

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Vice President Brian Kelly Board Members Dr. Paul Matrullo Dr. Joseph Matrullo Michael Mota Contributors Jen Wallace Al Matthews Stacie Venagro Tom Lopatosky Andrew Irby Writers Mark Berger Brian Lowney Julia Romano Jenn Lombari Patrick Burke Susan Gazerro Sarah Wessel Sales Executives Jeffrey Manzo Jim Lombari Jenn Lombari Michael Belsito Fashion Editor Rosanna Ortiz Photographers Guillermo Garcia Allyson Barth Michael Belsito

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38-40 Cover Story Charming Treasures / Charmed and Dangerous

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7 Table of Contents 9 Anthony’s Authentic Italian Cuisine 11 Live the Live Monthly Recipe 14-15 Have Yourself a Merry Christmas Cookie 18-19 Parma Bar & Grille Opens Doors in North Providence

22-24 Be Merry with Festive Drink Recipes 26-27 The Italian Corner 31 Top Christmas Picks

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42-43 Savon Shoes Keeping Customers on Their Feet

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RI’s Finest Awards Ceremony

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80-81 Shang Bailey Hotel 52-53 The Matrullo Family Investing Decades Keeping Customers Smiling

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Anthony’s Authentic Italian Cuisine: A Fixture on the Hill

By Mark Berger

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

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

The restaurant employs a dozen people and prides itself on serving dishes with a nod to the “Old Country.” Diners can feast on several signature dishes, including their bone-in veal chops that are so big that they take up the entire plate, their linguini and clams and their Italian stuffed artichokes. Patrons can also dive into their fresh fish dishes, chicken or veal parmigiana with pasta, or perhaps for dessert, their amazingly delicious homemade cannolis.

Perhaps their calling card is their "World Famous Expresso Martinis,” among other specialty cocktails that are infused with rosemary, ginger and other herbs to give them an authentic flair and taste.

Palmisano said that his goal for operating a successful restaurant is simple: “I want people to feel like they are eating at my house.”

He noted about how meals are cultivated back in Italy. “It starts with visiting the local butcher shop for the freshest meat, then walking to the garden to select the vegetables, and maybe to the local store to pick up a bottle of wine. Palmisano said that the restaurant strives to maintain this tradition because “farm to table” offers the best quality and flavors for their customers.

“I hope that when customers visit Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, they enjoy a little piece of Italy with every made-to-order dish,” he said.

The restaurant is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The bar remains open one hour after closing.

They also cater events and have daily specials and promotions.

For more details about these upcoming events, please call 401273-5900. More details may be found by visiting their website at www.AnthonysonFederalHill.com.

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Notes from the Cooker, Traveler, Master Gardener and Serious Sipper of Creative Cocktails

By Al Milukas

BABY BELL PEPPERS WITH FRESH CORN STUFFING I came up with this crunchy appetizer a few years ago, when I needed a tasty bite for one of our summer parties. I wanted something fresh that highlighted the veggies of the season, so when I spotted these baby bell peppers in the supermarket, I got the idea.

I get requests for the recipe every year. (I grow my own baby bell peppers, but when we’re talking about feeding a large party, it’s time to go to the supermarket! ) I went to Twitter for some help.

Since I follow a number of chefs, I asked the question: I’m cooking for a real chef for the first time. What’s the #1 tip you can give me? Only one chef answered, but it was none other than Andrew Zimmern, and

Ingredients: * Baby bell peppers * 6 ears fresh corn, removed from the cob…or organic f rozen corn * 1/2 Vidalia onion, peeled, quartered, grilled, chopped * 1 cup mayonnaise * 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (I use Frank’s Red Hot) * 6 oz. feta cheese or Queso * Fresco, crumbled * Juice of 1 lime * Pinch of white pepper * 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

he said simply: “Be yourself.” Be myself? Yeah…I think I can fake that!

Cut the corn kernels from the ears, and sauté them very briefly in a little olive oil.

