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A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Awaits Field of Dreams Fans in 2020.
Field of Dreams is becoming a reality in 2020, when the New York Yankees will take on the Chicago White Sox in a regular season game at Dyersville Farm in Iowa, site of the original movie, on August 13. The 1989 fantasy baseball movie has become a true American classic. 30 years after Kevin Costner heard the immortal words “If you build it, he will come”, a regular season game will be played where the film was shot.
Field of Dreams would be nothing without its fields. The baseball diamond stretched across two farms, on land owned by the Lansing and Ameskamp families respectively. The Field of Dreams Movie Site explains how Don Lansing was approached by a representative who knocked on the door.
MLB (Major League Baseball) has announced some building work of their own. While a ballpark was created for the original shoot, a temporary stadium holding 8,000 will be put up nearby for the special event.
The production may have wrapped decades ago, but tourism boomed over the years. It wasn’t all plain sailing for the Lansings and Ameskamps, who reportedly had disputes over the direction of the site. In 2012 the land was sold to Go The Distance, who welcome over 100,000 visitors per year.
A pathway through a cornfield will take fans to the ballpark, which will overlook the famous movie location. The right field wall will include windows to show the cornfields beyond the ballpark.
FOX will televise the forthcoming game, which should recapture the magic of Field of Dreams whilst introducing new generations to this enduring movie experience. No word on how expensive tickets will be just yet.
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A French couple who visited the Italian island of Sardinia swear they just wanted to bring home a reminder of their visit. Now they’re facing possible jail time as a result, reports the Local. Their offense? Alleged sand theft. And not just a thimbleful: Authorities confiscated 90 pounds of sand in their vehicle, stuffed into 14 plastic bottles, as the couple tried to get on a ferry back to France. If they catch a judge in a bad mood, the couple could get one to six years in jail because, as it turns out, sand theft is a thing in Sardinia. In fact, so many tou4 ShopInRI
rists have been walking away with the stuff that the island passed a law in 2017 outlawing the trade in sand, shells, and the like, . ”Sandy beaches are one of the main attractions of Sardinia,” a local environmentalist explains. These beaches face the natural threat of erosion and the not-so-natural threat of thieving tourists, he says. If even 5% of the annual 1 million visitors indulged at even half the rate of the French couple, ”that would contribute significantly to the reduction of beaches—the main reason why tourists are attracted by the island of Sardinia.” The Local cites a growing international trade in Sardinian sand and shells, with sellers often popping up on sites such as eBay.
Patent Office to Tom Brady: You Are Not ‘Tom Terrific’ Tom Brady can still be terrific. He just can’t be Terrific, the US Patent and Trademark Office has decided. The star Patriots quarterback had applied for trademark protection for the “Tom Terrific” nickname, which has long been applied to baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, 74. The applications by Brady’s company involved commercial uses of the nickname on trading cards, posters and shirts, reports Boston.com. Such uses would “falsely suggest a connection” with the retired Mets pitcher, the ruling said. Because the nickname refers “uniquely and unmistakably” to Seaver, he’d have to agree to Brady’s trademarking of it. Brady’s application outraged many fans, especially Mets fans, and he said he didn’t intend to actually cash in on the nickname. He doesn’t like it, he said, and just wanted to keep others from selling products calling him “Tom Terrific.” The quarterback said: “It wasn’t something I was trying to do out of any disrespect or ill manner or anything like that.” He called the episode a “good lesson learned.” The trademark applications will be dropped automatically unless Brady responds within six months to the ruling.