Place them in a bowl and let them cool.

Peel and quarter the Vidalia onion, and throw it on a hot grill with a little olive oil to get some nice grill marks on it, leaving the onion still crispy, not soft. If you’re cooking indoors, throw the quartered onion in a hot pan with a little olive oil, and cook it until you get some brown marks on it. Remove it, let cool, then place it in a food processor and pulse it until the onion is chopped into small bits, just smaller than the corn kernels. Add the onions to the corn.

In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the Frank’s Red Hot. Pour in the crumbled cheese and mix well. Pour this into the corn and onion bowl and mix well.

Add the lime juice, white pepper and parsley to the bowl and mix well again.

Cut the baby bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membrane.

Stuff the peppers with the corn mixture and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

If you’re preparing this ahead of time, refrigerate the stuffed peppers until you’re ready to eat, but allow some time for them to warm up to a cool, not cold, temperature.

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Group & Private Classes available.

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North Providence breakfast concept focusing on scratch made & substainability.

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North Providence Welcomes Parma Bar & Grille

by Jenn Lombari

You may be familiar with Chef David Ashworth from his many appearances on The Rhode Show or maybe you are a fan of his cooking already and have been to his Smithfield location, Parma Ristorante? His family wants to welcome you and your family. He and his wife Laura, and team members Mike Altieri and Robert Kenerson IV opened Parma Bar & Grille located at 1449 Mineral Spring Ave in North Providence. David and Laura will float between the two restaurants but Laura’s son, Robert will be managing the mornings since his passion is breakfast foods and Mike will be running the night time since he enjoys the night time scene.

There was never any talk of a soft opening. Ashworth and team were so confident in their menu and their vision, he said “The soft opening is me turning the key the morning we open.”

Much like his other restaurant, Parma Bar & Grille offers a comfortable environment for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with friends and family, only here, it is a much more relaxed and casual experience instead of a fine ding experience. Nothing on the menu here is priced over $18.

Ashworth is known for his unique take on menu items. The one he’s most excited to offer is Penne Vodka Balls.

You’ll find them on the appetizer list.

You’ll get three fried pasta balls with a side of pink vodka sauce. Just enough to start a night out with friends. The breakfast menu is offering up large portions of home style meals. They aren’t trying to recreate breakfast, just serve it at a better quality. Everything is made from scratch. They are not using pancake and waffle batter. Specialty omelets, Belgian waffles, French toast, pancakes and Italian frittata, are just some of the items that stand out on the breakfast portion of the menu.

Breakfast is served until 2pm…and there is a breakfast pizza!

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from on the lunch and dinner menu.

Lunch is served daily starting at 11am.

Why not try a parmigiana sandwich of your choice? They come on a potato bun with house cut fries. As a Rhode Islander, you need to try the Clamcake Burger.

It’s a pan fried clamcake with spicy lemon remoulade and arugula. The Texas Toast Grilled Cheese is a stand out option that gives the customer the choice of customizing their sandwich with fillings. Maybe you’ll be in the mood for a crispy pork belly sandwich with arugula, jalepeno, cabbage slaw and aioli.

Hungry yet?

There are 11 specialty pizzas available loaded with fresh meats, vegetables, and cheeses. There is something for everyone. Salads at Parma Bar & Grille are no joke! These salads are made with the freshest ingredients and you can load them up with chicken, steak, or salmon for and additional price. Entrees range from Italian favorites to fish dishes, sirloin, and Fish and Chips.

If you are curious about specials, there

will be Wing Night where specials include .35 cent wings and buckets of beer. Appy Hour starts at 3pm. Another feature is Ladies Night with drink specials, and you can watch the game on 7 TVs throughout the restaurant. Staying in to watch the game or having people over for a special occasion?

Call ahead for your wings and pizza orders. Parma Bar & Grille updates their Facebook often so check there for updates.

In the official announcement on their Facebook page, they stated that they… ”will continue to build on the best customer experience. A place where you can have a fabulous meal at an affordable price…” They went on to say “We are forever grateful to you, our customers. Our customers have become part of our Parma family. It’s you that makes this place feel

as warm as it does. We are excited for this next chapter and cannot wait to see what the future holds! Thank you all for being a part of our journey!”

Be sure to visit both locations, and book your special occasion with the crew at Parma Bar & Grille or Parma Ristorante.

Parma Bar & Grille 1449 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence Parma Ristorante 266 Putnam Pike, Smithfield Follow both restaurants on Facebook for specials, entertainment, and more.

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INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup Eggs, separated 32 oz. Sugar, divided 16 oz. Whole milk Grated nutmeg

8 oz. Heavy cream 4 oz. Bourbon 4 oz. Spiced rum

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large bowl, beat together the egg yolks and half a cup of sugar until the yolks turn light in color.

2. Stir in the milk, heavy cream, bourbon, and rum.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining quarter-cup of sugar until they form soft peaks.

4. Fold about a third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture.

5. Serve in punch or tea cups topped with freshly grated nutmeg, folding in more of the egg whites as desired.

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Whether you would like to sit in the dining room and enjoy a mouth-watering dinner or relax at the bar with friends, The Tavern on Main is the place to be.

Join us for Candelight Shopping on Thursdays in December!

December 5th 12th & 19th. Shoppers Special - Sirloin Scampi 9 oz / Sirloin & Shrimp Scampi $23

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An Interview with Christine Hall

Owner of Charming Treasures & Charmed and Dangerous Charming Treasures has been a RI staple for quite sometime now. How long has this amazing boutique been servicing the stylish in Rhode Island?

Charming Treasures opened in 2008. It was housed in a small building that my husband and I were renovating. The store was in front, with an office in the back. In 2010, we moved Charming Treasures to its current location on Danielson Pike. The building was constructed in the 1800’s, and was vacant at the time. The space allowed us to have room to grow and the location is in the center of the quaint Scituate Village. In 2012, we opened a sister store, Charmed and Dangerous Boutique, which is located diagonally across from Charming Treasures.

What brands can one expect to see in Charming Treasures?

Our most popular brands are John Medeiros Jewelry Collections, Vera Bradley, Luca and Danni, Tiffany Jazelle, Jo Jo Loves You, Colby Davis and Scout.

To keep our products current, we are continuously bringing new product lines in. We recently added Ivory Ella and Scout jewelry!

Are there any top sellers that you urge shoppers to check out?

Honestly, there are so many brands to choose from! I’m most proud of our selection of locally made products. Customers can choose from Rachyl’s Goat Milk, Ocean State Soap Company (Del’s products), Kris Zarli hand-painted glasses and more! We also have many Rhode Island items that are great for relatives and friends visiting the Ocean State!

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The retail landscape has changed a bit the past couple of years, have you felt any of that change in your shop?

With online shopping being so easily accessible to consumers, it definitely has affected small businesses. What makes our customers come back to us is their shopping experience. It’s the little things that we do that make a big impact that you won’t find with online shopping. It’s the warm atmosphere where you can touch, feel, see, and smell the unique products. You’re always greeted with a smile and are given personal service. Plus we offer free gift bagging, so when a customer leaves, they’re all set to give that special gift. We’re certainly grateful for the support of our regular customers and we’re grateful to new ones!

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What can a shopper expect when they walk in to your boutique?

Our customers will be greeted by one of our “Charming Girls” as I like to call them! We strive to offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our customers, and the girls provide that. They are also very knowledgeable in the brands we carry, that way customers can make an informed decision when choosing a gift for that special someone!

Is there anything else you would like to share?

We’re excited to be members of the Scituate Business Association!

The SBA is under new leadership and there are many new and exciting things planned. The SBA has brought the businesses together and there is a sense of community that benefits not only the businesses, but everyone locally. We’re hoping the SBA will be a great model for other towns to be inspired by. Be sure to follow the SBA on social media to stay informed on upcoming events.