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Beverly Hills Mountain once listed for $1 Billion Sells For Only $100K
A sprawling LA property once listed at $1 billion sold last month for just $100,000. That’s not the worst of it, the Guardian reports. The so-called Mountain of Beverly Hills was repurchased by its former owner along with an estimated $200 million in debt. ”This is the largest non-judicial foreclosure sale and the largest loss from a lender I’ve seen in 27 years,” a lawyer battling for the property tells the LA Times. With 157 acres and glittering views, the plot was expected to do better. Reports had Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise among possible buyers. But problems date back to 2004, when the estate of late Herbalife founder Mark Hughes sold the land to investor Chip Dickens and lent him about $45 million to do it. Dickens then transferred ownership to an LLC that couldn’t pay the debts, which swelled to around $200 million. And who wants to buy that? “No one,” said a woman in sunglasses when asked her identity at the property’s auction in Pomona. “Just stopped by for a walk.” Indeed, no one offered a bid and the Hughes estate repurchased it with the debt. Now the company that lost ownership is planning litigation if the owner—Dickens’ partner in the purchase, Victor Franco Noval—gets booted out. It’s all a far cry from the $1 billion the company asked for last summer. But the land will likely be re-listed with a ginormous asking price by Hughes’ estate. All that’s missing is an insane mansion. 6 ShopInRI
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INGREDIENTS: 1 can pumpkin puree (16 oz.) 2 cups milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon DIRECTIONS: 1. Place the pumpkin puree in a freezer bag. Store in freezer for at least 24 hours. 2. Thaw frozen pumpkin until soft. 3. Pour the milk into a blender. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and thawed pumpkin. Blend until smooth.
DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large pot, mix together the pumpkin puree, apple cider, pumpkin pie spice and the cinnamon stick. 2. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes. If mixture is too thick, add additional cider or water to thin it out. 3. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove clumps and cinnamon stick. Add rum and mix. Serve warm.
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SUIT YOURSELF at Franklin Rogers LTD. SUIT YOURSELF at Franklin Rogers LTD. Fall 2019 Fashion Forecast returned from the biggest men’s We just buying show in the world, which is held twice a year in Las Vegas. There are over 700 suppliers of menswear showing their wears at this convention. For me, I am like a kid in a candy store. I just want to buy everything. We see a lot of great items, but they just don’t fit in with what we do. My job is to find items that make sense, and work in our clothing mixture, look really great, and will offer the customer great value. Every line we look at has a certain amount of sameness from year to year. Our job is to sift through the sameness and find new looks, items, colors, fabrics, and styles to make sure that Franklin Rogers remains in the forefront of fashion in our marketing area.
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I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far! Maybe you’ve been feeling a little sluggish with all of this humid weather, so we’re going to talk about how to keep your workouts simple and effective. I always tell my clients that unless you’re looking to bulk up on some major muscle, there’s no need to be working out more than 30 minutes to an hour. You can get a great workout in without spending hours at the gym. As always, proper form and pushing yourself are the most important parts! I’m going to go over some examples and provide a couple of workouts at the end of this article. HIIT or high intensity interval training, also called Tabata, is one way to get your heart rate up and build strength. All you really need is a timer, water and a mat, if you have one. Start out by performing each exercise for 20-30 seconds and taking 10-12 seconds in between each movement. You can make it a total body workout hitting all muscle groups, or you can split it up and focus more on upper or lower body. No matter what, you’ll be getting some great cardio in, while building your strength. This is one of the best routines if steady state cardio isn’t your thing or you’re in a time crunch. If you want to take your workout outdoors or you have access to a treadmill, incorporate sprints into your workout. Run as fast as possible for a short duration of time, making sure to really lift your knees. You should barely be able to talk after a sprint. For an even bigger challenge, do some uphill sprints or raise the incline on the treadmill as high as you can, where you can get a good sprinting pace that’s safe for you. Start by getting up to sprint speed and slowly increase the incline, then for your next sprint interval, you can go right up to that number. This will not only burn calories and increase your cardio, it will also tone and sculpt your legs. What most people don’t realize is that sprinting is also a great core workout! After your sprint, walk at a decent pace until your heart rate starts to come down and then move on to your next exercise. Do not sit after you sprint, as it will take your heart rate down too fast; you need time to recover before moving to the next exercise. Strength training doesn’t have to take a long time. Pick 3 sets of 3 exercises each. You can do each move for 3040 seconds to start, or you can do a specific number like 10-12 reps of each exercise. I recommend starting out with 10-12 reps with a challenging weight that you can 40 ShopInRI
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Is Being Healthy All In Your Head? By Susan Gazerro The mind plays a huge part in our physical health. Actually, the mind can have control over one’s mental and physical state.