The Scituate Business Association is under new leadership and it intends to bring more recognition to the town. Local shop owners, Roxanne Jasparro (Bewtiched of Scituate), Anne Celleti (Sweet Salvage), Maggie Round (Round’s Collision) and Christine Hall (Charming Treasures/Charmed and Dangerous Boutique) were elected to the board at the beginning of the year. The board is working hard to bring new life to the association and increase membership. Since the women took over, the association has grown to over 70 members. New members are not only from North Scituate, but Clayville and Hope as well. By increasing members and involvement, they’re goal is to make Scituate a shopping destination along with encouraging residents to spend their money locally, with business of all types, to stimulate the local economy. Eat local, bank local, shop local, and use local service companies. The SBA holds monthly meetings, usually on the first Tuesday of the month. They are also establishing bi-monthly networking meetings, where members can mingle and share with our fellow business owners in a social setting. They sponsor or take part in many community events (such as the Scituate Scarecrow Contest and Christmas in the Village). More projects are being planned in order to grow the business and community. They also offer volunteer opportunities in order to give back to the community as well. You can follow the SBA on Facebook to learn more about upcoming events. Any questions, please email the group at info@scituatebusinessassociation.

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Holiday Cheer Well, here they come again, the holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve all within a thirty day span this year. For some it is a time of stress and depression with the decisions on what gifts to give weighing on their brains. For others, it is time to party. This year we have everything covered.

We have quality gifts at great prices, and incredible fashions for those who enjoy and engage in a surplus of holiday cheer.

This year we have a plethora of cold weather clothing and accessories at great prices. We have a full stock of all kinds of short coats, mid-length, and long coats. We have sweater coats, rain coats, all weather coats, and waxed cotton as well. We have a truly amazing selection of overcoats, including some designer pieces from Cardinal of Canada and Bresciani of Italy. We have an incredible leather, retro trench coat for Hart Shaffner & Marx.

We have a wonderful waxed cotton coat form Schott Co., the people who make the P-Coat for the US Navy.

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For the cold weather ahead, we have a full line of hats, gloves, and scarves. Our hat department, probably the largest selection in the state, features the icon of good taste, Stetson Hats. We have fedoras, bowlers. Snap brims, short brims and western styles. We can even size a hat on you if needed. We have a selection of styles, fabrics, and colors that should delight everybody.

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Benefits of Yoga, Pilates & Meditation

By Susan Gazerro Life in today’s society is so hectic.

Everyone is running in a million different directions. We o en forget to take time to just relax. Yoga, Pilates and meditation are perfect practices for refocusing, regrouping and cleansing the mind and body.

Through yoga, we can experience the feeling of safety within our bodies. Let me explain. Starting with our breathing, our breath anchors us in the present moment and empowers us with the ability to self-regulate.

The philosophy of yoga is to re-educate the body and mind through movement, breath and stillness.

One becomes mindful and self aware and stress levels are reduced. It’s “self time.” Time to detox the mind. You become one with your mind without attaching yourself to your stories. It’s awareness without ownership.

It’s a time you can think clearly least flexible person until I faithwithout outside influences and fully starting stretching and incircumstances interfering. corporating yoga into my workout routine. Within a short period of Tragic events leave lasting im- time, it was amazing how much pressions on the mind. Trauma is further I could stretch without not only an event, but an experi- feeling a pull or pain. Other benence that can remain in the body. efits include soothing your sciatiThe body remembers neglect, ca, relieving lower back pain, reabuse and terror. Trauma keeps lieving tension in your neck and us trapped between regret of the shoulders, strengthening your past and fear of the future. As we hips, knees and feet, improving move through the yoga postures, your digestion, and even losing we ground ourselves in our bodies weight. and find our strength.

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lung capacity and circulation strength and flexibility, particularly of the abdomen and back muscles. Coordination, both muscular and mental, are key components in an effective Pilates program. Posture, balance and core strength are all greatly increased.

Bone density and joint health improve, and many experience positive body awareness for the first time. Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that ability spills over and improves other areas of one’s life.

Over the last 20 years, the practice of Pilates has experienced

To sum this up, as a fitness instructor, I am so comfortable and have a strong belief in the physical benefits of cardio training, weight training, resistance training, marathon training, etc., however, yoga, Pilates and meditation are just as important to the mind, body and soul as is physical activity.

Although yoga and Pilates do provide some physical benefits, they are also are a way to keep the mind in shape. We take care of everything in our lives, and those who exercise, take care of their bodies; but without a strong mind, anything and everything else in our life can turn to chaos. We need to cleanse our minds as well as our bodies.

When we feel good mentally, everything else falls into place much easier. an explosion on a global level. Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. With a systematic practice of specific exercises, coupled with focused breathing patterns, Pilates has proven itself to be invaluable, not only as a fitness endeavor, but also as an important adjunct to professional sports’ training and physical rehabilitation of all kinds.

Meditation is a practice to refine our experience and to open a new dimension to our lives. It is a means to tap into a deep source of positive energy and joy. It brings a sense of inner calmness and reduces stress.

Meditation deepens our connections with others in our lives and the world around us.

“The body benefits from movement, while the mind benefits from stillness.”

Again, these practices are what cleanse the mind.

You need a clean, clear mind to fulfill your life.

“The thing about meditation is you become more and more YOU.” Go within, find strength and peace, so the world cannot blow your candle out.

Everyday life, stories, emotions, situations, etc., limit our experiences because they leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Meditation helps in how we perceive the world by expanding our mind and thoughts beyond those everyday life occurrences. Meditation has been practiced for over 5,000 years and life was certainly slower during that time. People didn’t have the need to disconnect from the world they way we do, as they didn’t have the anxiety and stress we live with today, as a result of being overwhelmed with everyday life. It was a practice that was both spiritual and practical. Even back then, people knew there were benefits to practicing meditation. It was first documented in India. China and Japan were also developing their own form of meditation at that time. It really gained ground as a spiritual practice when the Buddhists started practicing meditation. Christianity never embraced meditation, however, prayer and meditation share so many similarities.

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FitnessTips By: Stacie Venagro 2017 World Miss Fitness America Pro

The holiday season is here!

Whatever holiday you celebrate it usually involves a celebration with lots of food.

We connect with our family and friends over a delicious meal. There’s also all of the pre-holiday treats throughout the month. Cookies, cakes, pies, and all of the other sugary treats. This can be a stressful time for someone who’s trying to lose weight.

Maybe you’re not trying to lose weight, but you want to maintain a healthy diet and eating too many sweets doesn’t make you feel good. People are often very surprised to see me enjoying a treat here and there, but it’s all about balance! I don’t stress myself out over indulging sometimes because I know that most of the time I’m eating nutritious foods that fuel my body.

Stay active! I hear every excuse... “I’m too busy”, “the weather is bad”, “my family is coming in”, “my kids won’t let me workout”. I’m going to keep it real here, lose the excuses. Almost anyone can find at least 20 minutes in their day to do a quick workout. We spend more time on our phones scrolling through social media than exercising. I’ve talked about this in past articles and I’ll say it again, keep it simple. Your workout does not have to involve any equipment at all. If you have access to a gym or you have things at home you can use, then great! If you can’t or don’t want to go to the gym or spend any extra money on working out then clear a space at home, grab a bottle of water and a mat (if you have one) and get moving! I give my clients at home workout cards to use on the days they don’t come to the gym or on snow days. The 60 ShopInRI

cold weather and short days can sometimes make us feel pretty crummy. A good workout will get your heart rate and endorphins flowing, it’s the perfect medicine for the winter blues.