I have to start by saying that so far, I have lived a very fortunate life. I have traveled extensively due to my previous careers. I have owned and driven very nice vehicles. I’ve been blessed to not have any major tragedies occur within my family, with the exception of my own accident, which left me on life support, however, I not only survived, but I turned my accident into something positive, and then turned my life around, so I don’t think of the accident as a tragedy at all. I may not live as comfortably or as privileged as many others. On the other hand, I have not lived “without,” as many others do. I often question why some people are so fortunate and others so unfortunate? In my own experience, I have come to learn that life is not about what you have or don’t have. Life is about giving and having compassion for those in need. It’s about taking care of one another. It’s about making a difference in someone else’s life. 42 ShopInRI
Lend a Helping Hand ter how much money you have, or what car you drive, or how big your house isI know that it’s all cliche, but it’s true. In the end, what matters is how much you have I truly believe that even when one loved and how much love you is diagnosed with a disease, even have received in return. a terminal illness, attitude and outlook will be major determin- I actually feel sorry and sad for the ing factors of if one can beat the people who live thinking that the illness. The mind can be such a more they have, the happier they positive tool, or if you let it, it can will feel. The feeling of excitement be filled with negativity. I know for one gets from material things is many this sounds crazy, however, often a temporary feeling. This is mental happiness really can lead NOT what life is about. This life to good physical health. When you are living is so short. I tell peoyou feel good mentally and have ple all the time, “It doesn’t matter a positive outlook, chances are, what religion you are; you have to you are also going to be physical- believe in something.” You need a foundation. The timeframe of ly healthy. our lives is just a blink of the eye Now I know many may read this compared to the real eternity. Our and think, “No way; I’m taking lives are too short to believe that care of myself before I help oth- this is all there is. ers.” Although this attitude is understandable, in the end, what We strive to have the best of evmatters most is what we do for erything. We push our children to others in need; it does not mat- be the best they can be, to beWhen we give to or help others, it makes us feel good and when we feel good mentally, our physical health is positively impacted.
come the best they can become. To have more than we had. It is natural to want more for our children, however; it saddens me to see young children caught up in a material ridden lifestyle. This may only lead them to feel stress. To be healthy, you need to be content with what you have and what makes up your inner thoughts. To be content is to not worry about the future and striving for only what’s necessary. My hero is St. Teresa, formerly, Mother Teresa. She truly knew what life was about. She spent her entire life caring for the less fortunate. Now, I understand that no matter how generous we are, or how much we help others, we will never compare to St.Teresa, but I also feel that so many people need to step back, take a look at their life, and ask themselves, am I living a life to be proud of? Am I sending my children the right message with how I live my life? When we pass on, is what we are worried about really going to matter? We all want better for the next generation, but is it really better? Aren’t we making ourselves unhealthy, and even ill, by focusing on what’s not important? I believe that life was easier, and as a result, more enjoyable when it was simpler. Our grandparents likely had just a quarter of what we have in material items, and I believe that as a result, experienced much less stress than the current generation. Then there’s technology. There’s no question that technology has allowed our nation to grow and to succeed on many levels, but I believe that it has also been somewhat of a detriment to the world. Social media drives many teens to become obsessive-and obsessive about all of the wrong things! People are hooked on receiving “likes” on different social media platforms. What about this makes it important to us? I get it, we all want to be liked. Needing approval is natural to human nature. But, it certainly should not be at the forefront of how we function or what drives us. For some, success is all about achievements.