Find an accountability partner. This doesn’t necessarily have to be someone that you workout with every time, but someone who can help keep you motivated. You can share tips with each other and swap workouts! If you don’t have anyone close to you to do this with join a class at your local gym. At SVF we’re always sharing information and holding each other accountable. We know that sometimes you fall off track but when you have a positive support network it helps you to stay the course.

Drink lots of water everyday and eat a diet rich with fruits and veggies. Rather than focusing on all of the things you shouldn’t eat, think about all of the nutritious foods you should eat everyday. Having an occasional treat or enjoying a couple of drinks here and there aren’t going to be your downfall if what you’re eating most of the time is healthy. I’m not talking about “diet” foods either, I’m talking about whole foods. Fill your plate with foods without a label. Dark leafy greens, berries, season with fresh herbs like garlic, thyme, basil, and sage are just a small example. We are so fortunate to have the abundance of food available that we do.

Give thanks this holiday season and enjoy your time with friends and family. Be thankful for your health and the ability to get up and exercise. Whatever you celebrate let it be filled with love. I hope you enjoy it!

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The holidays should be a joyous time of year for all of us and our families. By being as proactive as possible from a fire prevention standpoint, we want to help ensure that this wonderful season is devoid of a potential tragedy that can easily be prevented!

If you live in New England, the chances are that you have experienced a Nor’easter, even if you have not realized it at the time.

A Nor’easter is a wind & precipitation weather phenomenon that is very unique. Most often in New England, our “stormy” weather approaches from the southwestern area. With Nor’easters, the storm approaches from the northeastern area. Even in New England, when the term ‘Nor’easter’ is heard, it is most often associated with snow events. As rare as Nor’easters are, one that may result in rain event, is even more of a distinct occurrence.

When Nor’easters arrive that have rain aligned with them in some capacity, they can test the structures that are built for our homes and businesses in ways in which they are not normally tested. Because of this, “magical” leaks, water stains, etc. often appear out of nowhere.

Throughout my time in the home improvement industry, I have had numerous conversations with people that call in to our offices and say, “I have this weird leak; it does not happen every time it rains, only during certain rain storms when the wind may be blowing the rain in a certain way.”

Usually this mysterious leak will only show its face during a Nor’easter and could possibly be VERY challenging to figure out where it is coming from.

Even if the general area where the leak is stemming from is able to be nailed down and a normal water test is done (where the area is saturated by a garden hose in an attempt to pinpoint the leak), the leak may not be able to be found because of the absence of the wind conditions that often happen with a Nor’easter.

These types of leaks are often the most difficult to correct. If the point of entry is not able to be identified, the leak obviously is not able to be fixed. The “natural” test needing to be done may only happen any time a Nor’easter rolls through.

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Mangiamo Featuring Claudia’s Creations Keeps North Providence Well Fed

By Mark Berger Life has a funny way of working itself out. People think they want to follow in their parents’ footsteps and have a career in their particular fields. Or, they might blaze their own trail and lead their own path to success.

Sometimes, it can take a sign from a higher authority to see the light and make the change that ultimately impacts their life.

For Claudia Fratiello, that moment came when she was at a job that she felt wasn’t her calling, and chose to follow a different route to professional happiness. That was when she opened Mangiamo featuring Claudia’s Creations, both located on 1958 Smith St., to provide lunch items and decorative dessert options for parties, events and corporate functions.

Fratiello said her family loved baking growing up and that helped shape her direction into the industry—as did some other factors.

“On December of 2017, I had emergency surgery, but I was still practicing Dental Hygienic unhappily,” she said. “I loved the patients, but not the job itself. At that point, (my fiancée) Mike, pushed me to find a location for a sandwich shop, which was something I always

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wanted to do. We combined both businesses under one roof—as I previously leased kitchen space for Claudia’s Creations.

Fratiello said she grew up in a family where one grandmother loved to cook and one grandmother loved to bake. They would exchange plenty of recipes all of the time.