Have you ever known a company CEO who is calm, cool and collected? At the end, is what they achieved as important as the time they lost with their families? The baseball or basketball games they missed for their child? The school play where their son was counting on their attendance, only to be disappointed again and again? The disappointment on a child’s face when mom or dad missed their school spelling bee? These things are what matters so much more than the late business meeting we can’t miss so that we schmooze the company partners or the big shot clients! We all want the nicest clothes. We want the best and fastest cars. But at what expense? If our health is the expense, or our families are being neglected, does it really matter what title we have or the amount of money we earn? I wish I could make everyone understand that what we own has nothing to do with our true happiness or purpose. We are killing ourselves trying to attain what we have been trained to believe is most important. What we really need is to be re-trained. We need to find a middle ground-one that will strengthen not only our physical and mental health, but even our soul. We need to believe in something bigger than us. Have you ever asked yourself, where has all of the years gone? It seems as though time passes even faster as we get older. For some, life may end in 70 years, but for others, it could end tomorrow. We need to stop and ask ourselves, “If I left this earth tomorrow, did I live a life that I am proud of? Did I help others to the best of my ability? Did I put others before material belongings? Have I been grateful for life’s simple, yet joyous moments?” If you answered yes to even a few of these questions, it is likely that you are at least on the right path, you feel for others, and also feel good about yourself-and feeling good about who you are, will undoubtedly result in you living and feeling healthy. “Enjoy Life Today. Yesterday is gone and Tomorrow may Never Come” ShopInRI 43
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Born out the need to help others as they transition into elder care and have their needs met more often, several local businesses are joining together to sponsor a Cornhole Tournament to raise awareness and funds for their organization. Their elimination tournament event takes place on Thursday, September 12, at The Anchor Bay at Pocasset, 12 Old Pocasset Lane, Johnston. The festivities begin with food and drinks at 4:30 p.m. followed by the tournament at 5:30 p.m. Raffles, gift baskets and other activities will take place as they hope to raise further awareness of this group. This event is being sponsored by The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, Gentry Moving and Storage in Cranston and Anchor Bay at Pocasset.
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Jen Burns, Sales Manager at The Bridge at Cherry Hill, said the opportunity to not only get the word out about TLC4LTC while mentioning the efforts of those who help senior citizens is a continuous demand. She said while she and her group do its part to bring awareness to this topic, more work needs to be done. “Senior citizens are often a forgotten group,” she said. The Bridge is an all-encompassing facility aiding senior citizen at various stages of their physical and mental well-being. “For those seniors who are living in assisted living facilities, they may not have family close to them, have anyone come to visit or take them out for lunch or for some other activity. This group gives them some comfort and feeling wanted.” Lisa Ferreira, Director of Purchasing for the Providence-based Health Concepts, Ltd., said TLC4LTC works to grant wishes to patients who
are nearing the end stages of their lives. Their reach is statewide and the hope for the group is giving the people who request something to fulfill their dream, she said. “Our group has already granted four wishes to caregivers and patients,” said Ferreira, who credits Pam Marchetti with spearheading the group. “We had one resident who wanted to attend a Boston Red Sox Baseball game. We had one person get their life back together after a fire destroyed their home. A third person received day care for their child after their mother passed away unexpectedly. The child’s grandmother was caring for the child at the time. We are working on a fourth member who wants a motorcycle with a side car and play golf.” As Ferreira mentioned, Marchetti started the group after battling breast cancer. She was impressed by the attention to care she received from her caregivers and other people. Because of those efforts, Marchetti started the TLC4LTC as a way to give back to those people helping others. The group began several years ago and has since received a 503 (c) non-profit organization designation. TLC4LTC holds two other fundraisers in addition to the upcoming tournament. They host a wine tasting during the spring and coming up in November, they will put on a Lip Sync Battle that takes place at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln. That event will happen on Thursday, November 7, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ferreira said she met Burns about the opportunity to promote their cause. Along with Gentry President Christine Crum and Anchor
Bay Marketing Manager Tracy Cale, they decided that the popularity of hosting an elimination tournament would be both fun and educational. She added that the initial idea of helping others— particularly seniors—appealed to the trio. “Many of these people are at the end stages of their lives,” Ferreira said. “They are looking to have that one last trip or one last memory of something or some place that is special to them. We are in the service of making that happen for them.” Cornhole Tournament Tickets are $40 for a team of two, $25 for a single entrant and a suggested donation of $5 to watch the action. Event organizers are looking for individuals and local businesses to become sponsors, which start at $100. Sponsors receive event recognition. Further details can be found by contacting Jen Burns at The Bridge at Cherry Hill. She can be reached either by calling 401-529-6854 or by email at jjburns@centurypa.com. Gift baskets and other donations may be sent to Tracy Cale at Anchor Bay at Pocasset. She may be reached at 401-421-6610 or: dsm2@anchorbaypocasset.com. ShopInRI 51
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By: Mark Beger Photos By: K. Anderton Photography The Assembly Theatre, located on 26 East Ave., in Harrisville section of Burrillville, has been transformed into a community playhouse that have residents involved with children’s shows, well-known favorites and some new stories to be told by the actors. All of these changes is the work of a newly founded, Patrons of the Assembly Theatre is now a 501 (c) 3, thanks to work by members of a volunteer group focused on improving the venue. Holly Dumaine-Picard recently joined on as the group as Executive Chair after learning about the opportunity through her child who happens to attends school in town. The idea of overseeing this organization interested her because of the chance to tell stories and getting people of all ages to get involved in the arts. “I strongly feel that kids should become immersed in the arts from an early age,” said Dumaine-Picard, who also holds a job in the corporate sector in Northern Rhode Island. “Children 58 ShopInRI
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Austin T. Levy, the 354-seat venue has historically been used as a community space, a movie theater and of course, a space for live performances. Levy established a Board of Administration to manage the theater, along with several other buildings he donated to the town of Burrillville including the current Town Hall, the town Annex and the American Legion Hall.
Built in 1933 as a gift to the town There are plenty of changes coming to by mill owner and philanthropist the Assembly Theatre. There are other
activities and acts from local artists and musicians that have added some flair to this quite country town. The theatre also received approval to serve beer and wine at certain performances. A dedicated group of volunteers known as AssemblyACT have begun producing their own shows, with their first shows happening over the summer. There will be other local productions and artists to be gracing the stage over the next several months, according to Dumaine-Picard. They have also brought on a new artistic director to oversee the theatrical and educational programs. Brittany Dyer has been active in the music community in R.I. and MA for many years as a teacher, singer and pianist. She serves as music director for her church in Grafton MA, where she sings, and plays organ and piano on a weekly basis. Dyer has been a consistent Music Director at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, serving both for adult and children’s productions. She has also been involved with their winter, spring and summer camps for many years. She was previously served as a choral and drama teacher at a private school in RI for several years, where she really nurtured her teaching skills and became even more in love with her trade while teaching 6-12th grade. Dyer has plans for new adventures and taking on a new music studio schedule with AssemblyACT at The Assembly Theatre in Harrisville, RI. The Assembly Theatre is actively seeking sponsors for their lineup of programs for this coming season. Sponsors receive various perks and sneak-peaks as well as other amenities. Theatre Patrons want to partner with local, state and regional businesses and individuals who are interested in promoting the arts. Come check out what the Assembly Theatre has to offer!
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How to Save for Education Without Taking your Eye Off of Retirement It’s no secret that many American parents want to support their kids by paying for their college education. According to recent Ameriprise research, 87 percent of parents today already have paid for or plan to assist with these costs. Furthermore, 33 percent of respondents have delayed their own retirement, or plan to, in order to help their kids pay for college.1 While the choice to delay retirement to pay tuition is understandable and even admirable, the reality is doing so may not be the wisest financial decision. If you are considering how to balance saving for college and retirement, read on for some perspective. Prioritize college bills or retirement? Although it may be hard to hear, saving for retirement should take priority over college tuition. To understand why, consider the following: •
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You don’t want to run out of money in retirement. If your savings come up short, you don’t have the ability to apply for scholarships, grants or financial aid to help bridge the gap. (Your child has access to these options to help pay for college.) Instead, your options are likely to be working longer, finding other sources of income or spending less on travel and other retirement dreams.