After forging ahead with her baking career, Fratiello needed to find a place to set up shop. After several possible sites fell by the wayside, she found the perfect spot on 1958 Smith St., She officially opened her doors on November 12, 2018 after a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony a couple of days before. In the ensuing year, Fratiello said the whole process has been primarily a learning experience.

“There is a case of juggling how much food to purchase, how much would be consumed and time management,” she said. “There is no rhyme or reason to when there will be a crowd or when there will be some down time.

We even had to play around with the hours somewhat because it could be packed around closing time or maybe there’s little happening on a given day with foot traffic.”

Fratiello said the primarily Italian neighborhoods and the surrounding towns of Cranston, Johnston and Providence provided the necessary inspiration to create and impress customers.

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Fratiello serves up grinders, calzones and combos including Shepard’s pie and various soups that are available until the spring. She also compiles such grinder and calzone platters with for various local events.

Fratiello said the local business community has been receptive to ordering her platters for lunchtime gatherings and after-work functions. For the weekend warrior—or for the serious tailgater, there are chicken wing platters and other sports-related treats that will be the hit of the party, she said.

The subs are also named for members of her family.

The “Mighty Mike,” for example, is named for her fiancé, and is a 26-inch sub perfect for events. She said it is a hit with partygoers and at tailgates. There is another grinder called the “Sophia” for her niece that is a Super Italian sub. All of their subs are named after their kids, her four grandparents and their fourpound Yorkie.

“One of the reasons why the grinders we make here are popular is because we import the bread locally from the Original Italian Bakery in Johnston,” she said. “It comes out fresh and people are impressed with how the sandwiches taste. It’s a real crowd pleaser.”

She added that while those are the highlighted grinders, customers often rave about their meatballs and chicken cutlet subs.

For Claudia’s Creations, there are gift baskets, pastries, cookies and even doughboys for the hungry or for the people with a sweet tooth. All of the pies and deserts are made fresh daily and are popular selections during the holiday season. Claudia’s Creations wine and pepper biscuits are also featured in many baskets made by Maria’s House of Baskets located in Johnston. She said the Italian Cookie Tray is her most popular holiday item during the season.

They are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. They are only open for pickup orders on Sunday.

Additional details regarding Mangiamo featuring Claudia’s Creations may be found by contacting Claudia Fratiello either at (401) 368-1483 or (401) 349-5028, or by e—mail her at claudiasreationsllc@gmail.com or mangiamoonsmith@gmail.com. They can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

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2 On average, Americans gain one pound from Thanksgiving.

3 Bill Gates has given away more than $28 billion since 2007.

4 People who complain online are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression and stress.

5 The word ”bed” looks like a bed.

6 Queen Elizabeth uses her handbag to send secret signals to her staff when she needs help getting out of a conversation with someone.

7 Women get a better night’s sleep next to their dogs than their partners, according to a recent study.

8 Weighlifting can help improve cognitive abilities, such as memory, reasoning, and attention, according to a study from the University of Alabama.

9 Nickelodeon’s classic green slime was made from applesauce, vanilla pudding, oatmeal and green dye. Not only was it safe to eat, it was also tasty.

10 The idea for the movie “Space Jam” was inspired by a 1992 Nike commercial, which featured Michael Jordan playing basketball against Bugs Bunny.

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Three of the world’s five oldest rivers flow in the states. The New, the Susquehanna, and the French Broad Rivers are each hundreds of millions of years old.

The only U.S. president to own a patent and a saloon: Abraham Lincoln. His patent was for a device to lift boats over sandbars. His saloon was a failure.

An estimated one in ten of us could be a blood relative to one of the original 102 pilgrims who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

Let’s open these facts about America with one about our country’s greatest symbol: its flag. The current 50-star American flag was designed by a 17-year-old as a school project in 1958. He got a B-.

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is the most-visited museum in the U.S. It gets over 9 million visitors a year and is second only to the Louvre in attendance worldwide.

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