While it’s imperative to focus on your own financial security in retirement, funding higher education is still an important goal for many parents. The key is striking the right balance between saving for both goals. Consider the following tips as a starting point: Paying for college doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Many parents choose to pay a percentage of the total bill, cover certain expenses (e.g. tuition, technology fees or room and board), pay for a set number of years, or contribute as much as they are able to save by the first day of school instead of funding the full cost. Revising your college savings goal in one of these ways could allow you to direct more money to retirement. If your child has sights on graduate school, decide whether you will contribute to those bills too. This decision is particularly important if your child needs a graduate degree before entering his or her field of choice. If you intend to provide financial support, calculate how much the total cost will be so you have a clear savings target in mind. Discuss your intentions with your child. No matter how much you contribute, talk to your child (if and when your child is old enough) about your financial commitment so he or she knows what to expect. Discuss how your contribution will look like at
their preferred colleges. For example, if you agree to pay a set amount, perhaps this money will fully cover community college, a substantial amount at a state school, and leave a larger portion of the bill outstanding at a private college. Breaking down the costs for your child can help him or her make an informed decision about how much student debt (or scholarships, grants, etc.) are needed to cover the bill. No matter your financial situation, know that it is possible to make meaningful progress toward both goals, particularly if you are intentional about how to allocate your savings. Consult a financial advisor and tax professional if you want help setting specific savings goals and understanding the various investing options available to you. The Modern Money study was created by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and conducted online by Artemis Strategy Group December 11-25, 2018 among 3,008 U.S. adults between the ages of 30-69 with at least $100,000 in investable assets. For further information and details about the study, including verification of data that may not be published as part of this report, please contact Ameriprise Financial or go to Ameriprise.com/modernmoney. Edward Pontarelli Jr, CRPC® is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director with Beacon Point Wealth Advisors a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Providence, RI. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 20 years. Please contact him at https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ team/beacon-point-wealth-advisors or (401)824-2532, 1 Citizens Plaza Ste 610 Providence, RI 02903. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding their specific situation. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2019 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Friends Of Homeless Animals Rescuing Small Dogs With Big Hearts By Jenn Lombari
Every year, thousands of animals end up in shelters for one reason or another. Some have to be surrendered because their owner loses their home and cannot find housing that allows pets. Some are surrendered because their familiar situations have changed; some dogs are found as strays and are never reclaimed. Whatever the sad and unfortunate situation is, Friends Of Homeless
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cats, children‌ This process also increases the chance of the dog being placed with the right family the first time. While in foster care, each dog is nurtured and given proper medical attention. Each dog is spayed or neutered before being adopted. And if for any reason once in a new home, the dog is not a good fit, they will gladly take the dog back and pursue another living
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Friends Of Homeless Animals is not a shelter. Every dog that they help is placed in a foster home. This helps the dog adjust to a new living situation, as well as to assess whether or not the dog can happily and safely live with other dogs,
situation that is better for everyone involved. In 2017, they were able to find forever homes for 1112 dogs and they hope to increase that number each year. Rescues are not only from the local people and shelters, but FOHA works closely with shelters in other states with high kill rates due to over population. Volunteers will also help with larger dogs by reaching out to other rescue groups and connecting them with who needs them. Volunteer, Sandra Sotis, started when her family really wanted a dog, but with two small children, she just couldn’t afford it at the moment. Her decision to foster a dog was life changing. Not only was she able to get her children used to being around a dog and teach them the responsibilities of being a dog owner, but she was helping by providing a safe and loving home for an animal before they got placed in a forever home. It’s hard for animals to get adopted when they are in a shelter because of the environment they are in. People don’t get to see the animal’s true personality. Often times they are scared, and nervous, or depressed. In a home, they are laying in their own bed, mingling with other pets, playing in the yard with toys… It allows a more natural living situation and the result is a happier pet. Sandra worked with two rescues before dedicating a big part of her life to FOHA. She even has two small rescue dogs of her own now. Rosie came from a puppy mill situation where she lived her life in a cage and was kept pregnant until she was rescued and had her last litter. Roxy is a senior and is a registered therapy dog that visits nursing homes and sits with the patients. Two dogs
rescued and living their best lives! Friends of Homeless Animals is also part of a large rescue event that takes place twice a year once at Clark’s farm in Charlestown and another at Balise. Over fifteen rescues from around the country bring in over 500 adoptable dogs to find their loving forever homes. The event is called Always Adopt and is run by Louise Anderson. They can be found on Facebook and at www.AlwaysAdopt.com Every weekend, you can find FOHA at a local pets store or other business doing their good deeds for those without a voice. There is a loving companion for everyone out there and FOHA can pair you up with yours. You can visit their website, www. fohari.org for more information and what dogs are currently available and follow them on social media for upcoming adoption events. If you’d like to volunteer as a foster or in any other way, reach out to them. There is always a need for more help. Most importantly; please spay and neuter your pets.
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Australian-based Adam Haar had watched a Netflix documentary called The Champions. This is the documentary about Michael Vick’s rescued fighting dogs. Adam was so moved by this, he made the decision to apply to be a volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary here in Rhode Island. You may recognize that name in connection to Handsome Dan, one of the 22 rescued fighting dogs that won over many hearts worldwide through social media. Handsome Dan came to live in Rhode Island in 2008 through Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and was loved by everyone, especially his “Mama,” Heather Gutshall. After waiting two years, Adam was finally accepted and came to the US. At the end of his four-month volunteer position, he bought a car and planned to travel the country, even more inspired, and thinking of his next move. It was during his post volunteer adventure that he met Stephanie Georgia. Stephanie has been involved in the well-being of animals her whole life and has been doing great work through local events and her self-published Animal Print Magazine for the last 16 years. Back in Australia, Adam was working a job that wasn’t really satisfying his need to make a difference. After
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seeing that documentary, the volunteering job and the shelter, fate had brought him and Stephanie together. She had always enjoyed film and photography and Adam was a natural in front of the camera. But what were they going to do with this friendship? Together, they co-created The Kiwi K9 Project. Kiwi is a slang term used to describe the indigenous tribes in New Zealand and it became a nickname for Adam back home. The logo symbolizes the tribal tattoos that the Kiwis would have. K9 is self-explanatory, and it sure is a project! The two kept in touch while Adam traveled and even split the fare on tickets to regroup and work on the idea of mini-documentaries. They either collectively had the necessary equipment or they bought what they needed, and they knew how to use it. Now to put it to good use. So far they have completed an intro video that describes the Kiwi K9 Project, a short documentary on the canine blood bank at the Ocean State Veterinary Specialists clinic, and a short documentary on Sue Parker of Dynamic Dog Training, who leads a therapy program
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Missy was a dog in Australia that the pair found a home for through their films. Gracie, who Stephanie fell in love with while fostering her, was in a shelter for 8 months and was adopted almost immediately after her video went on social media. Fuji is another success story. You can watch all of the Kiwi K9 Project videos on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and on their very own website www.kiwik9project.com. While Stephanie and Adam continue their quest to save as many dogs as possible, what they are asking for is a little help from the public. Following the Kiwi K9 Project on social media and sharing their videos is the least people can do, but it is a huge help in achieving what they have set out to do. They are also in search of an established non-profit organization directly connected to the welfare of animals or film making. This will help with production and travel expenses. They have a list of places and dogs they’d like to help. One organization that Stephanie is a fan of is the Soy Dog Rescue in Thailand. She hopes to travel there to film and follow their story. Soy Dog Rescue is always in need of sponsors to fly with the dogs that get adopted, and they hope to use Kiwi K9 Project as a way to spread the word and assist them in their endeavors.
Please take the time to check out the people and places mentioned in this article. Follow them on social media and share their stories. You have no idea how big a difference you can make by doing something so small. And if you are someone who could sponsor Kiwi K9 Project, reach out to Stephanie and Adam on their website.
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The Fast & Furious series has, since 2011’s Fast Five, successfully retooled itself it as a multi-billion-dollar liveaction cartoon, abandoning the street-racing formula of the 2001 hit The Fast And The Furious and its early, Vin Dieselless sequels in favor of caper and spy plots and extravagant chase scenes that pit cars against missiles, submarines, and tanks. Who could have imagined that the original film, a Point Break-wannabe that starred Diesel as the leader of a gang of outlaw racers and the late Paul Walker as the cop who infiltrated his crew, would not only produce two decades worth of continuity-flaunting sequels (Fast & Furious 9 is due next year), but a spin-off in which the sort-of-bad guy from the fifth movie and the bad guy from the seventh team up to fight a cyborg super-soldier and save the world from a virus that liquefies internal organs? Yes, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw is extremely silly. For its first 30 or so minutes, it also manages to be fun. Pushing the series’ escalating cheesiness even further into James Bond and sci-fi territory, it opens with Brixton Lore (Idris Elba), an evil ex-spy who’s more machine than man, attempting to hijack a sample of the aforementioned virus (codenamed “Snowflake”) in London on behalf of a shadowy organization called Eteon. Instead, it ends up in the hands— or rather, the bloodstream—of Hattie Shaw (Vanessa Kirby), an MI6 agent who also happens to be the estranged younger sister of the ex-assassin Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). Framed by Brixton, Hattie goes on the run. Before long, the CIA is on the case, recruiting Shaw and his frenemy, the colossal Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), to track her down. Butting bald heads from the moment they first come face to face in what appears to be the CIA’s most conspicuous and luxurious black site, Johnson and Statham lean hard into their established alpha-male personas as director David Leitch riffs on the big-and-little contrast, putting them side-
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Aruba’s quaint capital, Oranjestad, is a charming cruise ship port. Visitors stroll among brightly-hued Dutch colonial buildings and browse the shops and museums. Scattered around the island are many enticing beaches. The north coast lures swimmers with its calm waters and seemingly endless sweep of glittering sand, while the rough and wave-battered east coast offers dramatic vistas and dangerous surf. Away from the resort strip, visitors can slide down towering sand dunes, ride the swells on a kite surfer, discover unique rock formations, swim in natural pools,
fish for wahoo and tuna, and explore some of the island’s rocky cacti-cloaked terrain in four-wheeldrive vehicles or on horseback. In late January and early February, Carnival brings the island alive with dances, parades, contests, and other festivities. On the island of Aruba, you can find a wide selection of transportation modes that will get you to and from your hotel or to and from whatever destination you’re heading. For snorkeling or a sunset sail, get on board a catamaran. For a more adventurous trip, check out horseback riding, ATVs, mountain bikes, or all-terrain jeeps, which are perfect options for off-road exploring.
For all around fun for the entire family, the Kukoo Kunuku bus is the way to go for transportation to your hotel, for a colorful, lively excursion around the island during the day, or as a way to experience the dynamic nightlife, as you take part in a Pub Krawl or explore the vast culinary offerings Aruba has with Kukoo Kunuku’s Wine on Down the Road Tour. This original dinner and bar-hopping adventure takes you into the countryside and down city alleys for a true Caribbean experience. Check out the new beer tour or enjoy a sunset toast and casual Caribbean dining. After dinner, your party will be off to the most popular and favorite pubs & clubs for an evening of fun, art Photography new friends and entertainment. Your first drink is on them at every stop. Round trip-transportation from your hotel is included. The artists who continue to bring the Kukoo Kunuku buses to life are Lee and Aska. Lee is from England and Aska is all the way from Japan; the two moved to Aruba 4 years ago and immediately joined the Kukoo Kunuku family with their amazing talent for body painting the buses as well as island guests. Aside from their passion for art, the two love to travel; they spend half their year in Aruba and the other half traveling and painting in various countries around the world. Recently, they completed the artwork on the latest bus to hit the road and it is truly a masterpiece. Get ready to create some new Kukoo memories with them on your next trip to the One Happy Island. For a night on the town, the wacky, whimsical, one of a kind, unique hand painted buses are rated #1 in Aruba by E-Entertainment Television. Tour dress Kukoo Kasual and get ready to shake your maracas.The Kukoo Kunuku bus is the perfect way to spend an evening in Paradise. Book early because you don’t want to miss this bus!
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